77 days. [1959] Icebox sized, 6-8 in. melons with a hard rind which turns green-black when ripe. Handles drought well. 6-10 lb fruits with red flesh and small seeds. Consistently...
78 days. (Indeterminate) [Late 1800s heirloom from the Black Forest region of Germany from Joe Bratka’s grandfather. Seed courtesy of Carolyn Male and Craig LeHoullier. Introduced 1994 by SESE.] Outstanding...
85 days. [1964] Medium-sized, striped melon with tolerance to anthracnose (race 1 and 3) and Fusarium (race 1 and 2). Great-tasting melons are typically 10 x 12 in., weighing 23-27...
(Coriander sativum) Both leaves (cilantro) and seeds (coriander) are used in Chinese, Indian, and Mexican cuisine. Plant monthly successions. Difficult to germinate in hot weather -- sow in shade, or...
74 days. (green > red) Called poblanos when fresh, the classic choice for chiles Rellenos. After ripening red and then dried, they are called anchos and are used in mole,...
75 days. [1947] Widely adapted, productive, and heat-tolerant. Dark-orange roots 6-7 in. long, 2 in. at the shoulder, tapering to a blunt point. Especially suited to growing in clay soil,...
(Tagetes erecta) Classic marigold. Big, 3-4 in. flowers in shades of yellow, gold, and orange, on 3-4 ft. plants. When Ira was growing up in Florida, this was her grandmother's...
58 days. [Brought to U.S. by Italian gardeners, introduced to seed trade 1914-1918.] Produces central head (3-6 in. diameter) plus many side shoots. average 600 seeds Good to start from...
53 days. [Burmese heirloom, seedstock courtesy Hap Heilman. Now a favorite in some local restaurants.] Bears when plants are 18 in. tall and continues to bear until frost. Huge leaves,...
Originally from Australia, a multicolored rainbow of plants in shades of red, orange, pink, yellow, and creamy white. 60 days. Packet: 4 g (approximately 200 seeds) Good to start from...
Our favorite fall radish. Also called Misato Rose. Green and white skin rose and white flesh. Beautiful when sliced or grated for salads. Very forgiving crop – unlike many radishes,...
(Bee Balm)(Monarda fistulosa) A favorite of hummingbirds and bees. Flowers of varying shades of lavender may be added to salads. Use fragrant dried leaves for tea and potpourris. Medicinal: Used...
A very productive climbing or trailing vine, producing pods that are typically 51cm (20in) long. The pods must be harvested before they become stringy. Is disease-resistant. Thrives in hot humid...
The Texas Early Grano Onion has a nice sweet flavor that is a favorite among home growers! The Vidalia-type onion is now available in organic seeds. The white flesh is...
Small, 5-7 in. heads can be spaced closer than larger, later varieties. 3-4 lb green heads don’t store for long, but it’s one of the fastest to mature. Resistant to...
[Israeli introduction] Bred for desert heat, Jericho thrives in our hot summers. The tall (24"), heavy, light green heads retain their sweetness even when other lettuces have gone bitter or...
Cherry tomatoes are similar to Cherokee Purple in color and rich, full-bodied flavor. 1 in. fruits, dusky purple with black highlights. Vigorous plants. A big favorite at our 2015 tomato...
70 days. The standard heirloom variety for flavoring pickles, soups, bread, stews, salads, and sauces. Pkt. (0.75 g, 500 seeds) Good to start from seed in these months: North Florida:...
[Introduced 1987. Developed at U. of Hawaii.] Anuenue is the Hawaiian name for “rainbow” (pronounced “ahnu-ee-nu-ee”). Seed is able to germinate at higher soil temperatures (above 80oF). Resembles a crisphead...
A very popular ornamental and the most common Echinacea species, widely used as a medicinal plant. The flowers are 3-4 in. across with pink-orange cone-shaped centers and purple-pink rays. Easy...
This variety comes from Naples and is highly prized for its strong flavor. Giant rumpled 6 in. leaves are great for pesto, though the thick leaves are harder to dry...
[Introduced 1956 by Clemson/AES.] Recommended for hot, humid areas where disease resistance is important. Productive vines produce 7 to 8” dark-green fruits, tapered on the stem end. A popular variety...
55 days. Big, beautiful, wine-red leaves, like Salad Bowl only red. Loose-leaf lettuce. Excellent fall variety. approximately 400-600 seeds, Good to start from seed in these months: North Florida: January-April,...
A mixture of colors: Red, yellow, orange, pink, and rose. Single and double flowers with some bi-colored flowers. Use edible flowers in vinegar to make Indian Cress vinegar, or use...
[1966] Developed for hot humid coastal areas, especially Florida. Often grown in the Mid Atlantic region as well, where it reliably sets fruit at high temperatures. Red 8-oz slightly flattened...
76 days. [Alan Kapuler] Sweet, crisp yellow icebox melon, 5-8 lbs. Thin, light green rind. Short vines make this a great melon for small gardens. Pkt (2 g, ~42 seeds)...
67 days. (an, cub) 7 ft. vines are covered with crunchy round yellow fruits. Harvest at 1½ in. for pickling, 2 in. for salads. Excellent, never-bitter, old-fashioned cucumber flavor with a hint...
56 days [1984, AAS Winner] Extra- early. Crisp, flavorful 3 in. snap peas. Compact 2 ft. vines don’t require trellising. Also good for fall crop. Freezes well. Packet: Small packet (~123...
40 days. [1952. AAS winner.] Large looseleaf lettuce with long frilly leaves arranged in a rosette. Tolerant to heat and tip-burn. One head makes a salad. Approximately 400-600 seeds. Sows...
Landrace with wide variation in beautiful leaf colors. Green, blue-green, and purple leaves with white, pale green, and plum-colored veins. Smaller leaves than most collards; plants can be more closely...