Brassica oleracea (gemmifera group) (120 days) F-1 hybrid. 1" tightly wrapped sprouts are widely spaced for ease of harvest and good air circulation. Vigorous and sturdy plants showed little aphid damage.
Brassica oleracea (capitata group) (110 days) F-1 hybrid. Flat-topped 5-7 lb green heads. Tender, sweet, juicy; ideal for rolls, wraps and krauts. Not for storage. Holds well in the field.
Brassica oleracea (capitata group) (75 days) Open pollinated. Distinctive violet-rose color. Small to medium 3-5 lb heads can be up to 7" across on a compact plant.
Brassica oleracea (105 days) Open pollinated. Compact deep-burgundy red heads are excellent raw, cooked or fermented. In good storage they'll keep till March.
Brassica oleracea (capitata group) (105 days) F-1 hybrid. Dense 3-6 lb red heads with savoyed pinkish-purple outer leaves and green interior. Can be overwintered.
Brassica oleracea (capitata group) (95 days) Open pollinated. French heirloom. Large medium-green heads average 4-6 lb. Juicy, with mild semi-sweet flavor.
Crotolaria juncea Annual legume. Rock star cover crop builds organic matter, fixes atmospheric nitrogen, controls harmful nematodes, and still finds time to be beautiful! Grows vigorously in warm conditions.
Triticum aestivum Open pollinated. Extremely cold hardy hard red wheat good for small spaces and well adapted to New England. Flour has great flavor and texture, and sturdy plants make great straw.
Pyrus communis Late summer, greenish yellow skin. Large greenish-yellow classic obtuse-pyriform pear. Adaptable to many climates and soils. Full reliable annual crops. Z4.
Pyrus communis Fall, russeted dark yellow skin, white flesh. Distinctive sweet rich spicy buttery flavor. Melting juicy tender white flesh. Bears huge crops annually. Good pollinator for other varieties. Z4.
Pyrus communis Fall, greenish yellow skin, yellowish flesh. A superior dessert pear with sweet very juicy flesh. Better wear a bib. Highly ornamental tree. Z4.
Pyrus communis Winter, russeted golden-yellow skin. Intensely sweet highly aromatic tender storage pear; possibly the best eating of all winter pears. Similar to Seckel. Keeps extremely well. Z4.
Pyrus communis Late summer, red-blushed golden yellow skin, white flesh. Fine-grained buttery flesh is juicy and sweet with notes of honey and vanilla. Begins bearing at a young age. Z4.
Pyrus communis Early summer, yellow-green skin, white flesh. Sweet juicy white flesh with no grit. Very productive and hardy. Strong resistance to fireblight. Z4.
Pyrus communis Late fall-winter, mottled blushed green skin. Frankendorf, Germany. Coarse flesh, good flavor. Great storage pear. Can keep until April in the root cellar. Z4.
Pyrus communis Early fall, yellowish skin, off-white flesh. Soft fine flesh is sweet and flavorful with almost no grit cells. Produces annual crops of delicious medium-sized fruit. Bears heavily. Z3.
Apple essence lure for use with red ball traps. Increases the efficacy by attracting flies from a distance. Works up to 12 weeks to attract apple maggot flies.
Phacelia tanacetifolia Open pollinated. Small frizzy lavender-blue flowers. Long bloom period. Excellent for pollinators and beneficial insects. Bushy 18-30" plants.
Phacelia tanacetifolia Open pollinated. The small frizzy curling lavender-blue sprays provide high-quality pollen and nectar. Can be used to increase beneficial insect diversity and populations while suppressing weeds. Great for honey.
Solanum tuberosum Mid-season, yellow skin, deep yellow flesh. Medium-large oblong potatoes are on the waxy side and hold their shape in potato salad. Fabulous new potatoes. Said to have the lowest glycemic index of any potato.
Catalpa speciosa 40-60'. Dense foliage of heart-shaped leaves provides excellent shade. Incredibly fragrant jasmine-scented white blossoms. Grows rapidly. Attracts pollinators. Native to central U.S. Z4.
Helianthus annuus (55 days) F-1 hybrid. Ruby-red petals with lemon tips. Dark centers sometimes shade into pink. Gorgeous pollen-free 4-5" flowers on 6' branching plants.
Solanum lycopersicum Red skin. (74 days) Open pollinated. Red 4 oz round paste. Delicious flavor, also good in salads. Ripens over a long season. Determinate.
Solanum lycopersicum Red skin. (72 days) F-1 hybrid. Perfect red 7-8 oz globes. Top greenhouse tomato. Outstanding flavor. Smooth firm fruits never scar or crack. Prolific, early.
Cucurbita maxima Red-orange skin. (95 days) F-1 hybrid. Kabocha. 3.5 lb flattened large fruit with orange-red skin streaked with green. Excellent flavor and good storage.