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Tomato - Rutgers Select
The Tomato Rutgers Select, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is an all-purpose variety that is ideal for canning. The Rutgers Select variety ripens evenly from inside out. Rutgers Select produces medium round globe fruits with smooth firm flesh that is ideal for canning and slicing. The bright red fruits have a full-bodied flavor in an attractive old-time favorite. As with all tomato plants staking won't hurt but isn't manditory. This is a great canner and makes a great BLT too. This is one of the best all purpose tomatoes grown. Tomatoes should be planted outside after the last average frost date. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. ... find out more
Impatien - New Guinea Celebration Orange The Impatien New Guinea Celebration Orange, 'New Guinea Impatien', displays beautiful deep orange colored flowers. The Celebration series has been bred to be grower friendly with very large flowers. They are great for baskets or even gallon pots and landscapes. Impatiens are a low maintainence flower but do require frequent waterings. Place in moist but not wet, well-drained soil. Fertilize twice a month in beds, every week in containers. This plant can also be a perennial in warmer zones. |
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