Vegetable Edible Fruit Or Nut Plant For Sale In Illinois

If you like to eat them, you definitely should grow them! * The radish ( Raphanus sativus ) is an edible root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family that was domesticated in Europe in pre- Roman times.

If you really want to grow a record breaker do your homework on growing techniques, fertilization, etc. * These are the seeds that can grow the largest pumpkin in the world! * They have pink/orange ribbed skin and given the proper conditions can grow...

* Crimson Sweet is a heirloom variety that has been around a long time. Oval to round fruit with red sweet flesh and small seeds, maturing in 85 days. * It is currently still one of the most popular varieties in the world! * Produces 20-25 lb.

* California Wonder peppers are an open pollinated heirloom variety of sweet bell pepper. * This is a timeless classic. * Blocky shape, excellent for stuffing with a sweet mild flavor.

* Sow seed early to mid spring in a greenhouse in a rich soil. Grow them on fast and plant out after the last expected frosts. * Requires a rich, well-drained moisture retentive soil and a very warm, sunny and sheltered position.

This will force the plant to produce side branches that will produce fruit much sooner and more flowers and more fruits. * This gourd is often dried when ripe and used as a percussion instrument called an ipu heke in contemporary and ancient hula.

Well rounded, heavily netted medium ribbed fruit. * It is recommended to be grown in full sun. * Seeds germinate in 10-15 days. * Hearts of Gold is an Heirloom Variety of cantaloupe developed by Roland Morrill in 1895.

* The fruits are beautiful hanging on the vines so it is recommended to grow on a trellis if possible. * Native to Ethiopia but now found all over the tropics. * This wild cucumber has edible fruit which are very tasty when green and extremely bitter...

They are best harvested when 8" long. * Golden Summer Crookneck is a bush type plant that yields of buttery-yellow squash with narrow curved neck that are very easy to grow. This squash is very tender and full of flavor.

If you like to eat them, you definitely should grow them! * The radish ( Raphanus sativus ) is an edible root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family that was domesticated in Europe in pre- Roman times.

Mix Lettuce from Proven Selections has sweet and tangy red and green leaves that are delicious in salads and sandwiches. It is best harvested by cutting the outer leaves first. Harvest in the morning so the plants can have all night to plump up with water.

Bell Boy Pepper from Proven Selections is a thick-walled, flavorful pepper. The longer it is left to ripen on the plant, the sweeter it becomes. It is wonderful when picked and eaten fresh from the garden.

Detailed growing instructions are included. In 2006, the Guinness Book of World Records confirmed the Ghost Chili as the Hottest Chili pepper in the World. Now, you can grow your own Ghost Chili Pepper no matter what your green thumb level is.

Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato from Proven Selections requires stakes or cages to support the heavy, 1 lb. Grow in gardens and raised beds and use fresh. Heirlooms have a stronger tomato flavor than other varieties.

Maturity: 75 days after planting. Vines yield all summer and need staking. Good flavor makes this a great tomato for slicing and fresh eating. Medium-size (6 oz. To 8 oz.) slicing tomato with exceptional yields.

Well rounded, heavily netted medium ribbed fruit. * It is recommended to be grown in full sun. * Seeds germinate in 10-15 days. * Hearts of Gold is an Heirloom Variety of cantaloupe developed by Roland Morrill in 1895.

Spears turn green when cooked. Purple Passion Asparagus has rich color and high yields. Large-diameter spears have 20% more sugars and emerge later than green varieties, protecting them from early frost damage.

The yellow onion has thick layers. Yellow Onions are great all-purpose onions. They have a nice balance of strong but sweet flavor and become sweeter the longer they are cooked.

Maturity: 50 to 60 days after planting. Plants bear heavily and quickly, producing massive crops of mild, thin-skinned, narrow eggplants. Good choice for containers and cool regions, though also grows well in milder areas.

* Newer varieties have taken over the commercial world, as you may notice in your grocery store, that are flavorless and hardBut great for shipping!! This old standby will not disappoint.

* Fennel is used as a flavoring in some natural toothpastes. * An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils but prefers a sunny dry position. * Many cultures in India, Afghanistan, Iran, and the Middle East use fennel seed in cooking.

Pick from late spring until winter. Bright Lights Swiss Chard from Proven Selections grows huge 20 in. Stalks in 5 vivid colors, ranging from red to gold. The stems keep color and flavor even after light cooking and give a rich, crisp, peppery bite.

Can or dry for later use. Juliet Grape Tomato from Proven Selections produces a generous crop for snacking, salads, pastes and sauces. Fruit has a long shelf life without harvesting every day.

Long vines need staking or grow the plant in a tall cage. The Big Boy tomato is a classic variety that has great flavor. This is a big, sandwich-type slicer with smooth, bright red fruit.

It grows quickly (it can grow up to 3' in one season!) and will add instant beauty wherever you put it. There it is used to enrich and perfume soups, stir-fries, rice and other culinary dishes.

For best results, use Jobe Organics Granular Fertilizer at time of planting and every eight weeks throughout growing season. Jobe Organics Granular Fertilizer for Vegetables and Tomatoes (2-7-4) gives gardeners a fuss-free environmentally friendly option...

Dwarf indeterminate. Maturity: 65 days after planting. Resistant to verticillium wilt (V) and fusarium wilt (F). Cherry tomato (1 in.) with great flavor. Fruits ripen over a long harvest season.