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Cynara scolymus
(120 days from transplant)
Open-pollinated.
Each plant produces up to eight flower buds. A biennial that must be tricked into behaving like a winter has passed in order to produce this year.
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Brassica rapa
(60 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Striking purple-red 10" Chinese cabbage. A bit tricky to grow: heads are prone to internal tipburn.
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Brassica rapa (chinensis group)
(20 days baby, 45 days full size)
Open-pollinated.
Lettucy pale green ruffled leaves. Mild, sweet. Will re-grow after cuttings. Cold hardy.
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Brassica juncea
(20 days baby, 40 days mature)
Open-pollinated.
Light golden-green leaves are curled and lacy, add lift to salad mixes. Mustardy zing. Resists bolting in heat.
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Brassica rapa (japonica group)
(40 days)
Open-pollinated.
Japanese heirloom. Deeply cut fringed leaves on slender white stalks. For microgreens, cut-and-come-again, succession plantings and baby leaf production.
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Brassica juncea (integlifolia group)
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Japanese heirloom. Large purple-tinted savoyed leaves. Peppery flavor. Standard mesclun ingredient. Cold tolerant.
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Brassica rapa
(45 days full size; 21 baby)
Open-pollinated.
Grows in rosettes like tatsoi, but bigger, more upright with leaves less shiny and more puckered. Harvest young for salad greens or mature for braising.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(57 days)
Open-pollinated.
6" pods. Long a standard for flavor. Not heat tolerant, but excellent for fall crops. White seed.
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Phaseolus lunatus
(103 days)
Open-pollinated.
18" tall. 3 tender beans per pod, grey in the shell stage and drying to buff with purple and black mottling. White flowers.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom bears 7-9" pods with nutty flavor. Very productive. Excellent for freezing. Brown seed.
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Purple Podded Pole Bean
New catalog listings coming in late November
Phaseolus vulgaris
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom from the Ozarks. Vigorous vines produce tender bright purple pods.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Beautiful 6-7" green pods with purple streaking. Tan seed with dark stripes. Also known as Preacher Bean.
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Phaseolus coccineus
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
10-12' tall. Mottled black and purple seeds. Ornamental brilliant scarlet blossoms. Snap or shell bean.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(68 days shell)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom shell bean is buff with red stripes. Also known as Speckled Bays.
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Beta vulgaris
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Grown for greens, not roots. Large glossy reddish-purple leaves. Holds quality in summer but best in fall and under winter cover.
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Beta vulgaris
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Vibrantly golden beets, sweet and delicious. Elongated pyramid shape with no green shoulders. Greens also delicious!
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(85 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Consistent yields of exceptionally tender, high-quality blue-green domed 8” heads with rather large beads. Tolerates some heat.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(67 days)
F-1 hybrid.
6-7" semi-domed head with blue-green medium-large bead. Moderate side shoot production. Cannot tolerate extreme heat.
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Brassica oleracea (capitata group)
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
French heirloom. Large medium-green heads average 4-6 lb. Juicy, with mild semi-sweet flavor.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(60 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Short stems bear compact 1-2 lb uniform firm white tight heads with fine beads. Early, but less dense than later varieties.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(62 days) F-1 hybrid. This super early deep purple cauliflower with tight curds will start forming heads before... read more
(62 days) F-1 hybrid. This super early deep purple cauliflower with tight curds will start forming heads before... read more
Cucumis melo var. flexuosus
(55 days from transplant)
Open-pollinated.
Specialty heirloom "snake melon" cuke. Curved coiled slender fruit with light and dark green stripes. Best eaten at 8-18".
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Cucumis sativus
(61 days)
Open-pollinated.
Extra-long Asian slicer. Up to 15" long. Trellis for straight fruit. Sets well in heat.
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Cucumis sativus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom performs in tunnels and outdoors. 10-14" slim Euro-type cuke with mild flavor; not bitter, few seeds. Trellis for straight fruits.
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Cucumis sativus
(63 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic slicer for the Northeast. Dark green 8-8.5" uniform fruits. Vigorous throughout the season.
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Cucumis sativus
(64 days)
Open-pollinated.
Unique white slicer. 7-8" slim creamy-white fruit with crisp non-bitter flesh. Excellent flavor.
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Solanum melongena
(58 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Light purple 11" elongated Chinese eggplant. Vigorous, stress-tolerant and early.
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Solanum melongena
(88 days)
Open-pollinated.
Italian heirloom. White with lavender streaking, plump, 3-4" wide by 5" long. Fruits avg 2 lb. Creamy, delicate, great for gourmet markets.
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Alternative lawn mix includes 13 species of short and creeping plants, many of which feed pollinators.
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Achillea millefolium
F-1 hybrid.
Full range of soft pastel colors on flat flower heads. Easy to grow. 18-24".
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Ageratum houstonianum
(40 days from transplanting)
Open-pollinated.
A cutting ageratum with long stems.
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Lobularia maritima
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Free-flowering long-blooming fragrant 4" dwarf white groundcover. Easy to grow.
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Lobularia maritima
(63 days)
Open-pollinated.
Easy-to-grow dwarf 3" tall alyssum with fragrant purple flowers.
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Lobularia maritima
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Similar to Carpet of Snow, but slightly taller.
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Amaranthus caudatus
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Vigorous 2-4' branching annual with long drooping red tassels.
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Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
F-1 hybrid.
Hardy “New York” perennial asters bloom late in red, purple, bluish and white. 4' tall.
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Centaurea cyanus
(96 days)
Open-pollinated.
Annual. Flowers have dark centers in maroons and purples that fade into white outer petals, creating a frosted effect.
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Centaurea cyanus
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Annual. Ruffled dark maroon flowers, sometimes called Black Gem Bachelor’s Button. 3' tall. Hard to find.
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Centaurea cyanus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Early frilly 2" periwinkle-blue blooms on semi-dwarf 2' plants. A popular favorite with a long bloom period.
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Platycodon grandiflorus
Open-pollinated.
Long-lasting deep blue rounded star-shaped flowers. Buds like inflated balloons.
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Moluccella laevis
(110 days)
Open-pollinated.
Everlasting annual. Spikes of bright green bell-shaped “flowers” turn creamy white when dried for winter arrangements.
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Bupleurum griffithii
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Everlasting annual. Features round leaves and unusual yellowish flowers air dry perfectly, retaining their color. Great filler for bouquets.
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Tropaeolum peregrinum
Open-pollinated.
Profuse 8' vines with deeply lobed foliage and clusters of lacy golden-yellow flowers.
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Callistephus chinensis
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Cutflower in apricot, blue, pink, red, rose, salmon and white with yellow centers. 2½' tall.
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Callistephus chinensis
(110 days)
Open-pollinated.
Pompon blooms in purple, salmon, magenta, rose and lavender on long wiry stems.
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Cynoglossum amabile
Open-pollinated.
Bright dainty 5-petaled azure-blue blossoms. 16-18" tall.
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Physalis alkekengi
Open-pollinated.
Grown for deep orange “lanterns,” the calyxes, for dried arrangements.
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Cleome hassleriana
Open-pollinated.
Pure white spidery flower clusters atop 4' bushes that look vaguely like cannabis. Blooms all summer.
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Aquilegia vulgaris
Open-pollinated.
Spurless blossoms are mostly pink, with a few purples and whites. 2½' tall.
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Ratibida columnifera
Open-pollinated.
Yellow petals around protruding chocolate-brown center disk.
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Cosmos bipinnatus
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Mix of pinks and white singles on 30–40" plants that stay upright through the summer. Especially good in pots.
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Cosmos bipinnatus
(85-90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Pinks, roses, magentas and occasional whites. 4-5'.
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Cosmos sulphureus
Open-pollinated.
Flame-red free-flowering double blossoms on wiry stems. 4' tall.
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Thymus serpyllum
Open-pollinated.
Creeping sweet-scented ground cover with purple flowers good in rock gardens, between stepping stones or on dry slopes.
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Leucanthemum x superbum
F-1 hybrid.
Quilled petals of creamy white blossoms are fully double. 24-28" tall.
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Dianthus x hybrida
Open-pollinated.
Annual. Otherworldly, deeply-fringed, 1½" blossoms create a wispy feathery effect. Mix of carmine, white, pink and bicolored blooms. Heavenly fragrance. 14" tall.
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Dianthus caryophyllus
Open-pollinated.
Fully double fringed carnations in red, violet, rose, white and bicolor. 20".
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Craspedia globosa
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Globular dimpled ¾" yellow flower heads set atop durable 18" stems.
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Saponaria officinalis
Open-pollinated.
Not a dye plant; saponin-rich roots and leaves used to gently wash wool. Sweetly clove-scented pink perennial attracts pollinators. 3' plant.
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Coreopsis tinctoria
Open-pollinated.
Beautiful native ornamental. Provides a full palette of color from yellows and greens to rusts and browns-and even black.
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Myosotis sylvatica
Open-pollinated.
Clusters of tiny sky-blue flowers. Self-seeds. 6" tall.
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Gaillardia aristata
(90 days) Perennial to Zone 4. Sun-loving native wildflower of the American Southwest blooms its first year. Petals radiate... read more
(90 days) Perennial to Zone 4. Sun-loving native wildflower of the American Southwest blooms its first year. Petals radiate... read more
Gaillardia pulchella
Open-pollinated.
Daisy-type flowers in reds, yellow, rust and orange with a prominent colored center. Free flowering, low maintenance and easy to grow. Attracts butterflies. Good cutflower.
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Helenium autumnale
Open-pollinated.
Bronze, brown, crimson and yellow for an end-of-summer display. 4-5' tall. Also called Sunny Bride.
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Heliotropium arborescens
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Very fragrant. Flat clusters of tiny star-shaped royal blue flowers. 14-18" tall.
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Alcea rosea
Open-pollinated.
Old-fashioned single 7' beauty in red, yellow, white and rose.
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Polemonium caeruleum
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Sky blue blooms with gold stamens. Prefers shade. 1' tall.
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Viola tricolor
Open-pollinated.
Cute tricolor blooms in violet, lavender and canary yellow. 4-6" tall.
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Lobelia pendula
(60 days) Annual. A waterfall of reds, blues and whites to grace your garden, window boxes and hanging baskets. Very uniform tiny... read more
(60 days) Annual. A waterfall of reds, blues and whites to grace your garden, window boxes and hanging baskets. Very uniform tiny... read more
Nigella hispanica
Open-pollinated.
Decorative golden-brown pods with long fancy tendrils. Doubles as a cutflower. 16" stems.
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Nigella damascena
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Mix of pink, blue and white flowers. Spiky decorative seed pods used in dried arrangements. 18".
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Lupinus polyphyllus
F-1 hybrid.
Genetics determine that blues will dominate in lupine mixes. Revitalize your patch with a new burst of red.
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Lupinus polyphyllus
F-1 hybrid.
Mostly purple blooms with some bicolors in magenta, white and pink.
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Lychnis chalcedonica
Open-pollinated.
Brilliant scarlet, cross-shaped florets. Attractive to pollinators, excellent for cutflowers. 3' tall.
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Tagetes erecta
Open-pollinated.
Early mix of orange, gold, yellow. Large fully doubled flowers. 30" tall.
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Tagetes patula
Open-pollinated.
Ruffled double flowers in rust, yellow, orange, red and bicolors. Neat, compact 10" plants.
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Tagetes patula
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Small single striped flowers with bright stripes of burgundy and yellow. Good for bouquets. 20" tall.
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Tagetes patula
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Anemone-flowered dwarf. Bicolored double blooms are deep rusty orange, petals edged with gold. 10-12" tall.
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Tagetes patula
Open-pollinated.
Mix of yellow, gold, orange and red. Double flowers are 2-2½" wide. Compact 10-12" plants.
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Tagetes tenuifolia
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Compact 10-12" plant bears tiny fragrant deep orange flowers. Colorful tasty additions to salads.
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Reseda odorata
Open-pollinated.
Insignificant yellow-green blossoms grown for their enticing raspberry scent. Once common in Paris. Compact plants.
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Setaria italica
Open-pollinated.
Annual. This strain's graceful 3–6" seedheads are covered with golden-russet hairs, so they are softer and look less seedy than other types.
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Ipomoea purpurea
Open-pollinated.
Cheery masses of white flowers with blue or pink accents in a festive array of patterns. Vigorous 6' climbers.
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Ipomoea tricolor
(115 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic morning glory. Intense azure blooms lighten toward center; a sun-loving 12' vine.
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Ipomoea nil
Open-pollinated.
Ethereal bicolor flowers feature white cups streaked with sky blue. Climbing vine grows 8-10'.
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Ipomoea purpurea
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Climbs to at least 8-9' with trellising, rich deep purple bloom with a glowing magenta center and dark 5-pointed star pattern.
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Convolvulus tricolor
(50 days) Annual. This bush morning glory charmed us in our 2023 flower trials! Shapely 18" tall bushes (that’s right, no... read more
(50 days) Annual. This bush morning glory charmed us in our 2023 flower trials! Shapely 18" tall bushes (that’s right, no... read more
Tropaeolum majus
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Spicy edible creamy-yellow flowers with rich brown centers. Plants mound to about 12" tall.
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Tropaeolum majus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dark purplish-green leaves with brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers contrast well with other varieties. 16" plants.
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Tropaeolum majus
(42 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bushy variety holds its blooms above the foliage. Early free-flowering blend of orange, yellow, red and gold. 16".
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Tropaeolum majus
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red, orange, gold and bicolor shades. Red blossoms spicier than lighter colors. Prolific blossom set. 4-6' tall.
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Tropaeolum majus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large spurless upward-facing flowers. Compact non-trailing plant habit. Recommended for commercial growers. 12".
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Nicotina alata
(70-80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Elegant abundant upward-facing 2" star-shaped light chartreuse flowers upon 3' plants of contrasting green.
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Nepeta mussinii
Open-pollinated.
Soft grey-green leaves with clusters of bluish-lavender tubular flowers. 1' tall.
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Phlox drummondi
Open-pollinated.
Large umbel blooms in a range of pinks, reds, white, and bicolor combinations. 24" sprawling plants.
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Scabiosa atropurpurea
Open-pollinated.
Mix features purple, lavender, red, pink, white and almost-maroon. Each 2" bloom is a rounded mass of tiny florets.
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Scabiosa stellata
(90 days) Delicate periwinkle flowers with silvery centers pass by into ethereal bronze globes of transparent seedheads that are... read more
(90 days) Delicate periwinkle flowers with silvery centers pass by into ethereal bronze globes of transparent seedheads that are... read more
Papaver
Open-pollinated.
Unusual fully double ruffled flower of the deepest purple, almost black. Strong tall stems. 2'.
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Papaver
Open-pollinated.
White spots on petals form a cross reminiscent of the Danish flag. Attractive large seedheads ideal for drying. 27" stems.
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Papaver orientale
Open-pollinated.
Fuzzy fern-like leaves, showy buds open to dazzling scarlet blooms with contrasting black eyes. Grows 16".
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Papaver
Open-pollinated.
Elegant semi-double blooms all summer in shades of pink, rose, salmon, scarlet and white. 2½' tall.
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Rudbeckia hirta
Open-pollinated.
Hues of yellow, gold, orange and reddish brown, with chocolate-brown centers. Great for borders and cut flowers. 2-3' stems.
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Rudbeckia hirta
(86 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bright 4" golden-orange blooms with deep-set brown eyes. Long strong stems set on 24-30" plants make this an outstanding cutflower.
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Salvia farinacea
Open-pollinated.
True blue flower spikes are abundant for weeks on bushy 3' plants. Grey-green foliage.
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Salvia viridis
Open-pollinated.
White and blue flowers set off by large pink-to-purple bracts. Leaves entirely green. Remains colorful when dried. 18" stalks.
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Chasmanthium latifolium
Open-pollinated.
Perennial. Strong 2' arching stems with airy flattened seedheads are beautiful for dried arrangements.
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Antirrhinum majus
(90 days) Open-pollinated snapdragon with a twist, please! A star in our 2023 flower trials, and our whole staff gushed when we... read more
(90 days) Open-pollinated snapdragon with a twist, please! A star in our 2023 flower trials, and our whole staff gushed when we... read more
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Open-pollinated.
Bright red, 2-2½" fully double flowers, excellent for drying. 30-40" tall.
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Helianthus annuus
(70-90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Lovely mix of earthen shades: bright yellow to bronze and purples. Blossoms 4-6" across. 6-8' multibranching stalks. A top seller.
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Helianthus annuus
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
A traditional variety of giant single-stem sunflower with large seed heads. One to grow if you want to eat the seeds or plant a maze. 6”12'.
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Helianthus annuus
(65 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Also known as Rouge Royale. Gorgeous 5-7" dark red pollen-free blossoms on 5-6' multi-branching stems. Favorite among commercial growers for its color.
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Helianthus annuus
(55 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Deep red petals surround a brown disc on 4–6" flowerheads. Pollen-free, 4–6' tall.
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Helianthus annuus
(55 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Ruby-red petals with lemon tips. Dark centers sometimes shade into pink. Gorgeous pollen-free 4-5" flowers on 6' branching plants.
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Helianthus annuus
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Vibrant 8" flowers, yellow surrounding a dark disk, on 5' plants. Can be grown as a single stem or pinched to branch out.
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Helianthus debilis
Open-pollinated.
Pale yellow petals are nearly white and contrast well with the rich dark center disk. Polyheaded with 5' stalks, 3-4" blossoms.
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Helianthus annuus
(55-65 days) F-1 hybrid. This splendid single-stem sunflower matches the cutting standard ProCut® Orange in reliability, quality... read more
(55-65 days) F-1 hybrid. This splendid single-stem sunflower matches the cutting standard ProCut® Orange in reliability, quality... read more
Lathyrus odoratus
Open-pollinated.
Bred in 1898. Highly scented deep maroon flowers tolerant of heat. 5-6' vines.
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Lathyrus odoratus
Open-pollinated.
Contains solids, bicolors, reverse bicolors, flakes and stripes in a wide array. Over 5' tall.
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Lathyrus odoratus
Open-pollinated.
Semi-dwarf 20" bush-type plants need no support, produce full-length stems. Mix includes chianti, pink, blue-violet and lavender.
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Lathyrus odoratus
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Mixture of crimson, scarlet, white, lavender, deep rose, medium blue and pink. Long stems make ideal cutflowers. 4-6' staking variety.
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Lathyrus odoratus
Open-pollinated.
A white sweet pea with real fragrance! Heavenly blooms last longer and are more fragrant than the whites in the Mammoth Mix. 5-6' vines.
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Lathyrus latifolius
Open-pollinated.
The traditional English cottage sweet pea. Shades of rose, white and pink in big clusters. Good cutflowers. Climbs 6'.
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Lathyrus odoratus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Mix of blue, lavender, pink, purple, chocolate, orange and scarlet, streaked with white. Huge blossoms and great as a cutflower. Over 5' tall.
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Tithonia rotundifolia
Open-pollinated.
Bright orange 3-4" blooms comparable to Torch’s. Upright and uniform habit. Attracts butterflies. 4' tall.
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Verbena hybrida var. grandiflora
Open-pollinated.
Mix of deep magenta, white, lilac, blue-violet and fuchsia, with white throats. Multi-branching semi-sprawling habit.
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Verbena bonariensis
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Proud strong 3”4' stems topped with vibrant purple flowers that bloom from July to October. Ideal cutflower. Extremely drought-resistant.
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Zinnia elegans
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large ruffled zinnia blossoms resemble chrysanthemums. Profuse immense blooms in scarlet, orange, pink, yellow. 3' tall.
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Zinnia elegans
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
3-4' tall and bushy blooms with masses of brilliant 4-6" double flowers in red, yellow, orange, lavender, maroon, violet and white.
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Zinnia elegans
Open-pollinated.
Blend of cherry, orange, pink, purple, scarlet, white and yellow dahlia-flowered blossoms 4-5" across. Excellent for cutting. 3½'.
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Zinnia elegans
Open-pollinated.
Small 2' plants with flowers 2½-3" across. Wide range of colors includes orange, yellow, white, pink, lavender and scarlet.
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Zinnia elegans
Open-pollinated.
Even Gene, who doesn’t like gaudy zinnias, was attracted to Scarlet Flame’s elegant bright scarlet blooms. 3' stems. Predates 1934.
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Zinnia elegans
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Huge single and double blooms on 30" plants. Colors include red, magenta, purple, orange, lavender and pink. Our best-selling zinnia.
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Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
Warted assorted flats, rounds, short pears and spoons in a variety of colors and patterns.
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Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
Eight kinds of early-maturing types, with small spoon, bicolored pear and small orange most prevalant.
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Amaranthus tricolor
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Very red Jamaican traditional green for Callaloo stew. Beautiful tricolor blaze makes it ornamental as well.
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Beta vulgaris
(56 days)
Open-pollinated.
Gold, yellow, orange and pink stems, midribs and veins. Tender dark green to bronze leaves with mild chard flavor.
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Beta vulgaris
(56 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Large light green semi-savoyed leaves contrast with bright yellow stems and veins.
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Beta vulgaris
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Tender smooth leaves, thin stems, spinach-like flavor. Lasts through summer into fall. Withstands some frosts.
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Beta vulgaris
(56 full size; 30 days baby leaf)
Open-pollinated.
Much like Fordhook, except it’s more compact, deeply savoyed, more uniform and with a narrower stem. Long harvest window.
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Cichorium endivia
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Also known as Escarole. Smooth broad green outer leaves with creamy yellow closely bunched center leaves. Especially good as a fall crop; tolerates frost under row cover.
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Cichorium endivia
(42 days)
Open-pollinated.
French heirloom. Large frizzy sweet endive with very fine ribs. For late spring and early summer harvests.
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Valerianella locusta
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Very cold-hardy small-seeded small-leaved strain of this winter staple salad green. Can be overwintered.
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Agastache foeniculum
Open-pollinated.
Perennial can grow 3' tall, 2' wide. Vigorous self-sower. Anise-scented foliage and purple flowers delightful as a tea or culinary seasoning, or filler in mixed bouquets.
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Borago officinalis
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bushy 2-3' annual. Bears many small flowers that open blue, turn purple and then pink.
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Thymus vulgaris
Open-pollinated.
Creeping 10-12" mat-forming perennial brings depth of flavor to soups, gravies, casseroles.
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Alchemilla mollis
Open-pollinated.
Perennial. 12-18" Bears large loose sprays of tiny greenish-yellow flowers from early summer onward. Makes a good border and ground cover in shady locations.
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Melissa officinalis
Open-pollinated.
Perennial growing to 2'. Gather its yellow-green scalloped lemony leaves before plants flower.
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Cymbopogon flexuosus
Open-pollinated.
Perennial in Zones 9-11, grown as an annual in our climate. Coarse grass sets 6-12 harvestable stalks, looking something like pencil leeks, slightly bulbous at the base.
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Althaea officinalis
Open-pollinated.
Perennial. Cousin to the hollyhock, 4-6' showy plant with attractive flowers, used to soothe and soften irritated skin and membranes and to relieve coughs.
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Tagetes lucida
(80 days) Annual. Native to Guatemala and Mexico; also known as Sweet Mace, Mexican Mint Marigold, Winter Tarragon and Cloud Plant.... read more
(80 days) Annual. Native to Guatemala and Mexico; also known as Sweet Mace, Mexican Mint Marigold, Winter Tarragon and Cloud Plant.... read more
Silybum marianum
Open-pollinated.
Named for the bold white splashes on its glossy leaves, said to be from Mary’s milk. Fast-growing 3-5' annual with leaves up to 8x24".
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Mentha pulegium
Open-pollinated.
Perennial. Hardy aromatic ground cover; plants creep with only the lavender flower stalks rising above the ground.
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Rosmarinus officinalis
Open-pollinated.
Beloved tender perennial growing to 3-4'. Cannot withstand temperatures below 17°, may be overwintered indoors if kept cool and moist.
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Galium odoratum
Open-pollinated.
Perennial ground cover for shade. Whorls of pointed vanilla-scented leaves covered with clusters of tiny snowy-white spring flowers. 6-8" tall.
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Hypericum perforatum
Open-pollinated.
1-3' perennial hardy to Zone 3. Pretty yellow flower of fields and meadows turns tinctures and oils deep red.
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Achillea millefolium
Open-pollinated.
Perennial grows 1-2', spreads slowly, preferring lean soil. Rich garden soil may produce lush 3' plants that need staking. Zone 2.
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Sinapis alba
(70-85 days)
Open-pollinated.
As easy to grow as the leafy mustards. The variety of mustard most familiar to American palates, but pallid without the addition of turmeric.
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Matricaria recutita
Open-pollinated.
7" plants, tiny golden flowers, may please Chamomile aficionados.
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Ocimum basilicum
Open-pollinated.
Vigorous mulberry-tinted basil with anise fragrance makes a highly decorative tall bushy plant. Slow to bolt.
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Ocimum basilicum
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
The choice of many connoisseurs for making pesto. Also called Perfumed Basil. Leaves are slightly smaller and finer than Sweet Basil with more aroma and potency.
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Ocimum basilicum
(64 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Chosen for its intense lemony fragrance. Medium-sized bright green leaves.
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Ocimum basilicum minimum
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
8" and maintains a compact mound of light green leaves and white flowers. Its leaves are small, thin and strongly scented.
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Ocimum basilicum
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
The heaviest-yielding variety, recommended for drying, all-around great eating, and large-scale pesto production.
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Anethum graveolens
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bouquet is usually grown for dill weed production because its leaves are sweeter and more refined than those of Mammoth.
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Origanum syriacum
Open-pollinated.
An oregano that carries a bit of zing, and is a necessary ingredient in the condiment za’atar. Bushy tender perennial, hardy to Zone 10, grown as an annual in colder climes.
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Petroselinum crispum
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Double-curled type with long upright stiff stems. Holds color all season, tolerates heat and repeated cuttings.
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Petroselinum crispum
(78 days)
Open-pollinated.
Smooth and shiny large wide dark green leaves. Upright form with vigorous growth.
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Satureja montana
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Perennial. Leaves shinier and thicker, stronger and more pungent than Summer Savory.
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Brassica oleracea (acephala group)
(30 days baby, 55 days mature)
Open-pollinated.
Frilly purple leaves suitable for baby leaf or bunching. Similar to Redbor leaf shape and color.
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Brassica napus (pabularia group)
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Unsurpassed tenderness and flavor. Green oakleaf with purple veining darkens in cold weather. Wilts quickly once picked. Great microgreens.
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Brassica napus (pabularia group)
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Unsurpassed tenderness and flavor. Green oakleaf with purple veining darkens in cold weather. Wilts quickly once picked. Great microgreens.
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Lactuca sativa
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Compact hardy plants with reddish-amber–tipped green leaves and crunchy batavian taste. French heirloom stands the test of time as well as the chill of fall.
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Lactuca sativa
(58 days)
Open-pollinated.
Attractive frizzy foliage is light red on top, light green at base. Use in salad for loft and texture, for accent or garnish. Very cold tolerant.
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Lactuca sativa
(46 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bronze-red oakleaves. Compact frilly rosette. Buttery. Best in cool weather.
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Lactuca sativa
(46 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bright green frilly notched leaves. Compact rosette. Best in cool weather.
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Lactuca sativa
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Frilly looseleaf lettuce with deeply cut pointed leaves. A standard component of salad mixes. Recommended for overwintering and cool weather.
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Lactuca sativa
(49 days)
Open-pollinated.
Unique Butterhead/Romaine combination with ruffled savoyed leaves dappled red and green. Very crisp and buttery.
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Cucumis melo
(80 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Green flesh. Round uniform 1.5-3 lb fruit with light but full net. Skin blushes yellow as fruit ripens. Harvest at full slip.
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Abelmoschus esculentus
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Edible and ornamental. Slender burgundy pods best harvested at 4". Green leaves and burgundy stems and pods.
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Brassica napus
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
Canadian origin. Uniform 5-6" almost neckless rutabaga with deep purple crown and cream-yellow base. Sweet pale yellow flesh.
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Brassica rapa
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Purple tops, white bottoms, white flesh.
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Pisum sativum
(66 days)
Open-pollinated.
Vigorous vines produce 7-8 sweet and meaty peas per pod. Holds color and texture well.
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Capsicum annuum
(70 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Deep carmine horn-shaped 2.5x6" fruits. Classic Italian Corno di Toro type. Unusually sweet. Widely adapted and early maturing.
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Capsicum annuum
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Fluorescent orange 1.5x3.5" fruits look like tiny carrots. Prolific fruit set. Fruity and hot. 5,000-30,000 Scovilles.
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Capsicum annuum
(66 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Blocky bright orange bell with fruity flavor. Thick-walled crunchy squat bells.
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Capsicum annuum
(72 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Glossy yellow blocky 4" 4-lobed bell. Nice, sweet and crisp. Generous leaf canopy.
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Cucurbita pepo
(102 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic heirloom. 4 lb orange fruit with medium ribbing. The standard for pies.
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Raphanus raphanistrum subs. sativus
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Oblong green-and-white-skinned radish with sweet tender bright rose flesh. Good storage.
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Momordica charantia
(65 days)
F-1 hybrid.
8-14" fruit with bright pastel-green bumps and fluting. Called balsam pear in Asia and karela in India.
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Cucurbita pepo
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bulbous fruit has thin pale green skin with white specks. Vigorous bush habit, cranks out the fruits. Firm and flavorful.
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Cucurbita pepo
(48 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Uniform bright yellow fruit with pale green “stars” on the blossom end. Open plant with very few spines.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red oxheart nippled 8 oz heirloom paste. Consistent good flavor; sets the standard for paste tomatoes.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Green with yellow and amber-pink tinge,12-16 oz, oblate beefsteak. Best green eating tomato.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(71 days)
Open-pollinated.
Yellow pink-blushed fuzzy 2 oz fruit. Soft-skinned, juicy, very sweet and fruity heirloom. Relatively early and prolific.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(73 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Red uniform 6 oz fruits. Flavorful, mild, juicy, a little mealy. Rarely crack; no green shoulders.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Striped 1 lb irregular fruits. Yellow and red marbled flesh, silky smooth with complex low-acid fruity sweetness.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(86 days)
Open-pollinated.
Pink 15 oz rough oblate beefsteak. Rich old-fashioned heirloom tomato taste. Perfect for sandwiches.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(82 days)
Open-pollinated.
Yellow large slightly ribbed 1 lb fruit with ring-scar at blossom end. Variable quality; eat the pretty ones, compost the rest. Potato-leaf foliage.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(64 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Red small fruit, with bomb-proof resistance against late blight lineage US 23. Great taste, highly productive, great look at market.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(60 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Large bright yellow cherries! Productive, disease resistant, crack-free and borne in large clusters.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Deep red 1+" cherry. Superb rich sweet flavor makes up for annoying tendency to crack.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Deep red 1+" cherry. Superb rich sweet flavor makes up for annoying tendency to crack.
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Citrullus lanatus
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Pink flesh. Large heirloom, round-to-oblong 10-20 lb fruit has dark green skin with yellow spots.
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Citrullus lanatus
(78 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Icebox. Bright crisp orange flesh. Oblong 6 lb fruit with dark green stripes on light green base.
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Cucurbita pepo
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Black-green ribbed 1-1.5 lb fruit. Compact bush habit. Excellent flavor.
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Cucurbita maxima
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic small hubbard. 4-5 lb version of the much larger Blue Hubbard. Compact growth habit.
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Cucurbita maxima
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic heirloom, full-sized. Blue-grey fruit averages 15-20 lb, but can reach 40 lb.
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Cucurbita maxima
(95 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Kabocha. 3.5 lb flattened large fruit with orange-red skin streaked with green. Excellent flavor and good storage.
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Cucurbita moschata
(105 days) Open-pollinated. This exquisite Japanese heirloom is gaining popularity in the U.S., showing up at more and more... read more
(105 days) Open-pollinated. This exquisite Japanese heirloom is gaining popularity in the U.S., showing up at more and more... read more
