Page 1 of salsify, swiss chard, tomatoes, turnips and watermelons by Heirloom Seeds

20 salsify tragopogon porrifolius soil ph 6.0 to 6.5 sow the seeds in loose soil as soon as the ground can be worked in the springtime sow ½ inch deep in rows 12 inches apart thin plants to one every 4 inches harvest the roots in the fall a frost will improve the flavor of the roots 4301 mammoth sandwich island 120 160 days the off-white roots of salsify resemble slender parsnips but have an oyster-like flavor the roots grow 8 x 1½ inches and taper to a point the creamy white flesh is delicious in soups and stews an excellent winter keeper pkt 75 seeds $1.15 swiss chard beta vulgaris cicla group soil ph 6.5 to 7.0 sow seeds outside in a wide row 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost sow 2-3 seeds every 6 inches in all directions in a wide row once the seeds sprout thin to one plant every 6 inches 1015 fordhook giant 55 days introduced in 1934 the broad dark green heavily crinkled leaves grow on thick white 24-28 inch stalks grow delicious greens throughout the entire season pkt ¼ oz $1.15 o1015 ¼ oz certified organic $1.85 1010 large white ribbed 60 days a very productive variety with large broad creamy white stalks and smooth dark green leaves produces fresh greens spring through fall pkt ¼ oz $1.15 1020 lucullus 53 days an excellent variety with light green crinkled leaves and white stalks outstanding home garden variety a great choice for fall planting pkt ¼ oz $1.15 1017 rainbow 60 days reintroduced heirloom variety multicolored leaves have a dramatic effect in the garden midribs are red pink orange and yellow with mild flavor and stunning colors pkt 100 seeds $1.15 o1017 100 seeds certified organic $1.85 1018 rhubarb 55 days dating from 1857 this delicious heirloom is equally delicious raw or cooked the crimson stalks and leaf veins contrast nicely with crinkled leaves pkt ¼ oz $1.15 1025 ruby red 55 days tender sweet chard with red stalks dark greenish-red heavily crumpled leaves plants grow 18 to 24 inches tall grows well in spring summer or fall pkt ¼ oz $1.15 o1025 ¼ oz certified organic $1.85 tomatoes lycopersicon lycopersicum soil ph 5.5 to 7.0 sow tomato seeds indoors six weeks before the last spring frost using individual 3 pots always use heating cables or a propagation mat to maintain soil temperature after four weeks transplant into larger pots about 10 days before the last spring frost start hardening off the plants gradually outside a week after the last spring frost transplant plants outdoors spacing the plants 2 feet apart in rows 3 feet apart 151 ace 83 days originally introduced by the campbell soup company in 1953 these vines are filled with firm 7-8 ounce tomatoes an excellent canner with nice red color and mild flavor determinate vines pkt 25 seeds $1.50 195 allerbest 80 days from munich germany this variety dates back to 1916 the smooth bright red crack resistant fruits are very firm and meaty with the taste of an old treasured heirloom tomato the large plants are filled with 4-5 ounce globe shaped fruit with few seeds indeterminate vines pkt 20 seeds $1.50 116 amish paste 82 days originally from the amish of wisconsin we acquired our seed from the amish farms in lancaster pa the deep red 8 ounce fruit resembles an acorn with thick flesh and few seeds an excellent canning tomato indeterminate vines pkt 20 seeds $1.50 190 anna russian 68 days beautiful pink heart shaped fruit can weigh up to 1 pound this high yielding tomato has sweet juicy flesh and superb flavor with foliage that is sparse and droopy indeterminate vines pkt 20 seeds $1.50 101 aunt ruby s german green 80-95 days the large 1 pound beefsteaks have a deliciously sweet but spicy flavor and grow in clusters of two or three they turn a light green when ripe with just a hint of yellow and a pink blush underneath indeterminate vines pkt 20 seeds $1.50 196 banana legs 75 days the small 4 x 1½ fruits are bright yellow and resemble a small banana the flesh is meaty with a low acid taste while the plants have lacy foliage indeterminate vines pkt 20 seeds $1.50 137 besser 75 days from the freiburg region of germany this old favorite dates back to the 1800 s the plants produce very sweet ¾ fruits in clusters of up to 12 indeterminate vines pkt 20 seeds $1.50 o137 20 seeds certified organic $2.50 164 big rainbow 85 days the large 1 to 2 pound deep orange fruits on this variety are covered with beautiful red streaks and spots the firm low acid flesh has a delicious flavor while the large vines provide plenty of leaf cover indeterminate vines pkt 20 seeds $1.50 154 big red 85 days from a family in southern illinois who simply referred to it as that that big red tomato the large vines produce 16 to 24 ounce huge sweet red fruit with just enough bite for that delicious old fashioned home grown taste indeterminate vines pkt 20 seeds $1.50 102 black from tula 85 days this rich and sweet tasting tomato provides plenty of foliage cover while growing smoky dark reddish black luscious tomatoes originally from the ukraine it makes a terrific addition to any garden indeterminate vines pkt 20 seeds $1.50 193 black krim 70 days a russian heirloom with fruits that are deep red almost black color with green shoulders the globe shaped fruit weigh 8-12 oz each and have a unique salty flavor that is different from any tomato you ve ever tasted indeterminate vines pkt 20 seeds $1.50 197 black prince 85 days old russian heirloom has become very popular in gourmet restaurants the smooth round fruits have a deep garnet skin color with dark reddish brown flesh harvest when the shoulders still have a trace of green indeterminate vines pkt 20 seeds $1.50 o1041 blondkopfchen 75 days this german variety will produce a large crop of rich and sweet golden colored cherry-sized tomatoes resistant to cracking the fruits grow in clusters and will continue to produce till frost indeterminate vines pkt 20 seeds certified organic $2.50 1051 bloody butcher 60-65 days an early season type that produces deep crimson colored 4 ounce fruits in clusters rich tomato flavor and heavy crops make this variety a great choice indeterminate vines pkt 20 seeds $1.50 130 bonny best 75 days this old heirloom is often judged as one of the 5 best tasting a great medium sized tomato up to 8 oz with bright red color noted for its fine flavor indeterminate vines pkt 25 seeds $1.50

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