Wednesday, July 9, 2014

CANTALOUPE - Ambrosia Hybrid

Growing next to our Vegetable Garden is a large patch of cantaloupe.  This year's selection is called Ambrosia.  It was started from seed in April.  The fruits are expected to grow to 4-5 pounds with a peach-colored flesh and a small seed cavity.  Ours are well on their way to maturity.  This variety resists powdery and downy mildews.  Click here for tips on growing cantaloupe in North Carolina.

Photo by P. Godley

OTHER PLANTS OF INTEREST THIS WEEK:

 IN THE WILDFLOWER GARDEN
Panicum Shenandoah; Casmanthium; Salvia farinacea; Rudbeckia triloba

IN THE PERENNIAL BORDER
The Coronation Gold Yarrow; Rubeckia goldstrum; Joe Pye Gateway

IN THE WET SITES BED
Tradescantia Purple Queen