Cucumber - Straight Eight

$1.79

The Cucumber Slicing Straight Eight, 'Cucumis sativus', is a very vigorous and productive open pollinated cucumber that is excellent for salads, slicing, or for making dill pickles. There is nothing more refreshing than a cucumber. This older, open pollinated variety is still around because it is simply a great variety. The Straight Eight is quite productive and is very vigorous. The cylindrical. very straight cucumbers are about 8 inches long. /p>Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. Do not plant late as hot temps may preclude good flowering. Cucumbers prefer light, rich, well drained fertile soil with lots of organic matter. Cucumbers have a shallow root system and therefore require regular moisture. Do not let cucumbers get too big because the vines stop producing if over mature cucumbers stay on the vine. ... more info

Pumpkin - Jack OLantern The Pumpkin Jack O'Lantern, 'Cucurbita pepo', is bred to be the "size of a human head", so go ahead and carve a scary face. The Jack O'Lantern is not just a great pumpkin for carving. The wonderfully flavored flesh is great for making soups, muffins, casseroles, pies, and many other nutritious dishes. They will store for 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.