Small Seed

De Bruyn Seed Store

101 E. Washington

Zeeland, MI 49464

616-772-2316

SMALL VEGETABLE SEED VARIETIES

If you've been searching for a certain variety of seed, look no further. Chances are that De Bruyn Seed Store has just what you are looking for. From asparagus to melon, broccoflower to chard, we have it here. Many of those hard to find old fashioned varieties are here.

ASPARAGUS BEETS BROCCOLI BRUSSEL SPROUTS CABBAGE CANTALOUPE / MUSKMELON CARROTS CAULIFLOWER CELERY COLLARDS CUCUMBERS / PICKLES EGGPLANT ENDIVE GOURDS HERBS KALE KOHL RABI LEEKS LETTUCE MANGELS MUSTARD OKRA ONIONS PARSNIPS PEANUTS PEPPERS PUMPKINS RADISHES RUTABAGA SPINACH SUMMER SQUASH WINTER SQUASH SUGAR BEET SWISS CHARD TOMATILLO TOMATOES TURNIPS WATERMELONS HYBRID WATERMELON

Note: Some seed comes treated. Those varieties are denoted with an * by the variety name

Note: Most varieties are priced by weight. The few exceptions are priced per seed count and these are noted in their description.

ASPARAGUS

Variety	Comments
Mary Washington	Standard garden variety. Mature production takes three years from seed. Spears are green with purple at the top. Large, tightly folded tips. Rust resistant. Heavy yields.

BEETS

Variety	Days	Comments
Detroit Dark Red	60	12" dark green tops turn bronze. Globe shaped roots are uniform in size with a dark red interior. Standard beet for canning and pickling.
Early Wonder	55	Smooth, flattened, purplish-red globe with small tap root. Dark red interior with some light red zoning. Bright green tops are excellent for "tender greens".
Ruby Queen	50	AAS winner. Round, dark red beet with smooth skin and shoulders. Faint zoning, small tap root. Fine buttery texture. Uniform dark red interior. Popular canning variety. Medium tops.
Cylindra	60	6" long, dark red beets with no zoning. Excellent for slicing. Popular for canning and freezing.

BROCCOLI

Variety	Days	Comments
Waltham #29	80	Medium to small plant developed to withstand cold weather. Large, rounded, fine beaded heads. Slate green color. Harvests over a long period of time. Excellent for freezing.
*Packman Hybrid (treated seed)**	55 from transplants	Used for years as the standard bedding plant. This one produces a large, uniform, dark green head. Vigorous plant produces many side shoots. Consistent performance. Priced per seed count.

BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Variety	Days	Comments
Long Island Improved	100	Compact 20" plant with uniform 1" sprouts. Sprouts mature from the base up. Easy to hand pick. Best grown as a fall crop.

CABBAGE

Variety	Days	Comments
Early Jersey Wakefield	65	Cone-head type, averaging 2 to 3 lb. Slow to bolt, resists splitting. Dark green head also resists yellowing. Solid head, small, compact plant.
Golden Acre Early	62	6" to 7" diameter. Tight, well balanced, round heads average 3 lb. Excellent quality. Medium green color with white interior. Compact plant good for close spacing. Short stem.
Late Flat Dutch	100	Large, drum shaped heads. Weigh 10 to 12 lb. each, 12" in diameter. Solid blue-green head with white interior. Large, spreading plant. Stores well.
Danish Ballhead	100	Slightly flattened round head with short stem. Medium dark green color with excellent wrapper leaves. Heads average 4 to 6 lb., about 8" in diameter.
Perfection Savoy	90	Large, spreading plant. Distinguished by its crinkly, puckered leaves. Flat heads average 6 lb., 8" in diameter. Distinctive flavor. Best planted so it ripens in cool, fall weather.
Red Acre	100	Heads average 8" across, 6 to 8 lb. Beautiful purplish-red color. Flattened globe shape with good wrapper leaves. Stores well.
Michihli (Chinese Cabbage)	55 - 100	Heading Chinese cabbage with a solid, cylindrical head, 14" to 24" tall, 4" in diameter. Dark green leaves, well blanched interior, sure heading. An improved Chihli cabbage. Excellent fall crop when sown in July.

CANTALOUPE / MUSKMELON

Variety	Days	Comments
Hales Best Jumbo	85	7½" x 5½" oval fruit. Well netted with indistinctive ribbing. Flesh is thick, salmon colored with excellent flavor. Fruits average 4½ lb. each.
Honeydew Green Flesh	105	7" x 8" in diameter, 5 to 6 lb. each. Smooth, creamy white rind. Flesh is light green, spicy, very sweet and juicy. Vigorous plant, ships well.
Iroquois	90	Large, round to oval shape, 7" x 8". Deep ribs, coarse netting. Orange flesh with a narrow green line between flesh and rind. Fine quality. Fusarium wilt tolerant.
Honey Rock	85	6" x 5½" round, 3 lb fruit. rind is grayish-green, with a heavy net and slight rib. Flesh is coarse, deep salmon in color, juicy and sweet. Old favorite.
*Burpee Hybrid (treated seed)**	85	Fine quality and flavor, noted for its hybrid vigor. Fruit is 4 lb., 6" x 7" oval. Coarsely netted, tan rind with deep ribs and salmon colored flesh. Market favorite. Priced per seed count.
*Ambrosia Hybrid (treated seed)**	86	Luscious, light salmon flesh is firm, juicy, very sweet and edible down to the rind. Nearly round fruits are uniformly 6½" x 6". Have moderate netting and indistinct ribs. Lovely aroma! Priced per seed count.

CARROTS

Variety	Days	Comments
Chantenay Red Cored	72	Uniform orange color on a 6" x 3" root with a blunt tip. Top is 18". Tolerates many soil types. Heavy yields, slow to bolt.
Danvers	70	Good yields even in heavier soils. Medium orange. Good interior color. 7" tapering shape, blunt tip. Slow to bolt. Strong, 16" tops.
Imperator 58	72	Small cored, medium orange root averages 8½" long and 1½" at the shoulder. 18" strong tops are dark green.
Scarlet Nantes	74	Attractive, uniform orange color with a sweet taste. 6" long x 1"wide, blunt tip, smooth surface. Tops are 13" to 15". Popular for home gardens and market.
Little Finger	60	Early, sweet, baby carrot. Tops are 8" to 10" with good attachment. Typical carrot shape, cylindrical with blunt tips, 3" long x 1" wide. Does well in heavy soils.

CAULIFLOWER

Variety	Days	Comments
Self Blanche	65 (from transplants)	Large, white head with tight inner leaves and vigorous outer leaves on a tall plant. 6" to 7" semi-domed heads. Self blanching type.
Snowball Y Improved	65 (from transplants)	Large, smooth 6" to 7" heads. Large leaves provide good head cover. Tall plant. Dependable crop with heavy yields.

CELERY

Variety	Days	Comments
Tall Utah 52-70	90 - 130	Tall, medium green stalk and foliage. Upright, compact habit, Pascal standard. 30" overall height, 10" to the first joint. Good heart development and strong roots. Will bolt in cold weather. Blanche for 2 weeks before harvesting to promote tenderness.

COLLARDS

Variety	Days	Comments
Georgia	75	Tall, 30" to 36" spreading plant with large, crumpled, blue-green leaves. Tolerant to weather extremes. Non-heading plant. Rapid growing.

CUCUMBERS / PICKLES

Variety	Days	Comments
Early Spring Burpless	63	8" to 10" long, slender cucumber. Dark green skin, nearly seedless fruit. Smooth, non-bitter skin.
Bush Crop Cucumber	55	7½" long, slightly tapered, medium green fruit. Small, bushy plant is ideal for containers or small gardens. Scab resistant. Delicious flavor.
Bush Pickle	45	The ideal pickling cucumber. Medium green color with a white spine. Bred especially for space-saving gardens and containers. Straight, 4½" long, cylindrical fruits. Disease resistance.
MarketMore	67	Vigorous vine with dark green leaves. 8" to 9" straight fruits with a slight taper at each end. Uniform fruits, dark green in color. Disease resistance. Indeterminate plants.
Straight Eight CROP FAILURE FOR 2010	65	Uniform shape and size fruits. Dark green color. 8" x 2½" fruits with rounded ends. Excellent flavor. Old favorite. Indeterminate plants.
SMR #58 Pickling CROP FAILURE FOR 2010	56	Tapered 3" x 1" dark green fruits with a black spine. Indeterminate, vigorous plant. Heavy yields. Standard for home gardens.

EGGPLANT

Variety	Days	Comments
Black Beauty	80	Glossy, purple fruits weigh up to 3 lb. each. Oval to globe shaped. Large, 24" bush. Yields 4 to 6 fruits per plant. Thornless.

ENDIVE

Variety	Days	Comments
Green Curled Ruffec	80	Large, green, curled leaves. Heads can reach 15" across. Leaves have fringed margins. Hearts can blanche to creamy white if tie leaves up the last 3 weeks of growth. Excellent quality.

GOURDS

Variety	Days	Comments
Big Apple	100	Apple shaped gourds with mottled green color skin. Measure 6" to 8" in diameter. A variety of sizes are produced from round to upright like a delicious apple. Novel, fall crafting item. Stunning when painted to resemble a red apple.
Birdhouse	100	Vigorous vine can reach up to 20', will even climb. Light green fruits with rounded necks and bowls ranging from 7" to 14" in diameter. Can be used to make bird houses when dried.
Small Fruited Mixture	100	Wonderful collection of small types for drying and ornamental use. Various sizes and shapes. Vigorous vines. Can be trellised.
Large Fruited Mixture	100	Variety of the most popular large gourds, including calabash, dipper and birdhouse. Varieties vary with availability. Many different shapes and colors.
Speckled Swan	100	The long neck curves gracefully and enlarges to resemble a swan. The bulbed base measures approx. 6" in diameter and has a flat base. Beautiful green with cream mottling.
Goblin Eggs	80	Beautiful mix of colors, in stripes, solids and speckles. All fruit are shaped like an egg, about 2" to 3"ovals. Unique size and shape, great for fall decorations! Priced per seed count.

HERBS

Variety	Days	Comments
Arugula, Roquette	35	Leafy salad green, pleasant nutty flavor when young, pungent, peppery flavor when mature. Dark green leaves are deeply serrated. Great in salads or as a garnish. Can grow in the spring or fall.
Basil, Large Leaf Italian	90	Broad, oval, crinkly leaves with the true spicy fragrance and taste. Uniform 14" plants are slow to bolt. Flowers and leaves can be used fresh or dried.
Lemon Basil	80	Annual Small pointed leaves with distinct lemon flavor.
Chives	80	Easy to grow perennial herb. Tops can be finely cut and used for giving a mild onion-like flavor to food. Grows 12" tall.
Coriander, Cilantro	80	Popular, easy to grow annual, 1½' to 2' tall. Finely cut foliage and pungent white flowers. Foliage is used as cilantro in Mexican cooking, the seeds are used as spicy coriander.
Dill, Bouquet	65	Stems, foliage and heads are aromatic. Vigorous, erect plants, 30" to 40" tall. Dark green. Compact set of blooms on slender stems. Foliage is sparse.
Lavender Vera	90	Perennial aromatic herb that forms a bushy shrub about 2 feet tall. Gray-green elongated leaves with lavender-blue flower spikes. Can be used as a fresh flower, or dried.
Sweet Marjoram	60	Tender perennial. highly esteemed for a variety of seasoning. Similar to oregano, but noticeably sweeter. attractive 12"to 24"plants with small white flowers.
Oregano, vulgare	60	Perennial herb with purple flowers. Can be used fresh or dried in a number of ethnic dishes. Dark green plant grows to 2 feet tall and tolerates poor soil.
Parsley, Curled	70	Leaves are finely curled, dark green in color. Bushy plants grow to 12" to 14" tall. Good flavor, and makes a beautiful garnish.
Sage, Broadleaf	70	Hardy, spreading plant that grows 14" to 18" tall. Distinctive silver-gray foliage that is pleasantly aromatic. Perennial. Can be transplanted.
Thyme, Common	85	Perennial herb. Aromatic gray-green oval leaves on 12" stems. Used to flavor meat and vegetables dishes. Can also be used as a ground cover.

KALE

Variety	Days	Comments
Dwarf Blue Curled	55	Uniform, low-growing plants are 12" tall with a 20" spread. Stands well and maintains color. Very hardy. High in vitamin A and C. Tightly curled blue-green leaves.

KOHL RABI

Variety	Days	Comments
Early White Vienna	58	Plants grow to 10" to 12" tall. Bulb-like, swollen stem forms above the ground. Bulbs are 2" in diameter, globe shaped, light green outside, white inside. Mild flavored, fine textured.

LEEKS

Variety	Days	Comments
Large American Flag	140	Straight , uniform, upright plants. Medium green leaves are symmetrical. Non-bulbing shanks measure 6" to 8" x 1¼". Mild flavor.

LETTUCE

Variety	Days	Comments
ButterCrunch	65	Popular bibb lettuce with dark green, thick, crumpled leaves and a creamy yellow heart. Crispy. Tolerant to bolting.
Black Seeded Simpson	45	Broad, crumpled, frilled, light green leaves on a large, upright plant. Early, crisp, good quality. Tolerant to hot weather.
Grand Rapids Leaf	45	Large, upright plant with loose, frilly, light green leaves. Resists tipburn and heat. Disease resistance.
Mesclun Mixture	45 to 65	Sweet lettuces and tangy, tender greens premixed for a gourmet treat. Colors range from light green to emerald green, bronze to deep red. Zesty flavor. Best when used young.
Gourmet Blend	45 to 50	Delicious mixture of five attractive and popular loose-leaf types. Contains Oakleaf, Ruby, Salad Bowl, Lolla Rossa and Simpson. Ideal for colorful, tasty salads or and edible garnishes.
Ruby Red Leaf	50	Compact plants with loose, crumpled reddish-green leaves. Won't fade, heat resistant. Very decorative. AAS winner.
Paris Island Cos (Romaine)	70	Upright, slightly savoyed leaves fold neatly into a well formed head. Dark green outer leaves, pale green leaves inside. Uniform. Tender and crisp. Standard romaine lettuce.
Great Lakes Head	75	Medium sized plant with dark green, fringy leaves around a round, crisp head. Solid core. Resistant to cold and tipburn. Best produced in the fall.

MANGELS

Variety	Days	Comments
Mammoth Long Red	120	Broad and long root with coarse tops. Base is pointed. Outside is dull red while the interior is white. Heavy root system, firmly rooted. Heavy yields.

MUSTARD

Variety	Days	Comments
Florida Broadleaf	45	Large, erect plant with round, green leaves. Vigorous plant. Heat tolerant, slow to bolt. Mild flavor. Distinctive white ribs with serrated margins.
Southern Giant Curled	50	Large, upright plant about 24" tall. Heavily curled, bright green leaves. Fast grower with a tangy flavor. Slow to bolt.
Tendergreen	40	Large, erect plant. Thick, dark green, oblong leaves. Maintains color when hot and dry. Not a cut and come again type. Tangy flavor.

OKRA

Variety	Days	Comments
Clemson Spineless	55	4½' tall. Erect pods are 6" long, rich, green, tapered, ribbed, entirely stringless. Spineless. Yellow flowers. Uniform.
Long Pod Green	50	Dark green, pentagon shaped pods, 7" to 8" long. 3" plant is sturdy, well branched. High yields. Pods have a slight ridge. Spineless.

ONIONS

Variety	Days	Comments
*Yellow Sweet Spanish (treated seed)**	128	Large, full globe with yellowish brown skin. Flesh is medium firm, juicy, fairly mild with sweet pleasing flavor. Good keeping quality.
White Lisbon	60	Long green onion with with skin and flesh. Tall, upright plants. Dark green tops. Used as a bunching onion. Slightly pungent flavor. Stores well.
*White Sweet Spanish (treated seed)**	128	A large white globe. Skin color is pure, glistening white. Flesh is crisp, juicy and mild. Light green foliage. Fair storage.
Red Burgundy *	110	Large, deep globe, dark glossy purple-red skin with mild firm pink-tinged flesh. pungent flavor, heavy yields. Heirloom variety. Long day, medium storage.

PARSNIPS

Variety	Days	Comments
Harris Model Early	120	Large roots, 10" to 12" long by 3½". Very smooth, refined root, free of rootlets. White flesh is very tender. Hardy plant.

PEANUTS

Variety	Days	Comments
Valencia 101* (treated seed)	120	Large Spanish type adapted to a variety of soils. Has 3 small, sweet kernels per pod. Heavy bearing. A rich flavored favorite.

PEPPERS

Variety	Days	Comments
*Golden California Wonder (treated seed)**	72 ( from transplants)	Produces large, 4" x 3½" blocky 4-lobed fruits. Can be used at the green stage, but turn a deep, golden yellow when mature. Good flavor, thick flesh. Heavy yields.
*California Wonder (treated seed)**	75 (from transplants)	One of the leading shipping varieties. Fruits are uniform, 4-lobed, thick walled, glossy dark green. Good flavor, heavy producer.
Hungarian Yellow Wax* (treated seed) SWEET	65 (from transplants)	Fruit is waxy yellow turning to red when mature. 6" long x 1½" wide. Thin walled fruits. Upright plant produces over a long period of time.
Rainbow Bell* (treated seed) *SWEET*	65 to 70 (from transplants)	Mixture of white, yellow, orange, red, lilac, purple and chocolate sweet bell peppers. Grow the best sweet bell peppers available without having to buy multiple seed packets. Great for salads, stir fries.
Hungarian Yellow Wax* (treated seed) *HOT*	65 (from transplants)	Fruits are 6" long x 1¾" wide. Blunt pointed, medium thick walls, hot flavor. Yellow turning to red when mature. Dwarf bushy plants bear continuously.
Jalapeño* (treated seed) *HOT*	75 (from transplants)	Tall, upright plants are dark green, long bearing. Fruits are 3½" long x 1¼" wide. Deep green fruits turn red when ripe. Moderately thick walls, pungent, sharp flavor.
Cayenne* (treated seed) *HOT*	70 (from transplants)	5" long x ½" wide, thin walled fruits. Dark green color turns red when mature. 2-celled fruits, wrinkled. Tall plants. Very pungent.
*Habanero (treated seed) HOT**	90	Lantern shaped, wrinkled, thin-walled peppers that are 1" wide and 2" long. Green fruit mature to golden orange. Grows best in warm, moist conditions.

PUMPKINS

Variety	Days	Comments
Big Max	120	Round shape. Weighs 50 to 100 when ripe. Rind is orange with a pink background. Flesh is yellow-orange in color, thick and coarse. Suitable for pies. Needs lots of room!
Connecticut Field	115	14" x 12", slightly flattened shape. Weighs 15 to 25 lb. each. Rind is hard, smooth, ribbed and deep orange in color. Flesh is coarse, dry, sweet, thick, orangish-yellow. Very popular.
Early Sugar or Pie	90	6" x 7" fruits, slightly flattened at the ends. Weigh 6 to 8 lb. each. Rind is hard, smooth, deep orange, somewhat ribbed. Flesh is sweet, thick, dry, bright orange and high quality. Good producer.
Jack O'Lantern	100	8" x 10", round to oblong fruits weighs 10 lb. each. Bright orange ribbed rind. Flesh is orange-yellow and thick. Grown for markets.
*Howden Field (treated seed)**	100	12" x 15" dark orange fruits weigh 20 to 25 lb. each. Consistent size and shape. Ribbed, deep round shape. Firmly attached stem. Popular for growers. Heavy yields.
Baby Boo* (treated seed)	90	2" x 3" flattened fruits average 2 to 4 oz. White rind and flesh. Flesh is edible. Stores well. Distinct ribs. Great for fall decorations.
Dill's Atlantic Giant	120	Very large, various shapes. Rind is light orange to green. Flesh is orangish yellow. Deep ribs. Capable of producing huge 1,000 lb. pumpkins under suitable growing conditions.
*Jack-Be-Little (treated seed)**	90	2" x 3" flattened globe shaped fruits. Weighs 3 to 4 ounces. Deep orange, deeply ribbed rind. Decorative pumpkins that fit into the palm of your hand. Stores well.
*Cinderella (treated seed)**	110	Vivid reddish-orange colored fruit resemble the coach from Cinderella. Flat, round shaped fruit weigh 10 to 15 lb. Distinctive ribs. Thick orange flesh is great for cooking.
*Jack-Of-All-Trades (treated seed)**	90	8" to 9" round, 10 to 15 lb. each. Very uniform in size and shape. Deep orange color with shallow ribs. Great for painting. Excellent handle attachment makes great Jack O' Lanterns. Semi-bush plant with high yields.
Lumina* (treated seed)	90	8" x 10" white fruits. Weigh 10 to 12 lb. Bright orange flesh. Smooth rind with slight sutures. Perfect for painting or carving.
*Wee-Be-Little Hybrid (treated seed)**	90	Smallest pumpkin with true pumpkin appearance. 3¾" x 3" bright orange fruits. Weigh 8 to 10 ounces. Compact vine, heavy yields. AAS winner.
*Touch of Autumn Hybrid (treated seed)**	95	3 to 5 lb. pumpkin with deep orange color and nice ribs. Medium orange color flesh. Uniform size and shape, well attached handles. Powdery Mildew Resistant!!!
*PrizeWinner Hybrid (treated seed)**	120	Large, round, 100+ lb. fruits are reddish-orange in color with shallow ribs. Red-orange flesh. Largest pumpkin with the true pumpkin shape and color. Priced per seed count.
*Mustang Hybrid PMR (treated seed)**	100	Powdery Mildew Resistant! 12" high, 10" wide, 22 lb. Dark orange rind, thick flesh. Smooth, straight sutures, Long, dark green handles. Very productive and uniform. Priced per seed count
*Camaro Hybrid PMR (treated seed)**	110	Powdery Mildew Resistant! 11" high, 12" wide, nearly global. 20 to 23 lb. Classic, orange rind with thick flesh. Firmly attached dark handles. Slight to moderate ribbing. Priced per seed count

100+ lb. 30 – 50 lb. 20 – 30 lb.

Atlantic Giant Autumn King CN Field

PrizeWinner Howden

Big Max

10 - 20 lb. 10 - 15 lb. 5 - 10 lb. Jack O'Lantern Cinderella Sugar or Pie

Jack of All Trades Lumina

3 - 4 lb. 1 lb. 8 oz.

Touch of Autumn Wee-Be-Little Jack-Be-Little

Baby Boo

RADISHES

Variety	Days	Comments
Cherry Belle	22	Bright cherry red outside. Flesh is white, crisp and firm. Short tops. Keeps firm for long periods. Globe to round shape. Slender tap root.
Crimson Giant	30	Bright crimson color. Round shape. Can get up to 2" in diameter. Flesh is white, crisp and tender. Mild flavor. Medium tops.
Early Scarlet Globe	32	Bright scarlet red color. Round to globe shape. Flesh is white, crisp and mild. Short tops. Good in sandy soils. Fine bunching type.
French Breakfast	25	Scarlet with a white tip. Oblong shape, blunt tip, about 2" long. White, crisp flesh with a mild flavor. Old fashioned favorite.
Sparkler	25	Top half is carmine red with a white base. Flesh is white, very crisp. Tangy flavor. For home garden and farm markets.
White Icicle	29	Pure white color root that is long and tapered. Medium 6" tops. Roots stay very crisp, even up to 6" long. Mild flavor. Attractive.

RUTABAGA

Variety	Days	Comments
American Purple Top	90	4" to 6" tall roots with a 13" diameter. Deep purple crown with a yellow base. Yellow flesh is firm with crisp texture. Prolific greens grow 16" tall with bluish-green leaves.

SPINACH

Variety	Days	Comments
Bloomsdale	45	Leaves are large, heavy and crinkled. Held erect so leaves remain clean. Slow to bolt. Dark green in color. Home garden standard.
New Zealand	55	Small, thick, triangular shaped dark green leaves. Large, spreading plant tolerates heat well. Drought resistant. Not frost hardy. Succulent leaf type. Tender branch tips.

SUMMER SQUASH

Variety	Days	Comments
Golden Zucchini	54	6" to 7" long, bright golden yellow fruit. Cylindrical, straight fruits. Glossy, smooth, uniform fruits with delicious flavor. Open bush habit.
Black Beauty Zucchini	45	6" to 8" x 2" fruits. Glossy, dark green fruits that are tapered at the ends. Interior is white, firm texture. Semi-open bush habit. Good yields.
Jackpot Hybrid Zucchini	52	Medium dark green speckled fruit that are long, and straight sided. Open type plants, few spines. Vigorous, high yielding. Uniform fruit. Grower favorite.
Early Prolific Straightneck	42	Straight neck, bulbous at the blossom end. 6" long, lemon yellow fruits. Interior is pale cream color. Firm texture. Tender. Prolific. Compact plant.
White Bush Scallop	47	Flat disc, 2½" to 3" in diameter with scalloped edges. Green when young, whitens as matures. Interior is greenish white, firm texture. Prolific. Closed habit. Mild flavor.
Yellow Bush Scallop	50	Round, flat disks with scalloped edges. 2" to 3" in diameter. Flesh is greenish white. Mild flavor. Firm texture. Beautiful, lemon yellow skin. Closed habit.
Golden Summer Crookneck	42	Bulbous at blossom end, curved neck. Lemon yellow exterior, creamy white interior. Flesh has a mild, sweet flavor. 5" to 6" long. Compact plant. Continuous yields.

WINTER SQUASH

Variety	Days	Comments
Delicata (Sweet Potato)	100	2 to 3 lb, oblong shaped, about 8" long. Creamy white rind streaked with green. Flesh is deep orange, moist and very sweet. Short vines. Stores well. Flavor similar to sweet potatoes.
Burgess Buttercup	110	Turban shaped dark green fruits average 3 lb. Golden yellow flesh is fine grained and sweet. Stores well. Spreading vine.
Waltham Butternut	95	Blocky, 7" long pear shape fruit. Buff colored rind with light golden interior. Sweet, fine grained flesh. Vigorous vines. Average 3 lb.
Zenith Hybrid Butternut	88	An improved butternut with outstanding uniformity and outstanding yield potential. Outperforms most hybrid butternut varieties. 8" to 11" long, average 3 lb. each.
Green Hubbard	105	Fat, short pear shape fruits weigh 12 to 14 lb. Moderately rough skin, bronze-gold in color. Orange-yellow, thick, dry, sweet flesh. Large, spreading vine. Holds well.
Blue Hubbard	110	Elongated globe shape, 7 to 10 lb. fruit. Rind is bluish-gray, flesh is orange. Very sweet, fine textured flesh. Rough, hard rind. Spreading vine habit. Stores well.
Red or Golden Hubbard	105	Globe shaped, 10 lb. fruits have a rough, reddish-orange rind. Flesh is deep orange. Solid, firm textured, sweet flesh. Spreading vine plant.
Table Queen Acorn	80	Acorn shaped, 1½ lb. fruits have smooth, dark green rinds with light orange flesh. Thin shell is pointed at the blossom end. Stores well. Vigorous vine. Heavy producers.
*Table King BUSH* Acorn**	80	Acorn shaped fruits average 1 lb. each. Rind is dark green, flesh is pale golden color. Deeply ribbed fruits have smooth skin. Bush habit is great for small gardens.
Turk's Turban	85	8" x 7" turban shaped fruits are very decorative. Reddish-orange rind is splashed with orange, white, green, red and yellow. Orange flesh is thick. Good keeper.
Vegetable Spaghetti	90	Cylindrical shape about 12" long, average 3½ lb. White fruits turn yellow when mature. Keeps well. Prolific vining plant. Stringy interior can be used like pasta.
Sweet Dumpling	100	Gourd that is edible as well as ornamental. Flattened round shape, 7 to 10 oz. Rind is cream colored with green stripes and mottling. Orange flesh is moist and very sweet with a nutty flavor.
Festival	100	Shallow, heart shaped fruit, 4" x 5", ½ lb. each. Rind is pale yellow with green and orange mottled splashes. Flesh is pale yellow and sweet. Excellent flavor. Perfect for 2 people.

SUGAR BEET

Variety	Days	Comments
Big Buck Blend	120	Large roots with white flesh. High sugar content. Adaptable to most soils. Good for stock or deer feeding. Heavy yields.

SWISS CHARD

Variety	Days	Comments
Fordhook Giant	60	Rich, blue-green leaves are deeply savoyed. Average 10" wide, 24" tall. Heavy and luscious. Broad stems are pearly white.
Rainbow	60	Earned its name by its ability to produce a wide array of vibrant colored leaves and stems. Easy to grow and prolific. great in salads or cooked (recommended to keep cooking times short to avoid colors fading.

TOMATILLO

Variety	Days	Comments
Verde	90	Popular in Mexican dishes. Plant is more vining than tomatoes are. 2" lime green fruits are covered with a papery husk. Edible raw or cooked.

TOMATOES

Variety	Days	Comments
Beefsteak	85	Scarlet red fruits are oblate shaped. Average weight is 12 ounces each. Extra large, meaty, slicing variety. Indeterminate variety.
Brandywine	90	An Amish heirloom that dates back to 1885 and is generally considered to be the world's best flavored tomato. Plants look like potato vines with good yields of extra-large (1½ lb.), firm, clear skinned, light rosy-pink fruits.
Red Cherry	75	Small, 1 ounce, globe shaped fruits weigh 1 ounce each. Large, spreading plants. Sweet flavor. Fruits are borne in clusters. Indeterminate variety.
Roma V.F.	72	Dark red, pear shaped fruits average 4 to 6 ounces each. Medium sized fruit are meaty, firm and uniform. Heavy yields, great for canning and freezing. Determinate variety.
Rutgers	80	Smooth, globe shaped fruits are bright red in color. Weigh 6 to 8 ounces each. Firm, meaty tomato. Good for canning, juicing and sauces. Indeterminate variety.
*Early Girl Hybrid (treated seed)**	54	Globe shaped fruits are bright red, weigh between 4 to 6 ounces each. Early, slicing variety with good flavor. Produces well throughout the season. Disease resistance. Indeterminate. Priced per seed count.
*Big Boy Hybrid (treated seed)**	78	Deep globe to oblate shaped fruits weigh 1 lb. or more each. Smooth, firm, red fruits have thick walls and juicy red flesh. Popular since 1949. Indeterminate variety. Priced per seed count.
*Better Boy Hybrid (treated seed)**	70	Disease tolerant variety, produces large one pound fruits all season. Sturdy plant with good leaf cover. High yields. Good canner. Indeterminate variety. Priced per seed count.
*Jet Star Hybrid (treated seed)**	70	Large, globe shaped red fruits weigh 8 ounces each. Crack resistant. Lower in acid than other red tomatoes. Firm and meaty, nice flavor. Disease resistance. Indeterminate variety. Priced per seed count.
Cupid Grape Tomato (treated seed)	66	Meaty, bright red, 1 oz. fruits are firm and crack resistant. Plants are vigorous growers. Sets loads of fruits in long trusses over a long season. High level of disease resistance. Indeterminate.

DETERMINATE VARIETIES: Tomato plants that have vines that grow little once the fruit is set. All fruit develops at the same time. Can grow without support or with short stakes. Needs no pruning.

INDETERMINATE VARIETIES: Plant keeps producing leaves and stems all through the growing season. Tomatoes of all stages of development will be on the vine at one time. Harvest lasts several months. Requires staking, cages or trellises. May require pruning.

TURNIPS

Variety	Days	Comments
Purple Top White Globe	50	Large, smooth, globe shaped roots, 2" thick, 5" in diameter. White root with a purple top. Flesh is sweet, tender. Medium tops are dark green. Productive.
Seven Top	45	Used for the greens only, the root is inedible. Dark green leaves are 20" tall. Best when harvested while young and tender. Can be over wintered.

WATERMELONS

Variety	Days	Comments
Charleston Gray	85	Large, oblong fruits, 10" x 25" weigh 20 to 30 lb. each. Light gray-green flesh with a pink-red interior. Firm and crisp. Good shipper. Large brown seeds. Some disease resistance.
Crimson Sweet	85	Blocky, oval shape, 10" x 12". Weigh 15 to 30 lb. each. Light and dark green stripes on the rind, interior is brilliant red. Excellent quality. Flesh is sweet and crisp. Small brown seeds.
Sugar Baby	75	Globe shaped fruits weigh between 8 to 10 pounds each. Dark green exterior with bright red flesh. Small, early melon. Small, mottled seeds. Doesn't store well.
Yellow Doll	68	Medium green fruit with dark green stripes. The bright yellow flesh is crisp and very sweet. Compact vines makes this watermelon excellent for small gardens. Fruits are oval, 7" x 8"., and average 5 to 7 lb. each.

HYBRID WATERMELON (Seedless)

All the delicious flavor but without the messy seeds. Seedless watermelon need to be planted with a pollinator, with a suggested ratio of two seedless plants to every seeded plant. We suggest using Sugar Baby as the seeded variety, as this one can be distinguished from the Seedless variety in the field.

Variety	Days	Comments
Triple Crown	80	18 to 20 lb. oval fruits have a green rind with dark green stripes. The crisp, red flesh is very sweet. High yielding variety that produces excellent fruit quality. Priced per seed count.

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