Capsicum annuum Purple skin. (74 days) Open pollinated. Blocky 3x3" bells ripen from purple to green to deep red. At purple stage they sell at a premium. Early and prolific.
Raphanus sativus Plum skin, white flesh. (26 days) Open pollinated. Popular plum-colored ping pong ball-sized radish with crisp white flesh. Tolerant to culture under row cover.
Syringa vulgaris 12-15' x same. A mass of medium-light purple blooms. A magnificent New England sight for nearly 400 years. The best lilac for a spreading hedge. Z3.
Brassica rapa (chinensis group) (48 days) F-1 hybrid. Most vigorous and darkest-hued strain. Purple leaves with green veins and stems. 8-10" heads at maturity.
Brassica oleracea (botrytis group) (62 days) F-1 hybrid. This super early deep purple cauliflower with tight curds will start forming heads before than any other purple around.
Echinacea purpurea 3-5' tall. Spiny seedheads are a beautiful coppery yellow-brown, surrounded by a single row of reflexed lavender-purple petals. Tinctured roots boost the immune system. Z3.
Pennisetum glaucum (120 days) Open pollinated. Ornamental grass with deep-purple foliage and large purple seed spikes. Popular in arrangements. 3-5' tall.
Ipomoea purpurea (50 days) Open pollinated. Rich deep purple flowers vibrate against lush green foliage. Starts blooming while it is only 2' tall and still vining.
Prunus spp. Late summer, red-purple skin, red-purple flesh. Meaty, mild and rich with no astringency. Red-purple skin and flesh. Clingstone. One of the most delicious plums! Z4/5.
Raphanus sativus Bluish purple skin, purple flesh. (50 days) F-1 hybrid. Bluish-purple skin and greenish-purple shoulders. Interior white ringed deep purple with streaks and a purple sunburst core.
Physalis ixocarpa Purple-blushed green skin. (68 days) Open pollinated. Large sweet 2"+ fruits on sprawling 5' plants blush purple where they are kissed by the sun. Roast for marvelous salsa verde.
Solanum lycopersicum Dusky brownish purple skin. (77 days) Open pollinated. Dusky brownish-purple with green shoulders, 10-13 oz, round to slightly oblate. Brick-red flesh. One of the best-tasting heirlooms.
Verbena bonariensis (90 days) Open pollinated. Proud strong 3”4' stems topped with vibrant purple flowers that bloom from July to October. Ideal cutflower. Extremely drought-resistant.
This simple pistol-grip punch is the new standard for punching holes in any size mainline, or for inserting drip tape fittings, spot emitters, or ¼" line with barb connectors.
Solanum tuberosum Mid-season, purple skin, white flesh. For size, style, yield and taste, it's an all-around winner. Show-stopping colorful skin and creamy rich flesh. Delicious baked, roasted or mashed.
Solanum tuberosum Mid-season, pink-splashed purple skin, white flesh. For size, style, yield and taste, it's an all-around winner. Show-stopping colorful skin and creamy rich flesh. Delicious baked, roasted or mashed.
Solanum lycopersicum Dark purple skin. (75 days) Open pollinated. This fantastic cherry tomato is beautiful, healthy, highly productive, resistant to cracking and not resistant to flavor. 10–20g fruits.
Malus spp. Winter, deep purple skin, greenish white flesh. Uniquely dark fruit with well-balanced flavor. Excellent pies and cider. Maine heirloom. Best eating late Dec. to March. Great keeper. Z4.
Malus spp.This is a twig for grafting. Winter, deep purple skin. Uniquely dark fruit with well-balanced flavor. Excellent pies and cider. Maine heirloom. Best eating late Dec. to March. Great keeper. Z4.
Malus spp.This is a twig for grafting. Purple-red skin. 25x30'. Classic culinary crab. Apricot-pink buds, large fragrant pure white single flowers. Beautiful fruit makes flavorful ruby-red jelly. Z2.
