Lancaster Seed Leaf, grown extensively around Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and is classified as a cigar filler. But its large leaves make it a good binder or wrapper as well. Cures to a deep brown color. The upper leaf can produce excellent "Pennsylvania maduro," for pipe blending. Yields an average of 3 ounces of cured leaf per plant. Days to Maturity: 55-60, Plant Height: 50-60", Leaf Count: 17-19.
Flame Star offers a creamy orange cauliflower with improved heat tolerance. This variety grows well in both spring and fall. Produces medium size plants that are a bit lighter orange than Cheddar F1. Does exhibit much better tolerance to heat and stress.
Chief produces 2-7" vibrant orange-red colored blooms that are very well suited to production of cut flowers. Does great in high heat temperatures of greenhouses. Dense plantings of Chief produce strong stems and high quality cut flowers. Also known as cockscomb and crested cock's comb.
The Prescott Fond Blanc Melon is an old French heirloom variety that produces the most fragrant aroma when grown properly. This variety has a bumpy outer shell, making it look more squash than melon! However, its flesh is a dark salmon orange with a juicy sweet flavor. This variety prefers a hot, dry growing season and is best when picked slightly green and ripened indoors.
The Green Salad Bowl is a decorative rosette type of lettuce with closely set crispy leaves. This looseleaf lettuce's crumpled leaves hold water very well, making it a popular variety!
The Spicy Salad Blend is the perfect balance of lettuce and mustard greens. This blend produces a great flavor profile that will spicy up any regular salad mixture.
The Blush Tomato is part of the beautiful and tasty Artisan tomato collection and has a sweet, fruity flavor that is great for fresh eating. The delicious bright yellow tomato produces red marbling stripes when mature. The attractive Blush mixes beautifully with the other Artisan tomatoes.
Revolution pepper is known for its strong disease package. Provides intermediate resistance to phytophthora and CMV, and resistance to BLS (races 1, 2, 3, 5). Produces an abundance of extra large, blocky fruits with thick walls. Will mature from green to red and can be picked at either color. Revolution peppers have been noted to have early maturity, concentrated set and good yield ability during cool growing periods.
The Buttercup Burgess is a great squash with a nice, sweet flesh that keeps very well. This variety is a relatively early maturing winter squash. The Buttercup Burgess' plant is bushy and fairly compact.
Mei Qing Choi cabbage is a Shanghai pak choi type with good heat and cold tolerance and bolting resistance. In the U.S., this variety is harvested as baby pak choi. It is smaller than Joi Choi, weighing about a quarter of a pound. This pak choi has an excellent flavor and is extra tender.
Avalon is a very sturdy, yet flexible, late intermediate Spanish onion. This variety allows a smooth transition from intermediate to long day varieties. Growers enjoy the easy growth, the size potential, single centers, and the nice firm bulb that it produces. The grower also has the option of mechanical harvesting with Avalon.
Gloriosa daisies, also known as Rudbeckia hirta 'Gloriosa,' are a vibrant and dynamic variety of the traditional Black-eyed Susan, renowned for their striking appearance and robust growth. Originating from North America, these daisies have been cultivated since the 18th century and have become a staple in gardens for their cheerful and resilient nature. Gloriosa daisies are characterized by their large, radiant blooms with a distinctive color gradient, featuring fiery, orange to red petals with a dark, central cone. The plants typically reach heights of 24 to 30 inches and have a bushy, upright growth habit, which makes them ideal for garden beds and borders. Blooming from mid-summer through fall, Gloriosa daisies offer a long-lasting display of color and are known for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, showcasing their adaptability and durability in various garden conditions. With their eye-catching color, extended bloom period, and ease of care, Gloriosa daisies add both beauty and vibrancy to any garden landscape.
The Poinsett 76 Cucumber is a great slicing cucumber, as it is delicious cut up in salads or on sandwiches. This cucumber variety produces thick beautiful dark green fruits. The sun-loving Poinsett 76 will get to be 6-8 inches long when mature. This organic favorite is resistant to most cucumber diseases such as downy mildew, powdery mildew, angular leaf spot and anthracnose.
Little SnowPea White produces dwarf-sized vines with beautiful purple flowers. This pea plant is tiny yet productive and does well in small gardens or containers. The pods mature early and have a crunchy bite. Plants will reach a maximum height of 24 inches. For pea shoots, matures in 10 days. Expect slender, tight greens with minimal side branching, upright habit, and ease of harvest and stack.
Little SnowPea Purple produces dwarf-sized vines with beautiful purple flowers. This pea plant is tiny yet productive and does well in small gardens or containers. The pods mature early and have a crunchy bite. Plants will reach a maximum height of 24 inches. For pea shoots, matures in 10 days. Expect slender, tight greens with minimal side branching, upright habit, and ease of harvest and stack.
Produces an abundance of little snap peas that are delicious straight from the garden. This was one of our favorite snap peas in our trials at Urban Farmer. Little SnapPea Petite sets dainty, sweet, crunchy pods on a full-sized plant. Productive plants grow well in large containers, small gardens, or large gardens. Expect lots of crunchy, sweet, juicy, edible pod peas in about 65 days. In-ground plants will reach 80 inches, container-grown plants will be smaller. For Pea shoots, this variety grows quickly (10 days) and has delicate round leaves and fresh flavor-tastes just like spring peas! The texture is crisp but tender, and plants have long internodes and smallish leaves.
Arabesque Red Penstemon flowers are a captivating variety known for their vibrant, deep red blooms that create a striking contrast against their dark green, lance-shaped foliage. The tubular flowers, characteristic of the Penstemon genus, are arranged in elegant spikes that rise above the plant, drawing the eye with their rich color and graceful form. These blooms are not only visually stunning but also attract hummingbirds and bees, making them a lively addition to any garden. Arabesque Red Penstemon thrives in sunny, well-drained areas and is valued for its resilience and long blooming season, which extends from late spring through summer. This variety embodies a perfect blend of ornamental beauty and natural hardiness, making it a favorite among gardeners seeking to add a splash of red to their landscapes. All American Selection winner in 2014.
Pinstripe is a compact, spineless eggplant ideal for container and patio gardening. Attractive plant bears prolific harvests of baby-sized Italian-type fruit. Suitable for small space gardens. Great for Grilling, roasting or stir fry.
