Brassica napus Purple-shouldered cream skin, pale yellow flesh. (95 days) Open pollinated. Canadian origin. Uniform 5-6" almost neckless rutabaga with deep purple crown and cream-yellow base. Sweet pale yellow flesh.
Ostrya virginiana 20-40' x 15-20'. Small native upland understory tree is tougher than nails. Shaggy bark. Seeds mature in papery cones resembling hops. Z3.
Liquidambar styraciflua 60-80' x 40-60'. Delightful star-shaped leaves and hard round prickly gumball-like “fruit”. Colorful fall display. Native from CT into Mexico. Z5.
Salix pendulina f. salamonii ‘Chrysocoma’ 50x50'. The classic weeping willow. Very large majestic graceful wide-spreading tree with golden drooping branches. Attracts loads of pollinators. Z3.
Copper skin. Open pollinated. Long day. A standout variety prized for French cuisine. Tall narrow uniform thick bulbs with white flesh and copper-skin keep well.
Spinacia oleracea (25-30 days to baby leaf, 45 days mature) F-1 hybrid. Tender smooth leaves perfect for the baby cut. Mature, large leaves still have mild sweet flavor. Bolt tolerant, disease resistant.
Cucurbita pepo (55 days) Open pollinated. Fast-maturing shiny ridged gold zucchini. Large fruits hit perfection at 1 lb, and are good for slicing and drying.
Solanum lycopersicum Red skin. (60 days) F-1 hybrid. Glossy red plum-shaped 1-2 oz grape tomato. Prolific, crack-resistant, versatile: use them fresh, dried, stewed, sauced. Sweet and tangy.
Sturdy and ergonomic cart makes hauling twenty gallons of water to remote garden spots or animals a breeze. No pumps, no fuss, just gravity. Equipped with a kink-resistant, crush-resistant hose.
The distinctive cut-and-hold makes this a useful tool for removing browntail caterpillar nests from the orchard. Removable holding piece also allows for use in more conventional pruning work.
Lightweight synthetic non-stick formula does not get resinous with age or oxidation. Cleans gardening and workshop tools. Provides an effective waterproof coating and protects against corrosion.
Citrullus lanatus Deep red flesh. (87 days) F-1 hybrid. An extra big and bulky elongated Sangria-type with intensely sweet deep red flesh, 15-20 lb fruits.
Malus spp. Fall-winter, russeted purplish red skin. Medium to very large apple has a good balance of sweet and tart with hints of pear. All-purpose. Keeps until midwinter. Z4.
Malus spp.This is a twig for grafting. Fall, bronze-red skin. Medium-sized apple. Sweet, nutty and spicy flavors. Fine-textured crisp flesh. Keeps till midwinter. Some resistance to scab. Z3.
Brassica rapa var. perviridis (40 days) F-1 hybrid. Productive open plant habit with delicious round medium-green leaves. Spring sowings tolerate drought and heat into fall. Can be overwintered in warm climates.
Brassica juncea (45 days) Open pollinated. Best-adapted mustard for northern climates. Hot mustardy flavor. Will come back when cut. Slow to bolt. Can be overwintered.
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.
Prunus avium Summer, dark red skin. Good-quality dark red fruit. Survived –30° with minimal winterkill in central Maine. Vigorous. Requires second variety for pollination. Z4.
Lactuca sativa (45 days) Open pollinated. Frilly looseleaf lettuce with deeply cut pointed leaves. A standard component of salad mixes. Recommended for overwintering and cool weather.
Rosmarinus officinalis Open pollinated. Beloved tender perennial growing to 3-4'. Cannot withstand temperatures below 17°, may be overwintered indoors if kept cool and moist.
Antirrhinum majus (90 days) Open pollinated. Spikes of magenta and buttercream blossoms yellow throats bloom from mid-July into September. Ideal for beds, borders, and of course, cutflowers. A star in our 2023 flower trials.
Antirrhinum majus (110 days) F-1 hybrid. A marvelous assembly of our favorite pinks and purples from the Potomac Snapdragon series. All colors mature at the same time and have impressively sturdy stems and a long vase life.
Antirrhinum majus (120 days) F-1 hybrid. Long stems and vibrant colors: pink, red, yellow, orange, white and orchid on 2-3' plants. Ideal for cutting. Lasts 5-8 days.
Malus spp.This is a twig for grafting. Fall, russeted orange skin. Ancient French dessert apple with a strong fruity sweet-tart flavor. Cold hardy, productive and resistant to scab. Blooms late, so good for avoiding spring frosts. Z4.
Malus spp.This is a twig for grafting. Winter, red skin, yellow flesh. Excellent storage apple with firm crisp juicy mild yellow flesh. Good for fresh eating and baking. Z3.
Malus spp. Winter, russeted greenish bronze skin, white flesh. Excellent fresh eating. Very large russeted fruit with firm white fine-grained flesh and nutty sweet-sharp flavor. Good keeper. Z4.
Malus spp.This is a twig for grafting. Winter, russeted greenish bronze skin, white flesh. Excellent fresh eating. Very large russeted fruit with firm white fine-grained flesh and nutty sweet-sharp flavor. Good keeper. Z4.
Phaseolus vulgaris (106 days) Open pollinated. Large speckled tan beans with good yields, even in stressful conditions. Creamy texture for great comfort food.
Phaseolus vulgaris (106 days) Open pollinated. Large speckled tan beans with good yields, even in stressful conditions. Creamy texture for great comfort food.
Brassica oleracea (capitata group) (95 days) Open pollinated. French heirloom. Large medium-green heads average 4-6 lb. Juicy, with mild semi-sweet flavor.
Daucus carota (55 days) F-1 hybrid. Blunt Nantes-type 7-8" orange carrot with strong green tops and a medium core. Snappy, sweet and juicy. Use fresh or store.
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