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Beta vulgarisIntroduced in the 1820s, golden beets are tender and especially mild and sweet. They do not “bleed” like regular beets when sliced. Use pickled, cooked or grated raw as a garnish.

Nepeta cataria citriodora. Hardy perennial.Delightful lemony fragrance, with the same cat appeal as regular catnip. Easy to grow in kitchen flowerpots and patio containers. Attracts pollinators.

Cosmos bipinnatus. Annual.These giant ruffled blossoms will make a dramatic statement in your bouquets and flowering borders. About one and a half times the size of other cosmos blossoms, in a full range of colors from brilliant red to hot pink and...

Cosmos bipinnatus. Annual.Extra dwarf habit allows Sonata Cosmos to be planted in areas where the old-fashioned tall cosmos doesn’t fit. Full-sized flowers in vibrant colors of white to dark pink make a lovely 2′ border. Attracts pollinators.

Raphanus sativusA traditional and versatile daikon, with 15″ white roots that can grow up to 1.5 pounds. This excellent quality daikon can be used in cooking, pickling, and eaten fresh.

Pelargonium zonale. Annual.Geraniums are one of the most low maintenance plants for gardens and patio containers. In winter, a blooming geranium brightens a sunny window sill. They will last for years when lifted and brought indoors. Remove spent...

Marrubium vulgare. Perennial.Attractive olive-green foliage on a compact bushy plant. Very hardy and drought tolerant. Makes a lovely accent plant in the flower and herb garden. Old time cough remedy; often made into horehound candies.

Brassica oleraceaEarly Purple Vienna kohlrabi is an easy-to-grow cool weather crop that forms a distinctive purple ball above the ground. Its color is in the skin only. The crunchy bulbs are white when peeled, just like green kohlrabi. Enjoy them raw or...

Lactuca sativaDeep burgundy version of the popular All America Award-winning green Salad Bowl Lettuce. Deep lobed leaves are ready to cut early and last well into hot weather without bolting or turning bitter. A favorite for fancy salad mixes.

Tagetes erecta. Annual.Stunning tall plants with giant yellow, gold, and orange double blossoms. Great for mass plantings or mixed with other summer annuals. Flowers continuously from early summer until frost. Rarely bothered by heat or insects.

Capsicum chinenseOne of the hottest peppers, with a pungent, smoky flavor. 2” long wrinkled fruit that ripens from green to deep orange. Pick when ripe for best flavor. Use sparingly in sauces and salsas. Scoville Heat Units: 200,000-350,000.

Eschscholzia californica. Tender perennial.Twister exhibits unusual petal formation for a California poppy. It makes a stunning display in a group, and is a real show-stopper as a single plant. Attracts pollinators.