Pumpkin - Jack Be Little

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The Pumpkin Jack Be Little, 'Cucurbita pepo', is a fascinating true miniature pumpkin that kids will adore! The charming fall table center piece also has tasty and smooth, sweet flesh. This is the tiniest pumpkin in the world. The Jack Be Little is an adorable true miniature pumpkin that easily fits in your hand. . Kids love Jack Be Little particularly to paint and decorate. They make an attractive decorations or centerpieces. The flesh is sweet as winter squash when cooked. Each 10 to 12 foot vine produces 6 to 10 pumpkins that will last up to 12 month. Plant in the spring 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date. In warm climates plant in February or late summer for fall harvest. Pumpkins prefer rich well drained soil that is high in organic matter. The soil should be kept evenly moist. Harvest before the first light frost or when the pumpkin foliage begins to dry out. ... more

Sunflower - False - Summer Sun The Sunflower False, Summer Sun, 'Heliopsis helianthoides', is a perennial sunflower that blooms all summer. The Summer Sun also makes a nice cut flower. It can also be successfully planted in the fall. This sunflower will grow in almost any soil but it blooms and thrives best in rich garden soil. The Summer Sun would be an excellent addition to a wildflower patch or naturalized area receiving little or no care.