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Petroselinum crispum var. latifolium. Hardy biennial.Easy to grow and noted for its robust flavor, with wide flat leaves that resemble cilantro. High in iron and vitamins A, C and E. The preferred parsley for cooking. Add to hot food just before...

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.

Capsicum annuumThe preferred pepper for authentic chili rellenos. Mildly hot flavor with medium-thick flesh perfect for stuffing. Also known as ancho chili when smoked and dried. Scoville Heat Units: 1,000-2,000

Capsicum annuumSanta Fe Grande is a mildly hot pepper with conical, blunt-tipped fruits, 1 1/2″ wide by 3 1/2″ long. Peppers have medium-thick walls and ripen from yellow to orange to red. Sturdy 2′ plants give continuously heavy...

Capsicum annuum Sweet and prolific! This short (24″), stocky plant produces an abundant crop of super-sweet 1 1/2″ peppers that ripen from green to red, with thick flesh that is perfect for stuffing. Heavy fruit production in a small amount...

Capsicum annuumSmall and fiery! Heat increases as 3 ½” fruit changes from green to orange-red. A hardy, prolific producer that grows well in containers. Scoville Heat Units: 8,000-23,000

Raphanus sativusPlum Purple, with its distinctive purple color, is an ideal choice if you are looking for a high quality radish to dress up your salads and vegetable platters. Holds its firm crispy texture and mild flavor well into the season.

Perilla frutescens. Annual.Primarily used to wrap sushi, the leaves smell like lemon balm. Perilla Green’s flavor is a combination of parsley, cilantro, and cumin, with a hint of cinnamon. Add to salads or sprinkle on cucumber and fish. Also...

Cucurbita maximaA Japanese favorite, kabocha squash features dry deep yellow flesh that’s nutty and extra-sweet. Vigorous vine produces 2-3′ fruits with edible rinds that are delicious baked, in soups or roasted.

Cucurbita maximaThick yellow flesh that can be baked, boiled or microwaved and then scooped out to produce spaghetti-like strands. Oblong fruits have smooth rinds tan to orange in color. Will store for three to six months.

Matthiola incana ‘Dwarf’. Annual.Prized for their spicy clove-like fragrance, this variety features flower clusters in shades of lavender, purple, red, pink, cream, and white. Use as a winter annual in mild climates, or as a spring blooming...

Helianthus annuus. Annual.Giant 6″ puffballs of sunny golden-yellow flowers.  These dwarf plants make a stunning show even when planted alone.  Flowers begin in midsummer.  Very easy to grow and great for kids.