Seeds
Developed by the company that brought you the Momotaro tomato (we affectionately refer to this as Momotaro Gold at Tomato Growers). Heavy production of bright gold to golden orange, 7 to 8-ounce fruit that are super-sweet and that can set in colder temperatures. Produces over a long period. Works well in greenhouses, high tunnels, and home gardens. Resists blossom end rot and cracking. Great for roadside stands. Strong disease package ToMV, F 1+2, V, SB, and nematode. Indeterminate. 75 days.
Leaves are long and oak leaf shaped, dark green and very flavorful. This heat resistant strain has thick midribs and maintains flavor and sweetness in heat better than others in this class. 45 days
This member of the new Husky series yields medium-sized, 5 to 7 oz. bright red fruit with very good flavor. Although the plants grow only 4 feet tall, fruit continues to appear in surprising numbers throughout the growing season. Dwarf indeterminate. 68 days.
This early maturing bite-sized tomato has high sugars and produces heavy clusters of up to 25 fruit per cluster. Plants are indeterminate, and have a good disease resistance package. Better tolerance to cracking than others in this class. 68 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.
Absolutely beautiful ornamental pepper is the blackest of any pepper plant we’ve ever seen. Compact plants grow no more than 2 feet tall with deep purple-black foliage, dark stems, purple flowers, and jet-black tiny peppers. The effect is quite striking in the vegetable garden. Peppers are edible although very hot. 90 days.
These black tomatoes appear in clusters of round, smooth fruit that is 6 to 8 ozs. each. Their flavor is excellent, sweet yet full of that special black tomato richness. Production is very good and fruit is reliably blemish-free. Indeterminate. 80 days.
Coventry is an orange, 3 to 4 inch chantenay carrot which is a popular item in farmers markets and select upscale markets when harvested at full maturity. It is often compared to the Caracas carrot which you can plant in containers, baskets or planter boxes. Also, you can harvest “true” baby carrots – just pick earlier. Coventry has excellent flavor and a sweet crunchy texture. 70 days direct seeded.
Round to slightly elongated striped green cherry tomatoes look like miniature Green Zebras with the same striping and green color ripening with a hint of amber. Their flavor, while excellent, is a little different, with more delicious sweetness in its profile than that of Green Zebra. This variety was discovered in a box of mixed cherry tomatoes that a gardener bought in Germany. Indeterminate. 75 days.
Attractive green and yellow striped tomatoes have a unique, elongated shape, about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide and tapered at the tip. But even more impressive than their appearance is their bright, acidic yet sweet flavor. The taste is similar to that of Green Zebra, and very refreshing and delicious. Chefs as well as home cooks will find these tomatoes quite versatile in the kitchen, and they pair beautifully with the other "tigers" in this series. Indeterminate. 70 days.
A leading variety for canning and fresh use because of heavy yields of uniform, 6 ounce fruit. Bright red color and crack resistant. Determinate. 70 days.
Palace King hybrid is a rare sooyow type pickling cucumber that originated in Asia and was introduced to America. Plants are vigorous, with many tendrils to support the vines. Because the fruit grow up to 10“ long, it is best to trellis them if you want straight fruit. Plants are early to mature, and fruit have ribbing and small white spines that can be removed by washing. It is a burpless type with very good flavor, and thin skin that you don’t need to peel. 50 to 60 days.
Home gardeners and growers love this open-pollinated cauliflower. The 6 to 7 inch heads are self-blanching, smooth and Plant size is larger than Early Snowball, and more productive. Can be frozen for a big crop, or eaten fresh. Most suited to fall and winter harvest. Good frost tolerance. 70 to 75 days.
This is a wonderful ivory-colored cherry tomato that originally appeared as a variation of Galina's. Dr. Carolyn Male first saved the seed, and so the variety was named in her honor. Round fruit are about 1 inch in diameter and ivory-white deepening to pale yellow. The flavor is not just sweet, but also complex and nicely balanced with acid. Very productive vines. Indeterminate. 75 days.
This wonderful heirloom beefsteak was handed down from an Amish family living in Minnesota and has big, luscious dark pink tomatoes that slice into pure heaven on a plate. The flavor is rich, yet sweet and just lovely, and the tomato interior is almost as meaty as an oxheart type. You will have plenty of these treats to pick throughout the season also as their productivity is excellent. Indeterminate. 75 to 80 days.
Fruit are bright orange, measuring 5 by 6 inches, and weighing 3 to 4 pounds. The fine grained flesh makes delicious pies, and the fruit keep for a long time after harvest. A strong stem attachment and small size, provides the perfect pumpkin for younger kids in the pumpkin patch. Early maturity allows you to plant later than other pumpkins. 85 days.
A Southern heirloom variety that produces some of the mildest, sweetest eggplant there is. If you have never tried eggplant that is pale green when ripe, you may be surprised by its tender white flesh and rich, nutty flavor that is delicious. Fruits grow abundantly in warm weather and become 7 to 9 inches long and 3 inches wide. 80 days.
These great tasting cherry tomatoes offer a unique new color that is a mix of brown and red with golden highlights. They are not just deep red nor are they black, but a rich burnished shade of bronze. As pretty as they are to look at, what makes them truly special is their taste--sweet with a good measure of acid and a richness that fills your mouth with fabulous, earthy flavor. Vigorous, tall vines put on a very heavy set of these 1-inch, crack-resistant fruits. Indeterminate. 75 days.
A tomato like you've probably never seen before, these small, ruffled red fruit are unique in appearance, but distinctive in flavor also. Their taste is rich and assertive, slightly sweet with a bit of zing added in. Only about 2 inches across, these flattened scalloped tomatoes appear in great profusion, perfect for cutting into halves for a salad or using on plates as a garnish. Indeterminate. 72 days.
This very unusual dwarf plant has delicate, lacy leaves that have a silvery sheen. Not only does this plant add great ornamental interest to your garden, it also bears very flavorful 4 to 6 oz. red tomatoes that mature quite early and have a delicious acid flavor. Russian heirloom. Determinate. 58 days.
Crimson Sweet is a long-time favorite due to wonderful flavor, texture, and sweetness. This melon can reach up to 9 x 12 inches and weigh between 15 to 25 pounds. Vines grow 6 to 9 feet, and are normally planted 2 to 5 feet apart in the row. Direct seed when soil temperatures are 70 to 75 degrees. 80 days.
ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS WINNER. This ornamental pepper seems to explode in a riot of color, bringing bright orange and red to landscapes or containers. Chilly Chili is safe to use around children because the peppers are not pungent. 2 to 2½ inch long fruit are borne above the foliage and start out greenish-yellow, then turn to orange, and finally to dark red. Plants grow about 1 foot tall and wide.
This beautiful bi-colored heirloom tomato is distinctive among other yellow and red varieties because of its pastel coloring. It matures to a soft shade of pale yellow painted with subtle striping of light red. The 12 oz. slightly flattened fruit has delicious, rich flavor with nuances of tropical fruit that suits it well to simple salads or slices with only a light drizzle of dressing. Indeterminate. 72 days.
The bull’s horn golden yellow pepper is a classic Italian heirloom, great for grilling, stuffing, for salads or for eating raw. Peppery flavor is neither hot nor very sweet. Fruit reach 8 inches in length and 2 inches in width. 85 days.
A new blocky bell pepper that matures from green to yellow. Bred for productivity, Sweet Amarillo really loads up the fruit. It can grow well in the garden or even your greenhouse. 77 days.
Deliciously sweet Italian peppers turn a rich shade of purple when they are fully ripe, adding a beautiful new color choice to Marconi peppers. Expect plentiful harvests of these peppers, which become about 6-in. long with a tapered shape ending in a blunt tip. Traditionally used for frying, Marconis are also wonderful when eaten fresh. Create a beautiful salad with Purple Marconi, either by itself or in combination with the red and golden versions. 90 days.
Large crops of 1 to 2 lb. pink, meaty beefsteak tomatoes with a sweet and exceptional flavor. The variety is a family heirloom from David Pendergrass of Tennessee, whose family has been growing this tomato since at least the 1920's. Indeterminate. 80 days.
Beautiful tomatoes are 8 to 10 ounces, bright red throughout, and resistant to cracking and blossom-end rot. Texture is firm, but softens upon ripening and the flavor is mild and pleasant. Very productive. Determinate. 72 days.
Heirloom Cosmos Dwarf Sensation Mix quickly produce beautiful bouquets of pink, cerise, and white flowers. The stalks reach 12 to 15 inches in height, then flower throughout the growing season. By growing such attractive flowers, you will invite beneficial insects like Monarch butterflies who will bring about a vibrant ecosystem to your garden. Grow these in full sun. 60-85 days.
Very short compact plants yield 3/4 to 1 inch fruit that is yellow-green when ripe and easy to harvest. Full of flavor, sweet and juicy, these cherry type tomatoes are a real taste treat. Prolific variety is sure to be a favorite in the garden. Determinate. 70 days.
Until recently stem cauliflower was only available in upscale restaurants and fancy markets. Fortunately, we are able to offer the latest innovation in gourmet cauliflower. This new stem cauliflower is one of the best tasting we have trialed. As the flowering head opens, the stems are exposed to sunshine and the color of the stem changes from white to green. At the same time the stem grows increasingly sweet. The 8-inch flowering shoots will delight your taste buds and enrich your dining experience. Due to its adaptability in a wide range of growing regions, you are likely to have success growing Dolce Vita. Only one harvest, so it is best to stagger your plantings. 65 days to mature from transplant.
This is the first hybrid sweet cherry pepper, offering earlier maturity and more uniform size and shape than open-pollinated cherry peppers. Very productive plants yield loads of 1 1/4-inch round fruit that mature from dark green to bright red. These are best loved for pickling, and the peppers can be used green, red, or halfway in between. 68 days to green.
Elongated cherry type is part of the Artisan(TM) series and has a beautiful color combination of deep green striping and a backdrop that develops from green to red when the fruit is ready to pick. The tomato's interior is marbled with red, and its flavor is sweet and rich with bright acidic notes. Indeterminate. 70 days.
So named because of its shape resembling a mushroom, it is also sometimes known as a squash pepper for its resemblance to a patty-pan squash. Maturing to golden yellow, this is an extremely hot fruit. Abundant harvests of these thin-skinned, 2 inch peppers. 80 days.
This is a beautiful purple-fruited version of Serrano. Peppers turn deep purple and are a little longer than those of regular Serrano, but with the same candle-flame shape. Plants are tall and branching with the fuzzy foliage typical of Serranos. Very hot and wonderful for salsas as well as many other dishes. 85 days.
This white skinned ornamental pumpkin has thick orange flesh with excellent eating quality. Fruit weigh between 10 and 16 pounds, and are 9 to 12 inches in diameter. Casper has less bluing than other white varieties. The handle is tan with a corky texture. 90 days.
A yellow-fruited stuffing tomato that looks just like a yellow bell pepper! Perfect for slicing or stuffing. Tall, vigorous vines bear profusely. Indeterminate. 76 days.
Early Doll is early maturing and has beauty that shines in several ways – excellent flavor, good production, great in salads, in a sandwich, and in your favorite salsa. 5 ounce fruit. Determinate. 55 to 58 days.
All America winning bell pepper with mild pungency – yes it is a hot bell (100 to 1000 scoville units). Plants grow up to 24 inches tall, producing plenty of 3 and 4 lobed fruit that measure 3.5 by 3.75 inches. TMV tolerant. 70 days.
Rosemary is an attractive herb that is perennial in zones 8-10 and annual in cooler regions. The leaves are used to flavor roasted vegetables, meats, roasted potatoes, soups, stews, and casserole dishes. Popular for plant sales. Sow generously, as rosemary seeds tend to have lower rates of germination. Drought tolerant.
This huge flat headed cabbage has many admirable qualities including early main season maturity. It can grow to 1 foot in width, and 5-7 pounds in weight, or even larger. It is ideal for the at home chef who wants to make sweet mild cabbage wraps (blanch them) But don’t limit yourself to wraps, shred, mix for a salad, make kraut or kimchi. Interesting for roadside stands. Resistant to tip burn. 83 days.
Very prolific variety with bright red, 3-1/2 inch oval fruit that is less heart-shaped than Pimento L. Plants are resistant to tobacco mosaic virus. 85 days.
Tiny golden-orange cherry tomatoes bursting with sweet, juicy flavor are produced in large clusters on this heirloom variety from France. Fruit is only 1/2 to 1 inch in diameter, but has a big taste, which is honestly quite similar to that of Sungold. Tall vines yield plenty of these delicious little fruit. Indeterminate. 70 days.
This is the most truly purple tomato we know, not just pink-purple, but it is deep purple-burgundy. It is also uniquely shaped, extremely fluted and almost ruffled in appearance. Fruit is flattened, about 3 inches across, and flavor is described by some as distinctively winey and rich. Indeterminate. 80-90 days.
Compact variety bred especially for container growing produces an abundance of 2 to 3 oz. glossy, oval, black fruit over a long growing season. Early maturity and plenty of vigor make this a great variety for any garden, including those growing in containers. Attractive plants produce tender, very attractive and tasty fruit. 60 days.
A yellow-fruited version of Pink Ping Pong, this one bears clusters of 2-inch golden-yellow fruit with about the same ping-pong size and shape. This variety is also a treat to eat, with deliciously sweet, juicy tomatoes that have a refreshing lemon-like finish to their flavor. Vigorous plants bear a great abundance of these very pretty golden fruits. Indeterminate. 75 days.
Strong vines with multiple disease resistance bear heavy yields of large, firm red fruit. Developed for Florida, it is resistant to gray leaf spot and leaf molds and tolerant to early blight. Well suited for pink harvest. Also used as a greenhouse tomato. Indeterminate. 80 days.
This favorite Mediterranean pepper has a fresh flavor that is neither hot nor sweet. Dark green peppers are 7 inches long and great for grilling or frying because their thin walls cook quickly. This variety is also known as Italico Hybrid. 65 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.