Cucumber - Burpee Hybrid II F1
The Cucumber Burpee Hybrid II F1, Cucumis satiovus, displays dark green large fruit with white spines. This plant is Monoecious which produce separate male and female flowers on the same plant. The Burpee Hybrid II Cucumber (Slicing) has cool, crisp flesh with great flavor. The cucumbers are best when oicked at 7 to 8 inches in length. 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. ... get more information
Herb - English Lavender Munstead The English Lavender Munstead, 'Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead', is one of the Lavandula angustifolias or English lavenders. Munstead is a fragrant robust lavender that makes a great hedge. This compact variety of English lavender has lavender blue flowers. Lavender flowers have a rich sweet flavor and are especially good when used with sweets. Add a tablespoon of finely chopped lavender flowers to any sugar or butter cookie recipe or add two tablespoons to any pound cake or white cake. This makes an elegant addition to tea time. Munsteads are also good for butters and cream cheese recipes. Pick the edible flowers when just opened and not when they start to turn brown. Waiting even a day or two to pick, can affect the flavor. Lavender flowers can be fresh-frozen or dried.
