Nasturtium - Mahogany

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The Nasturtium Mahogany, 'Tropaeolum majus', has majestic deep red flowers in stunning contrast with bright-green foliage. Nasturtium Mahogany's rich color is reminiscent of gleaming antique furniture, it adds "polish" to a garden bed. The deep red 2 to 21/2 inch flowers bloom 6 weeks after sowing. They will bloom all season until fall. The Mahogany prefer full sun but will withstand some shade. Nasturtiums perform well in bad soil, but is comfortable in average garden soil that is not overly fertile. When the blossom passes its peak, pinch off to the base of the stem. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date or fall plant in warmer climates. The flowers and leaves are edible. Nasturtiums are used for edging and borders. These plants will also deter whiteflies, squash bug, and rabbits. ... more

Bean Pole - Snap - Kentucky Blue The Bean Pole Snap Kentucky Blue, 'Phaseolus vulgaris', is a 1991 All America Winner. The parents are Kentucky Wonder/Blue Lake and they provide a sweetened taste. The Kentucky Blue, like most pole beans, produces all season and is earlier than most pole beans. This snap bean is very resistant to rusts and mosaic virus. In addition, the pole snap beans will use less garden space by growing vertically on a pole, trellis, or teepee made of poles. Snap beans used to be called string beans, but most varieties today are stringless. The Pole Bean Kentucky Blue is an annual and is very frost sensitive. Pole types have 3 to 7 foot long vines. The Kentucky Blue has 6 to 8 inch, tender, dark green, round, straight pods. Plant after the last average frost date. Kentucky Blue beans prefer rich, organic, well drained, warm soils.