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Pumpkin Big Max
Plant in the spring 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date. The soil should be kept evenly moist. Grow the biggest Jack-O-Lantern in the neighborhood and it is good for pies and canning! Big Max is the choice of "professional pumpkin contestants". Pumpkins prefer rich well drained soil that is high in organic matter. The smooth light orange skin is perfect for Halloween carving or other holiday decorations. The Pumpkin Big Max, 'Cucurbita maxima', is a large pumpkin that may reach 100 pounds. To achieve maximum size, grow one pumpkin per vine. Harvest before the first light frost or when the pumpkin foliage begins to dry out. In warm climates plant in February or late summer for fall harvest. ... more
Celery - Tall - Utah 52 70 Improved The Celery Tall Utah 52/70 Improved, 'Apium graveolens var dulce', has a far superior flavor than grocery store celery. The fruits of the labors of experienced gardeners will be even sweeter when growing celery. Harvest stalks when they are at least 6 inches tall and cut with a sharp knife just below the ground level. Celery prefers well drained soil that has lots of organic matter. Tall Utah grows best in climates with long, moderate temperature seasons, but can be grown most places with the proper technique. Plant around the last average frost date in the spring. Details are inside the packet of seeds. In the north, mid-west, northern south, store seeds indoors to transplant outside. |
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