Shade Mix Wildflower - Gurney's Seed & Nursery

Product Details

Zones: 3 - 9 (-30° F.)
Height: 6 - 10 inches
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inch
Spread: 6 inches
Sun/Shade: full sun
Yield: 100 lbs./100 foot row
Fruit: globe shaped, bronze skinned

Comments: UNPACK PLANTS IMMEDIATELY: The plants you have received are alive and growing. Due to shipping they may show some signs of distress. If the tops of the plants are damp or mushy when received, loosen the bundles and spread them out so tops will dry. If plants appear very dry or discolored, and planting cannot be done soon after receipt, place the roots only in cool water for only a few hours. Take care not to let the tops get wet or damp. Your plants will revive as soon as planted, so plant them as quickly as possible. Plants will normally keep about two weeks if planting is delayed. SOIL PREPARATION: Apply a balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 or 10-20-10 at the rate of two pounds per 100 square feet (1 cup for 10 square feet) and work into soil. Onions prefer a pH level of 6 to 7. Prepare raised beds at least 5 inches high and 20 inches wide. Rows should be spaced on 35 inch centers, with 15inch spacing between rows. TO PLANT: Plant approximately 1 inch deep with 5 to 6 inch spacing between plants (2 to 3 inch spacing if you plan to thin later for green onions). Water immediately. GROWING CARE (WATER & FERTILIZATION): Ample water is important at all stages of growth, especially when bulbs are forming. The best method is by ditch or furrow irrigation. This provides water to the roots while keeping the tops dry. If the tops are regularly wet they are more susceptible to disease. About three weeks to a month after transplanting fertilize with a high nitrogen fertilizer (21-0-0) at a rate of 1 cup per 20 feet of row. Repeat every 3 to 4 weeks. Always water immediately after feeding. Onions prefer a pH level of 6 to 7; your local agricultural extension service can assist you in determining your soil pH and adjusting it. HARVEST AND STORAGE: Harvest your onions when the tops fall over. Pull and let dry on the ground for a few days. Do not allow them to get wet or rained upon. When tops have dried out, clip off an inch from the bulb and store in a ventilated area. The preferred way to store onions is using a pair of pantyhose. Place an onion in one leg and tie a knot, drop another in and tie a knot. Continue until the hose is full and loop over a rafter or overhang. Another method is to loosely wrap each onion in newspaper and keep in a cool ventilated area. Regardless of what method you like to use, try to keep the onions from touching each other. Sweeter onions (due to their high water content) will not keep as long as stronger tasting more pungent onion varieties.
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- Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Portofino
Reviewed By: Bridget (Gordonsville, TN)
Germination 100%. Plants producing in partial shade. Vigorous with almost no care. Bugs don't seem to like 'em. Two MAJOR points give this variety a 5 rating; 1) They don't "slime" when cooked as typical summer squash do. 2) They can get HUGE and still remain tender with a solid core. If you miss one and it gets humongous - slice, dice and freeze or just bake it halved with butter. It tastes no different than the tiny ones. Oh, and the flavor of this squash is very nice. I like it better than zucchini and as well as or better than yellow squash.

- Sunday, January 31, 2010
Best ever Zuch
Reviewed By: Bethany (Tustin, MI)
Tried this summer squash on a whim for summer of 2009. Ate is all season long. It has wonderful flavor and great texture. Used in all types of zuch recipes. We LOVED IT. I could eat 3 to 4 fingerling size ones all by myself it was so tasty. Hope to find seeds for next season.

- Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Great Grower!
Reviewed By: Lee (Elk River, MN)
This plant flourished this past season. Little care needed and the squash tasted great. Highly reccomend this one, it's worth the extra couple dollars.

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