A summer squash popular in Southern states and Mexico. Tatume is a popular summer squash with round fruits with med-dark green to yellow fruits with faint stripes. Squash are best at 5-7" in diameter. Firm, fine flavor with very vigorous spreading vines. Give tatume plenty of room to spread and yields will be very high.
The King of the North Pepper is the most reliable bell pepper for northern gardeners. These sturdy plants produce heavy yields of blocky, thick walled, 3-4 lobed peppers that ripen from green to red. This pepper variety is excellent cooked in any recipe or raw for fresh eating. King of the North is sure to be the new KING in your garden!
Peaches and Cream corn is a popular bi-color hybrid variety known for its sweet, tender kernels that are a mix of golden yellow and white. It is classified as a supersweet corn, which means it has a higher sugar content than traditional sweet corn. This variety typically reaches maturity in about 75 to 80 days, making it an early to mid-season corn. Peaches and Cream corn plants generally grow to a height of 7 to 9 feet and produce large, flavorful ears with excellent uniformity. It is highly valued for its exceptional taste and texture, making it a favorite for both home gardeners and commercial growers.
Honey and Cream corn seeds produce a sweet and tender bicolor corn variety known for its delicious flavor and attractive appearance. The ears feature alternating golden yellow and creamy white kernels, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and rich corn taste. This variety typically matures in about 84 days, making it a mid-season favorite among gardeners and small farmers. Honey and Cream corn grows on tall, sturdy stalks and yields full, well-filled ears that are excellent for fresh eating, freezing, or canning. It's a popular choice for home gardens due to its dependable growth and exceptional eating quality. Intermediate Resistance: Common Rust, Northern Corn Leaf Blight
The Amiga Beit Alpha is a great cucumber for markets as it is a good greenhouse cucumber variety! This variety is a refreshing cucumber that has a very sweet taste. When harvested small, the Amiga Beit Alpha can be eaten with skin as it is very delicate. This cucumber variety is very popular variety in different Mediterranean dishes and now becoming popular with Americans because of the fruits fine flavor and high yields. The Amiga Beit Alpha cucumbers are also burpless and have great shelf life.
Hollow Crown Parsnip is an old heirloom with the best crisp, parsnip taste of all! This variety produces a 12-14" tapering root that is 2-3" wide. Hollow Crown is a valuable winter food source that is best if eaten after the first frost as this causes them to produce more sugar.
Tall Utah celery, developed in the early 20th century in Utah, is renowned for its tall, sturdy stalks and exceptional flavor. This variety features vibrant green, crisp stalks that can reach heights of 18-36 inches, making it a standout in gardens. The taste is mild and slightly sweet, perfect for fresh eating or cooking in a variety of dishes. Harvesting typically occurs 85-100 days after planting, when the stalks are firm and well-developed; gardeners can choose to cut the entire plant or selectively harvest individual stalks as needed. Tall Utah celery thrives in cool climates and requires consistent moisture, making it a favorite for both home growers and commercial producers.
Mosby White Prolific is an old and popular dent corn variety first developed in 1876 by J.K. Mosby of Mississippi. Produces strong and tall stalks often reaching 10-12' tall with 2-4 ears. Ears often reach 8-9" with creamy white kernels. By the early 1900s, most of the major Southern seed houses, as well as newspapers full of farmer's advertisements, were selling the seed. Although now fairly rare, 'Mosby Prolific' was once extensively grown for feed and silage; particularly in the South and Gulf States.
The Early Prolific Straightneck Squash is a summer squash that is very popular in the United States. This variety is a tasty, bright yellow, straight-necked type squash that tapers towards the stem end. Harvest this squash at 12-14 inches long but are more tender and succulent when they are 5-6 inches long. In 1938, the Early Prolific Straightneck was an All-American Selection winner!
Darkibor is darker-green in comparison to Winterbor and Starbor. Matures a bit slower than the others but grows on sturdy stalks, with tight curl and close internodes.
Wooly Kate tomato seeds produce a unique and eye-catching heirloom variety known for its striking, fuzzy leaves and unusual fruit. These tomatoes are medium-sized, with a smooth, vibrant red color and a rich, tangy flavor that balances sweetness with a hint of acidity. The plants are notable for their soft, woolly foliage, which is a characteristic feature of this variety, adding to its charm and visual appeal in the garden. Wooly Kate tomatoes are great for slicing, making sauces, or adding to salads, offering both excellent taste and a fun, distinctive look. They are reliable producers, thriving in a variety of climates and yielding a generous harvest throughout the growing season.
The Carolina Reaper is one of the hottest peppers in the world! This very hot pepper has a sweet chocolate-cherry under tone with hint of fiery citrus. The Guinness book of World Records has the Carolina Reaper at 1,569,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Use with caution, extremely hot!
Yellow Cónico corn is a traditional Mexican heirloom variety known for its distinctive, conical-shaped ears and vibrant yellow kernels. This Yellow Cónico is grown in the highlands of Atlacomulco in Estado de México and produces a light and lovely golden masa. This corn is highly prized for its versatility and excellent texture, making it ideal for a wide range of culinary uses, from making masa for tortillas and tamales to being ground into flour for baking. The plant is hardy and adaptable, thriving in a variety of climates, though it particularly excels in regions with warm temperatures and well-drained soil. The kernels have a slightly sweet, rich flavor that stands out in both savory and sweet dishes. Yellow "Amarillo" Cónico corn has deep cultural significance in Mexico, where it has been grown for centuries, and its open-pollinated nature makes it an excellent choice for sustainable farming practices. Whether grown for food or as part of a seed-saving program, Yellow Cónico corn continues to be a cherished variety for its unique taste and historical roots.
Navy beans, scientifically known as Phaseolus vulgaris, are small, oval-shaped beans that are a popular and versatile member of the legume family. They are often referred to as navy beans due to their association with the United States Navy, where they were a staple food for sailors in the 19th century. These beans have a rich history dating back to ancient times when they were cultivated by indigenous peoples in the Americas. They were later introduced to Europe by Spanish explorers and became an essential part of global cuisine. Navy beans have a mild, nutty flavor and a smooth, creamy texture when cooked. They are known for their ability to absorb the flavors of the ingredients they are cooked with, making them a favorite in soups, stews, and baked bean dishes. These beans are typically small, about half an inch in length, and are usually white or off-white in color, although there are variations with speckled or colored coats. In terms of plant characteristics, navy bean plants are relatively compact, reaching a height of about 18 to 24 inches. They have a bushy growth habit and produce small, white or lavender flowers before developing pods that contain the beans. Navy beans typically take around 80 to 90 days to reach maturity, making them a relatively quick-growing crop. They thrive in well-drained soil with good moisture retention and prefer full sun for optimal growth. Adequate spacing and support may be needed to ensure healthy plant development, and they are generally grown as annuals in most regions.
The Emerald Giant Pepper's sweet, juicy taste and crisp texture is a favorite among chefs and home growers! This organic bell pepper's thick flesh ranges dark-green to red. This pepper has been improved and selected for its heavy yields and disease resistance. Vigorous and prolific, the Emerald Giant's pepper plants will bear over a long season and is a wonderful choice for growing in the South. Certified Organic. Learn more about our organic seeds.
We believe this is the best tasting tomato available and even beats Brandywine for flavor. Productive plants produce large crops of 12 oz. fruits. Excellent tomato flavor. This strain was obtained from J. D. Green in Tennessee and is thought to be from the Cherokee Nation. Plants are indeterminate, but seldom grow more than 4' tall.
Beefy Red tomato seeds yield a distinctive and flavorful heirloom variety known for its vibrant red color and large, meaty texture. These tomatoes are typically hefty, with thick flesh and few seeds, making them perfect for slicing and adding to sandwiches, burgers, or salads. Flavor finishes with smoky notes reminiscent of fire-roasted tomatoes, this determinate type tomato is a "Cream of the Crop" original. Fruits weigh between 12-14 oz. Certified Organic.
The Early Wonder beet is a popular heirloom beet plant that produces high yields of deep red roots! A popular beet that is tasty, early maturing and produces abundant greens. The beets are great for boiling, pickling, baking, and freezing. Forms 3-4" deep red globes that are sweet and tender. Also known as "Tall Top" for its tall, glossy leaves that make great greens with salads. Greens are also a great substitute for chard or spinach and have high vitamin A and C.