Grow something new this year with these new for 2019 vegetables and edibles from our National Garden Bureau members that are easy to grow in your garden!
This document provides descriptions of new vegetable and edible plant varieties for the 2020 growing season. Some highlights include:
- Broccoli varieties with different colors and tastes, including one that can be eaten raw.
- Cabbage varieties with unique colors like magenta and mini sizes perfect for salads.
- Many new tomato varieties with disease resistance and a range of sizes, shapes and colors for different uses.
- Peppers, squash and pumpkin varieties with novel colors and shapes for both eating and ornamental purposes.
What's new in gardening for 2020 from our National Garden Bureau Members. Lots of new and beautiful flowers and ornamentals to make your garden the best ever!
This document provides information on new plant varieties from member breeders of the New Guinea Breeders (NGB) program. It profiles over 50 new annual, perennial, vegetable and shrub varieties, including details on plant characteristics like size, hardiness zone, flowering time, and distinguishing features. The varied selections are meant to give gardeners new options to consider for their landscapes and gardens.
This document highlights new flower and ornamental plant varieties for 2018, providing details on each variety such as plant name, unique characteristics, flowering period, and breeder. Some key varieties include 'Calibrachoa Bloomtastic Rose Quartz' with large flowers that thrive in heat, 'Petunia Potunia Starfish' with bold uniquely shaped blooms, and 'Sunflower Sunfinity Yellow Dark Center' with nonstop blooming habit. Over 50 new varieties are described.
This document provides descriptions of new vegetable varieties for 2011, including beans, cabbages, cucumbers, eggplants, lettuces, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, squashes, tomatoes, and more. Each variety is listed with details about maturation time, yield, flavor, disease resistance traits, and seed sources. A wide range of colors, sizes, and uses are highlighted among the many heirloom and hybrid varieties described.
2016 National Garden Bureau's New Varieties - flowers and ornamentalsNational Garden Bureau
This document provides descriptions of 62 new plant varieties for 2016, including annuals, perennials, and ornamental grasses. The varieties come from a range of plant genera such as petunia, salvia, snapdragon, sunflower, and zinnia. For each variety, the description highlights key traits such as flower color, growth habit, and disease or pest resistance to help gardeners select plants suited to their growing conditions and design needs.
This document provides descriptions of new vegetable and edible plant varieties for the 2020 growing season. Some highlights include:
- Broccoli varieties with different colors and tastes, including one that can be eaten raw.
- Cabbage varieties with unique colors like magenta and mini sizes perfect for salads.
- Many new tomato varieties with disease resistance and a range of sizes, shapes and colors for different uses.
- Peppers, squash and pumpkin varieties with novel colors and shapes for both eating and ornamental purposes.
What's new in gardening for 2020 from our National Garden Bureau Members. Lots of new and beautiful flowers and ornamentals to make your garden the best ever!
This document provides information on new plant varieties from member breeders of the New Guinea Breeders (NGB) program. It profiles over 50 new annual, perennial, vegetable and shrub varieties, including details on plant characteristics like size, hardiness zone, flowering time, and distinguishing features. The varied selections are meant to give gardeners new options to consider for their landscapes and gardens.
This document highlights new flower and ornamental plant varieties for 2018, providing details on each variety such as plant name, unique characteristics, flowering period, and breeder. Some key varieties include 'Calibrachoa Bloomtastic Rose Quartz' with large flowers that thrive in heat, 'Petunia Potunia Starfish' with bold uniquely shaped blooms, and 'Sunflower Sunfinity Yellow Dark Center' with nonstop blooming habit. Over 50 new varieties are described.
This document provides descriptions of new vegetable varieties for 2011, including beans, cabbages, cucumbers, eggplants, lettuces, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, squashes, tomatoes, and more. Each variety is listed with details about maturation time, yield, flavor, disease resistance traits, and seed sources. A wide range of colors, sizes, and uses are highlighted among the many heirloom and hybrid varieties described.
2016 National Garden Bureau's New Varieties - flowers and ornamentalsNational Garden Bureau
This document provides descriptions of 62 new plant varieties for 2016, including annuals, perennials, and ornamental grasses. The varieties come from a range of plant genera such as petunia, salvia, snapdragon, sunflower, and zinnia. For each variety, the description highlights key traits such as flower color, growth habit, and disease or pest resistance to help gardeners select plants suited to their growing conditions and design needs.
Every year, AAS trials new, never before sold varieties in 40+ trial sites all over North America. Only the best garden performers are named AAS Winners.
These varieties have been tested all over North America and have been selected for their superior garden performance. Go to aaswinners.com and select "Buy AAS WInner Seed" to try them in your own garden.
The document lists the 2020 winners of All-America Selections, providing brief descriptions of each plant variety's key characteristics including appearance, growth habit, disease resistance, and recommended spacing. Some of the winners highlighted include coleus 'Main Street Beale Street' with deep red foliage; cucumber 'Green Light F1' producing mini fruits for vertical gardens; and zinnia 'Holi Pink F1' with vibrant pink blooms on compact, uniform plants. In total, 20 new varieties are named and summarized, ranging from vegetables to flowers suitable for gardens, containers, and landscaping.
The 2021 All-America Selections winners include several flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Echalion Crème Brulee is an early maturing tomato with sweet citrusy flavor. Leucanthemum Sweet Daisy is a perennial flower with 5" blooms that attracts pollinators. Pepper Pot-a-peño is a compact jalapeño pepper suited for containers. Zinnia Profusion is a bicolor zinnia with red, yellow, apricot and rose colors. Celosia Kelos Candela Pink has bright pink plumes all season. Goldilocks is an acorn squash with high yields and rich flavor.
The document lists the 2020 winners of All-America Selections, which recognizes new flower, vegetable and herb varieties. Some of the winners include Coleus 'Main Street Beale Street' with deep red foliage that doesn't fade, cucumber 'Green Light F1' which produces mini fruits well-suited for vertical gardens, and zinnia 'Holi Pink F1' with vibrant pink blooms on compact, uniform plants. In total, 22 new varieties are highlighted that were selected for traits like disease resistance, drought tolerance, unique flavors and high yields.
All-America Selections is an organization that has been testing and selecting the best new flower and vegetable varieties since 1932. It operates a national network of trial sites where varieties submitted by breeders are evaluated based on standardized criteria. Varieties that perform well are named AAS Winners and promoted to home gardeners. Over the years, AAS has expanded the number of trial sites and types of plants evaluated to include bedding plants, cool season plants, and more. It continues to be a leader in independent variety trials and promotion of new garden-worthy varieties.
Excited to share the newest flowers and ornamentals for 2017. Our National Garden Bureau members bring you exciting, new flower and ornamental varieties for your home garden, containers, and patio pots.
The document provides descriptions of new plant varieties for 2015, including perennials, annuals, herbs, and ornamental plants. Some highlights include Agastache varieties with drought tolerance and colorful blooms, Angelonia and Impatiens varieties resistant to diseases, and Hydrangea varieties with colorful blooms changing colors without chemicals. New varieties were bred for traits like compact habits, diverse colors, and suitability for containers.
The document introduces 18 new plant varieties for 2022, including trailing begonia, eggplant, lettuce, peppers, petunia, sunflower, tomatoes, torenia, and watermelon. Key features highlighted are traits like disease resistance, yield, fruit size and quality, flowering, and suitability for containers or different regions. The varieties offer options for gardens, landscapes, and retail with attractive, productive plants.
All these varieties have been tested by horticulture professionals for superior garden performance. Only if they outperformed similar varieties in the market do they earn the AAS award designation.
The first seven All-America Selections 2020 Winners are here including the newest in tomatoes, cucumber, and watermelon PLUS the first two herbaceous perennial winners! The proof is in the Plant! Grow a winner...grow AAS.
This document provides information on various fruits and vegetables that are well-suited for the 2019 growing season. It describes 46 different varieties, including details on things like days to maturity, disease resistance, yield, flavor and appearance. The varieties include herbs, berries, greens, root vegetables, cucurbits and more. Recommendations are provided for spring, summer or fall planting depending on the variety.
This document summarizes the 2019 winners of the All-America Selections competition, which included eight plants recognized for their qualities. Begonia Viking XL Red on Chocolate won for its large bronze leaves and vibrant red flowers. Marigold Big Duck Gold won for its large golden blossoms and dark green foliage. Melon Orange SilverWave won for its exotic Asian flavor, sweet crisp flesh, and unique rind coloration.
Presentation is ready to use! These 14 AAS Winners have been trialed by horticulture professionals and will demonstrate proven garden performance for your garden.
The first five All-America Selections 2020 Winners are here including the newest in tomatoes, cucumber, and watermelon! The proof is in the Plant! Grow a winner...grow AAS
This annual program is an important service to gardeners, as NGB's New Varieties program brings many of the best new varieties from NGB members all together in one easily-accessible location. Gardeners are sure to find many inspiring varieties for 2015 that will appeal to both new and experienced gardeners.
All-America Selections is a non-profit organization that has been testing new flower, vegetable, and edible plant varieties since 1932. It operates over 100 trial sites across North America to test submitted varieties. Varieties are grown and evaluated by volunteer judges. If a variety meets AAS standards for traits like disease resistance, yield, taste, and appearance, it may become an AAS Winner. AAS helps promote winning varieties to breeders and gardeners. Current breeding trends that AAS sees as popular include varieties with pollinator appeal, updated heirlooms, perennials used as annuals, ornamental edibles, unique flavors, compact habits, and disease resistance.
This document provides information on new vegetable varieties for 2014, including basil, beans, beets, carrots, collards, cucumbers, eggplants, kale, leeks, lettuce, melons, microgreens, okra, onions, peas, peppers, radishes, squash, tomatoes, and more. Each variety is described in 1-2 sentences highlighting key traits such as size, flavor, yield, disease resistance, and days to maturity. In total, over 40 new vegetable varieties are summarized.
This document provides descriptions of various vegetable varieties including their key characteristics such as size, color, flavor, yield, and days to maturity. The varieties described include beans, beets, carrots, cucumbers, eggplants, kale, lettuce, melons, okra, onions, peppers, pumpkins, radishes, squash, tomatoes, and watermelons.
Every year, AAS trials new, never before sold varieties in 40+ trial sites all over North America. Only the best garden performers are named AAS Winners.
These varieties have been tested all over North America and have been selected for their superior garden performance. Go to aaswinners.com and select "Buy AAS WInner Seed" to try them in your own garden.
The document lists the 2020 winners of All-America Selections, providing brief descriptions of each plant variety's key characteristics including appearance, growth habit, disease resistance, and recommended spacing. Some of the winners highlighted include coleus 'Main Street Beale Street' with deep red foliage; cucumber 'Green Light F1' producing mini fruits for vertical gardens; and zinnia 'Holi Pink F1' with vibrant pink blooms on compact, uniform plants. In total, 20 new varieties are named and summarized, ranging from vegetables to flowers suitable for gardens, containers, and landscaping.
The 2021 All-America Selections winners include several flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Echalion Crème Brulee is an early maturing tomato with sweet citrusy flavor. Leucanthemum Sweet Daisy is a perennial flower with 5" blooms that attracts pollinators. Pepper Pot-a-peño is a compact jalapeño pepper suited for containers. Zinnia Profusion is a bicolor zinnia with red, yellow, apricot and rose colors. Celosia Kelos Candela Pink has bright pink plumes all season. Goldilocks is an acorn squash with high yields and rich flavor.
The document lists the 2020 winners of All-America Selections, which recognizes new flower, vegetable and herb varieties. Some of the winners include Coleus 'Main Street Beale Street' with deep red foliage that doesn't fade, cucumber 'Green Light F1' which produces mini fruits well-suited for vertical gardens, and zinnia 'Holi Pink F1' with vibrant pink blooms on compact, uniform plants. In total, 22 new varieties are highlighted that were selected for traits like disease resistance, drought tolerance, unique flavors and high yields.
All-America Selections is an organization that has been testing and selecting the best new flower and vegetable varieties since 1932. It operates a national network of trial sites where varieties submitted by breeders are evaluated based on standardized criteria. Varieties that perform well are named AAS Winners and promoted to home gardeners. Over the years, AAS has expanded the number of trial sites and types of plants evaluated to include bedding plants, cool season plants, and more. It continues to be a leader in independent variety trials and promotion of new garden-worthy varieties.
Excited to share the newest flowers and ornamentals for 2017. Our National Garden Bureau members bring you exciting, new flower and ornamental varieties for your home garden, containers, and patio pots.
The document provides descriptions of new plant varieties for 2015, including perennials, annuals, herbs, and ornamental plants. Some highlights include Agastache varieties with drought tolerance and colorful blooms, Angelonia and Impatiens varieties resistant to diseases, and Hydrangea varieties with colorful blooms changing colors without chemicals. New varieties were bred for traits like compact habits, diverse colors, and suitability for containers.
The document introduces 18 new plant varieties for 2022, including trailing begonia, eggplant, lettuce, peppers, petunia, sunflower, tomatoes, torenia, and watermelon. Key features highlighted are traits like disease resistance, yield, fruit size and quality, flowering, and suitability for containers or different regions. The varieties offer options for gardens, landscapes, and retail with attractive, productive plants.
All these varieties have been tested by horticulture professionals for superior garden performance. Only if they outperformed similar varieties in the market do they earn the AAS award designation.
The first seven All-America Selections 2020 Winners are here including the newest in tomatoes, cucumber, and watermelon PLUS the first two herbaceous perennial winners! The proof is in the Plant! Grow a winner...grow AAS.
This document provides information on various fruits and vegetables that are well-suited for the 2019 growing season. It describes 46 different varieties, including details on things like days to maturity, disease resistance, yield, flavor and appearance. The varieties include herbs, berries, greens, root vegetables, cucurbits and more. Recommendations are provided for spring, summer or fall planting depending on the variety.
This document summarizes the 2019 winners of the All-America Selections competition, which included eight plants recognized for their qualities. Begonia Viking XL Red on Chocolate won for its large bronze leaves and vibrant red flowers. Marigold Big Duck Gold won for its large golden blossoms and dark green foliage. Melon Orange SilverWave won for its exotic Asian flavor, sweet crisp flesh, and unique rind coloration.
Presentation is ready to use! These 14 AAS Winners have been trialed by horticulture professionals and will demonstrate proven garden performance for your garden.
The first five All-America Selections 2020 Winners are here including the newest in tomatoes, cucumber, and watermelon! The proof is in the Plant! Grow a winner...grow AAS
This annual program is an important service to gardeners, as NGB's New Varieties program brings many of the best new varieties from NGB members all together in one easily-accessible location. Gardeners are sure to find many inspiring varieties for 2015 that will appeal to both new and experienced gardeners.
All-America Selections is a non-profit organization that has been testing new flower, vegetable, and edible plant varieties since 1932. It operates over 100 trial sites across North America to test submitted varieties. Varieties are grown and evaluated by volunteer judges. If a variety meets AAS standards for traits like disease resistance, yield, taste, and appearance, it may become an AAS Winner. AAS helps promote winning varieties to breeders and gardeners. Current breeding trends that AAS sees as popular include varieties with pollinator appeal, updated heirlooms, perennials used as annuals, ornamental edibles, unique flavors, compact habits, and disease resistance.
This document provides information on new vegetable varieties for 2014, including basil, beans, beets, carrots, collards, cucumbers, eggplants, kale, leeks, lettuce, melons, microgreens, okra, onions, peas, peppers, radishes, squash, tomatoes, and more. Each variety is described in 1-2 sentences highlighting key traits such as size, flavor, yield, disease resistance, and days to maturity. In total, over 40 new vegetable varieties are summarized.
This document provides descriptions of various vegetable varieties including their key characteristics such as size, color, flavor, yield, and days to maturity. The varieties described include beans, beets, carrots, cucumbers, eggplants, kale, lettuce, melons, okra, onions, peppers, pumpkins, radishes, squash, tomatoes, and watermelons.
This document provides descriptions of various vegetable varieties suitable for the home garden, including information on plant characteristics, growth habits, yields, and days to maturity. Some highlights include:
- Diplotaxis tenuifolia, an annual plant with crisp, spicy leaves that can be used to infuse salads or make sauces.
- Phaseolus vulgaris 'Romano', a bean variety with exceptional eating quality and upright bush habit suited for ease of harvesting.
- Apium graveolens, a celery variety known for long red stalks that stay colored when cooked and can also be used for its seeds as a spice.
- Cucumis sativus, a pickling
2016 National Garden Bureau's New Varieties - Vegetables & EdiblesNational Garden Bureau
This document provides descriptions of new vegetable varieties for 2016, including cabbage, carrots, celery, eggplant, gourds, kale, lettuce, melons, mizuna, onions, pac choi, parsley, peas, peppers, pumpkins, radishes, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon, and winter squash. Each variety listing includes details on plant characteristics, growth habits, flavors, and other qualities. A wide range of open-pollinated and hybrid varieties are featured from multiple seed companies.
- The document describes the characteristics of various vegetable varieties including their growth habits, yields, flavors and times to maturity. Key details are provided about tomatoes, peppers, squash, melons, greens and other vegetables. The varieties highlighted would perform well in home gardens and provide bountiful, delicious produce.
15 new AAS Winners for the 2018 garden are now here! AAS Winners have been tested nationally, proven locally to give you excellent results in your garden!
This document provides tips for vegetable gardening on a budget. It discusses how growing your own vegetables allows you to control what your family eats and save money. Both in-ground and container gardening are options. Planning is key - consider what vegetables you like to eat and have space for. Cool-season crops like lettuce, carrots and peas can be planted early and late. Warm-season crops like tomatoes, peppers and beans are planted after the last frost. With a small space, options like square foot gardening, raised beds, and edible landscaping can maximize production. Proper soil, watering, and mulching are also discussed.
This document provides information about All-America Selections (AAS), a non-profit organization that promotes new garden varieties through impartial trials across North America. It discusses the AAS trial process, categories, sites, judges, and criteria for winners. Several 2017 AAS winners are highlighted, including vegetables, herbs and ornamentals. The document aims to educate about AAS's role in introducing superior performing plants and their publicity efforts.
Grow something new for 2019 with these new Flowers & Ornamentals from our National Garden Bureau members. Grow something beautiful in 2019! This is your year to shine!
The document discusses various root, tuber, and bulb vegetables including their descriptions and uses. Some of the key ones mentioned are carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, beets, parsnips, turnips, radishes, daikon, horseradish, wasabi, cassava, taro, ginger, turmeric, and galangal. It provides details on their botanical classifications, appearances, varieties, and culinary applications. The document acts as an educational resource on root vegetables and their properties.
New Annuals For 2017! PanAmerican Seed + Ball FloraPlantBill Calkins
This document provides information on new annual plant varieties from PanAmerican Seed and Ball FloraPlant, including Alternanthera, Begonia, Celosia, Coleus, Impatiens, Marigold, Mint, Pepper, Petunia, Pansy, Pentas, and Zinnia varieties. Key details are provided on plant characteristics like height, spread, flowering time, and intended uses. New varieties highlighted include Purple Prince Alternanthera, Megawatt Begonia, Dracula Celosia, Pineapple Surprise Coleus, Divine Impatiens, Marvel and Taishan Marigolds, Mini Mint, Hot Pops and Sedona Sun Peppers, Cool Wave and Frizzle
Ball University Manitoba - Ball Ingenuity + Burpee 2016 New VarietiesBill Calkins
This document provides information on new plant varieties from Ball Ingenuity and Burpee for 2016, including:
- Crave Sunset F1 Calibrachoa, Intenz Series Celosia in new colors, and Summer Romance Collection Dipladenia vines which are easy to grow and provide reliable supply for retailers.
- HibisQs Hibiscus have bolder colors and longer-lasting flowers than competitors. New vegetable varieties like Destiny Broccoli and Peppermint Stick Celery offer flavor and unique traits.
- Coleus, tomatoes, and peppers designed for containers and small spaces, including Orange Zinger Cherry Tomato and Little Napoli Roma Tomato. Beefsteak varieties like
Bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is a good source of vitamins A, C, and iron. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. Bell peppers are commonly grown in the Philippines, with the Cordillera Administrative Region producing 45% of the country's total bell pepper crop of 392 metric tons. Bell peppers grow best in temperatures between 26-28°C during the day and 16-18°C at night and prefer loose, nutrient-rich soil with a pH between 5.5-6.8. Popular bell pepper varieties grown in the Philippines include California Wonder, Yolo Wonder, Green500, and Rain Hardy.
This document provides information about Nourse Farms' blueberry production. It details that they grow June strawberries, brambles, blueberries, currants and gooseberries on their farm. For blueberries, they produce mostly pick-your-own and wholesale late in the season. The document then focuses on blueberry plant varieties, tissue culture plug plants, planting prescriptions including adjusting soil pH and using woodchips and sulfur, and different blueberry varieties categorized by ripening time.
This document provides an overview of different types of vegetables, including their classification. It discusses roots, tubers, bulbs, seeds and pods, stems, fruits, leaves, and fungi. For each category, examples are given. The document also covers storing, preserving, and cooking vegetables, outlining best practices for maximizing flavor and nutrition.
National Garden Bureau Year of the Buddleia also known as Butterfly Bush. Discover all of the new varieties for your landscape. New varieties are non-invasive and loved by butterlfies.
All of the New Varieties from our NGB members. Plan your garden with the best varieties that will add loads of color! These new varieties make gardening fun!
Introducing our 2022 All-America Selections Winners! These winners have been tried and tested by our AAS Trial Judges in 4 seperate categories. Seed Ornamentals, Edibles, Non-Seed Ornamentals and Herbaceous Perennials. They all work great in home gardens for all types of gardeners!
African violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) are one of the most popular houseplants in the world, and for good reason. They are compact, low-growing plants that bloom several times a year in a multitude of colors, including white, pink, purple, blue, and red. African violets are also relatively easy to care for, making them a great choice for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Here are some tips for caring for your African violet:
Light: African violets prefer bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid placing them in direct sunlight, as this can scorch their leaves. If you don't have a bright window, you can grow African violets under fluorescent lights.
Water: African violets should be watered regularly, but be careful not to overwater them. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. The best way to water African violets is to bottom water them. This means placing the pot in a shallow dish of water and letting the water soak up through the drainage holes.
Soil: African violets need a well-draining potting mix. You can buy a potting mix specifically designed for African violets, or you can make your own by mixing equal parts peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite.
Fertilizer: African violets should be fertilized regularly during the growing season (spring and summer). Use a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength. Fertilize every other week.
Grooming: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth. You should also remove any dead or yellowed leaves.
African violets are relatively pest- and disease-resistant, but they can be susceptible to mealybugs, aphids, and spider mites. If you see any pests on your plant, isolate it from other plants and treat it with an insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Angelonia, also known as summer snapdragon, is a genus of about 30 species of flowering plants native to Mexico and Argentina. It is a popular ornamental plant for its long-lasting blooms and tolerance of heat and drought and other arid conditions.
Angelonia plants are typically upright and bushy, with stalks that can grow up to 3 feet tall. The flowers are small and come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, purple, and yellow. Angelonia blooms from early summer to fall, and its flowers are a favorite of pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.
Angelonia is relatively easy to care for. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Angelonia should be watered regularly, but it is important to avoid overwatering. Angelonia can be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Angelonia is a versatile plant that can be grown in a variety of settings. It can be used in borders, beds, containers, and hanging baskets. Angelonia is also a popular choice for butterfly gardens.
The document lists the names of various butterfly-attracting buddleia plant varieties followed by "2024 YEAR OF THE BUDDLEIA". It appears to be promoting 2024 as the year of the buddleia plant and lists over 30 varieties that will be available that year for attracting butterflies.
Hosta are the most popular and well recognized perennial in North America. They have gained their popularity from fantastic foliage that provides interest throughout the growing season. Hosta are adaptable, tough-as-nails plants capable of surviving in the toughest soils and shadiest locations.
One of the ways Hosta ascended in popularity is they can be easily split and shared. They can be dug up, divided, and replanted at almost any time during the year. A term for this type of plant is a “friendship plant” – perennials that are easy to divide and give a piece to your friend or neighbor.
Lilies, a testament to nature's artistry, boast a long and storied history. Originating invarious parts of the Northern Hemisphere, they've adorned myths and traditions forthousands of years. In ancient Greek mythology, lilies were believed to have sprungfrom the milk of the goddess Hera, symbolizing purity and renewal. Similarly, inChristian iconography, lilies are often associated with the Virgin Mary, representingpurity, virtue, and the divine.
One reason lilies have managed to thrive and adapt for such a lengthy period isclosely tied to their captivating reproductive strategy. Lilies have a unique floralstructure that facilitates cross-pollination by attracting pollinators, such as bees andbutterflies. The intricate shapes, vibrant colors, and alluring scents of lily flowers haveevolved to ensure successful reproduction through pollination, contributing to theirincredible resilience and diversity.
Squash: A versatile and delicious vegetable with a rich history. Pumpkins, squash,and gourds have enchanted gardeners and foodies for generations with their diversityin shapes, colors, and flavors.
Collectively referred to as “squash,” the Cucurbitagenus has a rich history dating back over 8,000 years to Cetral and South Americaand 4,000 years later it was considered the primary agricultural crop of the ancients.
Squash was an essential part of the "Three Sisters" or the "Trinity," which includedmaize, squash, and beans, for companion planting by the Indigenous people of theAmericas. Introduced to Europe in the late 16th century, squash in all its forms hasbecome a staple in diets worldwide. Some species have ornamental value, whileothers serve a functional purpose as storage vessels.
Introducing our 2022 All-America Selections Winners! These winners have been tried and tested by our AAS Trial Judges in 4 seperate categories. Seed Ornamentals, Edibles, Non-Seed Ornamentals and Herbaceous Perennials. They all work great in home gardens for all types of gardeners!
There is so much to celebrate about Spirea. These durable, easy-to-grow shrubs have dominated many regions of the United States for decades thanks to their tolerance for a wide variety of conditions. The genus name, Sprirea, originates from the Greek workd speira, or wreath in reference to the orientation of the shrub's delicate flowers.
The document declares 2023 to be the Year of the Rudbeckia and lists various Rudbeckia plant varieties. It includes a quote praising the Rudbeckia for preserving glorious names as long as the earth shall survive and be covered in flowers each spring. A variety of Rudbeckia names are then listed, including American Gold Rush, Autumn, Black Jack Gold, Cherokee Sunset, Cherry Brandy, Cheyenne Gold, Corona, Dakota Gold, Dakota Red Shield, Denver Daisy, Gloriosa Double, Goldblitz, Goldstrum, Indian Summer, Maya, Mini Beckia Flame, Prairie Glow, Prairie Sun, Rodeo Red, Ruby Gold, Sput
The document contains a quote from Sara Jeannette Duncan stating that a human being draws something from the soil they grow in. It then lists various plant and flower names, suggesting that people are influenced by their environment in developing their character, as plants draw nutrients from the soil. The list of plant and flower names represents the different influences that shape human beings.
Celosia is a unique annual for the garden with its brightly colored flowers and textures that beg to be touched. With so many varieties, heights and colors to choose from, the options are many. Celosia make an amazing addition to any cut flower bouquet. With striking colors and extraordinary textures you'll want to grow many varities!
Broccoli is high in antioxidants, amino acids, folate, and Vitamin C. Broccoli is also an immunity booster thanks to it's zinc and vitamin content. The stems and leaves are tasty and nutritious too!
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) offered in the late fall through winter are used as forced bulbs to decorate and beautify the inside of homes during the winter. Some are even bringing Amaryllis outside during the summer and enjoying the reblooms! These easy to grow bulbs are being propagated in many parts of the world today.
Thomas Fuller, an English clergyman, stated that "He that sups upon salad, goes not to bed fasting." This suggests that eating salad for supper will satisfy one's hunger and prevent fasting until breakfast the next morning. The quote emphasizes that salad can be a filling meal when eaten at night before sleeping.
Celebrate the Year of the Verbena! Verbena are known for withstanding the pressure of hot, dry conditions. Luckily for all of us, there are many new hybrids that have been bred just for this job!
The document lists the names of various rose varieties, including 'Adrenalin', 'Black Star', 'Bizet', and 'Byzantinus' among others, without additional context or descriptions. It provides a simple list of rose names.
Celebrate the Year of the Phlox! Phlox is a wide-ranging North American native perennial and a common fixture in woodland, prairie, and meadow landscapes.
2. Bok Choi Bopak F1
• Uniform size with smooth leaf
margins and white stems.
• Use the tender leaves in soups,
stews, and for grilling.
• Brassica rapa
Bejo Seeds, Inc.
3. Broccoli Lieutenant
• Long stemmed variety
great for florets.
• Grows 18 – 24” tall and
does well in the warm to
cool transition season.
• Brassica oleracea
Seminis/Bayer
4. Corn, Sweet Flagler
• High yielding plant with 8”
ears and contrasting colors.
• Super sweet taste and
tender kernels.
• Zea mays
Harris Seeds
Garden Trends
5. Corn, Sweet Natural Sweet XR
• Seed is only produced
organically.
• Excellent eating quality
• Zea mays var. saccharata
Illinois Foundation
Seeds, Inc.
6. Cucumber Artist Hybrid
• Fine-spined cukes have non-
bitter flavor and can be
enjoyed fresh or made into
pickles.
• Abundant yields and disease
resistance make it a garden
joy.
• Cucumis sativus
J W Jung Seed Co
7. Cucumber Gateway Brand
• New variety of slicing
cucumbers with 8 – 9” fruits.
• Great for home gardening,
grows well on trellises and is
disease resistant.
• Cucumis sativus L
Seminis/Bayer
8. Eggplant Japanese Pickling
• Mild and sweet flavor with
creamy white, delicious flesh.
• Excellent for pickling and
cooking.
• Solanum melongena
Seeds by Design, Inc
9. Kale Redbor F1
• Available as conventional
or organic seed.
• Gorgeous deep green
foliage takes on rich
burgundy color as season
ends.
• Brassica oleracea
Bejo Seeds, Inc.
10. Kalettes Autumn Star Hybrid
• A cross between Brussel
Sprouts and Kale - great
sautéed, roasted, grilled or
raw.
• Beautiful purple and green
bi-color
• Brassica oleracea
J W Jung Seed Co
11. Lettuce Blush Butter Oak
• Buttery taste
• Compact head that is a
combination of a butterhead and
an oakleaf lettuce that does well
in containers and garden.
• Lettuce sativa
Seeds by Design Inc
12. Marigold Dropshot
• Foliage has excellent sweet
licorice or anise flavor,
making it great for use as
flavoring or herb.
• Ideal for use in containers.
• Tagetes filifolia
Hem Genetics BV
13. Melon Orange SilverWave
• Extremely sweet, orange
flesh and unique rind color.
• Great eaten alone or in
salads of all kinds.
• Cucumis melo
All-America Selections
14. Mustard Osaka Purple
• Tender green leaves, mild
and flavorful.
• Growing to 12 – 14” tall,
once matured the leaves are
pungent and sharp.
• Beta vulgaris
Terra Organics LLC
15. Onion Red Carpet F1
• Long day variety whose
bulbs store very well.
• Grows to 24 – 36” and is
perfect for garden or
containers.
• Allium cepa
Bejo Seeds, Inc.
16. Pepper Chianti F1
• Early maturing sweet
pepper.
• Plants grow to 18” in height
and produce 4” wide by 3”
tall fruits.
• Capsicum annuum
Terra Organics LLC
17. Pepper Hot Cayenne
• Famously, fiery pepper, wear
gloves when handling!
• Use fresh, canned or pickled
to add flavor and spice.
• Capsicum annuum
Bonnie Plants
18. Pepper Just Sweet F1
•Unique snacking pepper with
sweet, aromatic accents.
• Vigorous growers, up to 36”
high, no need to stake due to
their strong bushy habit.
• Capsicum annuum
All-America Selections
19. Pepper Primero Red
• Ripens early and provides
huge yield.
• One-third the heat of
standard habaneros, great for
salsa and cooking.
• Capsicum chinese
PanAmerican Seed
20. Pepper Mad Hatter F1
• Unique flattened shape adds
ornamental beauty to the
veggie garden.
• Slightly floral, citrus flavor,
perfect for salads, pickling or
appetizers.
• Capsicum baccatum
Bonnie Plants
21. Pepper, Park’s Mini Bell Pepper
• Versatile snack pepper
perfect for single size portion
with excellent, fresh taste.
• Grill them, roast them, can
them, snack on them!
• Capsicum annuum
Park Seed Co.
22. Pepper Sweet Habanero Orange
• Sweet and spicy but lower
heat rating (850 Scoville
Units) than the spicy
habanero.
• Unique wrinkled, lantern
shape fruit measures 2” x 2”.
• Capsicum annuum
Terra Organics LLC
23. Pepper Tricked You
• Easy to grow and offers
jalapeno flavor with NO
HEAT!
• Blend with hot jalapenos to
customize the heat level of
your salsa or hot sauce.
• Capsicum annuum
Seminis/Bayer
24. Pepper Waltz
• A drying paprika!
• Younger fruits start out
tangy and develop a smoky,
rich flavor with time.
• Capsicum annuum
Territorial Seed Company
25. Pumpkin American Tondo
• Decorative heirloom
pumpkin.
• 8 – 10 lb orange beauties
with mottled green stripes.
• Cucurbita pepo
Terra Organics LLC
26. Pumpkin Specter
• Early maturing, produces 12
to 20 lb fruits.
• Semi-hard, slightly warted
shell and firmly attached
handles.
• Cucurbita pepo
Harris Seeds & Garden Trends
27. Radish Philadelphia White
Window Box
• Crisp with a spicy flavor.
• Excellent yield of small,
white round radishes.
• Raphanus sativus
Seeds by Design Inc
28. Salad Mix Burpee Fresh Mix
Mesclun
• Gourmet salad mix you can
grow in beds and containers.
• Includes arugula, tangy
endive, radicchio, red and
green lettuce and mustard.
Bonnie Plants
29. Spinach Green Beret
• This hybrid is dark green
with oval/round leaves.
• Can be grown as baby
spinach or as large leaves.
• Spinacia oleracea
Seminis/Bayer
30. Squash Mexican Grey Zucchini
• Flavorful and tender green
fruit with grey speckles is
easy to harvest.
• This highly productive
hybrid offers excellent
disease resistance in the
garden.
• Cucurbita pepo
Bonnie Plants
31. Squash, Winter Amish Pie
• This heirloom fruits weighs
60 – 80 lbs.
• Thick, sweet and moist flesh
making it perfect for pies.
• Cucurbita maxima
Terra Organics LLC
32. Squash, Winter Baker’s Choice
Marbled F1
• Delicious winter squash, 3 –
5 lb. fruits with up to 15 per
plant.
• Flesh has dense, dry texture
and a pleasant nutty flavor.
• Lagenaria siceraria
Seeds by Design Inc.
33. Squash, Winter Turk’s Turban
• Thick orange flesh, perfect
for baking and stuffing.
• 8 – 12” in size, excellent for
seasonal displays.
• Curcubita maxima
Seeds by Design Inc
34. Squash, Winter Honeynut
• Extra sweet, smooth
textured mini-butternut is
high in beta-carotene.
• Each plant yields
approximately 5 fruits, 4 – 5”
long.
• Curcubita moschata
Botanical Interests, Inc.
35. Tomato Atlas
• Beefsteak tomato perfect for
containers or in ground.
• Delicious flavor has a
balance of sweetness and
acidity.
• Solanum lycopersicum
Burpee
36. Tomato Bronze Torch
• Brick red fruit with bronze
striping adds beautiful
contrast to any salad.
• Exceptional flavor and
sweetness, 1 ¼” x 2 ½”
fruits.
• Solanum lycopersicum
Harris Seed/GardenTrends
37. Tomato Chef’s Choice Black F1
• This AAS winner is a
beefsteak type tomato with
green/brown/black hue.
• Plants produce 30 or more
meaty, flavorful fruits.
• Solanum lycopersicum
All-America Selections
38. Tomato Dixie Red
• Extra large fruit grows on
plants 24 – 36” tall.
• Boasts a good yield and is
heat tolerant.
• Solanum lycopersicum
Seminis/Bayer
39. Tomato Fire Fly F1
• The super sweet fruits
weigh about ½ oz. and are
perfect for snacking and
salads.
• Plants yield 500+ pale
yellow tomatoes.
• Solanum lycopersicum
All-America Selections
40. Tomato Get Stuffed
• The striped, bell shaped
fruits are hollow and perfect
for “stuffing”.
• Enjoy the classic bold flavor
and eye-catching effect.
• Solanum lycopersicum
Totally Tomatoes
41. Tomato Honeycomb Hybrid
• Mini golden-orange cherry
tomatoes touched with a
taste of honey.
• Prolific plants produce
clusters of sweet, aromatic
fruit.
• Solanum lycopersicon
W. Atlee Burpee & Co.
42. Tomato Invincible
• This plant stands up well
to heat, rain and late blight,
hence Invincible.
• Easy to grow in beds and
containers.
•Solanum lycopersicum
Sakata Seed America
43. Tomato Mountain Merit F1
• Classic mild tomato flavor,
perfect for salads, snacks,
sandwiches and slicing.
• Harvest is approximately 45
fruits per plant.
• Solanum lycopersicum
Bonnie Plants
44. Tomato Purple Boy
• Traditional tomato flavor.
• Hybrid heirloom provides
strong plant and more fruit.
• Solanum lycopersicum
Seminis/Bayer
45. Tomato Red Torch F1
• Striped, oblong tomato,
1½” long, has excellent flavor
and great texture.
• Plants yields 100+ fruits
and are tolerant to harsh
growing conditions.
• Solanum lycopersicum
All-America Selections
46. Tomato Roadster
• Candy-apple red beauty is
perfect for salads.
• Extra large fruit, 8 – 12 oz.
• Grow in the garden or
containers.
• Solanum lycopersicum
Sakata Seed America
47. Tomato Shimmer
• Beautiful fruits shimmer in a
green, gold and red blend.
• 1/2 ounce cherry type
tomatoes boast sweet taste.
• Solanum lycopersicum
Burpee
48. Tomato Sparky XSL F1
• Very sweet and boasts an
extended shelf life post-
harvest.
• Each plant yields 60 – 70
fruits and is tolerant to harsh
growing conditions.
• Solanum lycopersicum
All-America Selections
49. Tomato Yellow Canary
• An ideal tomato for urban
and patio gardeners.
• Delicious, sweet fruit perfect
for salads and snacking.
• Solanum lycopersicum
Bonnie Plants
50. Watermelon Cal Sweet Bush
• Compact, bushy vines with
foliage cover protecting the fruit
yield 2 – 3 fruits weighing
10 – 12 lbs.
• Exceptional taste.
• Citrullus lanatus
All-America Selections
51. Watermelon, Seedless Eclipse
• Has it all – flavor, texture
and juiciness, but NO SEEDS!
• Fruits are 10 – 12 lbs. and
mature early in about 80
days.
• Citrullus lanatus
Sakata Seed America