Zea mays (95 days) Open pollinated. A nutrient-dense grain that is fast maturing under harsh conditions, and stands strong for machine harvest. The soft starch makes fluffy cornbread and also binds well for Johnnycakes and tortillas.
Allium ampeloprasum (porrum group) (84 days) Open pollinated. 6" tall, 3" thick shanks. Blue-green leaves. Very cold tolerant. A good candidate for overwintering.
Lactuca sativa (49 days) Open pollinated. Unique Butterhead/Romaine combination with ruffled savoyed leaves dappled red and green. Very crisp and buttery.
Cucumis melo (80 days) Open pollinated. Round-to-oblong 2–3 lb fruit that embodies the texture, flavor and redolence of the finest pear. High yielding, even in melon-challenging seasons.
Cucumis melo (88 days) Open pollinated. Firm orange flesh is mild but sweet with just the right amount of musk. 3-lb oval fruits feature exquisite netting.
Capsicum annuum (65 days) Open pollinated. Also known as Golden Delicious Apple Pepper. Heirloom from Hungary forms delicious flattened thick-walled fruits that ripen through yellow to red.
Solanum lycopersicum (65 days) Open pollinated. This productive cherry is the result of a cross between a beefsteak and two cherries, one orange and one red. Rich sweet flavor, regular tomato foliage.
Solanum lycopersicum (90 days) Open pollinated. A good Roma type for cold climates. Makes a richly textured sweet sauce that’s just brimming with flavor. Also good for fresh eating.
Solanum lycopersicum (86 days) Open pollinated. Deep red dry meaty paste; 6-8 oz tomatoes shaped like banana peppers. Noted for its sparse seed cavity and excellent flavor fresh, canned or frozen.
Solanum lycopersicum (65 days) Open pollinated. This large elongated 3–6" pinkish plum tomato was a winner in our “paste” test! Very flavorful, sweet d and meaty.
Cucurbita maxima (95 days) Open pollinated. 4–6 lb subtly ribbed, slightly flattened 6x5" fruits ripen to buff chestnut-brown with a blue sheen. Flesh is moist but not watery. Great keeper.