Page 1 of peppers, pumpkins, radish, rutabaga, southern favorites, salsify, spinach by Heirloom Seeds

peppers sweet capsicum annuum 15 soil ph 6.0 start peppers indoors 6 weeks before the last spring frost sow the seeds ¼ inch deep in fine potting soil pepper seeds need warm soil to germinate the best germination rates occur when soil temperature is between 72 to 80 degrees f use heating cables or a propagation mat to maintain soil temperature seeds will take 10-15 days to germinate transplant ouside 1-2 weeks after last spring frost 7047 aconcagua 75 days named after mt aconcagua in argentina the pendant shaped 10½ x 2½ fruits are sweet crunchy and mature to a beautiful red color great for frying pkt 20 seeds $1.50 7014 bull nose 55-80 days a prolific variety from india that dates back to 1759 this bell pepper is both hot and sweet the ribs are very pungent but the thick flesh is mild and sweet pkt 20 seeds $1.50 75 california wonder 75 days this large thick walled juicy sweet pepper is the most popular variety grown in the united states today a delicious 4 pepper used in salads or for stuffing pkt 25 seeds $1.50 o75 25 seeds certified organic $2.50 77 california wonder gold 72 days similar to california wonder pepper except the fruits ripen to a bright yellow-gold color the beautifully colored 4 fruits grow on plants that are 24-30 tall pkt 20 seeds $1.50 o77 20 seeds certified organic $2.50 78 california wonder purple 72 days similar to california wonder pepper except the fruits mature to an unusual dark purple color the plants grow 24 to 30 inches tall and bear fruits that are thick walled and weigh about 6 ounces each pkt 20 seeds $1.50 7023 chervena chushka 85 days this sweet and crunchy bulgarian heirloom was primarily used for roasting but is also great eaten fresh the tapered fruits measure 2 at the shoulder by 6 long and ripen from green to brown to a bright red color pkt 20 seeds $1.50 71 golden summit 65 days -this old yugoslavian heirloom has been in cultivation for over 200 years the light green fruit turns a beautiful gold color maturing to a bright deep red very sweet pkt 10 seeds $1.50 7021 golden treasure 80 days this sweet italian variety has medium thick flesh and thin skin the long two lobed fruits mature to a lovely yellow color full of flavor pkt 20 seeds $1.50 7043 jimmy nardellos 85 days this legendary heirloom was introduced to the u.s by guiseppe nardello in 1887 a favorite from italy the productive 2 plants yield plenty of sweet frying peppers pkt 10 seeds $1.50 7005 keystone giant 78 days these vigorous 30 inch plants grow plenty of big blocky 5 inch fruits a variety known for its thick dark green flesh as well as its heavy yields tasty pkt 25 seeds $1.50 79 king of the north 65 days this green pepper is great for short seasoned areas the dark green fruit is blocky shaped and thick walled having 3 lobes a good choice for stuffing or eating pkt 25 seeds $1.50 o7046 napolean sweet 80 days a good old fashioned variety that grows 2 feet tall with large mild 8x4 inch fruits nice and crunchy when green or let mature to a red color for extra sweetness pkt 15 seeds certified organic $2.50 7049 orange bell 85 days crunchy and sweet this 4x3 inch blocky pepper is excellent for stir-frys or eaten fresh delightful on relish trays and salads very prolific and a good choice for freezing pkt 15 seeds certified organic $2.50 7045 orange sun 90 days the crunchy sweet taste of this large blocky bell variety makes it a great choice for eating raw or using in stir-frys the thick-fleshed fruits start out dark green maturing to a beautiful glossy orange color pkt 20 seeds $1.50 7032 pimento 65-90 days this heavy yielder is great for canning the upright 2½ foot plants yield smooth 3 x 2½ heart shaped fruits very sweet when bright red at maturity pkt 20 seeds $1.50 7035 pimento red cheese 82 days a spanish heirloom that s great for making quality paprika the 3 round fruits have thick skins and are flat similar to a cheese wheel bright red at maturity pkt 20 seeds $1.50 7024 sheepnose pimento 70-80 days this very flavorful variety is an ohio heirloom from the family of nick rini the sweet juicy cheese pimento fruits are 3x4 and are a good choice for canning the sturdy 2 foot plants yield plenty of meaty peppers pkt 20 seeds $1.50 7009 sweet banana 65 days these banana shaped fruits are wonderful either in salads or frying the 6 inch peppers are sweet and mild growing on plants that average 20 inches high pkt 25 seeds $1.50 7013 sweet chocolate 58-86 days delicious medium sized tomato shaped fruit make for a change of pace from the ordinary the thick flesh starts out a glossy green eventually maturing to a wonderful chocolate-brown color good for northern gardens pkt 20 seeds $1.50 7028 tequila sunrise 60-78 days these tasty carrot-shaped fruits ripen from a deep green to a beautiful golden-orange the 1-1½ foot plants are very ornamental and bear firm and crunchy 4 fruits with a sweet but slightly sharp flavor when ripe pkt 20 seeds $1.50 7044 tollies sweet italian 80 days these sweet and crunchy 4 ½ inch fruits are a great choice for frying or eating fresh the long tapered fruits mature to a beautiful scarlet color pkt 10 seeds $1.50 7006 yolo wonder 75 days a larger and more mosaic resistant variety than the california wonder pepper the 2 foot plants grow thick walled peppers that mature to a beautiful red color pkt 25 seeds $1.50 capsicum annuum 7026 balloon 90-100 days this very unique variety has unusual bell-shaped fruits measuring 3 across with 3 or 4 flat square-tipped wings the tall 3-4 foot plants yield fruits that are both sweet and hot the thin flesh and wings are sweet and crunchy while the seeds and placenta are extremely hot very unusual pkt 20 seeds $1.50 7015 birdseye chili 90 days an extremely pungent variety that matures to a bright red color the compact 1-1½ foot plants grow bushy and are covered with 1 erect fruits great for containers pkt 20 seeds $1.50 peppers hot 7036 anaheim chili 70-90 days heavy bearing 2-2½ foot plants bear plenty of medium-thick fleshed fruits the 8 x 1½ peppers are moderately pungent and mature to a beautiful red color great for drying or frying pkt 20 seeds $1.50 7037 ancho 88-150 days a favorite mexican variety fat heart shaped 4 x 3 fruits mature to a red brown color and are extremely wrinkled when dry the mildly hot distinctive flavor makes this the choice of many pkt 20 seeds $1.50 7033 black hungarian 70-80 days a very attractive heirloom with green foliage highlighted by purple veins and flowers the 3 foot plants grow 2-3 fruits that resemble jalapenos a mildly hot pepper with good flavor pkt 20 seeds $1.50

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