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Seed of this heirloom variety was supposedly discovered in a pile of debris after the Great Flood of 1884. It has survived to this day because of the huge, superbly flavored fruit it produces in generous numbers. Dark pink tomatoes are at least 1 pound, and usually more toward 2 pounds, and juicy, brimming with delicious, old-fashioned taste. Indeterminate. 85 days.

Bright red fruit grows on strong vines that reach only about 18 inches tall. Plants are drought tolerant and yield well. Medium-large tomatoes have a mild flavor with a hint of sweetness and are blemish-free. This is a really nice variety in a very compact size. Determinate. 62 days.

This old-time variety really loads up with an abundance of 6 to 10 ounce round red tomatoes that are packed with great tomato flavor. They have a tender, fine texture and a fair amount of acid that is nicely tempered with sweetness. This variety has been popular since the early 1920's, and it is no wonder considering its productivity and flavor. Indeterminate. 77 days.

This variety is lower in acid than most other tomatoes and often recommended to people who are on a low-acid diet. However, the flavor of these bright red fruit includes a good tart tomato flavor nicely complemented by a sweet taste. Tomatoes are medium-sized, round and produced in great abundance. Determinate. 80 days.

Looks just like a Red Habanero, but has little or no heat. This variety is popular in Latin American countries, because the pretty 2 in. long red peppers offer the same strong aromatic essence and flavor that is found in Habanero, with only a hint of heat. Tall plants produce an abundant harvest of tasty fruits. 85 to 90 days.

A very pretty, large heirloom tomato, this one tastes as good as it looks. Large, vigorous plants produce big harvests of absolutely delicious red tomatoes brimming with sweet, rich flavor. Each tomato weighs about 1 lb., and is mostly smooth with very little cracking or other blemishes. A treasured family heirloom from West Virginia. Indeterminate. 85 days.

The author invented this method, which has become very popular because it is such an easy way to start a garden. It is a simple set-up that works for anyone who wants to grow twice as much in half the space with a minimum of effort. Vegetables, flowers, and herbs grow beautifully in raised beds filled with soil mix and divided into 16 squares, each 1 foot long and wide. The book takes you through how to do it yourself with thorough descriptions of all the steps. 272 pages.

Beautiful, aromatic, low-maintenance, and short-statured, the Alyssum flower is an excellent choice for flower beds, pots, and borders. Attracts beneficial insects. Will grow as a perennial in zones 9 - 11. Plant seeds by broadcasting and do not cover—they require light to germinate. 56 to 63 days.

Huge orange beefsteak that can grow to 2 lbs. and more, with an average diameter of 5 inches. Flavor is mild and quite pleasant. Heirloom variety named for Amana, Iowa. Indeterminate. 90 days.

The Amanda lettuce has a secret. Not only is this lettuce heat tolerant and productive, it also has a delicious buttery taste. This attractive bright green leaf lettuce is easy to grow, suitable for beginners and can even be grown in containers. 50 days.

Amish heirloom variety produces paste-type fruit with an oblong oxheart shape. 8 ounce tomatoes are solid with an outstandingly good, sweet flavor. Indeterminate. 85 days.

Also known as the “New Mexican Chile,” this moderately pungent fruit is deep green, but turns red at full maturity. Peppers are 7½ inches long and 2 inches wide, and borne on tall, productive plants. Tobacco Mosaic Virus resistant. Excellent for canning, freezing or drying. 75 days.

The name of this tomato is French for black pineapple and that is because it arose out of a planting of Pineapple Tomato in a Belgian garden. While its fruit is the same 1 to 1 1/2 lb. size as the Pineapple tomato, the color and flavor are totally different. The exterior is dark purple and green with pink-red splotches and a touch of yellow, while the inside is bright green streaked with pink. The hues bleed into one another reminding one of a piece of tie-dyed fabric. Flavor is special too, sweet yet rich and delicious. Expect large plants and heavy yields.  Indeterminate. 80 days.

When fresh and still green, these mildly hot, heart-shaped peppers are stuffed and made into chiles rellenos. When mature they are dark rust red, richly flavored, and often dried and ground into chili powder. Peppers become 4 inches long, tapering to a blunt point. 76 to 80 days.

Ancho Ranchero offers large fruit that are 5 – 5.5 inch, by 3 – 3.5 inch fruit. The plants are large with plenty of cover to protect the fruit. The dark green fruit ripen to bright red. You can use either color for fresh cooking (poblano),and the red fruit can be dried for making powder (ancho). Pungency is 1000 to 2000 scoville units – which is a mild heat. TMV resistant. 70 to 77 days.

High-quality, uniform peppers are dark green, maturing to red, then mahogany. Mildly pungent peppers, 1,500 to 4,500 Scoville units, are 6 inches long and 3 inches wide. They are used fresh, but are also excellent for drying. 76 to 80 days.

This early maturing tomato is perfect for eating fresh, making salsa, paste and sauces. A real San Marzano type hybrid, with meaty red fruit and sweet flavor. The 5 inch fruit weigh about 6 ounces and really load up the fruit on the strong indeterminate vines. 65 days.

Heirloom seed handed down to an Oregon woman from several generations of her family, along with the story that it came from a Russian immigrant. Large, juicy pinkish-red heart-shaped tomatoes consistently weigh 1 lb. or just under. Flavor is superb. Small foliage and wispy vines are typical of oxheart-type tomatoes, but this one is distinctive for its size, earliness, and juicy outstanding taste. Indeterminate. 70 days.

This beautiful heirloom eggplant is white with streaks of violet that fade to soft lavender. Eggplants grow to about 8 inches long and 3 inches across and have creamy white flesh that is tender and very mild tasting. 75 days.

Beautiful pale green round to oval fruits appear very early, and have an extremely mild flavor and white flesh. Because it is so early, Apple Green bears dependably even for gardeners in the North. Plants have a compact growth habit, but still give generous harvests of these delightful fruit. 60 days.

These huge bell peppers start out dark green before ripening fully to red. Plants stay a fairly compact 20 to 24 inches tall, while bearing 3 to 4-lobed fruit that are an enormous 5 inches tall and 4½ inches wide. Plants are resistant to 3 races of bacterial leaf spot plus several pepper viruses. We think that this pepper should have a place in the garden for its contribution to wonderful salads, stir-fries, and the ultimate stuffed peppers. 72 days.

Developed by the University of Arkansas, this compact plant produces 3 to 4 inch fruit that are crispy and delicious, even under stress. They produce fruit over a long period in just about any climate. The multiple disease resistances allows them to keep growing. Pollinators are not required to set fruit. 59 days.

Bred by the University of Arkansas and well known for its ability to produce fruit in hot weather. Abundant crops of pink tomatoes that are 6 to 8 ounces and very flavorful. Indeterminate. 85 days.

Sometimes called yard long cucumbers, or snake melons, with thin skin that is burpless,- without bitterness, allowing the fruit to be eaten without peeling. Fruit are pale green on the outside with white sweet flesh on the inside. It tastes like a cucumber even though it is a melon. The fruit can reach over 2 feet in length, but they taste best harvested from 12 to 14 inches. Trellis for straight fruit. Very heat tolerant. 70 days.

Another variation of the Armenian cucumber is the light green type. Harvest from 10-12 inches and enjoy the mild, sweet and crunchy flesh. Grows well in warm weather. 60 to 70 days.

Stem broccoli has been around for some time, but until recently it has not been available to home gardeners. In the past it was found in gourmet markets and upscale restaurants. Artwork looks like a normal broccoli as it starts to grow, but as soon as you harvest the first crown, delicious and tender side shoots start to grow. And due to some heat tolerance, you can harvest multiple side shoots for an extended period. Side-shoot stems measure 6-8“ in length. Maturity 55 days from transplant.

Sometimes called garden rocket, this variety can be harvested in just 35 days. It contains a peppery flavor and adds an appealing zest to salads. For a more nutty flavor, harvest when the leaves are small. Many people add it as a topping for pizza, or add it to sauces and pasta. Plant grows to be 8 to 10 inches tall. 35 days.

This Italian herb is more pungent than typical arugula. You can call this one the arugula lovers arugula. Holds up well in heat and humidity. 30 days for baby leaf, 50 days for full maturity.

This Yard Long bean is a flavorful addition to Asian cuisine, with robust and productive pods growing as long as 30 inches. Plant when soil temperature is above 65 degrees. Requires full sun exposure and best grown on a trellis. Red seeded. 80 days.

Both a home garden favorite and a commercially preferred cantaloupe for those who pick and ship fruit. The thick netting, and a strong rind provides good shelf life. The 5 to 6 pound fruit are delicious and aromatic with beautiful bright orange flesh. Disease resistance to fusarium (0-2) and powdery mildew, gives Athena an ability to perform well in many environments. Harvest when the melon easily slips from the vine with a light pull. 75 days.

It is not unusual to grow a giant 300 pound pumpkin from this seed, originally selected by Howard Dill of Nova Scotia. It is also the pumpkin seed that broke the 1000 pound record in 1996. And today, the record stands at 2,624 pounds. Direct seed after the last frost in your area. Space 3 to 5 feet apart. 115 to 125 days.

This is not only one of the best-tasting yellow tomatoes, but it is one of the best-tasting tomatoes of any color. Fruit is typically about 1 lb. with beautiful golden color. While their shape can be a little irregular, their delicious taste is absolutely wonderful, fruity and sweet yet complex. Large plants have potato-leaved foliage. This is the tomato you'll look for every time you go out into the garden to pick something delectable for dinner. Heirloom variety from Virginia. Indeterminate. 75-80 days.

This heirloom beefsteak variety has flavor so excellent and rich that some folks claim it is equal to or better than Brandywine. Deep pink tomatoes weigh 12 to 16 ounces and are mostly smooth with very little cracking. Potato-leaved plants are vigorous and give good yields of these juicy and delicious tomatoes. Indeterminate. 75 to 85 days.

Native to the Americas, this ground cherry is a family heirloom variety that traveled here from Poland. Tiny, ½ inch fruit turn golden-orange when ripe and are encased in a papery tan-colored husk. They are delightfully fruity and sweet, and wonderful for pies, preserves, or salads. Plants will sprawl but are quite easy to grow. 70 days.

Large green beefsteaks ripen to pale green with a tint of yellow and have a pink blush underneath that extends inside the flesh. The flavor is sweet, yet spicy and quite delicious. Fruit weighs from 12 to 16 ozs., and has the smoothest shape of any large green tomato. Heirloom variety. Indeterminate. 80 days.

This is one of those varieties to grow when you want a really big, impressive red tomato to show off to your friends. This fruit is huge, at least a pound or two, and borne abundantly on large, vigorous plants. Its flavor is as big as its size, bursting with a great blend of sugars and acids- a full old-fashioned tomato taste. Heirloom variety from Australia. Indeterminate. 85 days.

This ornamental pepper has dark purple foliage. It is similar to Twilight pepper, with the exception of the foliage color. Each plant produces multiple upright multi-colored pods. The contrasting fruit colors and foliage color provide an attractive display. Plants reach up to 22 inches in height. 65 to 85 days.

This is a delightful small yellow beefsteak tomato that matures so early it will be one of the first varieties to ripen in your garden. Beautifully smooth, lemon yellow fruit weighs about 8 ozs. and is very flavorful, rich but pleasantly sweet with a delicious hint of citrus. Heirloom variety from Russia. Our stock seed is from Epic Tomatoes author Craig LeHoullier. Indeterminate. 70 days.

Bachelor Button Jubilee produces beautiful blue blossoms on 2 foot tall plants. They are easy to grow, and produce attractive cut flowers that will brighten any room in your house. Plant a second round in mid-summer to have blossoms throughout the growing season. Plant ¼ inch deep after last frost. 60 days.

This attractive cabbage has dark green color The 6 pound heads are great for fresh use. Known to maintain size under stressful conditions even in the south. Resistant to Clubroot, Fusarium Yellow and resists Tip Burn. 75 days.

Banana Legs tomatoes are low in acid and have a meaty texture. A great tomato for making sauces or cut up for salads. Fruit are up to 4 inches long and 1 ½ inches in diameter. As fruit mature to a bright yellow color, they occasionally appear to have light colored stripes similar to the Speckled Roman tomato. Compact determinate. 75 days.

Bangor is a berlicum type carrot which is very popular in Europe. Large 7 to 9 inch roots have good flavor and are perfect for juicing or storing. Intermediate resistance to Alternaria, Cercospora Leaf Blight, and Black Storage Rot. Also, a winner of the Royal Horticultural Society award for garden excellence. Main season maturity 75 -90 days.

Red Rubin basil offers exceptional flavor that chefs appreciate. Yields are excellent and plants produce an abundance of 3 inch purple leaves. Flowers are edible. Attractive in salads, pasta, soup, and for garnish. Plants reach 20 to 24 inches in height. Suitable for container gardening. All-America Selections Winner! 65 days.

Bulk quantities are unavailable, but we suggest Marvel Stripe tomato if you want larger quantities of seeds.

This wonderful large bi-colored tomato is yellow with bold red stripes on the exterior and yellow with lovely red streaking inside. Very meaty fruit are usually about 1 lb., but can vary in size. Plants bear large harvests of these tomatoes with sweet, rich and delicious flavor that is quite outstanding. Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms developed this variety by crossing Big Rainbow with Green Zebra. Indeterminate. 80 days.

While the name of this tomato speaks of its lovely ribbed and scalloped appearance, it is the wonderful, old-fashioned tomato flavor that really sets it apart. Heavy crops of 12 to 16-oz. beefsteaks mature fairly early on vigorous plants that stay at a manageable size, unlike some other varieties in this class. Add to this outstanding productivity, great flavor, and ability to keep well after harvest and you have one beautiful tomato! Indeterminate. 75 days.

One of America's favorites for the solid, meaty, flavorful red fruit that weighs up to 2 lbs. Vigorous vines and outstanding fruit taste and quality. Indeterminate. 80 days.

Also known as Red Ponderosa or Crimson Cushion. Produces huge, delicious, ribbed fruit on vigorous vines. Grow in wire cages for best results. Indeterminate. 96 days.

What is unbelievable about this plant is an exceptional set of very large, bright red tomatoes that can also claim excellent flavor. Fruit is smooth in shape, which is special for an extra large variety that can easily reach 2 lbs. This makes a wonderful sandwich tomato as well as a good all-around garden variety. Full, sweet tomato flavor and plenty of juice. Indeterminate. 85 days.

This is not only a beautiful red tomato with a melodious name, it is a really serious performer. It is both heat tolerant and resistant to tomato spotted wilt virus, two very important benefits for many growers. In one Louisiana trial of virus resistant tomatoes, Bella Rosa ranked up at the top for its productivity as well as its large fruit size and great flavor. Expect high yields of large, 10 to 12 oz. delicious tomatoes with bright red flesh. Determinate. 75 days.