Grow little gherkins in patio pots with this award-winning beauty. A compact cucumber with semi-vining growth habit that produces high yields of delicious little black-spined cukes. Best picked at just 2 to 4 inches long with crisp and crunchy texture. This variety of gherkins holds up well to pickling, and make the perfect little pickles for gourmet occasions. An All-America Selections Winner.
The Black Nebula carrot is a highly attractive open pollinated carrot variety that was bred especially for the home gardener. The dark purple roots can be eaten fresh, roasted, steamed or used for dye. After the carrots grow too large to eat leave them in the garden and use for cut flowers. The white umbels are tinged with lavender on the edges and flower stems. Bees love carrot flowers so they make great food for pollinators.
The Sub Arctic Plenty is the world's fastest growing heirloom tomato, in just 42 days from transplant you will have fresh vine ripe tomatoes! This variety is a great tomato to grow in Northern areas where the season is short. However, this is also great for Southern locations where you can harvest the crop before insects and disease start to take over. The Sub Arctic Plenty is a bush variety that needs no staking, as it is great for hanging in baskets.
Burpless Supreme is mild and easy to eat. This variety was bred for its thin skin and almost seedless qualities. This variety is great when sliced, and is top-notch for pickling when harvested small.
Abominable F1 is a standout white pumpkin known for its impressive size, true white color, and strong, dark green handle with excellent attachment. Round to slightly flattened with light ribbing, it delivers a bold, jack-o-lantern–style look in a clean white finish that holds its color well. Grown on vigorous full vines, this variety offers intermediate tolerance to powdery mildew and was noted in trials as one of the largest white pumpkins available.
Bountiful bean seeds produce one of the earliest and most reliable bush snap beans, known for their exceptional productivity and tender, stringless pods. Introduced in the late 19th century, this heirloom variety remains popular for its rich flavor, crisp texture, and consistent performance in a wide range of climates. The compact, bushy plants grow about 12 to 18 inches tall and do not require staking, making them perfect for small gardens or raised beds. Bountiful beans are easy to harvest and ideal for fresh eating, canning, or freezing. Their early maturity and dependable yields make them a favorite among home gardeners and market growers alike.
Lutz Green Leaf Pink Stem beet seeds are prized for producing beets with distinctive characteristics and exceptional flavor. This variety features vibrant green leaves with a striking pink stem, which adds a splash of color to any garden. The beets themselves are known for their smooth, round shape and tender, sweet, deep red to purple flesh. Lutz Green Leaf Pink Stem beets are valued not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for their excellent taste, making them a popular choice for salads, roasting, and pickling. They are known for their adaptability, growing well in various soil conditions, and for their relatively long harvest window, allowing for a prolonged period of fresh, nutritious beets. Additionally, the green leaves are edible and nutritious, providing a dual-purpose crop that enhances both the visual and culinary appeal of your garden. This variety is a "winterkeeper" beet that has a long standing storage capability. The Lutz Green Leaf Pink Stem has 6 inches in diameter roots, make sure to thin them out to 4-6 inches.
Green Field corn produces an abundance of tall (8-10') stalks with 8-9" long ears. Developed from Reid's Yellow Dent, this corn produces bright yellow, long and narrow 14-kernel row ears. Green Field was the name of the farm that this corn was first produced on. Reported yields of 190 bu/acre in the boot heel area of MO.
Kandy Korn is a renowned sweet corn variety celebrated for its exceptional flavor and delightful characteristics. Classified as a supersweet (or "sugar-enhanced") corn type, Kandy Korn is known for its high sugar content, which contributes to its superior sweetness and tender texture. Originating in the United States, this heirloom variety has been a favorite among gardeners and corn enthusiasts for decades. The plant typically reaches a height of 7-8 feet, making it suitable for smaller gardens or container planting. Kandy Korn produces ears with bright yellow kernels that are arranged in tight, uniform rows and exhibit a glossy, plump appearance. The flavor is exceptionally sweet and rich, ideal for fresh eating, grilling, or adding to a variety of dishes. Kandy Korn plants exhibit a strong, upright growth habit and are generally ready for harvest in mid to late summer, when the kernels are full and milky. With its impressive sweetness, vibrant color, and reliable productivity, Kandy Korn corn remains a prized choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers.
Looking for a seedless watermelon perfect for picnics? You found it! Triple Crown produces red fleshed triploid (seedless) watermelon with green rind and dark green striping. Red flesh is firm and crisp. 18-20 pound fruit are oval and slightly elongated.
The Super Sugar Pea is an improved original tall snap pea that is bursting with a sugary sweet flavor! This plant variety has a very high yield potential and even better flavor than before being improved, making it a favorite to add to many dishes.
The Kuroda Shin is a popular Oriental carrot with a nice sweet flavor. This variety is a great addition to any Oriental dish. The Kuroda Shin carrot's deep orange, stubby roots are mild and sweet. This is an excellent carrot for juicing as well. Grows well in many climate conditions, good for home or market.
Costoluto Genovese tomatoes are a classic heirloom variety celebrated for their historical significance and distinctive characteristics. Hailing from Genoa, Italy, this variety has been cherished since the 19th century for its unique ribbed, fluted shape and rich flavor. The tomatoes are typically deep red, with a strikingly irregular, somewhat lobed appearance that makes them visually appealing. Known for their bold, tangy flavor with a hint of sweetness, Costoluto Genovese tomatoes are highly prized for making robust sauces, salsas, and fresh salads. They generally reach maturity in about 75 to 85 days and feature an indeterminate growth habit, meaning they continue to bear fruit throughout the growing season. The plants are vigorous and sprawling, requiring staking or caging to support their abundant fruit. With their rich heritage, distinctive appearance, and exceptional taste, Costoluto Genovese tomatoes are a favorite among gardeners and chefs seeking both culinary excellence and a touch of Italian tradition.
This New York Bloody Butcher is a new cross between Italian Floriani Flint and red selections of our VK Early. Produces hearty 6-7’ tall plants with beautiful 7.5 – 8.5” long, mostly red ears. A heavy yielder of red flint-type kernels with occasional yellows. Early maturing for quick dry down period.
Mexican Sour Gherkin cucumber seeds produce small, grape-sized fruits that resemble miniature watermelons but have a refreshing cucumber-like taste with a tangy, citrusy twist. Also known as cucamelons or mouse melons, these vigorous, vining plants thrive in warm climates and are resistant to pests and diseases. They are easy to grow, requiring a trellis for support, and yield an abundant harvest throughout the season. Perfect for fresh snacking, pickling, or adding a unique touch to salads, Mexican Sour Gherkins are a delightful and eye-catching addition to any garden. These been around since pre-Columbian times, but were not brought into botanical classification until the mid-1800s. Despite being a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, they're only distantly related to the cucumber and will not cross with other cucumber varieties. This variety is also said to be the most cold-tolerant of all cucumbers, and will continue to fruit until the first frost.
Blue Lake 274 is a popular variety of green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) known for its exceptional taste and reliable performance in home gardens and commercial agriculture. This cultivar has a rich history, tracing its origins back to the Blue Lake region in California. Blue Lake 274 beans are beloved for their tender, crisp texture and sweet, earthy flavor, making them a favorite among gardeners and consumers alike. The Blue Lake 274 bean plant typically grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches, with a bushy, compact habit that makes it suitable for both garden beds and containers. It is classified as a bush bean, which means it doesn't require trellising or support structures. This variety is known for its relatively quick maturity, typically taking about 55 to 60 days from planting to harvest. The pods of Blue Lake 274 are long and slender, usually reaching a length of 6 to 7 inches. They are a vibrant green color and are prized for their straightness and uniformity. Blue Lake 274 beans exhibit resistance to common bean diseases such as bean mosaic virus and bean common mosaic virus, which contributes to their reliability and yield consistency. Speaking of yield, you can expect a bountiful harvest from this variety, with each row typically producing around 8 to 10 pounds of beans. For optimal growth, Blue Lake 274 beans thrive in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH level of 6.0 to 6.8. Plant them in rows with spacing of approximately 18 to 24 inches between plants. They require full sun exposure for at least 6 to 8 hours a day and should be watered consistently to keep the soil evenly moist. With the right care and conditions, Blue Lake 274 beans are sure to provide a delicious and productive addition to your garden.
Accelerate beans are a fast-growing and highly productive variety of bush beans, celebrated for their exceptional speed to harvest and reliable performance. These beans are distinguished by their compact, bushy growth habit, which typically reaches 18 to 24 inches in height, making them well-suited for smaller gardens and container gardening. The plants produce uniform, tender pods that are usually 4 to 5 inches long, with a smooth, vibrant green color. Accelerate beans are known for their sweet, crisp texture and excellent flavor, making them ideal for fresh eating, stir-fries, or steaming. Their quick maturity, often within 50 to 55 days from planting, allows for multiple harvests within a single growing season. Additionally, Accelerate beans are praised for their resilience and adaptability to various soil conditions and weather, ensuring a bountiful and consistent crop. Their rapid growth and flavorful pods make them a favorite among gardeners seeking both efficiency and taste in their bean harvest.
Daikon Radish has a crisp firm flesh is pure white. This Daikon radish, produces long tapered white radishes that are mostly used as winter radishes. The Minowase has a great, mild taste that is excellent in many Oriental dishes. This radish variety is great for spring or late summer planting.
