Featured Plants : organic

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.

Soldacki Organic Tomatoes Rivals The Brandywine

patti-nhn — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:30:00 GMT

If you would like to enjoy a beefsteak tomato that rivals the Brandywine for taste and weighs in at a pound or more, the Organic Soldacki tomato, would be a great choice. It's sweet flavor is incomparable. It is a late mid season producer and it will give you a hearty harvest. The flesh is dark pink and the fruit is meaty. The foliage of the plant is potato leaf.

The harvest of the Soldacki is in 75 to 80 days from planting. It does need a support for it to grow. This tomato needs moderately moist, well drained soil and full sun. Tomatoes need 6 hours or more of direct sunlight a day as well as 1 inch of water a week. If the soil has added organic matter, that is helpful but not necessary. If you want to plant tomatoes in a pot, you will want to use plastic to prevent loss of moisture. Growing your own tomatoes is good for you and you will obtain the freshest of the fruits only steps from your home which can also help you save on the cost of gas and the cost of store prices.

Organic Tennessee Cheese Pepper, Interesting Name - Great Flavor!

patti-nhn — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:40:00 GMT

The Organic Tennessee Cheese Pepper has been typically used for high quality paprika in Spain. Capsicum Tennessee Cheese (USDA Organic) Pepper, Capsicum 'Tennessee Cheese' has a flattened base and thick skin. It's shape is also compared to an apple. It's flavor is delicious. The Tennessee Cheese Pepper has been said to be best used as a garnish or pickled and also stuffed and baked. It is also used fresh in salads, salsas and sauces.

Like other peppers, the Tennessee Cheese Pepper requires moderately moist well drained soil as well as full sun. This pepper is hardy from zone 3 up to zone 9. It can be harvested in 75 to 80 days from planting. No support is required for it as it grows. If you like peppers and would like to have the freshest of product, you should consider gardening from your own back yard. It can save you money at the grocer as well as give you more flavor and quality.

How About A Tomato That Is Shaped Like A Plum?

patti-nhn — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:46:00 GMT

The Roma Tomato Solanum Roma (USDA Organic) Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum 'Roma Tomato' is shaped like a plum but has wonderful tomato flavor. The Roma is also high yielding, more than most other tomatoes. The fruits are about 3 inches long and have few seeds making them easy to eat fresh and in salads and recipes. Their flavor is one of the most popular so if you like canning this would be a good choice.

The Roma is hardy from zone 3 to zone 9 and requires moderately moist, well drained soil as well as full sun. This popular tomato is very disease resistant and does not need support like many other tomato plants. You will want to make sure that it gets an inch of water a week and let it soak in slowly. What can be better than fresh home grown tomatoes? Being organic, adds a healthier touch as well.

Want A Little Spanish Spice?

patti-nhn — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:26:00 GMT

For a lot of Spanish spice and a little bit of HOT, this would be a great pepper to grow and spice up your cooking. "Capsicum Spanish Spice (USDA Organic) HOT Pepper, Capsicum 'Spanish Spice' looks a lot like a green chili pepper. It's flavor though is more spicy than hot. It is a thin walled variety of pepper. The fruit grows to about 7 inches long and the aroma will entice you.

The Spanish Spice can be used in a wide variety of recipes. Often it is used fresh in salads, it does cook quickly so could be an addition to your grilled steak or fish. This pepper, like most requires moderately moist well drained soil and full sun. It does not require support so makes it an easy care plant. The harvest period is 60 to 65 days after planting and it is hardy from zone 3 to zone 9. Why not have the freshest produce at the convenience of your garden as opposed to driving to the grocer and obtaining produce that would not be nearly as fresh as you could grow which is cost saving too!

Serrano del Sol Hot And Flavorful

patti-nhn — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:08:00 GMT

For a nice interesting change, why not try the Serrano del Sol Pepper. Capsicum Serrano del Sol (USDA Organic) HOT Pepper, Capsicum 'Serrano del Sol' is a large sized, candle-flame shaped fruit that is 3 inches long. It goes from a nice dark green to a bright red as it ages. It also can be harvested earlier than some other peppers at 60 to 65 days and is good for areas where it is best to have a short season type.

This is a hybrid and can be grown from zone 3 to zone 9. As with most peppers, it requires moderately moist well drained soil as well as full sun. Its flavor is medium-hot so good for those who prefer a less hot pepper. You can use this in salads, salsas, eaten fresh as well as many other recipes. Grown in your garden, you will always have the freshest of peppers and the taste is better than store bought. It is also more healthy as it is an organic variety. It can save you money by not having to go to the local grocer and the gas to get there. Try growing your own and see how much you will enjoy it.

This Pepper Is A Red Ace

patti-nhn — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:20:00 GMT

When is a pepper a carrot? When it's an Organic Red Ace Carrot Pepper! I do not know how it got its name but it is curious. The Capsicum Red Ace ( Pepper) is a pepper that does well in Northern climates. It produces a large amount of peppers. They are medium in size that turn red a bit earlier than other varieties. You will want to incorporate these into salsa, sauces in salads, dressings, so many choices......

Like most peppers, this Red Ace requires moderately moist well drained soil and full sun. It is hardy from zone 3 to zone 9. This is a high yielding pepper that is harvested in the summer and it turns a beautiful red earlier than most peppers. Almost every blossom will produce a pepper. If you like fresh peppers, growing them yourself will give you the freshest and tastiest peppers than store bought. They will also save you money at the grocery.

The Big Boy Organic Tomato Is Popular & Meaty

patti-nhn — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:10:00 GMT

If you want to hang out with the Big Boys, here is your chance! The Solanum Big Boy (Tomato) is one of the most popular tomatoes and being organic just gives you one more reason to grow them. The tomatoes weigh in at about 1 pound and are meaty with lots of juice and flavor. The Big Boys are bright red and resistant to cracking. They are hardy from zone 3 to zone 9.

Once planted, they can be harvested in 70 to 80 days. Like other tomatoes, they require well drained moderately moist soil and full sun. The Big Boy is also know to be a very heavy producer so if you like to can tomatoes or make salsas and sauces, these would work great for you. The nice thing about growing your own is that you only have to walk out your door to pick the freshest of tomatoes and being Organic they are healthier and it saves you time and gas going to the grocer.

Super Sweet Organic Cherry Tomatoes

patti-nhn — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:21:00 GMT

These Super Sweet Organic Cherry Tomatoes are so sweet you might think you are eating candy. Cherry tomatoes are so good in salads and to snack on all by themselves. They can also be used in vegetable recipes and in tomato preserves. The Super Sweet can produce up to and over 100 tomatoes. They can be harvested in 60 to 70 days and will bear throughout the season.

They will need to be grown with a tomato cage or you can tie them to a stake. A little tip, you can use old nylons to tie up the vines. They are soft and won't rot during their use. Tomatoes require moderately moist well drained soil and full sun. You will want to make sure that they are getting at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. How awesome would it be to take a short walk to your back yard to pick tomatoes that are as fresh as they can be? Plus, you will save money growing your own.

Organic Rosemary, Decorative And Useful In Many Different Applications

patti-nhn — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Rosemary is found in an abundance of useful items. This "Rosmarinus (USDA Organic) Rosemary, Arp, Rosmarinus officinalis 'Rosemary, Arp', is not to be outdone. Used fresh, it can be used in salads, as an herb rub on meats and in egg omelets or casseroles as well. It is very flavorful. Rosemary is also popular as a scent in many cosmetics and used in spas with it being very aromatic. It is said to sooth the soul. The Arp variety grows about 4 to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide in zones 6 to 8. It is hardy from zones 3 to 9.

Moderately moist, well drained soil is the best and full sun is necessary for proper growth. This plant does not require any support, it is strong enough to hold its own. You can freeze Rosemary but it will be a lot stronger than fresh. If you like Rosemary, just imagine having it in your own backyard to bring in fresh whenever you need it saving you a trip to the store.

How About An Orange Blossom Special?

patti-nhn — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This Orange Blossom Special Organic Tomato is great to grow and will add some new color into your recipes. Solanum Orange Blossom (Tomato) is a firm tomato in a globe shape. The fruits will grow to about 6 to 7 inches. The orange tomatoes contain lots of Vitamin C and Beta Carotene. It is low acid with a mild flavor.

The Orange Blossom Special Organic Tomato is hardy from zones 3 to 9. Like most tomatoes, it likes moderately moist, well drained soil. Full sun is required for the fruits to ripen. The harvest period is from 60 to 70 days from planting. You will need support for the tomato plant like a trellis or fence as well as the cone shaped wire type that encloses the plant. Tomatoes can be grown on your patio in pots as long as they get 6 hours or more of sunlight. It is also best to use a plastic pot to keep the moisture in. Growing your own tomatoes is healthy, cost saving and the freshest produce you can get!

Grow Your Own Organic Chives For Cost Savings

patti-nhn — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:23:00 GMT

How would you like to have fresh organic Chives in your own back yard? Not only would they be fresh but can save you money at the grocery store as well as gas driving there. This Allium ((USDA Organic) Chives, Allium schoenoprasum '(Chives)' has a mild onion flavor. This Chive plant has been used in borders, along your vegetable garden or even bordering your flower garden. You could also grow these in containers on your patio or balcony. They also have pink flowers that would be decorative as well.

This Allium Chive needs moist well drained soil and full sun to partial shade for the best production. It is hardy from zone 5 to zone 8 and will be harvestable in May to July. Chives can be chopped and added to many food items as an accent flavor, most often known to be added to baked potatoes with sour cream or in sour cream and chives dip for vegetables or chips. The flowers are edible as well. Why not try this simple to grow and organic grass onion with its many wonderful attributes?