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| Basil Lime |
| Basil is wonderfully variable, and this variety carries the soft, sweet citrus overtones of lime. Fabulous to try in a wide range of recipes, from fish to salads to deserts, and here in NM a delightful variation to cilantro. Fabulously aromatic, and the light yellowish-green coloring is a perfect match for the lime flavor. Organic seed. |
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| Basil Thai |
| A distinctive, unusual Basil with a light spicy flavor. As its name implies, commonly used in Asian cooking, but equally suited for other cuisines. Especially decorative as the leaves and stems are often shaded red. Grows up to 15in tall, and is good for indoor pot or outdoor garden. Organic seed. |
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| Bean Mung Seed For Sprouts |
| Mung bean sprouts contain a wide range of vitamins and mineral salts (Ca, Mg, K, Fe, Zn, Cu, P, Na) as well as a high quantity of protein (20%). They also contain all of the essential amino acids and numerous enzymes essential for good digestion. All this and tasty, too. |
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| Bean Red Adzuki Seed For Sprouts |
| Regulators of insulin, adzuki beans are believed to help lower the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood thanks to their soluble fiber. Rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and are thought to help prevent cancer. |
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| Beet Bulls Blood |
| Deep metallic leaves for this famous beet are a favorite for salads and make this beet a good dual use crop. Wonderful, tender and sweet leaves. Heirloom blood red beets themselves are wonderful, and are often harvested as baby beets. Organic seed. |
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| Beet Early Wonder |
| Early Wonder is a great all purpose beet variety, whether for the beetroot or the beet greens. Their beet greens are spicy and abundant and will rival spinach or chard, while the red scarlet colored, globe like beet root is flavorful and is produced earlier than most varieties. Early Wonder is also a great choice for container gardens. Organic seed. |
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| Broccoli Di Ciccio |
| Old reliable European heirloom variety, 2-3 feet tall light green plants, 3-4 in. bluish-green central head, lots of medium sized side shoots, non-uniform in maturity, more variable yet more productive than many hybrids, excellent quality and flavor. Organic seed. |
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| Buckwheat Seed For Sprouts |
| Rich in Potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and lecithin, buckwheat sprouts help lower the level of LDL cholesterol and blood pressure. It is also recommended for ailments such as anemia and infections, to stimulate appetite and to keep the digestive system in good health. Great addition to any salad or sandwich, as well. Organic seed. |
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| Bush Snap Bean Fructidor |
| NEW FOR 2013!Fructidor is a high-quality yellow wax bean with strong production of straight, tender, nicely-flavored beans. A very adaptable and reliable bean, resistant to Anthracnosis, white-seeded. A winner in our test gardens, and great for both market and home growers. Organic seed. |
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| Cabbage Marner Lagerrot |
| Wonderful eastern European red cabbage known for its beautiful red heads and its versatility as it can be picked from 2 to 10 lbs. Excellent fresh market cabbage that can easily be stored. We love it for its few outer leaves and its cold storage ability. Organic seed. |
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| Cabbage Premier |
| This wonderful cabbage is likely to be the first you'll see ready to harvest. Strong producer of tight 2-5 lb heads. Great for multiple season production, good resistance to bolting. Premier will make your market look like a winner, great for home growers, as well. Certified Organic seed. |
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| Carrot Nantes |
| Suitable for sprout use or vegetable cultivation. Very rich in carotene (vitamin A) and vitamins B1 & C, as well as mineral salts (P, Ca, K), it is used for its medicinal properties for high blood pressure, anemia, and skin ailments. A highly refined Nantes type carrot with consistent, sweet roots when grown for a crop. Organic seed. |
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| Chick Pea Seed for Sprouts |
| Chick-Pea (Garbanzo Bean) sprouts are very rich in minerals like iron and calcium, and provide all the essential amino acids. They are a very nutritious food, an aid against anemia, and for high-protein diets. The taste is delightfully nutty. |
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| Cucumber Lemon |
| An heirloom that was introduced in 1894 by Samuel Wilson of Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania. Similar in appearance and size to a lemon, averages 3" by 2". Was once a well-established variety in Australian markets. Used primarily for pickling, slicing and in salads. Very easy to digest. Rust and drought resistant. |
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| Detox Mix Organic Seed for Sprouts |
| High in nutrients such as antioxidants to help cleanse the body. The Detox Mix contains a blend of radish, broccoli, and clover seed designed to give a good balance of flavor and color. Terrific fresh or 'juiced'. Comes in a convenient resealable can. |
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| Fennel Seed For Sprouts |
| Here's a delightful and healthy addition to any sprout selection. Very rich in potassium and other minerals, fennel sprouts have digestive, stimulant and diuretic properties. |
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| Fennel Finale |
| A terrific Swiss selection with firm, heavy and uniform bulbs with flattened shape. Excellent bolt resistance means it can be sown from the end of February to mid July, for harvesting between June and November. One of the best open-pollinated varieties available for consistent production. Organic seed. |
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| Fenugreek Seed For Sprouts |
| Fenugreek sprouts are high in protein (23%) and mineral salts (Ca, Fe, Mg, K, Na, P, Z). Because of their capacity to aid digestion, they are often consumed by themselves, as well as with other sprouts. They also take on a different flavor when grown in direct or indirect light, so it is suggested that both ways be tried. Perhaps you'll find your favorite way, or like both for some variety. |
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| Fitness Mix Organic Seed for Sprouts |
| This is a delightful blend of Mung Bean, Radish, and Alfalfa seed for sprouts, designed to provide protein, energy, and nutrients for those on the go and physically active. Makes a nice addition to salads, sandwiches, and juicing blends after a workout. Comes in a resealable can. |
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| Flax Seed For Sprouts |
| Flax sprouts are an excellent source of anti-oxidants and are suitable to help rejuvenate and cleanse the body. Very rich in protein (20-35%), Omega-3, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, they provide all the essential aminoacids. Flax sprouts provide a good amount of fiber with beneficial effects on the digestive system and are believed tho help keep down cholesterol levels. Health benefits attributied to the Omega-3 fatty acid include anti-inflammatory properties and positive effects on high blood pressure. Flax seeds are small and easily develop a mucilaginous layer when rinsed, so are best not heavily watered. Organic seed. |
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| Garlic Chive Seed For Sprouts |
| Garlic chive sprouts belong to the Liliaceae family. These sprouts are rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, and mineral salts like Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, and Sulphur. They are thought to help lower the level of 'bad' cholesterol (LDL - Low Density Lipoprotein) and are known to strengthen the immune system. They have a tonic effect o the nervous system. Sprouts take 2 weeks to grow. |
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| Green Pea Organic Seed for Sprouts |
| This premium organic pea seed selection produces tasty, sweet sprouts. Green pea sprouts are very rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. They provide essential amino acids and a high level of protein (20-25%). These sprouts are a very nutritous food believed to help fight anemia. |
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| Kale Red Russian |
| A standard, popular kale for salads and light cooking. Very colorful and flavorful, with a nice balance of color and texture. Organic seed. |
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| Leek Blaugruner Farinto |
| A wonderful German leek offering heavy, thick, yet shorter stalks and exquisite taste. This is one of the finest of the 'blue-green' winter types. Organic seed. |
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| Leek American Flag |
| (Broad London) This leek has been known as the standard for many years for home garden and market. 'Flag' refers to its sword like foliage top. Stems average 1-1/2" in diameter by 8 to 10" high, well-blanched from the base upward. Has a delicate onion-like flavor. UNTREATED. |
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| Lentil Spanish Pardina |
| Very fine variety from Spain. Deep lustered brown lentil with good flavor and production, considered by many to be the finest of the brown lentils. Organic seed. |
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| Lentil French Blue (du Puy) |
| This is a wonderful small lentil with a deep, rich blue-green color. Considered a must for gourmet soups, and often used for sprouts. Full-flavored. Organic seed. |
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| Lettuce Flame |
| This is an excellent prizehead lettuce with a broad, open head. The leaves are deeply savoyed, frilled, and broad, with a distinctive bright-red coloring. Flame is early to mature and slow to bolt. Good crisp texture and sweet flavor. Organic seed. |
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| Melon Hearts Of Gold |
| Also known to many as 'Hoodoo', this excellent heirloom melon offers quality 2-3 lb. netted fruit, with firm, sweet, tasty flesh. One of the first 'modern type' melons and extremely popular at the turn of the early 1900's, and still highly regarded by many for its production and flavor. Organic seed. |
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| Melon Orange Flesh Honey Dew |
| This wonderful melon has light yellow-green smooth skin, with pale orange flesh. An orange-fleshed version of the regular honeydew, very sweet and delicious. Organic seed. |
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| Mixed Lettuce Leaves |
| Our own delicious blend of 5 different shaped, textured and colored lettuce leaves, which form the basis of a delicious leaf salad. Perfect grown as baby leaves, giving up to four 'cuts', or equally good grown out as more mature leaf lettuces. Organic seed. |
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| Mizuna |
| Extremely mild, yet definitely a mustard flavor. Tastes great in salads even for those that dislike the spicyness often associated with raw mustards. Also an excellent cooking green. Organic seed. |
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| Mustard Seed For Sprouts |
| Mustard sprouts are detoxifying for the liver. They are rich in mineral salts (Ca, Mg, K, P, Fe, and especially S), vitamins and chlorophyll. Like red cabbage, mustard sprouts have an ameliorative action on the immune system. Terrific to add a bit of kick to stir-fry or salad. |
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| Okra Cow Horn |
| A rare okra with 10-12" long, slender pods. Plants grow to 6-7'. An old-time heirloom from Texas named after its long pods resembling cow or steer horns. This is a heavy yielding okra with many side branches, and it can be depended upon to make a superb crop. |
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| Parsley Grune Perle |
| Easily translated as "Green Pearl". A very nice selection from our German friends and the most popular of parsley for cooking in Eastern Europe. Fine Curled leaves are heavily aromatic and flavorful. Also great as a garnish. |
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| Pepper Black Hungarian |
| This is a dual use pepper, as the purple flowers and stems make for a nice ornamental plant, but the mild, flavorful fruit are the main show. Very darkly colored fruit with a shape and size resembling a jalapeno. |
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| Pepper Keystone Resistant Giant #3 |
| Large, blocky, pendant fruit (4" x 4-3/4")and highly mosaic virus resistant. Heavy foliage reduces susceptibility to sunscald while thick stems are well-suited to the heavy fruit load. Widely adapted to all regions, it is a great alternative to those looking for a giant 'California Wonder' type of pepper, especially northern growers and market growers. Organic seed, 100g size untreated seed. |
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| Pepper Orange Habanero |
| A wonderful orange/yellow version of the famous habanero, but not quite as hot as the standard red. However, it has a 'smokey' flavoring to it the red doesn't have that many folks prefer. |
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| Pumpkin Small Sugar |
| Averaging 5-6 pounds, the sweet fruit of this variety are considered the standard for cooking and top-notch pies. The consistent rounded shape and rich orange color make them a decorator's delight, as well. Organic seed. |
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| Radicchio Palla Rossa |
| [CH17] This organic variety of Italian radicchio has a well-developed, round, compact head, with somewhat open development. Vivid red leaves, suitable for harvesting in summer or early fall. Chicory is known to have a hypoglycemic effect: consuming it causes a lowering of the body's glycemic level. This delicious healthy veggie also has a fairly high content of calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. Organic seed. |
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| Radish German Giant |
| German Giant is a very nice radish to grow out larger than other spring radishes without getting woody or spongy. Can be harvested anywhere from marble to baseball size. Bright pink/red skin, crisp white flesh with a distinct sweet flavor followed with a nicely pungent kick. In our field tests it seemed to be a bit more heat tolerant than many varieties. Certified Organic seed. |
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| Radish Hilds Blauer (Blue Winter) |
| Another fine winter radish imported from Germany. If you are a fan of Chinese winter radishes, consider this highly marketable and delicious radish. More purple than blue it adds a colorful choice to your market and table needs. A best seller. Certified organic seed. |
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| Radish Organic Seed For Sprouts |
| Here's a wonderful organic addition to Bavicchi's Geo line. Radishes are a gastric stimulant, facilitating the secretion of saliva and gastric juices, stimulating the appetite. Although they have a relatively poor energy value, radishes have a high content of mineral salts. They are a particularly excellent food when used as sprouts. Organic seed. |
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| Radish Purple Plum |
| What a wonderful diversion from 'normal' radish coloring, and great to eat, too. Vivid purple skin of this radish covers a crisp, mild, sweet, white flesh. Small round shape and quickness to harvest make it great for home and market growers. Nice to blend with other colors in mixes. Organic seed. |
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| Romaine Lettuce Red Amish Deer Tongue |
| Amish heirloom lettuce, with red blushed, tongue shaped leaves. Superior to the green variety, with better flavor. Excellent texture and beautiful formed heads. Organic seed. |
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| Romaine Lettuce Tantan |
| A terrific mini romaine at 6-8 inches tall, with a nice and consistent upright head formation. Aphid and disease resistant, bolt and tipburn resistant. All this, and still with a wonderful sweet flavor and crisp texture. Great for home and market growers alike. Organic seed. |
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| Romaine Lettuce Trout Back |
| One of the finest heirloom lettuces originating from Austria. Also called 'Freckles' & 'Forellenschluss', and well known for speckled green leaves with maroon splotches. Famous for its fine flavor and beautiful looks. Holds well in the heat and is bolt resistant. Organic seed. |
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| Rutabaga Helenor |
| Helenor is an excellent 'standard' rutabaga, with strong production of roots with golden flesh and the skin tinged red on top. Sweet and delicious, great for the fresh market and for storage. |
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| Soy Seed For Sprouts |
| Often thought of as a 'miracle' bean, soy sprouts are thought to help lower cholesterol and help prevent high blood pressure. They have a very high protein content (40%) and are very rich in mineral salts. Organic seed. |
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| Spinach Winter Giant |
| [SP07] Winter Giant (gigante d'inverno) is a very hardy plant, with broad, intense green leaves. True to it's name, it is very resistant to cold and humidity. Spinach is an excellent food, especially because of its very high content of mineral salts (K, P, Ca, Na, Mg, Fe). Organic seed. |
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| Spring Onion Evergreen |
| A favorite for market growers, yet easy for the home grower, too. Good disease resistance and strong production make this a winner. This variety tends to divide into clumps, is cold hardy and bolt resistant. |
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| Squash Early Prolific Straightneck |
| This squash is very popular in the North and Northeast of the US due to its strong, early production. The lemon-yellow fruit are club-shaped, with high-quality, firm flesh. Organic seed. |
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| Squash Golden Summer Crookneck |
| Very popular vigorous bush squash, and a prolific cropper throughout the season. The curved, club shaped golden skinned, waited fruits have delicious buttery flavor with firm texture. Ideal for freezing. |
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| Squash Long Island Cheese |
| Old Long Island heirloom known as the original 'Cheese Wheel' pumpkin or squash. Smooth, heavily ribbed, tanned skin with a deep orange somewhat sweet flesh. Not as prolific as some of the modern hybrids, but one of our favorite baking varieties for flavor. Organic seed. |
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| Swiss Chard Argentata 2 |
| [SC09] This is a top-quality, organic version of what is perhaps the finest Swiss Chard available. An erect plant with long, broad leaves, slightly crinkly, intense green color, and with very white and very wide stalks. Has a fairly high content of mineral salts (K, Ca, P, Fe) and antacid properties. Organic seed. |
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| Swiss Chard Flamingo |
| With a wonderfully mild sweet flavor typical of the Swiss Chards, Flamingo gives the added benefit of striking, bright pink coloring to stems and veins. The beautiful coloring is available very early in development, giving the added benefit of using Flamingo leaves as baby greens or micro-greens, or as wonderfully tasty mature stalks. |
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| Tomatillo Husk Tomato Grande Verde |
| This traditional Mexican heirloom produces a prolific bushy plant growing 3-4' tall and across, and does well in partial shade. Green 2" sweet fruits are ripe when the fruits burst through husk. Blended with hot peppers to make Mexican green sauce. Fruits have best flavor when washed with mild soap and then rinsed off thoroughly, which removes the sticky coating on the outside of the fruit. Organic seed. |
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| Tomato Black Prince |
| This wonderful tomato is a Russian treasure with a smooth flavor and great balance. A favorite of our market and home growers for fresh eating. A best seller. Although indeterminate, the compact growth makes it suitable for patio and other smaller gardens. Heavy producer of small, 2-4 oz round fruit loaded with terrific flavor. |
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| Tomato Brandywine Black |
| NEW FOR 2013!Brandywine Black is another variant of this ever-popular heirloom tomato, but with the deeper color typical of purple-black varieties. Rich, spicy flavor with large meaty fruit. Organic seed. |
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| Tomato Brandywine Red |
| Considered one of the finest and most classic of heirloom type tomatoes, Brandywine is a heavy producer of large red beefsteak fruit on indeterminate potato-leaf vines. Consistently near the top of any best-tasting tomato list, this red strain is a selection from the original Amish heirloom dating to the late 1800's. |
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| Tomato Great White |
| This heirloom is the finest and the largest of the white tomatoes. Produces wonderful beefsteak fruit, up to 1 lb each, ripening from a pale to creamy yellow. Thought to date to the post Civil War era. Indeterminate. |
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| Tomato Green Zebra |
| A green tomato even fully ripened, and considered one of the finest of its type. Full flavored masterpiece that is a wonderful heirloom variety. Terrific salad slicer with a sweet-spicy flavor. Semi-determinate. Organic seed. |
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| Tomato Kelloggs Beefsteak |
| Many folks consider this heirloom tomato to be one of the top 10 for flavor. Indeterminate vines produce large 1 lb or better juicy beefsteak fruit, with a rich 'orange juice' golden color all through. The flavor is sweet, yet amazingly complex and bold. This appears to adapt well to a wide variety of growing conditions. Packets organic seed, 10 gram size untreated. |
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| Tomato Matina |
| This very early variety bears loads of 2 to 4 oz. red fruit with the terrific flavor normally found only in the huge beefsteaks. Ripens up to a full month earlier than many beefsteak varieties. Potato-leaved plants put on large clusters of abundant tomatoes, and even though they start early, continue to bear throughout a long season. Heirloom from Germany. Indeterminate. Organic seed. |
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| Tomato Old German |
| Old German is a long-time favorite. Huge boat-shaped striped Mennonite heirloom tomatoes rich in flavor and perfect for slicing. When ripe, they display a beautiful mottled/striped blend of colors from gold to red. Indeterminate. Organic seed. |
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| Tomato Red Pear |
| TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK - MORE DUE FEB 2013This is a great tomato with mini 1" pear shaped fruits bore in large clusters and are an heirloom favorite. The flavor is fuller and richer than regular cherry and grape types. A great treat for home and market growers, good for salads and snaking. Indeterminate. |
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| Tomato Rose De Berne |
| (Rose of Berne)This is a terrific heirloom from Switzerland, and our favorite fresh eating/table tomato. On nearly every 'short-list' for best tasting tomato. The vines are vigorous, fairly disease resistant for an open-pollinated tomato, and will produce large quantities of medium to large round fruit, 6-12 oz. The tomatoes are a rose shade of red, with a sweet, deep, rich tomato flavor. The thin skins make for easy slicing and eating, but keep the moisture level of the soil constant to avoid splitting. Indeterminate. |
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| Tomato Yellow Pear |
| Heirloom lemon-yellow version of the small red pear tomato. Perfect for salads, snacking, and to mix with other colors. Nicely flavored without being overly sweet. Indeterminate. Organic seed. |
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| Watermelon Moon & Stars |
| As for its appearance, the name says it all. The dark green rind is covered with small yellow specks (stars) and commonly also will have at least one large yellow blotch (moon). The leaves also have yellow specks. But where the looks of this melon attracts attention, it is the rich flavor of the bright red flesh that has folks coming back for more, not overly sweet and like many 'old-style' watermelons best with a bit of salt. A terrific heirloom watermelon with strong production. Organic seed. |
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