Once the Russians reached the islands in the 18th century they found a pseudo-etymology from Russian kurit (ÐºÑÑÐ¸ÑÑ - to smoke) due to the continual fumes and steam above the islands from volcanoes.
An early, indoor start - Giant pumpkin plants require 140 days or more from the time you plant a seed, to the time you harvest the fruit. Growers seeking to break the world record, start seeds in mid to late April, and harvest fruit in early October. That means as many as 160 days, from when the seed was planted!
The peak apple harvest period in Tennessee is between mid August to mid or late October. The best varieties are red delicious, golden or yellow delicious, romes, and winesaps. Apples trees grow in all types of soil with adequate water and nutrients.