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Hot Peppers - Cayenne Long Slim
Their intense flavor adds zest to sauces, salads, soups, stews, dips and dried seasonings. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. The Hot Pepper Cayenne Long Slim, 'Capsicum annuum', produces dark green, long fruit maturing to red. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. The fruits are slim, pointed and wrinkled. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Wash your hands immediately. The Long Slim Pepper plant is a strong, spreading plant, 20-24 inches tall. Use gloves and do not touch any other part of the body after harvesting. It is great for processing and drying. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. ... more info
Geranium - Rocky Mountain* White They make large, full-sized plants and are very showy in ground beds and containers with their large, colorful white blooms. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums or zonal geraniums. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. |
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