Wednesday, May 1, 2013

2013 Vegetable & Herb List

TOMATOES


Amana Orange   **SOLD OUT**
AMANA ORANGE
Heirloom. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 2 lbs.
  • Color: Yellow-Orange
  • Shape: Fluted beefsteak
  • Flavor: Mildly sweet
  • Best Use:  Salads, slicer
  • More: High in lycopene



Paul Robeson **SOLD OUT**
PAUL ROBESON
Organic. Heirloom. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 8-10 oz.
  • Color: Red with Black
  • Shape: Slightly flattened
  • Flavor: Earthy, acid/sweet
  • Best Use:  Slicer
  • More: Rated “Best of Show” at the Carmel TomtoFest




Hillbilly  **LIMITED QUANTITIES**

HILLBILLY
Heirloom. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 1-2 lbs.
  • Color: Yellow-Orange with red streak
  • Shape: Beefsteak
  • Flavor: Sweet, low acid
  • Best Use: Slicer, sandwiches
  • More: High in lycopene





  **LIMITED QUANTITIES**
Tigerella
TIGERELLA
Heirloom Early. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 4-6 oz.
  • Color: Red with Orange Stripe
  • Shape: Slightly elongated
  • Flavor: Tangy, rich
  • Best Use: Salad or Canned
  • More: Disease resistant. High yields

Brandywine  **LIMITED QUANTITIES**
BRANDYWINE
Heirloom. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: up to 1 1/2 lbs.
  • Color: Pink
  • Shape: Beefsteak
  • Flavor: Sweet & rich
  • Best Use: Slicer, sandwiches
  • More: Ranks first in taste. Slow to mature




Ultimate Opener   **SOLD OUT**
ULTIMATE OPENER
Hybrid. Early. Indeterminate. 
  • Fruit Size: 8 oz.
  • Color: Red
  • Shape: Round
  • Flavor: Sweet & juicy
  • Best Use: Salads
  • More: Disease resistant. High yields





  **LIMITED QUANTITIES**
Northern Delight
NORTHERN DELIGHT
Organic. Open-pollinated. Early. Determinate.
  • Fruit Size: 2 oz.
  • Color: Red
  • Shape: Slightly elongated
  • Flavor: Sweet, slightly tart
  • Best Use: Salads
  • More: Compact plant. High yields. Cold tolerant





Fox Cherry
FOX CHERRY
Organic. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 1 1/2 oz.
  • Color: Red
  • Shape: Slightly flattened
  • Flavor: Rich, full-bodied, mile acid
  • Best Use:  Salad, cooking
  • More: High yields. Vigorous vines



Yellow Pear
YELLOW PEAR
Heirloom. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 1-2 inches
  • Color: Yellow
  • Shape: Pear
  • Flavor: Very sweet
  • Best Use: Salad, preserves
  • More: Prolific, producing all summer long





**SOLD OUT**
Roma
ROMA
Open-pollinated. Determinate.
  • Fruit Size: 4 oz.
  • Color: Bright red
  • Shape: Plum
  • Flavor: Rich, full-bodied, mile acid
  • Best Use: Canning, paste, sauce, salsa
  • More: Meaty, few seeds






Amish Paste  **SOLD OUT**
AMISH PASTE
Heirloom. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 6-12 oz.
  • Color: Red
  • Shape: Plum
  • Flavor: Sweet
  • Best Use: Paste, sauce, salsa
  • More: High yields


VEGETABLES


Pingtung Long Eggplant
PINGTUNG LONG
Heirloom.
  • Fruit Size: 12-18 inches
  • Color: Dark Lavender
  • Shape: Long and slender
  • Best Use: Great on the grill
  • More: Clusters of up to 20






Black Beauty Eggplant
BLACK BEAUTY
Heirloom.
  • Fruit Size: 1-3 lbs.
  • Color: Dark Purple/Black
  • Shape: Large, bell-shape
  • Best Use: Italian cooking
  • More: No spines



Verde Tomatillo
VERDE TOMATILLO
Heirloom. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 1-2 inches
  • Color: Bright green
  • Shape: Round in husks
  • Flavor: Extremely sweet
  • Best Use: Sauces, salsa
  • More: Two or more needed for pollination. Very prolific


Paprika Alma Pepper   **SOLD OUT**
PAPRIKA ALMA
Organic.
  • Fruit Size: 1-2 inches
  • Color: White to orange to red
  • Shape: Round
  • Heat: Mild-Medium
  • Best Use: Raw, stirfry, drying
  • More: Thick-walled fruit. Very prolific




Franklin Hybrid Brussel Sprouts
FRANKLIN HYBRID
Hybrid. Early.
  • Fruit Size: 1-1 1/2 inches
  • Color: Green
  • More: Big yields. Disease resistant






  **LIMITED QUANTITIES**
Snow Crown Hybrid Cauliflower
SNOW CROWN HYBRID
Hybrid.
  • Fruit Size: 2 lb heads
  • Color: Pure white
  • More: Tie inner leaves over developing heads to blanch










HERBS



German Chamomile
Self-seeding Annual.
  • Size: 22"
  • Use: Tea, sleep-aid
  • More: Harvest flowers when fully open.





Winter Thyme
Perennial.
  • Size: 8"
  • Use: Poultry, fish, rock garden
  • More: 
  • Harvest in the morning, after dew is off the leaves.







Flat Leaf Parsley

Annual.
  • Size: 12-18"
  • Use: Salad, poultry, pesto
  • More: More flavorful than curly variety.






Dukat Dill
Organic. Reseeding Annual.
  • Size: 18-24"
  • Use: Pickles, fish, salads
  • More: Holds leaf stage longer than other varieties.





Slow Bolt Cilantro   **SOLD OUT**

Organic. Reseeding Annual.
  • Size: 2-3"
  • Use: Mexican dishes
  • More: Flowers attract beneficial insects & produce Coriander.

2 comments:

  1. Dukat Dill, Flat Leaf Italian Parsley, Greek Oregano, Winter Tyme, and German Chamomile. We had a water problem with the new greenhouse and lost a lot of our herbs. Should be ready in a week to 10 days. Thanks for asking!

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