Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners

Reviewed on 09/17/2008 by onion lover - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Oxford, Maine, United States Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days Soil Texture: Clay Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Fairly short vines average less than 6 ft long. Fruit averages 1-2 lbs. Vine growth tends to pause during the long hot days of summer, and starts up again when cool weather comes in September. Female blooms begin mid-September in my area, so it doesn't have much time to grow the fruit before frost. Although this variety does get Downy Mildew, it doesn't appear to get Powdery Mildew. Even when grown in dappled shade in poor, high acid soil, we get at least 1 fruit per hill, so it does appear to be somewhat dependable. Much better cropping in full sun in nice composted manure.