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The first lemon yellow, not golden, tomato variety, and still one of the best. Extremely vigorous plants produce large harvests of attractive fruit that weighs 8 ozs. or more. Flavor is outstanding, mild and sweet yet tangy and definitely not bland. This one is easy to grow and understandably one of our most popular yellow tomatoes. Indeterminate. 72 days.
Fruit are about the size of lemons, and are perfect for salads or pickling. They offer a sweet citrusy flavor along with crispy flesh. This heirloom dates from the 1800s, has a sprawling plant habit and vigorous vines. Best to keep picking the prolific fruit to prolong the harvest period. 65 days.
This popular seasoning pepper from Peru has a hot, citrusy flavor and is somewhat rare outside of South America. Robust plants become covered with the 2 inch long peppers that contain very few seeds and ripen to a beautiful bright sunshine yellow. True to their name, when peppers are cut open, they release a pleasant aroma of fresh lemons. These are very hot and easily dried for storage. 90 days.
Yardlong beans arose in Africa, and were domesticated in Asia. Their ability to thrive in sandy soils with low moisture made them an important crop in hot arid regions. They do not tolerate cold, so be sure and plant in warm soil – above 65 degrees. Plant 1 inch deep, and 4 to 5 inches apart. The vines grow up to 3 feet and do best on a trellis. Yardlong beans can reach 25 inches, but they taste better when harvested at 19 inches. Unlike green beans, the tender, stringless pods taste the best when sauteed, stir-fried, or deep-fried. Harvest in 70 to 80 days.
Lieutenant produces high quality heads that are medium green, smooth and highly domed. Many people remember Packman broccoli, and this variety is about as close as you can get to Packman. It has great flavor, good heat tolerance, early maturity, and wide adaptability. Matures 55 to 60 days from transplant.
Beautiful, clear yellow beefsteak fruit weighs at least a pound with a flavor that is rich and complex, yet refreshingly sweet. Very meaty tomatoes have few seeds while still being juicy and absolutely delicious. The vigorous plants are potato-leaved, which is not often found in large yellow varieties. Considered one of the finest tasting yellow heirlooms and unique for its pale yellow, not golden, color. Indeterminate. 90 days.
Diminutive plants bloom with bouquet-type sprays followed by loads of small lime green tomatoes that ripen further to amber. 3 to 5 oz. fruit is chartreuse inside and full of juice and good, tangy flavor that is somewhat spicy. This is a wonderful variety for growing in containers since plants stay small yet provide a big harvest. If planting in the garden, put these in front as an attractive border. Very tasty and novel variety. Determinate. 58 days.
These bright lemon-yellow beefsteak tomatoes have a fabulous tangy flavor that is actually sort of lemony, and very clean and crisp. This pronounced acid flavor sets it apart from many other yellow varieties, which are milder in taste. Fruit typically weigh 8 to 10 ozs., and are smooth and blemish-free, with solid, meaty interiors. Healthy plants are quite productive, resulting in great yields of these outstanding tomatoes. Heirloom from Russia. Indeterminate. 80 days.
This Italian heirloom eggplant is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful of all eggplants for its rich purple striping on creamy white skin. It also has a graceful teardrop to round shape with fruit that can grow to 6 inches long. Mild white flesh is delicious and sweet with absolutely no hint of bitterness. 75 days.
These little eggplants grow in clusters of 3 or more slim fruit, and can be harvested when no longer than your little finger. However, you can also let them grow longer at no sacrifice to their mild, sweet taste. 68 days.
Slender and cylindrical, vibrantly purple eggplant become about 8 inches long and are mildly flavored, wonderful for adding to stir-fries or any eggplant dish. Tall, upright plants yield generous harvests of these very pretty fruit. 70 days.
Bountiful harvest of pencil-shaped fruits that are 5 inches long and ½ inch thick, but often curled and twisted. Flavor is red hot and best used in very hot dishes. Easily dried. 75 days.