Black Amber is a broom corn used for decoration and bird seed. An heirloom sorghum also known as Texas Black Amber Molasses. Stalks were used for forage, silage and sorghum syrup, due to a high sugar content and were used to replace sugar cane. Seed heads are similar to corn tassels but, consist of shiny black hulls encasing amber colored seeds.
Federle tomatoes, also known as Federle's Italian Paste, are a unique and heirloom variety of tomato renowned for their distinctive characteristics and rich history. These tomatoes typically exhibit a medium-sized, elongated shape, resembling a classic Roma tomato. Their size can range from 3 to 5 inches in length, making them ideal for canning, sauces, and paste production. Federle tomatoes thrive in specific growing conditions. They require full sun exposure and well-drained, fertile soil to flourish. These tomatoes are known for their resilience and adaptability, making them suitable for various climates and regions. They are often treasured by gardeners for their consistent performance and robust growth, making them a reliable choice for home gardeners and small-scale farmers. The history of Federle tomatoes dates back to Italy, where they have been cultivated for generations. These tomatoes were brought to the United States by Italian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Since then, they have become a cherished heirloom variety, cherished for their exceptional flavor and versatility in the kitchen. Federle tomatoes are a testament to the enduring legacy of traditional tomato cultivation and continue to be a favorite among those who appreciate the rich heritage and exceptional taste of heirloom vegetables.
Roquette Arugula seeds produce a fast-growing, cool-season leafy green prized for its peppery, nutty flavor and tender, deeply lobed leaves. Also known as salad rocket, this Mediterranean native has been cultivated since ancient Roman times for both its culinary and medicinal qualities. Roquette arugula thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil, reaching harvest size in as little as 30–40 days. Ideal for salads, sandwiches, or as a garnish, its bold flavor intensifies as the plant matures. Regular harvesting encourages new growth, making it a favorite for continuous garden production throughout spring and fall.
Broccoli Sprouts are a tasty treat that's very nutritious! This sprout has a high antioxidant content and contains up to 50 times the sulfurophane found in mature broccoli, by weight, so you get as much antioxidants in 1 ounce of Broccoli Sprouts as you would if you ate 3 pounds of fully grown Broccoli! Time to Sprout: 4-6 Days Flavor: Broccoli flavor with a bit of heat Nutrition: Vitamins A, B, C, E & K, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium and Zinc, Carotene, Chlorophyll, Amino Acids, & Trace Elements, Protein: 35%
The Top Gun Watermelon produces more uniform shaped and better quality fruit than any other Crimson Sweets. This watermelon variety is an exceptionally delicious hybrid that has an improved flesh quality with a delicious bright red color. The Top Gun Watermelon has an excellent seedling vigor that is able to get the crop off to the right start, making it a top watermelon!
The Red Russian Kale is a very tender, colorful specialty kale for salad mix and bunching. This variety is a special, refined strain. Its stems are purple and leaves are deep gray-green with purple veins. This flat, noncurled, and tooth-edged kale has a wonderful taste. Red Russian matures medium-tall and leaves are tender compared to other kales.
One of the most well rounded and adaptable tomatoes in the United States. This is so popular and grown around the world. Produces rich, meaty beefsteak tomatoes are very versatile - great for slicing, canning, drying and salsas. Enjoy a bountiful yield of delicious sweet, juicy beefsteak tomatoes all season long.
The Pepitas F1 Pumpkin is a very delicious and nutritious improved variety that is named for its hullness, or naked seeds. This pumpkin is amazing eaten fresh in salads or roasted. This variety is not just delicious, but it also makes for a beautiful decoration during the fall season. Each plant produces a high yield of medium-sized, orange fruits with attractive green stripes.
Chicory has a long taproot that penetrates subsoils which makes it drought tolerant and allows it to make minerals more available to livestock. Rich in potassium, sulfur, calcium, zinc, sodium, manganese and iron. When managed properly, Chicory produces leafy growth which is higher in nutritive and mineral content than alfalfa and other cool season grasses. Used mainly in mixes with other pasture or cover crop seeds. Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) - Warm season, broadleaf - Perennial - Upright and spreading growth habit - Protein levels: 10-32% - Forms arbuscular mycorrhizal associations Uses: - Bees & Beneficial Insects - Chicken Forage - Deer Attractant - Forage
The Crenshaw Melon is a large pear-shaped cantaloupe with a juicy flesh! These large melons have a wonderful sweet flavor! Crenshaw is definitely a family favorite that grows best in warm, dry climates. These melons are pear-shaped and have a green-yellow, salmon pink flesh.
Caliber is a late-season yellow long day for the western United States known for vigor, disease resistance, yield, and storage capabilities. Caliber is a Celebrate hybrid with a healthy plant with solid roots and strong and erect tops that assist in providing thrips tolerance and make applications easier. Caliber has a consistent rich bronze scale in super colossal bulbs with single centers that do very well with a mechanical harvest. Caliber has a reputation for storing very well long term. Disease Ratings: HT to Pink Root and Fusarium, T to Bolting and HT for Thrips
Vit Mâche, also known as corn salad, lamb’s lettuce, or mâche, is a cool-season leafy green with a long history in Europe, where it was foraged in fields and vineyards before becoming a cultivated crop in the 17th century. This compact plant forms small rosettes of tender, spoon-shaped leaves that are deep green and naturally high in vitamins A and C. Its flavor is mild, slightly nutty, and gently sweet, making it a favorite for winter and early-spring salads. Mâche thrives in cool weather, germinating best in fall or early spring, and prefers rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. It’s cold-tolerant enough to survive light frosts, allowing gardeners to harvest the delicate rosettes over a long season with minimal care.
The Mammoth Gold Pumpkin is a smooth, molted pink golden-orange, faintly ribbed and irregular shaped pumpkin. This variety grows to have an 18-24" diameter and weighs in usually between 40-60 lbs. but can get to be over 100 lbs.! The Mammoth Gold's thick pale yellow-orange flesh is edible but coarse, and can be used for pies as well as novelty.
Fordhook 242 beans are a popular variety of lima beans known for their smooth texture and rich, buttery flavor. These beans are characterized by their large, flat, greenish seeds that mature to a creamy, pale yellow when harvested. The Fordhook 242 variety is prized for its resilience and productivity, thriving in both home gardens and larger agricultural settings. With a growing season of about 70 to 80 days, these beans are often used in a wide range of culinary dishes, from soups and stews to side dishes and casseroles. Their versatility, coupled with their excellent taste, makes them a favorite among gardeners and chefs alike.
The Scallop Blend Squash is a wonderful mixture of unique yellow, white, and green scallops. This fun blend is perfect for home gardeners. Growing the unique, colorful Scallop Blend will give you a mix of different tastes, maturity times and colors in your garden.
The Manny cucumber is a Beit-Alpha type cucumber that is ideal for greenhouse cultivation. This cucumber variety is fast growing and high resistant to disease. This slicing cucumber is perfect for commercial growing.
Often considered the benchmark for rainbow chard, this outstanding mix features beautifully savoyed, glossy leaves in shades of green and bronze, paired with vibrant stems in gold, pink, orange, red, white, and soft pastel blends. Each color brings its own subtle flavor, all milder and more refined than standard chard. Developed by New Zealand amateur breeder John Eaton and recognized as an All-America Selections winner, this variety delivers uniform growth, consistent leaf quality, and excellent bolt resistance across every color in the mix. It can be direct seeded or started as transplants to separate individual colors, performs reliably through much of the year, and is best suited to mild conditions, as it is slightly less frost tolerant than other chard types.
Certified - The O'Henry is a unique looking white-skinned and cream-fleshed sweet potato variety with a deliciously delicate sweet flavor. This different looking sweet potato might look more like a potato than sweet potato, but its yummy sweet flavor is all sweet potato! O'Henry cooks drier than other sweet potatoes making it the perfect baking or frying sweet potato.
