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Tomato - Better Boy
Better Boy tomatoes consistently produces good yields of smooth, large, flavorful tomatoes that weigh about 1/2 to 1 pound each. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. The Better Boy tomato has been a household name among home gardeners for years. The Better Boy tomatoes are deep red and meaty and have dense foliage cover so fruits are less likely to get sun scald. Tomatoes should be planted outside after the last average frost date. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. The Tomato Better Boy, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is a popular all around hybrid, featuring high yields of smooth textured fruit with excellent flavor. ... get more information
Fuchsia - Angels' Earrings ® Snow Fire The Cascading fuchia flowers are a knock out red. Angels' Earrings are later blooming Fuchsias and feature upright growth habits with lovely single flowers and fantastic colors. This Proven Selections plant blooms all summer long. In many parts of the country (and especially if planted in a hanging pot) the fuchsia will require daily watering. Fuschia is one of the Hummingbirds favorite flowers. These Fuchias are unfazed by heat and humidity. The flowers, which are produced during the summer and early fall, are droopy and come in many colors. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. They are great plants for greenhouses, window boxes, baskets, homes, and flower beds. Keep the soil moist to the touch from spring through autumn. |
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