Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

V E G E T A B L E S
Turnip Early Snowball 101724
Sweet
Egg shaped. Cream white flesh with
white skin. Sweet. pH 5.5-7.0. Sow
outdoors as soon as ground can be
worked in spring.
Turnip Purple Top
White Globe 101727
Cold Tolerant
Crisp, pure white flesh. 2-5" diameter. pH
6.0-7.0. Most popular as a raw vegetable
treat. Sow outdoors as soon as ground
can be worked in spring.
— WATERMELON —
botanical: Citrullus lanatus
Sow direct or start indoors 2-3 weeks
early. Plant or transplant outdoors when
night temperatures remain above 13 C
(55 F). Seed should be started indoors in
peat pots because watermelon roots are
sensitive to transplanting. Does best in a
sunny location with rich well drained soil;
pH 6.0-6.8. Water during dry weather.
Native to Africa where they grow wild,
but have been cultivated for thousands
of years.
Watermelon Early
Improved Canada 101734
Oblong, dark green stripes with red flesh
and reddish brown seeds. 10 x 12" 10-15
lbs. Foliage, attract bees for better
garden pollination. Seeds can be put
directly outside after the last frost. For
earlier fruit, start seed indoors 2-3 weeks
early. When transplanting out, take great
care not to disturb the root system.
Watermelon Sugar Baby 101739
Globular. Crisp, red flesh is very sweet. 7-
8". Most popular watermelon! Seeds can
be put directly outside after the last frost.
For earlier fruit, start seed indoors 2-3
weeks early. When transplanting out,
take great care not to disturb the root
system.
To prevent
injuries...
Exercise regularly and
year round to promote
strong and flexible
muscles and to ensure
you're ready to pursue
your favourite activities,
like gardening.
A helpful hint from the
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