Tomato - First Lady ll

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First Lady II is an intermediate tomato which means they continue to grow indefinitely until frost. Prune the intermediate tomatoes in order to keep a single stem. They are crack resistant and are large for an early tomato. The Tomato Pole First lady II, 'Lycopersicon Lycopersicum', is earlier, tastier, more disease resistant than Early Girl. It is very hard to find a tomato that matures this quickly and tastes this good and have great disease resistance. Pole Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. The First Lady II is resistant to nematodes. They may also be seeded outside after the last average frost date. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. Tomatoes are generally started inside. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. ... get more information

Swiss Chard - Fordhook Giant The leaves can be harvested from late spring continuing all the way to the first frost. Fordhook Giant can either be steamed, stir-fried, or eaten fresh. Swiss Chard is a green that many seasoned gardeners claim everyone must grow. The Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant, 'Beta vulgaris', will grow in heat and cold, is nutritious, and has a long harvest period. In warm climates, plant in late summer for fall/winter crop. Plant in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before last frost or as late as 2 months before first fall frost. It will also tolerate partial shade. instead of growing beets, the plant grows wide, dark green, heavily crumpled leaves that are very tasty. Swiss Chard is actually a beet without the beet.