The beautiful Moranga squash's name comes from the traditional Brazilian dish called 'Camarão na moranga' which also means 'shrimp in a squash.' This squash is also known as the 'Pink Pumpkin.' The Moranga can get to be 4-8 pounds and range in color from light pink to salmon.
The Crosby Egyptian Beet, a classic heirloom variety, has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Originating in Egypt, it was introduced to the United States in the 1860s and quickly gained popularity among gardeners and farmers. This beet variety has stood the test of time due to its exceptional taste and versatility in the kitchen. Crosby Egyptian Beets are known for their sweet and tender flesh, making them a favorite for both raw and cooked applications. They have a distinct earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness, making them perfect for salads, pickling, roasting, and even juicing. These beets typically mature in about 55-60 days, making them a relatively quick-growing option for gardeners. In terms of appearance, Crosby Egyptian Beets are small to medium-sized, usually reaching about 2-3 inches in diameter. They have a round to slightly flattened shape and a vibrant deep red or purplish skin. Disease resistance is moderate, with some resistance to common pests and diseases like aphids and leaf miners. In terms of yields, you can expect a good harvest of beets from each plant, especially if you space them adequately (about 2-4 inches apart) in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. These beets thrive in cool weather conditions, making them suitable for spring and fall planting. With its rich history and delightful flavor, the Crosby Egyptian Beet continues to be a treasured addition to vegetable gardens.
Pineapple Pig produces large and plump tomatoes. At harvest these pigs can weigh up to 2 pounds. The fruits ripen to a creamy yellow color with light green stripes and a yellow flesh. Produces a thick, meaty and extra juicy bite! The flavor is mild and sweet with very low acidity and fruity undertones.
The Scallop Early White Squash, also known as Patty Pan, tastes great when harvested early at smaller size. This variety produces good yields of white squash. The Scallop Early White is very easy to grow and is rarely bothered by insects. The Scallop Early White is a bush type of squash that has a creamy texture that is very flavorful, suitable for both small home gardens and market growers.
The Chieftain PMT F1 Squash is a small early butternut hybrid that has an amazing storage and shipping potential for market production. This compact two pound squash has fine-grained flesh that is perfect for roasting or stuffing. The Chieftain PMT F1 is improved to be powdery mildew tolerant.
The Royal Oakleaf is a long standing oak leaf lettuce that has good heat resistance. This variety develops beautiful rosettes of deeply lobed sea green leaves. Royal Oakleaf is an improved version of the standard oak leaf lettuce. The Royal Oakleaf has excellent flavor, crispness and tenderness that is one that cannot be beat!
When it comes to taste, Tidy Treats tomatoes are renowned for their exceptional flavor profile. They offer a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, making them ideal for salads, sauces, and salsas. The taste is often described as vibrant and refreshing, making it a favorite among gardeners and chefs alike. Their versatility in the kitchen makes them a popular choice for both home cooks and professional chefs.
The Large Leaf Sorrel has delicious lemon flavored leaves that go great with a zesty salad or savory soup! These greens are best harvested in early spring and late fall when it's most tender. Garden Sorrel has pointed leaves that form thick clumps. The Garden Sorrel is popular for being high in Vitamin C.
These mature to a beautiful cream orange color and are bursting with sweet flavor. Produces medium-large fruits, 3 lobes and slightly elongated.
Illusion is an early white synergistic sweet corn that stands out for its exceptional flavor and dependable early-season performance. It offers excellent cool-soil vigor, strong tip fill, and easy snapping at harvest, all wrapped in deep green husks that protect the ears well. Tapered ears measure 7½–8 inches long and are packed to the tip with bright white, tender kernels arranged in 14–16 rows, delivering some of the best eating quality available in an early white synergistic corn. Ears are set about 25 inches high on sturdy, clean plants reaching roughly 6½ feet tall, accented by long, attractive flag leaves. With intermediate resistance to northern corn leaf blight, common rust, and Stewart’s bacterial wilt, Illusion is a true farm favorite known for its outstanding taste and reliable field performance.
The Waldmans Green Lettuce is the standard green leaf lettuce that is most widely grown for commercial. This variety is a highly productive lettuce that produces large, dark green leaves with slightly savoyed, wavy texture form loose, open heads.
The Wheat Grass Sprout is great tasting and offers several health benefits. Packed with lots of beneficial nutrients, all you have to do is sprout the seeds to see these benefits. This variety offers a soft crunch to any salad or sandwich. Time to Sprout: 2-3 Days Flavor: Soft and chewy grain. Creamy Nutrition: Vitamins B, C, & E, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Pantothenic Acid, & Phosphorous, Protein: 15%
The Speckled Swan is a beautiful swan shaped gourd. This gourd has a long 12-16" neck that curves and enlarges at the end to resemble a swan. This gourd is ideal for selling at fall markets for decorating or painting once dried!
China Star is a high producing and uniform Chinese cabbage. Grows large heads with a dark green exterior and dark yellow interior. It is slow bolting. China Star performs well in all Chinese cabbage planting slots.
Goya is a large round extra firm eggplant is extremely well suited for preparing pastes, dips, and sauces. It yields very consistent firm fruit with a good shelf life. The fruits are round, to globe-shaped, with a green spineless flat calyx. It is an early variety with a strong growing plant for indoor and outdoor planting.
Avalon is a very sturdy, yet flexible, late intermediate Spanish onion. This variety allows a smooth transition from intermediate to long day varieties. Growers enjoy the easy growth, the size potential, single centers, and the nice firm bulb that it produces. The grower also has the option of mechanical harvesting with Avalon.
The White Vienna Kohlrabi is an early variety that grows to 12" inches high. The pale green, flattened, globe shaped bulbs are smooth and tender and form above the ground. The uniquely flavored white flesh of this Kohlrabi is tastes the best when bulbs are 3" in diameter. Sow in the spring to enjoy a successful harvest over a longer period of time.
The Turk's Turban gourd is a beautiful multi-colored, ornamental squash. This gourd will grow to about 7" x 8" and will weigh close to 3lbs each and keep well once picked. The Turk's Turban is a favorite fall and holiday porch decoration!
