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Beans (Bush Snap)
Bountiful
| 36 | 9 | 0337Bountiful
In 1898 Abel Steele of Ferguson,
Ontario won a $25.00 prize
for naming this new variety
from Peter Henderson &
Company, previously known
as New Green Bush Bean No.
1. Heavy crops of excellent
quality, brittle, stringless 6-7"
pods. Productive plants grow
up to 18" tall. Bush habit, snap,
45-50 days. |
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Beans (Dry)
Hidatsa Shield Figure
| 36 | 9 | 0203Hidatsa Shield Figure
From the Hidatsa tribe who raised corn, squash, beans, and sunflowers in the Missouri River Valley of North Dakota. Shield Figure beans are described in Buffalo Bird Womans Garden (1917). This very productive variety was boarded onto Slow Food USAs Ark of Taste in 2005. Pole habit, dry, 90 days. |
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Beet
Chioggia
| 54 | 9 | 0345Chioggia
Pre-1840 Italian historic variety, introduced
to the U.S. before 1865. Named for a fishing
town near Venice. Uniquely beautiful flesh
has alternating red and white concentric
rings that resemble a bulls-eye. A feast for
the eyes; wonderful for fresh eating and
pickling. Retains markings if baked whole
and sliced just before serving. 50 days. |
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Carrot
Dragon
| 96 | 16 | 1190Dragon
The most refined purple carrot available; bred by SSE member John Navazio. Sure to be the best selling carrot at specialty and farmers markets. Beautiful red-purple exterior provides an amazing contrast with the yellow-orange interior when sliced. Sweet, almost spicy flavor. 90 days. |
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Corn
Country Gentleman
| 32 | 4 | 0366Country Gentleman
Introduced in 1890 by S. D. Woodruff & Sons of
Orange, Connecticut. Standard late-season white corn with narrow shoe peg (non-rowed) kernels. Tapered 7-8" ears grow on 7-8' stalks that often produce two ears. Home garden variety for fresh use or canning. 88-92 days. |
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Cucumber
Russian Pickling
| 8 | 2 | 1532 Russian Pickling
First offered in the 1991 SSE Yearbook by Daniel L. Flyger from South Dakota who said the seed was brought to Hutchinson County, SD by Schwartzmeer Deutsch (aka Black Sea Germans) in the 1870s. Daniel originally
received his seeds from his neighbor, Viola Neuharth. Early maturing smooth green pickling cucumber with a delicious sweet flavor and good crunch. 50-55 days. |
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Cucumber
Jelly Melon
| 0 | 0 | 1350Jelly Melon
(aka Kiwano, African Horned Cucumber) Originated in semi arid Africa near the Kalahari desert. Thorny oval fruits are filled with greenish-gold gel and lots of seeds; very high in vitamin C. The flavor is reminiscent
of pomegranate and citrus. The primary market niche is for garnishes and decorative fruits. 120 days. |
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Eggplant
Listada De Gandia
| 4 | 1 | 1196 Listada de Gandia
Introduced into southern France around 1850.
Stunning 8" oval fruits are white with purple
stripes. Small 14" plants produce heavy yields of high quality thin-skinned fruits with mild white flesh. Thrives in very hot weather. 80-90 days from transplant. |
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Kale
Lacinato (Dinosaur)
| 4 | 1 | 0623Lacinato
(aka Dinosaur, Nero di Toscana) Italian heirloom that dates back to the eighteenth century. Blue-green strap-like leaves are 3" wide by 10-18" long with a heavily savoyed texture. Excellent flavor that is enhanced by frost. Best eaten when leaves are small and tender. 62 days from transplant. |
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Lettuce (Crisphead)
Forellenschluss
| 16 | 4 | 0105Forellenschluss
(aka Speckled Trout Back) Gorgeous Austrian
heirloom with green leaves speckled with maroon. Superior flavor; holds very well in the summer heat. Our all-time favorite! Romaine, 55 days. |
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Lettuce (Crisphead)
Crisp Mint Romaine
| 16 | 4 | 0380Crisp Mint
Unique mint-like leaves with excellent flavor.
Compact heads grow upright to a height of 10". A real standout, one of our best varieties. Romaine, 45-55 days. |
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Melon
Charentais
| 3 | 0 | 1206Charentais
A true French cantaloupe that originated in the
Poitou-Charentes region circa 1920. Considered
by many to be the most divine and flavorful melon in the world. Smooth round melons mature to a creamy gray with faint ribs. Sweet, juicy, orange flesh with a heavenly fragrance. Typically the size of a grapefruit and weighing 2 pound - sperfect for two people. 75-90 days. |
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Peas
Green Arrow
| 48 | 8 | 0400Green Arrow
(aka Green Shaft) An English main crop variety
and standard home and market variety. Slim
pointed pods are 4-5" long and contain 8-11
small deep green peas. Pods are almost always
borne in doubles. Very heavy reliable production.Medium vines grow 24-28" tall. Shell, 62-70 days. |
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Radish
French Breakfast Organic
| 96 | 16 | 0420French Breakfast
(aka Radis Demi-long Rose a Bout Blanc) A
very early market garden radish of French origin. Listed by James J. H. Gregory of Marblehead, Massachusetts in 1875. Oblong and blunt, rosescarlet with a white tip. White crisp flesh with a mildly pungent flavor. Sow in the spring or fall and pick when small. 20-30 days. |
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Spinach
Strawberry Spinach
| 36 | 9 | 1217Strawberry Spinach
(Chenopodium capitatum) (aka Strawberry Blite) Grown in Europe for centuries. Very showy compact 18" plants are grown for their nutritious triangular toothed leaves and tender shoots, used in salads or steamed. Shiny red
mulberry-like fruits are edible and can be added to salads or used to make dyes. Becoming scarce. Self-seeding annual,
90 days. |
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Spinach (Malabar)
Red
| 16 | 4 | 1411Red Malabar Spinach
(Basella rubra) Tropical heatloving vine from India. Not a true spinach, but similar in flavor and usage. Freebranching climber with red leaf veins and stems. Will regrow rapidly if sprouts are cut to eat as greens. Pinch tips to
encourage branching. Stems can be cut and rooted. 50-70 days. |
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Sunflower
| 8 | 1 | 1289Sunflower Mixture
(Helianthus spp.) A complete mixture of species and forms. Extended bloom period provides a nice supply of flowers for cutting from July until frost. For longer-lasting bouquets, be sure to pick heads that are just about to open. Plants average 4-6' tall. Annual, starts blooming at 60 days. |
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Tomato (Large)
White Tomesol
| 8 | 1 | 1620White Tomesol
Pale yellow-white 8 ounce fruits with a pretty
blush of pink on the blossom end. Color will
darken proportionately with the amount of
sun exposure. Flavor is sweet, rich, and mild.
Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant. |
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Tomato (Large)
Amish Paste
| 8 | 1 | 0107Amish Paste
First listed in the 1987 SSE Yearbook by Thane Earle of Whitewater, WI. Commercialized by Tom Hauch of Heirloom Seeds, who acquired it from the Amish near Lancaster, PA. Bright red 8-12 ounce fruits vary in shape from oxheart to roundedplum. Delicious flesh is juicy and meaty, excellent for sauce or fresh eating. One of Slow Food USAs Ark of Taste varieties. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant. |
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Tomato (Small)
Cherry Roma
| 8 | 1 | 0974Cherry Roma
Winner of SSEs 2013 Tomato Tasting. Introduced to SSE by Meilie Moy-Hodnett of Maryland in 1999. Incredibly heavy set of 1" long plum-shaped fruits. Addictive sweet-spicy flavor, great fresh or dried. Fruits hold well for extended periods. Indeterminate, 75-80 days from transplant. |
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Watermelon
Golden Midget
| 2 | 0 | 1107Golden Midget
An outstanding little watermelon, with golden-yellow rind and salmon pink flesh. Pleasantly sweet, about 3 pounds in weight. Bred by Elwyn Meader and Albert Yaeger at UNH in 1959; a cross between New Hampshire Midget and Pumpkin Rind. Has a built-in ripeness indicator: fruits turn yellow when ready. Very early variety, ripening in just 70 days. |
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Watermelon
Cream of Saskatchewan
| 2 | 0 | 0778Cream of Saskatchewan
Brought to Saskatchewan by Russian immigrants. Does well in cool northern climates. Round fruits up to 10" in diameter, 4-10 pounds. A rare treat with sweet white flesh, exceptional flavor. Pale green skin
with dark stripes. Very thin rind, must be handled with carestrictly garden to table. 80-85 days. |
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