Tomato 'Red Pear'

A garden favorite that bears 100’s of small, sweet red, pear shaped tomatoes in clusters on long branches. These large plants grow to 6-7 feet tall and are vigorous and disease resistant.

Plant in full sun in soil that is amended with compost and an organic vegetable fertilizer that is not too high in nitrogen. Support these large plants with tall tomato cages and space plants at least 3 feet apart.

Harvest when fruits are fully red. The sugary sweet fruit are great eaten fresh right out of the garden. They are also tasty in salads and can even be made into a pasta sauce.

Heirloom Tomato 'Principe Borghese'

This Italian heirloom variety is the traditional variety used for sun dried tomatoes. Plants stand up to high heat and produce plenty of tomatoes for drying, fresh eating and sauce making. Produces an abundance of 2-3 inch long red fruits. Grows to a height of 4-5 feet tall. 75 DAYS.

Plant in full sun in soil that has been amended with compost and a good organic fertilizer that is not too high in nitrogen. Support these heavily bearing plants with a sturdy tomato cage. This variety may also be grown in a large container. Be sure to use fresh potting soil and feed every few weeks with a liquid fertilizer.

Harvest when fruit are fully colored and slightly soft to the touch. Use to make a great sauce or tomato paste. They may also be canned. They also have a very good raw flavor.

Cantaloupe 'Liliput'

A palm sized melon with solid and sweet orange flesh, with a small seed cavity. The fruits weigh 1.5-2.2 lbs.

Cantaloupes want full sun and very warm conditions for best production. Amend soil with plenty of compost and a good organic vegetable fertilizer. Space plants 2 feet apart and water regularly.

Harvest when fruit is fully sized, smells very sweet and the stem slips easily off the vine when tugged on.

Canary Melon 'Tweety'

Popular in Asia and Europe, these bright yellow melons have a smooth rind and a, pale green to white flesh. Tweety is an early maturing canary melon that produces 4 to 6 lb. juicy, crisp fruits; the sweet flavor has undertones of cantaloupe and tropical fruit. Stores well after harvest. Disease resistant plants.

Plant in full sun in soil amended with compost and a good vegetable fertilizer. Melon plants need about 3-4 feet of space between them.

Melons taste significantly better when vine ripened, so harvesting at the right time is very important. Canary melons should be firm, smooth to the touch, and have bright yellow color with no hint of green. The stem area should be slightly soft, and fruit will have a delicate scent. Fruits may ripen off the vine a little, but never develop peak flavor if harvested too early.

Sweet Pepper 'Belcanto'

Sweet red peppers with smooth skin and thick walls. The fruit are large and tapered at the ends. Belcanto’s plants are substantial with a strong canopy for excellent fruit protection. Fruits turn from green to red. Eat them raw, roast them, fill with your favorite stuffing and bake, or make fajitas.

Plants will grow to about 24-30 inches tall and benefit being supported by stakes once they are bearing fruit, they become very heavy.

Plant in full sun in soil that is well amended with compost and a good vegetable fertilizer. Water regularly to encourage vigorous growth. Feed every month with liquid vegetable fertilizer.

Harvest when peppers are fully sized up. Pepper may be harvested green or left on the plant to mature and turn red for the best sweetness.