Heirloom Vegetables

The streaking doesn't go through to the flesh, but the fruits sure were beautiful in the garden. The flavor was fairly mild without being watery. There are minimal seed pockets and not a lot of “slime” surrounds the seeds themselves.

According to Garry and Wendy Lowe, of Twin Meadows Organics Farm in British Columbia, it's one of the sweetest carrot varieties and can be used for multiple purposes, including bunching, baby carrots or bulk supply.

The flesh can get woody and tough if the roots are allowed to grow too large, so harvest frequently. Planting a row of beet seeds every two weeks through early summer and into early July, allows for continual harvests well into the autumn.

Top your burger or roast beef sandwich with a thick, juicy slice of beefsteak for extra-meaty flavor. Heavy, fleshy and versatile, these tangy, sturdy, almost smoky-flavored tomatoes are a popular favorite.

Abe's favorite is used for making ketchup, tomato juice and slicing. Fruit makes a great slicing tomato. Introduced at the University of Arkansas in 1960, the late season producer offers abundant 6-8 oz.

I wanted to see if there were any noticeable differences in the growth and production of the plants that might be attributed to its fertilization program. Their fruit production was typical, but the foliage stayed attractive far longer than those plants...

These treasures of the tomato family are full of garden-fresh juiciness, sweetness, and tang. Heirlooms are actually a range of tender, old-fashioned varieties. Cut up an assortment of heirlooms, then sprinkle with a dash of sea salt and a drizzle of...

About ten years ago, Vermont t-shirt maker Bo Muller-Moore designed a logo for a couple of farming friends featuring the phrase." In 2006, this caught the attention of fast food company Chick-fil-A, which uses the slogan "Eat Mor Chikin" to promote its...

Top your burger or roast beef sandwich with a thick, juicy slice. Heavy, fleshy, and versatile, beefsteaks are tangy, sturdy, almost smoky-flavored tomatoes. In Italy they serve layers of sliced beefsteaks, fresh mozzarella, and whole basil leaves, with...

The laughter, though, translates into purchases. The flattened, round fruit has heavy ribbing and a bumpy rind. Long Island Cheese The smooth tan skin and flat shape of this pumpkin make it look much like a wheel of cheese.

Use in salads, sauces, or baked dishes. With their stems still attached, these bright red, mildly flavored tomatoes look like they were just picked from a rich summer garden. Grown in greenhouses all year round, they're our tomato of choice when we crave...

We love to give them their moment in the spotlight, all by themselves. Heirlooms are actually a range of tender, old-fashioned varieties. We focus on creating healthy, high quality foods from our highly maintained and enriched soils on our small scale...

Showcase vine-ripened tomatoes' peerless freshness in dishes such as tomato and basil bruschetta. The warm sun has coaxed these fire-engine red beauties to the peak of ripeness. Juicy and firm, bursting with tangy, sweet, concentrated tomato flavor.

Top your burger or roast beef sandwich with a thick, juicy slice of beefsteak for extra-meaty flavor. Heavy, fleshy and versatile, these tangy, sturdy, almost smoky-flavored tomatoes are a popular favorite.

Tomatoes can be buried up to the top 2 sets of leaves. Fertilize with Age Old Grow every 10-14 days. A strict 3-4 year rotation, remove vines at the end of the year, fungicide. Use Kozy-Coats or Victorian Bell Cloches to protect young plants.

Bush varieties: sow 3-4 feet apart. Start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to anticipated transplant date in 4 inch pots. Pumpkins can tolerate a light frost, but must be protected from a hard frost.

Summer Purple even scored surprisingly high in our winter trial evaluations. In some areas of the US, symphylans (also known as garden centipede) can severely impede the plant growth of many crops.

Start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to anticipated transplant date in 4 inch pots. IR indicates intermediate resistance. PM | Powdery Mildew. Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing all dirt, then store in a warm, dry...

As soon as 2-3 true leaves have formed, thin loose-leaf types to 10-14 inches apart; icebergs, butterheads, and romaines to 12-16 inches apart. HR: DM, Nr. IR: LMV 1. For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat tolerant varieties for summer.

Fungicides can reduce certain diseases when properly selected and applied.Fully vine-ripen fruit only for local retailing or use. Organically grown. When first true leaves develop, transplant into plug trays or 3-4" pots for large, stocky 7-8 week transplants...

Organically grown. Root-bound, leggy plants that have open flowers or fruit when planted out may remain stunted and produce poorly. Keep temperature of the starting mix at 75-90°F (24-32°C); tomato seeds germinate very slowly in cooler soil.

Root-bound, leggy plants that have open flowers or fruit when planted out may remain stunted and produce poorly. Keep temperature of the starting mix at 75-90°F (24-32°C); tomato seeds germinate very slowly in cooler soil.

Spray infected plants with Pyrethrin. HR indicates high resistance. Keep beds evenly moist and/or use shade cloth to maintain quality during heat waves. IR indicates intermediate resistance.

Pumpkins can tolerate a light frost, but must be protected from a hard frost. Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding. High in fiber and essential minerals, their colorful orange flesh signifies an abundance of the antioxidant beta-carotene.

Fungicides can reduce certain diseases when properly selected and applied.Fully vine-ripen fruit only for local retailing or use. Organically grown. When first true leaves develop, transplant into plug trays or 3-4" pots for large, stocky 7-8 week transplants...

When first true leaves develop, transplant into plug trays or 3-4" pots for large, stocky 7-8 week transplants for earliest crops. Fungicides can reduce certain diseases when properly selected and applied.Fully vine-ripen fruit only for local retailing...

Organically grown. Root-bound, leggy plants that have open flowers or fruit when planted out may remain stunted and produce poorly. Keep temperature of the starting mix at 75-90°F (24-32°C); tomato seeds germinate very slowly in cooler soil.