Organic Fruits,Herbs,Veg

Heirloom-Introduced from Armenia to Italy in the 1400’s, this attractive, crisp cuke stays sweet even when the fruit is large. This variety has thin skins w/dense flesh, few seeds, and a pleasant mild flavor. It is easily digestible–skin & all. It is heavily ribbed w/light green skin. Produces very long, 12-30” fruit, best eaten when 12-18” long & less than 2 œ” across. Plant in full sun. Thrives in hot weather. (Maturity: 70 days).

Heirloom-Delicate flavor & crunchy bite. Round 3-4” fruits turn from pale greenish ylw to lemon ylw (the best eating stage) & then bt. gldn ylw. Tender & sweet & excellent for salads & pickling & easy to digest. It is easy to grow & does well in short summers. Performs well in cool conditions. Good in large containers & the vines yield heavily for long periods of time. Rust & drought resistant. Plant in full sun. (Maturity: 68 days)

This remains the most widely planted open pollinated slicing cuke in the U.S. Since 1970 the slender, refined “Marketmore look” has been the standard for slicing cucumbers in the North. The 8-9” dk green fruits stay green & mild tasting even under heat stress. It is an excellent slicer in salads & for other fresh uses. Multiple disease resistances keep plants vigorous & highly productive across a long picking season. (Maturity: 65 days)

Super cute, 1" long fruits look like miniature watermelons and taste like cucumbers with tangy citrus overtones. The flesh is white, crisp, and crunchy which make them great for snacking, salads, stir fries or pickled. Plant in hanging basketst for a fun hip look or can be trellised for easy picking. Plant in full sun. . (Maturity: 75 days)

This variety has a unique appearance and excellent flavor. The unusual, slightly fuzzy, S-shaped fruits are slightly ridged with alternating dark and light green stripes. Since the skin is not bitter, you don’t need to peel it. It is best when harvested between 8-18” long. It is an excellent slicer and perfect for salads. Delicious and different! (Maturity: 63 days) (Cucumis melo ‘ Striped Armenian’, Cucumis sativus ‘Striped Armenian’)

A fabulous slicer with uniform, plump, smooth, burpless cucumbers! Wonderful fresh and their thin skin makes them a good pickler as well. Excellent flavor and yield - sweeter than others. Deer & downy mildew resistant. Fruit size: 6-10 inches. Plant height: 36-48 in. Prefers full sun. (CUCUMIS sativus 'Tendergreen Burpless') Burpless cukes have reduced cucurbitacin making it easier to digest & less likely to cause burping.

This is said to be the best non-hybrid pickling cucumber! It produces massive yields of mild-flavored - which are perfect for soaking up spices - small cucumbers that are excellent for pickling. Crisp, fresh, & sweet. Fruits are dark green with black spines, 6-8 in. in length. Ht: 36-48 in. Bred by University of Wisconsin in 1959. Disease resistant: Cucumber mosaic, deer, powdery mildew, scab & Target leaf spot. (CUCUMIS sativus 'Wisconsin SMR-58 Pickling').

Annual: A slow to bolt variety which makes it ideal for leaf production (rather than seed production) over a long season. Dark green aromatic leaves are leafy, finely cut and nicely sweet fresh or dried. Great for making dill pickles! Compact growth habit. Does well in containers. Height: 12-18 inches. Exposure; sun. Heat tolerant. Days to maturity: 45 (Botanical name: ANETHUM graveolens 'Greensleeves')

Annual: A slow to bolt variety which makes it ideal for leaf production (rather than seed production) over a long season. Dark green aromatic leaves are leafy, finely cut and nicely sweet fresh or dried. Great for making dill pickles! Compact growth habit. Does well in containers. Height: 12-18 inches. Exposure; sun. Heat tolerant. Days to maturity: 45 (Botanical name: ANETHUM graveolens 'Greensleeves')

Heirloom-The slender fruits are purple & up to 18” long & 2” in diameter w/shiny dk lavender skin. So sweet, tender & superbly delicious! Hardy, vigorous, & disease resistant. One plant can yield up to 20 fruits per plant. Stake plants to maintain straight fruits. The tender skin does not need to be peeled. One of the best Asian eggplants on the market. Plant in full sun.(Maturity: 70 days)(Solanum melongena ‘Ping Tung Long’)

Epazote has a distinctively sharp, herbal flavor, reminiscent of oregano & fennel w/minty, pine notes. Well-known to Mexican & Caribbean cooking, popular for bean dishes & also found in moles & soups. The older leaves on this culinary herb have a stronger flavor & should be used sparingly. Younger leaves have a milder, yet richer flavor. Known for its carminative, or gas-relieving, properties. Ht: 48". Width: 36". Exp.: sun. (syn. Dysphania ambrosioides)

A non-bulbing fennel w/magnificent bronze coloring. Feathery foliage, sweet fennel flavor, makes an eye-catching addition to any salad or dressing. The lvs & seeds are used in cooking. Great seasoning for fish. Vigorous & uniform strain that is slow to bolt. It is a terrific foliage plant & a great attraction for butterflies & beneficial insects. Perennial or Biennial. Ht.: 2-4’. Sp.: 2-4’. Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z5-9

Heirloom. Valued for its delicate, feathery fronds & robust, sweet anise flavor. This culinary herb is a nice addition to salads, coleslaw, & dressings. Edible flowers can garnish savory dishes & pairs well with fish, potato, tomato, & beef dishes. Flavor intensifies as plants mature. Attracts pollinators with its golden-yellow flowers. Vigorous. Height: 8-12 in. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. Maturity: 50-60 days. Nonbulbing type. (Foeniculum vulgare 'Grosfruchtiger').

Herbaceous Perennial: Heirloom. Non-GMO. Edible leaves & flowers have a sour taste & work well with pickling, curries, or paired with strong & spicy flavors. Red calyces can be used in beverages, syrups, sauces, jellies, preserves & chutneys. The raw or cooked leaves can be used like spinach. Ht: about 7 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z8.

Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Mint family, w/bright blue-violet flowers. Popular ornamental for the perennial bed w/flower spikes summer-fall. Aromatic. Medicinal uses: tea has a soothing quality, use dried leaves. Use for colds, flu, bronchitis, sore throat, bruises, burns. The fresh leaves & flowers are used fresh as a seasoning. Attracts butterflies. Height: 1.5-2'. Width: 1-1.5'. Sun/light shade. Tolerates some drought, does best w/moderate water. USDA Z3.

Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Mint family, w/bright blue-violet flowers. Popular ornamental for the perennial bed w/flower spikes summer-fall. Aromatic. Medicinal uses: tea has a soothing quality, use dried leaves. Use for colds, flu, bronchitis, sore throat, bruises, burns. The fresh leaves & flowers are used fresh as a seasoning. Attracts butterflies. Height: 1.5-2'. Width: 1-1.5'. Sun/light shade. Tolerates some drought, does best w/moderate water. USDA Z3.

Heirloom-dates to the 1700's. More than a garnish-a great superfood for smoothies, salads, microgreens, kale chips, & hearty winter dishes. Compact growth with very tender, large blue-green, crinkled lvs that are very delicious, crunchy, slightly sweet, & nutty. Kale is nutrient dense containing high amounts of antioxidants, iron, calcium, & vit. C, K, & A. Ht: 12-16". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Maturity: 40-55 days. (Brassica oleracea 'Blue Curled Scotch')(syn. 'Dwarf Blue', 'Norfolk')

Heirloom-Due to its lumpy leaf surface, it is also called dinosaur kale. This unique variety has the darkest blue-grn color of any kale-it is nearly black. The lvs are 3” wide and 10-18” long. It has an excellent flavor that is enhanced by frost. Harvest when the lvs are small & tender for best taste. It has superior vigor, yield & hardiness. Plant in sun-pt shade.(Maturity: 30 days baby leaf, 60 full size)(Brassica oleracea ‘Lacinato')

Heirloom-Tender, colorful specialty kale for salad mixes & bunching. The stems are prpl & the lvs are dp-gray, prpl-veined, flat, non-curled, & tooth-edged. The plants mature med.-tall & lvs are tender & smooth when compared to other kales. It is great for salads & light cooking. This is one of the hardiest of all kales. Very cold tolerant. Vigorous plants 18-36”. Plant in full sun. (Maturity: 60 days) (Brassica napus ‘Red Russian’)

A compact & uniform Kale, a great option for limited space in the garden. Extremely cold hardy and grows best in the colder months, although can still be planted in the spring. Blue-green leaves with ruffled edges. Nice, tender leaves with good flavor. Height: 14-20". DTM: 50 days.

Heirloom-Tender kale for salad mixes & bunching & voted best-tasting by High Mowing Seeds. The blue green leaves have white mid-ribs that get sweeter in cold weather. The broad leaves have a peppery, earthy, sweet flavor & are moderately serrated & size up well while remaining tender. Great for salads & light cooking. Very cold tolerant. Ht: to 36 inches. Plant in full sun. This is the sister to Red Russian Kale. Maturity: 50 days. (Brassica napus 'White Russian')

An early forming Kohlrabi with a very uniform habit. White, tender flesh with thin bulbs that can get about 6". Sweet & mild in taste. Lasts long in garden without getting woody, but should be harvested while tender for best taste/ texture. Highly resistant to bolting. DTM: 42 days. (BRASSICA oleracea var. gongylodes)

A neat & unusual edible green. Commonly called "mustard spinach". It is in the Brassica family; it is a cross between Japanese mustard & cabbage. DTM: 40 days. Full sun & cold hardy. Spring sowing, can last all summer due to it not bolting easily. In more mild climates, it can be grown throughout winter. Size: 6-12" x 12-18".

Shrub: Evergreen. Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, gophers and fire. Produces masses of dark blue flower spikes that keep its color all season long. It flowers early and re-blooms during the growing season. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: dark blue. Vigorous, compact growth habit. Height: 14 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z5.

Shrub: Evergreen. Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, gophers and fire. Produces masses of dark blue flower spikes that keep its color all season long. It flowers early and re-blooms during the growing season. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: dark blue. Vigorous, compact growth habit. Height: 14 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z5.