Supersteak Hybrid tomato seeds produce a dependable tomato developed for gardeners seeking extra-large fruits and consistent performance. This indeterminate, beefsteak-type tomato forms vigorous vines that yield massive, smooth red tomatoes often weighing 1–2 pounds each. Supersteak tomatoes typically reach maturity in about 75–80 days and are known for their strong disease resistance and high productivity. The flavor is classic and well balanced, with a mild sweetness and rich tomato taste that makes these giants ideal for slicing, sandwiches, and fresh eating.
Big Bertha pepper seeds produce a well-known, hybrid sweet bell pepper variety that quickly became popular with home gardeners for its reliability and impressive size. Big Bertha is a sweet bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) noted for its extra-large, blocky fruits that commonly reach 7 inches long and 4 inches wide, with thick, crisp walls and a mild, sweet flavor that matures from glossy green to bright red. Plants are vigorous and productive, typically growing 24–30 inches tall, and are valued for high yields and uniform fruit shape, making them excellent for fresh eating, stuffing, grilling, and freezing. For best results, start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost, transplant after all danger of frost has passed, and grow in full sun with rich, well-drained soil; consistent watering, warm temperatures, and regular feeding will help support heavy fruit set and maximize fruit size.
Fantastico tomato seeds produce a vigorous, modern hybrid tomato known for its reliable yields and uniform fruit, making it a favorite for both home gardeners and market growers. Developed for strong disease resistance and consistent performance, Fantastico is an determinate, saladette-style tomato that bears smooth, oval to slightly elongated fruits in generous clusters. Plants mature in about 65–70 days from transplant, offering an early to mid-season harvest with excellent productivity. The bright red tomatoes have firm flesh and thick walls, which hold up well to slicing and fresh use while also performing nicely in cooking. Flavor is well balanced with mild sweetness and gentle acidity, delivering a classic, clean tomato taste that appeals to a wide range of palates.
Calypso bean seeds, also known as "Yin Yang" beans for their striking black-and-white pattern, produce compact bush plants that typically grow 15 to 20 inches tall. These heirloom beans mature in about 70 to 90 days and are cherished for their creamy texture and mild, earthy flavor, making them ideal for soups, stews, and salads. Calypso beans are easy to grow, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, and they offer good drought tolerance. Their unique appearance and reliable performance make them a favorite among gardeners and heirloom seed enthusiasts alike.
Red Arrow radish seeds produce fast-growing plants that are primarily cultivated for their vibrant red stems and lush green leaves rather than their roots. This variety is especially prized for microgreens and edible shoots, offering a crisp texture and a bold, spicy radish flavor that adds zest to salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Red Arrow is easy to grow, thrives in full sun to partial shade, and is well-suited for both garden beds and indoor trays. Its striking color and strong flavor make it a favorite among chefs and home growers alike.
Burpee Hybrid II cucumber seeds produce a classic slicing cucumber as an improvement over earlier hybrids, valued for its reliability, productivity, and uniform fruit quality. This variety produces smooth, dark green fruits typically 7–9 inches long with crisp, mild flesh and very few seeds. The vigorous vines are disease tolerant and perform well in a wide range of climates, making them a dependable choice for home gardeners. For best results, sow seeds directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed or start indoors and transplant carefully once soil is warm. Grow Burpee Hybrid II cucumbers in full sun with rich, well-drained soil, provide consistent watering, and harvest regularly to encourage continuous production and prevent bitterness.
Malbec Red carrot seeds produce a striking, modern carrot variety bred for its deep wine-red color and exceptional nutritional value, with roots rich in anthocyanins and a sweet, earthy flavor. Malbec Red draws inspiration from traditional purple carrots while offering improved uniformity, smoother skin, and reliable performance in home gardens. The tapered roots typically reach 8–10 inches long with vibrant red flesh that holds much of its color when cooked. For best results, sow seeds directly in loose, stone-free soil in early spring or late summer, as carrots transplant poorly. Grow Malbec Red carrots in full sun, keep soil consistently moist during germination, thin seedlings early for straight roots, and harvest when roots reach full size for the best flavor and color.
Flora de Junio bean seeds produce vibrant heirloom pole beans traditionally grown in Mexico, known for their striking maroon and white speckled pods and seeds. These vigorous climbing plants can reach a height of 6 to 8 feet, making them ideal for trellises or poles. They mature in approximately 90 to 100 days and are prized for their dual-purpose use as both fresh snap beans when young and dry beans when fully mature. Flora de Junio beans are celebrated for their rich, earthy flavor and resilience, thriving in warm climates with well-drained soil.
Blush onion seeds produce a modern, open-pollinated specialty onion developed for its attractive color, mild flavor, and reliable garden performance. This short-day, fresh-use onion was bred from sweet onion lines to mature quickly and perform well in warm and intermediate growing regions. Blush onions form small to medium-sized, flattened-globe bulbs with soft pink to rosy blush skins and crisp white flesh that has a mild, slightly sweet taste ideal for fresh eating and salads. Best grown as a bunching or fresh bulb onion rather than for long storage, Blush onions prefer full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in early spring, keep soil evenly moist, and harvest when bulbs reach desired size or when tops begin to fall.
PeppiGrande Red is the first and largest seedless sweet pepper ever bred! Peppigrande pepper seeds produce a sweet Italian frying–type pepper (Capsicum annuum) developed as a modern hybrid for high productivity and uniform quality. A seedless pepper Bred for commercial and home garden performance, Peppigrande is known for its vigorous plants that typically reach 24–30 inches tall and produce heavy yields of long, tapered fruits about 7–8 inches in length. The peppers mature in approximately 70–75 days, ripening from glossy green to deep red, and are prized for their thick walls, crisp texture, and rich, sweet flavor that intensifies when sautéed or roasted. With excellent disease resistance, dependable yields, and attractive fruit, Peppigrande is especially well suited for frying, fresh eating, and market gardens.
Zenzei Hybrid Roma Tomato Seeds produce a 2023 All-America Selections winner prized for its early maturity and exceptional productivity. Developed with Midwest growing conditions in mind, this dependable Roma-type tomato performs well even in less-than-ideal weather. The plants yield abundant, uniformly shaped plum tomatoes with dense, high-quality flesh and fewer problems such as spotting or blossom end rot, making Zenzei an excellent choice for sauces, canning, and other preserving needs.
Bronco bean seeds produce vigorous bush plants that grow to about 18 to 24 inches tall and mature in approximately 55 to 60 days, making them a fast-growing option for gardeners. This variety is a high-yielding snap bean, known for its straight, slender, medium-green pods that are about 5 to 6 inches long. Bronco beans are tender, flavorful, and stringless, making them ideal for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing. They are also resistant to common bean diseases such as rust and mosaic virus, and perform well in a range of growing conditions with full sun and well-drained soil.
