The Sugar Snap Pea is a garden staple pea that has unmatchable taste! This variety has tall vines that with support can grow up to 6 feet plus! The Sugar Snap Pea plant produces 3" long pods that are a 1/2" across, and bear over a long picking period. This is pea is so tasty that people will eat it directly after picking! Sugar Snap yields well in both hot and cold weather.
Enjoy a mouth watering blend of the Sweet Potato Lover's mix! This mix contains all 3 of our most colorful and popular varieties that we carry! This mix contains Centennial, Murasaki Purple and O'Henry. We may have to substitute a variety at the end of the season if supplies are low.
The Red Beefsteak Tomato produces an extra large, meaty fruit that is very popular among home gardens used for adding to sandwiches other dishes. This beefsteak variety is not grown commercially as often as the smaller types. The Red Beefsteak is describes as being a solid, meaty and juicy tomato that is an excellent slicer.
The Blue Shelling Pea is a Dutch heirloom blue podded pea that has been highly regarded for hundreds of years. This very versatile variety can be picked young and eaten raw as a colorful snow pea pod or left to swell and harvested as a plump pea for cooking. This pea plant produces lovely purple flowers with a faint scent that are also edible and delicious! Traditionally used as a winter dish, Blue Shelling would be soaked overnight and then pan fried with onions and bacon - yum! Give this 6' plant some support.
Orange Roma tomatoes are a vibrant variation of the classic Roma tomato, known for their unique color and excellent cooking qualities. Originating as a hybrid with roots in traditional Roma varieties, these tomatoes are distinguished by their bright orange hue, which is less acidic and slightly sweeter than their red counterparts. Their dense, meaty flesh and low moisture content make them ideal for sauces, pastes, and canning. Typically, Orange Roma tomatoes reach maturity in about 80 to 90 days, with the plants exhibiting a determinate growth habit, meaning they grow to a set height and produce fruit all at once. This growth pattern makes them relatively easy to manage and harvest. The compact, bushy plants benefit from staking or caging to support the weight of the fruit and ensure a bountiful yield. With their rich color, sweet flavor, and practical uses, Orange Roma tomatoes offer both culinary appeal and gardening convenience.
A great choice for a Roma-style tomato that does great in a containers. A compact, determinate plant that produces heavy flushes of fruit, perfect for cooking up into rich sauce, snacking, adding to salads, or roasting. The plants are known for their bushy nature, making them ideal for container gardening or small spaces, and they produce a large number of fruit throughout the growing season. The bright crimson, oval tomatoes are meaty and dense with a rich, tangy flavor. Plants usually grow to only 24 inches tall and 24" wide.
The Dazzling Blue Kale is a beautiful, cold-tolerant lacinato-type that produces large blue-green leaves with deep purple veins. This kale is sure to add a delicious pop of color to any salad! This variety will survive freezing temperatures better than other lacinato types and will even intensify with cool temperatures.
Orange Sun is a delicious and gorgeous, sweet pepper. With thick, crunchy flesh this pepper is 4 to 5 inches long, with 3 to 4 lobes. Orange Sun contains excellent flavors and quality. The fruit matures from green to orange.
A popular mix of our 3 favorite asparagus plants! Get a great mix of best asparagus for home gardens. These 1 year crowns are easy to plant and will produce asparagus for 10 plus years. This mix includes Mary Washington, Purple Passion and Jersey Giant. Mary Washington (10 Roots): This asparagus plant is a perennial vegetable just once and enjoy the succulent spears for years. This rich green foliage remains attractive long after harvest. Purple Passion(10 Roots): This asparagus plant is a perennial vegetable just once and enjoy the succulent spears for years. A very nutritious and tasty vegetable to have in your garden. Jersey Giant(10 Roots): Produces an abundance of flavorful and succulent asparagus spears. Can produce up to twice the yield of standard varieties. Jersey Giant grows well throughout the United States and resists fusarium wilt, crown rot and rust. Plant asparagus just once for several years of harvest.
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 Imperial Star Globe Artichoke, scientifically known as Cynara scolymus 'Imperial Star,' is a remarkable and highly sought-after variety of artichoke. Originating in Italy, this artichoke has a rich history dating back centuries. It is believed to have been cultivated by the ancient Romans and Greeks for its culinary and medicinal properties. The Imperial Star Globe Artichoke is a testament to the enduring popularity of this unique vegetable. In terms of taste, the Imperial Star Globe Artichoke is renowned for its tender and flavorful heart, which is the edible part of the plant. Its taste is often described as nutty and slightly sweet, with a mild, earthy undertone. This makes it a favorite in gourmet dishes and appetizers, as well as a popular addition to salads and dips. The Imperial Star Globe Artichoke is a type of globe artichoke, characterized by its large, round, and spiky green flower heads. These artichokes can reach a size of 4-6 inches in diameter, making them an impressive addition to any garden or dinner table. They typically take around 85-100 days to reach maturity from seed, although this can vary depending on growing conditions. Each plant produces multiple flower heads, and they are known to be prolific producers. Seeds from the Imperial Star Globe Artichoke are readily available, and they thrive in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight, making them a popular choice for home gardeners and culinary enthusiasts alike.
Arkansas Little Leaf cucumber is an open-pollinated variety developed by the University of Arkansas in the 1990s, bred for its compact, vine-dense growth and high productivity even in limited spaces. True to its name, the plants produce smaller leaves than standard cucumbers, which improves air circulation and makes fruit easier to spot and harvest. The crisp, blocky cucumbers are typically 3–5 inches long, perfect for pickling but also mild and refreshing when eaten fresh. Known for strong disease resistance and dependable yields, Arkansas Little Leaf thrives in warm climates, tolerates stress well, and performs in both field and container gardens, making it a favorite for home growers and market gardeners alike.
The Purple Passion is a fun and colorful asparagus to grow. This dark purple asparagus plant is a perennial that can be planted just once and the succulent spears can be enjoyed for years. A very nutritious and delicious vegetable to have in your garden.
The Murasaki Purple Sweet Potato is a very delicious purple-skinned sweet potato with white flesh. This sweet potato variety is a Japanese sweet potato that offers very good yields and a delicious taste!
Caserta squash is a distinctive heirloom variety of summer squash with a rich history and notable characteristics. Originating from Italy, Caserta squash has been cherished for its unique appearance and exceptional flavor. The squash is characterized by its small to medium size, with a slightly elongated shape and smooth, pale green skin that often has a subtle, mottled pattern. The flesh is tender and creamy, offering a mild, nutty flavor that enhances a variety of dishes, from stir-fries to gratins. Caserta squash typically reaches harvestable maturity in about 50 to 60 days from planting, and the plants exhibit a bushy, compact growth habit, making them well-suited for smaller garden spaces. They thrive in warm, well-drained soil and prefer full sun exposure. The plants are prolific producers, yielding an abundance of tender, flavorful squash throughout the growing season. With its unique color, mild flavor, and manageable growth habits, Caserta squash is a valuable addition to both culinary gardens and farm-to-table dining experiences. The Caserta Zucchini is an early bush cocozelle that was a 1949 AAS winner.
Royal Burgundy beans, also known as purple bush beans, are a unique and visually striking variety of Phaseolus vulgaris, the common garden bean. These beans have a rich history dating back centuries, with their origins believed to be in Central and South America, where indigenous peoples cultivated various types of beans. The name "Royal Burgundy" reflects their regal appearance, as the pods and beans are a deep, royal purple color. They gained popularity in the United States during the 1980s and have since become a favorite among gardeners and culinary enthusiasts alike. In terms of taste, Royal Burgundy beans offer a mild, slightly nutty flavor that is reminiscent of traditional green beans. However, their vibrant purple color adds a striking visual element to dishes, making them a popular choice for salads and garnishes. The pods are typically around 4-6 inches in length and are harvested when they are young and tender, before the seeds inside fully develop. Royal Burgundy bean plants are compact and bushy in nature, making them well-suited for smaller gardens and containers. They typically reach a height of about 18-24 inches. These beans are known for their relatively quick maturity, with most varieties ready for harvest in approximately 50-60 days after planting. Their vibrant purple color is not only appealing but also serves as a natural indicator of freshness. Royal Burgundy beans exhibit good resistance to common bean diseases such as bean mosaic virus and rust. When properly cared for, these plants can yield a bountiful harvest. Yields can vary, but on average, you can expect a productive harvest of 2-3 pounds of beans per plant. Plant spacing should be around 2-4 inches apart in rows that are spaced about 18-24 inches apart. They thrive in well-drained soil with full sun exposure and regular watering, making them a relatively easy and rewarding addition to any vegetable garden.
Aji Habanero peppers are a vibrant and flavorful variety of chili peppers, known for their moderate heat and fruity, citrusy flavor. While they share the name "Habanero," Aji Habaneros are distinct, with a slightly milder heat profile compared to traditional Habaneros, ranging between 10,000 to 23,000 Scoville heat units. These peppers are typically yellow or orange when ripe and have a unique, tangy taste that adds a refreshing kick to salsas, sauces, and marinades. The plant grows compact, producing numerous small to medium-sized peppers that are perfect for adding flavor without overwhelming heat. Aji Habanero peppers thrive in warm, sunny conditions and are often grown in home gardens or small-scale farms. As an open-pollinated variety, they are ideal for sustainable farming and seed-saving. This pepper variety is popular in both fresh and dried forms, offering versatility and an excellent balance of heat and flavor in a variety of dishes.
Astro Arugula is a popular arugula type with spicy flavor! This standard arugula is grown for it's long, green leaves. Astro is fast growing and will withstand cold temperatures. This arugula is best harvested at baby size. If you want to spice up your salads and meals, then the Astro Arugula will be the perfect addition to your garden!
