Featured Plants : organic vegetables

Brandywine Organic Tomatoes Are Highly Touted!

patti-nhn — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Brandywine Tomatoes "Solanum Brandywine (USDA Organic) Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum 'Brandywine Tomato', are grown worldwide and are an Amish heirloom as well. It is one of the best-flavored tomatoes with its extra large size and firm skin. Their meatiness and size make it one of the most popular tomatoes around. The fruit can weigh up to 2 pounds!

The Brandywine's flavor is spicy and very rich and can be used for all types of cooking, fresh eating, salads, sauces and salsas. They are hearty from zone 3 to zone 9 and can be harvested in 75 to 80 days. Because of their size they will need some support as they grow. Like most tomatoes, they require moderately moist well drained soil with high organic matter. Being organic is a healthy choice. Growing your own tomatoes allows you to have the freshest produce as well as the ease of going to your garden for your tomatoes as opposed to the time and gasoline it takes to drive to the grocer. Plus, they just taste better!

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.

Juliette Cherry Tomatoes Are Flavorful And Organic

patti-nhn — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Juliette Cherry Tomatoes are one of the best! They are extremely sweet and won't crack like some other types of cherry tomatoes. They are 1 ounce in weight and have a nice elongated shape. It is best to leave them on the vine to ripen letting the color darken and the fruit will soften making them very tasty and easy to pop into your mouth when you want a treat. You might even consider giving up candy for these tomatoes.

The Juliette Solanum Juliette (Tomato) is hardy from zone 3 to zone 9 and will harvest in about 60 to 70 days. Like other tomatoes, they require moderately moist well drained soil and full sun. You can use these tomatoes chopped or halved in salads. You could use them in a sweet relish. This variety does need to have some support as it grows. Tomatoes are so much better fresh from the garden than from the store and you will only have to walk out your door to enjoy them.

Giant Marconi Organic Pepper Is Smoky

patti-nhn — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:24:00 GMT

The Giant Organic Marconi Pepper Capsicum Giant Marconi (Pepper), not to be confused with macaroni is a giant sized pepper at 6 inches by 3 inches. Their flavor is described as sweet and smokey. It grows long and tapered. The Marconi produces better than most peppers. It is good eaten fresh as well as in salsa, salads, roasted, chopped and many other recipes. It's thick walled fruit is a plus.

The Marconi requires moderately moist well drained soil in full sun. It will harvest in 60 to 65 days and does not require any support. It is extremely disease resistant and can handle even severe weather. The Giant Marconi comes from crossing Lamuyo and the Marconi strains. It is an AAS winner as well. Widely adaptable, you can find many ways to use it in your kitchen. One added benefit is that when you grow your own you will be getting the freshest produce at the best price and it saves you gas running to the store. If you only try one pepper, this would be one of the best to try.

You Don't Have To Go To Dixie To Enjoy This Giant Tomato

patti-nhn — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:09:00 GMT

If you are looking for an heirloom tomato, you have to try the Dixie Golden Giant. It is unique in color and large fruits. I think they look somewhat like small pumpkins with their orange/yellow flesh. The fruits grow to about 1-2 pounds each and have very few seeds. If you like sweet tomatoes, this one has a fruity taste that is not to be outdone. The Amish have been growing them since the 1930's.

The Dixie Golden Giant like all tomatoes, prefers moderately moist, well drained soil and full sun. It will harvest in 80 to 85 days which is earlier than some other varieties. It will need support of a cage or trellis. This tomato is hardy from zone 3 to zone 9. If you like fresh tomatoes, why not grow them right outside your doorstep? Not only will they be fresh but they can save you money and also gas driving to your local grocer.

Joe's Long Cayenne Organic Peppers Are Hot-Hot-Hot

patti-nhn — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:30:00 GMT

If you want to make some hot sauce or add some pizazz to your recipes, this would be a great choice! This "Capsicum Joe's Long Cayenne (USDA Organic) Pepper Heirloom, Capsicum 'Joe's Long Cayenne' are long and slender and about 8 to 10 inches long. This variety is native to Calabria Italy, known for their spicy foods. They are thin skinned making them easier to eat.

You can harvest these peppers in 90 to 100 days from planting. The Joe's Long are hardy from zone 3 to zone 9. Like most peppers, they require moist well drained soil and full sun. If you are looking for something different and want to wow your family and friends, this would be a great way to do that. Growing your own peppers can be fun and you would be obtaining the freshest produce. Money savings can be had when you grow your own as well.

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.

Try The Organic Better Boy Tomato

patti-nhn — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:09:00 GMT

How much better can it get? If you love Better Boy Tomatoes and want to go Organic, this would be a good option for you. The Solanum Better Boy (Tomato) will produce large harvests of meaty and juicy tomatoes. These are great for slicing as well as cooking. You would also be growing a Guinness World Record tomato. One plant produced up to 342 pounds of tomatoes.

Tomatoes are really pretty easy to grow. You will want to plant them once the danger of frost is over. If you live in a warmer climate you can plant in early fall and have a winter harvest. You will want to give the Organic Better Boy support to keep the plant off the ground. They prefer moderately moist well drained soil and full sun. The Organic Better Boy is hardy from zone 3 to zone 10. A good soaking of at least an inch of water a week is required and more if you are in a very hot climate. These are very disease resistant. Growing tomatoes will allow you to have the freshest produce and will save you money at the grocer and also on gas to get there.

Walla Walla Is Not Just A City In Washington It's A Tasty Organic Onion Too!

patti-nhn — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:38:00 GMT

The Walla Walla Organic Onion "Allium (USDA Organic) Walla Walla Onion, Allium cepa 'Walla Walla' is a large sweet Spanish onion. Its flavor is sweet enough that it is often eaten like an apple. The Walla Walla grows to about 4 inches across and is white fleshed with a light brown skin. It is one of the most popular onions for fresh eating as well as added to many recipes.

Since it is considered a "long day" type of onion, it needs 13 to 16 hours of daylight and therefore produces best in the North. Like most Onions, they prefer moderately moist well drained soil. You can harvest the Walla Walla in early fall. They are hardy from zone 3 to zone 9. The leaves and flower stalks are hollow and the base forms a bulb. Onions are used in so many different recipes both cooked and raw. If you are interested in growing your own to save money on store bought vegetables, this would be a great choice. Growing your own allows you freshness you can't get at a store and is right in your own backyard. Try them, we think you'll be hooked from the very first taste.

An Organic Pepper That Looks Like A Carrot!

patti-nhn — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:40:00 GMT

The Organic Bulgarian Carrot Pepper Capsicum Bulgarian Carrot (Pepper) is a Pepper that thinks its a carrot! The flavor, however is far from it. This Pepper has a flavor that is hot and spicy. They not only look like a carrot they also have a crunch when you bite into them. The Organic Bulgarian Carrot Pepper grows to 3.5 inch fruit that have a bright yellow-orange color. The plants will grow to about 18 inches tall and can be harvested in 75 to 80 days.

As with most Peppers, this Pepper will require moderately well-drained soil as well as full sun. It is cold hardy from zones 3 to zones 7. This Bulgarian Carrot Pepper should come with a warning label as it is HOT!!!! It can be used in many recipes as well as made into salsas or chutney. The Bulgarian is also great roasted for the person who can handle the heat. Full sun and high temperatures will help for the best production of this Pepper.

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.