(B. Rapa Marinos) Rosettes of thick, dark green, oval-shaped leaves with mild mustard flavor. The most cold-hardy (22°F) commonly available mustard. Very attractive, good for all seasons, and long-lasting. Excellent...
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,...
Short-lived small tree or shrub. Edible beans from pretty yellow flowers. Nitrogen fixer. Approximately 10 seed. Good to start from seed in these months: North Florida: February-March Central Florida: February-April...
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...
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,...
(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...
A heat- and drought-tolerant green in spectacular splashes of color! Leaf amaranth is popular in Asia, eaten raw, stir-fried, or steamed. This is by far the most tender and sweetest...
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...
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...
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...
[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...
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,...
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...
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...
[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...
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...
69 days. An early maturing, widely adapted sweet corn with good flavor and dependability. Stalks average 5 ft. with 1-2 ears (6-7 in. long) containing 12 rows of yellow kernels...
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:...
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...
Huge leaves make this chard a statement piece in the garden. Large white ribs are great celery substitute. Plant in part sun for extended summer production. (approx. 200 seeds per...
[Brought to the Americas from Africa during the slave trade, grown by Jefferson at Monticello.] Once the standard for southern peas, this variety is drought-tolerant and will grow in almost...
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...
[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...
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,...
70 days. (green > red) Our seedstock originally came from Hungary, where the paprika pepper has been developed to its finest quality. This strain has excellent color and sweet, spicy...
(Tagetes patula) 93 days. Tidy 3-4 ft. tall plants are covered with dark red-purple single flowers with a dramatic gold rim around each petal. 8 in. stems make lovely bouquets....
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...
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)...
[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...