Herbs, Fruits & Vegetables

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Special TypeBotanical NameCommon NameExposureFlower ColorPlant ZoneHeightPlant Description
HerbsCymbopogon citratusLemon GrassSunn/a9-102-3'An attractive tropical plant that is handsome in the garden but is grown mostly for use as a culinary and medicinal herb whose spicy lemon flavor is great in soups and stir fry. TENDER!
HerbsLaurus nobilisBay LaurelSun83-12'NEW for 2011 - TENDER - 2009 Herb of the Year! The dried leaves are the standard cooking herb. Great patio plant. Frost sensitive; can be grown indoors.
HerbsPoliomintha longifloraMexican OreganoSunPink flowers936''NEW for 2011 - TENDER - Dense clusters of showy pink, long, tubular flowers above pea green leaves. Use for flavoring.
HerbsStevia rebaudianaSweetleafSunWhite flowersAnnual12-18"NEW for 2011 - TENDER - This lantana cousin is grown for its edible leaves that are many times sweeter than sugar. A tropical and subtropical plant, this one grows fast in hot weather.

Vegetable brqt

Botanical NameCommon NameExposureFlower ColorPlant ZoneHeightPlant Description
Pepper 'Baron'Baron Sweet Bell PepperA red sweet bell pepper. This high yielding plant produces 4-lobed fruits packed with heavy, sweet flesh and set early. Formerly known as 'Red Beauty'. 68 days
Pepper 'Garden Salsa'Garden Salsa Hybrid PepperGreen to red fruitsThis hybrid chili has been developed specifically to use in salsa when picked green (they mature red). Classed as medium hot, they'll get hotter in dry weather. 73 days
Pepper 'Golden Bell'Golden Bell PepperYellow fruits
Pepper 'Whitney'Whitney HybridSweet Non-Bell - A magnificent stuffer that puts similar varieties to shame. Thick walled, 5'' by 3'' tapered, 8 oz. fruits are crunchy with super-sweet flavor. Matures from cream to gold and finally to bright clear red.
Strawberry 'Earliglow'Earliglow StrawberrySunWhite flowers4-86-8''The earliest June bearer and tops in flavor. Glossy, firm fruits are so sweet you won't need sugar. Recommended for freezing, desserts and preserves.
Strawberry 'Lateglow'Lateglow StrawberrySunWhite flowers4-86-8"A late season berry with very good flavor. Plants are productive, resistant to root diseases, and are quite tolerant to fruit rots.
Strawberry 'Tribute'Tribute StrawberrySunWhite flowers4-86-8"Everbearing variety that is ''day neutral'', meaning it sets fruit without regard to day and night length. Its first crop ripens in early spring followed by additional crops every six weeks or so, increasing in size and quality of fruit
TomatilloTomatilloSunSweet, tangy flavor that is essential for salsa and many southwestern dishes. Grow like a tomato in full sun. The green fruit grows inside a husk.
Tomato 'Amish Paste'Amish Paste Heirloom Paste TomatoSunDates back to the turn of the century, and is the best for sauces and canning. Its deep red fruits are large for canning types (about 8 oz.), with ''real tomato'' flavor. Not overly acidic. Indeterminate. 74 days
Tomato 'Ananas Noire'Ananas Noire Hybrid TomatoSunAlso known as Black Pineapple, this is one of the most interesting tomatoes. The skin has shades of green, purple, orange, and yellow. Green flesh has bursts of red streaks, large fruits. Indeterminate. 85 days
Tomato 'Applause'Applause Hybrid TomatoSunGiant red fruitsLoads of gigantic, juicy, meaty fruits, 8 to 12 ounces each. Bright red, deep oblate fruits, with small blossom scars and smooth skin all the way up through the shoulders. Plants do well in small spaces and cages. (VFFA) Determinate. 66 days
Tomato 'Big Beef'Big Beef Hybrid TomatoSunCoupled with old-fashioned, rich flavor, it features hybrid qualities: colossal fruit size and yield, uniformity and a full spectrum of disease resistance. Smooth fruits are globe-shaped, weighing 9 oz. to one pound. (VFFNTASt) Indeterminate. 73 days
Tomato 'Big Boy'Big Boy Hybrid TomatoSunIntroduced in 1949, this hybrid tomato has remained popular for its wonderful aroma and rich flavor. Fruits average 10 ounces with some 1 pound or more. Indeterminate. 78 days
Tomato 'Black Cherry'Black Cherry Hybrid TomatoSunRound fruits that are almost black in color. The flavor is dynamic, almost like an heirloom. Indeterminate. 64 days
Tomato 'Box Car Willie'Box Car Willie Heirloom TomatoSunWith an old-fashioned flavor you'll remember from childhood, these high-yielding, multi-use tomatoes will last throughout the season and are ideal for canning, freezing, or for home-cooked meals. Crack-free and disease resistant. Indeterminate. 80 days
Tomato 'Brandy Boy'Brandy Boy Hybrid TomatoSunBest slicer bred in over 50 years. Started with the legendary 'Brandywine' and added 4 to 5 times the yield and 10 days of earliness. The flavor was improved the most - tastiest tomato you can grow. Indeterminate. 78 days
Tomato 'Brandymaster Yellow'Yellow Brandymaster Hybrid TomatoSunThis is a strain of the famous Brandywine varieties. (F1) Plant produces good yields of 10 oz yellow tomatoes. They are firm, juicy, and have a rich tomato flavor. Indeterminate. 80 days
Tomato 'Burpee's Supersteak'Burpee's Supersteak Hybrid TomatoSunOne of the top-rated beefsteak hybrids for the home garden. Its extra-large, smooth fruits feature improved exterior appearance, and its meaty flesh is very versatile. (VFN) Indeterminate. 80 days
Tomato 'Bush Champion'Bush Champion Hybrid TomatoSunOne of the best varieties for small space gardens and containers, bar none. Compact plants grow to just 24'' tall, producing extra-early yields of big, 8 to 12 oz. fruits with excellent flavor. Determinate. 65 days
Tomato 'Celebrity'Celebrity Hybrid TomatoSunThis AAS Award Winner established a new standard for main-crop hybrids requiring multiple disease resistance. Medium sized, globe-shaped fruits are crack-resistant and average 7 oz. (VFFNTASt) Semi-determinate. 70 days
Tomato 'Chocolate Cherry'Chocolate Cherry Hybrid TomatoSunEven if this cherry tomato weren't so attractive, it would be popular for its exceptionally rich, tangy flavor. Clusters of 1-inch fruit on plants 5 feet tall by 3 feet wide. Indeterminate. 70 days
Tomato 'Country Taste'Country Taste Hybrid TomatoSunProduces high yields of beefsteak fruits that pay tribute to the old-time qualities of hearty, country-style tomatoes. One of the best varieties for fresh eating. Indeterminate. 70 days
Tomato 'Ferline F1'Ferline F1 Hybrid TomatoSunIn recent trials Ferline has shown impressive blight tolerance in a garden situation. The vigorous, indeterminate plants produce heavy crops of fruits up to 5oz in weight with a very good flavor. Also resistant to fusarium and verticillium wilt.
Tomato 'First Ladies'First Ladies Hybrid TomatoSunAn early maturing variety with consistent high yields over a long growing season, even under adverse weather conditions, plus vigor and disease resistance. Globe shaped 5 to 7 oz fruits mature from deep green to bright red. Indeterminate. 68 days
Tomato 'Giant Belgium'Giant Belgium Heirloom TomatoSunOne of our most popular heirlooms. Huge, sweet fruits average 1 to 2 lbs. and have weighed in at nearly 5 lbs. Dark pink fruits have smooth blossom ends and a low-acid, mild flavor. Indeterminate. 88 days
Tomato 'Golden Jubilee'Golden Jubilee Heirloom TomatoSunMild flavor and low acidity make this one of the best varieties for tomato juice. Bright, golden-orange fruits, 2-1/2 to 3'' in diameter average 6 to 7 oz. apiece and have meaty, thick walls. Fruits are solid, with few seeds. Indeterminate. 80 days
Tomato 'Granny Smith'Granny Smith Hybrid TomatoSunFruits are still green when fully ripe (harvest when it shows a little light-yellow color), with a full, sweet, natural flavor - a 'real tomato' taste with a bit more tartness than red types, full size, 6 to 8 oz. (VFASt) Indeterminate. 72 days
Tomato 'Grapette'Grapette Hybrid TomatoSunThin-skinned and juicy, with a distinctive flavor and shape. Oblong fruits weigh 1/3 to 1/2 oz. each, in clusters of 16 to 40 fruits. Ideal for America's current preference for smaller, gourmet-type tomatoes. (F) Semi-determinate. 75 days
Tomato 'Homesweet'Homesweet Hybrid TomatoSunDeveloped specifically for home gardeners, its sugar-like flavor ranks among the sweetest of all mid-size tomatoes. Fruits average up to 6 oz. Determinate. 70 days
Tomato 'Italian Goliath'Italian Goliath Hybrid TomatoSunFirm, 8 oz. beefsteak type fruits, with excellent flavor turn from apple green with green shoulders to bright red at maturity. (VFFNTA) Indeterminate. 76 days
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Tomato 'Jet Star'Jet Star Hybrid TomatoSunProlific producer of big, globe-shaped fruits that ripen all the way through. Excellent flavor with low acidity. Nice, compact habit. (VF) Indeterminate. 72 days
Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter'Mortgage Lifter Heirloom TomatoSunAlso called Radiator Charlie. Longtime favorite with good yields of very large, smooth, pink-skinned fruits even in droughts. Very meaty fruits with few seeds. Indeterminate. 80 days
Tomato 'Mr. Stripey'Mr Stripey TomatoSunPlum-sized, bicolor fruits have yellow flesh and a pink center. Indeterminate.
Tomato 'Old German'Old German Heirloom TomatoSunRoutinely weighing in over a pound and a half, Old German was one of the largest fruit in trials. Both delicious and beautiful with succulent, meaty fruit and golden streaked, reddish skin. Indeterminate. 85 days
Tomato 'Omar's Lebanese'Omar's Lebanese Hybrid TomatoSunMonster tomatoes, 1 to 2 lbs., from a Lebanese hill town - luscious and incredible! Pink fruits are huge, meaty and somewhat irregular - rich, sweet and juicy. Indeterminate. 80 days
Tomato 'Pink Beauty'Pink Beauty Hybrid TomatoSunPerfect, pink, medium-size, 6 to 8 oz., flattened globes have full, rich tomato flavor. Healthy plants produce firm, blemish-free fruit. Indeterminate. 74 days
Tomato 'Pio Goliath'Goliath Pio Hybrid TomatoSunEvery inch a king, from its beautiful, smooth bright-red, deep oblate fruits averaging 10 to 15 oz., to a sweet luscious flavor that lives up to its virtually blemish-free exterior.
Tomato 'Red Brandywine'Red Brandywine Tomato HeirloomSunA scarlet-red gourmet sister to Brandywine. Plants look like potato vines with good yields of up to 1 1/2 pound firm, clear-skinned fruits. Indeterminate. 90-100 days
Tomato 'Red Grape'Red Grape Hybrid TomatoSunFruits are firm, meaty, and free of cracking, with good chewy texture, sweet taste, and few seeds. Indeterminate. 60 days
Tomato 'Red Robin'Red Robin Hybrid TomatoSunThis tomato produces good yields of sweet red cherry tomatoes. Perfect for pots and containers, this one can even be grown indoors year-round. 55 days
Tomato 'Red Robin'Red Robin Hybrid TomatoSunThis tomato produces good yields of sweet red cherry tomatoes. Perfect for pots and containers, this one can even be grown indoors year-round. 55 days
Tomato 'Rutgers Select'Rutgers Select Hybrid TomatoSunAn all-purpose heirloom variety ideal for slicing, canning and sauce. Bright red fruits average 7 oz. Fusarium resistant. Indeterminate. 75 days
Tomato 'Sugar Snack'Sugar Snack Hybrid TomatoSunAptly named for its cherry red, bite sized fruits that are juicy and sweet enough to snack on all by themselves. Heavy trusses support lush clusters of round, 3/4'' fruits that average 1 oz. each. Plants perform best when staked. (NT) Indeterminate.65
Tomato 'Suncherry Extra Sweet'Suncherry Extra Sweet Hybrid FTSunA super-sugary sweetness marks this bite-size delight. Vigorous plants produce high yields of thin-skinned, 1/4 oz. fruits. Indeterminate. 55-60 days
Tomato 'Sunsugar'Sunsugar Hybrid Cherry TomatoSunSweet golden fruitsThe ultimate in cherry tomatoes, this golden yellow beauty, at 1/2 oz., possesses sugary-sweet flavor, thin skins and crack resistance. Heavy early cropper. Indeterminate. 62 days
Tomato 'Supersteak'Burpee's Supersteak Hybrid TomatoSunExtra-large improved Beefsteak tomato. 2 pound fruits with smooth, meaty flesh. Indeterminate. 80 days
Tomato 'Supersweet 100'Supersweet 100 Hybrid VFSunPlants produce long strands of 100 or more super-sweet cherry tomatoes about 1'' in diameter and 1 oz. Requires staking or caging. Indeterminate. 65 days
Tomato 'Sweet Baby Girl'Sweet Baby Girl Hybrid TomatoSunThe ultimate cherry tomato on short, compact vines. Plants yield 3/4 oz. candy-sweet fruit with good shelf life once picked. Indeterminate. 65 days
Tomato 'Tumbling Tom Red'Tumbling Tom Red Hybrid TomatoSunThis magnificent variety cascades to 20'' or more, making it ideal for hanging baskets and container gardens. Sturdy, evenly branched plants are loaded with juicy, 1 to 2'' fruits, perfectly sized for snacking and salads. Indeterminate. 70 days
Tomato 'Tumbling Tom Yellow'Tumbling Tom Yellow Hybrid TomatoSunThis magnificent variety cascades to 20'' or more, making it ideal for hanging baskets and container gardens. Sturdy, evenly branched plants are loaded with juicy, 1 to 2'' fruits, perfectly sized for snacking and salads. Indeterminate. 70 days
Tomato 'Viva Italia'Viva Italia Hybrid Paste TomatoSunPear-shaped paste typeThe very first of all hybrid paste types! Very adaptable, with the classic, blocky pear shape. Exceptionally high yielder. More disease resistance than other paste types. (VFFNASt) Determinate. 80 days

Vegetable Flats

Botanical NameCommon NameExposureFlower ColorPlant ZoneHeightPlant Description
Pepper 'California Wonder'California Wonder PepperSunSweet Bell - The standard bell pepper for many decades, this 1928 introduction is still the largest open-pollinated, heirloom bell you can grow. Consistently produces 3'' X 4'', 4-lobed fruit.
Pepper 'Jalapeno'Jalapeno PepperSunJalapeno - Dark green, medium-hot, thick-walled peppers 3'' long, 1'' wide, with rounded tips. Matures to dark red.
Pepper 'Sweet Banana'Sweet Banana Pepper
Squash - Early ButternutEarly Butternut SquashSun
Squash - ZucchiniZucchini SquashSun
Squash 'Bush Delicata'SquashSunAAS Winner! Edible and ornamental white/green striped fruit has smooth flesh with a sweet, nutty flavor. Semi-bush, 4 to 6-foot plants are ideal for small gardens. Strong powdery mildew tolerance. 80 days
Strawberry 'Jewel'Jewel StrawberrySunWhite flowers4-86-8''A great all around berry to have with large to extra large firm fruit with excellent color and great flavor.
Strawberry 'Mesabi'Mesabi StrawberrySunWhite flowers4-86-8"Absolutely the best June-bearing strawberry for severe-winter climates, Mesabi sets glossy scarlet fruit that smells as good as it tastes on highly disease-resistant, heavy-bearing plants.
Tomato 'Beefsteak'Beefsteak TomatoSunLarge, ribbed fruits, 1-2 lbs. each, are produced on indeterminate vines. Solid, meaty and juicy tomatoes, an excellent slicer.
Tomato 'Better Boy'Better Boy TomatoSunA spectacular, midseason variety with plump, juicy, deep red tomatoes that often weigh more than one pound. (VFNASt) Indeterminate. 75 days
Tomato 'Burpee's Big Boy'Burpee's Big Boy Hybrid TomatoSunThe hallmark of this large, crack-free tomato is its absolutely superb flavor. Bright red, firm, meaty fruits often weigh 1 pound or more, and feature smooth, blemish-resistant skins. Indeterminate. 78 days
Tomato 'Early Girl'Early Girl Hybrid TomatoSunIt's hard to find tasty, full-sized fruits like this extra-early in the season! Meaty, ripe, red fruits, 4 to 6 oz., are slightly flattened and bright crimson throughout. (VFF) Indeterminate. 65 days
Tomato 'Roma'Roma Heirloom Paste TomatoSunConsidered to be the most well-known paste-type tomato, perfect for sauces, pastes and ketchup. Its heavy crops of bright red, pear-shaped fruits are nice and meaty, with very few seeds. (VFA) Determinate. 75 days

Vegetable/Fruit Misc

Botanical NameCommon NameExposureFlower ColorPlant ZoneHeightPlant Description
Asparagus 'Purple Passion'Purple Passion AsparagusSunPurple Spears2-93-4'NEW for 2012 - The very mild, sweet tasting spear of Purple Passion is a delight to eat. Although it turns green when cooked, the sugar content of the spear is 20% higher than green asparagus.
Asparagus 'Viking KB-3'Viking KB-3 AsparagusSunn/a44-5'A select open pollinated variety developed over many years of field trials. A hand-selected and improved strain of Mary Washington variety. Plant crowns 6-8'' deep.
Bean - Blauhilde PoleBlauhilde Pole BeanSunPurple flowersAnnualNEW for 2012 - This spectacular bean is sure to be a great ornamental as well as edible part of your garden. The dark purple-skinned bean is green when cut open, and when cooked changes to a dark green. The flowers are purple and very ornamental.
Rheum 'Chipman's Canada Red'Chipman's Canada Red RhubarbSunWhite flowers312-18"NEW for 2012 - One of the sweetest red rhubarbs with bright red stems. Delicious for sauces and pies. Pull stems loose instead of cutting them; mulch with manure in the fall.
Tomato 'Amish Paste'Amish Paste Heirloom Paste TomatoSunDates back to the turn of the century, and is the best for sauces and canning. Its deep red fruits are large for canning types (about 8 oz.), with ''real tomato'' flavor. Not overly acidic. Indeterminate. 74 days
Tomato 'Banana Legs'Banana Legs Heirloom TomatoSunYellow fruitsNEW for 2012 - Sun bright yellow, meaty, banana-shaped fruits that are great for slicing into salads. Very prolific, low acid taste, meaty and averaging 1« inches in diameter by 4 inches in length.
Tomato 'Beefmaster'Beefmaster Hybrid TomatoSunGiant red fruitsThis massive beefsteak-type is not only huge but very heavy-bearing, with stunning yields over a long season on indeterminate vines. They are also savory and delicious, with a good solids-to-gel ratio and intense flavor.
Tomato 'Beefsteak'Beefsteak TomatoSunLarge, ribbed fruits, 1-2 lbs. each, are produced on indeterminate vines. Solid, meaty and juicy tomatoes, an excellent slicer.
Tomato 'Better Boy'Better Boy Hybrid TomatoSunA spectacular, midseason variety with plump, juicy, deep red tomatoes that often weigh more than one pound. (VFNASt) Indeterminate. 75 days
Tomato 'Big Boy'Big Boy Hybrid TomatoSunIntroduced in 1949, this hybrid tomato has remained popular for its wonderful aroma and rich flavor. Fruits average 10 ounces with some 1 pound or more. Indeterminate. 78 days
Tomato 'Big Daddy'Big Daddy Hybrid TomatoSunNEW for 2012 - A tomato breakthrough bred from Burpee's famous 'Big Boy Hybrid' tomato. Gardeners will adore the flavor and disease resistance. Plus, it produces the most gorgeous, ruby-red, round fruits that weigh in at a whopping 15 ounces apiece.
Tomato 'Brandymaster Yellow'Yellow Brandymaster Hybrid TomatoSunThis is a strain of the famous Brandywine varieties. (F1) Plant produces good yields of 10 oz yellow tomatoes. They are firm, juicy, and have a rich tomato flavor. Indeterminate. 80 days
Tomato 'Brandywine'Brandywine Heirloom TomatoSunAn Amish heirloom that dates back to 1885. Generally considered to be the world's best-flavored tomato. Good yields of up to 1 1/2 lb. Firm, clear-skinned, light rosy pink fruits. Indeterminate. 80 days
Tomato 'Bush Goliath'Bush Goliath Hybrid TomatoSunSpecially developed for patio gardeners and those with limited garden space, compact plants grow up to 3-1/2 ft. tall and have a ''patio'' look, 3 to 4'' fruits, needs little staking. (VFN) Determinate. 68 days
Tomato 'Cherry Punch'Cherry Punch Hybrid TomatoSunNEW for 2012 - Tiny red tomatoes are bursting with flavor and deliver 30% more vitamin C and 40% more lycopene than the average garden tomato. Early with high yields, the indeterminate plants are perfect for the garden or patio.
Tomato 'Early Girl'Early Girl Hybrid TomatoSunIt's hard to find tasty, full-sized fruits like this extra-early in the season! Meaty, ripe, red fruits, 4 to 6 oz., are slightly flattened and bright crimson throughout. (VFF) Indeterminate. 65 days
Tomato 'Early Glow'Early girl Hybrid tomatoIt's hard to find tasty, full-sized fruits like this extra-early in the season! Meaty, ripe, red fruits, 4 to 6 oz., are slightly flattened and bright crimson throughout. (VFF) Indeterminate. 65 days
Tomato 'German Red Strawberry'German Red Strawberry Heirloom TomatoSunThis German heirloom is our choice as the quintessential sandwich tomato. Delicious, uniform fruits resemble strawberries, but are much larger, averaging 10 oz and 3 1/2'' long. Indeterminate. 80 day
Tomato 'Giant Belgium'Giant Belgium Heirloom TomatoSunOne of our most popular heirlooms. Huge, sweet fruits average 1 to 2 lbs. and have weighed in at nearly 5 lbs. Dark pink fruits have smooth blossom ends and a low-acid, mild flavor. Indeterminate. 88 days
Tomato 'Jet Star'Jet Star Hybrid TomatoSunProlific producer of big, globe-shaped fruits that ripen all the way through. Excellent flavor with low acidity. Nice, compact habit. (VF) Indeterminate. 72 days
Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter'Mortgage Lifter Heirloom TomatoSunAlso called Radiator Charlie. Longtime favorite with good yields of very large, smooth, pink-skinned fruits even in droughts. Very meaty fruits with few seeds. Indeterminate. 80 days
Tomato 'Old German'Old German Heirloom TomatoSunRoutinely weighing in over a pound and a half, Old German was one of the largest fruit in trials. Both delicious and beautiful with succulent, meaty fruit and golden streaked, reddish skin. Indeterminate. 85 days
Tomato 'Roma'Roma Heirloom Paste TomatoSunConsidered to be the most well-known paste-type tomato, perfect for sauces, pastes and ketchup. Its heavy crops of bright red, pear-shaped fruits are nice and meaty, with very few seeds. (VFA) Determinate. 75 days
Tomato 'Sunsugar'Sunsugar Hybrid Cherry TomatoSunSweet golden fruitsThe ultimate in cherry tomatoes, this golden yellow beauty, at 1/2 oz., possesses sugary-sweet flavor, thin skins and crack resistance. Heavy early cropper. Indeterminate. 62 days
Tomato 'Supersonic'Supersonic Hybrid TomatoSunBig, red fruits with flavor, size and quality! Midseason beauties are firm, meaty, very large and slightly oblate in shape - smooth, with excellent resistance to cracking. VF 75 days
Tomato 'Supersweet 100'Supersweet 100 Hybrid VFSunPlants produce long strands of 100 or more super-sweet cherry tomatoes about 1'' in diameter and 1 oz. Requires staking or caging. Indeterminate. 65 days
Tomato 'Sweet Seedless'Sweet Seedless Hybrid TomatoSunNEW for 2012 - Beyond the lack of seeds to digest, this tomato is first rate for taste. A totally new tomato on every level ? the perfect balance of flavor and sweetness, meat and gel, solid firmness and juiciness. Need at least 1 inch of water per week.
Tomato 'Tomatoberry'Tomatoberry Hybrid TomatoSunPetite, 1'' heart-shaped cherry tomato is extremely sweet once mature. Holds well on the vine and resists cracking. Indeterminate.
Tomato 'Viva Italia'Viva Italia Hybrid Paste TomatoSunPear-shaped paste typeThe very first of all hybrid paste types! Very adaptable, with the classic, blocky pear shape. Exceptionally high yielder. More disease resistance than other paste types. (VFFNASt) Determinate. 80 days

Millcreek Herbs

Botanical NameCommon NameExposureFlower ColorPlant ZoneHeightPlant Description
Herb - Basil, African BlueAfrican Blue BasilSunPurple flower spikesAnnual2'ANNUAL HERB - This basil variety features pretty purple-veined, dark green leaves and attractive purple flowers spikes. With its spicy-camphor scent, it can be used in cooking or as a nice ornamental plant.
Herb - Basil, AmethystAmethyst BasilSunAnnual16-20''NEW for 2011 - ANNUAL HERB - The only purple Genovese type basil! Large, very dark turned down leaves are almost black.
Herb - Basil, GenoveseGenovese BasilSunWhite flowersAnnual2 - 2 1/2'ANNUAL HERB - An Italian strain of basil that is unsurpassed for its excellent flavor. Use fresh in pastas, salads and sauces or in pesto. Cut flower buds back to prevent bolting and to keep the harvest coming.
Herb - Basil, Mrs. Burns' LemonMrs. Burns' Lemon BasilSunPinkish white flowersAnnual20''NEW for 2011 - ANNUAL HERB - This green basil has an excellent lemon scent/ Leaves are larger than most lemon basils, growing to 2 1/2''.
Herb - Basil, SweetSweet BasilSunWhite flowersAnnual12"ANNUAL HERB - This prolific grower has larger leaves and is very flavorful. Makes a great addition to Italian dishes both fresh and dried.
Herb - BorageBorageSunBlue flowersAnnual2'ANNUAL HERB - Noted for its cooling cucumber taste. Leaves are used raw, stems are steamed and saut‚ed, much as spinach is while the stems can be used as you would celery. Flowers make a nice garnish.
Herb - Bunching OnionBunching OnionSunn/a518"HERB - A perennial herb whose small bulbs and leaves provide mild flavor for salads and cooking.
Herb - CalendulaCalendulaSunYellow flowersAnnual1-2'ANNUAL HERB - Also called pot marigold, this plant has yellow, daisy-like blossoms that are useful fresh or dried to add color to soups, salads, or rice.
Herb - CatnipCatnipSunWhite flowers42'PERENNIAL HERB - A feline favorite! Also great for tea. Tolerates moist areas.
Herb - Chamomile, RomanChamomileSunDaisy flowers46"PERENNIAL HERB - A traditional, fragrant groundcover in gardens and pathways. Can also be used for tea and medicine like German Chamomile.
Herb - Chives, AlliumChives, AlliumSunPink flowers310-15"PERENNIAL HERB - An excellent culinary herb whose flowers and leaves add mild onion flavor to a variety of dishes as well as flavored butters and sauces. Pink flowers are edible.
Herb - Cilantro, GloryGlory CilantroSunn/aAnnual2'ANNUAL HERB - A new cilantro variety featuring strong aromatic leaves and stems that are ideal for growing in warmer areas. Very useful in salsas and a variety of cuisines.
Herb - Cilantro, SantoSanto CilantroSunn/aAnnual2'ANNUAL HERB - An extra slow-bolting variety grown more for its large leaves rather than it seeds. A classic ingredient for salsa and hot spicy cooking. Its crushed seeds add a spicy lemony tang to recipes.
Herb - Cutting CeleryCelerySunAromatic leavesBiennial1-2'Biennial HERB - The aromatic leaves of this plant are similar in appearance to flat-leaf parsley but have a slight curl. They give a bold celery flavor in seasonings, soups, and stews. Also makes a nice garnish.
Herb - Dill, Fern LeafFern Leaf DillSunGreenish flowersAnnual18"TENDER HERB - A unique dwarf plant for the herb garden featuring delicate ferny leaves and a unique flavor for seasoning fish and vegetables.
Herb - EucalyptusEucalyptusSunN/A62'Also known as the Silver Dollar Plant, this is an attractive landscape variety of herb whose rounded silver-blue leaves add interest to borders and containers.
Herb - Fennel, BronzeBronze FennelSunYellow flowers64'PERENNIAL HERB - A wonderfully decorative form of fennel with lacy, bronze-red foliage that has a mild licorice flavor. Used on fish and in soups, salads, and stews.
Herb - GarlicGarlicSunWhite flowersAnnual18"HERB - A vigorous garlic for spring planting and summer harvest. Its young greens are delicious fresh or cooked.
Herb - Geranium, CitronellaCitronella Scented GeraniumSunLavender flowersAnnual2'TENDER HERB - Heart-shaped leaves have rounded lobes and an energetic citrus scent. This plant is rumored to repel mosquitoes, but evidence of this is minimal.
Herb - Geranium, Lemon RoberLemon Rober Scented GeraniumSunLavender flowersAnnual2'TENDER HERB - Distinctive lemon-rose scented leaves on this vigorous plant are ideal for potpourri, and fragrance or flower gardens and containers.
Herb - Geranium, SnowflakeSnowflake Scented GeraniumSunLavender flowersAnnual2'NEW for 2011 - TENDER HERB - Deeply cut green leaves with white splotches have a lemon fragrance. Good for use in potpourri or scented garden. Flowers are edible, too!
Herb - Lavender, Blueberry RufflesBlueberry Ruffles LavenderSunMid purple flowersAnnual1-2'NEW for 2011 - TENDER HERB - A new variety of Spanish lavender, this has deep pink ruffled bracts and a compact habit.
Herb - Lavender, LadyLady LavenderSunSoft blue flowers5-910''An award winning variety, this lavender features fragrant flowers and foliage that attract butterflies to the garden. Great along walkways, decks and patios where their scent can be enjoyed and also nice for drying for sachets and bouquets.
Herb - LeeksLeekSunn/aAnnual2Sweeter and more mild than an onion, this grows to 2' and is good saut‚ed with meats and vegetables and in stews and soups.
Herb - Lemon BalmLemon BalmSunWhite flowers52'PERENNIAL HERB - This herb's glossy green leaves have a delightful lemon scent. Nice for flavoring teas and ice cream.
Herb - LovageLovageSunn/a34'PERENNIAL HERB - A vigorous, glossy-leaved plant that imparts a nice celery flavor.
Herb - Marjoram, SweetSweet MarjoramSunGrayish leavesAnnual12"TENDER HERB - Tiny grey-green leaves are indispensable for flavoring meats, fish and vegetables as well for use in potpourri, wreaths, and soap.
Herb - Mint, ChocolateChocolate MintSunPurple, pink or white flower51-2'PERENNIAL HERB - The flavor of this mint has a subtle chocolate overtone.
Herb - Mint, GrapefruitGrapefruit MintSunSpearmint flavored leaves51'PERENNIAL HERB - This mint has a spearmint flavor with a strong grapefruit overtone. Excellent for teas and cold drinks.
Herb - Mint, PennyroyalPennyroyal MintSunSmall green leaves612"PERENNIAL HERB - A pleasant aromatic creeper whose small green leaves are a reputed flea repellant. Nice for filling in between stepping stones. Zone 6 hardiness.
Herb - Mint, PineapplePineapple MintSunScented leaves52'PERENNIAL HERB - A pretty mint variety featuring creamy-white and green pineapple-scented leaves.
Herb - Mint, Robert MitchumRobert Mitchum MintSunPeppermint leaves512"PERENNIAL HERB - A select strain of true cool black peppermint that makes a refreshing tea.
Herb - Mint, Spearmint Ky. ColonelKentucky Colonel SpearmintSunSpearmint leaves52'PERENNIAL HERB - The best mint for Mint Juleps!
Herb - Oregano, GreekGreek OreganoSunWhite flowers512-18"PERENNIAL HERB - Easy to grow and best kept trimmed, this features excellent pungent oregano flavor. Use fresh or dried.
Herb - Oregano, Hot & SpicyHot & Spicy OreganoSunWhite flowers512 -18"PERENNIAL HERB - Looks similar to Italian oregano but with a fuller, more spicy flavor. Somewhat prostrate, it grows to 18''.
Herb - Oregano, ItalianItalian OreganoSunWhite flowers512-18"PERENNIAL HERB - Often call hardy marjoram, this is an excellent all-purpose oregano for using fresh or dried. Plants form clumps rather than spreading rampantly.
Herb - Parsley, CurledCurled ParsleySunWhite flowersBiennial8-10"Biennial Herb - Extremely dense, beautiful dark green triple curled leaves are good for flavoring cooking and as garnishes. They regrow rapidly after trimming for use all season.
Herb - Parsley, Italian Flat LeafItalian Flat Leaf ParsleySunWhite flowersBiennial8-10"Biennial Herb - This Italian dark leaf strain features flavorful, glossy, flat leaves that complement almost any dish. They can also be used dried and in slow cooking.
Herb - Rosemary, ArpArp RosemarySunPale blue flowers63-4'PERENNIAL HERB - An upright rosemary with grey-green leaves and pale blue flowers. One of the hardiest rosemary varieties - to zone 6, this slow grower will reach 3-4'.
Herb - Rosemary, BarbecueBarbecue RosemarySunBlue flowersAnnual2-6'TENDER HERB - An upright rosemary with large, light green foliage and blue flowers. For an extra hint of rosemary flavor, use the sturdy stalks as skewers for kabobs.
Herb - Rosemary, CascadeCascade RosemarySunBlue flowersAnnual6''TENDER HERB - A prostrate rosemary with shiny dark green leaves. Excellent for hanging baskets. This one is a vigorous grower.
Herb - Rosemary, CommonCommon RosemarySunBlue flowersAnnual4'TENDER HERB - This upright rosemary is the straight species and most commonly used variety. Can be trimmed for use as standards, bonsai, and topiary and is excellent for large containers.
Herb - Rosemary, Lockwood VarietyLockwood Variety RosemarySunPale blue flowersAnnual6''TENDER HERB - A rosemary with a cascading habit, dark green foliage. This one's a heavy bloomer!
Herb - Sage, CommonCommon SageSunBlue flowers41-2'PERENNIAL HERB - This common sage is valued by commercial growers for its high essential oil content.
Herb - Sage, GoldenGolden SageSunLavender flowers718"TENDER HERB - A pretty ornamental variety of sage whose light green leaves have gold margins.
Herb - Sage, PineapplePineapple SageSunBright red flowers93'TENDER HERB - Pleasant pineapple-scented foliage is topped in late summer by bright red flowers.
Herb - Sage, PurplePurple SageSunLavender-blue flowers62'PERENNIAL HERB - An attractive sage variety for the landscape or containers, this features aromatic purple foliage and lavender-blue flowers.
Herb - Sage, VariegatedVariegated SageSunLavender flowers618"PERENNIAL HERB - An attractive sage variety for the landscape or containers, this features showy leaves of purple, pink, and white and lavender flowers in summer.
Herb - Savory, SummerSummer SavorySunWhite flowersAnnual18"TENDER HERB - Widely used herb in parts of the world as the main flavoring in dressing for turkey and chicken, in stews, and in meat pies. It has a milder, subtler flavor than winter savory.
Herb - Savory, WinterWinter SavorySunn/a612"PERENNIAL HERB - A tiny-leaved evergreen with peppery spiciness.
Herb - ShallotsShallotsSunWhite flowersAnnual16"A mild flavored bulb combining the essence of onion, garlic and scallions. The most delectable of all onions.
Herb - Sweet AnnieSweet AnnieSunSmall white flowersAnnual4-5'A landscape herb featuring fruity, sweet scented, delicate, fern-like foliage. Useful in dried arrangements and potpourri.
Herb - Sweetleaf (Stevia)Stevia rebaudianaSunSmall white flowersAnnual2'TENDER HERB - Edible leaves are much sweeter than sugar. Use fresh leaves in fruit salads, teas or baked in bread. Leaves can also be dried and used as a sugar substitute.
Herb - Tarragon, FrenchFrench TarragonSunn/a424"PERENNIAL HERB - One of the finest culinary herbs, having a delicate anise-like flavor. Use in sauces or with poultry, eggs, fish, or vegetables.
Herb - Thyme, EnglishEnglish ThymeSunPale purple flowers5-76-8''Culinary variety of thyme that is a favorite of cooks, used fresh, or dried. This is a strong grower in full sun and well-drained, ordinary garden soil.
Herb - Thyme, FrenchFrench ThymeSunWhite flowersAnnual12"TENDER HERB - Considered by many to be the best culinary variety, this upright thyme has white flowers and leaves that are narrower and more grey than English thyme.
Herb - Thyme, LemonLemon ThymeSunPale lilac flowers53"PERENNIAL HERB - Semi-upright habit with pale lilac flowers and lemon-scented foliage that shows striking gold and green coloration during cool weather.
Herb - Thyme, Lemon CreepingLemon Creeping ThymeSunPink flowers52"PERENNIAL HERB - A vigorous green-leaved creeper with vibrant lemon aroma and pink flowers.
Herb - Thyme, LimeLime ThymeSunPinkish flowers53-4"PERENNIAL HERB - A semi-upright landscape variety with pink flowers and light green foliage with a mild citrus scent.
Herb - Thyme, OrangeOrange ThymeSunPale purple flowers54"PERENNIAL HERB - This upright thyme has grey-green leaves and a strong orange scent. Small, abundant, pale-purple flowers.
Herb - Thyme, White CreepingWhite Creeping ThymeSunWhite52"PERENNIAL HERB - A low creeping selection with bright white blooms in spring.
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