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Try The Thessaloniki Tomato, It's Very Popular!

patti-nhn — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:36:00 GMT

The Solanum lycopersicum 'Thessaloniki Tomato may be hard to pronounce but easy to grow and even easier to enjoy. This heirloom plant has been around since the 1950's in the United States. It originally was grown in Greece. The production of the plant is high. One of its best attributes is that it doesn't crack. It's size of fruits from 3-4 inches in diameter and weighing in at about 6 ounces makes it a good tomato when you need lots of tomato.

The Thessaloniki is often used for canning although it works just as well eaten fresh, in salads and any other recipes you usually use tomatoes in. Their flavor is considered earthy and slightly acidic. It is a very popular tomato. Like other tomatoes, it requires moderately moist well drained soil as well as full sun. It will harvest in 75 to 80 days. It will need support and is hardy from zone 3 to zone 9. Growing your own fresh tomatoes will help you save money and time driving to the grocers. Not to mention that fresh from your own garden just plain tastes better.

Sungold Organic Cherry Tomatoes Are Well Worth A Try

patti-nhn — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:06:00 GMT

The Sungold Organic Tomato Solanum Sungold is one of the best varieties of cherry tomatoes. It is a vigorous growing plant and very productive. The best time for eating is when they turn an orange color. Their flavor will knock you out it is so good. They will begin to produce early in the season and continue all summer long for you. These are very tasty, thin skinned and very sweet.

The Sungold being organic is a healthy choice. It is great eaten fresh whole and also cut up in salads and other types of recipes. The plant will grow on long trusses and vines. This cherry tomato is hardy from zone 3 to zone 9 and will harvest in about 55 to 60 days from planting. It will also need support while growing. Like other tomatoes, it needs moderately moist, well drained soil and full sun. Growing tomatoes in your own garden can save you lots of money on gas and the cost the grocers charge. Not only will they be fresh they will have a much better flavor. You should try these Sungold to change up your tomato choices.

Organic Striped German Tomatoes, Enjoy Their Sweet Taste

patti-nhn — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:38:00 GMT

For a sweet fruity flavor, the Solanum Striped German (Tomato) is a wonderful choice. It also has a very interesting flesh that is marbled and can add some extra pizazz on your dinner table. The fruit itself is medium large and is flat in shape. It is ribbed nicely with yellow and red coloring.

The Striped German Organic Tomato is hardy from zone 3 to zone 9. Like other tomatoes, it does require moderately moist, well drained soil and full sun to grow properly. It does need support in the garden. The Striped German will also harvest in about 75 to 80 days from planting. The vines are considered medium tall in height. This would be a nice tomato to be able to impress your family and friends with its great attributes. With it being organic you will also have a very healthy choice in this tomato.

Tollie's Sweet Organic Peppers, You Have To Try Them!

patti-nhn — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:24:00 GMT

Capsicum Tollie's Sweet (USDA Organic) Pepper is a pepper that many gardeners find to be one of their favorites. Its versatility is commendable. It is an Italian Heirloom so has been grown successfully for many years. The fruits are 4 to 5 inches long that will ripen to a deep red color. They are great for using in many recipes, eaten fresh and also making sauces and do well canned.

The Tollie's Sweet Pepper is easy to grow. It has good yields and is a dependable grower. Like most peppers it needs moderately moist well drained soil and full sun to produce its best. You can harvest these peppers in 85 to 90 days after planting. The Tollie's is hardy from zone 3 to zone 9. It does not need any support to grow properly. It is a dependable grower. The great thing about growing your own peppers is the availability of fresh produce within a few steps of your back door which will also save you the cost of gas and the cost of the peppers at the store. Being organice is also a healthy plus.

The Organic Big Beef Tomatoes Can Overcome Adverse Growing Conditions

patti-nhn — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:05:00 GMT

"Solanum Big Beef (USDA Organic) Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum 'Big Beef Tomato' is extremely hardy. It can adjust to almost any climate and is hardy from zone 3 to zone 9. The globe shaped fruits are very uniform in size and very tasty. They are smooth skinned as well. The fruit weighs in at nearly 1 pound giving you lots of tomato for your money.

As with other tomatoes, the Big Beef prefer well drained moderately moist soil as well as full sun. They will harvest in 75 to 80 days. They are so sweet and juicy that they are adaptable to any recipe including tomatoes. If you want to make your own tomato juice, these would be just right. Being organic is just another plus along with having your own fresh tomatoes right outside your door. Tasting better and costing less than grocery store tomatoes is certainly worth the investment.

Poblano Ancho HOT Pepper

patti-nhn — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

If you are a HOT pepper fan and want to try something new and different, this might be just what you are looking for. The Poblano Ancho Capsicum Poblano, Ancho (HOT) (Pepper) is actually a Medium hot pepper that is a hybrid chile from Mexico. Their name refers to Poblano when they are fresh and Ancho when they are dried. They can also be considered decorative in the garden with their green stems and white flowers. They can be harvested when green or later when red. The Poblano provides heart shaped hot peppers.

Peppers require moderately moist well drained soil and full sun. Poblano can be harvested in 85 to 95 days from being planted. If you are looking for the health of organic plants along with the ease of harvesting the freshest peppers from your own back yard, this would be a good one to try. Not only will it save you money at the grocery store, but will save you gas to drive there.

Organic Orion Peppers Have Abundant Foliage

patti-nhn — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:10:00 GMT

If you would like a little decoration in your garden, this might be a great choice for you. The "Capsicum Orion (USDA Organic) Pepper Hybrid has lots of foliage that is considered decorative, showing off in your garden. This is also a large sized pepper. It is thick walled with a smooth outer skin. The Orion is also 4 lobed which is similar to what you typically would find in the grocery store.

Peppers require moderately moist well drained soil as well as full sun and this follows in the same path. Once planted, you will be able to harvest in 65 to 85 days. This is a hardy plant that can grow from zone 3 to zone 9. It does not require support to grow on. It is very disease resistant. You will find the Orion used in salads, fried and even grilled. You can have the freshest and tastiest peppers growing right in your own backyard saving money at the grocery and for gas getting there.

Pepper Jalapenos Are High Yielding

patti-nhn — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

"Capsicum Jalapeno Conchos (USDA Organic) Pepper Hybrid is one of the best Jalapenos. They hold well and are resistant to bacterial speck. It is a native to Mexico as well as the United States. They are tasty whether you eat them green or wait until they turn red. The fruits average from about 1 3/4 to 3-4 inches long. They have an elongated shape and are medium hot so won't overwhelm you.

Like most pepper plants, they need moderately moist, well drained soil with full sun. You can harvest from 65 days to 90 days. They will be green on the low end and red on the high end of this timeframe. The Pepper Jalapeno is hardy from zone 3 up to zone 9. They can be used in so many ways. They can be eaten fresh or in salads, cooked, grilled and incorporated into many recipes as well as salsa. Why not try growing them yourself for a cost savings as well as having the freshest produce at your fingertips.

Zucchini That Saves Space

patti-nhn — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:07:00 GMT

If you are looking for a space saving zucchini, the Organic Raven Zucchini would fit the bill. Cucurbita Raven (USDA Organic) Zucchini, Cucurbita pepo 'Raven' is great for small areas. It won't take up a lot of space like typical zucchini plants do. The planting area would need to allow for the plant to grow about 2 feet high and 3 feet wide. This zucchini will also give you high yields and meatier and more flavorful than some other varieties. The fruits will grow to about 7 or 8 inches and will be 2 inches around.

Zucchini requires moderate, well-drained soil and full sun. You will want to wait to plant until the temperature is in the 65 degrees plus. It will be able to be harvested in 48-50 days. The Raven is hardy from zones 3 to 9. This zucchini has high lutein. It is great for baking, adding to casseroles and steamed fresh. Being compact and space saving as well as being able to pick it fresh from your garden is a great plus. As well as saving on gas and the cost of zucchini at the store.

For A Nice Variety Try The Organic Roman Candle Tomatoes

patti-nhn — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:14:00 GMT

The Organic Roman Candle Tomato Solanum Roman Candle (Tomato) is quite an eye catcher. The shape is similar to a banana. It's bright yellow skin is a wonderful contrast with other regular red tomatoes or any mix of tomatoes. The flesh is white and tasty. Their size is 4 to 6 inches long. You will want to make sure to wait until the danger of frost and freezes has passed before you plant. Once planted you will be able to harvest these beauties in 80 to 85 days.

The Roman Candle is hardy from zones 3 to zone 9. You will need full sun and well drained moderately moist soil. It will need some type of support as it grows. One of the best benefits besides besides being good for you is that you can have the freshest, tastiest tomatoes right outside your door. This is a cost savings to you as well. Plus gardening is fun!

Try Sugar Baby Watermelons That Are Sweet and Sugary

patti-nhn — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:58:00 GMT

This Sugar Baby Watermelon bursts with a sweet and sugary flavor. Citrullus Sugar Baby (Watermelon) as the name denotes, it a smaller variety of watermelon that won't take up too much room in your garden. The melon's will weigh about 10-20 pounds, are firm and sweet with brown seeds. The dark green skin resists cracking. The flesh is orange to red in color and extremely tasty.

Watermelons need moderately moist, well drained soil. Full sun is needed for the fruits to produce. You can harvest these in early fall. They are hardy from zones 4 to zone 9. The Sugar Baby is an early maturing variety that also produces a large amount of fruits. A sandy loam with a pH of 6 to 6.8 is a good soil for these watermelon. They don't need any special watering but you will want to make sure that they don't get too wet. Wouldn't it be great to pick your own watermelons from your own back yard. You will save money and gas growing your own.

This Organic Pepper Is A California Wonder!

patti-nhn — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:04:00 GMT

The Organic California Wonder Pepper Capsicum California Wonder (USDA Organic) Pepper is extremely versatile. It makes a good stuffed pepper as well as fresh in vegetable trays or salads. This thick-walled pepper is a mild and sweet pepper. They grow to about 4 inches tall and 4 inches wide. Originally, this Organic California Wonder was grown in Mexico and even into Central America. If you don't have the room for a garden, or want to grow them on a patio or balcony, you can also grow them in containers.

The California Wonder Pepper requires moderately moist, well drained soil as well as full sun. It can be harvested in 75 to 80 days after planting. It is also cold hardy from zone 3 to zone 9. This Pepper is not only USDA Organic but also contains more Vitamin C than an orange! Try growing your own Peppers for the freshest produce around and it will also save you money at the grocery store as well as the gas to get there.

Organic German Lettuce Stands Up To Light Frosts

patti-nhn — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:39:00 GMT

This German Organic Lettuce Lactuca Winter Density (USDA Organic) Lettuce - Bib Romaine), Lactuca sativa 'Winter Density' is cold hardy down to zone 3 and up to zone 9. German Organic lettuce is an heirloom variety that is easy to grow and will harvest in 55 to 65 days from planting. Winter Density can be planted in spring for early summer harvests and in late summer to early fall for autumn harvest. This is a sweet tasting, tall variety of lettuce at 8 to 10 inches in height. The heart of this lettuce is the sweetest part.

As with most lettuce plants, it will require moderately moist, well drained soil and full sun. Even though it is tall it will not require any support. The German Organic lettuce leaves are a dark green color to light green at the bottom of the leaves. It is very hardy and growing your own lettuce can save you money at the grocer or farmers market and also on gas to get there. The nicest attribute is that you will have the freshest lettuce for your eating pleasure.

French Organic Lettuce Oui Oui!

patti-nhn — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:18:00 GMT

This French Organic Lettuce, Lactuca Pablo Batavian (USDA Organic) Lettuce - French Crisp, Lactuca sativa 'Pablo Batavian' is a crispy lettuce that has a sweet and mild flavor. It grows large leaves that are a deep green and with red wine colored wavy edges. This lettuce would be good in a delicious salad with a nice red wine. It could also be used on its own to add color on a plate of food. Because of its coloring it is often planted for its ornamental properties.

As with other varieties of lettuce, the French Organic Lettuce requires moderately moist, well drained soil as well as full sun. Once planted, it will harvest in 50 to 60 days. It is cold hardy from zone 3 to zone 9 so very adaptable. It doesn't have to be picked a whole head at a time, you can harvest just a few leaves, as needed from the head. Growing your own organic lettuce is not only fresher than from the store but will save you money on gas getting there. Gardening is also good exercise!

Looking For A Milder Tasting Organic Chard? Beta Bright Lights Is A Great Choice

patti-nhn — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Beta Bright Lights (USDA Organic) Chard, Beta vulgaris 'Bright Lights (Chard)' is known for its tasty, mild flavor and it is ready for harvest in early summer. Beta Bright Lights is cold hardy to as low as zone 3 and also performs well up to zone 9. It is also an attractive plant with the stems growing in different colors which would give some pizazz to your garden.

Chard requires moist well drained soil, and can handle full sun to partial sun. You can also add mulch to help keep the moisture in the soil. Containers can be used to grow in as well as directly into the garden. Some people have used this Beta Bright Lights Chard as a border in their gardens as well. Growing your own Chard makes for fresh produce from the garden to your table. It can also save you money on purchasing it from the store.