Cosmos - Candy Stripe
The Cosmos Candy Stripe, 'Cosmos bipinnatus', has markings that are truly unique and vary with each flower. It displays a white background color with rose stripes and markings on flowers that are 2 to 3 inches wide. The Candy Stripe almost thrives on neglect. Cosmos begin blooming 10 weeks after seeding and bloom from summer to first fall frost. They like the shorter days of fall and will often bloom even stronger than they do in the summer. The Candy Stripe Cosmos prefer full sun but they can withstand a little shade. They will thrive in average garden soils. Do not over fertilize or over water. Plant this Cosmos in the spring after the last average frost date. They are excellent colorful bedding plants for low maintenance, dry areas and are great for cut flowers. They attract hummingbirds and butterflies. ... details
Carrot - Healthmaster The Carrot Healthmaster, 'Daucus carota var staivus (hybrid)', is a new big hunk of carrot weighing in at around 1. It also contains 35% more vitamin A value than any Danvers carrot. This carrot will have a length of 10 inches and a crown of 3 inches and weigh more than a pound. The Healthmaster is resistant to growth cracks and has excellent flavor. Even with the long growth period, they will mature anywhere regular carrots are grown if planted in the spring. Thsi carrot is great for juicers. Carrot seed germinates in soils as cold as 45 degrees, but performs best in warm soils. The first sowing should be 2 to 4 weeks before the last frost. The single most important factor in growing carrots is to have a deep, clod and rock free, well drained soil.
