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Green Arrow, Bush

Spacing: 
2-4 inches (More fruit at 4 inches) in rows 2 feet apart
Planting Time: 
As soon as soil can be worked. Again in late summer.
Days to Germinate: 
7 Days
Planting Depth: 
1 inch
Days to Maturity: 
68 Days
Seed Description: 
green sphere, like the peas you eat, only dry
Description: 

4-4.5 inch pods each containing 9-11 peas.

Use successive planting for a continuous yield.

Rich most soil is prefered. Soak soil, avoid spraying foliage.

Average Height: 
2-2.5 feet

Alberello di Sarzana - Zucchini

Spacing: 
24-48 inches
Planting Time: 
After last frost
Description: 
Average water needs.
Bloom Description: 
Bloom is liked by birds, butterflies and bees

Summer Yellow Crookneck

Spacing: 
4-6 ft
Planting Time: 
After last frost
Days to Germinate: 
2 Days
Days to Maturity: 
45 Days
Description: 

aka Summer Crookneck, Early Summer Crookneck, Golden Crookneck

Fruit has yellow flesh with bumps. If using as food, it should be harvest when less than 6 inches long. Some people harvest larger if making bread from it, or using as feed for livestock. Let them mature to harvest seeds.

Do not overwater, but make sure it gets regular water.

Average Height: 
24-36 inches
Bloom Description: 
The yellow flowers are enjoyed by butterflies, bees and birds.

Luffa Sponge

Spacing: 
2-3 feet
Planting Time: 
After all danger of frost
Days to Germinate: 
1 Day
Planting Depth: 
1 inch
Days to Maturity: 
130 Days
Seed Description: 
Seeds are ovoid, flattish and black in color
Description: 

Also spelled as loufa or loofah, this tropical plant can grow wild in tropical climates, but with some assistance will grow in most areas. If picked young, they can be baked and eaten. Allow them to dry in the vine, peel and wash, and you have a sponge that will outlast synthetic or sea sponges.

Start seeds inside. Plant 1 inch deep. Move to well drained garden when the soil is warm. When young water regularly. They need less water as they mature. Space seeding 2-3 feet apart. Plant should be trellised.

Average Height: 
Vines can get 15-20 feet long
Bloom Description: 
Bright yellow blooms with 4 petals.
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