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Unique Miniature Dwarf Gourd
Planting Instructions
Sow seeds directly in the garden 20mm deep and 100-150cm apart, with rows 200cm apart. Keep soil moist but never wet or dry. Seeds should germinate in around 7-14 days at a soil temperature of 24-35°C. Young seedlings will need protection from pests, pets, and weather until they are established.
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Mountain Stream Morning Glory
Planting Instructions
- Full Sun/Part Sun
- Sprouts in 5-21 Days
- Seed Depth: 1/4-1/2″
- Ideal Temperature: 70-75 F
- Plant Spacing: 8-10″
- Frost Hardy: No
- Maturity: 12 months
Growing Tips: Direct sow as soon as the soil has warmed to 55 degrees. Soak seeds for 24 hours before planting. Provide support for the rambling vines, and expect flowers all summer.
Convolvulaceae
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Midnight Snack Tomato
Planting Instructions
- Full Sun
- Sprouts in 7-14 Days
- Ideal Temperature: 75-95 Degrees F
- Seed Depth: 1/8 inch
- Plant Spacing: 24″
- Frost Hardy: No
Growing Tips: Start indoors 6-10 weeks before the last frost. Heat mat helps to warm soil and seed germination.
Solanum Lycopersicum
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Gboma Eggplant
Planting Instructions
- Full/Partial Sun
- Sprouts in 10-15 Days
- Seed Depth: 1/4″
- Ideal Temperature: 75-95 F
- Plant Spacing: 18″
- Frost Hardy: No
Solanum macrocarpon -
Calypso Beans
Planting Instructions
- Pole Bean
- Full Sun
- Sprouts in 10-14 Days
- Seed Depth: 1/2″ to 1″
- Ideal Temperature: 70-80 Degrees F
- Plant Spacing: 6-10″
- Frost Hardy: No
Growing Tips: Vigorous, long vines need support. Soak seeds overnight and direct seed after the last frost. Harvest frequently to keep plants productive.
Phaseolus Vulgaris
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Lima Beans
Planting Instructions
- Pole Bean
- Full Sun
- Sprouts in 10-14 Days
- Seed Depth: 1/2″ to 1″
- Ideal Temperature: 70-80 Degrees F
- Plant Spacing: 6-10″
- Frost Hardy: No
Growing Tips: Vigorous, long vines need support. Soak seeds overnight and direct seed after the last frost. Harvest frequently to keep plants productive.
Phaseolus Vulgaris
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Aubergine Eggplant
Planting instructions: Sow eggplant seed 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch (12mm) deep spaced 4 to 5 inches (10-12cm) apart.
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Nkruma Tenten
Planting Instructions
8-12 hours of Sun
Sprouts in 7-14 Days
Ideal Temperature: 75-90 Degrees F
Seed Depth: 1/2-1″
Plant Spacing: 3′
Frost Hardy: NoGrowing Tips: Soak seeds for 24 hours. Direct seed after last spring frost. Pick pods while young and tender. Loves heat and humid or dry conditions.
Abelmoschus Esculentus
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Krobonko Luffa
“Krobonko” Luffa acutangula is commercially grown for its unripe fruits as a vegetable or mature fruits used as natural cleaning sponges. Its fruit slightly resembles a cucumber or zucchini with ridges. It ranges from central and eastern Asia to southeastern Asia. It is also grown as a houseplant in places with colder climates. In a typical Ghanaian home, it’s used in place of eggplant or tomato for numerous dishes. -
Gagon Cucumber
Growing Tips: Direct seed after the danger of the last frost or transplant a healthy plant starts after the danger of the last frost. Plants should be 12-16 inches apart. ‘Gagon’ likes to climb and would prefer a trellis. However, they will eventually sprawl if they must. If you’re trellising, rows could be 4-5 feet apart. If you’re letting them sprawl, rows could be 5-7 feet apart. Prefers full sun.
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Techiman Tomato
Planting Instructions
- Full Sun
- Sprouts in 7-14 Days
- Ideal Temperature: 75-95 Degrees F
- Seed Depth: 1/8 inch
- Plant Spacing: 24″
- Frost Hardy: No
Growing Tips: Start indoors 6-10 weeks before the last frost. Heat mat helps to warm soil and seed germination.
Solanum Lycopersicum
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Indonesia Single Petal
Planting Instructions
- Full sunlight
- Sprouts in 6-9 Days
- Ideal Temperature: 45-80 Degrees F
- Seed Depth: 1/4
- Plant Spacing:12″ apart
- Frost Hardy: No
- Maturity/blooming 30 -40 days
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Akokomesa Basil
Planting Instructions
8-12 hours of Sun
Sprouts in 6-10 Days
Ideal Temperature: 70-85 Degrees F
Seed Depth: 1/4″
Plant Spacing: 8-12″
Frost Hardy: NoGrowing Tips: Thrives in heat. May be sown in place in long-summer areas, or started indoors and set out after the last frost date of spring. Remove flower buds promptly to prolong the harvest.
Ocimum Basilicum
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Nunum Basil
Planting Instructions
- 8-12 hours of Sun
- Sprouts in 6-10 Days
- Ideal Temperature: 70-85 Degrees F
- Seed Depth: 1/4″
- Plant Spacing: 14″
- Frost Hardy: No
Growing Tips: Thrives in heat. May be sown in place in long-summer areas, or started indoors and set out after the last frost date of spring. Remove flower buds promptly to prolong the harvest.
Ocimum Gratisimum
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Ensuro Ewia Tinny Eggplant
Planting Instructions
- Full Sun
- Sprouts in 10-15 Days
- Seed Depth: 1/4″
- Ideal Temperature: 75-95 F
- Plant Spacing: 18″
- Frost Hardy: No
Growing Tips: Start indoors in bright light 8-12 weeks before the last frost date. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. Setting out larger transplants helps to fight pest pressure.
Solanum Melongena
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Bokoboko Spinach
Planting Instructions
- 6-10 hours of Sun
- Sprouts in 7-10 Days
- Ideal Temperature: 80-100 Degrees F
- Seed Depth: 1/8″
- Plant Spacing: 16″
- Frost Hardy: No
Growing Tips: Surface sow, just pressing into the soil, indoors 4 weeks before the last frost; transplant (or direct seed) outdoors 2-3 weeks after the last frost. Prefers heat, humidity, and abundant moisture. Overwinter cuttings indoors as a houseplant. Self-sows in mild-winter climates.
Talinum Triangulare
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Ghanaian Nsoso Cherry Tomato
Planting Instructions:
- Full Sun
- Sprouts in 7-14 Days
- Ideal Temperature: 75-95 Degrees F
- Seed Depth: 1/8 inch
- Plant Spacing: 24″
- Frost Hardy: No
Growing Tips: Start indoors 6-10 weeks before the last frost. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination.
Solanum pimpinellifolium
