Penner Pumpkins grows 41 varieties of tomatoes. Pots are $2.75 (3.3″ by 3.3″) and contain one plant. 6 packs are $3.50 each. Bush Slicer Days Ind vs Det Size Notes Manitoba 60-65 6 oz Red, prolific Red Deuce 72 10 oz Red Red Morning 70 14 oz Red Primo Red 65 8.5 oz Red Sub…
Author: Pumpkinist Lora
I have a 3 acre pumpkin patch in Manitoba and also have 1/2 acre of veggies, garlic and flowers. I have 5 cats: Eddie, Java, Dac, Lexi, and Gracie. I love coffee and being creative. Be kind!
Scoville Units…How Hot is it?
Hot pepper heat is measured by the Scoville scale. The scale measures the heat/pungency of hot peppers. The scale is based on the concentration of capsaicin, an active component of chili peppers that produces a burning sensation when it touches your tongue or skin. It was developed in 1912. What is really interested is that the heat…
11 Types of Basil
BASIL Characteristics Flavor Height Uses Cinnamon Purple flowers, stems and veins Slight cinnamon smell and flavor 18”-30” tall Teas, containers Thai Purple Flowers Spicy anise/licorice /clover taste 15-24” tall Soups, stir fries, curries, and pho Holy Kaprao Basil Purplish-green leaves, purple stems, purple flowers Spicy, sweet, clove-like 12-24” tall Thai cuisine, potpourri Lemon White flowers…
Growing Basil
Basil is a must have herb for the garden. At Penner Pumpkins Lorissa grows a large variety of basils. Lemon, purple leaves, spicy, sweet, lime, and more. Basil is commonly used in Italian dishes and for making pesto. It is a relatively easy herb to grow as long as it receives the proper care. Basic…
Soil is Soil?
Buying soil the options can make one confused as there is so many many different types. What are all these different types and what kind do I need? The simple answer is if you’re buying to start seeds, fill containers, or pot up the ingredients should be peat moss/coir, perlite or vermiculite. It may also…
Making Your Own Potting Soil
I normally buy my soil from a wholesaler. This year my wholesaler first said he didn’t have soil and than found 4 bags for me. In between that time on having no soil to having 4 bags I researched how to make your own potting soil. The main benefit for making your own soil was…
Online Store Information
The online store is open: plants for sale. Plants can either be bought online, at the Mother’s Day Sale in Winnipeg on May 9, or at the greenhouse. Opening day for the greenhouse is May 13 from 1-8 pm. This year the only date set in stone will be Thursday. I got a part time…
Herb Descriptions
Penner Pumpkins sells a variety of herbs. Pots are 5″by 4″, contain plant, and are $3.75 each . Herbs can either be grown in full sun or part shade. Herb Other Uses Height Light Requirements Borage Big tall bushes Flowers: Blue Teas, salads, flowers are edible. Attracts butterflies. 18-30” tallself-seeds Does best in full sun. Partial…
Hot Peppers
Penner Pumpkins sells 20 varieties of hot peppers and 2 ornamental varieties. Pots are 3.3″ by 3.3″, contain 1 plant and range from $2.75-$3.50 each. For more information. Peppers Information Scoville Heat Units Non-hot Jalapeno Perfect for stuffing, no heat. Jalapeno flavor 0 Padron 1 in 20 is hot, green, 2 “ long. 500-2500 Garden…
Let Me Tell You About the Birds and the Bees…………….
Having a 3.5 acre garden pollinators are really important. Hand pollinating a three acre pumpkin patch does not sound like fun, good exercise, but not fun. Pollinators include: bees, birds, butterflies, bats, insects, and small mammals. They sustain our ecosystems and produce our natural resources by helping plants reproduce (source). Pollinator numbers have been declining…
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