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The Wonderful Jersey Devil Tomato
A friend gave us one Jersey Tomato plant last spring saying “You’ve got to try this tomato.” That kind of enthusiasm usually ends up with a good outcome, and this was no exception. This heirloom...
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Quick Growing & Versatile, the Hopi Yellow Bean
With less than 2 months from planting to harvesting, the Hopi yellow bean can be picked small and enjoyed like a green bean. If left for a while longer, the seeds inside will swell and they can be...
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15 Dry Corn Varieties
There is a lot of crossover with corn, many varieties of dry corn can also be enjoyed as sweet corn or roasted when the cobs are young. Also, varieties listed as good for cornmeal may also be good for...
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11 Beet Varieties
Not all beets are created equal, nor do they taste the same. Even most people who don’t like beets normally, may change their minds with a milder tasting one. The Golden Beet pictured has a very mild...
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Zucchino Rampicante
Whether your garden is large or small, you probably want to make the best use of it. That’s why you may want to consider Zucchino Rampicante. This delicious squash grows vertically easily and produces...
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7 Varieties of Cauliflower
Not all cauliflowers are created equal. There are many varieties of color available, as well as some variants in the shape of the mature head. Name Color F1 or HL Notes Snow Crown White F1 Very early...
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Tennessee Sweet Potato Squash
The first listing of Tennessee Sweet Potato squash seeds, then called Green Striped Bell Squash was in 1947. It was then acquired by Burpee, who changed the name. Some people suggest this is the same...
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10 Varieties of Radish
French Breakfast Radishes, seeds from averagepersongardening.com One of the fastest growing edibles, radishes can be harvested in as little as three weeks after sprouting. They are often used to mark...
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14 Faster Growing Edibles
You might call it fast food, these veggies are ready to eat sooner then their relatives. Whether your season is short or you just want to make the most if it, here are a few suggestions. Small...
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The Delightful Sugar Baby Watermelon
Small watermelons can be grown vertically. Probably the best known of the smaller watermelons, Sugar Baby melons only weigh about 8 pounds or so, making them ideal for smaller gardens. Their vines are...
View ArticleListada de Gandia Eggplant
A gardening friend told us this is the only variety of eggplant he grows anymore. Botanical Interests describes this heirloom as “So pretty, you can grow it in the flower garden. Its thin skin, mild...
View Article7 Varieties of Cauliflower
Not all cauliflowers are created equal. There are many varieties of color available, as well as some variants in the shape of the mature head. Notes: -Graffiti seeds are becoming scarce and expensive....
View ArticleTennessee Sweet Potato Squash
The first listing of Tennessee Sweet Potato squash seeds, then called Green Striped Bell Squash was in 1947. It was then acquired by Burpee, who changed the name. Some people suggest this is the same...
View ArticleButterbush Butternut Squash
This hybrid, developed for Burpee’s in England, grows smaller veggies in much less space. As you can see from the picture, it can even be container grown. The plants are still vining to some extent,...
View ArticleMascotte French Filet Bean
This is the wonderful All-America Selections award winning Mascotte Bean that we are enjoying testing in our garden, and technically, also on our front steps. It does do well both in ground and in...
View ArticleGood Mother Stallard Beans
Good Mother Stallard Beans are a very interesting pole type new to us this year. We found them to be quite productive, with high yields. Each pod produced 4-6 beautifully mottled maroon and white...
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