Annuals - Vegetables

Annuals - Vegetables

The Hot Pepper Anaheim, 'Capsicum annuum', is a very popular chili that is mildly hot. Anaheim produces long, tapered, pungent medium thick peppers. Anaheim peppers are among the most commonly used chilies in the United States, with a bite ranging from mild to moderately hot, these long, slender, lobed peppers come in varieties also known as New Mexican, long green, long red, or California. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often.

Banana Supreme Non Bell Sweet Peppers

The Sweet Pepper Banana Supreme, 'Capsicum annuum Hybrid', is an improved sweet banana type pepper with up to 37% greater yields. The Sweet Banana Supreme is an early producer of sweet banana peppers that measure up to 8 inches by 2 inches. The peppers are sweet with a smooth skin. It slowly matures to red but remains sweet. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often.

Beefmaster Tomato

The Tomato Beefmaster, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is one of the largest beefsteak types. The meaty tomatoes are big enough to overlap burgers and sanwiches. Beefmasters are nearly seedless and they have the fine beefsteak flavor. They shine as a slicer and the good-flavored fruit is tolerant of cracking and peeling. Some may weigh up to 2 pounds. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Beefsteak Tomato

The Tomato Beefsteak, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is an old favorite. The huge tomatoes can reach up to 2 pounds. This old favorite is for those who love meaty, thick, tasty, large tomatoes for sandwiches. They are also useful for almost any dish that would benefit from rich tomato flavor. The vines are so vigorous that we recommend wire cages to hold up the plants and tomatoes. Pole Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Better Belle F1 Sweet Bell Peppers

The Sweet Bell Pepper Better Belle F1, 'Capsicum annuum', is an early great-tasting variety with very blocky and thick-walled four-lobed peppers. Better Belle pepper plants maintain large fruit size and good production all season. Beter Belles are alsoTobacco Mosaic tolerant. This 1 1/2'-2' tall bushy plant requires little care. Pinch off early flowers to encourage plant growth. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size.

Better Boy Tomato

The Tomato Better Boy, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is a popular all around hybrid, featuring high yields of smooth textured fruit with excellent flavor. The Better Boy tomato has been a household name among home gardeners for years. Better Boy tomatoes consistently produces good yields of smooth, large, flavorful tomatoes that weigh about 1/2 to 1 pound each. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Big Beef Tomato

The Tomato Big Beef, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is a beefmaster type with twice the yields. Coupled with old-fashioned, rich flavor Big Beef features colossal fruit size and yield, uniformity and a full spectrum of disease resistance. The fruits are globe-shaped and smooth, weighing 8 oz. to 1 pound. It is a indeterminate variety to try in virtually any climate because they adapt easily to different environments. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Big Chilli Hot Peppers

The Hot Pepper Big Chili, 'Capsicum annuum', is a compact plant that bear tremendous yeilds of mild, thick walled fruit. The Big Chili has larger fruits than other Anaheim chili peppers. Large crops of the 8 inch long peppers are produced over a long harvest period. The Big Chili Pepper is used for roasting, peeling, and in cooked dishes. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often.

Big Early F1 Sweet Bell Peppers

The Sweet Bell Pepper Big Early F1, 'Capsicum annuum', is huge. This elongated bell pepper produces a 3 to 4 lobed-fruit up to 8 inches long by 4.5 inches wide. Stuff a Big Early for a full meal because they are so large you do not need two for a meal. Big Early Bell peppers are an excellent choice for garden beds and large containers. Pinch off early flowers to encourage plant growth. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size.

Big Girl Tomato

The Tomato Big Girl, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', features a solid fruit that matures to a rich red color. Big Girl is a heavy producer of large, bright red, firm fruits weighing up to 1 pound. This variety is full-season bearing and is more crack-tolerant. Big Girls are a highly adaptable intermediate tomato variety and they are resistant to verticillium and fusarium wilts. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Black Beauty Eggplant

The Eggplant Black Beauty, 'Solanum melongena', produces broad, egg-shaped fruit with dark purple skin on 24" to 28" plants. Black Beauty grows well in most areas. The large spreading plants are capable of producing 6 to 12 fruits on each plant. Eggplant is a very international vegetable. If nighttime temperatures drop below 60 degrees, the fruit will not set. Eggplant prefers rich, deep, loose soils with large amounts of organic material. Provide 1 inch of water a week if it does not rain.

Blushing Beauty Sweet Bell Peppers

The Sweet Bell Pepper Blushing Beauty,'Capsicum annuum', displays unusual colors of the four-lobed 4 x 4 inch fruitthat make this bell pepper an ornamental as well as a useful pepper plant. The fruit colors change from ivory to blush to red, then to orange-red and finally, a darker red as they mature. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size.

Burpee Big Boy Tomato

The Tomato Burpee Big Boy, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is a very vigerous plant with heavy foliage that produces large fruit. The Burpee Big Boy is a long time best seller with firm, smooth, red fruit, great flavor, and excellent quality. It is popular for plant or fruit sales at roadside markets and in garden centers. Burpee Boy was introduced 1949. It's incredible productivity and gorgeous, perfect, large scarlet fruit made it an instant hit. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Burpee Hybrid II F1 Cucumber

The Cucumber Burpee Hybrid II F1, Cucumis satiovus, displays dark green large fruit with white spines. This plant is Monoecious which produce separate male and female flowers on the same plant. The Burpee Hybrid II Cucumber (Slicing) has cool, crisp flesh with great flavor. The cucumbers are best when oicked at 7 to 8 inches in length. Cucumbers have a shallow root system and therefore require regular moisture. Do not let cucumbers get too big because the vines stop producing if over mature cucumbers stay on the vine.

Burpless Supreme F1 Cucumber

The Cucumber Burpless Supreme F1, Cucumis satiovus, produces large numbers of flavorful, crisp, medium sized cukes. The Burpless Supreme F1 cucumbers produce very nice straight cukes. Cucumbers prefer full sun and rich, well-draining soil and they are easy to grow.. They are delicious eaten alone, and they are a tasty addition to tossed salads, main dishes, and appetizers.

Bush Crop F1 Cucumber

The Cucumber Bush F1 Pickle, Cucumis satiovus, is great If space is limited. Bush varieties requires two-thirds less space than vining cucumbers. This bush variety produces large numbers of medium sized pickles. The Bush F1 variety grows nicely in containers and produces abundant crops. Bush cucumbers produce very nice straight cukes. Cucumbers prefer full sun and rich, well-draining soil. They are delicious eaten alone, and they are a tasty addition to tossed salads, main dishes, and appetizers.

Bush Pickle Cucumber

The Cucumber Bush Pickle, Cucumis satiovus, is great If space is limited. Bush varieties requires two-thirds less space than vining cucumbers. The bush variety grows nicely in containers and produces abundant crops. Bush cucumbers produce very nice straight cukes. Cucumbers prefer full sun and rich, well-draining soil. They are delicious eaten alone, and they are a tasty addition to tossed salads, main dishes, and appetizers.

California Wonder Sweet Bell Peppers

The Sweet Bell Pepper, California Wonder, 'Capsicum annuum', has blocky 4 inch peppers that are great for stuffing. California Wonder produces high yields of extra-large fruits over a long period of time. California Wonder is probably the most popular open pollinated bell pepper in producton today. The peppers have thick walls and are heavy pepper fruits with a crispy, sweet taste. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size.

Caribbean Red Hot Hot Peppers

The Hot Pepper Caribbean Red Hot, 'Capsicum annuum' , is even hotter than Habanero! The extremely hot, wrinkled fruit tapers to a blunt point. The Caribbean Red Hot ripens to a beautiful deep red and has the same distinctive taste of the Habanero. The plants grow up to 30 inches tall and the fruit packs mega heat. Plants and fruits are identical to orange habanero only fruits ripen from celery to ruby red. Use gloves and do not touch any other part of the body after harvesting. Wash your hands immediately.

Cayenne Long Slim Hot Peppers

The Hot Pepper Cayenne Long Slim, 'Capsicum annuum', produces dark green, long fruit maturing to red. The fruits are slim, pointed and wrinkled. The Long Slim Pepper plant is a strong, spreading plant, 20-24 inches tall. It is great for processing and drying. Their intense flavor adds zest to sauces, salads, soups, stews, dips and dried seasonings. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Use gloves and do not touch any other part of the body after harvesting. Wash your hands immediately.

Celbrity Tomato

The Tomato Celebrity, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', produces large glossy tomatoes that have light green shoulders. Celebrity has great flavor in firm, 8-ounce crack-free fruits. This mid-early variety will produce under a broad range of conditions and in most regions and they have good blight tolerance and foliage cover. Celebrity is a determinate variety. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Cherry Bomb Hot Peppers

The Hot Pepper Cherry Bomb, 'Capsicum annuum', produces 30% to 50% more than open-pollinated types and bears round, thick-walled peppers. The very thick walls of the Cherry Bomb allows for more absorbtion of pickle brine. This plant is the variety to grow for homemade pickled peppers. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Harvest when peppers begin to turn green to red.

Cherry Pick Non Bell Sweet Peppers

The Sweet Pepper Cherry Pick,'Capsicum annuum Hybrid', is a high-yielding, sweet cherry variety that is perfect for pickling. The round fruits are extremely uniform with excellent flavor. Cherry Pick peppers detach cleanly for easy pickling. The hybrid Cherry Picks offer more uniformity in size than the open pollinated cherry peppers. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often.

Chocolate Beauty Sweet Bell Peppers

The Sweet Bell Pepper Chocolate Beauty, 'Capsicum annuum', is a sweet non-pungent variety that bears unique, deep brown fruit. The medium-large, smooth 3 and 4 inch lobed fruits matures green to a chocolate color and they are tobacco mosaic resistant. Chocolate Beauty is an incredibly delicious sweet pepper, especially when they are mature and fully ripe. Pinch off early flowers to encourage plant growth. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size.

Early Dividend Broccoli

The Broccoli Early Dividend, 'Brassica oleracea', is an early variety that bears medium size heads, then quickly produces 3 to 4 inch secondary heads. Early Dividend provides impressive yields with good dark green color and outstanding side shoot development after the main head is cut. Semi-domed heads with medium bead are vitamin rich and flavorful. Broccoli prefers rich, moist, well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Soil PH should be very slightly acid to neutral. Harvest the heads when buds are tight, just before they open into yellow flowers.

Early Girl Tomato

The Tomato Early Girl, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is a very early slicing variety that produces tasty fruit throughout the summer. There's no faster, better-tasting tomato than Early Girl. Early Girl produces huge crops of 4 to 6 ounce fruits that are great for canning or slicing. It produces dark red fruits in abundance and is an outstanding early variety for short season gardens. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Garden Salsa Hot Peppers

The Hot Pepper Garden Salsa, 'Capsicum annuum', has moderate to hot pungent fruit and has medium-thick walls tapering to a point. The Garden Salsa pepper is a perfect variety for home-made salsa with just the right amount of "heat". Garden Salsa is a tapered hot pepper with numerous 7-8 inch long by 1 inch wide peppers. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often.

Golden Bell Sweet Bell Peppers

The Sweet Bell Pepper Golden Bell, 'Capsicum annuum', produces a golden pepper with good fruit size. The Golden Bell pepper is great for chili and salads and for just eating by itself. Arguably, it is the sweetest tasting pepper with nice, juicy, thick flesh. They can be picked green or you can wait for the fruits to turn yellow for the sweetest flavor. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size.

Golden Summer Sweet Bell Peppers

The Sweet Bell Pepper Golden Summer, 'Capsicum annuum',is a heavy yielder of beautiful golden-yellow four lobed, blocky fruits. Golden Summers have an outstanding sweet, mild flavor. This bell pepper is lime green ripening to golden yellow and is 4-lobed. The Golden Summer Bell Pepper plant provides good foliage cover for the sweet bell peppers that are excellent stuffed or added to salads. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size.

Grapette F Tomato

The Tomato Grapette F, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', Thin-skinned and juicy, with a distinctive flavor and inviting shape. The oblong fruits present themselves in clusters of 16 to 40 and weigh just 1/3 to 1/2 oz each. These small tomatoes are easy picking and even easier eating. Grapette F is ideal for gourmets cooks current preference for smaller, gourmet-type tomatoes. They are also resistant to Fusarium Wilt. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Habanero Hot Peppers

The Pepper Habenero, 'Capsicum chinense', is one of the hottest known peppers in the world! It adds fire and a distinctive citrus flavor to salsas, chutneys and soups.The Habenero Chile Pepper is prized by chile aficionados not only for its intense heat, but its distinct fruitiness. The Habeneros will turn a bland barbeque into a fiery feast. Harvest when 1 inch long or longer. Use gloves and do not touch any other part of the body after harvesting. Wash your hands immediately.

Heartland Tomato

The Tomato Heartland, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is an excellent performer and is ideal for small space gardening. The dwarf compact plants produce lots of good-flavored fruit. The vines grow to about 3 feet and have lovely big leaves. The tomatoes are very tasty and weigh a nice 6 to 8 ounces. Heartland tomatoes can be grown in a large pot such as a 1/2 whiskey barrel size pot. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Hungarian Yellow Wax Hot Peppers

The Pepper Hungarian Yellow Wax, 'Capsicum annuum', is a medium-hot Old World favorite that is the perfect pick for pickled peppers. This pepper is also known as the Hot Bananan Pepper. The Hungarian Yellow Wax pepper was developed in Hungary and has a waxy color that resembles bees' wax. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Harvest when peppers are yellow and 3 to 4 inches long.

Husky Cherry Gold Tomato

The Tomato Husky Cherry Gold, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is an upright plant that produces 1 oz fruit. The four foot tall plants bears loads of delicious 1 inch round fruits. Husky Cherry Gold offers a long and abundant harvest. The sweet, golden fruits are somewhat larger than the typical cherry tomato. Grow them staked or caged without pinching. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Husky Cherry Red Tomato

The Tomato Husky Cherry Red, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is an upright plant that produces 1 oz fruit. The Husky Cherry Red produces big yields of cherry tomatoes borne on long clusters all season long. This plant only grows to 4 foot tall which gives the gardener a lot of fruit in a small area. They can be grown in a container with a cage support. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Jalapeno M Hot Peppers

The Pepper Jalapeno M, 'Capsicum annuum' is popular for Tex-Mex dishes and for pickling. The dark green fruits can be left on the bush to mature to a fiery red color. The fruit grows to a length of three inches. To promote increased production, pick peppers regularly. Jalapeno M is the hot pepper every one knows. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Use gloves and do not touch any other part of the body after harvesting. Wash your hands immediately.

Jet Star Tomato

The Tomato Jet Star, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', produces tasty, mild-flavored fruits that matures early with tremendous yields. Jet Stars have large tomatoes that have few scars or cracks. The indeterminate vines produce heavily with or without support, but support is recommended. This early variety is compact and provides good flavor and low acidity. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Kung Pao Hot Peppers

The Hot Pepper Kung Pao, 'Capsicum annuum', has long, skinny red peppers that are similar in appearance to the cayenne. The Kung Pao Pepper is a fairly recently introducted hybrid with excellent mildly hot flavor and is often used in Thai and other Southeast Asian cuisines. The fruits are very long, to 6-9", and dark red in color, with thin walls. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Use gloves and do not touch any other part of the body after harvesting. Wash your hands immediately.

Little Fingers Eggplant

The Eggplant Little Fingers 'Solanum melongena', produces an abundance of slim long, dark purple, 6 to 8 inch fruits. Little Fingers is unique because of the fact that they can be harvested when they are no longer than your little finger. If left to grow longer, the flavor and thier sweet, mild taste are unaffected. Warmer ground temperature promotes faster growth. If nighttime temperatures drop below 60 degrees, the fruit will not set. Eggplant prefers rich, deep, loose soils with large amounts of organic material. Provide 1 inch of water a week if it does not rain.

Patio Tomato

The Tomato Patio, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is excellent for containers and small gardens, producing fruit on compact plants. The Patio tomato produces small 4 ounce fruits on a bush-type plant. These plants do not require staking and have good disease tolerance. The plants are compact and upright. They produce their fruits from the bottom of the plant. The 25 inches tall dwarf plants are compact and grow well in containers. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Premium Crop Broccoli

The Broccoli Premium Crop, 'Brassica oleracea', has large, firm dark green heads with small buds. This hybrid has the ability to hold its quality longer on the plant than most varieties. Good for freezing and widely used by processors and home gardeners. Late summer planting is recommended in warm summer areas or short spring areas. Broccoli prefers rich, moist, well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Soil PH should be very slightly acid to neutral. Harvest the heads when buds are tight, just before they open into yellow flowers.

Purple Beauty Sweet Bell Peppers

The Sweet Bell Pepper Purple Beauty, 'Capsicum annuum', is a compact plant with very meaty, thick-fleshed, sweet, purple peppers. It is unlike most peppers which start out green, this one starts out purple and provides color early in the season. This is another exciting pepper to add to your collection of beautiful sweet bell peppers. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size. Pinch off about 50% of the flowers.

Red Beauty Sweet Bell Peppers

The Sweet Bell Pepper Red Beauty, 'Capsicum annuum', is an early, prolific variety bearing very sweet four-lobed peppers with thick walls. The brilliant bright red extra thick-walled bells are juicy and sweet. Red Beauty peppers are widely adapted and easy to grow. They also are tobacco mosaic resistant.The peppers turn from green to red when mature. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size. Pinch off about 50% of the flowers.

Roma Tomato

The Tomato Roma, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is a determinate type Heirloom paste tomato from Italy. The Italian Roma is an absolutely excellent, old heirloom tomato used for sauce or canning. The very firm, meaty 3 inch pear-shaped fruits have very few seeds. They are very productive and can produce up to 200 fruits on compact vines. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Rutgers Select Tomato

The Tomato Rutgers Select, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is an all-purpose variety that is ideal for canning. The Rutgers Select variety ripens evenly from inside out. Rutgers Select produces medium round globe fruits with smooth firm flesh that is ideal for canning and slicing. The bright red fruits have a full-bodied flavor in an attractive old-time favorite. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Salad Bush Cucumber

The Cucumber Salad Bush, Cucumis satiovus, is great If space is limited. The Salad Bush hybrid cucumber is an early slicer that is perfect for small gardens and patio containers and they require two-thirds less space than vining cucumbers. Salad Bush cucumbers produce very uniform dark green fruit on a compact plant. Cucumbers prefer full sun and rich, well-draining soil. They are delicious eaten alone, and they are a tasty addition to tossed salads, main dishes, and appetizers.

Sun Bell Sweet Bell Peppers

The Sweet Bell Pepper Sun Bell, 'Capsicum annuum', is a very sweet, four-lobed pepper that grows 4 to 5 inches long and 4 inches wide and weighs 4 to 6 ounces. This beautiful pepper starts out a beautiful golden yellow before becoming bright at full maturity. The large fruits are exceptionally sweet at all stages of growth. They are excellent for salads, stuffing, and gourmet dishes. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size. Pinch off about 50% of the flowers.

Sunsugar Tomato

The Tomato Sunsugar, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', produces beautiful golden cherry tomatos with very sweet taste. They have good crack resistance, but they still retain a thin skin. The tall growing plants set loads of golden fruits filled with sweetness and Vitamin A, four times the amout in the usual red tomato. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Super Chili Hot Peppers

The Hot Pepper Super Chili, 'Capsicum annuum', is a very productive, semi compact plant that produce upward-facing cone shaped chili peppers with a spicy flavor. Super Chili peppers are great for ornamental use as well. The fruits turn from pale green to orange to red with all shades in between. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Harvest when peppers begin to turn green to brown. Use gloves and do not touch any other part of the body after harvesting. Wash your hands immediately.

Super Heavyweight Sweet Bell Peppers

The Sweet Bell Pepper Super Heavyweight, 'Capsicum annuum', is a very flavorful jumbo bell pepper that produces huge, blocky, thick-walled peppers. This is a pepper to brag about with some weighing in at 1/2 pound each. It is absolutely huge and absolutely sweet when allowed to ripen to a golden gold. Super Heavyweight is excellent for fresh eating or stuffing and one pepper feeds a crowd! Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size. Pinch off about 50% of the flowers.

Supersweet 100 Tomato

The Tomato Supersweet 100, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is a staked hybrid plant that produces long strands of up to and over 100 super-sweet flavored cherry tomatoes. The super sweet tomatoes are 1 inch in diamter and they are extra-high in Vitamin C and great for salads. Supersweet plants will bear throughout the season and require staking or caging. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Sweet Banana Non Bell Sweet Peppers

The Sweet Pepper Sweet Banana, is also known as the Sweet Hungarian pepper. Sweet Banana peppers have medium thick walls. These mild yellow peppers, resembling bananas in shape and color, are available fresh from your garden or pickled in jars from the store. Sweet Banana is a sweet, crunchy pepper producing 4" curved banana like peppers. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often.

Tobasco G Hot Peppers

The Pepper Chili Tabasco Greenleaf, 'Capsicum frutescens', is a very hot pepper with a uniquely smoky flavor. The Tabasco Greenlaf is used for sauce and either fresh or dried in spicy Asian, Cajun or Creole dishes. Tabasco Greenlaf is a disease resistant, very hot voriety ot the chile used in the famous sauce for more than 130 years. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Harvest when peppers have turned from green to red.

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ACORN HILL

Acorn Hill is the name we’ve given to our home. Situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, it is so named for the thousands of acorns produced by the red oaks growing here. We spent years looking for just the right spot. Some of the most important criteria were plenty of room to garden and space for our menagerie of dogs and cats to safely run and play. And we found it here.

We have undertaken several big outdoor projects and have many more planned. I have been taking pictures and making notes, which in essence constitute a journal of these projects. I thought it might be interesting and perhaps helpful to share our progress. So in addition to my Garden Journal where I routinely note what’s happening around the garden, we’ve added Acorn Hill Garden Projects to our site and intend to update it as we complete specific projects. The Acorn Hill Garden Projects detail specific projects from start to finish with notes on what we learned in the process.

When we first came to Acorn Hill, one of the first things I realized was that I had more great ideas than I had time, energy, or money. I had so many things that I hoped to accomplish the first year, but luckily we didn’t get very much done. I say luckily because when starting a garden in a new place it is critical to observe, for at least one full cycle of the seasons, how the seasons change the existing landscape, how the views from your house differ in summer and winter, and how you and your family use your outdoor space. So lesson number one was be patient. Something I’ve been known to have trouble with.

The projects listed below are things we’ve done so far, and things we intend to complete in the near future. As I write the story of each, I’ll include my thoughts on what we’ve done right and what we’ve learned from the things that haven’t gone as planned. I hope you find these stories useful and, if nothing else, amusing. We try to have fun at whatever we do, otherwise, why do it!

So look for these stories coming soon to Acorn Hill Garden Projects:

A year of observation, four seasons at Acorn Hill
A path through the wilderness, making the upper and lower trails
The long and short of it, creating a view from the porch
Keeping the hounds at bay, do-it-yourself garden fencing
High on a hill, creating the hilltop garden

We hope that you've enjoyed our collection of Annuals - Vegetables. If you're looking for something other than Annuals - Vegetables, we hope that you'll find it here. We also hope that you'll come back often.