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Mediterranean Arugula
The Arugula Mediterranean Rocket Salad, Roquette, 'Eruca sativa', is a select variety grown in Italy to maintain the traditional taste and color of Italian Arygula. Descriptions such as hot with a hint of nut flavor, tart, and spicy are used to describe Arugula. Nothing adds such an exciting, interesting flavor and texture to salads as this green.Rocket Salad Arugula prefers light, fertile, moist, and well drained soil. In warmer climates, delay planting during the heat of the summer. (Eruca sativa)
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Dwarf Mix Bachelor Button
The Bachelor Button Dwarf Blend, 'Centaurea cyanus', is a blend of purple, light blue, pink, and white flowers that will impress you. In addition to the wonderful blend of colors, Bachelor Button Dwarf Mix has other admirable traits including drought tolerance. Bachelor Button is also known as Cornflower. The flowers can be used as dried or cut flowers. Bachelor Button prefers full sun but they will withstand some light shade. Bachelor Button will perform the best in relatively dry soils. (Centaurea cyanus)
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Cinnamon Basil
The Basil Cinnamon, 'Ocimum basilicum', has very attractive violet stems and veining with lavender flowers. You can enjoy your summer garden while sipping a cup of cinnamon basil tea. Cinnamon is not just in the name, it is in the aroma and flavor. In addition to being used in all foods where basil has an impact, Cinnamon basil is delightful as a tea or potpourri. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. (Ocimum basilicum)
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Genovese Basil
The Basil Genovese Italian, 'Ocimum basilicum', is widely grown in Italy. Genovese basil has a strong basil flavor and aroma and is a favorite for pesto. There is nothing like the smell of basil. Basil is the smell of summer. Genovese basil will not disappoint the basil lover. It has a particularly strong fragrance and flavor making it excellent for almost any basil dish. The edible flowers rice, mild vegetables, eggplant and many others. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. (Ocimum basilicum)
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Greek Mini Basil
The Basil Greek Mini Yevani, 'Ocimum basilicum minimum', is a basil lover's treat. Yevani has a strong, spicy basil flavor that is a compliment to any tomato dish. The small mounding plant is excellent for containers. This small-leaved, 12 inch diameter, 6 inch tall mounded basil doesn't give anything to other basils in flavor. It has a very strong basil taste and fragrance that makes "a little go a long way". Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. (Ocimum basilicum 'minimum')
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Lime Basil
The Basil Lime, 'Ocimum basilicum americanum', combines the flavor of basil and lime that gives you and unusual, dramatic, tasty basil. For you basil lovers, do not pass this one up. This rare and tasty basil will work wonders in vinegar, with fish, salad dressings, sauces, and oils. Desserts are a perfect addition for Lime Basil. It can be grown inside in the winter and is a good container plant. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. (Ocimum basilicum 'americanum')
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Baby Lima White Dixie Bean
The Bean Bush Baby Lima White Dixie Butter, 'Phaseolus lunatus', has white, small "baby" lima beans that have a delicious flavor and mature earlier than most limas. Fresh lima beans taste so different than store bought beans that you won't recognize them. The White Dixie Butter is sweet, tender and nutty. This bush lima ends up loaded with pods. Lima beans prefer deep, sandy and well drained soils. Pick the pods when they are bulging but before they begin to turn yellow and dry out. (Phaseolus lunatus)
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Contender Bean
The Bean Bush Snap Contender, 'Phaseolus vulgaris', is the earliest bean we could find. The Contender is tasty, stringless, and it takes only 40 days from sowing to harvest. You just won't find an earlier bean. Contender will tolerate hot temperatures and mildew and is very productive. Like other snap beans, Contender is stringless and excellent cooked or eaten right out of the garden. Snap beans are ready to pick when the pod "snaps" or breaks in half cleanly. This is when the seeds have just begun to form. (Phaseolus vulgaris)
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Blue Lake Bean Pole
The Bean Pole Snap Blue Lake, 'Phaseolus vulgaris', is an old favorite. Blue Lake Pole beans have a beany, sweet flavor and they are fiberless and meaty. Some say pole beans have better flavor than bush beans. If this is so, Blue Lake would support that suggestion. The outstanding flavor combined with high yields make growing these vigorous 5 to 6 foot vines worth the time. Snap beans are ready to pick when the pod "snaps" or breaks in half cleanly. This is when the seeds have just begun to form. (Phaseolus vulgaris)
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Early Wonder Beets
The Beet Early Wonder, 'Beta vulgaris', is considered the best beet for greens. Early Wonder also has very tasty beets and produces a crop quickly. Early Wonder has it all, tasty and abundant greens and very flavorful beets. Did you know the 18 inch tall greens are as tasty as chard or spinach and are very nutritious? This plant is excellent for northern climates and southern climates where multiple crops are possible. Beets prefer deep, well drained soil with lots of organic material. They need to be kept moist. (Beta vulgaris)
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Italian Sprouting Broccoli
The Broccoli Italian Sprouting Di Cicco, 'Brussica rapa (ruvo group)', ia European Heirloom. This very tasty broccoli produces a lot of small to medium heads with a long harvest period. If you have eaten Broccoli in Italy, you know what we say when we say you should try Di Cocco. The plants are tasty and productive. Sow successive plantings every 2 weeks throughout the cool early growing season for continuous harvest. Broccoli prefers light, loamy, well drained soils. (Brussica rapa (ruvo group))
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Raab- Rapini Broccoli
The Broccoli Raab Rapini, 'Brussica rapa (ruvo group)', is known at Italian broccoli. The Raab Rapini has delicate, tender shoots with a spicy but wonderful broccoli-like flavor. Raab is grown for the asparagus-like spring shoot. There is a reason the Europeans love Broccoli Raab, it is a connoisseur's delight. Broccoli Raab Rapini prefers light, loamy, well drained soils. To harvest, cut the budding shoots just before the flowers open. Harvest until shoots are too small and tough. (Brussica rapa (ruvo group))
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Danvers 126 Carrot
The Carrot Danvers 126, 'Daucus carota var. sativus', is excellent in heavy soils. In addition to the nice flavor, it is resistant to cracks and splits. The Danvers 126 worked wonderfully when interplanted with onions and worked particularly well in the heavy soils because of it's higher fiber content. The single most important factor in growing carrots is to have a deep, clod and rock free, well drained soil. A 50% peat moss mix with the soil is ideal. Even moisture is essential. (Daucus carota var. sativus)
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Nantes Carrot
The Carrot Scarlet Nantes, 'Daucus carota var. sativus', is an old standard that has a reputation for sweet flavor and crisp texture. The bright orange-red roots are 6 to 7 inches long. The open pollinated Scarlet Nantes deserves to be and old favorite because of the sweet flavor, crisp texture and an inconspicuous core. The dye from carrots is used to color butter. A 50% peat moss mix with the soil is ideal. Even moisture is essential. (Daucus carota var. sativus)
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Catnip
The Catnip, 'Nepeta cataria', is a plant that will allow you to enjoy a cup of catnip tea while watching your cats frolic in a patch of this fragrant, attractive plant. The tea is very pleasant and has a lemon-mint flavor and fragrance. Along with fresh catnip planted in pots indoors, fresh catnip toys will provide your cats with hours of fun. The tubular flowers are 1/4 to 1/2 inches wide and are massed on spikes. Catnip is used for very informal perennial beds, dried for cat toys, or tea. (Nepeta cataria)
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Common Chives
The Chives Common, 'Allium schoenoprasum', has beautiful edible flowers and delicate onion flavored foliage.The Common Chives are at home anywhere. Not many plants do as many things as this plant does and are as easy to grow, maintain, and they come back every year. The Chives plant is 12 inches tall and has narrow, hollow leaves. Plant in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked or 2 months before first fall frost. Chives prefer rich, well drained soil. (Allium schoenoprasum)
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Coriander Cilantro
The Cilantro Coriander Cal Long Standing, 'Coriandrum sativum', is one of the most useful and tasty herbs available. Both the foliage (cilantro) and seed (coriander), make this herb very versatile. Cilantro is also called Chinese parsley. Cilantro has a thousand uses from as simple as a sprig in chicken soup to chopped in Mexican food. The seed, Coriander, has a strong citrusy, lemon flavor. Senna tea is made from crushed Coriander. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. (Coriandrum sativum)
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Country Gentleman Corn
The Corn Sweet Country Gentleman, 'Zea mays', was introduced in 1891. The tasty, sweet, milky heirloom corn is delightful to eat, and has one unusual trait, the kernels are not arranged in rows. Named for a famous 19th century American agricultural magazine, Country Gentleman is an excellent old variety of corn for the home gardener, Plants are 6 to 7 feet tall and the ears are 8 inches long. Harvest the ears when the husks are dark green and the silks are brown but not brittle. Corn is usually ready 3 weeks after silks appear. (Zea mays)
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Honey & Cream Corn
The Corn Honey & Cream, 'Zea mays var rugosa', is excellent for small gardens and short growing seasons. If we had to choose two vegetables that were much better home grown than bought from a store, corn and tomatoes would be our choice. Honey and Cream allows gardeners with small plots or gardeners in northern climates to enjoy this wonderful flavor. Harvest the ears when the husks are dark green and the silks are brown but not brittle. Corn is usually ready 3 weeks after silks appear. (Zea mays var rugosa)
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Straight Eight Cucumber
The Cucumber Slicing Straight Eight, 'Cucumis sativus', is a very vigorous and productive open pollinated cucumber that is excellent for salads, slicing, or for making dill pickles. There is nothing more refreshing than a cucumber. This older, open pollinated variety is still around because it is simply a great variety. Cucumbers have a shallow root system and therefore require regular moisture. Do not let cucumbers get too big because the vines stop producing if over mature cucumbers stay on the vine. (Cucumis sativus)
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Bouquet Dill
The Dill Bouquet, 'Anethum graveolens', is the most widely grown dill. Bouquet Dill produces early, large seed heads that make this plant excellent for pickling. The Bouquet foliage is also superior sprinkled on new potatoes, tomatoes, grilled salmon, spinach, green beans, cucumbers, squash, and lamb chops. The 30 to 36 inch tall plant is very aromatic. Successive plantings every 2 to 3 weeks will assure a continual fresh supply of foliage. Dill prefers fertile well drained soil with lots of organic matter. (Anethum graveolens)
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Prairie Coneflower Echinacea
The Echinacea Prairie Coneflower, 'Echinacea angustifolia', is a more potent narrow leaf species of Purple Coneflower and is used for its suspected medicinal value. This Coneflower is used by Native Americans to treat snakebites and other maladies. It is an easy to care for North American Native Wild Flower. It is long lived ah has a relatively long bloom period of 30 to 60 days. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. They make excellent cut flowers and borders. (Echinacea angustifolia)
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Black Beauty Eggplant
The Eggplant Black Beauty, 'Solanum melongena', is a very attractive plant with 1 to 3 pound, purple/black fruit that keeps well and has an excellent flavor. Eggplant is a very international vegetable. The unique and tasty dishes cooked in Japan, China, Italy, Russia, and other countries make eggplant a useful and tasty vegetable for your garden. If nighttime temperatures drop below 60 degrees, the fruit will not set. Eggplant prefers rich, deep, loose soils with large amounts of organic material. Provide 1 inch of water a week if it does not rain. (Solanum melongena)
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Feverfew
The Feverfew, 'Tanacetum (Chrysanthemum) parthenium', displays charming clusters of small daisy-like flowers on aromatic bushy plants. The Feverfew has a long history as an herbal remedy and it is popular in Victorian gardens. Feverfew is a reliable, unfussy plant with masses of small white flowers on strong-scented ferny yellow-green foliage. Feverfew prefers well drained soils and moderate to low water conditions. Do not over water. Plant in full sun and deadhead regularly if you do not want to establish volunteer seeds for next year. (Tanacetum (Chrysanthemum) parthenium)
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Dark Red Teatime Red Hibiscus
The Hibiscus Teatime, 'Hibiscus sabdariffa', is a robust, shrub-like annual that is attractive as a hedge or in a border. The red base of the flower is used for tea, juice, sauce, jelly, wines and pies. Hibiscus sabdariffa is widely grown in many areas of Asia, Africa and America. The fleshy red, cup-like, 1 inch base of the flower, called a calyx, is used to make cool drinks and tea. The fruits can be harvested about 10 days after the flowers appear, while the calyces are still tender and juicy. (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
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Red Winter Kale
The Kale Red Winter, 'Brassica oleraceae (Acephla)', is a rare strain of Kale that has very tender, sweet leaves compared to other kales. Most Kale gets sweeter as the first frost hits. Red Winter, an improved Red Russian Kale, is sweet all the time and it is also very tender. Red Winter is excellent for your mesclun salad mixes, tasty garnishes, and lightly cooked dishes. The soil needs to be well drained and have lots of organic matter. Kale can be harvested by cutting off the entire plant or by periodically stripping off the lower leaves. (Brassica oleraceae (Acephla))
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Leek
The Leek, 'Allium Ampeloprasum Porrum', has been a staple in European kitchens for centuries. This sweet, mild onion relative won't overpower other flavors in a dish. The Leek is under used and over priced in the U.S. The sweet, mild onion flavor of leeks makes them a versatile addition to many recipes. Leeks can be used as key ingredients in foods or blended without overpowering drained soil. Water the planting bed regularly because uneven moisture will affect taste and texture. Harvest Leeks when about 1 inch in diameter, firm and not too bulbous at the base. (Allium Ampeloprasum 'Porrum')
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Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce
The Lettuce Leaf Black Seeded Simpson, 'Lactuca sativa', has a delicate flavor and the plant withstands heat, drought, and light frost. If you want to produce a fast lettuce crop, this is the variety. The Black Seeded Simpson is an old favorite, both because of it's flavor and because of it's earliness. The full sized leaves can be harvested in just a little over a month and "greens" can be harvested in 3 weeks. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. (Lactuca sativa)
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Butterhead- Kagraner Sommer Lettuce
The Lettuce Butterhead Kagraner Summer, 'Lactuca sativa', is a French butterhead also known as 'Butter Bow Head', and has tasty, well-formed medium sized heads that are slow to bolt in summer heat. The French butterhead was originally from Germany. It is excellent for window boxes, indoor pots, and is a cute border plant. The mild tasting leaves are soft and buttery. They will grow in light shade. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. (Lactuca sativa)
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Butterhead Batavia Blonde Lettuce
The Lettuce Leaf Blonde, 'Lactuca sativa (Batavia Type)', is a Danish variety that has fringed blonde leaves, excellent flavor, and withstands heat without getting bitter. The Europeans consider Batavia lettuces to be one of the best tasting lettuces. They are tasty, sweet, and they have nice texture. Blonde is a very attractive ornamental with fringed, blonde leaves. They will grow in light shade. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. (Lactuca sativa (Batavia Type))
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Butterhead Marveille Lettuce
The Lettuce Butterhead Marvel of Four Seasons, 'Lactuca sativa', has stunning reddish leaves flaunting cranberry red tips with excellent flavor that makes this lettuce a must for your garden. If you are looking for a lettuce that is both attractive and tasty, this Heirloom may be your choice. The medium large heads are 8 to 12 inches in diameter. They will grow in light shade. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. (Lactuca sativa)
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Butterhead Speckles Lettuce
The Lettuce Butterhead Speckles, 'Lactuca sativa', is an Heirloom that originated from the Mennonites who brought it with them from Germany and Holland over 200 years ago. Make a salad with Speckles lettuce and no one will notice if there are bugs in it. The unusual speckling of these mild, tender, thick but soft leaves will add visual interest to any salad. Speckles is rarely bitter and is quick maturing. They will grow in light shade. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. (Lactuca sativa)
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Lolla Rossa Lettuce
The Lettuce Leaf Lolla Rossa, 'Lactuca sativa', has a mild but distinct flavor and that is why Lolla Rossa has a large following. It is an excellent "Cut-and-come-again" lettuce. This very attractive lettuce has a mild, unique flavor that is prized by many. In addition, the red-edged, frilly, deeply curled leaves are very attractive and they make a wonderful garnish. They will grow in light shade. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. (Lactuca sativa)
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Mesclun Mix Lettuce
The Arugula, Mizuna, Tatsol, Lettuce Summer Bibb, and the Lettuce Black Seeded Simpson. Lettuce is a cool season annual. Successive plantings can produce lettuce spring through fall. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the average last frost date, and successive plantings thereafter every 3 weeks until 5 weeks before fall frost. Lettuce likes light, fertile, moist, and well drained soils. They will grow in light shade. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. (Lactuca sativa)
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Romaine- Paris Island Lettuce
The Lettuce Romaine Parris Island Cos, 'Lactuca sativa', is an old favorite romaine that is named for Parris Island off South Carolina. The crunchy leaves, creamy heart, and the vigorous growth are just a few words that describe Parris Island Romaine. Parris Island is 8 to 12 inches tall with upright, dark green leaves that are slightly crinkled. They will grow in light shade. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. (Lactuca sativa)
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Romaine Freckles Lettuce
The Lettuce Romaine Freckles, 'Lactuca sativa', is an Heirloom Romaine with maroon splotches that handles heat well. Make a non-traditional Caesar salad with this gorgeous romaine. This Heirloom is both heat tolerant and very tasty. The Austrians call Freckles "forellenschuss" which translates as "trout, self enclosing", indicating it's a speckled romaine. Lettuce likes light, fertile, moist, and well drained soils. They will grow in light shade. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. (Lactuca sativa)
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Salad Bowl Mix Lettuce
The Lettuce Leaf Salad Bowl Blend, 'Lactuca sativa', is one of the most heat tolerant and bolt resistant leaf lettuces available. Red Salad Bowl is absolutely beautiful. The delicate, burgundy red, deeply lobed leaves are accentuated when grown with the long, wavy leaves of green salad bowl. It looks even better when served on the table! Red Salad Bowl color is even more intense during cool weather. They will grow in light shade. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. (Lactuca sativa)
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Mizuna Mustard
The Mustard Mizuna Siu Cai, Xiu Cai, 'Brassica rapa', is the perfect mustard green with its mild, sweet, earthy, mustardy flavor that tolerates cold and heat. It is so attractive that it is used as an ornamental. Commonly used as a graceful bedding plant that "floats" in the flower beds and as a sweet, mild mustard green that is ready to harvest in 3 weeks. Mizuna looks are deceptive; it is a beautiful graceful prolific branching plant that will also germinate under cold and wet spring conditions. (Brassica rapa)
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Hales Best Jumbo Muskmelon
The Muskmelon Hale's Best Jumbo, 'Cucumis melo-Reticulatus Group', is an old time favorite with a fabulous flavor. Hale's Best has very thick, sweet salmon-pink flesh with a small seed cavity. Talk to old timers and they still swear by Hale's Best. Hale's Best grow and stays sweet in a wide variety of conditions, particularly drought. The muskmelon is about 6 inches in diameter and weighs about 3.5 pounds each. Muskmelons prefer light and well drained soil. Muskmelons use a lot of water but they should not ever be soggy wet. (Cucumis melo-Reticulatus Group)
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Hearts of Gold Muskmelon
The Muskmelon Hearts of Gold, 'Cucumis melo-Reticulatus Group', is a great short season melon. The Hearts of Gold Melon is very simply a wonderful melon with it's out of this world flavor. The dark orange, thick flesh is very aromatic. The melons are round and about 6 inches in diameter. They will mature in about 75 days and the melon is very heavily netted. Muskmelons prefer light and well drained soil. Muskmelons use a lot of water but they should not ever be soggy wet. (Cucumis melo-Reticulatus Group)
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White Sweet Spanish Onion Bunching
The Onion Bunching White Sweet Spanish, 'Allium fistulosum', has delicate stems and juicy sweet tops that onion lovers can't resist. The White Sweet Spanish Valencia also forms a small, globe-shaped white onion. A scallion is an onion harvested before it has the chance to bulb. Bunching onion varieties such as this one can produce small or no onion bulbs but are milder, juicier, and sweeter tasting scallions than scallions of regular, full size bulbing onions. Scallions can be harvested any time during the growing season before they begin to bulb. (Allium fistulosum)
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Moss Curled Parsley
The Parsley Moss Curled, 'Petroselinum crispum', is an herb you can always depend on because of it's cold hardiness. Don't leave parsley on your plate! For a fresh palate, fresh breath, and good nutrition, enjoy eating this decorative herb. Moss Curled Parsley grows in 12 inch mounds that are very attractive in the garden. They can be grown in herb pots, or even grown inside in a very bright spot. Plant in the spring in well drained soil. (Petroselinum crispum)
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Progress #9 Pea Shelling
The Pea Shelling Progress # 9, 'Pisum sativum', is an old favorite and this 18" plant needs no staking and has plump peas with a superb flavor. Remember when you were a kid how fun it was to pop open a pod and eat the peas? As an adult, you will enjoy the wonderful taste of Progress # 9 and appreciate the dwarf vines which require no staking! Progress # 9 has 5 inch pods with 7 to 9 plump peas per pod. Shelling peas should be harvested when when the pods are plump which is about 3 weeks after flowering. (Pisum sativum)
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California Wonder Pepper Bell
The Pepper Bell California Wonder, 'Capsicum' is an excellent stuffing pepper. California Wonder is sweet, flavorful, and commonly grown in short climates. The California Wonder is good for stuffing and is also tasty enough for salads. They are excellent for cold climates and in longer season climates the peppers will turn bright red after green. The California Wonder Bell Pepper has more vitamin C than an orange. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size. Pinch off about 50% of the flowers. (Capsicum)
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Early Jalapeno Pepper Chile
The Pepper Hot Early Jalapeno, 'Capsicum annuum', is a very tasty hot pepper for ethnic foods. There is a lot of hot, very tasty flavor in this small 3 inch pepper. The Early Jalapeno pepper will turn red after green if left on the vine. The Early Jalapeno Hot Pepper is as good container variety and it also makes a smart informal hedge. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Use gloves and do not touch any other part of the body after harvesting. Wash your hands immediately. (Capsicum annuum)
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Habanero Pepper Chile
The Pepper Chile Habenero, 'Capsicum chinense', is the hottest known pepper in the world! It adds fire and a distinctive citrus flavor to salsas, chutneys and soups. The Habenero Chile Pepper is prized by chile aficionados not only for its intense heat, but its distinct fruitiness. The Habeneros will turn a bland barbeque into a fiery feast. Harvest when 1 inch long or longer. Use gloves and do not touch any other part of the body after harvesting. Wash your hands immediately. (Capsicum chinense)
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Hungarian Hot Pepper Chile
The Pepper Chile Hungarian Yellow Wax, 'Capsicum annuum', is a medium-hot Old World favorite that is the perfect pick for pickled peppers. The Hungarian Yellow Wax pepper was developed in Hungary and has a waxy color that resembles bees' wax. The Wax peppers are actually orange-red when ripe, but are usually pickled while still yellow. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Harvest when peppers are yellow and 3 to 4 inches long. (Capsicum annuum)
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Pepperochini Pepper Greek
The Pepper Chile Pepperoncini Greek, 'Capsicum annuum', is the essential pickled pepper in Greek salads and antipasto platters. The flavorful golden pepper is the classic garnish for deli sandwiches, salads and pizza. It is usually picked and pickled in the yellow stage. The Pepperoncini Greek Chile pepper holds its color and flavor well when processed. This pepper plant is very productive. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Harvest when peppers are yellow and 3 to 4 inches long. (Capsicum annuum)
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Pumpkin Big Max
The Pumpkin Big Max, 'Cucurbita maxima', is a large pumpkin that may reach 100 pounds. Grow the biggest Jack-O-Lantern in the neighborhood and it is good for pies and canning! Big Max is the choice of "professional pumpkin contestants". The smooth light orange skin is perfect for Halloween carving or other holiday decorations. To achieve maximum size, grow one pumpkin per vine. Harvest before the first light frost or when the pumpkin foliage begins to dry out. (Cucurbita maxima)
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Cherry Belle Radish
The Radish Cherry Belle, 'Raphanus sativus', has a mild flavor and solid white flesh that makes the Cherry Belle very popular. This spring radish grows best during the cool periods of spring and fall. The Cherry Belle is great if eaten fresh, in salads, or in sandwiches. It can be grown inside during the winter. The flower pods are edible and they will grow in the shade. Harvest when the radish is 1 inch in diameter. Bigger radishes get pithy and hot. (Raphanus sativus)
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French Breakfast Radish
The Radish French Breakfast, 'Raphanus sativus', is an Heirloom variety that has been in cultivation since the 18th century. French Breakfast has endured in gardens for over 100 years because of it's wonderful, delicate flavor. This spring radish grows best during the cool periods of spring and fall, but will also withstand some summer heat. Radishes prefer loose, light soil, with a fair amount of organic material. Harvest radish when 3 to 4 inches long. Bigger radishes are pithy or hot. (Raphanus sativus)
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Bloomsdale Spinach
The Spinach Bloomsdale, 'Spinacia oleracea', is an old favorite amongst gardeners. The Bloomsdale has excellent flavor and produces large quantities of tasty leaves. If you are new to gardening, try fresh spinach in the garden, the buttery flavor will win you over. Spinach is also very nutritious with lots of Vitamin A, C, and iron and is low in calories. Harvest individual leaves from outer edges as they become big enough to use or cut the whole plant 1 inch above the base and new leaves will grow. (Spinacia oleracea)
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Summer- Black Beauty Squash
The Squash Summer Black Beauty Zucchini, 'Cucurbita pepo', has very tender, creamy white, flavorful flesh. The Black Beauty Zucchini plant is compact and bush like. This squash is a very versatile vegetable. They can be steamed, grilled, sauteed, eaten raw in salads, made into relish, and made into breads. If left on the vine, they can grow very large. Squash is ready to harvest when the stem and skin hardens. Winter squash cannot be overripe, but they can be under ripe. (Cucurbita pepo)
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Summer- Straightneck Squash
The Squash Summer Early Prolific Straightneck, 'Cucurbita pepo', was an All America Selection in 1938. The Straightneck is still very popular because of it's thick, tasty flesh. This old open pollinated squash is still a favorite and for good reason. The Early Prolific Straight is best when harvested at 4 to 7 inches. The flesh is fine-grained, thick, firm, and very tasty. Harvest as soon as squash reaches at least 1 inch in length and up to 4 to 7 inches in length. Squash are most tender and flavorful when young. (Cucurbita pepo)
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Winter Delicata Squash
The Squash Winter Delicate Honey Boat, 'Cucurbita pepo', is as sweet as honey. This small Delicata is a gourmets delight and it is full of nutrition. Honey Boat is a small, very sweet, Delicata-type squash that weights 3/4 to 11/2 pounds and is a perfect size for one or two servings. The rich, dark orange flesh has a delectably sweet, nutty flavor. Delicata squash is ready to harvest when the stem and skin hardens and the orange spot on the darkens. Winter squash cannot be overripe, but they can be under ripe. (Cucurbita pepo)
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Italian White Ribbed Swiss Chard
The Swiss Chard Italian White Ribbed, 'Beta Vulgaris', is almost the perfect vegetable. The Italian White Ribbed Swiss Chard will grow in heat and cold, is nutritious, and has a long harvest period. White Ribbed Swiss Chard can either be steamed, stir-fried, or eaten fresh. Swiss Chard is a green that many seasoned gardeners claim everyone must grow. In warm climates, plant in late summer for fall/winter crop. Chard grows best in in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. (Beta Vulgaris)
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Ace Tomato
The Tomato Ace, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is an old favorite with excellent tomato flavor and it is great for canning. The 5 to 6 inch in diameter Ace tomato weighs about 7 to 8 ounces which is a decent sized tomato. Yields are exceptional for such a large tomato. Ace is a low acid tomato for those who prefer such. Ace is an intermediate tomato which means they continue to grow indefinitely until frost. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Prune the intermediate tomatoes in order to keep a single stem. (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
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Aunt Rubys German Green Tomato
The Tomato Pole Aunt Ruby's German Green, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is an old Heirloom variety. It is not the prettiest tomato, but it is spicy and sweet and very delicious. We think Aunt Ruby's German Green is the best flavored green tomato. The tomatoes are a large, beefsteak type with 12 to 16 ounce fruits. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Prune the intermediate tomatoes in order to keep a single stem. (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
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Beefstake Tomato
The Tomato Pole Beefsteak, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is an old favorite. The huge tomatoes can reach up to 2 pounds. This old favorite is for those who love meaty, thick, tasty, large tomatoes for sandwiches. They are also useful for almost any dish that would benefit from rich tomato flavor. The vines are so vigorous that we recommend wire cages to hold up the plants and tomatoes. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
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Cherokee Purple Tomato
The Tomato Pole Cherokee Purple, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is an old Heirloom variety from Tennessee that is extremely productive and also has a very rich tomato flavor. The Cherokee Purple produces large numbers of 10 to 12 ounce tomatoes with a strong tomato flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. The flesh is a unique red brick color with a rose/purple skin color. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
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Cherry Sweetie Tomato
The Tomato Cherry Sugar Sweetie, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is a highly regarded, perfect cherry tomato for classic tomato flavor in salads or right out of the garden. This delicious organic tomato is well known for it's strong tomato flavor. The Sugar Sweetie has large numbers of 3/4 to 1 inch cherry tomatoes that are produced in grape-like clusters on 2 foot tall plants. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
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Roma Tomato
The Tomato Bush Italian Roma, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is a determinate type Heirloom paste tomato from Italy. The Italian Roma is an absolutely excellent, old heirloom tomato used for sauce or canning. The very firm, meaty 3 inch pear-shaped fruits have very few seeds. They are very productive and can produce up to 200 fruits on compact vines. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
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Seven Top Turnip
The Turnip Seven Top, 'Brassica rapa', is grown for the greens. There simply are no other greens that have as much calcium as turnip greens. They are tasty when steamed, stir-fried or in salads. Seven Top does not grow a turnip root. It puts all of its energy into growing the best turnip greens you have ever tasted. There are not many greens more nutritious and tasty. Seven Top prefers well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Greens can be harvested when young and tender, usually about 6 inches tall or so. (Brassica rapa)
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Crimson Sweet Watermelon
The Watermelon Crimson Sweet, 'Citrullus lanatus' has a high sugar content flesh that is very sweet and crisp. The Crimson Sweet would qualify as a low calorie snack or dessert. What is the first word that comes to your mind when you think of watermelon? Summer? Vacation? This watermelon will not disappoint with its very sweet (an astonishing 12% sugar level), 21 to 25 pound fruit with bright red flesh. Plant in the spring after the last frost. Watermelon use a lot of water but the soil must never be soggy. (Citrullus lanatus)
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Moon & Stars Watermelon
The Watermelon Moom & Stars, 'Citrullus lanatus', is an old Amish heirloom recently rediscovered in rural Missouri. The yellow dots look like stars scattered among larger moons on a very dark green rind and on the foliage. This genetic defect in the pigmentation makes it the most interesting looking watermelon around and has no effect on the very sweet, red, and absolutely delicious flesh. Watermelon ripens in about 35 days after the flowers are pollinated by bees. Fertilize lightly every 4 to 6 weeks. (Citrullus lanatus)
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Wheatgrass
The Wheatgrass, 'Friticum aestivum', is used to highlight beautiful pots, make tasty sprouts and it even produces healthy juice. Wheatgrass is the newest ornamental indoor plant craze. It may be hard to believe but beautiful in reality, the fresh, uniform green foliage in beautiful pots is a unique, stunning addition to any table setting or special occasions. You can harvest the Wheatgrass at about 7 inches in height and process for the juice. Grow them under florescent lights or in a very bright window or outside. (Friticum aestivum)
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$1.59

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