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California Wonder 300 TMR Bell Peppers
An Intro to Bell PeppersMY STATUS: Unsuccessful I didn't really put any thought at all into my selection of peppers to grow first. Bell peppers (which Aussie's call capsicum and Pohnpeians call...
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Peppermint
An Intro to PeppermintMY STATUS: Grown Successfully to Harvest from Plant Sections Peppermint is a hybrid of two species in the mint family of herbs. Like spearmint, it's a perennial and can grow to...
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Whiteflies
Whiteflies are one of the most persistent and widespread garden pests on Pohnpei. Despite the name, these tiny winged insects are more closely related to aphids than flies. They are so small that they...
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Micro-Greens / Mesclun
An Intro to MesclunMY STATUS: Grown Successfully to Harvest Mesclun, also called micro-greens, simply refers to a seed mix including several types of loose-leaf salad greens. My mix has Arugula...
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Bush Beans
MY STATUS: Unsuccessful What I Did DAY 1 - SOWING I purchased Ferry-Morse Tendergreen Improved Bush Bean seeds at Home Depot in California and kept them in the fridge for about five months, while I...
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Garlic Chives
An Intro to Garlic ChivesMY STATUS: Grown Successfully to Harvest Garlic chives (Allium Tuberosum), also known as Asian garlic or Chinese leeks, are related to onions but have different shaped...
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Florence Fennel
An Intro to FennelMY STATUS: Grown Successfully to Harvest Fennel is a perennial umbelliferous herb that can grow quite tall and has fine feathery leaves and a strong smell. The pale bulb-like stem...
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Fusarium Wilt
An Intro to Fusarium WiltFusarium Wilt is a fungal disease affecting the vascular system of host plants. It is caused by the Fusarium oxysporum fungus. Tomatoes, beans, sweet potatoes and bananas are...
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Fusarium-Resistant Tomato Cultivars
Though not immune, the following tomato varieties have been bred to be resistant to the Fusarium fungus, giving them an edge in Pohnpei's hot, ultra-humid climate. Pictured: Golden Rave F1Abe Lincoln...
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Aphids
Aphids are a common garden pest on Pohnpei related to whiteflies. They prey on cucumbers, squash, and other vegetable crops. Though they are said to like tomatoes, too, I have never had aphids on my...
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Verticillium Wilt
An Intro to Verticillium WiltVerticillium Wilt is a fungal disease affecting the vascular system of host plants. It is caused by three species of the Verticillium genus. Tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants,...
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Verticillium-Resistant Tomato Cultivars
Though not entirely immune, the following tomato varieties have been bred to be resistant to the verticillium fungus. Pictured: Big Beef F1.Abe Lincoln Abuelo Ace 55 Agatha Agriset 8279 F1 Amelia VR...
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Leaf Mold-Resistant Tomato Cultivars
The following tomato varieties have been bred to be resistant to Leaf Mold, a common tomato plant disease. Agatha Apero F1 BigdenaFavorita F1 First BlishGeronimo F1Golden Sweet F1 GrowdenaMassada...
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Powdery Mildew-Resistant Tomato Cultivars
The following tomato varieties have been bred to be resistant to powdery mildew, a fungal disease that affects tomatoes and many other plants. The primary symptom is powdery white spots on the leaves...
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Salad-Slicer Cucumbers
MY STATUS: Unsuccessful What I Did DAY 1 - SOWING I sowed Burpee Salad-Slicer Cucumber seeds in a wide but fairly shallow pot with gravel on the bottom and regular potting soil. The soil was...
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Recommended Tomato Short-List
Tomato Recommendations by Color I've created a short-list of indeterminate tomato cultivars that are good bets for growing on Pohnpei. With the exception of the last four, all of the varieties on this...
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What Can Happen If You Don't Stake Your Tomatoes Properly
Here's an example of the damage that can result if you don't stake your tomatoes properly or expose them to too much wind. This cherry tomato plant snapped off in the middle of the main stem, just...
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Parris Island Cos Lettuce
An Intro to Parris Island CosMY STATUS: Grown Successfully to Harvest Parris Island Cos is a variety of loose-leaf lettuce that is belongs in the Romaine family and originated in the warm humid...
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Red Romaine Lettuce
An Intro to Red RomaineMY STATUS: Grown Successfully to Harvest Red Romaine is a variety of loose-leaf lettuce that is belongs in the Romaine familyand may have come from Romania (hence the name) ....
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Arugula (Rocket)
An Intro to ArugulaMY STATUS: Grown Successfully to Harvest Arugula, also called rocket, is a leafy lettuce-like plant that is native to the Mediterranean and is eaten raw in salads or used as a...
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