Sweet Bell Peppers - Big Early F1
The Sweet Bell Pepper Big Early F1, 'Capsicum annuum', is huge. This elongated bell pepper produces a 3 to 4 lobed-fruit up to 8 inches long by 4. 5 inches wide. Stuff a Big Early for a full meal because they are so large you do not need two for a meal. Big Early Bell peppers are an excellent choice for garden beds and large containers. They are Tobacco Mosaic resistant. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Pinch off early flowers to encourage plant growth. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size. ... more info
Petunia - Surfinia Magenta The Surfinia Magenta Petunia has beautiful purple flowers. Surfinia Petunias are a vigorously trailing species of an everblooming long-living petunia from South America. They will provide long-term color in full sun areas throughout the season. They are ideal for baskets, beds, balconies and combination plantings. They do not need to have their dead flower heads removed to continue flowering and they are not leggy. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
