Heirloom

Hippeastrum x johnsonii, the St. Joseph's lily, is reportedly the first hybrid amaryllis ever produced. A very easy and low maintenance perennial that has long been a staple of Southern gardens.

The large, white lined, fragrant red trumpets of St. Joseph's Lily are born atop thick sturdy stems in late spring. A very easy and low maintenance perennial that has long been a staple of Southern gardens.

These beans are tender and crisp when picked young with an almost sweet flavor profile. I would love to know what your favorite heirloom pole beans are! This European heirloom is an active climber that will grow to amazing heights.

A customer favorite is the Brandywine tomato . Its pinkish-red skin doesn't hold up well to being poked and squeezed by human hands, but buyers everywhere are aware of Brandywine's reputation as possibly the world's best-tasting tomato.

From transplanting seedlings to planning your garden layout to preserving your harvest to sharing your heirlooms as gifts, this is an adventure steeped in dazzling colors, Old World traditions and delectable flavors.

X | Black Rot DM | Downy Mildew F | Fusarium Wilt. Direct seed April through June. Reapply as necessary. HR indicates high resistance. Start autumn/overwintering varieties May—July for transplanting June—August.

PM | Powdery Mildew Overall Rating:. Bee attractant flowers or beehives will help yields — misshapen or non-developing fruit is often the result of poor pollination. Vines develop 4-6 round, orange, slightly ribbed, 7 inch diameter, scrumptious wonders.

A reliably productive variety, these palm-sized fruit string on creeping vines like Halloween garlands. For pure white color, harvest prior to full maturity, because this one turns a very pale yellow when fully ripe.

X | Black Rot DM | Downy Mildew F | Fusarium Wilt. Start autumn/overwintering varieties May—July for transplanting June—August. Using Reemay or Summer Insect Barrier can also provide control.

This buff colored squash originally selected by Howard Dill has taken first prize for size in contests all over the US. The granddaddy of them all, Dill's Atlantic Giant can tip the scales at over 800 pounds.

While picking individual leaves helps extend the season somewhat, all eventually become bitter as they begin to bolt Seed that has been coated with a clay-based material to form a larger, round shape.

Consider adding them to the list for next year's garden. The only thing I disliked about this tomato was its tendency to have hard, green shoulders. I grew seven tomato varieties this year.

IR indicates intermediate resistance. Contact your local county extension agent if you suspect you have a problem. They lay their yellowish-colored eggs on the undersides of leaves, which hatch into caterpillars that can cause severe root and head damage.

A strict 3-4 year rotation, remove vines at the end of the year, fungicide. IR indicates intermediate resistance. Overwatering can cause fruit to crack. Flea beetles and tomato hornworms.

Packed with vitamins K and A, this hearty member of the onion-family is superb in soups and stews, grilled, or sliced into slivers and added to omelets. Hannibal is a perfect complement to mixed roasted veggies and other fall staples.

While picking individual leaves helps extend the season somewhat, all eventually become bitter as they begin to bolt Seed that has been coated with a clay-based material to form a larger, round shape.

The first sign of cabbage worms will be off-white butterflies fluttering near the plants. Excess nitrogen or a boron deficiency can cause hollow stem. Add 1 tablespoon of molasses.

Short 5 foot vines produce 6-12 of these fascinating miniature pumpkins. These charming little orange pumpkins are 3-4 inches across, flattened and ribbed, with small, strong stems.

The huge, heavy, radiant deep orange squash have defined ribs that may develop a tan highlight. Topping out at a massive 50-125 pounds each, these giants are great for carving or straight off the strong, rangy vines for attention-getting autumn displays.

Growing legumes and incorporating them back into the soil increases the organic carbon content, and improves the soil fertility and water holding capacity of the soil. A great all purpose crop that works three ways.

On our farm, stands of Lacy Phacelia are a constant buzz of bee activity like no other plant with the exception, perhaps, of buckwheat in full bloom. Recommended seeding rate: 3 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 7 pounds per acre.

Numerous 12-18 inch fruit are borne on vigorous 10 foot vines and weigh up to 15 pounds. Similar shape to Cinderella but more deeply ribbed with a thick, strong handle. PM | Powdery Mildew.

The 20-30 pound, intensely bright orange pumpkins have defined ribs and strong handles for jack-o-lanterns. Large spreading 10 foot vines produce 4-6 carving pumpkins per plant. Work in shovelful of compost and 1/2 cup TSC's Complete fertilizer into hill.

Start May—July for transplanting June—August for a fall crop. Mature buds should be 1-1 1/2 inch, firm and well formed. If you've turned up your nose to Brussels sprouts in the past, Roodnerf will certainly turn you into a fan!

A beloved, early-maturing selection from Italy, this elongated, compact radicchio has brilliant red leaves with starkly contrasting white midribs and veins. Plants are most vigorous and the flavors are better when daytime air temperatures are between...

Use row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting. Sow greens every couple of weeks to ensure a continuous supply of young plants. Aphids and flea beetles. Enjoy them in soups, lightly steamed, or raw for a low calorie and highly nutritious...

We love to give them their moment in the spotlight, all by themselves. Cut up an assortment of heirlooms, then sprinkle with a dash of sea salt and a drizzle of fruity extra-virgin olive oil.