Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

growing season plus warm days and night.
Start indoors in peat pots because they do
not like transplanting. Sow 5-6 seeds in
hills spaced 5-6 ft (1.5-1.8 m) apart or plant
seeds 4" (10cm) apart in a row. When
plants are 3-4" (8-10cm) high thin to 2 or 3
strong plants/hill or 18-24" (45-60cm) apart
in rows. Fruits that start after midsummer
will not have time to mature and should
be removed. This thinning will direct
nutrients to developing fruits. Harvest
when fruits are thoroughly ripe; when the
stem attached to the melon will slip from
it at a slight touch. Plant near corn.
Nutritional Facts: Rich in vitamin A and C
and high in minerals.
Cantaloupe Delicious 101114
Orange Flesh. Melon size: 15.4 X 13.9 cm.
Sow outdoors in spring after soil
thoroughly warm and after danger of
frost is past. Could start seeds indoors 4-5
weeks before you can plant outdoors in a
peat pot. Plant seedling and pot as one
unit because cantaloupe does not like
transplanting.
— CARROT —
botanical: Daucus carota var. sativa
They are slow to germinate so be patient.
Soil temperature should be at least 5 C (41
F) before seeding; will not germinate at
lower temperatures. They like deep loose
sandy loam (pH 5.5-7.0) in a sheltered
location. The soil should be deeply spaded
and raked before seeding and must be
kept moist without washing seeds away.
Uniform soil moisture is very critical in
producing crisp, sweet carrots - moisture
stress will slow growth producing thickened
cells (woody texture). Flavor becomes bitter.
Carrots must be hilled to prevent green
shoulders. Carrots come in all shapes and
sizes. For quicker crops choose the shorter
varieties.To repel the carrot fly, plant with
onions, leeks, and herbs. Carrots perform
well when planted near beans, peas,
tomatoes, Brussel sprouts, peppers,
cabbage, lettuce, radish, chives, basil,
chervil, dill, mint, sage, savory or rosemary
but not near dill, celery, or parsnips.Some
gardeners have success sowing carrots with
fast growing radishes. The radish marks the
V E G E T A B L E S
row, shades the small carrot seedling and is
harvested before carrots produce their
major food growth.Carrots are a central
staple vegetable in most Canadian kitchens.
They are enjoyed raw in cole slaws and on
vegetable trays. They are served as a
vegetable alone, or in combination with
other vegetables. Carrots are seldom absent
from soups and stews and they add
delightful colour to a jar of pickles.Probably
originated in Asia. Around the first century
were widely used by Greeks for medicinal
purposes. Was being grown for food in
England in the 17th century and introduced
to North America by early colonists.
Nutritional Facts: Carrots contain more
vitamin A than any other vegetable and are
a good source of calcium, potassium, and
phosphorus. Folk medicine recommends
Carrots for healthy skin and eyes. The most
important member of the root crops - it is
grown worldwide. Eating raw carrots
provide important dietary fibre. Carrots -
with high levels of beta carotene, are being
credited for "blocking cancers" especially
smoking related cancers". They supply
energy and prevent constipation. Eating
carrots will lower the blood cholesterol
levels. Eat one seven-ounce carrot a day for
three weeks and you will find a cholesterol
reduction of up to 11%.
Carrot Hybrid Tendersweet 101145
Extremely long - 10 X 1.5" orange/red
with medium dark green tops. Sow
outdoors as soon as ground can be
worked.
Carrot Little Finger 101118
Half long - 3.5-4" X .75" deep orange.
Sow outdoors as soon as ground can be
worked.
Carrot Nantes Touchon 101146
Popular fine-textured variety for home
gardens and freezing. Half long - 7"
(18cm) X 1.5" (4cm). The inner is bright
orange. The Nantes are one of the
highest quality carrots: too small for
processing but excellent for the Home
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