The good folks at McKenzie seeds sent me a sampling of seeds new to gardeners for this growing season.
It seems that they have jumped in on the current gardening trend of growing heirloom vegetables and flowers, packaging certain varieties with the word “Heirloom” prominently displayed in an old-fashioned, scrolling font. Heirloom flowers they sent me include “Tricolor Ensign Mix” Morning Glory, “Daydream” Cosmos, “Persian Carpet” Zinnia and “Bijou” Sweet Pea. I had planned to grow zinnias and cosmos for bedding plants, so I will try these ones this year. I’m also excited about the “Chocolate” Morning Glories, which I will grow up the side of our shed, installed last fall.
I’m intrigued by the Armenian cucumber, also an heirloom. Have any of you grown these before?
It will soon be time to start up the grow lights! There is so much I want to grow this season! Let the trials begin!
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I’m trying the Armenian for something new this year. I have a trellis that will be just perfect for it. I’ve heard that it isn’t as “watery” as regular cukes (although it’s a melon, not a cuke). I think it should be interesting!
Those look like some cool seed choices. Hope to read here how they do for you.
Never grown any of these. Please keep us posted on their progress!