Skytree broccoli, also known as "broccolini," is a delightful hybrid vegetable that combines the tender florets of broccoli with the delicate stalks of Chinese kale. With its vibrant green color and mild, slightly sweet flavor, skytree broccoli has become a favorite among health enthusiasts and chefs alike. This nutritious vegetable is packed with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants, making it a fantastic addition to a balanced diet. Its versatile nature allows it to be sautéed, steamed, grilled, or added to stir-fries, lending a crunchy texture and a pop of color to any dish. Whether enjoyed as a side or incorporated into a main course, skytree broccoli is sure to elevate any meal with its unique taste and impressive health benefits. All American Selection winner.
Virginia Gold is a well known heirloom variety dating back well over 50 years. It grows to a height of 6'-7' with low suckering. The light green leaves are from 14" to 18" wide and 24" to 30" long, and turn a light yellow when ripe. The plants produce an average of 18 leaves per plant below the crows foot, with yields averaging 3 oz of dried leaf per plant. Matures in 55 days.
The Knuckle Purple Hull is a bush type cowpea producing heavy yields of purple pods. Cowpeas in general are great for drying and canning. This variety tends to stay off the ground and cluster making for easy picking. This cowpea is referred to as a "Knuckle Hull" because of the big, plump cowpeas. Try with cowpea inoculant for maximum Nitrogen fixation.
Red Romaine Lettuce has long, crinkled leaves with great crunch! This variety starts green and fades to redish-purple. The Red Romaine's leaves are12" tall and the plant is about 10-12" wide. This lettuce is often used in Caesar salads not only for its crunch, but also for its color. Use Red Romaine lettuce for an incredible edible purple border in your flower beds.
The Phlox Annual Mix is a combination of red, purple, pink and white hued blooms, making it one of the most beautiful wildflowers around! This variety only grows to 1' tall and can grow anywhere.
If you want warts all over your pumpkin then Warty Goblin is your pumpkin! This F1 hybrid produces heavily warted pumpkins that are frighteningly cool! The round to tall pumpkins have an orange hard shell rind and green warts that stay green for several weeks after harvest. This is a unique pumpkin variety that sparks interest at markets and pumpkin patches.
The Tennessee Blend is a well adapted mix of native wildflowers to Tennessee that are specifically formulated to grow well in the Southeast climate.
The Monster series strawflowers are high yielding produces of fresh cut or dried arrangements. This variety has beautiful dark red blooms. The Monster Scarlet variety produces extra large double blooms with long and strong stems. Blooms reach 2–2 1/2" across.
Deep Apricot Quartet sports strong stems that support beautiful sprays of sweetly-scented dark yellowish-pink flowers. Stock flowers are ideally suited for bouquets but can also be used as a spring bedding plant in some markets. Early to bloom in 13-15 weeks with 55% double flowers. Requires pinching of the first flower bud to force secondary bud development and spray-style flowers. Ht. 22–26". Avg. 15,600 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Black Amber is a broom corn used for decoration and bird seed. An heirloom sorghum also known as Texas Black Amber Molasses. Stalks were used for forage, silage and sorghum syrup, due to a high sugar content and were used to replace sugar cane. Seed heads are similar to corn tassels but, consist of shiny black hulls encasing amber colored seeds.
Corojo 99 is a hybrid decedent of the original El Corojo seed from Cuba in the 1930's. It is sometimes called a sister of Habano 2000. Corojo 99 is larger and much more disease resistant than the original strain, but still produces a dark brown silky grained wrapper with with a rich spicy cedar aroma. It is one of a few wrappers that does well in both sun or shade. The plants grow to 7-8 feet in height and produce 18 - 20 leaves on average. Maturity is 75-80 days from planting.
A beautifully consistent spaghetti squash with uniform fruits and high yields. Has a slightly sweet flavor with a nutty aftertaste. Perfect for a pasta alternative. Semibush plants are great for dense plantings for greater yields per acre.
Benary's Giant Lilac zinnias are a striking and elegant variety celebrated for their unique, soft color and impressive blooms. Developed by the esteemed Benary breeding program in Germany, these zinnias were introduced to provide gardeners with a beautiful lilac shade and robust growth. The plants produce large, fully double flowers with a delicate lilac hue that ranges from light lavender to deeper purple tones, creating a gentle and sophisticated display. Each bloom features a rounded shape with densely packed, ruffled petals that give it a plush, pom-pom-like appearance. Benary's Giant Lilac zinnias typically grow to a height of 24 to 36 inches and exhibit a bushy, upright growth habit, making them ideal for garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens. They begin blooming in mid-summer and continue to showcase their lovely lilac flowers until the first frost. These zinnias thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, showing resilience to heat and common garden pests. With their soft lilac color, large blooms, and long-lasting flowering period, Benary's Giant Lilac zinnias are a graceful and vibrant addition to any garden or floral arrangement.
The Georgia Blend is a well adapted mix of native flowers native to Georgia that are specifically formulated to grow well in the southeastern climates.
Small Sugar pumpkin seeds produce a beloved heirloom variety that has been grown in North America since the 1800s, cherished for its manageable size and excellent eating quality. These compact, vigorous plants yield round, deep orange pumpkins averaging 6–8 inches across and weighing 5–7 pounds, making them easy to handle and perfect for smaller gardens. Known for their fine-grained, sweet, and flavorful flesh, Small Sugar pumpkins are a classic choice for pies, soups, and baking, often referred to as “pie pumpkins.” They mature in about 95–100 days, thrive in well-drained soil with full sun, and are prized not only for their culinary uses but also for their attractive appearance in autumn decorations.
Beefmaster F1 tomato plants are renowned for producing some of the largest and most flavorful tomatoes in home gardens. Known for their impressive size, these beefsteak-type tomatoes can weigh over a pound each, making them perfect for slicing and adding to sandwiches, salads, and burgers. The plants are robust and vigorous, often reaching heights of up to 6 feet, and require sturdy support to handle the weight of the fruit. With a rich, juicy flavor and a meaty texture, Beefmaster tomatoes are highly sought after by gardeners and chefs alike, providing an abundant harvest throughout the growing season. In addition to their exceptional fruit, Beefmaster tomato plants are relatively easy to grow, thriving in warm climates with full sun and well-drained soil. They are typically resistant to common tomato diseases, which makes them a favorite among both novice and experienced gardeners. Regular watering and proper fertilization help ensure optimal growth and fruit development. With their high yield and impressive size, Beefmaster tomatoes can significantly enhance the home garden, offering not just fresh produce for the table but also a rewarding gardening experience. Whether enjoyed fresh, cooked, or preserved, these tomatoes are sure to delight anyone who tastes them.
Sugar beets are the perfect natural choice to make sugar! You can boil the sugar beets in order to make a sugary syrup. These beets can grow up to 1 foot long and can weigh from 3-5 pounds. That means you need to thin them to make sure they have enough room to grow. Tops can grow 1-2' tall. Beet tops can be eaten, lightly grazed or fed to animals.
Fiesta Gitana Calendula seeds produce a vibrant, heirloom strain of calendula believed to trace back to traditional European pot marigold varieties that were prized for their color and easy growth. This mix is known for its festive blend of warm tones—yellows, golds, oranges, and soft apricots—with double to semi-double blooms on sturdy plants that typically reach about 12–18 inches tall. The flowers are long-lasting, attract pollinators, and often bloom continuously when deadheaded.
