organic fruits,herbs,veg
PHYSALIS pruinosa 'Goldie' (Ground Cherry Tomato) Organic Ground Cherry, Strawberry Tomato, Cape Gooseberry Annual: Sweet, tropical tasting œ-Ÿ" gold berries that are considered a superfood. When ripe, the husk becomes papery and the fruit falls off the plant and is ready picked from the ground. Place a tarp underneath at harvest time if desired. Fruits can be eaten raw, dried like raisins, frozen, canned, or made into preserves, cooked in pies, and desserts. Bushy growth habit. Height: 2.5-3 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. Days to maturity: 75 |
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PLECTRANTHUS amboinicus (syn. COLEUS amboinicus) Caribbean/Cuban Oregano, Soup/Mexican/Indian Mint, Country Borage, French Thyme Perennial Herb: Fast growing succulent-like herb with culinary and medicinal properties. Native from Kenya to South Africa. Very fragrant scent of camphor and eucalyptus. Use leaves fresh or dried in cooking and teas. Good bedding and ground cover plant. Bloom time: fall-winter. Bloom color: white to violet. Height: 12-18 inches. Width: 12-24 inches. Exposure: part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9-11. Can be grown indoors. |
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PLECTRANTHUS amboinicus (syn. COLEUS amboinicus) Caribbean/Cuban Oregano, Soup/Mexican/Indian Mint, Country Borage, French Thyme Perennial Herb: Fast growing succulent-like herb with culinary and medicinal properties. Native from Kenya to South Africa. Very fragrant scent of camphor and eucalyptus. Use leaves fresh or dried in cooking and teas. Good bedding and ground cover plant. Bloom time: fall-winter. Bloom color: white to violet. Height: 12-18 inches. Width: 12-24 inches. Exposure: part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9-11. Can be grown indoors. |
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PUMPKIN 'Baby Pam' Organic Miniature Pumpkin Commercial standard for pie pumpkins. Stringless, sugary flesh cooks down to a smooth, superior pie filling. Vigorous 10 to 12' vines produce large yields of small 2 to 4 lb. fruit that measure 5 to 5-1/2" in diameter. Each vine will produce 4 to 5 pumpkins. The dark orange pumpkins are smooth, tough-skinned & uniform. Handles are long & well-rooted. Perfect for painting or decoration. Plant in full sun. (Maturity: 100 days) (Cucurbita pepo 'Baby Pam') |
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PUMPKIN 'Black Futsu' Organic Heirloom Winter Squash Rare Japanese specialty for the porch or the table with heavy ribs & unique warty texture. Produces 3-5 lb fruits that have bright orange flesh, firm texture & attractively dimpled yellow inner rind. Rich nutty, fresh flavor. Outer skin starts dark green/near black, becoming a powdery chestnut in storage. 3-5 pumpkins/plant. Does well in large containers. Stores well. Days to maturity: 105 days. (Cucurbita moschata) |
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ROSEMARY officinalis 'Barbecue' Organic Barbecue Rosemary Evergreen shrub: Bred for the bbq! Has tall, straight stems that can be stripped & used as skewers on the grill! Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. Good for containers & beds. Uses: culinary & ornamental. Fragrant foliage. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: lavender blue. Height: 4 ft. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (syn. 'Barbeque') |
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ROSEMARY officinalis 'Haifa' Organic Trailing, Creeping or Dwarf Rosemary Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay and gophers. A new prostrate & cascading variety from Israel. Culinary uses: fresh or dried. Ornamental uses: hanging baskets, ground cover, borders, containers & topiary. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: pale blue. Size: 4" x 24". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. |
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ROSEMARY officinalis 'Haifa' Organic Trailing, Creeping or Dwarf Rosemary Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay and gophers. A new prostrate & cascading variety from Israel. Culinary uses: fresh or dried. Ornamental uses: hanging baskets, ground cover, borders, containers & topiary. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: pale blue. Size: 4" x 24". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. |
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ROSEMARY officinalis 'Haifa' Organic Trailing, Creeping or Dwarf Rosemary Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay and gophers. A new prostrate & cascading variety from Israel. Culinary uses: fresh or dried. Ornamental uses: hanging baskets, ground cover, borders, containers & topiary. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: pale blue. Size: 4" x 24". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. |
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ROSEMARY officinalis 'Upright' Organic Upright Rosemary Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. Upright form; leaves are a mainstay for cooking & as garnish, & wonderful to grow in containers or beds. Uses: culinary & ornamental. Fragrant foliage. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: lavender blue. Height: 36. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (Rosmarinus officinalis 'Upright') |
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ROSEMARY officinalis 'Upright' Organic Upright Rosemary Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. Upright form; leaves are a mainstay for cooking & as garnish, & wonderful to grow in containers or beds. Uses: culinary & ornamental. Fragrant foliage. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: lavender blue. Height: 36. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (Rosmarinus officinalis 'Upright') |
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SAGE 'Common' Organic Sage Grayish colored lvs can be used fresh or dried in soups, meat and bean dishes, gravies & stuffing. Ornamental branches of lvs are also common in floral wreaths. Can be planted all summer long. Perennial shrub: Tolerant of drought, deer & gophers. Nice border & container plant. Culinary uses: fresh or dried. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Blms: mostly violet, can be wht or pk. Ht: 2-3. Water: dry. USDA Z5. (Maturity: 70 days) |
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SAGE 'Common' Organic Sage Grayish colored lvs can be used fresh or dried in soups, meat and bean dishes, gravies & stuffing. Ornamental branches of lvs are also common in floral wreaths. Can be planted all summer long. Perennial shrub: Tolerant of drought, deer & gophers. Nice border & container plant. Culinary uses: fresh or dried. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Blms: mostly violet, can be wht or pk. Ht: 2-3. Water: dry. USDA Z5. (Maturity: 70 days) |
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SAGE 'Grower's Friend' Organic Sage Perennial Shrub: Tolerant of drought, deer and gophers. Nice border and container plant. Culinary uses: fresh or dried for flavoring meat, bean and cheese dishes. Foliage: gray. Attractive as a garnish. This is a new non-blooming variety. Height: 32". Exposure: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z5. |
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SAGE 'Maxima' Maxima Sage Perennial Shrub: Native to eastern Europe. Tolerant of drought, deer & gophers. Nice border & container plant. Very aromatic. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Has the largest lvs of any Sage on the market. Can be used to flavor meats of various kinds or can be added to cheeses, sauces or oils. Also has digestive properties as well. Blm time: spring. Blm color: pink. Size: 32" x 24". Exp.: sun. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z5. |
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SAGE 'Maxima' Maxima Sage Perennial Shrub: Native to eastern Europe. Tolerant of drought, deer & gophers. Nice border & container plant. Very aromatic. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Has the largest lvs of any Sage on the market. Can be used to flavor meats of various kinds or can be added to cheeses, sauces or oils. Also has digestive properties as well. Blm time: spring. Blm color: pink. Size: 32" x 24". Exp.: sun. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z5. |
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SAGE 'Maxima' Maxima Sage Perennial Shrub: Native to eastern Europe. Tolerant of drought, deer & gophers. Nice border & container plant. Very aromatic. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Has the largest lvs of any Sage on the market. Can be used to flavor meats of various kinds or can be added to cheeses, sauces or oils. Also has digestive properties as well. Blm time: spring. Blm color: pink. Size: 32" x 24". Exp.: sun. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z5. |
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SHISO 'Red' Shiso, Perilla Asian culinary herb with a unique aroma and reddish-purple color. The oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges have a minty, basil-like flavor with hints of clove and cumin. Used in Asian cooking, sushi, and salad mix. Pairs well with fish, rice, noodles, and cucumbers. Used in pickled plums, ginger, and to color foods. The stems and seeds can be used. The leaves can albo be salted or used for juice. Maturity: 80-85 days. Perilla frutescens 'Red' |
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SHISO aka Ohba Warm season annual. A traditional chinese herb commonly called "beefsteak plant". Growth habit: bush. Aromatic foliage with a slightly spicy taste. It is also commonly grown as microgreens. They are rich in calcium & iron. Great for seasoning, garnish, or pickling. DTML: 60-70 days. (PERILLA frutescens var. crispa) |
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SORREL 'Red Veined' Organic Sorrel Hardy Perennial that can be grown as an annual. Bright green leaves with contrasting dark maroon stems and veins add color and taste to salads. The leaves have an intense lemony flavor. Best when harvested young. Other uses include: soups, sauces & of course fish, but use sparingly because of the intense flavor. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: moist. (Rumex spp.) |
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SORREL 'Red Veined' Organic Sorrel Hardy Perennial that can be grown as an annual. Bright green leaves with contrasting dark maroon stems and veins add color and taste to salads. The leaves have an intense lemony flavor. Best when harvested young. Other uses include: soups, sauces & of course fish, but use sparingly because of the intense flavor. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: moist. (Rumex spp.) |
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SORREL 'Red Veined' Organic Sorrel Hardy Perennial that can be grown as an annual. Bright green leaves with contrasting dark maroon stems and veins add color and taste to salads. The leaves have an intense lemony flavor. Best when harvested young. Other uses include: soups, sauces & of course fish, but use sparingly because of the intense flavor. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: moist. (Rumex spp.) |
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SPINACH 'Bloomsdale' Organic Heirloom Spinach Heirloom: This is a long loved old-time favorite that was introduced by D. Landreth Seed Company in 1826. It is one of the more outstanding open-pollinated varieties available. The leaves are savoyed, long and narrow with glossy, dark green color on a vigorous, upright plant. It has excellent heirloom flavor & tender leaves. Well adapted for late spring or summer plantings, slow to bolt. (Maturity: 42 days) |
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SPINACH 'Butterflay' Organic Spinach This is a productive variety that is fast growing and high yielding. The semi-savoy leaves are very large, glossy, dark green and have a full, rich flavor. The extra hardy and nutritious leaves are great fresh and cooked. Does well in gardens and containers. Resists bolting and somewhat mildew resistant. Exposure: sun to part shade. Days to maturity: 40. (SPINACIA oleracea 'Butterflay') |
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SPINACH 'Butterflay' Organic Spinach This is a productive variety that is fast growing and high yielding. The semi-savoy leaves are very large, glossy, dark green and have a full, rich flavor. The extra hardy and nutritious leaves are great fresh and cooked. Does well in gardens and containers. Resists bolting and somewhat mildew resistant. Exposure: sun to part shade. Days to maturity: 40. (SPINACIA oleracea 'Butterflay') |