Cucumber - Straight Eight
The Cucumber Slicing Straight Eight, 'Cucumis sativus', is a very vigorous and productive open pollinated cucumber that is excellent for salads, slicing, or for making dill pickles. There is nothing more refreshing than a cucumber. This older, open pollinated variety is still around because it is simply a great variety. The Straight Eight is quite productive and is very vigorous. The cylindrical. very straight cucumbers are about 8 inches long. /p>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. ... additional information
Squash - Winter - Pink Banana The Squash Winter Pink Banana, 'Cucurbita maxima', is an Heirloom introduced in 1893 and common in American Pioneer Gardens. The very smooth velvety skin make it attractive as well as tasty. These 18 to 24 inch long squash are 5 to 7 inches in diameter and with up to 10 pounds. The fiberless yellow-orange flesh is great for pies, baking, or canning. The Pink Banana squash is also known as Mexican Banana and Plymouth Rock. Squash prefers well drained, rich soil with lots of organic matter. Harvest after first or second light frost. They should be harvested when you can't dent the hard skin with your finger. Winter squash cannot be overripe, but can be under ripe.
