A deep burgundy flesh with rich flavor! Black Truffel is rich in both sugars and acid, which helps create a sweet, strong, complex flavor that is hard to beat. The 6-8 oz. pear-shaped fruits are just large enough for slicing into salads. Once you try the Black Truffel you will grow it for years in your garden!
Ailsa Craig Exhibition is a large onion that has a unique mildly sweet flavor! This plant produces on the average a huge 5 lb. sweet white onion that has a delicious flavor in many dishes. Impress your neighbors and try growing this World Record sized onion.
An unusually shaped pepper with a spicy fruity flavor. Their wonderfully fruity taste makes Bishop’s Crown Peppers amazing in salsa and pickles and you can eat them fresh or dried. It's name was given because it’s the shape of a Catholic Bishop’s crown.
American Purple Top rutabaga is a classic root vegetable known for its striking appearance and robust flavor. This variety features a round, bulbous shape with a creamy yellow flesh and a distinctive purple crown on the top, making it visually appealing in the garden and on the plate. Traditionally grown in North America, American Purple Top rutabagas have a slightly sweet and earthy taste, with a texture that becomes tender when cooked. They thrive in cooler climates and are typically harvested after about 90-100 days, making them ideal for fall and winter dishes. Rich in nutrients, this versatile vegetable can be enjoyed roasted, mashed, or added to soups and stews, adding depth and flavor to a variety of culinary creations.
Red Rock demonstrates good size with excellent internal dark red color and a good single-center percentage. Red Rock has a very good red scale and produces a nice firm bulb that can be stored for several months. It is also a Celebrate Onion with a good root system and grower friendly structure. Disease Ratings: High Tolerance for Bolting. Good Tolerance to Pink Root and Fusarium.
Scarlet Runner beans are a striking heirloom variety with a rich history that traces back to indigenous cultures in Central and South America. Introduced to Europe in the 17th century, these beans quickly gained popularity for both their ornamental beauty and culinary qualities. Characterized by their vigorous growth habit, Scarlet Runner plants can climb up to 10 feet or more, making them ideal for trellises or fences. The most notable feature of this variety is its vibrant scarlet flowers, which attract pollinators and add a stunning visual appeal to gardens. The pods are long and flat, typically green, maturing to a reddish hue, and are best harvested while still young and tender. Known for their rich, earthy flavor and creamy texture, Scarlet Runner beans are delicious in a variety of dishes, from stews to salads. Harvesting usually occurs in late summer to early fall, ensuring that the beans are picked before they dry out. With their ornamental charm, exceptional taste, and high productivity, Scarlet Runner beans remain a beloved choice for gardeners looking to combine beauty with culinary excellence.
The Romaine Trio Blend is a mixture of three of our specialty romaine lettuces. This tri-colored blend is very popular for not only its beautiful color variation and vigorous growth, but also for its delicious taste.
The Birdhouse gourd, also known as Lagenaria siceraria, is a distinctive and versatile gourd variety with a rich history and unique characteristics. Originating from Africa and the Americas, this gourd has been cultivated for centuries, originally valued for its use as a natural birdhouse and other functional purposes. The Birdhouse gourd is recognized for its large, bulbous shape with a narrow neck, which resembles a traditional birdhouse. The skin is typically green when immature, transitioning to a light brown or tan as it matures and dries. The plant exhibits a vigorous, sprawling growth habit, reaching lengths of 10 to 15 feet, and produces large, white or pale green flowers that bloom in mid-summer. These blooms eventually give way to the gourd itself, which can be harvested when fully matured and dried. Birdhouse gourds are valued not only for their practical uses, such as crafting into birdhouses, lanterns, and decorations, but also for their ornamental appeal and ease of growth. They thrive in warm climates with full sun and well-drained soil, and their robust vines make them ideal for trellises or arbors. With their historical significance, versatility, and striking appearance, Birdhouse gourds are a beloved choice for gardeners and crafters alike.
The Blue Lake FM-1K Pole is a stringless pole bean that is very tasty! Blue Lake beans are known for reliability, disease resistance, flavor and high yields. This is the pole version of the popular bush type that is widely planted for the canning industry. These bright green beans are straight and reach up to 7'. Perfect for those who are tired of bending over to pick beans, but still want the high yield of a bush bean.
The SunSugar Tomato is an early maturing cherry tomato with a high sugar content that is a customer favorite for a reason! These beautiful cherry sized orange tomatoes will be the first tomato to harvest in early summer. Every 1/2 oz. fruit has 3 times more vitamin A found in most other red tomatoes. Not only does this variety contain more nutrients but it is sweeter than candy and impossible to eat just one! SunSugar is crack resistant with very vigorous, heavy yields and no need for staking!
Bloody Butcher corn is a striking heirloom variety known for its deep red kernels and bold, rustic flavor. This ancient American corn is traditionally grown for both its ornamental beauty and its culinary versatility. The vibrant red and purple kernels make it an eye-catching addition to any garden, while the corn itself is prized for its dense, starchy texture, which is perfect for grinding into cornmeal, flour, and grits. Bloody Butcher corn is also commonly used in hominy and for popping. Its tall, robust plants are well-suited for a variety of growing conditions, thriving in warm climates with well-drained soil. As an open-pollinated variety, Bloody Butcher is excellent for sustainable farming and seed-saving, ensuring its continued presence in both historical and modern agriculture. This heirloom variety not only adds color and flavor to the kitchen but also carries a rich history, making it a favorite for gardeners and farmers alike.
A crossing of a Permagreen Bell pepper and an Early Jalapeno variety bred by New Mexico State in 1995. A flavorful variety of pepper known for its vibrant, citrusy tang paired with a mild to medium heat. This pepper is often recognized for its dark orange-red skin color and its zesty aroma, which makes it stand out in both culinary and ornamental uses. They can be used fresh, dried, or in sauces to add a refreshing, tangy kick to dishes, and are particularly popular in salsas, salads, and marinades.
The Imperator 58 is a Danver carrot that is a garden staple! This carrot variety grows to 9" long and 1 1/2" wide. It has a very sweet and tender flavor. This carrot has smooth, large, fine-grained, long, tapered roots. Imperator 58 carrot performs best in loose, friable soils.
Red Express cabbage seeds produce a variety of cabbage known for its vibrant purple-red color and compact, round heads. This variety is prized for its early maturity, typically reaching harvestable size in about 60-70 days. The heads are tightly packed and dense, with crisp, tender leaves that offer a mild, sweet flavor, making it ideal for both fresh consumption in salads and slaws or for cooking. Red Express cabbage is also known for its resistance to common cabbage pests and diseases, making it a robust choice for home gardeners. Additionally, it provides a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants.
The Seven Top is a tender, round and beautiful white globed turnip variety that produces consistently for a long period! This turnip is the best variety for producing masses of fine-flavored, old-fashioned, turnip greens that makes the ultimate southern staple!
The Minnesota Midget is a great little melon for short growing seasons or container gardens! This variety produces an abundance of early ripening mini single serving melons that measure to be 4-6 inches across. This little melon has a deep orange flesh that is succulent, sweet, and delicious down to the rind! Minnesota Midget is the ultimate melon for short-season areas, and the compact plants are ideal for small space or container gardens!
The White Russian Kale is a delicious dark green oak leaf cut kale with white stems that is amazing when cooked or eaten raw. This variety has a crisp sweet flavor that only intensifies when it is cooked. This popular kale is also disease resistant.
Burpless Supreme is mild and easy to eat. This variety was bred for its thin skin and almost seedless qualities. This variety is great when sliced, and is top-notch for pickling when harvested small.
