HandPicked Vegetables Catalog 2024

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BASKET BITES This selection includes vegetables that have a mounding/trailing habit that looks fantastic and performs well in a hanging basket on a porch or balcony, and that provide loads of fresh fruit.

PATIO PICKS Compact varieties that are easy to grow and highly productive . They quickly fill 8-in./20-cm and larger containers for massive appeal on patios and entryways.

GROUND BREAKERS This is our largest assortment and includes farm and garden-performing stars , sturdy hybrids, tasty fruit and good disease resistance.

Trialed, Tested and Selected The HandPicked Collection from PanAmerican Seed ® brings to market novel, high-quality varieties for the fresh market grower and hobby gardener. Our vegetables and herbs have been trialed, tested and chosen for excellent taste and fruit quality, disease resistance, earlier and longer harvests, more controlled plant habits and high productivity. These unique, hardworking varieties help bring fresh ideas ™ into the kitchen. Find out more about this exceptional collection at panamseed.com/HandPicked .

KITCHEN MINIS ™ Explore our collection of compact tabletop vegetables that grow best indoors on a counter or a sunny windowsill. Consumers will love harvesting their own fresh veggies and herbs.

Look for these symbols that indicate the categories your favorites will do well in, and then add them to your potted, basket, farm and garden vegetable programs.

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BASKET BITES

PATIO PICKS

CUCUMBER Patio Snacker F 1

STRAWBERRY Fresca TOMATO Homeslice F 1 Little Bing F 1 Little Napoli F 1 Little Sicily F 1

Quick Snack PEPPER Pot-a-peño F 1 TOMATO Topsy Tom F 1

EGGPLANT Fairy Tale F 1

6 7 7 7

23 16 22 23 16 22 17 26 27 27 27 27 26 26 26 28 28 28 28

Gretel F 1 Hansel F 1

18 18

Patio Baby F 1

Tumbler F 1

PEPPER Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry F 1 12 Candy Cane Red F 1 12 Cajun Belle 8 Golden Cayenne 9 La Bomba II F 1 9 Pot-a-peño F 1 10 Primero Red F 1 11 Prism F 1 12 Snackabelle Red F 1 14 Sweet Heat F 1 11 Trailblazer F 1 14

Micro Tom

STRAWBERRY Fresca

Sunrise Sauce F 1

Tidy Treats F 1

HERBS Dolce Fresca Basil

Everleaf Emerald Towers Basil Everleaf Genovese Basil New Everleaf Lemon Basil Everleaf Thai Towers Basil

Newton Basil

Purple Ruffles Basil

Fernleaf Dill

SIMPLYSALAD® Alfresco Mixture

SIMPLYHERBS ™ Oregano

29 29 29 29 29 29

Arugula

Rosemary

City Garden Mixture

Thyme

Global Gourmet Mixture Kale Storm Mixture Summer Picnic Mixture

Try Basil

Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry F 1 Pepper

Quick Snack Cucumber

Little Bing F 1 Tomato

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GROUND BREAKERS

KITCHEN MINIS ™

TOMATO Artemis F 1 Bellatrix F 1

CUCUMBER GherKing F 1

MINI POTTED CUCUMBER Quick Snack MINI EDIBLE POTTED PEPPER Cosmo

15 22 20 21 18 21 15 20 21 15 23 23 19 16 17 23 17 19 22 17 20 26 27 27 27 27 26 26 26 28 28 28 28

5 5

Martini F 1

EGGPLANT Fairy Tale F 1

BlushingStar F 1 Big Brandy F 1 Candyland Red

33 34 33 33 33 34 34 32 32 32

Fresh Bite Series

6 7 7 7 6

Gretel F 1 Hansel F 1

Hot Burrito Hot Fajita

Cherokee Carbon F 1 Chocolate Sprinkles F 1

Patio Baby F 1 Violet Delite F 1

Hot Lemon Zest

DarkStar F 1 Genuwine F 1

Tamale Taquito

PEPPER Aji Rico F 1

MINI POTTED TOMATO Cocoa F 1

8 Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry F 1 12 Candy Cane Red F 1 12 Cajun Belle 8 Golden Cayenne 9 La Bomba II F 1 9 Mad Hatter F 1 10 Peppi Cornissimo F 1 13 PeppiGrande Red F 1 13 Peppi Red F 1 13 Peppi Yellow F 1 13 Pot-a-peño F 1 10 Primero Red F 1 11 Prism F 1 12 Snackabelle Red F 1 14 Sweet Heat F 1 11 Trailblazer F 1 14 SQUASH Autumn Frost F 1 25 Butterbaby 25 Easy Pick Gold II F 1 24 Honeynut 25 Lemon Sun F 1 24 STRAWBERRY Fresca 24

Helix F 1

Homeslice F 1

Red Velvet F 1

Loki F 1

Siam F 1

Marzito F 1

HERBS New Bonsai Basil

Midnight Snack F 1 Orange Zinger F 1

Stellar F 1

Sugar Rush F 1 Sun Dipper F 1 Sunrise Sauce F 1

Tidy Treats F 1

New WonderStar Red F 1

HERBS Dolce Fresca Basil

Everleaf Emerald Towers Basil Everleaf Genovese Basil New Everleaf Lemon Basil Everleaf Thai Towers Basil

Lemon Sun F 1 Squash

Newton Basil

Purple Ruffles Basil

Fernleaf Dill

SIMPLYHERBS ™ Oregano

Rosemary

Thyme

NEW Bonsai Basil

Try Basil

CUCUMBER / HANDPICKED

Patio Snacker CUCUMBER Cucumis sativus Seed supplied as: Raw

GherKing

Martini

Name

Type

Fruit characteristics

Days to maturity from direct seed

Fruit size

Flower type

Disease resistance

Comments

GherKing F 1 European pickler

Dark green skin, highly spined

55-60

3-5 in./8-13 cm long

Gynoecious, parthenocarpic

HR: CMV-1, S IR: DM, PM

Early, large yields of bitter- free fruit; won’t become bitter if left on the vine. Great for high-tunnel production and gardens lacking pollinators; vigorous vines are best when trellised. Cylindrical, dark green gherkins with white spines are perfect for pickling

and fresh eating. Best in-ground.

Martini F 1

American slicer

White skin, slightly spined

55-60

5-6 in./13-15 cm long x 1.5-2 in./4-5 cm wide

Monoecious

IR: PM Features a non-yellowing, white exterior and earlier yields.

Very tender, “no peel” skin if harvested at 5 to 6 in./13 to 15 cm length, with white, bitter-free interior that is very sweet and crunchy. Staying power in the Controlled yet vigorous variety produces short, branching vines. Fruit has good flavor, crunchy texture and non-bitter peel. High-yielding with continuous harvest. Great for large containers with a small trellis; works well in pack/pot programs. heat of Summer. Best in-ground.

Patio Snacker F 1

American slicer

Medium green skin, moderately spined

50-55

6-8 in./15-20 cm long x 1.5-2 in./ 4-5 cm wide

Monoecious, parthenocarpic

Disease terminology: HR = High Resistance, IR = Intermediate Resistance Disease codes: CMV-1 - Cucumber Mosaic Virus Race 1, DM - Downy Mildew, PM - Powdery Mildew, S - Scab Flower Type: Gynoecious - predominantly female flowers, Monoecious - plants contain both male and female flowers, Parthenocarpic - plant has the ability to set fruit without pollination

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Fairy Tale All-America Selections Winner

EGGPLANT Solanum melongena Seed supplied as: Raw

Violet Delite

Name

Days to maturity from transplant

Fruit size

Fruit characteristics

Calyx color

Plant habit

Comments

Violet Delite F 1

50-55

5-7 in./13-18 cm long (baby size) 9-12 in./23-30 cm long (full size)

Bright purple, elongated

Green and Black

Upright, semi- spineless

Slender, elongated eggplants are glossy with bright purple skin and white, tender, non-bitter flesh. Fruit can be sliced lengthwise for grilling or lightly frying, and tender skin does not need to be peeled. Sliced or diced fruit is great for a stir-fry or curry; its non-bitter flavor and tender texture will complement any sauce. Plants are upright and semi-spineless, so they are very easy and painless to harvest. Great in an in-ground garden or large container. Early-maturing, highly productive variety produces clusters of attractive white fruit with violet/purple stripes. Elongated tear-drop shaped fruit are sweet and non-bitter, with a tender skin and few seeds. Fruit can be harvested when very small or left on the plant until fully mature. Petite plant habit between 18 to 24 in. (46 to 61 cm) is perfect for growing in containers or small-space gardens, with or without support. All-America Selections Winner.

Fairy Tale F 1

50-55

1-2 in./3-5 cm long (baby size) 2-6 in./5-15 cm long (full size)

Striped purple and white, elongated

Green Upright, semi- spineless

EGGPLANT / HANDPICKED

Patio Baby All-America Selections Winner

Hansel All-America Selections Winner

Gretel All-America Selections Winner

Name

Days to maturity from transplant

Fruit size

Fruit characteristics

Calyx color

Plant habit

Comments

Gretel F 1

55-60

3-4 in./8-10 cm long (baby size) 4-6 in./10-15 cm long (full size)

White, elongated

Green Upright, semi- spineless

Earliest white eggplant is highly productive, producing clusters of glossy mini-fruit that are tender and non-bitter. Indeterminate, 3-ft. (91-cm) plants can be grown in-ground or in large containers, with or without support. More productive and 5 to 7 days earlier to ripen than O.P. types. Slightly larger plant with slightly smaller fruit than Hansel. All-America Selections Winner. Early-maturing, highly productive variety produces clusters of glossy, black-purple eggplants. Non-bitter, tender fruit can be used in many culinary recipes. Like white Gretel, the petite, 3-ft. (91-cm) plants can be grown in-ground or in large containers, with or without support. All-America Selections Winner. Unique, high-yielding, compact variety produces baby-size eggplants very early, and continues producing throughout the season.

Hansel F 1

50-55

2-3 in./5-8 cm long (baby size) 6-10 in./ 15-25 cm long (full size)

Black-purple, elongated

Green Upright, semi- spineless

Patio Baby F 1 40-45

2-3 in./5-8 cm long (baby size)

Purple, egg Green Compact, spineless

Fits well into retail patio programs. Best in-ground and in containers. All-America Selections Winner.

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PEPPER Seed supplied as: Raw Aji Rico All-America Selections Winner

Cajun Belle All-America Selections Winner

Name

Days to maturity from transplant 70-75 to full ripe, 50-55 to green

Fruit characteristics

Plant habit Disease

Comments

resistance

HOT Aji Rico F 1 Capsicum baccatum

Conical, green to red 3-4 in./8-10 cm long x 1.25-1.75 in./3-4 cm wide

Extra large, vigorous

Unique, hybrid hot pepper has more vigor, higher yield and earlier ripening than O.P. heirlooms. Narrow, conical fruit with delicate citrus flavor and medium heat is crispy and thin-walled – perfect fresh or cooked, green or red. Best in-ground; large indeterminate

plants benefit from a support. All-America Selections Winner. Also available as organic seed.

Cajun Belle Capsicum annuum

60-65 to full ripe, 45-50 to green

Mini bell, green to red 2-3 in./5-8 cm long x 2-3 in./5-8 cm wide

Medium

Produces bell peppers with mildly spicy taste just right for fresh eating and salsa. Harvest green or red. Best in-ground and in containers. All-America Selections Winner.

PEPPER / HANDPICKED

Golden Cayenne

La Bomba II Jalapeño

Name

Days to maturity from transplant 85-90 to full ripe, 70-75 to green

Fruit characteristics

Plant habit Disease

Comments

resistance

HOT Golden Cayenne Capsicum annuum

Cayenne, green to yellow 3-5 in./8-13 cm long x 0.5-0.75 in./1-2 cm wide

Bush, medium

Cayenne-shaped fruit will mature from green to golden yellow and increase in heat as they ripen. Golden Cayenne fruit are excellent for cooking or fresh eating in salsa and sauces, or dried and ground into a unique, golden yellow powder. Compact bush plant performs well in medium-sized containers or in-ground, with or without support.

La Bomba II F 1 Capsicum annuum

65-70 to full ripe, 50-55 to green

Jalapeño, green to red 3-3.25 in./8 cm long x 1-1.15 in./3 cm wide

Tall

HR: BLS 1-3, TMV

Upgraded for superior disease resistance. Bears very large, high-quality jalapeños with little to no checking. Best in containers or in-ground.

= mild

= mildly hot

= medium hot

= hot

= extra hot

Disease terminology: HR = High Resistance, IR = Intermediate Resistance Disease codes: BLS - Bacterial Leaf Spot, TMV - Tobacco Mosaic Virus, TSWV - Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus

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Mad Hatter All-America Selections Winner

Pot-a-peño All-America Selections Winner

Name

Days to maturity from transplant 85-90 to full ripe, 65-70 to green

Fruit characteristics

Plant habit Disease

Comments

resistance

HOT Mad Hatter F 1

Unique disc, green to red 2-3.5 in./5-9 cm long x 2-2.5 in./5-6 cm wide

Extra large, vigorous

Flat-disc peppers are crunchy and crisp, with a delicate floral scent and rich flavor that intensifies/sweetens as it matures. In hot, dry climates, a small number of fruit will have a touch of heat close to the seed cavity, but fruit wings are always sweet. Best in-ground with support. All-America Selections Winner. Pot-a-Peño's unique compact habit is perfect for patio containers. Early maturing means this will be one of the first peppers to fruit in the garden. Tons of jalapeño fruit grow under a dense canopy of small, dark green leaves.

Capsicum baccatum

Pot-a-peño F 1 Capsicum annuum

60-65 to full ripe, 45-50 to green

Jalapeño, green to red 3-4 in./8-10 cm long x 0.75-1.25 in./2-3 cm wide

Bush, compact, medium

Harvest fruit green for a traditional spicy zip in any dish or allow to ripen to red for a sweet, spicy flavor. All-America Selections Winner.

= mild

= mildly hot

= medium hot

= hot

= extra hot

Disease terminology: HR = High Resistance, IR = Intermediate Resistance Disease codes: BLS - Bacterial Leaf Spot, TMV - Tobacco Mosaic Virus, TSWV - Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus

PEPPER / HANDPICKED

Sweet Heat

Primero Red Habanero

Name

Days to maturity from transplant 75-80 to full ripe, 60-65 to green

Fruit characteristics

Plant habit Disease

Comments

resistance

HOT Primero Red F 1 Capsicum chinense

Habanero, green to red 2.75-3.5 in./7-9 cm long x 1.25-1.5 in./3-4 cm wide

Large, vigorous

IR: TSWV One of the earliest ripening habaneros on the market, with fruit ready to harvest as early as bell peppers. Produces huge yields of fruit larger than other standard habaneros, with just about one-third the heat. Early flowering – can be sold in large pots

with flowers and immature fruit. Best in containers or in-ground. Also available as organic seed.

Sweet Heat F 1 Capsicum annuum

55-60 to full ripe, 40-45 to green

Snack, green to red 3.5-4 in./9-10 cm long x 1.25-1.75 in./3-4 cm wide

Compact

One of the earliest peppers to bear fruit! Compact, bushy plants let you ship or sell larger containers with developing fruit. Sweet and mildly spicy peppers can be harvested green or red. Best in containers or in-ground.

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Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry

Candy Cane Red

Prism

Name

Days to maturity from transplant 70-75 to full ripe, 55-60 to green

Fruit characteristics

Plant habit Disease

Comments

resistance

SWEET Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry F 1 Capsicum annuum

Mini bell, green/ white stripe to chocolate/red stripe 3.5-3.75 in./9-10 cm long x 2.5-2.75 in./ 6-7 cm wide, 3.5-4.5 oz. (99 to 128 g)

Medium

Mini bell pepper plant has unique, eye- catching variegated foliage. Early-maturing fruit ripens from green and white stripes to unique chocolate and cherry red stripes. Sweet flavor and crisp texture make it perfect for fresh eating at any stage of ripeness. Best in containers or in-ground, with or without support. Snack pepper has unique, eye-catching variegated foliage, plus fruit that ripens from green striped to solid red. Sweet flavor, thin walls, crispy texture. Perfect for fresh eating at any stage of ripeness. Best in containers or in-ground, with or without support. Sweet midi bell matures from light green to orange, and then to red. Can be harvested at all stages of maturity for a multicolored “mix” on each plant. Midi bell size is perfect for stuffed peppers, eating fresh in salads and recipes that call for a small portion of bell pepper. Early maturing and highly productive. Seed has a high germination rate and offers resistance to Bacterial Leaf Spot 0-3, 7 and 8.

Candy Cane Red F 1 Capsicum annuum

60-65 to full ripe, 40-45 to green

Snack, green/white stripe to red

Medium

3.5-4 in./9-10 cm long x 1.25-1.75 in./3-4 cm wide

Prism F 1 Capsicum annuum

75-80 to full ripe, 60-65 to green

Midi bell, light green to red

Tall, upright

HR: BLS 0-3, 7, 8

2-2.5 in./5-6 cm long x 2.25-2.5 in./6 cm wide, 2.25-2.75 oz. (64 to 78 g)

Disease terminology: HR = High Resistance, IR = Intermediate Resistance Disease codes: BLS - Bacterial Leaf Spot, TMV - Tobacco Mosaic Virus, TSWV - Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus

PEPPER / HANDPICKED

Peppi Red

PeppiGrande Red

Peppi Yellow

Peppi Cornissimo

Name

Days to maturity from transplant 95-100 to full ripe, 80-85 to green

Fruit characteristics

Plant habit Disease

Comments

resistance

SWEET Peppi Cornissimo F 1 Capsicum annuum

Corno, green to red 6-7 in./15-18 cm long x 2.25-2.5 in./6 cm wide, 4-4.5 oz. (113 to 128 g)

Large, tall, vigorous

Extra-large corno-shaped fruit ripens from green to red, with outstanding thick walls, rich flavor and more sweetness than most large-fruited peppers. Fruit is often seedless, for less preparation time for chopping and cooking. Great on the grill or stuffed and baked in the oven. To produce seedless fruit, grow it in isolation from other (non-seedless) pepper varieties. If not isolated, it will produce larger, great- tasting fruit with just a few seeds. Best grown in-ground with support of stakes or a cage. Corno-shaped pepper has outstanding crisp texture, rich flavor and more sweetness than large-fruited peppers. Fruit is often seedless, which means less preparation time for chopping and cooking; great on the grill or baked stuffed with cheese. To produce seedless fruit, grow it in isolation from other (non-seedless) pepper varieties. If it is not isolated, it will produce larger, great-tasting fruit with just a few seeds. Best grown in-ground with support of stakes or a cage. These small, pointed fruits offer incredible sweetness and rich flavor. The fruit are often seedless and are great for snacking fresh off the plant. To produce seedless fruit, grow it in isolation from other (non-seedless) pepper varieties. If it is not isolated, it will produce larger, great-tasting fruit with just a few seeds. Best grown in-ground with support of stakes or a cage.

PeppiGrande Red F 1 Capsicum annuum

80-85 to full ripe, 60-65 to green

Corno, green to red 5-6 in./13-15 cm long x 1.5-2 in./4-5 cm wide, 2.5-3.5 oz. (71-99 g)

Large, tall, vigorous

Peppi Red and Yellow F 1 Capsicum annuum

75-80 to full ripe, 55-60 to green

Red: Snack, green to red Yellow: Snack, green to yellow 3.5-4.5 in./9-11 cm long x 1.25-1.75 in./3-4 cm wide, 1-2 oz. (28-57 g)

Large, tall, vigorous

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Snackabelle Red

Trailblazer

Name

Days to maturity from transplant 70-75 to full ripe, 55-60 to green

Fruit characteristics

Plant habit Disease

Comments

resistance

SWEET Snackabelle Red F 1 Capsicum annuum

Mini bell, green to red 2-2.25 in./5-6 cm long x 2-2.25 in./5-6 cm wide, 1-2 oz. (28-57 g)

Compact HR: BLS 1-3, 7, 8, TMV

Thick-walled, blunt-end peppers have rich, sweet flavor great for fresh eating from green to red, and hold up well through grilling and stuffing. “Easy-out” stem and seeds – simply push down or cut around cap to release seed cavity for quick cleaning. Best in containers or in-ground. Tall, upright plants yield early-maturing, vibrant yellow, medium-to-large, blocky bell peppers. Holds its yellow color longer, so it is slower to turn gold/orange. Three to four-lobed fruit is perfect for stuffing. Sweet, bright flavor and thick-walled fruit add crunch to salads. Seed has a high germination rate and offers high disease resistance to Bacterial Leaf Spot 1-3, 7 and 8.

Trailblazer F 1 Capsicum annuum

70-75 to full ripe, 50-55 to green

Bell, green to yellow 3.5-3.75 in./9-10 cm long x 3.25-3.5 in./ 8-9 cm wide, 8-9 oz. (227 to 255 g)

Tall, upright

HR: BLS 0-3, 7, 8

Disease terminology: HR = High Resistance, IR = Intermediate Resistance Disease codes: BLS - Bacterial Leaf Spot, TMV - Tobacco Mosaic Virus, TSWV - Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus

TOMATO / HANDPICKED

Helix

TOMATO Solanum lycopersicum Seed supplied as: Raw

Artemis

Chocolate Sprinkles

Name

Days to maturity from transplant

Fruit characteristics

Growth Disease

Comments

resistance

CHERRY Artemis F 1 50-55

One bite of these super-sweet, rich, red cherry tomatoes will have you craving more. The unique, crisp, firm texture is great in a salad or for sauce. High disease resistance to root-zone and foliar disease will ensure excellent plant health. Best grown in-ground, including high tunnels.

Round, medium, red 1-1.3 in./3 cm long x 1 in./3 cm wide, 0.3-0.5 oz. (9 to 14 g)

HR: LM, N, TMV, ToMV

Chocolate Sprinkles F 1

50-55

Elongated, medium, dark red with green stripes 1.5 in./4 cm long x 1 in./3 cm wide

HR: F1, N First in this type with a disease-resistance package. Unique dark red with green stripe exterior and purple flesh color. Produces more fruit with better flavor than similar O.P. varieties. Best in-ground. Also available as organic seed.

Experience the taste of Summer with a perfect balance of sweet and acid from Helix red cherry tomato. With early-ripening fruit and high yields, Helix is perfect for fresh eating.

Helix F 1

50-55

Elongated, medium, bright red 1-1.4 in./3-4 cm long x 1 in./ 3 cm wide, 0.3-0.5 oz. (9 to 14 g)

HR: LB, N, TMV, ToMV

High resistance to root-zone and foliar diseases, including late blight resistance, will help ensure excellent plant health. Best grown in-ground.

Disease terminology: HR = High Resistance, IR = Intermediate Resistance Disease codes: EB - Early Blight, F1 - Fusarium Race 1, F2 - Fusarium Race 2, F3 - Fusarium Race 3, LB - Late Blight, LM - Leaf Mold, N - Nematodes, SLS - Septoria Leaf Spot, TMV - Tobacco Mosaic Virus, ToMV - Tomato Mosaic Virus, V - Verticillium Growth: CD - Compact Determinate, CI - Compact Indeterminate, D - Determinate, I - Indeterminate, SD - Semi-determinate

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HANDPICKED / TOMATO

Little Bing

Micro Tom

Midnight Snack All-America Selections Winner

Name

Days to maturity from transplant

Fruit characteristics

Growth Disease

Comments

resistance

CHERRY Little Bing F 1

60-65

Elongated, medium, red 1 in./3 cm long

CD HR: F2, V Part of the Little collection of dwarf determinate varieties.

Fruit sets and ripens over a period of a few weeks, allowing harvest of many tomatoes at one time. Yields large amounts of flavor-filled, red cherry tomatoes for fresh eating or to add to recipes. Best in containers, with or without support. Novelty variety produces an extremely dwarf plant covered with sweet fruit. Well-suited to 3 to 4-in./8 to 10-cm pot production. Best in containers. Medal of Excellence Best Program

Micro Tom

Round, small, red 0.5-0.75 in./1-2 cm long

Midnight Snack F 1

65-70

Round, medium, red with black overlay 1.5 in./4 cm long

Unique cherry tomato ripens red with an overlay of glossy black-purple on the skin when exposed to sunlight due to the accumulation of anthocyanin pigment. Sure to capture attention at retail and on the farm stand! Productive all season, yielding fruit that is well balanced and flavorful.

Great in salads or eaten straight off the plant, Midnight Snack is a guilt-free treat any time of the day or night. Best in-ground, grown with support. All-America Selections Winner.

TOMATO / HANDPICKED

Orange Zinger

Sugar Rush

Tidy Treats

Name

Days to maturity from transplant

Fruit characteristics

Growth Disease

Comments

resistance

CHERRY Orange Zinger F 1

60-65

Round, large, dark orange 1.5-2 in./4-5 cm long

HR: F1 The high-quality, crack-resistant, tasty, dark orange tomatoes have big tomato flavor with a balance of sweet and tangy. Best in-ground. HR: F1 Super-sweet elongated fruit has one of the highest Brix ratings of this type. Fast-maturing and very productive all season; produces long trusses of fruit with great flavor and texture. Best in-ground. HR: F1, V Tons of fruit power on a compact plant!

Sugar Rush F 1

50-55

Elongated, medium, red 0.75-1.25 in./2-3 cm long x 0.5-1 in./1-3 cm wide

Tidy Treats F 1

50-55

Round, small, red 0.75-1 in./2-3 cm long

Good in small-space gardens and containers, but unlike other patio types, Tidy Treats continues to produce red cherry tomatoes all season. Habit stays compact like a determinate but produces like an indeterminate. Best in containers or in-ground, grown with support.

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Topsy Tom

Tumbler

Candyland Red (Fruit shown actual size) All-America Selections Winner

Name

Days to maturity from transplant

Fruit characteristics

Growth Comments

CHERRY Topsy Tom F 1

50-55

Round, medium, red 1 in./3 cm long x 1.25 in./3 cm wide

SD Perfect for “upside down” and traditional planters. Compact/mounded.

Pliable stems ship well, hold abundant fruit, won’t break in wind. Continues to put out branches with many trusses of split-resistant, sweet fruit.

Tumbler F 1 48-50

Round, medium, red 1.25 in./3 cm long

D This superior variety for baskets and containers has a graceful, cascading habit. Prolific, extra-early plants produce up to 6 lbs./2.7 kg of very sweet cherry tomatoes.

CURRANT Candyland Red

55-60

Round, small, red 0.5 in./1 cm long x 0.5 in./1 cm wide

Stays compact and tidy, so it won’t take over like other sprawling currants; easy to grow and earlier, too. Branched trusses make for accessible harvest and fruits detach without damage for more usable fruit. Very high yields of tiny, red fruit deliver very sweet flavor. Best in-ground. All-America Selections Winner.

TOMATO / HANDPICKED

Marzito

SunDipper

Name

Days to maturity from transplant

Fruit characteristics

Growth Disease

Comments

resistance

SPECIALTY SMALL-FRUITED Marzito F 1 50-55

Elongated, mini marzano, red 2-2.25 in./5-6 cm long x0.5-0.75 in./1-2 cm wide I

HR: F1, LM, N, TMV, ToMV

Versatile and perfect for all occasions – eating fresh off the vine or cooking up in a quick sauce. The elongated shape is reminiscent of a small Roma tomato, which is great for cooking. The firm texture and sweet, rich flavor mean it can be eaten fresh like cherry and grape tomatoes. Great disease resistance, too! Resistant to leaf mold, Fusarium, nematodes and tobacco mosaic virus. Best grown in-ground, including high tunnels. Sun Dipper is an orange “dipper” tomato with elongated fruit that is easily held between your fingers for dipping into dressing on a vegetable platter. This unique elongated fruit shape is eye- catching and delicious, and it’s perfect for differentiating vegetable programs at retail. Performs well in field production as well as high tunnels. Prune plant to 1 to 2 leaders to increase fruit size up to 3 to 4 in. (8 to 10 cm) long.

Sun Dipper F 1

60-65

Elongated, pointed, orange 2-2.5 in./5-6 cm long x 0.5-0.7 in./1-2 cm wide

HR: F1, N, TMV

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HANDPICKED / TOMATO

BlushingStar

TOMATO Solanum lycopersicum Seed supplied as: Raw

WonderStar Red

DarkStar

Name

Days to maturity from transplant

Fruit characteristics

Growth Disease

Comments

resistance

BEEFSTEAK BlushingStar F 1 70-75

Oblate, ribbed, pink 2.25-2.5 in./6 cm long x 3.75-4 in./10 cm wide, 12-16 oz. (340 to 454 g)

HR: LB, SLS

Upgrade your garden with heirloom tomato flavor and modern hybrid tomato performance. Early-maturing, pink beefsteak fruit are sweet and savory, with higher yield potential and fewer blemishes than most heirlooms. Large, pink beefsteak fruit are perfect for eating fresh on a sandwich or preserving in sauce. Offers disease resistance to late

blight and septoria leaf spot. Best grown in the ground with support of a trellis or cage.

DarkStar F 1

70-75

Oblate, ribbed, purple 2-2.25 in./5-6 cm long x 3-3.25 in./8 cm wide, 8-10 oz. (227 to 283 g)

HR: LB, V Upgrade your garden with heirloom tomato flavor and modern hybrid tomato performance. Early-maturing, rich, purple beefsteak fruit has higher yield potential and fewer blemishes than most heirlooms.

Large, purple beefsteak fruit is perfect for eating fresh on a sandwich or for preserving in sauce. Offers high disease resistance to late blight. Best grown in the ground with support of a trellis or cage. Flavorful, ribbed beefsteak fruit is great for fresh eating on sandwiches and salads, and incorporated into cooked dishes. Plants produce early-maturing, bright red fruit with excellent flavor. Determinate plant habit means high

New WonderStar Red F 1

60-65

Oblate, pleated, bright red

D HR: F1,

LB, SLS, V

2.5 in./6 cm long x 3.25 in./8 cm wide, 8-10 oz. (227 to 283 g)

yields in a short period of time. Offers disease resistance to late blight and septoria leaf spot.

TOMATO / HANDPICKED

New twists on old garden favorites We trialed hundreds of heirlooms for key traits like color, flavor, quality, yield. Our favorites were selected… crossed…tested and evaluated. The result: Heirloom Marriage hybrid tomatoes, with much higher yields and earlier maturity than their parents, plus all of the great flavor and less fruit blemishes.

Heirloom Marriage Cherokee Carbon

TOMATO Solanum lycopersicum (Lycopersicon esculentum) Seed supplied as: Raw

Heirloom Marriage Big Brandy

Heirloom Marriage Genuwine

Name

Days to maturity from transplant

Fruit characteristics

Growth Comments

HEIRLOOM MARRIAGE™ COLLECTION Big Brandy F 1 75-80

Beefsteak, pink 12-15 oz. (340 to 425 g) Beefsteak, purple 10-12 oz. (283 to 340 g)

Big, pink fruit with outstanding flavor is a cross of Big Dwarf and Brandywine. Best in-ground. Robust purple beefsteak with rich flavor. A cross of Cherokee Purple and Carbon. Best in-ground. Also available as organic seed.

Cherokee Carbon F 1 75-80

Genuwine F 1

70-75

Slicer, red 10.5-11.5 oz. (298 to 326 g)

Big red slicer tomato is a cross of Costoluto Genovese and Brandywine. Ready to harvest 12 to 19 days earlier than Brandywine! Best in-ground.

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HANDPICKED / TOMATO

Bellatrix

TOMATO Solanum lycopersicum Seed supplied as: Raw

Little Napoli

Sunrise Sauce

Name

Days to maturity from transplant

Fruit characteristics

Growth Disease

Comments

resistance

ROMA Bellatrix F 1

65-70

Oval, red 2.75-3 in./7-8 cm long x 2-2.25 in./5-6 cm wide, 4.5-5 oz. (128 to 142 g)

D HR: F2, F3, LB, TMV, ToMV

Bellatrix has high resistance to late blight, a common disease of tomato plants. It also has resistance to Fusarium, a common root zone disease. Red Roma/paste tomatoes ripen in a short period of time, allowing for a large harvest for cooking sauce or making salsa. Best grown in the ground or in a large container, with or without support of a trellis or cage.

Little Napoli F 1 60-65

Red 2-2.5 oz. (57 to 71 g)

CD HR: F1, V One of the only patio Romas, it features disease resistance for better garden success.

High yields for such a small plant; enough can be harvested at one time for a batch of salsa or sauce. Best in containers.

Sunrise Sauce F 1

55-60

Orange 3-4 oz. (85 to 113 g)

D HR: F1, V The only professional non-heirloom orange Roma/paste/cooking tomato on the market. Yields large amounts at one time to harvest enough to make a batch of sauce or salsa. Small plants are ideal for small-space gardens and large containers. Easy-to-peel tomatoes are sweet and meaty,

with a taste like traditional Romas. Best flavor comes with cooking; can also be enjoyed fresh. Best in-ground.

Disease terminology: HR = High Resistance, IR = Intermediate Resistance Disease codes: EB - Early Blight, F1- Fusarium Race 1, F2 - Fusarium Race 2, F3 - Fusarium Race 3, LB - Late Blight, LM - Leaf Mold, N - Nematodes, SLS - Septoria Leaf Spot, TMV - Tobacco Mosaic Virus, ToMV - Tomato Mosaic Virus, V - Verticillium Growth: CD - Compact Determinate, CI - Compact Indeterminate, D - Determinate, I - Indeterminate, SD - Semi-determinate

TOMATO / HANDPICKED

Homeslice

Little Sicily

Loki

Stellar

Name

Days to maturity from transplant

Fruit characteristics

Growth Disease

Comments

resistance

SLICER Homeslice F 1

60-65

Round, red 5-6 oz. (142 to 170 g)

D HR: F1, V Vigorous, compact variety produces very early and bountiful yields of exceptional slicers. Perfect for patio containers and small gardens.

Little Sicily F 1

60-65

Round, small, red 3-4 oz. (85 to 113 g)

Companion to Little Bing and Little Napoli, the compact, sturdy plants produce the majority of ripened fruit over a few weeks for a large harvest. Abundant, good-tasting, small, red slicer tomatoes are great eaten fresh or used in recipes. Best in containers, with or without a trellis. Huge tomato flavor and performance. Early-maturing, round, red slicer fruit has high yield potential. Leaf mold resistance is great for growing in high tunnels or areas with high humidity. Best grown in the ground. The perfect slicer for areas with high disease pressure. Produces lots of round, red fruit that is perfect for all uses. Best in-ground; benefits from trellis for support.

Loki F 1

70-75

Medium, round, red 2.25-2.5 in./6 cm long x 3-3.25 in./8 cm wide, 6-8 oz. (170 to 227 g)

HR: F1, F2, LM, N, TMV, ToMV

Stellar F 1

70-75

Round, red 5-7 oz. (142 to 198 g)

D HR: F2, LB, V

IR: EB, SLS

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HANDPICKED / STRAWBERRY & SQUASH

STRAWBERRY Fragaria x ananassa Fresca Height: 3 to 4 in./8 to 10 cm Spread: 10 to 12 in./25 to 30 cm Seed supplied as: Raw Days from transplant to ripe fruit: 85 • Produces medium-size berries from the start of Summer through Autumn. • Best in baskets, containers and in-ground.

Fresca Strawberry

SQUASH Seed supplied as: Raw

Easy Pick Gold II Zucchini

Lemon Sun Squash

Name

Type

Exterior color

Days to maturity from direct seed

Fruit size/weight Plant habit

Disease resistance

Comments

SUMMER SQUASH Easy Pick Gold II F 1 Cucurbita pepo

Zucchini

Gold 45-50

1-10 in./ 3-25 cm long

Bush

IR: PRSV, WMV, ZYMV

Open habit with nearly no spines on the petioles for easy and continuous harvests with no pain and less scarring on fruit. Parthenocarpic variety means that plants will produce fruit without insect pollination. Harvest from a very small size with a flower attached. Best in-ground. Vigorous and strong bush plant habit will produce exceptional yields of uniform, yellow, scalloped, disc-shaped fruit with no green on the blossom end. Fruit are sweet and tender; harvest from baby with the flower attached to full size, 4 to 5 in./10 to 13 cm wide. Large quantities of male flowers are perfect for frying. Best grown in-ground.

Lemon Sun F 1 Cucurbita pepo

Patty Pan Yellow 40-45

1-3 in./3-8 cm long x 1-5 in./ 3-13 cm wide

Bush

Disease terminology: HR = High Resistance, IR = Intermediate Resistance Disease codes: PRSV - Papaya Ringspot Virus, PM - Powdery Mildew, WMV - Watermelon Mosaic Virus, ZYMV - Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus

SQUASH / HANDPICKED

Butterbaby Squash

Autumn Frost Squash

Honeynut Squash

Name

Type

Exterior color

Days to maturity from direct seed

Fruit size/weight Plant habit

Disease resistance

Comments

WINTER SQUASH Autumn Frost F 1 Cucurbita moschata

Specialty Round

Dark tan 100-105 5-7 in./13-18 cm long x 5-6 in./ 13-15 cm wide

Medium Vine

IR: PM Uniquely ribbed, round fruit ripens to dark tan with a frosted overlay. Fruit is similar in taste to a butternut squash, with superior quality, rich

flavor and a shelf life of up to 4 months after maturity, allowing for a supply of high-quality fruit throughout the Winter season. Fruit can be prepared like a winter squash; cut lengthwise or cut the top 2 in./5 cm off, scoop seeds out and roast; perfect for stuffing. Best grown in-ground. Also available as organic seed. personal-sized butternuts. High proportion of uniform fruit – around 1 lb./454 g each – means less grading for the fresh market farmer and satisfaction for the home gardener. Best in-ground; can be grown on a trellis to save even more space. Also available as organic seed. Produces exceptionally sweet, small fruit that are manageable to prepare. The first widely adaptable small- fruited butternut squash in a high- germinating, uniform strain. Higher yielding than traditional varieties. Best in-ground.

Butterbaby Cucurbita moschata

Mini butternut

Tan

100-105 4-6 in./10-15 cm long x 3-4 in./ 8-10 cm wide, 0.5-1.5 lb. (227 to 680 g)

Restricted Vine

IR: PM Produces many sweet,

Honeynut Cucurbita moschata

Mini butternut

Dark tan 105-110 4-5 in./10-13 cm long x 2.5-4 in./ 6-10 cm wide, 8-16 oz./ 227 to 454 g

Restricted Vine

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HANDPICKED / HERBS

Newton Basil

Fernleaf Dill All-America Selections Winner

HERBS Seed supplied as: Raw Dolce Fresca Basil All-America Selections Winner

Purple Ruffles Basil All-America Selections Winner

Name

Height

Spread

Days to maturity from transplant

Comments

DILL Fernleaf Anethum graveolens

12-15 in./ 30-38 cm

10-12 in./ 25-30 cm

Perfect for patio planters – dwarf, compact plants don’t need staking and won’t topple over. Can also be grown in-ground and used for traditional culinary purposes. Late flowering allows for a long harvest season and extended ornamental period. All-America Selections Winner. Mid-size plant has a unique, bushy habit with shorter internodes that shows better at retail than traditional basils and holds its controlled size in the garden without getting tall and leggy. More usable leaf yields, with traditional sweet Genovese basil flavor. All-America Selections Winner.

BASIL Dolce Fresca Ocimum basilicum

12-14 in./ 30-36 cm

10-12 in./ 25-30 cm

12-20 in./ 30-51 cm

10-16 in./ 25-41 cm

21-30

Fast-growing variety with traditional Genovese flavor features high resistance to Fusarium. Unlike similar varieties, Newton does not have a licorice aftertaste, appealing to a wide range of consumers. Large, bright green, crinkled leaves are great for vegetable wraps and fresh chopped herbs. Ornamental variety has fragrant, ruffled, deep purple leaves with mild anise flavor. All-America Selections Winner.

Newton Ocimum basilicum

18-24 in./ 46-61 cm

Purple Ruffles Ocimum basilicum

HERBS / HANDPICKED

Everleaf Genovese

Everleaf Lemon

Everleaf Emerald Towers

Everleaf Thai Towers

Name

Height

Spread

Days to maturity from transplant

Comments

BASIL Everleaf

24-36 in./ 61-91 cm

8-12 in./ 20-30 cm

30-45

Flowers up to 10 to 12 weeks later than standard basil. Well-branched variety with a traditional Genovese flavor and short internodes. Makes a beautiful towering plant with huge harvest potential for in-ground, container and hydroponic use. Flowers up to 8 weeks later than standard basil. Compact variety has short internodes and excellent branching, perfect for in-ground or container gardens. Robust Genovese flavor stands up to cooking – perfect for pesto and adding to sauce. The first lemon basil bred for season-long harvests. Flowers up to 8 weeks later than standard lemon basils. This upright variety has a bright lemon flavor – perfect for adding to dressings, marinades or chopped up in salads. Performs well in-ground and in containers. Flowers up to 10 to 12 weeks later than standard Thai basil with huge harvest potential. Well-branched variety with short internodes makes a beautiful, columnar plant that stays tidy for many uses, including in- ground, container gardens and hydroponics. Aromatic and vibrant licorice flavor complements any dish, especially Thai cuisine. Blends well when cooked in a curry or chop fresh on Pad Thai to experience full licorice aroma. Masses of medium-green leaves with occasional purple flecks and soft purple stems will brighten any retail display.

Emerald Towers Ocimum basilicum

18-24 in./ 46-61 cm

12-18 in./ 30-46 cm

30-45

Everleaf Genovese Ocimum basilicum

24-36 in./ 61-91 cm

8-12 in./ 20-30 cm

30-45

New Everleaf Lemon Ocimum basilicum

24-36 in./ 61-91 cm

8-12 in./ 20-30 cm

30-45

Everleaf Thai Towers Ocimum basilicum

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HANDPICKED / SIMPLYHERBS

SINGLE-SPECIES MULTI-SEED PELLETS SimplyHerbs™ Series • SimplyHerbs Try Basil and Rosemary are available as Precision™ Multi-Pellets. • For Growers, this offers reliable plug production, improved order fill rate, uniform quality in plug trays and improved margin, meaning more sales. • For Hydroponic Growers, this offers a higher percentage of transplantable plugs and more uniform finished product. • All varieties are best in-ground and in containers.

Try Basil

Oregano

Rosemary

Thyme

Name

Seed supplied as

Seeds per pellet

Height

Spread

Days to harvest from transplant

USDA hardiness zones

Try Basil Ocimum basilicum Oregano Origanum vulgare Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis

PMPL*

24-30 in./61-76 cm 12-16 in./30-41 cm 28

MPL

9-14

12-30 in./30-76 cm 12-24 in./30-61 cm 28

5a-9b

PMPL

12-24 in./30-61 cm 12-24 in./30-61 cm 42

7a-10b

Thyme Thymus vulgaris

MPL

8-14

12-18 in./30-46 cm 12-18 in./30-46 cm 42

5a-9b

MPL - Supplied as multi-species multi-pellets, with 3 or more seedlings per pellet. PMPL - Precision ™ Multi-Pellets assure high germination uniformity. *Each pellet includes Genovese, serrated and dark red selections.

SIMPLYSALAD / HANDPICKED

MULTI-SPECIES & SINGLE-SPECIES MULTI-PELLETS SimplySalad® Series Height: 12 in./30 cm Spread: 12 in./30 cm Plug crop time: 2 to 3 weeks • SimplySalad introduced the first multi-species multi-seed pellets for salad. • Easy to grow with very quick crop times and only one pellet needed. • Can be direct-sown in 4 to 6-in./ 10 to 15-cm pots and color bowls. • Produces more vivid colors when finished cool. • Gardeners will enjoy as both a colorful, mixed-texture ornamental and a delicious, nutritious edible. • Performs best for consumers in full sun in cool weather, or partial shade as temperatures warm up. • Best in containers.

Arugula

Alfresco Mixture

SimplySalad multi-pellets produce a well-balanced salad mix with one sowing.

City Garden Mixture

Global Gourmet Mixture

Precision Multi-Pellet

Standard Multi-Pellet

Kale Storm Mixture

Summer Picnic Mixture

Name

Seed supplied as

Seeds per pellet

Height

Spread

Days to maturity from transplant

Comments

Alfresco Mixture Arugula

MPL

10-12 12 in./30 cm 12 in./30 cm 2-4 weeks

Red and green leaf lettuces with arugula, endive and radicchio.

PMPL 6 12-18 in./ 30-46 cm

12-18 in./ 30-46 cm

2-4 weeks

Quick to establish, upright variety with a mix of lobes and smooth shapes – perfect for bunching. Harvest as young leaves with a mild, nutty flavor; leaves become spicy as they mature or are exposed to high temperatures.

City Garden Mixture Global Gourmet Mixture Kale Storm Mixture

MPL

7-9 12 in./30 cm 12 in./30 cm 2-4 weeks

Red and green lettuces.

MPL

10-12 12 in./30 cm 12 in./30 cm 2-4 weeks

Red and green leaf lettuces with spicy Asian greens.

PMPL 8 12-24 in./ 30-61 cm

12-24 in./ 30-61 cm

2-4 weeks

The first all-kale SimplySalad includes an attractive mix of textures and colors, including purple, green and blue. Lasts longer in the container than lettuce and won’t bolt. Can also be planted in the ground for all-season harvest. A season extender! Heat-tolerant, late-bolting mix of red and green lettuces.

Summer Picnic Mixture

MPL

10-12 12 in./30 cm 12 in./30 cm 2-4 weeks

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Kitchen Minis ™ tabletop compact vegetables and herbs match consumer interest for indoor plants and the desire to have fresh, homegrown harvests year-round.

HERB & CUCUMBER / KITCHEN MINIS

Quick Snack Cucumber

Bonsai Basil

HERB BASIL Seed supplied as: Raw Name

Height

Spread

Comments

6-12 in./ 15-30 cm

A compact, quick, uniform, fine-leaf Greek basil. Smaller leaves mean no chopping is required for use in recipes. It is also the first herb addition to the Kitchen Minis™ line, diversifying the product assortment.

New Bonsai Ocimum basilicum

MINI POTTED CUCUMBER Cucumis sativus Seed supplied as: Raw Name Type

Fruit characteristics

Days to maturity from direct seed

Fruit size

Comments

Quick Snack Cocktail

Dark green skin, smooth

38-45

1.5-2.5 in./ 4-6 cm long x 1 in./3 cm wide

Plants benefit from being trellised to keep upright and pinched when plant reaches top of trellis. Deliciously crisp and sweet cucumbers for your recipes! Eat fresh off the plant, or add

to a vegetable platter or fresh salad. Produces handfuls of small, cocktail- sized cucumbers over a few weeks.

Parthenocarpic variety will set fruit without a pollinator! Perfect for growing indoors. If grown on its own, fruit will be seedless. If grown next to other cucumbers with male flowers, there is potential to set seed. Be sure to place it in a location with high light and keep well-watered to allow fruit to mature. For best flavor, pick when fruit is 1.5 to 2.5 in./4 to 6 cm long.

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