Seeds

We are pleased to offer this favorite of the late Darrell Merrell, who selected it from some variations of Hillbilly tomato. This one has a beautiful deep pink color with a purple tinge and a flavor that Darrell Merrell called exquisite. Expect l pound beefsteak tomatoes brimming with juice and flavor that is a complex blend of sweet and tart. Also famous for its large yields. Indeterminate. 85 days.

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A bicolored variety featuring large yellow fruit with streaks of red throughout starting on the blossom end. Fruit often weighs more than 1 lb. and has luscious, sweet flavor. Heirloom from the Mennonites. Indeterminate. 75 days.

This is a large, beautiful orange oxheart-type fruit that is shaped like a strawberry. The size is many times larger, though, with fruit ranging from 8 ozs. to 1 lb. The color is not just orange, but it is an intense and very deeply colored orange both inside and out. Flavor is also outstanding, exceptionally rich and sweet with just the right amount of acid. Excellent yields, especially for an oxheart variety. Indeterminate. 80 days.

Fiery orange habanero type with 180,000 Scoville units and fruity taste matures 2 to 3 weeks earlier than open-pollinated habaneros. The peppers are also huge at 3 inches long and set in abundance on strong plants. 85 days.

Delightful little tomatoes are about 2 inches long and shaped like elongated grapes. They start out clear yellow, but later blush with pink streaks, announcing they are ripe and ready to pick. Expect heavy production throughout the season and a fabulous flavor that is sweet, fruity and refreshing. Fred Hempel of Baia Nicchia Farm in California developed this truly unique variety. Indeterminate. 75 days.

While there have been a lot of tomatoes distributed under the name of Winsall, this one is the original grown from stock seed we obtained from the USDA Seed Bank. The plants have regular tomato foliage and produce large l lb. or more pink fruit with absolutely scrumptious taste. Heirloom originating with the Henderson Seed Company in 1924. Indeterminate. 90 days.

This popular heirloom squash produces dark green fruit that are four to six inches in length, and are acorn shaped. Fruit can weigh up to two pounds. The yellow-orange flesh is sweet and firm. The vines are very vigorous and prolific, producing an abundance of fruit that store well, and get sweeter over time. 85 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 was developed for single stem flower heads used by florists, and sold for cut flowers in supermarkets. It is day neutral and can be planted for year-round harvest in warmer climates and it is widely adapted. The attractive flower has dark orange petals with a black center, and is pollenless. Stems reaching 60 inches (155 cm). Maturity 80 days in winter and 55 days in summer.

Tender and sweet, the finely curled leaves grow up to 20 inches in height, and have good flavor when cooked or eaten fresh. Light frost improves the flavor without yellowing. Plants are slow to bolt. 57 days.

This very productive version of NuMex 6-4 offers 6 to 7 inch thick-fleshed peppers that turn from green to red. They are relatively mild in flavor and ripen earlier than most other peppers of this type. 65 days.