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  January 1. Fertilize Fertilize lightly (half strength) with a mild fertilizer or an organic fertilizer, such as Dr. Earth. 2. Water Rainfall should provide all the irrigations necessary at this time of the year.

  February 1. Fertilize Fertilize lightly (half strength) with a mild fertilizer or an organic fertilizer, such as Dr. Earth. 2. Water Rainfall should provide all the irrigations necessary at this time of the year.

  March 1. Fertilize Fertilize lightly (half strength) with a mild fertilizer or an organic fertilizer, such as Dr. Earth. 2. Water Rainfall should provide all the irrigations necessary at this time of the year.

  April 1. Water Rainfall should provide most of the irrigations necessary at this time of the year.

  May 1. Water Established plants have surprisingly low water needs. Nonetheless water occassionaly for the best performance. 2. Pest/Disease Inspection During the warm, dry months of summer mealybugs occassionally attack established plants. Hose the plants off regularly, contral nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions. 3. Treat for Pest/Disease If mealybugs are discovered hose the plants off regularly, control nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions.

  June 1. Water Established plants have surprisingly low water needs. Nonetheless water occassionaly for the best performance. 2. Pest/Disease Inspection During the warm, dry months of summer mealybugs occassionally attack established plants. Hose the plants off regularly, contral nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions. 3. Treat for Pest/Disease If mealybugs are discovered hose the plants off regularly, control nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions.

  July 1. Sow Seeds Ripe fuits are bright orange (or golden in the yellow flowered forms) when ripe. Remove the pulp from the seed. The seeds are large with a pearlescent appearance. They should be sown fresh, if possible. Sow the seed in deep pots or trays humous rich soil. Just press the seeds into the soil until they are flush with the surface. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate - usually in four to six weeks. 2. Water Established plants have surprisingly low water needs. Nonetheless water occassionaly for the best performance. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection During the warm, dry months of summer mealybugs occassionally attack established plants. Hose the plants off regularly, contral nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease If mealybugs are discovered hose the plants off regularly, control nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions.

  August 1. Sow Seeds Ripe fuits are bright orange (or golden in the yellow flowered forms) when ripe. Remove the pulp from the seed. The seeds are large with a pearlescent appearance. They should be sown fresh, if possible. Sow the seed in deep pots or trays humous rich soil. Just press the seeds into the soil until they are flush with the surface. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate - usually in four to six weeks. 2. Water Established plants have surprisingly low water needs. Nonetheless water occassionaly for the best performance. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection During the warm, dry months of summer mealybugs occassionally attack established plants. Hose the plants off regularly, contral nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease If mealybugs are discovered hose the plants off regularly, control nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions.

  September 1. Sow Seeds Ripe fuits are bright orange (or golden in the yellow flowered forms) when ripe. Remove the pulp from the seed. The seeds are large with a pearlescent appearance. They should be sown fresh, if possible. Sow the seed in deep pots or trays humous rich soil. Just press the seeds into the soil until they are flush with the surface. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate - usually in four to six weeks. 2. Fertilize Fertilize lightly (half strength) with a mild fertilizer or an organic fertilizer, such as Dr. Earth. 3. Water Established plants have surprisingly low water needs. Nonetheless water occassionaly for the best performance. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection During the warm, dry months of summer mealybugs occassionally attack established plants. Hose the plants off regularly, contral nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease If mealybugs are discovered hose the plants off regularly, control nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions.

  October 1. Sow Seeds Ripe fuits are bright orange (or golden in the yellow flowered forms) when ripe. Remove the pulp from the seed. The seeds are large with a pearlescent appearance. They should be sown fresh, if possible. Sow the seed in deep pots or trays humous rich soil. Just press the seeds into the soil until they are flush with the surface. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate - usually in four to six weeks. 2. Fertilize Fertilize lightly (half strength) with a mild fertilizer or an organic fertilizer, such as Dr. Earth. 3. Water Rainfall should provide most of the irrigations necessary at this time of the year.

  November 1. Sow Seeds Ripe fuits are bright orange (or golden in the yellow flowered forms) when ripe. Remove the pulp from the seed. The seeds are large with a pearlescent appearance. They should be sown fresh, if possible. Sow the seed in deep pots or trays humous rich soil. Just press the seeds into the soil until they are flush with the surface. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate - usually in four to six weeks. 2. Fertilize Fertilize lightly (half strength) with a mild fertilizer or an organic fertilizer, such as Dr. Earth. 3. Water Rainfall should provide all the irrigations necessary at this time of the year.

  December 1. Sow Seeds Ripe fuits are bright orange (or golden in the yellow flowered forms) when ripe. Remove the pulp from the seed. The seeds are large with a pearlescent appearance. They should be sown fresh, if possible. Sow the seed in deep pots or trays humous rich soil. Just press the seeds into the soil until they are flush with the surface. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate - usually in four to six weeks. 2. Fertilize Fertilize lightly (half strength) with a mild fertilizer or an organic fertilizer, such as Dr. Earth. 3. Water Rainfall should provide all the irrigations necessary at this time of the year.

• Sow Seeds When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements? July Ripe fuits are bright orange (or golden in the yellow flowered forms) when ripe. Remove the pulp from the seed. The seeds are large with a pearlescent appearance. They should be sown fresh, if possible. Sow the seed in deep pots or trays humous rich soil. Just press the seeds into the soil until they are flush with the surface. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate - usually in four to six weeks. August Ripe fuits are bright orange (or golden in the yellow flowered forms) when ripe. Remove the pulp from the seed. The seeds are large with a pearlescent appearance. They should be sown fresh, if possible. Sow the seed in deep pots or trays humous rich soil. Just press the seeds into the soil until they are flush with the surface. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate - usually in four to six weeks. September Ripe fuits are bright orange (or golden in the yellow flowered forms) when ripe. Remove the pulp from the seed. The seeds are large with a pearlescent appearance. They should be sown fresh, if possible. Sow the seed in deep pots or trays humous rich soil. Just press the seeds into the soil until they are flush with the surface. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate - usually in four to six weeks. October Ripe fuits are bright orange (or golden in the yellow flowered forms) when ripe. Remove the pulp from the seed. The seeds are large with a pearlescent appearance. They should be sown fresh, if possible. Sow the seed in deep pots or trays humous rich soil. Just press the seeds into the soil until they are flush with the surface. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate - usually in four to six weeks. November Ripe fuits are bright orange (or golden in the yellow flowered forms) when ripe. Remove the pulp from the seed. The seeds are large with a pearlescent appearance. They should be sown fresh, if possible. Sow the seed in deep pots or trays humous rich soil. Just press the seeds into the soil until they are flush with the surface. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate - usually in four to six weeks. December Ripe fuits are bright orange (or golden in the yellow flowered forms) when ripe. Remove the pulp from the seed. The seeds are large with a pearlescent appearance. They should be sown fresh, if possible. Sow the seed in deep pots or trays humous rich soil. Just press the seeds into the soil until they are flush with the surface. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate - usually in four to six weeks.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? January Fertilize lightly (half strength) with a mild fertilizer or an organic fertilizer, such as Dr. Earth. February Fertilize lightly (half strength) with a mild fertilizer or an organic fertilizer, such as Dr. Earth. March Fertilize lightly (half strength) with a mild fertilizer or an organic fertilizer, such as Dr. Earth. September Fertilize lightly (half strength) with a mild fertilizer or an organic fertilizer, such as Dr. Earth. October Fertilize lightly (half strength) with a mild fertilizer or an organic fertilizer, such as Dr. Earth. November Fertilize lightly (half strength) with a mild fertilizer or an organic fertilizer, such as Dr. Earth. December Fertilize lightly (half strength) with a mild fertilizer or an organic fertilizer, such as Dr. Earth.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Rainfall should provide all the irrigations necessary at this time of the year. February Rainfall should provide all the irrigations necessary at this time of the year. March Rainfall should provide all the irrigations necessary at this time of the year. April Rainfall should provide most of the irrigations necessary at this time of the year. May Established plants have surprisingly low water needs. Nonetheless water occassionaly for the best performance. June Established plants have surprisingly low water needs. Nonetheless water occassionaly for the best performance. July Established plants have surprisingly low water needs. Nonetheless water occassionaly for the best performance. August Established plants have surprisingly low water needs. Nonetheless water occassionaly for the best performance. September Established plants have surprisingly low water needs. Nonetheless water occassionaly for the best performance. October Rainfall should provide most of the irrigations necessary at this time of the year. November Rainfall should provide all the irrigations necessary at this time of the year. December Rainfall should provide all the irrigations necessary at this time of the year.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? May During the warm, dry months of summer mealybugs occassionally attack established plants. Hose the plants off regularly, contral nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions. June During the warm, dry months of summer mealybugs occassionally attack established plants. Hose the plants off regularly, contral nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions. July During the warm, dry months of summer mealybugs occassionally attack established plants. Hose the plants off regularly, contral nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions. August During the warm, dry months of summer mealybugs occassionally attack established plants. Hose the plants off regularly, contral nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions. September During the warm, dry months of summer mealybugs occassionally attack established plants. Hose the plants off regularly, contral nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions.

  Treat for Pest/Disease How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements? May If mealybugs are discovered hose the plants off regularly, control nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions. June If mealybugs are discovered hose the plants off regularly, control nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions. July If mealybugs are discovered hose the plants off regularly, control nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions. August If mealybugs are discovered hose the plants off regularly, control nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions. September If mealybugs are discovered hose the plants off regularly, control nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions. October If mealybugs are discovered hose the plants off regularly, control nearby Argentine ants, insure good air circulation and if still necessary treat with insicticidal soap per label instructions.