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Pepper - Bell - Mandarin
Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Pinch off about 50% of the flowers. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. The Pepper Bell Mandarin, 'Capsicum annuum (Hybrid)', has a unique glossy orange color with very sweet flavor that combines beautifully with red, yellow and green peppers in a colorful salad. If you enjoy the sweet flavor of red and yellow peppers, you may really like the unique sweet flavor of the Mandarin. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Mandarin Bell Peppers turns from green to an impressive glossy, deep pumpkin-orange color. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Even under cooler conditions, Mandarin produces very sweet and tasty peppers. Pinch off early flowers to encourage plant growth. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size. ... additional information
Tomato - Patio - Husky Gold The golden deep oblate fruits weigh in at about 5 to 7 oz. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. Husky Gold has beautiful gold color tomatoes, high yields, compact plant, and disease resistance which make this plant a great choice. Prune the intermediate tomatoes in order to keep a single stem. It is a dwarf intermediate which means it will continue to produce right up to frost. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. Tomatoes are generally started inside. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. The Tomato Patio Husky gold, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is a vibrant gold colored tomato and an All America Selection. The Husky Gold is a great container plant with juicy, sweet, mild flavored tomatoes. |
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