Arugula, “Esmee” - Eruca vesicaria
Description: A selection of regular arugula with less deeply lobed leaves and a slightly milder flavor. Early, heat tolerant.
Growing Tips: Will regrow if cut above growing tip. Once it “bolts” it becomes bitter.
Season: Cool
Light: Full sun to part shade
Harvest: 6-9 inches
Bean, “Dulcina” – Phaseolus vulgaris
Description: Tender and full-flavored Italian flat-pod beans. The sweet, tender medium-green pods are borne on large semi-upright plants. High resistance to bean mosaic virus.
Growing Tips: Choose well drained soil. Harvest beans regularly to encourage production.
Spacing: 3”
Height: 24”
Light: Full sun
Bean, “Northeaster Pole Bean” – Phaseolus vulgaris
Description: This early maturing Roma-type pole bean has a deliciously rich, sweet flavor. The 8" long, 1" wide, flat green pods are stringless and stay tender for long periods.
Growing Tips: Extra vigorous in the seedling stage with strong vine growth. Grow on trellises, poles, or mesh fencing.
Spacing: 3”
Height: 24”
Light: Full sun
Bean, “Trilogy Mix” – Phaseolus vulgaris
Description: This mix of Provider, Royal Burgundy and Rocdor is perfect for the gardener with limited space.
Growing Tips: Choose well drained soil. Harvest beans regularly to encourage production.
Spacing: 2”
Height: 24”
Light: Full sun
Broccoli, “Durapack” - Brassica oleracea
Description: Highly productive and heat tolerant broccoli forming domed, uniform crowns.
Growing Tips: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil with high organic content.. Supply regular water during early growth.
Spacing: 12 inches
Height: 2’
Light: Full sun
Collards, “Flash” – Brassica oleracea
Description: Dark green smooth leaves, offers repeated harvests
Growing Tips: Prefer a fertile, well-drained soil. Consistent moisture provides the best quality leaves.
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 24 inches
Light: Full sun, partial shade
Chard, “Bright Lights” – Beta vulgaris
Description: The gold standard for multicolored Swiss chard. The flavor is milder than ordinary chard, with each color a bit different.
Growing Tips: Cut or snap mature leaves individually. New leaves will grow for multiple harvests.
Spacing: 2-4 inches
Height: 12-24 inches
Light: Full sun, partial shade
Cucumber, “Jackson Classic” - Cucumis sativus
Description: Pickling cucumbers, medium dark green with small white spines. Broad intermediate resistance to angular leaf spot, anthracnose, and powdery mildew keeps plants healthy all season.
Growing Tips: Best when harvested at 3-4 inches long.
Spacing: Plant 1 foot apart or in hills of 3 plants each 3 feet apart.
Planting Date: Early June
Hardiness: Very tender
Cucumber, “American Slicing” - Cucumis sativus
Description: Long, slender, uniformly dark green slicing cucumbers, even under weather stress. Begins bearing late, but picks for a relatively long time.
Growing Tips: Pick daily when plant begins to bear fruit.
Spacing: Plant 1 foot apart or in hills of 3 plants each 3 feet apart.
Planting Date: Early June
Hardiness: Very tender
Japanese Eggplant, “Orient Express” - Solanum melongena
Description: Dark purple Asian type slender eggplant that sets fruit and produces early and dependably in the North.
Growing Tips: Eggplant requires warmth - do not set out too early. Cut the eggplant instead of pulling full plant to avoid plant injury.
Spacing: 20-30 inches
Planting Date: Early June
Hardiness: Very tender
Italian Eggplant - Solanum melongena
Description: A classic early bell-shaped Italian-style eggplant that sets fruit and produces early and dependably in the North.
Growing Tips: Eggplant requires warmth - do not set out too early. Cut the eggplant instead of pulling full plant to avoid plant injury.
Spacing: 20-30 inches
Planting Date: Early June
Hardiness: Very tender
Husk Cherry, “Goldie” - Physalis pruinosa
Description: Sweet golden berries inside papery husks. Can be eaten raw, dried like raisins, frozen or made into preserves.
Growing Tips: Can stake. Plants drop ripe fruit, could be picked from the ground
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Planting Date: Early June
Hardiness: more cold tolerant than tomatoes
Kale, “Lacinato” – Brassica oleracea
Description: Extra dark green, noncurled. Rich tender leaves have softer texture than curly kales. Tolerant of hot and cold.
Growing Tips: Will thrive in well-drained, fertile soils.
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 24 inches
Light: Full sun
Kale, “Red Russian” – Brassica oleracea
Description: Stems are purple; leaves are flat and toothed with purple veins. Mature plants are medium-tall and leaves are tender compared to other kales. For salads and light cooking.
Growing Tips: Will thrive in well-drained, fertile soils.
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 24 inches
Light: Full sun
Kale, “Green Curly” – Brassica oleracea
Description: Standard green curly kale. Plants are tall, with excellent yield and good cold hardiness. Vigorous, productive plants.
Growing Tips: Will thrive in well-drained, fertile soils.
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 2-3 feet
Light: Full sun
Okra, “Clemson Spineless” – Abelmoschus esculentus
Description: Light green pods consist of 5–8 points. The standard variety in the South. Cream-colored flowers are also edible. An attractive ornamental; good in containers.
Growing Tips: Requires warm weather, well-drained soil (as it has a shallow root system), and dislikes high nitrogen. Harvest promptly by clipping pods at 3-4” long to keep plants productive.
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Planting Date: Early June
Hardiness: Very tender
Sorrel, French - Rumex acetosa
Description: A perennial leafy green that will be first up and last standing in your garden. 8” tender leaves have bright, lemony flavor. Use sparingly in salad or generously in soups and sauces.
Growing Tips: Cut back plant to promote new, tender growth.
Spacing: 6-12”
Height: 12”
Light: Sun/part shade
Watermelon, “Mini Love” - Citrillus lanatus
Description: A personal-sized watermelon with 3-5lb fruits born abundantly on long vines. Dark pink flesh is crisp with high sugar content. Fruits contain seeds.
Growing Tips: Light, well-drained soil is best. Provide consistent moisture content during early growth, but overwatering close to harvest can result in bland fruits.
Spacing: 3’
Height: 1’
Light: Full sun
Cantalope, “Sugar Cube” - Cucumis melo
Description: Has an intensely sweet flavor. Very uniform, heavily netted 2–2 1/2 lb. fruits (just a bit bigger than a softball) with deep-orange, aromatic flesh perfect for single servings.
Growing Tips: Light, well-drained soil is best. Provide consistent moisture content during early growth, but overwatering close to harvest can result in bland fruits.
Spacing: 18”
Height: 1’
Light: Full sun
Pumpkin, “Champion” - Cucurbita pepo
Description: Typically 30 lb. or more, well ribbed, with thick, medium length handle with an upright shape. Vigorous medium vines.
Growing Tips: Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.8 is best.
Spacing: 24-36”
Height: 1-2’
Light: Full sun
Zucchini, “Spineless” - Cucurbita pepo
Description: Highly productive of consistent 6-8” fruits. Offers more disease resistance than most varieties.
Growing Tips: Light, well-drained soil is best.
Spacing: 18-24”
Height: 3 feet
Light: Full sun
Lettuce, “Sparx” - Lactuca sativa
Description: High-yielding, upright, dense heads produce long uniform romaine hearts with good flavor. Ideal for spring, summer, or fall harvests.
Growing Tips: Can be planted early - Mid-May.
Spacing: 10-12”
Height: 12-18”
Light: Full sun
Lettuce, “Alkindus” - Lactuca sativa
Description: Uniform, reliable, attractive red butterhead. Performs well in spring, summer, and fall. Smaller, more dense heads in the spring and larger, less dense heads in the summer.
Growing Tips: Can be planted early - Mid-May.
Spacing: 10-12”
Height: 12-18”
Light: Full sun
Lettuce, “Tropicana” - Lactuca sativa
Description: Standard heat-tolerant green leaf. Plants produce full heads with heavy leaves. Tolerant to tipburn.
Growing Tips: Can be planted early - Mid-May.
Spacing: 10-12”
Height: 12-18”
Light: Full sun
The following is a listing of all of the annual vegetables (excluding peppers and tomatoes) that may be available at Plant Sale, along with growing tips and other relevant information. Note that not all varieties are available every year. For a full listing of available varieties and to see what’s in stock, visit our farm store.
