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Gourd - Ornamental - Pear Bi-color
The Gourd Ornamental Pear Bicolor, 'Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera', is a wonderfully colored gourd. The Pear Bicolor gourd looks great nestled in a harvest basket or on a Thanksgiving table. The Pear Bicolor Gourd is a colorful addition to any gourd arrangement with the lower half being green and the upper half being yellow or tan. The Pear Bicolor has smooth skin and the outside is very hard. Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date and when soil temperatures have risen above 60 degrees. Place the gourds in full sun. The soil must be well drained and have lots of organic material. Gourds should be kept evenly moist and at the end of the season keep them on the dry side. Hard-shelled gourds should be kept in the garden as long as there is any life left in the vines. ... find out more
Spinach - New Zealand The Spinach New Zealand, 'Tetragonia expanse', is an Heirloom spinach that tastes like spinach but loves hot weather. The New Zealand provides continuous greens from May to October! Discovered by Sir Joseph Banks off the coast of New Zealand during the 1770 voyage of Captain James Cook and enjoyed by 18th century gardeners. New Zealand spinach provides the great spinach taste all summer long because it loves the heat. Just like other spinach, small, young leaves can be eaten raw or steamed. In the deep south some protection from the summer sun is recommended. Plant in the spring around the last average frost date. New Zealand spinach prefers a sandy, well drained soil with lots of organic matter. To harvest, simply cut 3 to 4 inch leaves from the branches as you need them. Do this on a continual basis to encourage new growth of tender young leaves. |
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