Kale ‘Nero di Tuscana’ or ‘Lacinato’ (H)
Matures: 62 days Type: Heirloom (H) How to Grow: Learn how to grow » Also known as ‘dino’ kale for its pebbly, crumpled grey-green leaves, resembling (one presumes) the skin of a dinosaur. Traced back to 17th century Italy, this variety is well adapted to a wide temperature range. Like most... Read More
Peas ‘Petit Pois’ (OP)
Matures: 68 days Type: Open Pollinated (OP) How to Grow: Learn how to grow » This diminutive pea makes ups for it’s size by yielding 2-3 pods per node. The vines are semi-dwarf at 24-30 inches high. Suitable for containers, give them a little support for best results, or try them... Read More
Spinach ‘Kookaburra’ (F1)
Matures: 27 days for “baby” leaves or 37 days full size Type: First Generation Hybrid (F1) How to Grow: Learn how to grow » This is a nice upright variety, which makes for ease of harvest. The leaves are dark green and rounded, and make a pretty baby leaf. Fast growing... Read More
Collards ‘Vates’ (OP)
Matures: 58 days Type: Open Pollinated (OP) How to Grow: Learn how to grow » Vates variety was developed in the 30s and became popular as a new dwarf strain. Not only is it heat resistant, it is also hardy in Northern climate zones. ‘Vates’ stands for Virginia Truck Experiment Station,... Read More
Cauliflower ‘Cheddar’ (F1)
Matures: 58 days Type: First Generation Hybrid (F1) How to Grow: Learn how to grow » Creamy orange colored heads indicate the high carotene content of this pretty cauliflower with 25 times more beta-carotene than regular cauliflower. Vigorous plants are easy to grow. Set out in the fall, you will have... Read More
Brussels Sprouts, ‘Diablo’ (F1)
Matures: 102 days Type: First Generation Hybrid (F1) How to Grow: Learn how to grow » Diablo is a dependable and productive variety, although it may take a little while to get growing in the garden. The sprouts are uniform and very densely packed, giving you a solid medium sized quality... Read More
Brussels Sprouts ‘Fallstaff’ (OP)
Matures: 102 days Type: Open Pollinated (OP) How to Grow: Learn how to grow » This is a red open pollinated variety. The size of the sprout varies widely, although overall, the red sprouts are smaller than green sprouts. When preparing, be careful not to overcook them and you will be... Read More
Brussels Sprouts ‘Genius’ (F1)
Matures: 92 days Type: First Generation Hybrid (F1) How to Grow: Learn how to grow » Plants will winter over and harvest occurs in January and February. Plants are moderately sized with medium size sprouts loosely spaced on the stem that hold well on the plant. A reliable producer of oval... Read More
Broccoli Romanesco ‘Veronica’ (F1)
Matures: 98 days Type: First Generation Hybrid (F1) How to Grow: Learn how to grow » This is a refined version of the original heirlooms, very reliable, with a sweet nutty flavor and fine texture. Does best in a high fertility raised bed. Plant in early spring or early fall while... Read More
Broccoli DiCicco (H)
Matures: 48 days Type: Heirloom (H) How to Grow: Learn how to grow » This Italian heirloom is a Calabrese or sprouting variety. It performs best between 45 and 75 degrees, so best to plant in early spring or fall in California. The main head should be harvested at 3 inches.... Read More