Naked Bear is a highly productive, dual-purpose pumpkin bred for exceptional seed yields and quality. Its smaller but plentiful 2–4 lb fruits produce more semi-hulless seeds than traditional hulless types, making them ideal for roasting, snacking, or pressing into oil. The dark to light orange fruits with subtle gold flecking are uniform, attractive, and offer sweet, rich flesh suitable for baking. Reliable even under strong disease pressure, Naked Bear matures in about 105 days and delivers both flavorful pepitas and delicious pumpkin—truly a variety that does it all.
Quickfire pepper seeds produce a hot, cayenne-type pepper (Capsicum annuum) developed for gardeners seeking fast maturity and reliable yields in shorter growing seasons. This modern, hybrid variety is known for its early production and vigorous plants that set heavy crops of slender, slightly curved fruits measuring about 4–6 inches long. Quickfire peppers ripen quickly from green to bright red and deliver a clean, medium-to-hot heat with classic cayenne flavor, making them well suited for fresh use, drying, and grinding into pepper flakes or powder. Plants are typically compact to medium-sized and valued for their uniform fruit set, adaptability, and ability to produce consistent harvests even in cooler or variable climates.
Latte is a dependable first-early synergistic sweet corn that delivers outstanding flavor far earlier than most varieties in its class. Ears are extra-fancy, about 8 inches long, with 14 well-filled rows of beautiful bicolor kernels that combine classic corn flavor with pleasing sweetness and tenderness. Strong cool-soil emergence and excellent seedling vigor make Latte an ideal choice for early plantings, while the long husk provides added protection from birds. Plants reach about 6 feet tall and typically produce a single, high-quality ear, ready in roughly 68 days. Often praised in taste trials for its full ears and exceptional eating quality—traits more commonly found in later corn—Latte proves you don’t have to wait for great flavor. Easy to grow, well suited to staggered plantings, and offering intermediate resistance to rust and Stewart’s wilt, it’s a standout option for kicking off the sweet corn season.
Soldier bean seeds produce a traditional New England heirloom dry bean known for its creamy white color and distinctive reddish-brown marking near the hilum that resembles a toy soldier—hence the name. These bush-type plants are hardy and compact, typically reaching maturity in about 85 to 95 days, and they yield reliably even in cooler climates. Soldier beans are especially prized for their mild, earthy flavor and smooth texture, making them a favorite for baked beans, soups, and stews. Their excellent storage qualities and historical significance have kept them a staple in regional cooking for generations. Easy to grow and harvest, Soldier beans are a dependable and flavorful addition to any garden.
Jacob’s Cattle Gold bean seeds produce robust bush plants that grow to about 18 to 24 inches tall and mature in approximately 85 to 95 days. A golden-hued variant of the traditional Jacob’s Cattle bean, this heirloom variety features beautiful tan seeds with maroon speckles and splashes. Renowned for their creamy texture and rich, slightly sweet flavor, Jacob’s Cattle Gold beans are ideal for baking, soups, and slow-cooked dishes. They perform well in a range of garden soils, thrive in full sun, and offer consistent yields, making them a favorite among home gardeners and heirloom collectors.
Yosemite onion seeds produce a dependable, open-pollinated storage onion developed for long-day growing regions and valued for its uniform bulbs and excellent keeping quality. Bred from traditional American storage onion lines, Yosemite was selected for adaptability, disease resistance, and consistent yields in cooler northern climates. This variety forms medium to large, round bulbs with golden-brown skins and firm white flesh that offers a balanced, mildly pungent onion flavor ideal for cooking and long-term storage. Yosemite onions thrive in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, requiring consistent moisture during early growth. Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last frost or direct sow as soon as soil can be worked in spring, keep beds weed-free, and harvest once tops fall and skins cure for optimal storage life.
Ancho peppers are dried poblano peppers, commonly used in Mexican cuisine. These peppers are deep red-brown in color and have a mild to medium heat level, making them versatile in a variety of dishes. They have a rich, smoky flavor with subtle hints of sweetness, and their earthy taste is often described as slightly raisin-like. Anchos are typically rehydrated in water before being blended into sauces, salsas, or marinades. They are a key ingredient in mole sauces, contributing to their complex depth of flavor. Ancho peppers are also packed with antioxidants and vitamins, making them both a flavorful and nutritious addition to many recipes.
Black Magic kale is a modern, improved selection of the traditional Tuscan or Lacinato (dinosaur) kale, originally grown in Italy for centuries. It features long, deeply savoyed blue-green to near-black leaves with a beautifully rich, earthy flavor and sweeter notes that intensify after a light frost. Bred for darker color, tender texture, and strong performance, Black Magic offers excellent leaf quality for salads, sautés, and soups, often with less bitterness than standard kales. Vigorous and hardy, it produces a steady harvest of uniform leaves, making it popular with both home gardeners and market growers who appreciate its striking appearance and delicious, versatile taste.
This striking dark orange pumpkin features a slightly flattened, ribbed shape and an eye-catching, oversized handle that truly stands out at farm stands and U-pick patches. Vigorous, medium-large vines are highly productive, setting multiple fruits per plant and offering intermediate resistance to powdery mildew. Fruits average 15–25 pounds and mature in about 105 days, developing rich, deep orange color and a thick, sturdy handle that adds serious visual appeal. While it may not be the fastest pumpkin in the field, it more than makes up for it with dependable yields, classic shape, and show-stopping handles that draw attention wherever they’re displayed.
Kenearly Yellow Eye bean seeds produce bush-type plants that grow to about 18 to 24 inches tall and are known for their high yields and disease resistance. These heirloom beans mature in approximately 85 to 95 days and are distinguished by their creamy white seeds with a distinct yellow "eye" marking. Valued for their mild, buttery flavor and smooth texture, Kenearly Yellow Eye beans are excellent for soups, stews, and baked dishes. They thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, and their compact growth habit makes them easy to harvest and ideal for small garden spaces.
Pink Half Runner bean seeds produce a traditional Appalachian favorite known for its tender pods and flavorful pink-mottled seeds. These beans grow as semi-vining plants—hence the term "half runner"—which means they can be grown with or without support, though a short trellis or fence can improve yields and ease of harvest. The pods are medium-length, stringy when mature, and typically harvested young for snap beans or allowed to mature for shelling or dry use. Pink Half Runners are celebrated for their rich, old-fashioned flavor, making them ideal for slow-cooked dishes and canning. Adaptable and prolific, they perform well in a range of growing conditions and continue to be a cherished staple in many Southern gardens.
Pioneer F1 is a dependable hybrid pickling cucumber that reaches harvest in about 50–53 days. This non-GMO, gynoecious annual produces vigorous, indeterminate vines that deliver heavy, consistent yields across a wide range of growing conditions. Fruits are uniform, blocky, medium green cucumbers with black spines, averaging about 3 inches long and 1 inch in diameter—ideal for pickling but equally enjoyable fresh. Pioneer performs well in fields, garden beds, raised beds, containers with support, and greenhouse settings. With resistance to Alternaria leaf spot, scab, and downy mildew, this widely adapted variety is a reliable choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers alike.
