Rockstar is a dependable second-early Eastern shipper that combines excellent eating quality with the disease resistance needed for consistent, high yields. Plants produce uniform, attractive fruit averaging 5–7 pounds, with lightly sutured rinds and medium netting that hold up well for fresh market and shipping. Inside, the firm, bright orange flesh delivers reliably high sugar levels and a satisfying texture. Strong holding ability and intermediate resistance to powdery mildew (races 1 and 2) and Fusarium wilt (races 0, 1, and 2) make Rockstar a reliable performer in the field. This well-balanced variety is a solid addition to any melon program focused on quality, yield, and dependable harvest timing.
Afterglow is a distinctive Eastern-type melon that blends the durability and appearance of Eastern shippers with the exceptional eating quality of Tuscan genetics. It produces uniform, refined fruit averaging 5–7 pounds, with very firm, thick orange flesh and excellent flavor balanced by high sugar levels of 12–14% Brix. The rind closely resembles a classic Eastern melon, though the pronounced sutures retain a touch of green at maturity. Fruits slip cleanly from the vine when ripe and offer improved field holding ability compared to traditional sutured types. Afterglow delivers a reliable, uniform harvest of attractive melons with outstanding sweetness and rich, classic melon flavor.
The Armenian Mix is a mixture of Pale and Dark Armenian cucumbers! Enjoy a combination of both pale and dark Armenian cucumbers which produce mild-tasting, deeply ribbed cucumbers. These elongated cucumbers yield uniform, easily digestible, fluted slices. The Armenian Mix is best grown on a trellis to produce straight and long cucumbers. These cucumbers can reach 24 inches long, but are best harvested at about 18 inches.
The Cream of the Crop is a white bush-type acorn squash that really is the cream of the crop! This variety is white and on the large side for an acorn, weighing in at 2-3 lb. Cream of the Crop is great picked small and used as a summer squash, or can be left to ripen and used for winter storage. This squash is perfect for those who want to grow a garden in small spaces.
Roquette Arugula seeds produce a fast-growing, cool-season leafy green prized for its peppery, nutty flavor and tender, deeply lobed leaves. Also known as salad rocket, this Mediterranean native has been cultivated since ancient Roman times for both its culinary and medicinal qualities. Roquette arugula thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil, reaching harvest size in as little as 30–40 days. Ideal for salads, sandwiches, or as a garnish, its bold flavor intensifies as the plant matures. Regular harvesting encourages new growth, making it a favorite for continuous garden production throughout spring and fall.
The Trip-L-Crop Tomato is an extremely long and productive heirloom tomato plant variety that thrives in a greenhouse setting! This tomato produces huge yields on a 15 foot vine that needs a trellising. The large 1-2 lb. tomatoes are red, meaty and great for canning.
Sugar Cube is a personal-size melon with explosive sweet flavor. Produces an abundance of uniform, heavily netted 2.5 lb. fruits the size of a grapefruit. Flesh has a dark-orange appearance that is crisp to the bite. Sugar Cube is highly disease resistant and provides an exceptionally long harvest window. Well-suited for northern and southern regions. High resistance to Fusarium wilt races 0–2, powdery mildew, and watermelon mosaic virus; intermediate resistance to papaya ringspot virus and zucchini yellow mosaic virus.
The Green Globe is America's most popular artichoke! Large flower buds, harvest when plump, ornamental with bold blue 6" flowers. Artichokes are a very tender plant. With thick, fleshy scales and solid center, the flower heads should be harvested when they're young. Native to the Mediterranean, globe artichokes have been grown in the US since Colonial times. Provided with a protective cover, the artichokes will successfully overwinter in colder areas.
The Santa Fe Lettuce produces a small blanched head that is surrounded by green outer leaves with a tinged bronze-red tip. This variety is a favorite for being extra crunchy!
Dixie F1 is a yellow summer crookneck squash variety that is early, highly productive and vigorous. This squash has a uniform shiny lemon-yellow coloring. Dixie Hybrid squash is tastiest when 4"-6" long.
Iron and Clay cowpeas makes a great cover crop for smothering weeds and adding Nitrogen to soil. This variety of cowpeas are grown just like soybeans. Iron and Clay is a fast growing plant that can reach 3'. The best time to plant is during spring for best results as the frost will kill the cowpeas. Iron and Clay has long taproots that help withstand drought conditions and can produce as much as 300 lb./acre nitrogen. This variety has a high organic matter production. Broadcast up to 120 lb./acre, 1/2 to 1" deep. Try with cowpea inoculant for maximum Nitrogen fixation.
The Patio Tomato is a hybrid tomato that produces delicious, approximately 4 oz. fruits with attractive dark green rugose foliage. The easy to grow Patio Tomato thrives in pots, patio containers and small gardens, truly good things can grow in small spaces! Also does great as a hanging tomato plant.
The Early Purple Sprouting broccoli is an heirloom broccoli bred for overwintering! This variety produces lots of beautiful purple broccoli sprouts in the spring. The Early Purple Sprouting grows slowly through the winter; very frost hardy.
Crimson Sweet watermelon seeds are renowned for their exceptional quality and vibrant, sweet fruit production. These seeds yield a variety of watermelon with strikingly dark green skin and deep red, juicy flesh that’s both crisp and flavorful. The Crimson Sweet variety is prized for its high sugar content and excellent disease resistance, making it a popular choice among gardeners and farmers alike. With their relatively straightforward growing requirements, these seeds are ideal for home gardeners looking to grow large, refreshing watermelons with minimal fuss. Additionally, the Crimson Sweet watermelon is known for its impressive size, often reaching up to 25 pounds, making it a spectacular choice for summer picnics and barbecues.
Chicory has a long taproot that penetrates subsoils which makes it drought tolerant and allows it to make minerals more available to livestock. Rich in potassium, sulfur, calcium, zinc, sodium, manganese and iron. When managed properly, Chicory produces leafy growth which is higher in nutritive and mineral content than alfalfa and other cool season grasses. Used mainly in mixes with other pasture or cover crop seeds. Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) - Warm season, broadleaf - Perennial - Upright and spreading growth habit - Protein levels: 10-32% - Forms arbuscular mycorrhizal associations Uses: - Bees & Beneficial Insects - Chicken Forage - Deer Attractant - Forage
The Cayenne Long Red Thick Pepper is the biggest cayenne pepper you can grow! This variety's pepper grows to 5" long and 1/2" thick and are often curled and twisted. This pepper is great enjoyed fresh or dried for later use! The Cayenne Long Red Thick is a middle of the road hot pepper.
The Jet Star Tomato is a long time favorite and industry standard hybrid tomato with a high sugar content that masks acidity. These meaty, globe-shaped tomatoes can grow to be about 6 to 8 ounces and produces in abundance in mid-to-late summer.
The Fiesta Blend is a five color radish blend of red, pink, yellow, white and purple! This colorful blend will be sure to a pop of fun color to any garden. Serving up the Fiesta Blend in salads or dishes is a great addition to any party or gathering!
