THIS WEEK AT THE GARDEN STAND
Tomatoes
All grown from seeds sourced from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company.
Mortgage Lifter
Developed in the hills of West Virginia in the 1930s by MC Byles, who sold enough tomatoes at $1 each to pay off his $6000 mortgage. Hence, "Mortgage Lifter". Prolific producer of 1-2lb beefsteak tomatoes with sweet rich flavor and deep pink hue when mature.
Cherokee Purple
Old Cherokee heirloom. Intense depth of flavor with unusual red/deep purple color. Beefsteak in style with green shoulders, they boast a dense, juicy texture with just the right amount of sweetness.
Pineapple Tomato
Two pound yellow fruit has red marbling through the flesh. The flavor is very sweet and fruity.
Early Girl
Earlier yields. Very fast growing tennis ball sized red tomatoes. Sweet flavor, great for slicing.
La Roma
Bright red, meaty fruits. Full of flavor. Perfect variety for canning or making sauces
San Marzano
Chef favorite! One of the best tomatoes of all time, developed in Italy for canning and sauces.
Midnight Snack
Unique indigo-type cherry tomato ripens to red with glossy black-purple overlay. Sweet and tangy.
Sunsugar Cherry
Yellow-orange cherry tomato known for its large harvests of exceptionally sweet mini tomatoes.
Supersweet Cherry
Classic sweet red cherry tomato. Produces large clusters. Prolific!
Grape Tomato
Sweet grape-shaped red cherry tomato. Prolific!
Yellow Pear Tomato
Mild, sweet pear-shaped cherry tomato. Low acidity.
Peppers
All grown from seeds sourced from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company.
Ancho Poblano
This heart shaped mild-medium heirloom organic pepper is actually well known under two different names. "Poblano" is the fresh version and is excellent stuffed or roasted. "Ancho" is the dried version, often used in chili powder, and mole.
Hungarian Hot Wax
A medium-hot pepper that also provides a sweet flavor similar to the banana pepper. A very versatile and food-friendly pepper that can be used in just about any dish. Also excellent for pickling.
Serrano
Serrano has five times the heat of a jalapeno! Fruit changes from green to bright red and are very hot during both stages. Best used fresh in salsas, sauces, and soups.
Super Chili
Super Chili is a hot Thai pepper that produces about 300 peppers per plant under ideal conditions. A favorite for Asian dishes but also great for drying or pickling.
Thai Hot
Hotter than serranos with Scoville rating at 50,000-100,000 heat units! Used in five-star, spicy Thai foods. One-inch fruits are green and ripen into a brilliant red color. One-foot plants grow well in containers and look ornamental.
Habanero Red
Intense, sizzling, melt-your-face-off heat at 100,000 to 300,000 Scoville heat units! Smoky, citrus notes accompany the heat. Matures from green to yellow, then orange to red.
Banana Pepper
Mild, medium sized yellow chili pepper with sweet, tangy flavor. Often used fresh, pickled, cooked, or stuffed.
Purple Beauty
Delicious 4-inch fruit that ripen to deep purple. Flavorful, crisp and juicy with a thick wall, perfect raw or cooked. Note these peppers will lose their color in cooking.
Baron Red Beauty
The aristocrat of bell peppers, bright red Baron is distinguished by high yields of blocky, 4 in. fruits. Thick-walled, with heavy flesh, Baron is excellent for eating fresh, roasting and stuffing.
Shishito
A favorite old Japanese variety. Produces 3 inch slightly wrinkled fruit that is perfect for tempura and other traditional recipes. Fruit is emerald green in color, ripening to red, and mildly flavored with just a bit of spice.
Herbs
All grown from seeds sourced from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company.
African Blue Basil
A cross between Camphor and Sweet basil. Ornamental appeal with purple tinged leaves and shiny appearance. Growing up to 3' tall with lavender-pink flowers that attract pollinators. Excellent visual effect for gardens.
- Annual
- Full Sun
- Height 24-36"
- Spacing 18"
Cinnamon Basil
A cultivar of sweet basil with a strong aroma of cinnamon that adds a unique and zesty punch to a variety of dishes, teas, and fruits. Excellent companion plant for peppers and tomatoes. Plant along with marigolds to deter garden pests.
- Annual
- Full Sun
- Height 24-36"
- Spacing 10"
Greek Dwarf Basil
Compact basil prized for its gorgeous sphere shape once fully grown. Quick, high-yield producer. Delicious in pasta sauces, salads, and soups. Excellent for garnishing. Adorable for containers or edging.
- Annual
- Full Sun
- Height 8"
- Spacing 8"
Grapefruit Mint
Larger leaves than other mint varieties emit a light grapefruit scent. Unique in beverages or as a dinner plate garnish. Intoxicating fragrance, excellent dried for potpourri. Attracts pollinators. Grow in pots to keep from spreading.
- Perennial
- Full Sun
- Height 12-18"
- Spacing 12"
Ginger Mint
Delicious fragrance. Fresh leaves are excellent with fruit salads, tomato dishes, and cocktails. Dried leaves are great for tea, sachets, or potpourri. Attracts pollinators. Best grown in containers to prevent spreading.
- Perennial
- Full Sun
- 18-24"
- Spacing 12"
Black Currant Mint
Leaves on dark purple stems have the fragrance and flavor of black currant and are popular for making tea. Attracts pollinators. Best grown in containers to prevent spreading.
- Perennial
- Full Sun
- Height 18-36"
- Spacing 12"
Pineapple Mint
Delicious pineapple scent with attractive bright green and creamy white variegated foliage. Excellent visual addition to the garden. Popular for cocktails.
- Perennial
- Full Sun
- Height 18-36"
- Spacing 12"
Mojito Mint
Cuban mint with less pungent and Sweet flavor, essential ingredient of the mojito cocktail. Leaves can be used for lamb dishes or brewed for tea. Attracts pollinators. best grown in containers to prevent spreading.
- Annual
- Full Sun
- Height 12-36"
- Spacing 12"
Fernleaf Dill
Golden Sage
Purple Sage
Stevia
Rosemary
Lavender
Chives
Lemon Thyme
Rose Scented Thyme
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