Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

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harvest. Most corn varieties fall into this category. Some resistance to cold soils. Water frequently and when silk appears keep soil moist at all times. Harvest when silk turns brown and dry. Corn Early Golden Bantam 101189 Normal Sugary Our best selling corn for years! Golden yellow cobs and a relatively dwarf plant habit. Good yields. 12.5-15 cm (5-6") ears. 8 rows of kernels per ear. One of the sweetest yellow corns. Excellent quality, fresh and canned. Sow outdoors when soil is thoroughly warm. — CORN - SUGER ENHANCED — botanical: Zea mays Sugar Enhanced corn varieties (sometimes coded SE) have tender kernels which convert their sugar to starch slower than Normal Sugary (SU) varieties. Cold soil sensitive. Should be sown 7-10 days later than SU varieties. Some resistance to cold soils. Sow corn in a soil when temperature is about 15-20 C (60-70 F) and the soil is moist. Seed will rot if planted when the soil is cold and wet. Rich well-drained moisture retaining soil - pH 6.0-6.8. Water plants whenever they show any signs of wilting and keep soil moist when the tassels appear. Corn is considered relatively drought resistant, but the yields are enhanced by regular applications of water. The most critical periods are the silking and pollination and when the ears are filling. Plant near peas, tomatoes, potatoes, beans, cucumbers, cantaloupe, squash, cabbage, parsley or pumpkin.Corn is a colorful favorite food in most Canadian households. In most families, fresh garden corn is a high point of the harvest.Squash and beans and corn are three crops native to North America, and they thrive in each other's company. The nitrogen-fixing beans provide extra nutrients for the corn which is a heavy feeder. The squash protects the corn from hot sun and from raiding raccoons by creating an obstacle course of heavy twisting vines. Corn Honey and Cream 101196 Sugar Enhanced V E G E T A B L E S 6-8" ears. 12-14 rows of kernels per ear. Long, tight husks keep out earworms. Sow outdoors when soil is thoroughly warm. Corn Peaches and Cream 101183 Sugar Enhanced 7-8" ears. 14-16 rows of kernels per ear. Extra tender and sweet. 80% yellow and 20% white kernels. Sow outdoors when soil is thoroughly warm. — CORN - SUPER SWEET — botanical: Zea mays Supersweet varieties (sometimes coded SH2) are sweeter than other corn types. They require isolation to prevent cross pollination. At harvest they retain their sweetness because they do not convert sugar to starch. Varieties are very sweet with double the amount of sugar content of SU corn. Water frequently and when silk appears keep soil moist at all times. Harvest when silk turns brown and dry. Corn Canadian Early Supersweet 101205 8-9" ears, 16 rows of kernels per ear. This variety has a better cold weather tolerance than any of the other SH2 corns. Sow outdoors when soil is thoroughly warm. — CRESS — Annual aka: Curly Cress or Pepper Grass. botanical: Lepidium sativum Cress Extra Triple Curled 101208 Cress is a deeply cut low-growing green that looks somewhat like parsley. Will do well in any well drained soil in full sunlight. Rich soil. It can be grown in a 99
window, indoors. It is a splendid green for garnish and to spice up sandwiches and salads. Taste like Radish in flavor. An excellent first crop for a child to grow. Sow outdoors as soon as ground can be worked. For continuous supply make successive plantings every two weeks until August. May be eaten about ten days from sowing. Harvest when leaves are 4-6" (10-15cm) high. Attention All Gardeners! Lifting safely requires more brain than brawn... Bend your knees, not your back, and you greatly reduce stress to your lower back. Keep the load close to and in front of your body. Carry heavy objects waisthigh or use a wheelbarrow. A helpful hint from the V E G E T A B L E S — CUCUMBER — Annual botanical: Cucumis sativus Plant directly in the ground after danger of frost is past and soil is warm - 65 F(18 C). If you wish to start plants indoors use peat pots and weather the plants before setting them in the ground. Roots should be disturbed as little as possible while transplanting. Soil should be well worked and kept moist, pH of 6.0-6.8. Location should be sheltered from wind. Cucumbers are shallow rooting so it is advisable to mulch to keep the soil moist. Extended periods of cold weather followed by bright sun will cause sudden wilt.Plant near beans, peas, tomatoes, cabbage, lettuce, radishes, sunflower, dill, nasturtiums but not near potatoes or aromatic herbs. Plant radishes around the cucumbers as they repel cucumber beetles. There is nothing that speaks of summer like fresh, sliced cucumber; on a platter with a bit of salt or vinegar or in a sandwich on fresh bread. Cucumbers are the most important ingredient of pickles; sweet, sour, dill, and relish. Cukes also have a place as an attractive garnish in soups and on a dinner plate. There are two groups of cucumbers: white spine and black spine. White spine types turn creamy white when completely mature. Black spine types turn yellowish orange. Spines are miniature stickers that stick out from the end of the fruit. Nutritional Facts: Cucumbers are low in calories because they are mostly water. Cucumber Earliest Mincu 101219 Short, light green. 4 x 1 3/4" white spined, compact vines and heavy yielder. Plant directly in the ground after danger of frost is past and soil is warm - 65 F(18 C). If you wish to start plants indoors use peat pots and weather the plants before setting them in the ground. Roots should be disturbed as little as possible while transplanting. Soil should be well worked and kept moist, pH of 6.0-6.8. Location should be sheltered from wind. Cucumbers are shallow rooting so it is advisable to mulch to keep the soil moist. 100 W W W . M C K E N Z I E S E E D S . C O M
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Vermiculite is a natural, non-toxic
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survive in plant or soil debris. Th
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Chinese vegetables Interesting flav
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