Vegetable List
* Indicates New Varieties At Our Greenhouse This Season!
BROCOLLI
PACKMAN HYBRID – (57 days) High yields of giant 8′ domed heads with plenty of smaller heads from robust side-shoot production.
GREEN MAGIC – (75 days) Uniform, semi-domed blue-green with a tight medium-small bead size. Heat tolerant.
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
JADE CROSS HYBRID – (85 days) vigorous heavy yielding with firm tightly packed sprouts on tall stems.
CABBAGE
CABBAGE MIX – A mix of our favorite varieties listed below.
CHINESE MINI TENDER GOLD – (47-50 days) Medium green exterior leaves with bright white ribs with a yellow interior. Tender variety with a sweet flavor that is slow to bolt.
EARLY RED ACRE – (75 days) An early red cabbage that produces dense, deep purple, small round heads great for colorful slaws, salads, or cooking.
GOLDEN CROSS – (45 days) Matures extra early with flavorful, tight, softball-sized round heads.
SAVOY ACE – (80 days) Produces good yields of large 3.5 pound deep green heads good for slaws, salads, or gentle cooking.
STONEHEAD HYBRID – (67 days) Round, rock-solid heads that average around 4 pounds and 6″ in diameter with a small interior core, good texture, and fine flavor.
CANTALOUPE (muskmelon)
BURPEE EARLY CRENSHAW – (90 days) Firm, thick, peach-pink fruit has delicious, subtle flavor. Dark green skin ripens to yellowish green. Great for freezing.
BURPEE HYBRID – (82 days) Slightly oval fruits that are ribbed and heavily nettled. The flesh is deep orange, thick, firm, and juicy with an outstanding flavor.
CAULIFLOWER
SNOW CROWN HYBRID – (50 days) Uniform and vigorous rounded heads of exceptional firmness and quality.
SYMPHONY – (72 days) Uniform, upright, dense white heads with excellent inner wrapper leaves.
CELERY
GIANT PASCAL – (100-110 days) Solid, crisp stalks with a succulent, nutty flavor. Blanches very easily.
CUCUMBERS
BURPEE HYBRID – (60 days) Dark green, 8 ½ “x 2”; slicing type; mosaic and downy mildew resistant.
BURPLESS HYBRID – (62 days) Dark green, smooth skin 12” slicing, burpless and bitter free, almost seedless, resistant to cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew, and downy mildew.
SPACEMASTER – (56 days) Compact variety ideal for containers or hanging baskets producing slender, dark green fruits that are excellent for eating fresh or in salads.
EGGPLANT
BURPEE’S BLACK BEAUTY – (73 days) Egg shaped dark purple colored fruit
LITTLE FINGERS – (68 days) Slim, 6 to 8-in. spineless fruit in clusters of 3 to 6.
KALE
VATES BLUE CURLED – (56 days) Very early, compact type that is very hardy. Finely curled deep blue-green leaves.
RED RUSSIAN – (60 days) Purplish stems and oak-shaped leaves become more tender the larger they become. Frost improves flavor.
KOHLRABI
EARLY WHITE VIENNA – (56 days) Light green, very smooth skinned bulb. Flesh is creamy white, tender, and a mild flavor.
LEEKS
AMERICAN FLAG – (120 days) Thick stem with a mild onion flavor.
LETTUCE
HEAD LETTUCE
GREAT LAKES – (90 days) Heavy, well folded heads with dark green fringed leaf.
LOOSEHEAD LETTUCE
BUTTERCRUNCH – (75 days) (Bibb type) produces tender rosettes. Long time favorite. Performs well in warm weather.
LOLLA ROSA DARKNESS – (53 days) Compact, tightly curled, intensely red leaves are excellent for salads or greens mixes.
PEPPERS
HOT PEPPERS – Scoville units (S.U.) are found by using high pressure liquid chromatography which
measures the amount of capsaicin (the oil that makes peppers hot) in each variety
ANAHEIM – (77 days) Dark green to red, moderately hot used for chili rellenos. 7”x 1 ¾
500-1000 S.U.
ANCHO TIBURON POBLANO – (75 days) Great for stuffing! Noted for excellent yields 5” L / 2.5” W
1000-3000 S.U.
CAYENNE (LONG SLIM) – (75 DAYS) Extra fiery taste. Good for small gardens 5”-6” long fruits very productive.
30,000-50,000 S.U.
HABANERO – (85 days) Small wrinkled thin walled fruits. One of the hottest.
100,000-300,000 S.U.
HUNGARIAN WAX – (70 days) Excellent for pickling. Thick -walled 6” long fruits yellow to red at maturity.
5,000-15,000 S.U.
JALAPENO – (75 days) Thick-walled 3”x1” fruit with blunt tips; ripens green to red; a long time favorite.
2,500-5,000 S.U.
SERANNO – (75 days) 1 ½ “ to 2” peppers one of the top ten hottest peppers on the market.
10,000-25,000 S.U.
SUPER RED CHILI – (80-85 days) Very productive plants produce spicy hot 2” x 2½” peppers .
30,000-100,000 S.U.
SWEET “BELL” PEPPERS
BELL BOY HYBRID – (70 days) Fruit 4 ½ “x 3 ½” four lobed fruit. Tobacco mosaic resistant. Ripens green to red.
BIG BERTHA – (72 days) Huge, thick-walled, elongated fruits, 6-7” long, 4” across,;dark green and tender.
CALIFORNIA WONDER – (75 days) Prolific upright plants. Fruit is four lobed, thick walled, sweet mild flavor.
GOLDEN SUMMER – (70 days) Four lobed fruit with thick walls. Ripens lime green to yellow.
NORTH STAR – (60-65 days) Sets fruit even under adverse conditions. Recommended for short-season areas.
PINE’S PEPPER HYBRID – (71 days) One of the biggest and best tasting peppers around. 4” x 4”fruits. Tobacco mosaic
resistant. Ripens green to red.
SWEET RAINBOW MIX – (70 days) A colorful mix of bell peppers (Ivory, chocolate, yellow, red, lilac and mandarin)
VALENCIA – (70 days) Blazing orange color. Large blocky fruit are 4 ½“ x 4 ½” and thick walled. Disease resistant.
SWEET PEPPERS
SWEET BANANA – (75 days) Sweet light yellow fruit ripens to a brilliant red. Very productive 6” x 1 ½” fruits.
SWEETHEART PIMENTO – (80 days) Tall plants yield unique heart-shaped fruit that will be mild, juicy and have a fruity sweet flavor to it at full maturity.
SQUASH
BURPEE HYBRID ZUCCHINI – (50 days) Heavy yield; green fruits; squash best when squash is between 6”-9”
GOLD RUSH –
SPINELESS BEAUTY – (43 days) High yields of uniform, think-skinned, medium green fruits, Ideal for eating fresh.
SWEET POTATO PLANTS- Sold beginning around May 10th yearly.
SWISS CHARD
BRIGHT LIGHTS – (60 days) Uniquely-colored variety with stems of yellow, gold, orange, pink, and violet. Mild in
flavor. Suitable for edible or ornamental use.
TOMATO ( The letters following some tomato varieties refer to the resistance to the following diseases. )
(A)=Alternaria stem canker (F) or (F1)= Fusarium wilt 1
(s)=Stemphylium (Grey leaf spot) (T)=Tobacco Mosaic
(V)=Verticillum (F2)= Fusrium wilt 2
(N)= Nematodes (B)= Bacterial speck
(As)= Early Blight
INDETERMINATE=BLOSSOMS AND FRUIT DEVELOP PROGRESSIVELY; HARVEST LASTS SEVERAL MONTHS;
THEY DO BEST IF STAKED. (IDT)
DETERMINATE=BLOSSOMS AND FRUIT DEVELOP ALL AT ONCE ON THE VINE;HARVEST IS SHORT, GENERALLY
7-10 DAYS. (DT)
VARIETIES
BETTER BOY – ( 70 days) Bright red globe shaped fruit (IDT) (VFNAS)
BETTER BUSH – (68 days) Attractive, compact, stocky plant yielding big, luscious, 4-inch fruits weighing 8 to 11 ounces.
Excellent in small gardens or in large containers. (DT) (V F1 F2 NTAS)
BIG BEEF – (73 days) All American award winner! Very smooth round crack resistant 9 -12 oz fruit some
to 1lb. Flavorful highly disease resistant and are considered one of the best. (IDT) (V F1 F2 NTAS)
BRANDYWINE – (78 days) Heirloom variety. Very large fruit with deep pink skin and red flesh. (IDT)
BURPEE BIG BOY – (78 days) All American award winner! Red globe shaped fruit 10 oz or more (IDT)
BURPEE SUPERSTEAK HYBRID – (80 days) Beefsteak type tomato up to 2lbs excellent flavor and meaty interior.
(IDT) (VFN)
CELEBRITY – (70 days) Highly disease resistant. All American award winner! Large smooth firm crack
resistant red tomatoes. (DT) (V F1 F2 NTAS)
CHEROKEE PURPLE –
EARLY GIRL – (75 days) Slicing tomato. One of the earliest, bears tasty 4-6oz fruit (IDT) (V F1 F2 )
GOLDEN JUBILEE – (72 days) Bright golden orange, medium size low acid tomato. (IDT)
HEALTHKICK – (72 days) Plum-shaped fruit that contain 50% more lycopene, an antioxidant. (DT) (VFT)
HEIRLOOM RAINBOW BLEND – (80-100 days) Includes Mortgage Lifter (pink), Red Brandywine, Kellogg’s Breakfast (orange), Aunt Ruby’s German Green, Black Krim, Yellow Brandywine, Big Rainbow (bicolor), and Great White.
JET STAR HYBRID – (72 days) One of Pines favorites! Early yields of large crack resistant, low acid fruit. Globe shaped with
good color inside and out with good dependable flavor. (IDT) (VF)
LEMON BOY HYBRID – (72 days) Lemon-yellow, globe shaped fruit very prolific, verage 6oz fruit. (IDT) (VFNAS)
PATIO – (70 days) Sturdy dwarf plant good for containers or small gardens. Red oblate shaped fruit averaging 4oz. (DT) (VFN)
PINES HYBRID – (65 days) Extremely crack resistant. Grows evenly large tomatoes and likes hot weather. Large producer of
very large uniform fruits with excellent flavor. (IDT) (V F1 F2 NT)
PINK GIRL HYBRID – (76 days) Rich in flavor but low in acid and very sweet. Smooth high quality 3 ½ “ fruit. (IDT) (V F1 ASt)
RED CANDY –
RED GRAPE – (70 days) Grape shaped, bright red fruit. (IDT)
ROMA VIVA ITALIA – (76 days) Earlier, more productive than other Roma types. Best variety for canning. Very disease
resistant. (V F1 F2 NASBSt) SNACK – (63 days) Large
SUGARY HYBRID – (60 days) Dark pink, unusually-shaped (pointed on both ends) fruit on very productive keep setting all
season long. (IDT)
SUNSUGAR – (62 days) Four times the amount of vitamin C, A new golden cherry tomato highly crack resistant, vigorous plant. High sugar content but with thin skin. (IDT)
SUPERSONIC – (79 days) Popular garden variety. High yields of large meaty fruit. (IDT) (TSD)
SUPERSWEET 100 HYBRID – (70 days) Salad type with very high yields of 1” fruits. (IDT) (VF)
TUMBLING TOM RED – (70 days) Cascading branches produce great yields of 1-2” slightly oval-shaped red fruit that have a sweet and delicious flavor. (IDT) (BP)
TUMBLING TOM YELLOW – (70 days) Cascading branches produce great yields of 1-2” slightly oval-shaped yellow fruit that have a sweet and delicious flavor. (IDT) (BP)
YELLOW PEAR – (70 days) Small yellow pear shaped fruit. (DT) (A)
WATERMELON
BLACK DIAMOND– (90 days) Large round dark green melons up to 40 lbs.
BUSH SUGAR BABY– (80 days) Bush type 8-12 lbs of sweet quality on dwarf vines.
CRIMSON SWEET– (85 days) Nearly round with dark and light striping. 15-25 lbs average.
ANNUAL HERBS
BASIL-GENOVA – (24”) Long glossy pointed leaves. Intense flavor; wonderful for pesto.
BASIL-SWEET DANI – (26”) A lemon basil. Plants have a strong lemon scent.
BASIL-SWEET ITALIAN BROADLEAF – (24”-30”) A classic green basil. Used in general Italian cooking. Bright green
2”-3” leaves.
BAY-LAUREL – (varying height) The flavor from the leaves compliment any meat, fish, or poultry dish. Forgiving plant if
neglected.
CILANTRO-SANTO – (12”-24”) Pungent leaves, used fresh or dried in Mexican and Asian cuisine. Fast growing
and slow-bolting.
DILL-FERNLEAF – (18”) Abundant blue-green foliage and are very slow to bolt.
*LAVENDER-FRENCH –
LAVENDER-GROSSO – (24”) Very attractive plants with a wonderful fragrance and long violet flower spikes.
MINT-MOJITO – (18”-24”) The leaves from this Cuban plant may be used fresh or dried in a bevy of dishes and drinks
from around the world.
PARSLEY-SINGLE ITALIAN – (12”) Vigorous plants with flat, dark green leaves. A gourmet’s favorite.
PARSLEY-TRIPLE CURLED – An excellent garnish. Vigorous and uniform with compact leaves. Withholds color well.
ROSEMARY-HILL HARDY – (48”) Upright and robust variety with light blue flowers has a pleasing flavor and fragrance
for cooking and soaps.
SAGE-TRICOLOR – (18”-24”) This variety has soft green leaves with creamy white edges and small light blue flowers.
STEVIA-REBAUDIANA –
SWEET MARJORAM – (12”-24”) A great culinary herb that has a sweet oregano-like flavor. Pinch out the top when the
plant is 2”-3” tall to encourage side growth.
THYME-WOOLY – (4”) A soft carpet of hairy grayish foliage, topped by bright pink flowers. An outstanding ground cover.
VERBENA-LEMON – (36”-48”) A wonderful variety that makes great teas, and can be used to brighten the flavor of a
wide variety of dishes.
PERENNIAL HERBS
CATNIP – (48”) Silvery green leaves. Cats love it and used in tea for indigestion.
CHIVES – (12”-18”) Attractive lavender flowers, onion flavored grass like leaves.
GERMANDER-GERMAN – (12”-24”) Creeping plant with greyish-green, sage-like leaves and spike-like clusters of
greenish-yellow flowers.
LAVENDER-GOODWIN CREEK GREY – (36”) A French hybrid with silvery-grey toothed foliage and violet-blue flowers. Blooms all summer.
LEMONGRASS-EAST INDIAN – (18”-24”) Large, grass-like leaves used as a source of lemon oil for perfume,
culinary, and medicinal purposes.
MINT-CHOCOLATE – (18”-24”) Aromatic foliage with many culinary uses. Pretty foliage plant with a mint patty smell.
MINT-ORANGE – (24”-36”) Citrus scented foliage with purplish flowers. New growth is the most fragrant and flavorful. Easy to grow.
OREGANO-GREEK – (8”-12”) Hardy perennial. A very tough ground cover with leaves that turn from yellow to
lime green. Peppery flavor used in Italian cooking.
OREGANO-ITALIAN – (32”) Aromatic leaves are used to flavor Italian dishes, pizza and tomato dishes. Use fresh, dried, or frozen. Winter hardy.
PEPPERMINT – (4”-6”) Used in flavoring candies and teas. Plants reach 3 feet tall.
ROSEMARY-ARP – (48”) Distinctive flavor, pinewood fragrance. Used in culinary, ornamentals, and cosmetics. A tender perennial.
ROSEMARY-PROSTRATUS – (6”-12”) This plant does double duty as an edible ground cover, and has narrow leaves and pale blue flowers.
ROSEMARY-TUSCAN BLUE – (3’-6’) Fast growing, evergreen foliage that is fragrant and long-lasting with blue flowers.
ROSEMARY-GORIZIA –
SAGE – (24”) Grey green leaves with a violet flower. Attractive and aromatic. Leaves to flavor meat, sausage, cheese, and poultry. Used in sachets and potpourri.
SAGE-PINEAPPLE – (20”) Unique plant with velvety green leaves that are scented with a fruity pineapple scent.
Also has beautiful scarlet flowers.
SAGE-PURPLE – (24”) Evergreen grayish foliage and blue to purplish flowers. Has a slight peppery flavor.
SPEARMINT – (36”) Very fragrant mint; used in sauces and jellies.
TARRAGON-FRENCH – (36”) Leaves used fresh or dried to add a delicate flavor suggesting anise or mint.
THYME-CREEPING MOTHER OF THYME – (2″-6″) Mat-forming ground cover with blue-green leaves and small
pink flowers. Used in seasoning and potpourri, with a wonderful woodsy aroma.
THYME-ENGLISH – (12”-18”) A commonly used for seasoning, fresh or dried. Less aromatic than Summer
varieties of thyme.
THYME-LEMON – (12”) Evergreen perennial. Does best in full sun and well-drained soil. A short shrub type wit aromatic
leaves, lavender flowers in the summer, and a refreshing lemon scent that stays flavorful even when baked.
THYME-MOTHER OF THYME – (1/2”-3”) Creeping plants with aromatic foliage and 1/8” to 3/8” purple flowers.
THYME-SILVER – (9”) Ground-hugging white and silver variegated foliage and mauve-pink flowers.
THYME-SUMMER FRENCH – (12”-18”) Very aromatic with small gray/green leaves and tiny lilac flowers.
THYME-VARIEGATED LEMON – (8”-12”) Variagated, yellow and green leaves and purple-pink blooms. Has
a mild stimulant effect, similar to caffeine, providing an energy boost.
-OTHER HERBS AVAILABLE IN SEED FORM.
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