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The bright colors and crisp texture of the Radish ‘Bluemoon’ make them perfect for slicing into salads, giving a delicate, mild flavor and a visually stunning effect. They are equally good in stir fries and stews. The conical roots are easy to grow and make an excellent crop for containers, window boxes and greenhouse borders. Height: 15cm (6\"). Spread: 10cm (4\").\u003cbr\u003e\nUseful Links:\u003cbr\u003e\nHow to grow salad crops from seed\u003cbr\u003e\nReasons to buy your seeds from Thompson \u0026amp; Morgan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shortcake Farms \"The Seed Vault\"","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41192538669230,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/7927\/7230\/products\/il_fullxfull.2416438073_ilii.jpg?v=1631678169"},{"product_id":"rare-pumpkin-heirloom-organic-amish-pie-pumpkin-seeds","title":"Rare Pumpkin! 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Also known as Eden Gem. In 1936 F. B Mills Seed wrote: \"One of the most profitable market melons, no doubt more largely planted than any other one variety. Vines are healthy and vigorous, producing enormous quantities of fruit of uniform size and shape. Skin is a golden color when ripe. Flavor is rich and luscious.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDid You Know? Many melons originated in the Middle East. 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Originating in the Poitou-Charentes region around 1920, Charentais is considered the best melon ever developed because of its high sugar content, smooth texture and ambrosial fragrance. Perfect for two servings, the small round melons weigh just 2 lb. Gray in color with slight ribs, the melons have rich salmon-orange flesh. A Charentais melon is a type of French cantaloupe, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowing Seed Indoors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sowing is recommended, but to get a head start you can start melons indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost in individual biodegradable pots indoors. Sow 2-3 seeds per pot.\u003cbr\u003e Sow seeds ½ inches deep in seed-starting formula\u003cbr\u003e Keep the soil moist at 70 degrees F\u003cbr\u003e Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days\u003cbr\u003e As soon as seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light on a sunny windowsill or grow seedlings 3-4 inches beneath fluorescent plant lights turned on 16 hours per day, off for 8 hours at night. Raise the lights as the plants grow taller. Incandescent bulbs will not work for this process because they will get too hot. Most plants require a dark period to grow, do not leave lights on for 24 hours.\u003cbr\u003e Seedlings do not need much fertilizer, feed when they are 3-4 weeks old using a starter solution (half strength of a complete indoor houseplant food) according to manufacturer’s directions.\u003cbr\u003e Thin to one plant per pot.\u003cbr\u003e Before planting in the garden, seedling plants need to be “hardened off”. Accustom young plants to outdoor conditions by moving them to a sheltered place outside for a week. Be sure to protect them from wind and hot sun at first. If frost threatens at night, cover or bring containers indoors, then take them out again in the morning. This hardening off process toughens the plant’s cell structure and reduces transplant shock and scalding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowing Directly in the Garden\u003cbr\u003e Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 8 inches. Level with a rake to remove clumps of grass and stones.\u003cbr\u003e Sow in fertile, warm soil after danger of frost has passed.\u003cbr\u003e Sow seeds 3 inches apart in groups of 4-6. 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Musquee de Provence (Cucurbita moschata) was hybridized in southern France where it was often sold by the slice in the marketplaces. It made its way back to North America in 1899 where it is also known as the Fairytale pumpkin. It is similar to the Long Island Cheese pumpkin. Both are flat like a wheel of cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful heirloom from the south of France with large 20 lb. flattened fruits that are heavily ribbed. Green when immature, they turn a lovely deep brown when fully ripe. The deep orange flesh is a particular favorite of chefs for its fine flavor.This old favorite of France will become your new favorite choice for soups and pies. A gorgeous, 8-20 lb. heirloom pumpkin, also known as 'Fairytale', it will be a conversation piece among your fall harvest display with its rich, terra-cotta color, and heavily lobed and ribbed skin. 'Musquée de Provence' is dense and meaty, with few seeds, mildly sweet, and exceptionally flavorful and smooth. More heat tolerant and more resistant to squash vine borers than other squash. 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Fruits are large with smooth yellow skins and deep ribbing. Melons can weigh up to 10 pounds (4.5kg) each. It is a traditional and increasingly rare landrace that is probably in danger of extinction. Should be easy to grow as any melon but will likely do best in warm drier areas and with less water than other varieties. Fruits tend to be sweeter when they are grown \"drier\". The fruits slip from the vine when ripe or they may be cut from the vine when they change colour and become fragrant. 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Referred to as an \"Icebox\" watermelon, it fits nicely into your fridge for summertime snacking. Best suited for shorter growing seasons, Yellow Petite matures in just over 2 months!\u003cbr\u003e\nA very aromatic melon and just the right size to fit in the refrigerator. Melons are nearly a perfect sphere, 5 to 7 pounds with bright yellow flesh and a dark and light green striped rind. Very sweet - lots of fun. \u003cbr\u003e\nPetite Yellow watermelon is perfect for those with a short growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one sweet little melon that produces as fast as just over two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is amazing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis yellow-orange fleshed melon is lightly sweet, canary yellow and at 6 pounds perfect for the fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for backyard growers and market growers as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePLANTING\u003cbr\u003e\nCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGermination: 4-10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGermination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-85ºF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeed Sowing Depth: 1\/2\" deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSowing Indoors: 3-4 weeks before last frost. Provide 70-85ºF soil temperature. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell\/pot. Sowing into individual biodegradable peat\/cow pots reduces root damage when transplanting. Transplant after last frost, 36-48\" apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSowing Outdoors: After last frost when soil temperature is over 70ºF.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eHow much does a packet plant: 18-20 foot single row, 5-6 hills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: Look for the following signs as it does take some practice on telling when they are ready to harvest. The closet tendril to the stem dries, there is a crack in the stem that attaches the watermelon to the vine, where the watermelon touches the ground it should be a butter yellow color, give it a knock with your hands it should sound hollow, the skin is dull, and slipping of the stem from the melon with slight finger pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTips:  Plant in fertile soil, amended with compost or well rotted manure and keep well watered. 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Fairly rare and in limited supply.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting\u003cbr\u003e\nBlack Aztec corn is a warm-season vegetable, meaning it requires warm temperatures to germinate and grow. Plant Black Aztec corn when soil temperatures are at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit after the last frost date. Full sun and well-draining, rich soil are a must for this crop. Black Aztec corn will benefit from a 2-inch layer of compost mixed into the top 6 inches of soil at the planting site. Plant seeds in groups of three spaced every nine to 12 inches along a row. Cover each seed grouping with 1 1\/2 inches of soil and water thoroughly. Since this corn variety is open-pollinating, three to four short rows spaced 30 to 36 inches apart allow for adequate pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWatering\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough Black Aztec corn is drought tolerant, supplemental watering is important to ensure a healthy, mature crop. It will grow in dry conditions, but cobs will be small with small, hard kernels. Soil moisture is especially critical when plants produce tassels for pollination and during fruit ripening. This corn variety grows best with at least 1 inch of water per week. Water corn rows when rainfall is scarce and when the top 1 inch of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFertilizing\u003cbr\u003e\nCorn plants are heavy nitrogen feeders, and the Black Aztec variety is no exception. Nitrogen deficiencies in Black Aztec corn cause leaves to turn yellow and growth to slow. Two high-nitrogen fertilizer applications during the growing season will ensure the crop has sufficient nutrients. Fertilize the corn plants with a 46-0-0 fertilizer when they reach 12 to 15 inches in height. Spread the fertilizer in a line, four to six inches to the side of the plants' bases, at a rate of 1\/2 pound per 100 square feet. Rake the fertilizer into the soil and water the ground thoroughly. 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When ripe, the rind has a slightly waxy feel. The name comes from its bright yellow color, which resembles that of the canary. This melon is often marketed as the Juan Canary melon and can be found in various sizes and shapes. This melon is only common in parts of Asia, e.g., Japan and South Korea, and Morocco.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\/Taste\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Canary melon is oval-shaped, with a smooth skin. When the melon is ripe, its hard rind turns bright yellow, it develops a corrugated look and a slightly waxy feel and its flesh will be pale ivory in color. The texture of the flesh is notably succulent, almost wet and semi firm, similar to a ripe pear. Within the flesh, the fruit bears a dry salmon-orange seed cavity. The melon possesses flavors both tangy and mildly sweet. Its aromatics linger with nuances of banana and pineapple and a slightly musky finish. Ideal weight for best flavor are melons weighing 4 to 5 pounds. Only choose Canary melons which are bright yellow (no green coloring on the skin) as these signal that they are mature and ready to eat. Melons harvested before maturity are considered to be of inferior quality as they will never reach the same level of true ripeness off the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeasons\/Availability\u003cbr\u003e\nCanary melons are available from spring time until fall with a peak season in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent Facts\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Canary melon is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family and of the species Cucumis melo, cultivator inodorus. Melons such as the Canary in the Cucumis melo inodorus group are a variety of muskmelon that are known for their smooth skin and uniquely musk free, neutral aroma. Additionally melons in this grouping do not slip from the vine when ripe like other melons in the muskmelon group are known to do. Also known as Spanish melon, Juan Canary, Jaune des Canaries and Amarillo, the single greatest advantage Canary melons and others in the Cucumis melo inodorus group have over summer melon varieties is that they have a long post-vine shelf-life, allowing them to be stored longer and to be shipped to markets thousands of miles away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNutritional Value\u003cbr\u003e\nCanary melons are a good supply of vitamins A and C. They are also an excellent source of fiber which has been linked to lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApplications\u003cbr\u003e\nCanary melon pairs well with citrus, ginger, honey and other more flavorful melons. Use Canary melon in fresh preparations such as cold soups and salads. The mellow sweetness and slight tart flavors are enhanced with herbs such as basil, mint, cilantro as well as hot chiles and nuts. You can also process the melon for granitas, sorbets and popsicles, though the addition of sugar may be required to enhance its flavor. To store, keep uncut melons at room temperature until fully ripe then refrigerate up to five days. Refrigerate cut melon in a covered container for up to three days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeography\/History\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Canary melon's given name refers to the melon's color, not the Canary Islands, though it is clearly documented that the melons were in fact, cultivated there, as the island's fertile soil and dry arid climate contribute to perfect growing conditions. Its origins though are considered to be of Persian descent. The Canary melon is not the most recognized commercial melon variety, as it has many growing deficiencies. It is susceptible to mildew, sunburn and is inherently not disease resistant, often yielding crops of damaged fruit. 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This is hands down the most beautiful and unique pumpkin you'll definitely want to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eFull Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLovely and decorative, this pumpkin with stunning blue-green skin comes to us from the town of Jarrahdale in New Zealand. Weighing in the 8-10 lb. range and 10\" tall, the flattened, firm-ribbed fruits have mild, slightly sweet, almost fruity, golden-yellow flesh that's highly aromatic, to boot.Medium to large, avg. 12-18 lb., drum-shaped fruit with heavy, rounded ribs and slate-gray skin. Sweet, thick, orange flesh. Long storage. An attractive squash for fall displays and great eating, too. Avg. yield: 2-3 fruits\/plant. Cucurbita maxima \"Jarrahdale\" is a winter pumpkin with an unusual blue-gray colored skin and a heavy ribbed drum shape. This sweet-tasting member of the squash family thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 through 11 as an annual, although collected seeds will propagate new crops the following year. The easy-to-grow Jarrahdale makes flavorful pumpkin pies, attractive centerpieces and dramatic Jack-o-Lanterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJarrahdale Pumpkins\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Jarrahdale pumpkin is native to Australia and a cross between Blue Hubbard and the Cinderella pumpkin. The skin of the Jarrahdale is what makes it so distinctive, with the hard grayish rind contrasted against the thick orange inner flesh. Jarrahdales can grow from 6 to 120 pounds and will need a lot of room due to the plant's vines that extend up to 30 feet long and 18 inches tall. 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Caigua is used in salads, as vegetables or as stuffed gourd, and it is also an ancient Peruvian and Bolivian medicinal plant whose use dates back to the Inca population.\u003cbr\u003e\nCyclanthera pedata, locally known by its Quechua names kaywa or achuqcha, is a herbaceous vine grown for its edible mature fruit, which is predominantly used as a vegetable. Cyclanthera pedata, known as caigua, is a herbaceous vine grown for its edible fruit, which is predominantly used as a vegetable. It is known from cultivation only, and its use goes back many centuries as evidenced by ancient phytomorphic ceramics from Peru depicting the fruits.Known in the Andes as caigua or caihua (possibly from Quechua kaywa) also as achocha (possibly from Quechua achuqcha).[5] In English it is named stuffing cucumber or slipper gourd.\u003cbr\u003e\nScientific name: Cyclanthera pedata\u003cbr\u003e\nRank: Species\u003cbr\u003e\nHigher classification: Cyclanthera\u003cbr\u003e\nWarm season annual\u003cbr\u003e\nMaturity: Approx. 50-60 days\u003cbr\u003e\nPlanting season: Spring\/summer\u003cbr\u003e\nThe caigua (pronounced kai-wa) is a vine grown for its small fruit, used as a vegetable.\u003cbr\u003e\nCaigua (Cyclanthera pedata (L.) 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The fruits are also simply eaten as a vegetable, either fresh or cooked.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fruit can be eaten raw (after the seeds have been removed) in salads, stir fried, or stuffed with meat, fish or cheese and rice mixtures and baked in the oven.\u003cbr\u003e\nThey are also prepared as stuffed peppers; stuffed with meat, fish or cheese and then baked - earning it's name \"stuffing cucumber.\"\u003cbr\u003e\nThe leaves and shoots are also edible raw or lightly cooked.\u003cbr\u003e\nCaigua is currently cultivated as a food in the Carribean, Central and South America.\u003cbr\u003e\nother names are achocha, achoccha, achojcha, caiba, caihua, caygua, concombre grimpant, korila, kaikua, lady's slipper, pepino de comer, pepino de rellenar, pepino andino, slipper gourd, stuffing cucumber, taimia de comer, taimia de cipo, wild cucumber (USA).\u003cbr\u003e\nNative to Peru and the high Andes.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirect Sow\u003cbr\u003e\nThis beautiful climbing vine has bright green toothed, palmate leaves and long twining tendrils.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis plant is very easy from seed and will suit a position in sun or shade.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt will cover fences, sheds and allotment eyesores with ease.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts growth rate is astounding in a tropical climate where it is capable of growing 40 feet in a season, but is obviously less vigorous in our northern temperate climate.\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom late July through to September it produces tiny cream coloured flowers followed by curious edible, smooth gherkin like fruit with a hooked end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shortcake Farms \"The Seed Vault\"","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41250485633198,"sku":"","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/7927\/7230\/products\/il_fullxfull.2375609666_fi0x.jpg?v=1631678734"},{"product_id":"rare-heirloom-organic-collective-farm-woman-melon-seeds-aka-kolkhoznitsa-melon","title":"RARE Heirloom Organic Collective Farm Woman Melon Seeds (AKA Kolkhoznitsa Melon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRARE Heirloom Organic Collective Farm Woman Melon Seeds (AKA Kolkhoznitsa Melon) (10)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumis melo\u003cbr\u003e Collective Farm Woman (83 days)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shortcake Farms \"The Seed Vault\"","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41250501099694,"sku":"412505010996_BC1B","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/7927\/7230\/products\/il_fullxfull.2687011921_d0lg.jpg?v=1631678807"},{"product_id":"rare-heirloom-organic-bidwell-casaba-melon-seeds","title":"RARE Heirloom Organic Bidwell Casaba Melon Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eRARE Heirloom Organic Bidwell Casaba Melon Seeds (5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBidwell casaba melons are attractive, football-shaped melons with a creamy texture, pleasant aroma and a flavor reminiscent of orange sherbet. At 15 to 16 pounds (7 kg.), Bidwell melons are more than double the size of a regular casaba. Casaba melons originated in the Mediterranean climate of Kasaba, Turkey, but Bidwell casabas were grown and popularized by a landowner in the rich agricultural land near the California city of Chico, California. Read on to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the Bidwell Casaba Melon\u003cbr\u003e\nBidwell casabas were first planted by John Bidwell, a retired Civil War general and U.S. senator who made a fortune in the California gold rush. He grew this particular casaba from a stock of seeds he received from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1869.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBidwell also grew wheat, and was probably responsible for California’s first crop of commercial raisins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Bidwell Casaba Melons\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant Bidwell casaba seeds directly outdoors after the soil warms in spring and nighttime temperatures are consistently above 55 F. (13 C.). Casaba melons need loose, rich, well-drained soil and full sunlight. Plant the seeds in hills 5 to 6 feet apart (2 m.), with three or four seeds per hill. As soon as the seedlings are established, thin them to the two strongest plants in each hill. You can also start seeds indoors about three weeks before the last frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater the melons regularly until the melons are about the size of a tennis ball, then irrigate only during hot, dry weather. 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Farmers report that they can get higher prices for Cynthia than for other varieties. The flavour is similar to Tsenabawu and Turkoviahe varieties, but is taller and more vigorous. Like other cowpea beans, it is cooked in stews or cooked with rice and served with any spicy fish, meat or vegetable sauce on top. Little is known about the origin of the variety but some farmers have said that they heard it came from nearby Togo. 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It is widely cultivated for its edible pods, and as an ornamental tree in gardens and landscapes. The carob tree is native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ripe, dried, and sometimes toasted pod is often ground into carob powder, which is sometimes used to replace cocoa powder. Carob bars (an alternative to chocolate bars), as well as carob chips (an alternative to chocolate chips), and carob treats are often available in health food stores. Carob pods are naturally sweet, not bitter, and contain no theobromine or caffeine.The carob tree grows up to 15 m (49 ft) tall. The crown is broad and semispherical, supported by a thick trunk with rough brown bark and sturdy branches. Its leaves are 10 to 20 cm (3.9 to 7.9 in) long, alternate, pinnate, and may or may not have a terminal leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eHabitat\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough cultivated extensively, carob can still be found growing wild in eastern Mediterranean regions, and has become naturalized in the west\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tree is typical in the southern Portuguese region of the Algarve, where the tree is called alfarrobeira, and the fruit alfarroba. It is also seen in southern and eastern Spain (Spanish: algarrobo, algarroba), mainly in the regions of Andalusia and Valencia (Valencian: garrofer, garrofa); Malta (Maltese: ħarruba), on the Italian islands of Sicily (Sicilian: carrua) and Sardinia (Italian: carrubo, carruba), in Southern Croatia (Croatian: rogač), in eastern Bulgaria (Bulgarian: рожков), and in Southern Greece, Cyprus, as well as on many Greek islands such as Crete and Samos. The common Greek name is χαρουπιά (translit. charoupia), or ξυλοκερατιά (translit. ksilokeratia, meaning \"wooden horn\"). In Turkey, it is known as \"goat's horn\" (Turkish: keçiboynuzu).\u003cbr\u003e\nCarob tree\u003cbr\u003e\nA large carob tree in Sardinia, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\nThe various trees known as algarrobo in Latin America (Albizia saman in Cuba, Prosopis pallida in Peru and four species of Prosopis in Argentina and Paraguay) belong to a different subfamily, Mimosoideae of the Fabaceae. 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This small melon is a good size for an early melon.Honey Rock is a popular melon variety that is ideal for shipping. The vigorous vines produce up to 7 melons each, which have a sweet honey flavor. The rind is tough and coarse, protecting the delicious salmon-colored flesh. These melons will be ready in 80 days.\u003cbr\u003e\nHoney Rock received the prestigious AAS Gold Medal award in 1933. This early heirloom was developed around 1920 by F. W. Richardson near Hicksville, OH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSowing: Melons must not be planted until the soil temperature has warmed to 70-80 degrees F, since they thrive in heat. Start the plants indoors only 2-4 weeks before transplanting, since if the plants grow too large they have difficulty adjusting to the change. Sow several seeds 1\/2\" deep in each peat pot, and keep them at 75 degrees until they germinate. Thin to the strongest plant in each pot by cutting off the others. Gradually accustom the plants to outdoor temperatures by setting them outside during the day, then transplant them to hills 4-6' apart with 2-3 plants to a hill. For companion planting benefits, plant melons near corn but not potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing: In cooler climates, melons may benefit from black plastic to warm the soil; mulch also helps to conserve necessary moisture, control weeds, and keep the melons clean. Adequate moisture is particularly crucial as the vines begin to develop. After midsummer, pinch off blossoms and smaller fruits in order to direct the full energy to the larger fruits; the smaller fruits will not have time to ripen before frost, and are no great loss. Honey Rock is known for being fusarium wilt resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting: As the melon ripens, it will turn slightly golden and become very fragrant; the stem should come off easily, and the blossom end should be slightly soft. 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And here's the thing: A week before her flesh is white she's tinged tangerine in the center and lime on margin with a bright, tropical honeydew flavor, firm yet tender and delightfully juicy. What does this mean? The optimal window to harvest this melon is over one week! This is almost unheard of. One of the most challenging aspects of growing melons is simply knowing when to harvest them (can I hear an amen?!) and Sharlyn makes it easy. As soon as her green netted rind begins to blush gold, she is dreamily delectable.This specialty melon is a favorite of growers up and down the west coast of America—and for good reason! A honeydew and cantaloupe flavor combination, Sharlyn melon actually changes flavors as it ripens! In the young stage, its green flesh is similar to honeydew. But after a week of ripening off the vine, intense tropical flavors condense making you feel like you are in a tropical paradise when you eat this melon! 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The leaves can be used in soups, stews, stir-fries and can be used like cabbage leaves to make meat rolls. Hummingbirds love to visit the yellow flowers. If the flowers are allowed to set seeds, the plant will reseed itself where winters are mild. Easy to grow. 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The closet tendril to the stem dries, there is a crack in the stem that attaches the watermelon to the vine, where the watermelon touches the ground it should be a butter yellow color, give it a knock with your hands it should sound hollow, the skin is dull, and slipping of the stem from the melon with slight finger pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTips:  Plant in fertile soil, amended with compost or well rotted manure and keep well watered. 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This beautiful variety, collected in the hills east of Kigali, is very different from eggplants grown in Europe, North America or Asia. The small fruits about 8cm (3\") long are often called \"garden eggs\" and they turn from green to yellow or orange as they ripen. They are decidedly bitter but in African cuisine that bitterness is actually desirable and is skilfully transformed into something absolutely delicious with the right ingredients. Here is a wonderful Nigerian recipe that illustrates how they are prepared and loved throughout Africa.The African Eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum), also called \"Scarlet Aubergine\", \" Ethiopian Aubergine\" or \"Gijo\" is a plant of the Solanaceae family, near the eggplant but rare in cultivation. Its edible fruit can be consumed at an advanced stage of maturation. However, the maturation brings an unpleasant bitter taste, making the fruit is mostly consumed green.The fruits of the African eggplant, very consumed in West Africa, including Côte d'Ivoire, are 5 inches in diameter and weigh 70-80 grams. They can be used in dishes such meats. The Scarlet Eggplant cooked leaves are also eaten as a leaf vegetable. In Asia, it is used as an ornamental plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow, African eggplant fruits can produce about 100 days after planting. Spring planting at a temperature of 20-25 ° C in a fine and rich substrate. Transplant the seedlings in the ground when the risk of frost is removed. 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