Spring 2015

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New Tomatoes

BLUE BERRIES I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Small cherry variety. Very dark purple color. Flavor is intensely fruity, and sugar-sweet. Very productive, yielding all season in elongated clusters. Another popular variety from Wild Boar Farms.

CREME BRULEE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 0 )

This variety produces globe shaped fruit of medium size. They are a stunning deep caramel color with hints of red and chocolate. The flavor is rich, sweet and full-bodied, and the texture is ten-der and smooth.

JULIET I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 6 0 )

Plump, deep red, ultra-sweet yet meaty little fruits just 2 inches long and about 1.5 inches in diameter. Hold up to 2 weeks on the vine, resist cracking, and offer nonstop production all sea-son long. Expect clusters of a dozen or more fruits all over this plant. Perfect for salads.

MORADO I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 5 )

This very rare tomato produces delicious 1lb fruit that are dark purplish-pink in color, with green shoulders. The plants have excellent production, and fruit is uniform and crack resistant.

ORANGE STRAWBERRY I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Brilliant orange, oxhearts fruits have a pronounced point at the blossom end. The fruits some-times reach a pound in weight. The flavor of the meaty fruits is robust and complex. Few seeds and solid flesh.

PINEAPPLE PIG I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 9 0 )

Very large fruited variety reaches 1lb or more. Fruits are caremy-ivory in hue, with some green striping or mottling, and a faint blush. Flavor is sweet and very low acid. Another popular variety from Wild Boar Farms.

PINK BOAR I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

This 4 ounce gem is pinkish-wine colored with metallic green stripes. A great producer and is perfect if you want a smaller, juicy, sweet tomato. Another popular variety from Wild Boar Farms.

RED PEAR I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Old North Italian variety. Red, pear-shaped beefsteak. An outstanding producer of huge (8-18oz) very tasty fruit. Great fresh eating. Pear shaped with vertical ribs, a must try. Really meaty containing few seeds. From Wild Boar Farms.

SYMBOLS FOR

DISEASE RESISTANCE

V– Verticllium Wilt F– Fusarium Wilt FF– Fusarium Wilt (races 1 and 2) N– Nematodes A– Alternaria Stem Canker T– Tobacco Mosaic Virus St– Stemphylium (gray leaf spot) TSWV– Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus

TOMATO TERMS

Determinate– Bush varieties that reach a certain plant height and then stop growing. The majority of their fruit matures within a month or two. Great for gardeners who like to make sauce and can tomatoes. Indeterminate– Varieties continue to grow and produce new blossoms even after fruit set. These plants need extra tall supports of at least five feet. Harvest may last for several months. Heirloom– An heirloom is generally considered to be a variety that has been passed down through several generations of a family because of its valued charac-teristics. Hybrid– A tomato bred by crossing varieties. Hybrids offer better disease re-sistance and higher yields. Open-pollinated– Seeds from open-pollinated varieties produce plants and fruit that are identical to their parent. All heirloom varieties are open-pollinated but not all open-pollinated varieties are heirloom varieties.

Black Tomatoes

BLACK BRANDYWINE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

This deep, reddish-black beefsteak heirloom (12-16 ounces) is full of the deep, earthy and sweet flavor that has made blackish-purple tomatoes so popular.

BLACK FROM TULA I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

Russian beefsteak heirloom (8-12 ounces) has a smooth texture and is rich and sweet in flavor. Very productive variety that sets well even when the weather turns very hot.

BLACK KRIM I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Heirloom variety (10-12 ounces) from the Black Sea of Russia that’s richly flavored with a hint of saltiness. Color becomes darker in the heat.

BLACK SEA MAN D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Russian heirloom (12-16 ounces) that’s mahogany-colored with green shoulders when mature. The inside is loaded with creamy, intense tomato flavors. Outstanding for sandwiches.

CARBON I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

The darkest of the black varieties (8-12 ounces) and considered one of the top tasting tomatoes. Very rich yet sweet with the essence of delicious summer tomato flavor.

CHEROKEE CHOCOLATE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

This 10-16 ounce mahogany-colored variety is a stabilized version of the Cherokee Purple. These very productive plants produce excellent flavored fruit that are also beautiful.

CHEROKEE PURPLE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

Very productive Tennessee heirloom (10-12 ounces) that bears fruit with a dusky rose-purple exterior and a deep red interior. Amazingly flavorful with its thin skin and soft flesh.

CHOCOLATE STRIPES I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 9 )

Another beautiful mahogany-colored variety with green striping. This top tasting tomato will produce large, complex-flavored fruit well into autumn.

GYPSY I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

One of the deepest, purple and maroon varieties ever grown. The gorgeous color and amazing flavor make this medium-sized heirloom from Russia one of the nicest dark tomatoes.

Black Tomatoes

VORLON I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

The rich, dark purple flesh of this Bulgarian variety is rich and smoky. Rated as one of Baker Seeds’ best tasting tomatoes last season.

PAUL ROBESON I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

One of the most highly regarded black tomatoes. This Russian heirloom features medium-sized deep maroon fruit that is free of blemishes and cracking. Flavor is sweet, tangy and complex.

PRUDEN’S PURPLE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Dark pink fruit (10-16 ounces) grows on potato-leaved vines and mature quite early for such large fruit. Similar to Brandywine but earlier harvest.

MORADO I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 5 )

This very rare tomato produces delicious 1lb fruit that are dark purplish-pink in color, with green shoulders. The plants have excellent production, and fruit is uniform and crack resistant.

Cherry Tomatoes

BLACK CHERRY I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 0 )

This is a true black cherry tomato that is perfectly round. Very classic black tomato flavor that’s sweet and complex. Fruit picks clean from the stem and is produced in abundance.

BUMBLE BEE—PINK I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 6 5 )

A stunning cherry-type variety that tolerates cool nighttime temps as well as very hot days. The fruit is bright fire-engine red with golden orange stripes and is crack resistant. Expect a very long and productive season from this beautiful plant. Perfect size for any salad.

BUMBLE BEE—SUNRISE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 6 5 )

An amazing combination of yellows and reds inside and out. This round oversized cherry varie-ty is from organic seed. Excellent sweet and tangy flavor

ISIS CANDY I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 6 7 )

This beautiful variety produces yellow-gold cherry tomatoes with red marbling. A rich, sweet and fruity flavor is the highlight. Very productive plants that bear long into the season.

BLUE BERRIES I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Small cherry variety. Very dark purple color. Flavor is intensely fruity, and sugar-sweet. Very productive, yielding all season in elongated clusters. Another popular variety from Wild Boar Farms.

JULIET I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 6 0 )

Plump, deep red, ultra-sweet yet meaty little fruits just 2 inches long and about 1.5 inches in diameter. Hold up to 2 weeks on the vine, resist cracking, and offer nonstop production all sea-son long. Expect clusters of a dozen or more fruits all over this plant. Perfect for salads.

SNOW WHITE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Delightful ivory-colored cherry tomato ripens to pale yellow and are very sweet without being too sugary. This is the one you’ll find yourself snacking on in the garden because it taste so good.

Cherry Tomatoes

SUPER SWEET 100 (VF) I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 6 5 )

This is a home gardener favorite for its long clusters of 1 ounce fruit that says it all in the name. High in Vitamin C, this cherry tomato is also more disease resistant than the Sweet 100.

SWEET MILLION (FNT) I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 6 5 )

An improved version of Sweet 100, this variety offers the same wonderful flavor and yields but much better disease resistance and tolerance to cracking. Produces long clusters of dark red fruit.

SUN GOLD I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 5 7 )

Very sweet, bright orange cherry tomatoes taste not just sugary but also fruity and delicious. These tall hybrid plants are vigorous growers that bear long clusters of fruit.

Bicolor Tomatoes

BEAUTY KING I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

One of the best looking and best tasting of the red, yellow bi-colored types. This cross between a Big Rainbow and Green Zebra results in high-producing, meaty fruit.

BERKELEY TIE DYE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

This spicy, sweet and tangy Northern California native (8-16 ounces) has meaty green flesh with a strong, assertive flavor. This high acid variety was developed at Wild Boar Farms.

BERKELEY TIE DYE—PINK I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 0 )

This port wine-colored beefsteak (8-12 ounces) with metallic green stripes is an earlier variety with a very sweet, rich flavor. Another popular variety from Wild Boar Farms.

BIG RAINBOW I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 5 )

Unique heirloom beefsteak (2 pounds) provides a sweet, meaty tomato that’s great for slicing. Ripe fruit will have light yellow shoulders atop a golden-orange to ruby-red tomato.

BIG ZEBRA I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

Stunning new tomato (8-10 ounzes) that looks a lot like a giant Green Zebra. With vibrant green and deep gold-striped skin, this unique type features delicious red and green-streaked flesh.

BLUE BEAUTY I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

This beefsteak slicer (6-8 ounces) has gorgeous deep blue-black shoulders making for a unique hybrid which is a cross between a Beauty King and a blue tomato type.

COPIA I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 5 )

This very beautiful Napa variety (1 pound) is a cross between a Green Zebra and Marvel Stripe. The golden flesh is streaked with red and is very juicy, flavorful and sweet.

GOLD MEDAL I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

A wonderful 1-2 pound yellow and red beefsteak tomato with pink marbling on the blossom end. This late season variety features well-balanced flavors and is lusciously sweet.

HILLBILLY I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 5 )

Bicolored heirloom from West Virgina that has a sweet and fruity flavor. This tomato usually weighs 1-2 pounds when ripe and is usually ribbed at the top.

Bicolor Tomatoes

LARGE BARRED BOAR I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 6 5 )

These flattened beefsteak fruit from Wild Boar Farms are pink-brown with green stripes and weigh 8-12 ounces. Very meaty pink flesh is a blast of flavor. Plant grows more stocky than tall.

MAMMOTH GERMAN GOLD I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 5 )

These 2-pound beefsteak heirlooms are a very colorful and distinctive deep golden with red streaking. High sugar and acid content provide an excellent flavor.

MARVEL STRIPE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 5 )

One of the most popular bi-colored varieties, this heirloom (1-2 pounds) has an amazing combi-nation of beauty, size and taste. Expect a large harvest with these ruby-red streaked tomatoes.

PINEAPPLE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 5 )

This heirloom (1-2 pounds) is a standout in the garden with its red and yellow streaks inside and outside. Plant produces plenty of rich, fruity and sweet tomatoes.

PINEAPPLE PIG I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 9 0 )

Very large fruited variety reaches 1lb or more. Fruits are caremy-ivory in hue, with some green striping or mottling, and a faint blush. Flavor is sweet and very low acid.

Orange Tomatoes

JAUNE FLAMME I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Unique French heirloom that produces apricot-colored fruit about 4 ounces that grows in clus-ters. Retains its deep orange color even after drying or roasting which this variety is perfect for. Excellent fruity flavor with a nice blend of sweet and tart.

KELLOGG’S BREAKFAST I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 5 )

These beefy orange-juice colored slicers were originally bred in Michigan, and can weigh up to 2 pounds when ripe. Recently named one of the best heirloom tomatoes by the food editors at Sun-set magazine, this full-flavored variety is a perfect size for sandwiches.

KENTUCKY BEEFSTEAK I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 1 0 0 )

This is an old heirloom that hails from the hills of Eastern Kentucky and can grow into a 2-pound giant of beefsteak goodness. This fruit lacks the roughness usually associated with most heirloom beefsteaks.

PERSIMMON I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

Beautiful golden-orage fruit (1-2 pounds) has one of the best flavors of all the orange varieties. Fruit is very meaty with few seeds, and vigorous plants bear large quantities.

TANGERINE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

Deep yellow-orange beefsteak heirloom that is shaped like its name. This heavy producer has a meaty texture that is both sweet and rich in flavor.

ORANGE STRAWBERRY I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Brilliant orange, oxhearts fruits have a pronounced point at the blossom end. The fruits some-times reach a pound in weight. The flavor of the meaty fruits is robust and complex. Few seeds and solid flesh.

Red Tomatoes

ARKANSAS TRAVELER I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

This 100-year-old heirloom hails from the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. A deep pink color when ripe, this variety is an artful balance of sweetness and tartness.

BEEFMASTER (VFNAST) D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

One of the most popular hybrid beefsteak-types, this solid, meaty bright red tomato has im-proved disease resistance along with good tolerance to cracking and splitting.

BIG BOY I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 8 )

A long time favorite because of its very large, smooth scarlet fruit with meaty flesh and great flavor. This hybrid (12-16 ounces) will peak midseason but continues until the first frost.

BIG BEEF (VFNAT) I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 0 )

Early to bear and highly disease resistant, this beefsteak (12-16 ounces) will produce consist-ently until the first frost. This hybrid has a classic tomato flavor and will set fruit reliably even in cold weather.

BETTER BOY (VFNAST) I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Rugged vines produce large crops (12-16 ounces) of smooth flavorful fruit. Similar to the Big Boy but with additional disease resistance. Firm, excellent taste and perfect for slicing.

CARMELLO (VFNT) I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Bred in France, this round, red juicy fruit has a rich tomato flavor that has a perfect sweet to acid balance. This variety is borne in abundance on vigorous disease resistant vines.

CHAMPION 2 (VFFNTA) I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 6 5 )

Features more disease resistance than the popular Champion Hybrid while maintaining the same delicious flavor and timing. Delivers high yields of meaty 6-8 ounce fruits.

CELEBRITY (VFFNTAST) D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 0 )

Produces incredible sets of exceptionally flavorful, firm 8-12 ounce fruit on strong vines with good foliage cover and outstanding disease resistance.

COSTOLUTO FLORENTINO I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

This Tuscan heirloom (8 ounces) produces tons of bright red tomatoes with terrific flavor. Also high in sugar and acid making for an outstanding taste that’s wonderful made into sauce.

Red Tomatoes

CUOR DI BUE—SMOOTH I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

“Heart of the cow” is an Italian Oxheart that’s a superior meaty tomato low in acid. This favorite among international chefs is used for sauces and is best when harvested not too ripe.

CUOR DI BUE—RIBBED I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

Large, meaty fruits weigh up to seven ounces with a rounded base and a ribbed top. Fruit rip-ens to an orange-red color. Ideal for slicing and one of the tastiest saucing types.

DRUZBA I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

A Bulgarian heirloom (6-8 ounces), which means friendship, that has perfectly round, smooth and blemish–free fruit that’s juicy and tart. Also features excellent disease resistance.

EARLY GIRL (VFF) I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 5 7 )

Comes in first as an early slicing tomato (4-6 ounce) and continues throughout the summer. This dependable hybrid has a large harvest of flavorful fruit is also disease resistant.

LA ROMA III (VFFNA) D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 6 )

Bright red meaty fruits are large (5-8 ounces) for a Roma variety. These disease resistant plants are very vigorous and are known for its uniformity and long, heavy-yielding growing season. Perfect for sauces and canning.

MARMANDE S E M I - D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 0 )

Classic French garden tomato (8 ounce) that bears well even in cool weather. Produces abun-dant crop of beefsteak-shaped scarlet fruit that is meaty and delicious.

NEW GIRL (VFF) I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 6 2 )

If you like the varieties that come out early, you have to add New Girl to the roster. These me-dium-sized fruits some say are more flavorful than Early Girl. This slicer also stores better at the ripe stage than most other tomatoes.

POMPEII (VF) I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

This plump, elongated Roma-like variety is excellent to cook into a rich, thick sauce. The meaty flesh is perfect for canning. This new hybrid is a heavy producer and disease resistant.

CREME BRULEE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 0 )

This variety produces globe shaped fruit of medium size. They are a stunning deep caramel color with hints of red and chocolate. The flavor is rich, sweet and full-bodied, and the texture is ten-der and smooth.

Red Tomatoes

SOLAR FLARE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

This is your tomato if you like them big and flavorful. This Wild Boar Farms variety (6-10 ounces) has a bold and full-bodied flavor, and produces vines that set loads of beefsteaks.

SUPER MARZANO (VFNT) I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 0 )

Large pear-shaped fruit are an average 5 inches long. Fruit is high in pectin giving sauce and paste natural thickness. This hydrid version of San Marzano is very disease resistant.

SPECKLED ROMAN I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

This elongated plum variety has striking bright red skin and golden streaks. With meaty red flesh and little juice it cooks quickly into a sauce. Its excellent flavor also makes for good fresh eating.

THESSALONIKI I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 6 8 )

Greek variety with beautifully smooth 6-8 ounce fruits. Tomatoes are juicy with an excellent old fashioned acid tomato flavor. High yields add to the appeal of this delicious variety.

RED PEAR I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Old North Italian variety. Red, pear-shaped beefsteak. An outstanding producer of huge (8-18oz) very tasty fruit. Great fresh eating. Pear shaped with vertical ribs, a must try. Really meaty containing few seeds. From Wild Boar Farms.

PRINCIPE BORGHESE D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Plum-shaped Italian type favored for drying. Meaty tomatoes have very little juice and few seeds. These small plants become loaded with fruit at the height of the season. Perfect variety for sun-dried tomatoes.

Pink Tomatoes

BRANDYWINE (SUDDUTH’S) I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 9 0 )

The original pink Brandywine strain, (1-2 pounds) that’s praised for its superior taste and smoothness. This is a classic beefsteak tomato.

CASPIAN PINK I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

Large Russian heirloom beefsteak (1-2 pounds) that rivals Brandywine varieties in taste and popularity. This “Queen of the Pinks” is globe-shaped and pink-red in color.

GIANT SYRIAN I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

This family heirloom from West Virginia produces hefty crops of 16-18 ounce pinkish-red fruit that’s juicy with few seeds. Great for saucing, canning or just plain slicing.

JULIA CHILD I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Named after the unflappable chef and educator who passed away in 2004, this robust, flavor-ful, juicy heirloom is a potato-leaf plant that produces a deep pink flesh that makes it one of the better tasting beefsteak varieties.

MARIANNA’S PEACE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

This large (1-2 pound) dark pink-red tomato is fast becoming a favorite of gardeners across the country. It features a full tomato flavor well balanced in acidity and sweetness.

MORTGAGE LIFTER I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 5 )

Longtime favorite that’s similar to Giant Belgium but not as large. High yields produce smooth, pink-skinned fruit that is meaty with few seeds and a very sweet flavor.

RUSSIAN ROSE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 8 )

Russian heirloom (12 ounces) bears beautiful pink-rose globes as pretty as a rose. The meaty flesh has a sweet, full tomato flavor.

PINK BOAR I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

This 4 ounce gem is pinkish-wine colored with metallic green stripes. A great producer and is perfect if you want a smaller, juicy, sweet tomato. Another popular variety from Wild Boar Farms.

Green Tomatoes

AUNT RUBY’S GERMAN GREEN I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

Large green heirloom beefsteaks (12-16 ounces) ripen to pale green with a tint of yellow and has the smoothest shape of any large green tomato. The flavor is sweet yet spicy.

EVERGREEN I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 2 )

One of the tastiest green tomatoes, this medium to large solid beefsteak has a mild, delicious flavor that’s great for slicing and very enjoyable to eat. Remains green even when ripe.

GREEN PINEAPPLE I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

This heirloom variety is a small beefsteak that ripens to emerald green with a touch of yellow on its blossom end. It has a unique fruity aroma when cut open and flavors include a hint of spice.

GREEN ZEBRA I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 0 )

A unique and delicious salad tomato that is about 3 ounces in size. This fruit is ripe when the color is amber-green with darker green stripes. The light green flesh is sweet yet zingy.

Yellow Tomatoes

AZOYCHKA RUSSIAN I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 0 )

This small, rare beefsteak (6-8 ounces) matures early and will be one of the first heirlooms to ripen. This heirloom is smooth and lemon-yellow in color with a hint of citrus flavor.

DIXIE GOLDEN GIANT I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 7 )

Fabulous, sweet fruity taste in a huge, clear lemon-yellow beefsteak tomato makes this variety outstanding. This heirloom (1-2 pounds) has been grown by the Amish since the 1930s.

DR. WYCHE’S YELLOW I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 8 )

This golden-yellow tomato (12-16 ounces) is considered the best tasting yellow variety. Luscious sweetness with plenty of tangy tomato flavor. Has a very meaty interior with few seeds.

LEMON BOY (VFNAST) I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 2 )

The first lemon, not golden variety, but still one of the best. This 8-10 ounce hybrid produces mild, sweet and tangy fruit from vigorous plants. One of the most popular yellow varieties.

PORK CHOP I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 0 )

Finally a true yellow tomato. Created by Wild Boar Farms in Napa, this medium-sized hy-brid is super sweet with hints of citrus.

YELLOW PEAR I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 7 8 )

These miniature pear-shaped tomatoes are long and clear yellow in color. Another kid favorite that is sometimes called “garden candy” because of its incredible sweetness.

WHITE QUEEN I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 5 )

This heirloom variety (8-12 ounces) is very smooth except for the ribbed shoulders. Very sweet and juicy with a well-balanced flavor and no cracking on the skin.

YELLOW BRANDYWINE-PLATFOOT I N D E T E R M I N A T E ( 8 5 )

Special strain of Yellow Brandywine (1-2 pounds) that offers increased productivity and a smoother shape. Incredibly rich and delicious flavor.

Eggplant

LISTADA DE GANDIA

This Italian heirloom is considered one of the most beautiful of all the eggplants for its rich pur-ple striping. Mild white flesh is deliciously sweet.

BIANCA SFUMATA DI ROSA

This beautiful round, white Italian heirloom is shaded with rose-pink color. The fruit grow to large sizes making it one of the most striking eggplant types. Mild and delicious in flavor.

BLACK BEAUTY

Introduced in 1910, this popular variety has rich-flavored fruits that hold up well. The large bell-shaped fruit ranges from 1-3 pounds and becomes glossy when mature.

CLARA

An early-season Italian hybrid, this unique large, white eggplant has high yields and matures early.

PINGTUNG LONG

Named after its town of origin in Taiwan, this slender violet-purple fruit becomes at least a foot long and has excellent mild flavor and tender white flesh. Heavy producer despite summer heat.

FAIRY TALE

This baby eggplant variety is tender and sweet with beautifully marbled purple and white tones. The short, slender fruit are perfect for container gardening.

GRETEL

A specialty mini eggplant, this all white bitter-free fruit is best when harvested at about 3-4 inches long. Highly productive throughout the season. Perfect for pickling.

HANSEL

These fingerling eggplants produce clusters of 3-6 narrow fruit 50-60 days after planting. The tender, sweet flavor goes well when used with its other mini eggplant cousins.

LITTLE PURPLE TIGER

These tender young specimens cook quickly and are great for pickling. With creamy, tender flesh, this baby variety also has few seeds.

PROSPEROSA

This deep violet colored eggplant is perfect for frying and roasting. The sweet, mild flesh is even better when baked.

ROSA BIANCA

Prized by chefs for its creamy, mild flesh and lovely appearance, this sweet Italian heirloom is perfect for slicing or stuffing.

Eggplant

ROUND MAUVE

This beautiful variety has a pure white interior and thin skin. The flesh is meaty and mild with absolutely no trace of bitterness. One of the first eggplants to produce fruit.

VIOLETTA LUNGA Deep purple-colored variety with a classic eggplant taste and look. This Italian heirloom is a reliable producer that will last long into the growing season.

SHOYA LONG

This is a popular Japanese eggplant that can grow up to 14 inches long. The slender purplish-black fruit is a high quality, long variety that produces well.

VITTORIA These gorgeous cylindrical fruits with mild flavor are excellent for slicing, grilling or pan frying.

Cucumbers

ARMENIAN (LIGHT GREEN)

Introduced from Armenia to Italy in the 1400s, this attractive, crisp 12-18 inch cucumber stays sweet even when the fruit is large. Dense flesh and few seeds combine with a mild flavor.

ARMENIAN (STRIPED)

This unique looking variety is “S” shaped with slightly ridged alternating dark and light green stripes. This cucumber is an excellent slicer and great in salads.

BEIT ALPHA

Excellent flavor whether pickled or fresh. The 5-7 inch variety are thin-skinned and never bit-ter. Harvest is extremely early and highly productive in most climates.

LEMON

These 3-4 inch oval to round cucumbers are juicy and sweet. Thin, tender skins and a succulent white flesh make them a joy to eat right out of the garden. Harvest when color turns yellow.

PICCOLO DI PARIGI

Usually one of the first cucumbers to produce fruit, this green pickling variety will also bear fruit late into the season. Just as tasty eaten fresh out of the garden.

VIRIDIS

A European-style cucumber (12-14 inches) that’s very long and slim, this hybrid has dark green skin and is sweet, crispy and not bitter at all. Can grow on trellis for long, straight fruit.

Zucchini

BLACK BEAUTY

Standard summer squash (6-8 inches) that was introduced in the United States in the 1920s. Compact bush plant will be loaded with glossy green-black fruits with firm white flesh.

GOLD RUSH

This long golden-yellow squash with white flesh produces good yields. A classic variety that has excellent taste and texture eaten raw or cooked.

ROMANESCO

Well known Italian zucchini that is light green with prominent ribs and a favorite among chefs for its flavor. This big plant produces lots of flowers and fruit over a long season.

TONDO DI NIZZA

Similar to the Piacenza but light green rather than dark. This round variety has thin skin so handle carefully. A great substitute in eggplant parmesan.

TONDO DI PIACENZA

This zucchini is a dark green, round Italian squash that is great stuffed, sliced and cooked on the grill. Harvest when no bigger than a baseball or softball for best quality.

ALBARELLO DI SARZANA

Known as the “Little Tree of Sarzano,” this highly acclaimed frying zucchini has the added bonus of strong blossom production for fried blossoms.

SUNBURST

This bright yellow, scalloped fruit has thin skin with a mild, buttery flesh that’s tender. Not only is this variety one of the more unique looking, but it features great flavor as well.

BENNINGS GREEN TINT

Easy to grow patty-pan type with pale green color that matures to a creamy white. These bushy plants provide excellent yields of saucer-shaped fruits with scalloped edges. Harvest when fruit is 2-3 inches for best quality.

CROOKNECK

A very popular summer squash variety, this fast growing heirloom bears many 6-inch fruit throughout the season. Harvest while the skin is still soft and keep picking so the plant can keep producing.

Basil

GENOVESE

A bushy, large-leaf type annual from Italy that has creamy-colored flowers in the summer. It is aromatic in the garden and in cooking. Most commonly used to make pesto.

GREEK

Perfect variety to grow in a container. This small-leaved, mounded-shaped basil doesn’t give up anything to the other basils in flavor. Very slow to bolt and excellent as a border plant.

LIME

This rare and tasty basil will work wonders in a salad dressing or sauces. Also a good variety to grow in a container.

MRS. BURN’S LEMON

This basil has an exciting lemon-citrus fragrance and flavor which makes it particularly good in vinegar or with fish. Great in pesto and other standard basil dishes.

NAPOLETANO

This variety has crinkled leaves that can reach up to five inches in length. The mild-flavored leaves are delicious when used to wrap fish or chicken.

AMETHYST

This dark purple, almost black, version of Genovese Basil brings a beautiful contrast to any garden. A great substitute for sweeter varieties of basil and a natural pest deterrent.

CORSICAN

A Mediterranean heirloom from the island of Corsica, this versatile variety comes in varying degrees of green to purple. Very attractive plant that produces nice lavender flowers.

GENOVESE ‘AROMA’

An improved Genovese hybrid with thick, dark green leaves that are more resistant to bolting and disease. This type is quickly becoming the standard for professional growers.

LETTUCE LEAF

Large leaves feature a mild taste that is used to stuff, put on sandwiches or wrap around a slice of tomato and mozzarella cheese. Produces the most foliage of any basil.

OSMIN PURPLE

Purple-leaved basil. Sweet and fruity flavor and scent. The flowers range from lavender to dark purple in color. Popular with bakers who use it in desserts.

Basil

PICCOLE FOGLIE

Small, beautifully round plant with intensely-flavored small leaves. The big, spicy, pungent fla-vor of the leaves are very unique and amazing when made into pesto.

PURPLE PETRA

Perfect growing companion for tomatoes. This mild, sweet tasting basil is works great with all Italian dishes, either for pesto, pasta and salads.

PURPLE RUFFLES

This attractive sweet basil variety has won many awards for its beauty, flavor and ease of culti-vation. Used mainly for pesto or as a garnish.

PERSIAN

Fesh flavor of lemon and spice. Adds a kick to pesto, soups, salads and pizza. Bright green leaves with deep red flower bracts.

RED RUBIN

Aromatic annual herb has narrow, dark leaves and produces edible, purple flowers in the sum-mer. This sweet basil is mostly used in salads or as a garnish.

THAI ‘SIAM QUEEN’

This plant is lush with green leaves on purple stems. Deep reddish-purple flowers in the summer are edible. Will add exceptional fragrance to many culinary dishes.

Specialty Peppers

BANANA

Light yellow to red pepper, averaging 6.5” x 1.5”, with a delicious, sweet flavor and mild. Famous for its amazing yields.

CORNO GIALLO

This Italian pepper (6-10 inches) goes by the name “Yellow Bull’s Horn” and can be mildly spicy even though it is still considered a sweet pepper. Turns bright yellow when ripe.

CORNO ROSSO

This Italian pepper (6-10 inches) turns a stunning red with a long, curved, tapered shape when ripe. “Red Bull’s Horn” can be mildly spicy even though it is considered a sweet pepper.

FRIGGITELLO

This small, sweet pepper (3-4 inches) is part of the Italian culinary tradition. It will turn bright red when ripe. When young and green they make a crispy little frying pepper.

JIMMY NARDELLO

Although technically a frying pepper (6-7 inches), this is one of the sweetest non-bell peppers you’ll ever taste. Expect large yields from this variety. Remains sweet no matter how prepared.

PADRON

These unique peppers are named after the town where they originated in Spain. If allowed to grow longer than an inch they will become hotter. Sauté in olive oil and sea salt for best flavor.

FEHER OZON—PAPRIKA

When these conical peppers are fully ripe they are exceptionally sweet with a juicy pepper crunch. The flavor is mild and slightly zingy. This Hungarian variety is traditionally dried and used for paprika.

Specialty Peppers

PIMENTO L

This large heart-shaped fruit (4-5 inches) has thick walls and is sweet and succulent. Pimento peppers are often canned or pickled.

SHISHITO

This medium early, small, sweet pepper is very popular in Japan. The thin-walled, glossy fruit can grow up to 3-4 inches long and is a prolific producer. Very similar to Padron peppers.

Bell Peppers

EARLY SUNSATION

Big, smooth, blocky peppers (4-5 inches) are a mature green in 70 days then turn a golden-yellow in the next two weeks. Extra sweet when fully yellow.

GIALLO D’ASTI

A classic, large Italian heirloom bell pepper with a delicious sweet taste, this yellow variety has thick walls and is great for grilling.

ROSSO D’ASTI

Famous blocky, sweet, red Italian heirloom that is known for extremely large, beautiful fruit and plentiful yields. This variety holds its flavor well and has a crisp crunch.

ORANGE SUN

Beautiful deep, bright orange bell pepper (4-5 inches) that has thick walls and a sweet, crunchy flavor. This variety makes a wonderful addition to salads and stir-fries.

LIDO

This fruit is long, tapered and thick-walled. A succulent, sweet pepper with smoky flavors, this variety can grow up to 8 inches long. Flavor holds well either grilled or eaten fresh.

GOURMET

Thick, juicy walls with a fruity, sweet flavor are the trademarks of this medium-large blocky fruit that’s easy to grow under a wide variety of conditions.

KING ARTHUR

This mild, sweet bell pepper matures to a deep green or red color. A variety bred for early pro-duction and disease resistance, it also boasts large, crunchy four-lobed fruit.

Hot Peppers

ANAHEIM ‘T.M.R.’

Also known as the “New Mexican Chile” this moderately pungent fruit (7-8 inches) is deep green but turns red at full maturity. Excellent for canning, freezing or drying.

ANCHO ‘SAN LUIS’ (POBLANO)

High quality, uniform heart-shaped peppers (6 inches) are dark green, maturing to red then mahogany in color. Mildly pungent variety that’s most often used in chile rellenos and mole.

CAYENNE ‘LARGE THICK RED’

This hot, hot pepper (5-6 inches) is a heavy producer that turns from green to red when mature. Very pungent fruit even when small. Mostly used for sauces and drying.

CALABRESE

This is a classic Italian hot pepper used fresh or for pickling. Bright red and 1-2 inches long when ripe, this small, round variety is also known as the “Devil’s Kiss.” Moderate heat.

FRESNO

Thumb-sized hot pepper that can be harvested when green (mild heat) or red (hot). The mature red version (2-3 inches long) can be hotter than a Jalapeno.

BHUT JOLOKIA (GHOST)

One of the hottest peppers around, this variety got its nickname because it seems as if the in-tense heat just sneaks up on you. At 400 times hotter than Tabasco sauce, this Indian hybrid is not to be taken lightly.

DIABLO

Chili pepper that packs plenty of heat. Hotter than jalapeno and serrano peppers. Bushy, knee-high plants with thin, oval, dark green leaves. Peppers are crescent-shaped with thick crisp flesh. Fruit may be harvested green or allowed to mature to full color.

CHILTEPIN

This chile pepper is round or slightly oval and about 3/8” in width. Tepins can be extremely hot. The heat of the Chiltepine is called arrebatado (violet or rapid), which implies that alt-hough the heat is intense, it diminishes quickly.

PASILLA ‘BAJIO’

When fresh this thin-walled pepper (8-10 inches) is called “chilaca” and is used mainly for its rich, smoky flavoring in sauces. Ready to harvest when fruit turns a dark brown.

JALORO

Plant produces high yields of Jalapeno peppers that turn from yellow, to orange and to red when mature. This variety can be harvested at any color and is resistant to six types of pepper viruses.

JALAPENO ‘TAM’

This mild, longer variety of Jalapeno was developed at Texas A&M University. This pepper contains all the wonderful flavor of Jalapeno without the fire and can be harvested green or red.

Hot Peppers

LEMON DROP

Seasoning pepper 2-3 inches long from Peru that ripens to a clear lemon yellow color. The flavor is very clean with a slight citrusy heat to it.

HABANERO

A blistering hot pepper 40 times hotter than a Jalapeno. Wrinkled fruit is 1-inch long with a tapered end. Peppers begin as light green then turn to golden-orange.

JALAPENO ‘EARLY’

Everyone’s favorite hot pepper (3-4 inches) that sustains heavy yields over a long season. Ready to pick when dark green and will deliver a wallop of pure heat.

HABANERO CHOCOLATE

The chocolate-brown, lantern shaped fruit are about 2 inches long and have a unique, rich flavor. The fruit ripens from emerald green to chocolate brown. These rank among the top of the heat scale registering up to a massive 450,000 scoville units of heat. Use in moderation.

PEPPERONCINI ‘GOLDEN GREEK’

These delicious Greek peppers (2-3 inches) are sweet and have a very mild heat to them. Very popular for pickling. This high-yielding variety adds zing to salads and sweet, mild salsas.

Hot Peppers

SERRANO ‘DEL SOL’

An impressive first hybrid version of Serrano that produces fruit twice the size and earlier than the original. Versatile variety that’s not excessively hot and excellent for pickling.

TABASCO

This famous heirloom, that made Tabasco sauce famous, is very hot but has a delicious flavor. Plants grow to 4 feet tall and are covered with small, thin peppers.

SERRANO ‘TAMPEQUINO’

This little pepper with a big kick is very popular in salsas, sauces and soups. Variety can be harvested green or red but be prepared for some heat either way.

PEQUIN

The pequin has a smokiness quality with mixed levels of heat and fruitiness. In terms of overall heat, they hover near the middle of the pepper scale, slightly hotter than cayenne. Their shape is an elongated oval.

SCOTCH BONNET

Scotch bonnet may sound timid, but it is nothing of the sort. Its one of the spicier peppers with a sweet flavor. Peppers change from green to colors ranging from yellow to red. Used regularly in Jamaican and Caribbean cooking.

Melons

CAVAILLON ESPAGNOL

Large, oblong fruit that is filled with delicious green flesh. A very rare, old melon that was first listed in a German seed catalog in 1893.

CHARENTAIS

A famous, superb French heirloom (2-3 pounds) with light grey-green skin and brilliant orange flesh that’s super sweet and very fragrant. Perfect for making sorbet.

CRANE

The light orange flesh of this local heirloom melon (4-7 pounds) is exceptionally sweet, juicy and highly aromatic. This vine-ripened variety was created in Sonoma County in the early 1900s.

GALIA

This Israeli variety has a lightly netted golden-yellow rind with a pale, glacial-green succulent flesh that has a signature spicy, sweet flavor with tropical and perfumed fragrance.

GREEN NUTMEG

A wonderful medium-sized melon (2-3 pounds) that has a heavily-netted skin with rich, sweet and delicious green flesh. This variety has a heavy aroma and a unique spiciness.

HAOGEN

Unusual but dependable Israeli variety (1-3 pounds) has juicy, light green flesh with a tangy flavor. Thin, mottled green skin turns yellow with age.

HEARTS OF GOLD

These aromatic heirloom melons (2-3 pounds) have firm, juicy, and flavorful flesh. This variety was first produced in 1914.

HALE’S BEST

Simply delicious. Strongly scented, very juicy. The melons reach 7 inches long and about 6 inch-es in diameter. Strong vining plants that can spread 5 feet wide and reach about a foot tall. Matures in the hottest summer weather.

PETIT GRIS DE RENNES

The “Little Grey” (2-3 pounds) is the creme de la creme of French cantaloupes. Features or-ange flesh that’s sweet like brown sugar.

NOIR DES CARMES

One of the easiest to grow yet one of the most luxurious melons, this orange-fleshed French heir-loom is sweet and deeply satisfying to eat.

RETATO DEGLI ORTOLANI

Very sweet melon (3-4 pounds) with distinctive netting of the skin. Deep orange flesh is known as the main melon in Italian cuisine.

Melons

Watermelon

ALI BABA

Fantastic red, oblong variety (12-30 pounds) from Iraq that is now a rare find. The flavor is superb, very sweet and luscious, and the texture is very crisp for this vigorous plant.

DESERT KING

One of the most drought resistant varieties (20 pounds), this watermelon has a light pea-green rind making it less susceptible to sun burning. One of the more popular yellow-fleshed types.

ORANGEGLO

Very beautiful, sweet , deep orange flesh has an almost tropical flavor to it. One of the better tasting watermelons around, this variety also has high yields.

ASAHI MIYAKO

This Japanese melon (5-8 pounds) is earlier than most. A hard variety to find, the striped green-skinned watermelon has thirst-quenching red, sweet flesh.

KLONDIKE

One of the best tasting watermelons on the market. This sweet, scarlet red variety (up to 30 pounds) has a green rind with dark green stripes.

GOLDEN RUSSIAN

An extremely flavorful and juicy heirloom (5-10 pounds) from the Ukraine, this delicious bright yellow flesh will surprise your taste buds.

EARLY MOONBEAM

This lemon-yellow colored flesh is exceptionally sweet, crisp and an early producer of 3-8 pound thin-skinned fruit. Harvest when watermelon sounds hollow when tapped.

SUGAR BABY

This very sweet, fine-textured fruit (6-10 pounds) has red flesh and small seeds. This mouth-watering variety is the standard for the icebox watermelons

WHITE SUGAR LUMP

This rare watermelon (5-10 pounds) has a refreshingly sweet taste. First carried by a small seed company in the 1950’s with the slogan “sweet as sugar, that’s why we call them Sugar Lumps.

SWEET DAKOTA ROSE

Striped fruit, nearly round and weigh 8-15lbs. Superior flavor, sunburn resistant, and has very few seeds. Thin, firm rind.

TENDERSWEET

Lovely oblong fruit with stunningly beautiful and incredibly delicious orange flesh that is high in sugar content.

Watermelon

Winter Squash

BUTTERNUT-WALTHAM

This popular butternut is prized for its straight neck, rich, dry yellow-orange flesh, nutty flavor and high-yielding vines. Fruits are 3-6 pounds and exceptional keepers.

NEW ENGLAND SUGAR PIE

This super sweet, fine-fleshed heirloom pumpkin wins hands down for best variety for making pies. The flesh is thick and meaty with few seeds.

SIBLEY

This is a Slow Food Ark of Taste variety (8-10 pounds) that has orange flesh that becomes drier and richer with storage.

DELICATA

Perfectly sized for stuffing and baking. The dark-green striped squash (7-9 inches) has become very popular the last couple years for its super sweet flavor and size.

MARINA DI CHIOGGIA

The heirloom “sea pumpkin” of Chioggia (10 pounds) is a large, turban-shaped fruit that is blue-green. One of the most beautiful and unique of all squash with sweet flesh for making pies.

BUTTERNUT RUGOSA

The “violin” heirloom butternut of Italy (4 pounds) is a fine eating squash that is rare in the United States. Its fine flesh is neither watery or overly dry and quite delicious.

GOLDEN HUBBARD

Introduced in 1898, this all-time American favorite is starchy, nutty and has fine-grained flesh that’s good for baking and roasting. Fruits are 8-12 pounds and store well.

SPAGHETTI

One of the more commercialized winter squash varieties, this type is best baked or boiled to fork out the spaghetti-like flesh and top with your favorite sauce. Easy to grow in a garden or containers.

TROMBONCINO

Tender, mild, sweet and nutty when harvested as summer squash at 8-12”. When the gree-tan fruits grow very long, they are best baked as winter squash. Its vines are rampant and should be trellised.

WINTER LUXURY PIE

This variety makes the most velvety pumpkin pie. Very productive plant of medium-sized fruit that has thick, sweet and sugary flesh that’s deep golden in color. Stores well throughout winter.

TABLE QUEEN ACORN

Very vigorous and highly productive plants bear fruit 3-4 inches long with a thick, pale orange flesh with excellent flavor. This open pollinated squash is one of the easiest acorn varieties to grow and one of the most popular.

Winter Squash

SUGAR DUMPLING

This fine grained inner flesh has exceedingly high sugar content and deep orange flesh when ripe. A versatile variety that can be baked, roasted, stuffed or mashed to be used in any number of various dishes.

TRIAMBLE

Stunningly beautiful with its hard marble-like smoothness and dry, deeply flavorful and mildly sweet flesh. Can store for up to 2 years.

SWEET MEAT

This variety has a creamy dense texture but its flavor is rich, buttery and distinctive. One of the best-keeping winter squash, sweet meat is one of the most versatile to cook with.

Pumpkins

GALEUX D’EYSINES

Popular French heirloom with a sweet, slightly nutty orange flesh that is smooth and tender. Perfect for soup or baked breads.

ROUGE D’ETAMPES

Known as the Cinderella Pumpkin, this variety is a beautiful French heirloom. The sweet, or-ange flesh is used for pumpkin or squash pie.

DILL’S ATLANTIC GIANT

This variety produces world record-size pumpkins. It is the grand-daddy of all giant pumpkins. Try breaking the 1,337-pound record yourself.

HOWDEN

The perfect Halloween carving pumpkin. This plant produces 15-pound bright orange pump-kins that are the same types sold at supermarkets and roadside farm stands.

Herbs

CHERVIL

Often called French parsley, chervil is an essential herb of French cooking. The finely divided leaves resemble parsley but they have a distinct yet delicate licorice or anise flavor.

CILANTRO

An herb with a thousand uses in the kitchen. The fine stems, leafiness and flavor can be used in soups or chopped and incorporated into any cuisine.

CHIVES

Chives are easy to grow, require little maintenance and come back year after year. Great for containers with edible flowers that make a tasty chive vinegar.

LOVAGE

The flavor is a cross between parsley and celery. Emperor Charlemagne so loved lovage that he ordered it grown in all his gardens. Its seeds were often used in a love potion, hence the name.

BORAGE

Freely seeding, easy growing annual plant with vivid blue flowers and leaves with the flavor of cucumbers. Considered an herb but is often grown as a flower in vegetable gar-

ITALIAN PARSLEY

This superior flat-leaved variety brings a tantalizing flavor to many different types of cui-sine. A favorite herb that is included in most herbal mixtures.

DILL

These finely divided feathery leaflets are used fresh sprinkled over salads or with other vegeta-bles. This herb is also slower to bolt.

Herbs

OREGANO-GREEK

A true Greek Oregano with a heavy oregano aroma that’s great for pizza and cooking. Produces dark green leaves with white flowers.

OREGANO-ITALIAN

Gently pungent mild flavor makes it more versatile than Greek Oregano. Easy to grow in well drained soil. Rounded aromatic light green leaves about 1 inch long.

SUMMER SAVORY

This summer herb is known to be the most subtle and delicate of the savories both in taste and character. The slender light green leaves are a well-composed duet of both thyme and mint.

TARRAGON

The aromatic leaves of this herb are used fresh or dried to flavor salads and egg and cheese dishes. This perennial has shiny, dark green leaves that grow vigorously and spread quickly.

OREGANO-SICILIAN

This clumping oregano does not spread by runners. This incredibly pungent oregano is intense and has a wonderfully woodsy flavor.

ROSEMARY-SPICE ISLANDS

This unique variety of rosemary makes it one of the most versatile. As a culinary season-ing, it compliments not only meats and vegetables but also brings a zingy flavor to breads.

ROSEMARY-TUSCAN BLUE

This aromatic needle-like foliage forms an upright hedge quickly. Takes to pruning well and is perfect for screening. Very flavorful spice for cooking

Herbs

THYME-FRENCH

A bushy plant with an upright growth habit, this herb has narrow leaves that are grayer and sweeter than English thyme. Flowers are a light pink color in spring.

WINTER SAVORY

Hardy semi-evergreen bush has branching roots which produce a woody base. The glossy, dark green leaves are about an inch long, opposite, and lance shaped, widening at the tips. Plant in dry, well-drained soil.

THYME-ENGLISH

An invaluable seasoning in the kitchen, this herb has a subtle woodsy flavor that comple-ments a multitude of foods. Considered to be a staple for chefs. Also an excellent contain-er variety.

Lettuce

BABY OAKLEAF

The individual leaves of oakleaf lettuce are deeply lobed and shaped like the leaves on an oak tree. Buttery texture and an incredibly mellow, nutty and sweet flavor.

BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON

An old reliable lettuce with large, crispy leaves that are ruffled. Very consistent yields and excellent to plant in the spring, early summer or fall. Also slow to bolt.

BUTTERCRUNCH

This is a classic butterhead lettuce that produces a dynamic and delicious taste. This variety features a nice firm head with a slightly buttery flavor. Also very heat tolerant.

CANARY TONGUE

Also known as oak-leafed lettuce, this variety is tender, mild tasting and crisp with dense, light green heads. Performs exceptionally well in the fall and spring.

FORELLENSCLUSS

This Austrian heirloom of the romaine family which means “speckled like a trout,” features bright green, tasty leaves that are dappled with burgundy splotch-es.

LITTLE GEM

An old English heirloom, this lettuce is considered one of the very best tasting. This very small, green romaine type is an excellent salad lettuce with a distinctive nutty flavor.

MARVEL OF FOUR SEASONS

This tasty, attractive-looking French heirloom has beautiful reddish leaves with cranberry-red tips. The crinkly rosette in the middle of the head looks like a flow-er.

LOLLA ROSSA

Deep magenta-colored leaves with tiny frills are the trademark of this very mild tasting Italian heirloom. The slow growing open heads remain compact until har-vesting.

MAY QUEEN

Famous European heirloom butterhead. This early maturing lettuce is ideal for the early spring plantings. The leaves are pale green heads tinged with red and the sweet, pale yellow hearts have a pink blush to them.

Lettuce

OUTREDGEOUS

One of the reddest romaines, this is a standard for salad growers because of its mild taste and splashy color. It can be harvested as a baby or fully mature when a loose head forms.

PARRIS ISLAND

This multi-purpose romaine is commonly used for baby leaf lettuce because of its quick growth rate. If grown to maturity it makes for an excellent headed variety.

RED OAKLEAF

This variety has a mild flavor without the bitterness. This lettuce is also durable in extreme heat or cold and grows very quick.

RED SAILS

This bitter-free lettuce features deep bronze-red crinkly leaves and is a perfect partner for green-leaf varieties. Slow bolting for a red variety, it can also be plant-ed year round.

UBRIACONA

This Italian heirloom is a loose-leaf variety with red outer leaves and green leaves inside. It is ready to harvest when leaves are crisp and the head is loose.

Spinach

BLOOMSDALE

This popular heirloom variety was first introduced into the culinary community in 1826. Bloomsdale has a more substantial winter greens taste and texture than standard spinach.

Arugula

BROADLEAF

Pungent nutty and peppery flavors. Performs best in full sun and in light, sandy, well-drained soils from spring to mid-summer.

RUSTIC

Rustic leaf arugula has similar taste qualities to the cultivated variety. Its beauti-ful jagged leaves are perfect to mix with regular arugula.

Collard Greens

COLLARD GREENS

Collards grow fast and produce tender leaves. They need fertile, well-drained soil and enjoy full sun or partial shade.

TATSOI

Oriental mustard with spoon shaped leaves. Full of flavor and very tender. Harvest anytime during growth.

KAI LAN

Native to China and related to broccoli. Green flower heads at the top. Thick, flat, glossy green leaves. Stems are thick and small. Leaves, stem and head can be eaten. A bit sweeter than broccoli.

Asian Greens

RUBY STREAKS MUSTARD

Deeply serrated, attractive mustard. Delicate texture and mild. Flavor is sweet and slightly pungent. Color ranges from dark green with red veins to dark maroon.

PURPLE MIZUNA

Deep purple leaves and stems. Hardy with mild and sweet flavors.

GREEN MIZUNA

Mild flavored mustard with a pleasant bitter taste. Grows quickly in partial shade.

TOKYO BEKANA

Loose-head Chinese cabbage from Japan. The spring-green leaves curl at the edges and mature with slim white stems that widen at the base.

Chard

FORDHOOK GIANT

Succulent celery-like stalks support large, dark green, very savoyed fleshy leaves. This delicate stalk is wonderfully tender and juicy. A cold-hardy variety that is just as tolerant of the heat.

ORIOLE ORANGE

Brilliant orange ribs set this chard apart from other varieties. These hardy plants can withstand the cold and are consistent producers throughout the season.

RAINBOW

This tender variety has multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange, pink and red. Rainbow chard has an assertive texture and its flavor is mildly salty and sweet.

RHUBARB

The candy-apple colored stems with dark green and red-veined leaves make this va-riety a standout in a salad mix.

Kale

TUSCAN

This Italian heirloom variety is considered to be the tastiest of the true kales, and due to its dark green leaves, the most nutritious as well.

RED RUSSIAN

Very tender compared to other kales with leaves that are flat, jagged and dark green highlighted by purple veins.

SCARLETT

Dark green kale with red veines, frilly, tightly curled leaves. Vigorous performer with good cold tolerance. Begin harvesting when young, and allow to grow well into the early winter.

DWARF BLUE CURLY

Low, compact plants with finely curled, bluish-green leaves. Grows best in cool weather but will also withstand some heat. Can be grown as a spring or fall crop. Leaves are rich in vitamins, low in calories.

Onions

TROPEANA LUNGA (RED TORPEDO)

An Italian heirloom, its skin is reddish-purple in color. Its flesh is sweet, mild and ten-der with light rose-colored rings.

TROPEA ROSSA TONDA

Most famous of all Italian red onions. Red rounded bulb, very sweet and ideal for stuffing. Changes from white when young to red in maturity.

YELLOW OF PARMA

This hard-to-find Italian heirloom is large and golden with an oblong-globe shape. Aver-aging a pound each, this late maturing variety is absolutely delicious and great for storing.

WALLA WALLA

Famous for its size and super sweetness, it’s best to harvest the 4-inch golden-skinned bulbs early for mildest flavor. A must have for onion ring lovers.

Leeks

GIGANTE D’IVERNO

The “Giant Winter Leek” features large blue/green tops with thick white bottoms and is very resistant to cold weather.

KING RICHARD

Beautiful full-sized leeks. White stems are over a foot long to the first leaf. Upright, medium green leaves.

Kohlrabi

WHITE VIENNA

Round, above-ground “bulbs” with light green, smooth skin. It has a creamy white, tender flesh. Flavor is mild & sweet. This kohlrabi is superb raw or steamed.

PURPLE VIENNA

Green leaves and bulbs with red skin. Tender sweet white flesh. Grows in Spring and Fall. Pick small (2-3”) for best taste and texture.

Fennel

DI PARMA

Alpine fennel with a small white bulb, this variety has excellent flavor and texture. Usually sliced thin and added to salads.

ROMANESCO

Classic fennel from Rome that has a large head with tightly-wrapped stalks. Tastes best when roasted with olive oil.

Beets

CHIOGGIA

Chioggia has striking deep pink and white spirals and an especially sweet flavor. It can be planted at two-week intervals for continuous harvests.

DETROIT DARK RED

The most popular, all-purpose red beet. It is uniform and smooth. Has a striking deep blood red flesh that is incredibly sweet and tasty.

GOLD

Smooth golden roots with bright yellow flesh retain their color when cooked. Excellent, sweet flavor. Leaves and petioles are green.

Artichokes

VIOLETTO

This violet-bracted ‘choke has small, oval, slightly elongated flower heads that measure 3 inches wide by 5 inches long. A bit later maturing that Green Globd, Violetto will pro-duce abundant crops of mouthwatering artichokes for at least 4 years.

GREEN GLOBE

3”-5” heads with wonderfully thick, flavorful hearts. Expect 3-4 heads throughout sum-mer. Will remain productive at least 5 years.

DI CICCO

Excellent choice for extended harvests for home gardens. Vigorous plants yield 3-4”, blue-green heads. After cutting the main head, more side shoots develop, producing many more small to medium-sized heads through summer.

Broccoli

Cardoon

CARDOON

Grown for its thick, fleshy stalks, it has a mild flavor reminiscent of artichoke hearts. Large, prickly arching leaves, topped with round, purple flowers in the midsummer. Car-doon can reach up to 5ft tall and 4ft wide. Enjoys well drained soil.

MILTOMATE TOMATILLO

Small spherical shaped berry in the tomato family. Originated in Mexico and cultivated by the Aztecs. Exquisite tart and sweet qualities. Small annual shrub grows 30-60cm in height, Berry develops inside thin husk.

Tomatillo