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cucumbers cont 506 national pickling cucumis sativus 55 days this very productive variety has dark green skin with black spines is small thick and blunt ended when young makes great pickles pkt 60 seeds $1.15 509 painted serpent cucumis melo 65 days the slim light green ribbed fruits can grow 30 75 long but best eaten at 15 the unique fruits curl into snake-like shapes mild delicious flavor pkt 30 seeds $1.15 508 poinsett 76 cucumis sativus 68 days a very dependable producer of dark green 7 to 9 inch fruit with white spines a hardy variety very popular in the south pkt 60 seeds $1.15 517 rhinish pickle cucumis sativus 52-55 days an early maturing variety traditionally used for pickling in europe the crunchy fruits have black spines and small bumps an old german favorite pkt 60 seeds $1.15 503 russian cucumis sativus 52 days this old variety first introduced in 1850 has 5 blocky fruit with dark green skin on top turning pale at the blossom end growing in clusters of two to three our favorite cucumber for making dill or sweet pickles pkt 30 seeds $1.15 9 507 straight eight cucumis sativus 65 days this all american selection in 1935 has smooth straight dark green 8 inch fruits a very prolific home garden variety one of the top performers in our test gardens pkt 60 seeds $1.15 o507 60 seeds certified organic $1.85 511 tendergreen burpless cucumis sativus 55-65 days the long 8-10 inch thin dark green fruits are non-bitter acid free and burpless resistant to downy mildew and powdery mildew pkt 60 seeds $1.15 518 west indian gherkin cucumis anguria 60-65 days not a true cucumber this heirloom arrived in the u.s from jamaica in 1793 originally of african origin the large vines have leaves very similar to watermelons while the fruits are short plump and prickly a very unique fruit with a distinct gherkin flavor great for pickling pkt 60 seeds $1.15 505 white wonder cucumis sativus 60 days this old time variety that dates back to 1893 matures to a lovely ivory white color making them easier to find at harvest time the round ended 7 inch fruit has crisp delicious white flesh pkt 60 seeds $1.15 eggplant solanum melongena soil ph 6.0 start the seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last spring frost using 3 to 4 inch pots remember eggplant seeds need warm soil to germinate the best germination rates occur when the soil temperature is between 72 to 80 degrees f the use of a propagation mat or a heating cable is recommended in order to maintain the correct soil temperature seeds take approximately 10-15 days to germinate once the outside soil temperature has warmed about 1 to 2 weeks after the last spring frost transplant in a sunny location spacing plants 12 to 18 inches apart 25 black beauty 83 days a delicious variety that grows 24 to 30 inches high and produces 4 to 6 purplish-black smooth 7 inch fruit the fruits are tender and tasty and retain their color well pkt 25 seeds $1.25 24 diamond 70 90 days an excellent choice for cooler areas this ukrainian favorite produces fruits in clusters of 4 to 6 the 2 foot plants deliver tasty and never bitter deep purple eggplant fruits average 8x3 inches in size pkt 20 seeds $1.25 27 little spooky 60 days the 3 foot plants grow tasty white 7 x 3 inch cylindrical fruits grown for generations on hokkaido island japan local legend states by growing a few of these evil night spirits will be scared away insuring a good crop for the entire garden pkt 20 seeds $1.25 26 long purple 80 days this italian favorite has plants that grow 25 to 35 inches and bear 4 or more fruits per plant each growing 8 to 10 inches a productive variety with dark purple fruit pkt 25 seeds $1.25 o26 25 seeds certified organic $2.00 22 pingtung long 70 days long noted for its disease resistance as well as its beauty this delightful variety originated in taiwan the long slender 12 x 1½ inch fruits have a pleasant flavor with a striking violet colored skin pkt 20 seeds $1.25 29 rosa bianca 70-90 days a lovely italian heirloom that bears medium sized 8 inch oval fruits the pink lavender colored fruits are occasionally shaded with a cream color always sweet and mild with no bitterness pkt 20 seeds $1.25 o29 20 seeds certified organic $2.00 28 thai green 80 days a delightful 2 foot plant with origins in thailand the light green 12 inch fruits are tender and mild a productive variety that s able to withstand light frosts pkt 20 seeds $1.25 gourds 5111 birdhouse lagenaria siceraria 125 days the large round bottom section of this gourd connects to a narrow neck with a smaller round upper section perfect for assisting our feathered friends harvest when the skin turns a white-brown color then dry thoroughly start indoors for areas with short growing seasons pkt 15 seeds $1.15 5116 bottle martinhouse lagenaria siceraria 90-110 days similar to the birdhouse gourd except this variety has a slightly longer neck perfect for making hanging purple martin birdhouses but also great for crafts start indoors for areas with short growing seasons pkt 15 seeds $1.15 5110 dipper lagenaria siceraria 125 days this unique gourd has a 4 inch oval end and is attached to a 12 inch handle dry the fruits to make handy durable utensils for dipping liquids or grains start indoors for areas with short growing seasons pkt 15 seeds $1.15 5115 large mixed lagenaria siceraria 125 days a terrific selection of larger varieties including bottle bushel calabash caveman s club corsican cucuzzi dipper longa di pergola syphon start indoors for areas with a short growing season pkt 15 seeds $1.15 5113 luffa luffa cylindrica 130 days a very unique variety often used as sponges for bathing after curing remove the seeds from inside peel away the skin and pulp and bathe with this enviromentally friendly gift of nature northern gardeners should start inside and transplant to a sunny location outside after the last spring frost pkt 15 seeds $1.15 5112 ornamental small mix cucurbita pepo 95 days a delightful mix of small early type gourds including flat-striped yellowwarted crown of thorns spoon nestegg apple and others a very attractive and unique collection for fall decorations pkt 20 seeds $1.15 5114 speckled swan lagenaria siceraria 125 days very attractive swan-shaped gourds with long graceful necks curving down towards their bodies beautiful speckled green flesh make unique fall decorations start indoors for areas with short growing seasons pkt 15 seeds $1.15

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