Another unique variety developed by Tom Wagner around in the mid 1900’s. Named in 2008 “Zebra Rita” on his visit in Belgium and France, during which he stayed in the house of Rita Declercq. The seeds he had with him he named after her in appreciation. These TomatoFest organic seeds produce indeterminate plants that yield abundant crops of medium-sized, 8-12 …
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Tomato – Ox Heart
From 1925. Productive, dark-pink/red ox heart shaped, 1-2 lb., juicy, meaty fruit with few seeds and mild flavors. First Planted: 2013 Days: 84 Size: Indeterminate Color: Pink Season: Mid-Season Type: Heirloom From
Read More »Tomato – Nepal
Originally from Farmers Seed Co., from India’s Himalaya Mountains. Big sprawling plant producing abundant crop of 6 to 10 -oz., smooth, round, scarlet-red fruits with little cracking and intense sweettomatoey flavor. A great keeper if picked green late in summer and allowed to ripen when wrapped in paper. First Planted: 2013 Days: 75 Size: Indeterminate Color: Red Season: Mid-Season Type: Heirloom From
Read More »Tomato – Thieneman Australian Heart
These tomato seeds were passed to the late Joe Thieneman, a nurseryman from Louisville, Kentucky by an Australian during WWII. Joe grew it continuously thereafter and to this day, his family still grows it and sells plants in their nursery. These organic tomato seeds produce large, indeterminate, regular-leaf tomato plants that are moderate to heavy producers of HUGE, red, 1 …
Read More »Tomato – Halfmoon China
The Halfmoon China tomato has tall vines producing 3-inch, white beefsteaks with melon-like flavor. Elegant taste and appearance. First Planted: 2013 Days: 79 Size: Indeterminate Color: Other Colors Season: Mid-Season Type: Heirloom From
Read More »Tomato – Yellow Russian
The Yellow Russian tomato has 3-inch yellow flattened globes with a mild but sweet flavor. First Planted: 2013 Days: 78 Size: Indeterminate. Color: Yellow-Orange Season: Mid-Season Type: Heirloom From
Read More »Tomato – Surender Indian Curry
From Indian gardener, Surender Katta. This organic tomato seeds produce short, compact, determinate, regular-leaf tomato plants that yield 2″, red, slightly flattened fruit that is juicy and more acidic than sweet for Indian curries. A very good choice for a patio garden or small garden or hanging basket. First Planted: 2013 Days: 70 Size: Determinate Color: Red Season: Mid-Season Type: Open-Pollinated From
Read More »Green Pork Chile
This Green Pork Chile is a variation on a Bobby Flay recipe.In the summer, when tomatillos and peppers are fresh, I would make the slow salsa. At other times of the year, use the quick salsa.
Read More »Lavandula stoechas
Lavandula stoechas is also known as Spanish or French Lavender. It smells good and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Like other lavenders, it is associated with hot, dry, sunny conditions in alkaline soils. Spanish Lavender is more fragile than common lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), as it is less winter hardy; but harsher and more resinous in its oils.
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Stock offers a wonderfully spicy, distinctive scent. In Sunnyvale, plant it in spring as earlier as February — this annual thrives in cool temperatures and stops blooming once hot weather arrives. It’s especially wonderful in window boxes and planters at nose level, where its sometimes subtle effect can best be appreciated. Stock is slightly spirelike and comes in a wide …
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