Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

frost has passed. When the fruit sets,
prune the fruits until only one or two are
left. Water frequently and add fertilizer
occasionally to aid its growth. When fully
matured, cut the pumpkin off the vine,
leaving a portion of the stem attached to
use as a handle.
Pumpkin Jack O'lantern 101556
Medium orange flesh. Good carver. Size:
28 X 36" circumference. 10 lbs round to
elongated meaty, sweet. Sow outdoors
when frost danger past and soil is warm.
Pumpkin Small Sugar 101562
Orange flesh. Sweet taste. 6-8 " in
diameter. Small Pumpkins are also
enjoyed as decorative centre pieces during
the fall. The perfect size for two big pies.
Pumpkin freezes very well. Sow outdoors
when frost danger past and soil is warm.
— RADISH —
botanical: Raphanus sativus
The radish is easy to grow and quick to
mature. Grows best in cool weather; will
not tolerate extreme heat or drought.
Prefers full sunlight. Will grow in most
types of soil; prefers pH 6.0-7.0. For best
tasting results keep soil moist. Radishes
are the quickest growing root crop. They
come in a great many shapes and colors.
Most radishes have a crispy white texture
and an edible thin Red skin but some
varieties are white or even black! The
radish has a reputation for being hot but
some in fact are very mild. The variety,
the soil conditions, and the maturity of
the Radish can all affect its flavor. Plant
near peas, beans, lettuce, nasturtiums,
cucumbers, carrots, parsnips or chervil.In
Canada, radishes are usually eaten raw in
salads or as a garnish. Varieties of radish
that are used in cooking (see Daikon
under Radish-Oriental) have recently
been introduced by McKenzie.
Nutritional Facts: A good source of
Vitamin C.
Radish Cherry Belle 101568
Round, bright red .75 inch. Resembles a
cherry. Crisp and delicious. Sow directly
into the garden.
V E G E T A B L E S
Radish Crimson Giant 101567
Perfect globe, crimson with solid white
flesh. 1.5 inch. White flesh. Firm, crisp,
and mild, grows without getting hollow.
Sow directly into the garden.
Radish French Breakfast 101583
Oblong. 1.3 inch. Scarlet root with white
tip. Crisp and mild. Sow directly into the
garden.
Radish Scarlet Globe 101586
Olive shaped. 1 inch. Medium size. Crisp,
tasty. Good for forcing. Sow directly into
the garden.
Radish Sparkler White Tip 101589
Almost round. 1.75 inch. Snappy flavour.
Does not get hollow. Sow directly into
the garden.
Radish White Icicle 101596
Long and slender. 5.5 X 1 inch. Crisp,
tender, mild and sweet. Sow directly into
the garden.
— SPINACH —
botanical: Spinacia oleracea
Easy to grow. Best results are obtained in
good, rich, well-drained garden soil; pH
6.0-7.5. A cool weather vegetable. Best
growth occurs in spring and fall.
Intolerant of hot weather, it requires
plenty of moisture. Plant near corn or
nasturtiums but not near potatoes.
Spinach is native to Iran and surrounding
areas. 14th century English cookbooks
contained spinach recipes. It was brought
to America by early colonists.
Nutritional Facts: Rich in Iron, beta
carotene, folacin, protein and other
minerals and vitamins.
Spinach King of Denmark 101611
Leaves are dark green, large, broad and
rounded, with a slightly crumpled look.
The plant has a spreading habit. Feed
with a high nitrogen fertilizer. Sow
outdoors as soon as ground can be
worked.
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