Muskmelon - Hales Best Jumbo

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Plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks after the last frost when soil temperatures are warm. Hale's Best has very thick, sweet salmon-pink flesh with a small seed cavity. Talk to old timers and they still swear by Hale's Best. Muskmelons use a lot of water but they should not ever be soggy wet. The Muskmelon Hale's Best Jumbo, 'Cucumis melo-Reticulatus Group', is an old time favorite with a fabulous flavor. Hale's Best grow and stays sweet in a wide variety of conditions, particularly drought. 5 pounds each. The vines spread to about 10 feet in diameter, about the same as most muskmelons. The Hale's Best Muskmelon is an annual and is very sensitive to frost. The muskmelon is about 6 inches in diameter and weighs about 3. Muskmelons prefer light and well drained soil. ... additional information

Celery - Chinese - Kin-Tsai The leaves have a strong celery flavor that is essential for Chinese cuisine. In China, Chinese Celery is an ancient vegetable. In 1972, bamboo slips, used to record recipes, were excavated from the Han dynasty tombs. Chinese celery was one of the ingredients on those recipes. The leaves are generally stir-fried and incorporated into meat and fish dishes. It is also used in soups, stews, and rice dishes. Plant 5 weeks before last frost date. The soil should be well drained and very fertile with lots of organic matter.