Solanum melongena Dark purple skin. (60 days) F-1 hybrid. This long 7x2" dark purple Italian “sword” is great for cooks who like uniform slices. Flavor is smooth and mild with no bitterness.
Solanum melongena Bright purple skin. (60 days) F-1 hybrid. This high-yielding hybrid version of Asian-type Pingtung Long produces 14"-long, 1½"-thick fruits with mild tender flesh.
Beta vulgaris (56 full size; 30 days baby leaf) Open pollinated. Much like Fordhook, except it’s more compact, deeply savoyed, more uniform and with a narrower stem. Long harvest window.
Brassica oleracea (acephala group) (65 days) F-1 hybrid. Crinkly and very curly, of the Dutch borecole type. Upright uniform productive plants hold well in the field in all weather conditions and continue to grow.
Brassica oleracea (acephala group) (65 days) F-1 hybrid. Crinkly and very curly, of the Dutch borecole type. Upright uniform productive plants hold well in the field in all weather conditions and continue to grow.
Brassica oleracea (acephala group) (60 days) F-1 hybrid. Tall plants with ruffled red leaves; color intensifies in cool weather. Very cold hardy ornamental edible.
Brassica napus (pabularia group) (60 days) Open pollinated. Unsurpassed tenderness and flavor. Green oakleaf with purple veining darkens in cold weather. Wilts quickly once picked. Great microgreens.
Brassica oleracea (gongylodes group) Green skin, white flesh. (38 days) F-1 hybrid. A nicely rounded head, with rampant health and vigor. Crunch crisp texture and mild nutty sweetness.
Brassica oleracea (gongylodes group) Green skin, white flesh. (45 days) F-1 hybrid. Very early consistently high-quality green kohlrabi. Tender with sweet flavor.
Allium ampeloprasum (porrum group) (100 days) Open pollinated. Highly uniform and reliable OP leek with impressive cold tolerance, gorgeous dark blue-green leaves, and medium-length white shanks.
Lactuca sativa (50 days) Open pollinated. Dark green outer leaves with broad mid-ribs and a creamy white center heart. Slow to bolt. Excellent flavor. Bestseller.
Tagetes erecta (60 days) F-1 hybrid. Fully double 4" pompon blooms in gold, orange and yellow. Perfect for stringing into garlands. Early to bloom, 18" tall.
Cucumis melo Light green flesh. (75 days) F-1 hybrid. An impressive medium-sized melon with lush mellow-sweet pear flavor and light green very juicy flesh.
Cucumis melo Orange flesh. (70 days) F-1 hybrid. This unusual sweet and sour melon is tart, punchy and refreshing. Unlike most specialty melons, these are easy to grow and can reliably mature in Maine.
Allium cepa Deep red skin. (107 days) F-1 hybrid. 16-18 oz glossy deep red globes similar to Redwing, but it sizes more consistently regardless of dry or wet conditions.
Allium cepa Yellow skin. (110 days) F-1 hybrid. Uniform blocky globes, 2 lbs each, with tall tops. Best for storage; keeps until mid-May. Flavor a balance of sweet and tang. Long-day northern type.
Hibiscus moscheutos Open pollinated. Perennial, Zones 5-9. 6-8" saucer-shaped flowers in a mix of pinks, red and white, with contrasting red eyes where a contrast is to be had.
Arctium lappa (120 days) Open pollinated. Standard Japanese variety. Thin 1-2' long mild earthy root for stir-fries, soups and herbal medicine. Can be dug in spring with parsnips.
Viola × wittrockiana Open pollinated. Perennial to Zone 6. Heart-shaped leaves on mounded 4-6" plants covered with 3" mostly bicolor flowers, with darker whiskers and yellow eyes.