Urban Farmer Storefront Catalog

Urban Farmer Storefront Catalog

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Big Beef Hybrid is one of the most celebrated beefsteak tomatoes ever introduced, earning an AAS award for its outstanding flavor, yield, and reliability. It combines rich, old-fashioned tomato taste with strong, vigorous growth, making it a consistent favorite for home gardeners and market growers alike. Fruits are large and globe-shaped, averaging 10–12 ounces, with smooth, mostly blemish-free skin and dense, meaty flesh that slices beautifully. The flavor is full and well balanced, with the perfect blend of sweetness and acidity for fresh eating. Big Beef ripens early for its size and delivers an excellent balance of earliness, fruit quality, and production. Indeterminate plants provide a long harvest window and feature a broad package of disease resistance, making this variety a dependable top choice for classic beefsteak tomatoes.

The soft, golden cushion-like blooms of the Teddy Bear Sunflower make for wonderful cut flowers that will brighten up any home! These smaller sunflowers are ideal to use as a border around larger flowers or in a patio container. Enjoy the Teddy Bear's blooms during the spring and into the summer! Popular among kids, this sun-loving annual sunflower is easy to grow.

The Black Nebula carrot is a highly attractive open pollinated carrot variety that was bred especially for the home gardener. The dark purple roots can be eaten fresh, roasted, steamed or used for dye. After the carrots grow too large to eat leave them in the garden and use for cut flowers. The white umbels are tinged with lavender on the edges and flower stems. Bees love carrot flowers so they make great food for pollinators.

Obsession is one of the most tender and delicious bicolor corn you can grow, it will be your new obsession! This variety will never be found at markets because this sweet corn is so tender that it must be harvested by hand and should not be packed for transport. Pick it fresh from your own garden and eat it within hours to achieves the highest quality of flavor and texture that corn can have!

The Lutz Green Leaf Red Stem Beet has a beautiful deep red hue and a mouth watering taste that pairs perfectly with any dish. This variety is known for having huge glossy, deep green tops that are amazingly delicious! This beet is a "winterkeeper" beet that has a long standing storage capability. The Lutz Green Leaf Red Stem has 6 inches in diameter roots.

Rose BonBon is a beautiful cosmos from the Double Click series of famously ruffled double flowers. 'Rose Bon Bon' flourishes in a sunny spot protected from high winds. Will produce a compact plant with branching stems supporting the plentiful blooms. An excellent addition to cut flower bouquets.

The Dickinson is a smooth large pumpkin perfect for pies! The large buff colored rind is an attractive addition to any pumpkin patch or garden. The sweet orange flesh is wonderful for canning, soups and pies. The nearly round to elongated pumpkin can weigh up to 40 pounds.  Certified Organic. Learn more about our organic seeds.

A lavender that produces flowers the first year from seed. Produces a more consistent and early flower blooms. Bright white spikes top silvery-green mounded plants with vigorous branching habit. 12-16" tall and 6-8" wide when mature.

A beautifully bright and vibrant green bean that grows extra long when mature! Matures quick and has a delicious and crisp bite.

A stiff upright gray-green canes, large inflorescence tan to bronze to silver, wet soil, sun to partial sun. Grows to a height of about 4'.

A classic disease resistant tomato! The Celebrity tomato plant is as close to perfect as you can get! This plant produces perfectly shaped 8 ounce fruits with excellent flavor. Chosen as the AAS winner this tomato is easy to grow and very disease resistant. No cracking and fruits keep coming over a long garden season. The Celebrity is a proven home tomato garden favorite.

Virginia 355 tobacco is a highly regarded variety within the tobacco industry, prized for its exceptional flavor, smooth smoking qualities, and consistent leaf characteristics. As a member of the flue-cured Virginia tobacco family, it undergoes a curing process that involves controlled heat to preserve its natural sugars and flavors. Virginia 355 is distinguished by its bright, lemon-yellow to deep orange leaves, which are medium to large in size and exhibit excellent texture and elasticity. The flavor profile of Virginia 355 is notable for its delicate sweetness, accompanied by subtle floral and fruity undertones. This combination of flavors creates a smooth and satisfying smoking experience, making it a popular choice for both cigarette and pipe tobacco blends. In addition to its flavor, Virginia 355 is valued for its good burning qualities, producing a consistent and even burn that enhances the enjoyment of the tobacco. Its versatility and reliability have cemented Virginia 355 as a staple in the tobacco industry, favored by growers and consumers alike for its exceptional quality and distinctive taste.

The Homestead Tomato is a very heat tolerant tomato, making it perfect for growing in southern and hotter climates. The luscious and meaty 8 ounce mid-sized tomatoes have a bright red smooth skin. The Homestead tomato variety is semi-determinate.

Roma II beans, also known as Romano beans or Italian flat beans, are a popular variety of green beans known for their exceptional flavor and unique appearance. These beans have a rich history dating back to ancient Rome, where they were cultivated and enjoyed for their culinary versatility. Roma II beans are distinct from traditional green beans due to their flat, wide pods and are favored by many for their tender, meaty texture and delicious taste. The taste of Roma II beans is often described as nutty and slightly sweeter than regular green beans, making them a sought-after choice in various culinary dishes. These beans are typically harvested when they are about 4-6 inches long, ensuring optimal tenderness and flavor. The plants of Roma II beans are known to be vigorous and can reach a height of about 18-24 inches. They have a relatively short maturity period, usually taking around 60 days to reach harvest readiness from the time of planting. The pods of Roma II beans are typically a vibrant green color and can grow to be 5-6 inches long. Roma II beans are prized for their resistance to common bean diseases, including common mosaic virus, rust, and bacterial brown spot, which can help ensure a healthy harvest. When properly cared for, these plants can yield a bountiful crop. For optimal growth, Roma II beans should be spaced about 3-4 inches apart in rows that are 18-24 inches apart. They thrive in well-drained soil and require full sun exposure, making them a great addition to any home garden or farm. Overall, Roma II beans are a delightful and versatile choice for those looking to grow and enjoy fresh, flavorful beans.

Tai Guo bitter gourd is a widely grown variety of bitter melon! These large fruits have bright skin that is dark green in color with thick flesh. Tai Guo bitters are vigorous, fast growing in warmer climates. It is suggested to grow this gourd along supports. Taiwan Large Bitter is very productive and easy to grow, making it a favorite!

Seascape is an everbearing strawberry that produces very large and sweet fruits. Strawberries are bright red with a medium to long conical shape. Seascape is a very productive and disease-resistant variety ideal for gardens, containers and farmers. This day-neutral variety performs well throughout the United States and Canada. Starts fruiting 3 months from planting and will continue spring, summer and fall! Heat tolerant. Strawberry Details: - Everbearing, produces a continual harvest from spring to fall. - Grows 8" tall and 12-18" across. - Heat tolerant - Disease resistant - Zones: 4-9 In general the strawberry roots can be planted in the ground, containers, or hanging pots. Strawberries are extremely adaptable and are grown in every state in the U.S. They will benefit from mulch such as straw, pine needles, or plastic. They prefer a soil rich in all the basic nutrients with a pH of 6-6.5.

The yellow petite watermelon, also known as the yellow mini watermelon or yellow baby watermelon, is a unique and relatively uncommon variety of watermelon. Unlike the traditional red-fleshed watermelons, this variety features a vibrant yellow flesh that sets it apart in appearance and taste. In terms of size, the yellow petite watermelon is smaller compared to standard watermelons, typically ranging from 5 to 7 inches (12 to 18 centimeters) in diameter, making them ideal for individual servings or smaller households. Despite their diminutive size, they still boast the characteristic oval or round shape and striped green rind that is typical of watermelons. The flesh of the yellow petite watermelon is juicy and sweet with a distinct flavor that sets it apart from its red-fleshed counterparts. It's often described as having a milder, less intense sweetness compared to red watermelons, with a hint of honey-like flavor. The texture is typically crisp and refreshing, making it a popular choice for enjoying fresh as a snack, in fruit salads, or blended into refreshing beverages. Yellow petite watermelons are prized for their visual appeal and unique flavor profile, making them a sought-after specialty item in farmers' markets and specialty grocery stores. They are typically in season during the summer months, offering a refreshing and vibrant addition to seasonal menus and culinary creations.

QIS is the perfect Larkspur for cut flower production. Produces beautifully tall spires of dense florets. Plants produce light-pink double blooms with a small percentage of singles. Little florets on 9–12" flower spikes. Great for also attracting beneficial insects and hummingbirds.