Cilantro. Coriandrum sativum. Annual - Herb

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1 HERBS

2 Cilantro Coriandrum sativum Annual - Herb Soil: Well-drained Light: Sun Distinctive characteristics: Cool season annual herb will remain productive through earlymid summer Larval host of black swallowtail butterflies

3 African Blue Basil Ocimum African Blue Annual - Herb 2' Soil: Well-drained Bloom: Lavender blue Bloom Time: Summer to fall Distinctive characteristics: Leaves are purple when emerge, then mature to dark, shiny green Although edible, this variety grown primarily as ornamental 2'

4 Basil, Large Leaf Ocimum basilicum Annual - Herb Soil: Well-drained, moderately rich, consistently moist Bloom Time: June - Frost Distinctive characteristics: Large Leaf basil is considered the best for pesto Pinch off flowers ASAP for continued plant growth For continued production, harvest to ¼ above a node (where the branch meets the main stem)

5 Basil, Thai Ocimum basilicum Siam Queen Annual - Herb 1-1.5' 2' Soil: Well-drained Bloom: Summer, attractive purple flowers Distinctive characteristics: Distinct flavor, described as anise- and licorice-like and slightly spicy Heat loving annual herb

6 Lemon Basil Ocimum basilicum Citriodorum Annual - Herb Soil: Well-drained, consistently moist Bloom: Summer Distinctive characteristics: Attractive, spreading plant with lemony aroma and flavor More compact than other basils; great for small spaces! Excellent accompaniment to pastas, and adds a tangy note to citrus or blueberry desserts.

7 Oregano Origanum vulgare Hot and Spicy Perennial - Herb 2 Soil: Well-drained, consistently moist until established Bloom: Light lavender Bloom Time: July and August Distinctive characteristics: Intense, strong flavor; use in spicy salsa and chili dishes. Looks great in the herb garden or mixed border Attractive to bees 3

8 Italian Flat Leaf Parsley Petroselinum crispum Annual - Herb Light: Sun Soil: Well-drained Distinctive characteristics: Cool season annual herb will remain productive through earlymid summer Larval host of black swallowtail butterflies

9 Variegated Lemon Thyme Thymus x citriodorus Variegata Herb Light: Sun Soil: Well-drained Distinctive characteristics: Drought tolerant, evergreen, perennial herb Attractive plants with distinct lemon flavor great in breads and muffins!

10 FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PLANTS

11 Pineapple Guava Acca sellowiana Evergreen Shrub Soil: Well-drained Bloom Time: Early Summer Bloom Color: Pink and red Distinctive characteristics: Tough evergreen, can be grown as a large shrub or small multistemmed tree, 5-10 x 6-10 Very drought tolerant Edible fruits (Feijoas) ripen in late summer

12 Watermelon Citrullus lanatus Crimson Sweet Annual Vine - Vegetable Soil: Well-drained loam, medium moisture Bloom Time: Summer Distinctive characteristics: Very reliable heirloom variety Produces large, extra-sweet melons Resistant to fusarium wilt and anthracnose

13 Sorbet Swirl Watermelon Citrullus lanatus Sorbet Swirl Annual - Vine Soil: Well-drained, loamy Bloom Color: Yellow gold Bloom Time: Summer Distinctive characteristics: Flesh has pastel swirls of red and yellow Good sweetness and texture Round to oval 8 in diameter Average 10 lb. fruits 77 days to maturity

14 Sugar Baby Watermelon Citrullus Ianatus Annual Vine 8 10 Soil: Well-drained, nutrient rich, high on organic matter Bloom Color: Yellow Bloom Time: Summer Distinctive characteristics: Heirloom variety fruits are 8-10 lbs. Solid dark green on the outside when ripe. Super sweet flesh loaded with antioxidants. Harvest when rind changes from bright to dull, dark green. 78 days to maturity Do not water during the week before harvest

15 Canteloupe Cucumis melo Ambrosia Vegetable - Annual Vine Soil: Well-drained Bloom Time: Summer Old favorite variety, terrific sweet flavor and peach colored flesh Attractive to bees Powdery and Downy Mildew resistant!

16 Rabbiteye Blueberries Vaccinium ashei Ira Fruit - Shrub 6-8 Soil: Requires well-drained, acidic soil Bloom: White blooms in March Plant more than one rabbiteye variety to get good fruit production (such as Powderblue ) Berries are medium to large size with good color and flavor Ripen Mid-June 5-6

17 Rabbiteye Blueberry Vaccinium ashei Premier Fruit - Shrub Soil: Requires well-drained, acidic soil Bloom: White blooms in March Plant more than one rabbiteye variety to get good fruit production (such as Powderblue ) Berries are medium to large size with good color and flavor Ripen Mid-June

18 Okra Abelmoschus esculentus Clemson Spineless Annual - Vegetable Summer Up to 6 10 Soil: Well-drained, fertile consistently moist Pick when pods are 2-4" long Use scissors or pruners to snip pod stems If pods tough to cut, they re tough to eat. All American Selections Winner!

19 Malabar Spinach Basella Rubra Perennial 10 Soil: Sandy, rich organic matter Bloom Color: Purple/white Bloom Time: July - Frost Distinctive characteristics: Edible leaves and stems Have iron, fiber, calcium and vitamins A & C Great in salads, soups and stir fries Fast growing, heat loving vine requires support or trellis Thrives in hot, humid climate

20 Green Bell Pepper Capsicum annuum California Wonder Annual Vegetable Soil: Well-drained, rich loam Bloom: White Bloom Time: Summer 1928 introduction is the largest open-pollinated, heirloom bell you can grow! Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus

21 Anaheim Chile Pepper Capsicum annuum Perennial - Vegetable Soil: Consistently moist, well drained, nutrient rich Bloom Color: Green left to turn red Mild hot pepper with mellow, sweet flavor Good in salsa, soups and Mexican dishes Plant 2-3 weeks after all dangers of frost Can be easily grown in containers Peppers may be picked while green or left to turn red Pepper are 6 10 long

22 Pablano Pepper Capsicum annuum Perennial - Vegetable Soil: Good drainage, abundance of organic matter They are called Anchos when mature red and dried Peppers demand warm weather during the day and 70 degrees at night They do not like their roots disturbed

23 Cayenne Pepper Capsicum annuum longum Perennial - Vegetable Soil: Well-drained Days to Maturity: 75 Productive plants, produce hottest peppers under dry conditions, keep producing well into the fall Hotter than Jalapeno

24 Pepper, Jalapeño Capsicum annuum Jalapeño Annual - Vegetable Soil: Well-drained loamy or sandy loam, consistently moist The most popular chile pepper in the United States! Compact plants grow well in containers Plants drop flowers above 90º; don t forget to mulch!

25 Habanero Pepper Capsicum chinense Tender Perennial - Vegetable Soil: Well-drained nutrient-rich & consistent moisture Early Summer Frost Plants drop flowers above 90º; don t forget to mulch! Habanero peppers are one of the hottest peppers in the world! Will continue to produce peppers for years (if in a greenhouse)

26 Cucumber Cucumis sativus Burpless Vegetable - Annual Vine - Summer Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained, high in organic matter Reliable burpless variety produces long, straight cucumbers excellent for slicing! Shallow root system suffers if no irrigation provided during droughts, critical during fruit set and fruit development

27 Cucumber Cucumis sativus 'Straight Eight' Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained Days to Maturity: 50 to 75 days Fruit Color: Dark green Fruit Size: 8 inches Reliable heirloom variety produces straight cucumbers excellent for slicing! High quality, flavor Benefits from trellising S15 SHN

28 Lemon Cucumber Cucumis sativus lemon ft. Soil: Loose, fertile, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained Fruit Color: Yellow Oval Heirloom variety 3 8 ft. More sweet and less acidic than regular cucumbers They have tiny bristles on the skin that are edible Yield heavily over a long period of time

29 Zucchini Cucurbita pepo Dark Green Soil: Well-drained Days to Maturity: 50 Vigorous, high yielding plants produce an abundance of dark green zucchini

30 Summer Squash Cucurbita pepo Yellow Straight Neck Annual - Vegetable 2 Soil: Well-drained, fertile, medium moisture Plants continue bearing if fruit harvested regularly Best flavor when harvested small Rabbit tolerant 3

31 Tomato Solanum lycopersicum Better Boy Soil: Well-drained Days to Maturity: 70 Indeterminate variety keeps bearing over a long season Large red, round fruits great taste! A reliable producer throughout the country Nematode resistant

32 Tomato Solanum lycopersicum Big Beef Soil: Well-drained Days to Maturity: 75 Indeterminate variety, keeps producing all summer Produces large tomatoes, averaging oz. each Best all-around "beefsteak" tomato for a home garden Nematode resistant!

33 Tomato Solanum lycopersicum Celebrity Soil: Well-drained Days to Maturity: 70 Determinate variety plants stay compact Large firm red, round fruits great taste! A reliable producer throughout the country Nematode resistant

34 Cherry Tomato Solanum lycopersicum Indigo Rose Light: Sun Soil: Well-drained Days to Maturity: 75 Indeterminate variety, keeps producing all summer New! Darkest tomato bred so far, exceptionally high in antioxidant rich anthocyanins Purple red when ripe more intense color when fruit exposed to sun

35 Tomato Solanum lycopersicum, 'Mountain Glory' Annual - Fruit - Summer Soil: Well-drained, fertile and consistently moist Days to Maturity: 75 Excellent combination of flavor and disease resistance! Heavy yields of firm, large fruit! Determinate variety

36 'Roma' Tomato Solanum lycopersicum Soil: Well-drained Days to Maturity: 75 Pear shaped tomatoes with few seeds - excellent for canning Determinate plants

37 Sun Gold Cherry Tomato Solanum lycopersicum Soil: Well-drained Days to Maturity: 57 Exceptionally sweet, bright tangerine-orange cherry tomatoes Intense fruity flavor Start yielding early & bear through season Indeterminate

38 'Sweet Million Hybrid' Tomato Solanum lycopersicum Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained Days to Maturity: 65 Fruit: Red Habit: Vining Easy tomato to grow! Large clusters of smooth, bright miniature fruit, cherry tomato Very productive, indeterminate, produces all season

39 'Sweet 100' Cherry Tomato Solanum lycopersicum Soil: Well-drained Days to Maturity: The easiest of tomatoes to grow! Very productive, indeterminate variety, continues to produce all season

40 'Tumbling Tom' Red Hybrid Cherry Tomato Solanum lycopersicum Soil: Well-drained Days to Maturity: Deliciously sweet, bright red cherry tomatoes A great cherry tomato for containers and hanging baskets, trails 18 inches Indeterminate variety

41 Eggplant Solanum melongena Black Beauty Vegetable - Summer Soil: Well-drained, fertile, moist Harvest regularly to keep plants producing; use pruners to avoid damaging stems. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers (encourages more foliage at expense of fruit).