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Green Arrow, Bush

Submitted by tired_gardener on Sun, 04/13/2008 - 21:31
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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

Oregon Sugar Pod II

Submitted by tired_gardener on Sun, 04/13/2008 - 21:24
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Spacing: 
2-4 inches. More fruit at 4 inches.
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: 
60 Days
Seed Description: 
Pea sized <img src="/modules/tinymce/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> green spheres. Look like the peas you eat, only dried.
Description: 

Edible pod pea, ideal for stir-fry. Developed at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Bush variety, but trellesing is still recommended. Pods are 4-4.5 inches long. Should be eaten when pods are young and tender.

Leave about 2 feet between rows and 4 inches between plants for best production. Rows can be tighter without affecting production much.

Plant successively for continuous production. Will stop producing when daily temperatures reach 80 degrees. Can germinate at 40 degrees, but does best in the 50's

Average Height: 
30-36 inches

Alberello di Sarzana - Zucchini

Submitted by tired_gardener on Sun, 04/13/2008 - 09:02
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Spacing: 
24-48 inches
Planting Time: 
After last frost
Description: 
Average water needs.
Bloom Description: 
Bloom is liked by birds, butterflies and bees

Birdhouse Gourd

Submitted by tired_gardener on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 05:23
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Spacing: 
3 plants per mound
Planting Time: 
After all danger of frost
Days to Germinate: 
15 Days
Days to Maturity: 
90 Days
Description: 

Great for crafting. Allow to dry on vine.

Grow in mounds, 3 plants per mound.

Bloom Description: 
Delicate white bloom that is pollinated at night

Apple Gourd

Submitted by tired_gardener on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 05:00
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Planting Time: 
After all danger of frost
Days to Germinate: 
15 Days
Planting Depth: 
1 inch in hills
Days to Maturity: 
90 Days
Description: 

Apple gourds are great for crafting. The vines grow long and produce a lot of fruit. Allow to dry on the vine and harvest after frost, or in the spring. Allow to fully dry before crafting. The fruit can be eaten if harvested before 2 weeks old.

Plant in hills or mounds with 3 plants per mound.

Bloom Description: 
Delicate white flowers that are pollinated at night
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