Organic Fruits,Herbs,Veg

This tasty variety produces heads that are 3-5” in diameter & have wonderfully thick, flavorful hearts. With thick, fleshy scales & solid center, the flower heads should be harvested when they are young. It needs a fairly long, mild growing season, or you may grow it as an annual. This variety does well in most areas. Plant in sun. (Maturity: 120 days) (Cynara scolymus ‘Green Globe’)

This nearly spineless variety produces heads that are 3-5” in diameter & have wonderfully thick, flavorful hearts. With thick, fleshy scales & solid center, the flower heads should be harvested when they are young. It needs a fairly long, mild growing season, or you may grow it as an annual. This variety does well in most areas. Plant in sun. (Maturity: 90 days) (Cynara scolymus ‘Tavor’)

Specifically bred for annual production. 3x the yield than older varieties! The sweet, mild-flavored flower buds are round & thornless, for easier harvesting. Tasty addition to pastas, sandwiches & pizzas, also makes a great steamed appetizer! Best harvested when the buds are 2" to 4" in diameter and leave at least a 2" stem. Bloom color: purple. Plant in full sun. Size: 4’ x 4’. (Maturity: 85 days) (Cynara scolymus 'Imperial Star')

An easy to grow green that is harvested for its strong, distinctive flavored leaves. It is used primarily fresh in salads, but it can also be cooked. Arugula is a leafy vegetable, like lettuce and spinach. It has a peppery, spicy taste and is a member of the mustard family. Flowers are also edible. Plant in sun, but can tolerate some shade. (Maturity: 30 days baby, 51 days full size) (Eruca sativa).

A unique wild arugula that tastes just like the complex, spicy flavor of freshly made wasabi paste. More weather tolerant than other varieties. The little white blssms are edible; use both lvs & flowers in salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta & sushi etc. Attracts bees, butterflies & hummers. Great in containers. Height: 4-5”. Exp.: sun/part shade. (Maturity: 45 days, 30 days for microgreens) (Diplotaxis erucoides ‘Wasabi’)

An easy to grow green that is harvested for its strong, distinctive flavored leaves. It is used primarily fresh in salads, but it can also be cooked. Arugula is a leafy vegetable, like lettuce and spinach. It has a peppery, spicy taste and is a member of the mustard family. Plant in sun, but can tolerate some shade. (Maturity: 20 days baby, 40 days full size) (Eruca sativa).

Annual or Short Lived Perennial: A sterile hybrid that blooms but does not produce seed. Stems streaked with maroon and small leaves with maroon veins and streaks on the reverse. Pinkish-lavender blooms. Great for pots & borders. Height 2-3'. Exposure: sun. Water: mod/regular USDA Z9.

Small leaf variety. All the rich flavor of sweet basil but w/ a spicy kick. Great for putting a spicy twist on traditional recipes & sauces that require basil. Excellent for adding flavor to soups, sauces, fish & meat dishes. Use lvs fresh or dry. The aromatic lvs bring enticing fragrance to the garden, or grow it in a pot placed in a sunny window sill. Bloom color: white. Ht.: 12-15”. Exp.: full sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. (Maturity: 60-90 days)

Heirloom-Pesto lovers unanimously recommend ‘Genovese’ as the best variety for pesto due to its distinctively sweet flavor. Plants are strong producers of dk green, glossy lvs w/a characteristic spoon shape. Yields 7 to 8 cuttings. Though used mainly as a culinary herb, this basil has many therapeutic qualities as well. Biennial herb. Height: 18-24”. Width: 15”. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. (Maturity: 68 days)

Sacred Basil sets itself apart w/its pungent aroma & many medicinal properties. Whole lvs are crisp & clove flavored, very cooling in summer salads. Good flavoring vegetable in stir fry & steamed dishes. In additional to many nutritional values, it also has medicinal properties. Excellent pollen & nectar source for bees. Easy to grow. Height: 3 feet. Plant in sun/pt shade. An annual but will last longer w/regular pruning. (Maturity: 75 days)

A narrow leaf basil native to Southeast Asia with a delightfully strong aroma and lemony flavor. Delicious with fish and in salad dressings. Flowering stalks can be added to bouquets to lend a wonderful lemony fragrance. Small leaf variety. Biennial herb. Height: 18-30”. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3-9. (Maturity: 60 days) (Ocimum basilicum citriodorum)

A relatively new Genovese-type that boasts large, flavorful leaves up to 4" long for cooking. Sweet scent & flavor. Intermediate resistance to Fusarium wilt. Perfect for blending up a batch of pesto! Pick the lvs & use fresh or dried in tomato dishes, pasta sauces, vegetables & soups. Great companion plant. Size: 24-30? x 18-24?. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. (Maturity: 70 days) (syn. Ocimum basilicum 'Nufar').

Ornamental appeal & intense, spicy flavor. Compact habit, handsome foliage, wonderful aroma & its flavorful lvs make it a must-grow for lovers of flavored vinegars & oils! Sweeter aroma & flavor than other purple basils. The lvs are smooth, flat, & large, about 3-4" long & borne very profusely on dense, full little plants a foot tall & 8-10" wide. Good choice when making infused oils. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. USDA Z3-9.

Great for ornamental and culinary use. An attractive miniature with small 3/4" long lvs on highly branched stems. Nice, compact, mounding habit excellent for containers, borders or rock gardens. Aromatic. Smooth, spicy, sweet flavor is great for salads or pesto. Stems are very tender as well. It grows in a perfect dome shape 8-12" tall. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3-9. (Maturity: 70 days)

Flavorful garnish for sweet dishes. It has a clove-like licorice flavor w/a hearty aroma that compliments the hot spicy flavors of Thai cuisine. It is lovely as a potted herb, an edible bedding plant or it can be used in floral arrangements. Compact plants sport relatively small green lvs w/dk purple stems & blossoms. Lvs are 2” long & plants reach 12-18” tall. (Maturity: 63 days) (Ocimum basilicum var. americanum ‘Sweet Thai’)

One of the most popular varieties, the common basil. Excellent for adding flavor to soups, sauces, fish & meat dishes. Use leaves fresh or dry. The aromatic leaves bring enticing fragrance to the garden, or grow it in a pot placed in a sunny window sill. Bloom color: white or pink-tinged. Height: 12-18”. Exposure: full sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. (Maturity: 60-90 days) (Ocimum basilicum)

Heirloom-This heirloom made Oregon’s Willamette Valley famous in the 60’s and 70’s for canning beans. Heavy producer, is a dependable & delicious variety for the garden. Has exceptional flavor fresh, shelled or dry. Picked fresh, beans are round & dk green w/unusual prpl streaks. They are long, straight & stringless. Vines can reach up to 10’ tall w/7-10” pods. Ideal for table use, freezing & canning. Plant in sun. (Maturity: 66 days)

The most popular French filet bean w/high yields of slender 7” green pods that have an unsurpassed flavor. These are intended to be picked very slender, 1/8-1/4" in diameter. This bush type produces a continuous yield of “extra fine” (1/4” diameter) grade that is maintained by picking every 36-48 hours. 3 days in hot weather or 5 days in cool weather is about the maximum delay between harvests. Plant in full sun. (Maturity: 65 days)

Heirloom-Get dbl the punch w/an ornamental in your veggie garden! Magnificent clusters of rich, red flowers grow as a vine, but, it also produces a bean that has an extremely rich, sweet flavor when picked young. The slightly fuzzy, 6-8 inch pod have a more intense flavor than snap beans! These are a good source of vitamin C, folate & iron & have a high fiber content. Annual. Sun. Grows 6-10 ft. (Maturity: 75-90 days)

Heirloom-One of the largest dry beans you’ll find anywhere. Plants are 3-4’ in height w/pods that are 5-8” in length. All parts of the plant are edible. Seeds are high in protein, vitamins & minerals. Beans may be eaten fresh & green, or dried for future use. The lvs can be enjoyed by preparing them similarly to spinach. Support wstakes and stringing. Can also be used as a nitrogen fixing winter cover crop. Plant in sun.

This heirloom, from 1892, is still a top notch variety. It is well-known for high quality roots and strong tops that are comparable to leading hybrids. This is a standard type for the home garden or direct market sales. Uniform, round 3” roots are sweet and smooth. Plant in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Great for canning and eating. (Maturity: 50 days)(Beta vulgaris ‘Detroit Dark Red’)

This variety has orange skin with a rich gold interior. The green leaves have attractive yellow stems that are prized in a salad mix when small, and have a mild flavor when cooked. The sweet, round roots are increasingly popular in specialty markets. Plant in full sun. (Maturity: 55 days)(Beta vulgaris ssp. vulgaris ‘Detroit Golden’)

Cucumber flavored fresh lvs are added to salads, cooked or made into a cooling drink. Makes a good honey plant. Also used medicinally. Good companion plant to tomatoes, squash & strawberries because it attracts pollinating bees. CAUTION: Do not eat if you are pregnant or lactating as 8-10 blooms may cause milk to flow. Bloom color: true blue. 45-55 days to harvest. (Borago officianalis).

Heirloom-Known for its tender stalks & mild flavor. Produces small, 3-4” main heads that are projected well above the foliage followed by a large yield of side-shoot spears. Long harvest period. Harvest the main head when 3” in diameter or less to encourage heavier side-shoot production. Great for spring or fall production. Edible flowers.Plant in sun. (Maturity: 48 days) (Brassica oleracea ‘Di Cicco’)

Heirloom-This Calabrese type is ideal for the small garden. It is a popular old-fashioned broccoli with heavy yields of large central heads that resemble cauliflower that are bluish-green and 6” in diameter with many side shoots. Richly flavored and disease resistant. Withstands late autumn cold. Plant in sun to part shade. (Maturity: 80 days) (Brassica rapa ‘Italian Green Sprouting’)