Charentais melons are a beloved French variety known for their exceptional sweetness and aromatic flavor. Characterized by their smooth, ribbed, and greenish-yellow skin, these melons typically weigh between 2-4 pounds and have a distinctive orange flesh that is juicy and tender. The flavor is remarkably sweet and fragrant, often described as a blend of peach and cantaloupe, making them a delightful addition to fruit salads, desserts, or simply enjoyed on their own. Originating from the Charente region of France, Charentais melons have been cultivated for centuries and are prized for their high sugar content and rich taste. They are usually harvested in late summer to early fall, around 80-90 days after planting, when they are fully ripe and emit a sweet aroma. These melons thrive in warm, sunny conditions with well-drained soil, making them popular among home gardeners and commercial growers alike. Their delicious flavor and unique characteristics have earned Charentais melons a cherished place in both culinary and gardening circles.
The Crayon Colors Mix is a mixture of primary colored radishes that literally paints a wonderful colorful palette in your garden! The color in this mix includes yellow, pink, red, and purple.
Produces an abundance of little snap peas that are delicious straight from the garden. This was one of our favorite snap peas in our trials at Urban Farmer. Little SnapPea Petite sets dainty, sweet, crunchy pods on a full-sized plant. Productive plants grow well in large containers, small gardens, or large gardens. Expect lots of crunchy, sweet, juicy, edible pod peas in about 65 days. In-ground plants will reach 80 inches, container-grown plants will be smaller. For Pea shoots, this variety grows quickly (10 days) and has delicate round leaves and fresh flavor-tastes just like spring peas! The texture is crisp but tender, and plants have long internodes and smallish leaves.
Pinstripe is a compact, spineless eggplant ideal for container and patio gardening. Attractive plant bears prolific harvests of baby-sized Italian-type fruit. Suitable for small space gardens. Great for Grilling, roasting or stir fry.
Citrino is a mid-season honeydew orange flesh. Citrino boasts excellent flavor and high Brix. It has good storage ability once harvested. This melon has a round shape with dense flesh and a medium closed cavity. Citrino has a smooth, creamy white rind.
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.
The Baby Roma, also known as the "Cherry Roma," is a miniature roma-shaped tomato that is bursting with an intense sweet flavor. This tomato variety is great for garden snacking, adding into salads and growing for market production. The Baby Roma plant produces an incredibly heavy set of 1” grape-type tomato fruits that have a very long shelf life.
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.
These mature to a beautiful cream orange color and are bursting with sweet flavor. Produces medium-large fruits, 3 lobes and slightly elongated.
The Juane Canary Melon is an old heirloom football shaped melon with a canary yellow rind and a creamy, white to green flesh. This 4-5 pound melon has a delicious sugar sweet taste that is perfect for summer picnics! This variety will keep well in full sun.
DarkStar is a reliable grower that is perfect for home and market growers. Offers a wide range of disease resistant including late blight, a common disease of tomato plants. A great way to get heirloom tomato flavour and modern hybrid tomato performance. Early-maturing, rich, purple beefsteak fruit has higher yield potential and fewer blemishes than most heirlooms. Large, purple beefsteak fruit is perfect for eating fresh on a sandwich or for preserving in sauce.
SPRING SHIPPING - Certified - The La Soda is a great potato boiled, baked or fried! This tasty potato variety has a distinctive rosy skin and waxy white flesh. La Soda is a widely adapted and reliable potato that withstands cold, heat and drought.
