City Farm Fest Plant Guide 2018 Location: The Dudley Greenhouse, 11 Brooke Ave, Boston, MA

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City Farm Fest Plant Guide 2018 Location: The Dudley Greenhouse, 11 Brooke Ave, Boston, MA Flowers Cosmos: Double Click Mix: Tall plants with large, fully-double and semi-double blooms 2-3 across.

75-90 days Majestic Giant Pansies 4 blooms, do better under low-light/short day conditions of winter and early spring than other varieties. Edible. 90 days.

1 City Farm Fest Plant Guide 2018 Location: The Dudley Greenhouse, 11 Brooke Ave, Boston, MA Flowers Cosmos: Double Click Mix: Tall plants with large, fully-double and semi-double blooms 2-3 across. Shades of carmine, pink and white. Height days Sensation Mix: Tall plants with large single flower blooms, 3-4 across. Height days Majestic Giant Pansies 4 blooms, do better under low-light/short day conditions of winter and early spring than other varieties. Edible. 90 days. Marigold - Durango Outback Extra-large blooms with outstanding uniformity. Highly branching plants. A good choice for packs, pots and garden planting. Bloom size Height days Nasturtium Jewel Mix These 2" blooms of red, pink, orange, and yellow are a excellent in containers and hanging baskets. Edible. Sun/part shade days. 1

Penny All Season Pansies Adaptable to range of growing conditions. Flavor is slightly like wintergreen. Very colorful blooms. Edible. 60-70 days.

Zinnia Benary s Giant Series Vigorous all-season producers hold up well in summer rain and heat all over the country.

Bright but earthy tones. Bicolor blooms in shades of burgundy-red, red, yellow and orange with cream, red or yellow tips. Height 20-26. 75-85 days.

2 Penny All Season Pansies Adaptable to range of growing conditions. Flavor is slightly like wintergreen. Very colorful blooms. Edible days. Stock Katz Formula Mix Versatile, single-stem stock. Long, strong stems with blooms. Early blooming series days. Zinnia Benary s Giant Series Vigorous all-season producers hold up well in summer rain and heat all over the country. Densely petaled blooms are up to 6" across days. Zinnia Jazzy Mix Attractive, fully double and semi-double blooms are 1-2 in size. Bright but earthy tones. Bicolor blooms in shades of burgundy-red, red, yellow and orange with cream, red or yellow tips. Height days. Nightshades Tomatoes BHN Larger, later plant with improved disease resistance, higher yield potential and larger fruit size oz. flattened globe-shaped tomatoes have good flavor. Determinate. 74 days to mature. 2

Big Beef Large, avg. 10-12 oz., mostly blemish-free, globe-shaped red fruit.

, fruits are almost black in color. The flavor is dynamic - much like an heirloom. High yielding.

tomatoes have brown/green shoulders that get darker with more heat and sunlight. Bold smoky flavor.

Beautiful bright yellow tomato has red stripes that appear as blossom-end red marbling develops.

" The large fruits, often over 1 lb., have a deep pink skin and smooth red flesh.

3 Big Beef Large, avg oz., mostly blemish-free, globe-shaped red fruit. They have full flavor - among the best - and ripen early for their size. Broad disease tolerance. Indeterminate. 70 days to mature. Black Cherry Bred in Florida by the late Vince Sapp, the round, gm., fruits are almost black in color. The flavor is dynamic - much like an heirloom. High yielding. Indeterminate. 64 days to mature. Black Krim Deep brown/red, 8-16 oz. tomatoes have brown/green shoulders that get darker with more heat and sunlight. Bold smoky flavor. High yielding. Indeterminate. 80 days to mature. Blush Excellent sweet, fruity flavor. Beautiful bright yellow tomato has red stripes that appear as blossom-end red marbling develops. Indeterminate. 70 days to mature. Brandywine Brandywine's luscious flavor is "very rich, loud, and distinctively spicy." The large fruits, often over 1 lb., have a deep pink skin and smooth red flesh. The medium-tall, potato-leaf plant is best staked or caged. Indeterminate. 78 days to mature. Cherokee Green Medium-sized, 8+ oz., green fruits acquire some yellowish-orange color on the blossom end when ripe. Lots of bold, acidic, complex tomato flavor. Indeterminate. 72 days to mature. Cherokee Purple Medium-large, flattened globe fruits. Color is dusky pink with dark shoulders. Multilocular interior ranges from purple to brown to green. Relatively short vines. Indeterminate. 72 days to mature. 3

Five Star Grape Johnny s sweetest grape tomato. Has excellent, sweet flavor and firm, meaty texture with few seeds and little juice. 62 days Indeterminate.

56 days. Determinate. Green Zebra A delicious, tangy salad tomato, ripe just as the green fruit develops a yellow blush, accentuating the darker green stripes. The 3-4 oz.

4 Five Star Grape Johnny s sweetest grape tomato. Has excellent, sweet flavor and firm, meaty texture with few seeds and little juice. 62 days Indeterminate. Gold Nugget An early, prolific, golden cherry tomato. Round to slightly oval cherry tomatoes have a deep yellow color. The flavor is well-balanced and delicious. A majority of early fruit is seedless. 56 days. Determinate. Green Zebra A delicious, tangy salad tomato, ripe just as the green fruit develops a yellow blush, accentuating the darker green stripes. The 3-4 oz. fruits are the ideal size for slicing into wedges for salads. Productive over a long season. Indeterminate. 72 days to mature. Husk Cherry Small orange berry with a husk. Flavor is quite sweet and a bit wild. 75 days Matt s Wild Cherry Wild tomato with great flavor. Small (5grams) cherry tomato is deep red, has a tender, smooth texture, and sweet, full flavor. 60 days Pink Berkeley Tie Dye Unique appearance with heirloom-quality flavor oz. fruits are dark pink with green striping, and the flesh is pink with yellow streaks. Indeterminate. 70 days to mature. 4

Pink Bumblebee Pink, round cherry tomatoes are striped with yellow and orange. Excellent sweet flavor.

High yields of very good tasting, meaty, 6-8 oz globe shaped fruit. Uniform ripening time.

Sungold Exceptionally sweet, bright tangerine-orange cherry tomatoes.

Tendency to split precludes shipping, making these an exclusively fresh-market treat. The taste can't be beat.

Super Sweet Cherry Supersweet 100 is a reliable cherry tomato with prolific yields of great tasting, 15-20 gm.

Striped German The flat, medium to large, variably ribbed-shoulder tomatoes are shaded yellow and red.

5 Pink Bumblebee Pink, round cherry tomatoes are striped with yellow and orange. Excellent sweet flavor gm. fruits. Indeterminate. 70 days to mature. Polbig First-early determinate for cool climates. High yields of very good tasting, meaty, 6-8 oz globe shaped fruit. Uniform ripening time. Excellent deep red internal and external color. Determinate. 60 days to mature. Sungold Exceptionally sweet, bright tangerine-orange cherry tomatoes. Vigorous plants start yielding early and bear right through the season. Tendency to split precludes shipping, making these an exclusively fresh-market treat. The taste can't be beat gm. fruits. Indeterminate. 57 days to mature. Super Sweet Cherry Supersweet 100 is a reliable cherry tomato with prolific yields of great tasting, gm. fruits produced in large clusters. Widely adapted. Indeterminate. 60 days to mature. Striped German The flat, medium to large, variably ribbed-shoulder tomatoes are shaded yellow and red. The marbled interior looks beautiful sliced. Complex, fruity flavor and smooth texture. Medium-tall vines bear 12+ oz. fruit. Indeterminate. 78 days to mature. White Cherry Appealing, pale yellow cherry tomatoes average gm. and have a good, mild taste. Plants are compact and easy to pick. Indeterminate. 59 days to mature 5

Yellow Pear The tall, vigorous vines bear quantities of small, 3/4-1 oz., lemon yellow, pear-shaped fruits. Mild flavor. Indeterminate. 70 days to mature.

60 days to mature. Peppers Ace Bell Pepper Huge yields of medium sized 3-4 lobed fruits.

Widely adapted but performs particularly well in cool climates where bell peppers are difficult to grow successfully. Best for early crops. 70 days red ripe.

6 Yellow Pear The tall, vigorous vines bear quantities of small, 3/4-1 oz., lemon yellow, pear-shaped fruits. Mild flavor. Indeterminate. 70 days to mature. Toma Verde Tomatillo Early-maturing, large, flat-round green fruits. Use in salsa or Mexican cooking. Harvest when the fruit is plump and papery husk splits. 60 days to mature. Peppers Ace Bell Pepper Huge yields of medium sized 3-4 lobed fruits. Has apparent tolerance to blossom drop as nearly every flower produces a pepper. Widely adapted but performs particularly well in cool climates where bell peppers are difficult to grow successfully. Best for early crops. 70 days red ripe. Flavorburst (yellow pepper) Vibrant yellow orange. Initial color is lime green, turning yellow and then to yellowish-orange when ripe. Sweet flavor. 67 days green; 87 days yellow ripe. Gourmet (orange bell pepper) Bright orange fruit. Thick, juicy walls and fruity sweet flavor. Medium-large, very blocky fruits are easy to grow. 65 days green; 85 days orange ripe. 6

Habanero Avg. 2" x 1 1/4", wrinkled fruits ripen from dark green to Salmon orange. This extremely pungent habanero may be used fresh or dried.

Fruits ripen through a showy stage of violet, yellow and orange streaks, eventually turning a rich, very dark red. 56 days lavender; 81 days red ripe.

Beautiful, big, 6-8 x 2, thick fleshed, paprika-type pepper with moderate pungency. Good for roasting, frying, grilling, salsa.

7 Habanero Avg. 2" x 1 1/4", wrinkled fruits ripen from dark green to Salmon orange. This extremely pungent habanero may be used fresh or dried. Islander Light, lavender skin, pale yellow flesh. 3 lobed, medium size, thick fleshed pepper with a mild, slightly sweet taste. Fruits ripen through a showy stage of violet, yellow and orange streaks, eventually turning a rich, very dark red. 56 days lavender; 81 days red ripe. Jalafuego High yielding jalapeno pepper that produces fruit that are 3 ½ to 4 inches in size. Krimzon Lee Paprika Thick walled frying pepper. Beautiful, big, 6-8 x 2, thick fleshed, paprika-type pepper with moderate pungency. Good for roasting, frying, grilling, salsa. 62 days green; 82 days ripe. Bastan poblano Sturdy, upright plants produce high yields of uniform, 5" fruits for summer into early fall harvest. Bastan's fruits are smooth, making them easy to peel for chile rellenos. Moderate pungency. 7

Mellow Star Japanese Shishito pepper for cooking or salads. Avg 3.

Eggplant Galine Very glossy, uniform, black fruits are 6-7" long by 3-4" in diameter.

Orient Charm Purple Asian type eggplant. 8-10 long x 1.5-2.5 diameter.

8 Mellow Star Japanese Shishito pepper for cooking or salads. Avg heavily wrinkled fruits are thin walled, mild (no heat) when green and slightly sweet when red. Eggplant Galine Very glossy, uniform, black fruits are 6-7" long by 3-4" in diameter. Strong plants produce early, firm fruits. High yielding, even in the North. 65 days to mature. Orient Charm Purple Asian type eggplant long x diameter. Compared to Orient Express, fruits are similar in shape but lighter in color, ranging from light lavender to bright purple. 65 days Nadia Uniform, 7-8" long by 3-4" diameter, dark purple fruits are glossy and blemish free. Tall, sturdy plants can set fruit under cool conditions. Green calyx. 67 days to mature. 8

Herbs White and Purple Scallions Mixed Basil (Italian, Purple, Lemon) Flat and Curly Leaf Parsley Mint Dill Lavender Lettuce- mixed 6 packs of these 3 varieties: Green Forest Romaine lettuce for full

Two Star Traditional Boston variety for Spring and Fall. Medium-green, thick, leaves (sturdy head). Slow to bottom rot. Excellent butterhead quality. Some resistance to lettuce mosaic virus. 52 days.

9 Herbs White and Purple Scallions Mixed Basil (Italian, Purple, Lemon) Flat and Curly Leaf Parsley Mint Dill Lavender Lettuce- mixed 6 packs of these 3 varieties: Green Forest Romaine lettuce for full heads. Slow-bolting, has smooth ribs for easy packing/handling. Grows early, tall, and dark green. 56 days. Vulcan Beautiful red leaves that are crisp and mild. Early lettuce. 52 days. Two Star Traditional Boston variety for Spring and Fall. Medium-green, thick, leaves (sturdy head). Slow to bottom rot. Excellent butterhead quality. Some resistance to lettuce mosaic virus. 52 days. Brassicas Toscano Kale Italian heirloom. Dinosaur kale. Rich, tender leaves have softer texture than curly green kale. Tolerant of hot and cold weather. 30 days baby, 65 days to mature. Portuguese Kale Taste and texture similar to collards. Plant grows up to 2 ft high and 2 ft wide. Space plants apart so they have space to reach full size. Best for spring or fall 9

harvest because it tends to get tipburn in hot weather. 80 days to mature.

The plants mature medium-tall and leaves are tender compared to other kales.

If planting outside, use row cover to protect from pests. 4 weeks to mature.

Best suited for harvest in summer and early fall in areas with long days and moderate heat.

10 harvest because it tends to get tipburn in hot weather. 80 days to mature. Red Russian Kale Stems are purple; leaves are flat, toothed, and dark green with purple veins. The plants mature medium-tall and leaves are tender compared to other kales. For salads and light cooking. Collards Tall productive plant. If planting outside, use row cover to protect from pests. 4 weeks to mature. Imperial Broccoli Best heat tolerant. Heads are dark-green with small, attractive heads. Best suited for harvest in summer and early fall in areas with long days and moderate heat. 71 days Green Cabbage (Primax) Delicious early cabbage. 3-lb heads filled with tender, thin, crisp, peppery-sweet leaves. 65 days to mature. Other Dunja Zucchini High yielding. Skin contains highly effective antioxidant. Plant in late spring. 47 days to mature. 10

Golden Glory Yellow Zucchini Spineless yellow zucchini. High yielding plants with bright yellow fruits with solid green stem. 50 days.

Plant begins bearing late, but can pick for a long time. Some resistance to mosaic virus, downy mildew, and powdery mildew. 58 days to mature.

Magda Squash Classic color and blocky, bulbous look that is popular in the Middle East. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew.

11 Golden Glory Yellow Zucchini Spineless yellow zucchini. High yielding plants with bright yellow fruits with solid green stem. 50 days. Marketmore Cucumber Long, slender, standard slicing cucumbers. Fruits are 8-9 and dark green. Plant begins bearing late, but can pick for a long time. Some resistance to mosaic virus, downy mildew, and powdery mildew. 58 days to mature. Jackson Classic Pickling Cucumber High-yielding hybrid, and disease resistant. Harvest when 3-5 long. 49 days to mature. Magda Squash Classic color and blocky, bulbous look that is popular in the Middle East. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew. 48 days to mature. Bright Lights Chard Green leaves with gold, pink, orange, purple, red, and white stems. Flavor is milder than ordinary chard. 28 days baby, 55 days bunching. Okra High yielding, uniform pods. Uniform pods with 5 points. 50 days. 11

12 Red Long of Tropea (onion) Tall, elongated, red bulbs. For bunching and fresh use, not for storage. 90 days 12

City Farm Fest Plant Guide 2015 Location: The Dudley Greenhouse, 11 Brooke Ave, Boston, MA

Flowers City Farm Fest Plant Guide 2015 Location: The Dudley Greenhouse, 11 Brooke Ave, Boston, MA Penny All Season Pansies Adaptable to range of growing conditions. Flavor is slightly like wintergreen.