Eating food is an ultimate act of communion with our Mother Earth. Growing one’s own food can be a sacred act that strengthens that connection.
Featuring 18 varieties of herbs, 21 varieties of peppers and 30 varieties of tomatoes.
Shop early for best selections—most varieties in limited supply. Other items not listed may also be available. (Including kale, broccoli, flowers.)
Descriptions in quotes excerpted & paraphrased from seed company websites:
(F)=Fedco Seeds (NE)= neseeds (MI) MIgardener (TT) Totally Tomatoes
Download the current Vegetable & Herb Plants Catalog (PDF)
Days are approximate days to maturity from transplant date. Plants are open-pollenated unless denoted as a hybrid with (F1)
Plants will be available in individual 2½” pots only unless noted otherwise.
Plant starts will be available approximately May 17-June 1 for everything else.
Seed sources: (F)=Fedco Seeds (NE)=neseeds (L)=Livingston
Diamond 70-75 days. A smaller more cylindrical European type, 9" long, and tender fleshed. (MI)
Fairy Tale F1 50 days. Very limited supply. Very early. AAS winner in 2005. Small statured plants, suitable for containers, "produce clusters of elongated fruits marked by white stripes. Best harvested 4" long by 1-3/4" across for sweet, bitter-free, nearly seedless eating. " (TT)
Little Fingers 65-75 days. "This petit variety has a beautiful deep purple color with silky flesh, and a slightly sweet flavor. Harvest when 3-6” long." (MI)
Long Purple 75 days. "An Italian heirloom variety prized for its slender, deep purple fruits and tender, mild flavor. 10" fruits. The compact, productive plants thrive in warm, sunny conditions." (MI)
Ping Tung 70-75 days. Asian variety producing long slender light-purple fruits. Vigorous and productive. (MI)
Habanero 90 days. Very hot Scotch-Bonnet type with a distinctive musky flavor. 200000-325000 Scovilles. (F)
Hot Wax, Hungarian 80 days. Early, reliable, prolific, tangy, hot. Yellow ripening to orange-red, larger than a jalapeno. 5000-15000 Scovilles. (MI)
Jalapeno 75 days. 3" long, meaty green-ripening-red pepper, with perfect heat level for a hot salsa. 2500-5000 Scovilles. (MI)
Jalapeno, Goliath F1 70-75 days. New to me this year, this pepper boasts "giant, 5" by 2", broad shouldered, thick-walled fruits ripening from a dark, glossy green to scarlet red. Consistent production through the season." 3000-5000 Scovilles. (TT)
Jalapeno, Craig's Grande 70 days. Another new one for me this year. Large 3.5" fruits, meaty & flavorful 2500-3000 Scovilles. (TT)
Santa Fe Grande 70 days. Prolific, reliable, flavorful, about the size and meatiness of a jalapeno, but a bit more tapered, and pale-yellow ripening red. 500-750 Scovilles. (MI)
Serrano, Tampiqueno 75 days. A new-to-me cultivar of the classic 2" long Mexican-mountains-native, packing good amount of heat. 5000-15000 Scovilles. (MI)
Thai Hot 65-90 days. Very hot, small, 1" peppers copiously produced on small ornamental potable plants. 50000-100000 Scovilles. (TT)
ANAHEIM 75 days. The classic medium-hot relleno pepper. Also great for a green chile sauce. Reliable and early. 1000-1500 Scovilles. (MI)
Big Jim 80 days. A later and slightly larger version of an Anaheim-type chile. 1500-2500 Scovilles. (MI)
Pasilla Bajio 75 days. New to me this year. "A Mexican-cuisine favorite...rising in popularity because of its explosive flavor. Great to dehydrate and then use for mole, salsas, and more! Produces large quantities... Smokey, sweet, and not extremely spicy." 1000-1500 Scovilles. (MI)
Poblano, Grande 75 days. Four+ inch long large deep green peppers that have a bold, smoky, spicy flavor. Great for stuffing and for a robust green chile. 2500-5000 Scovilles. (MI)
Poblano, Trident F1 64-80 days. A prolific and reliable poblano hybrid. "Glossy dark green 3-lobed elongated 4" fruits ripen to a deep brick red. Tall plants may require staking." 1500 Scovilles. (F)
Shishito, Resilient 65 days. Who doesn't just love fresh salted fried shishitos? This variety is "early, prolific and delicious! Light green, thin walled and mostly mild—just like Takara, but about twice the size." (F)
Shishito, Takara F1 60 days. "Early, easy and abundant—with dozens of wrinkled, thin-walled fruits borne early on well-branched plants. Pick when light green and less than 3" long. Approx. 10% of fruits will be hot." (F)
Bell, Baron F1 68 days. New to me. I picked this for its earliness. "Formerly known as Red Beauty. Impressive, 4-lobed fruits are packed with heavy, sweet flesh, and set early. High yielder." (TT)
Bell, Big Red 65 days. Don’t know if this is the same or different as the "big red bell" offered by Totally Tomatoes, but MIGardner lists it as 10 days earlier than TT's. "This variety produces high yields of extremely sweet scarlet red peppers. Juicy and bursting with flavor." (MI)
Bell, Chablis F1 60 days. New. Very early hybrid. "Weighty fruits are super sweet, with thick walls that hold their shape and slice like a dream. High yields look picture-perfect as they ripen from white to orange to brilliant red." (TT)
Corno Di Toro 80 days. "This Italian sweet grilling pepper is renown for being the pepper of choice for roasted peppers and olive oil preserves. Sweet, thick-walled, and flavorful on productive plants." (MI)
Marconi, Giant 72 days. "This gorgeous Italian heirloom is delectable and sweet with a hint of smoky flavor. Grows approx. 8" long. Perfect for grilling and roasting. Easy to grow and disease resistant." (MI)
Paprika, Feher Ozon 80-85 days. One of my favorites, though not early. "Originating in Hungary, this heirloom is an excellent pepper for both quality and performance. Attractive fruits grow approx. 2.5" wide by 4.5" long and ripen from pale yellow to orange to red. Thick-walled fruits are exceptionally sweet with a mild, peppery flavor. One of the best varieties for drying and grinding for fresh paprika, and is also good fresh, roasted and stuffed. Great for containers and small space gardens. Dwarf, compact plants are very productive." (TT)
Andiamo F1 65 days. Early hybrid paste. "A true San Marzano type, strong, vigorous plants produce heavy yields of bright red, 5" elongated fruits that are firm, meaty and loaded with sweet flavor and just the right amount of acid. Excellent for fresh eating, salsas and perfect for making pastes, sauces and for canning." (TT)
Napoli 70-75 days Det. An early determinate variety. "Renowned for its exceptional taste and versatility, these deep red, plum-shaped 3oz. tomatoes have a rich and tangy flavor. While great fresh or canned, their thick, meaty texture and low seed count make them perfect for cooking down into flavorful & velvety sauces and purees." (MI)
Roma 65 days Det. Early, drought tolerant, and determinate. "This classic plum-shaped tomato is grown for its massive yields, strong growing habits, and disease resistance. Resistant to Verticillium wilt and Fusarium wilt." (MI)
Roma, Martino's 75-80 days Det. "A dependable heirloom paste tomato known for its heavy yields, strong disease resistance, robust flavor and impressive productivity. Produces clusters of firm, bright red, plum-shaped fruits with a rich, meaty texture and few seeds—perfect for sauces, pastes, and canning. Compact, bushy plants." (MI)
San Marzano 2 80 days. Fruits are blocky and firm with a deep red color and full-bodied flavor. A classic Italian saucing tomato. (NE)
Striped Roma 75-80 days. Meaty, relatively large, yellow-striped red plum tomatoes on heat-tolerant vines. Great for sauces. Presumably the same as the "Speckled Roman" heirloom I've grown in the past. (MI)
Sungold 70 days. A best-seller for years. Delicious & sweet bite-sized golden beauties. (TT)
Supersweet 100 F1 65 days. 1" very sweet red globes on vigorous vines. (TT)
Sweet Snax F1 60 days. New early hybrid. "This newcomer is a heavy producer of bright red cherries that are less than an inch in diameter and filled with excellent, sweet flavor." (TT)
Anna Russian 65-70 days."Pinkish-red heart-shaped fruits are large, early, and juicy with outstanding flavor and weigh up to 1 lb." (TT)
Arkansas Traveler 75 days. . "Originating in the Ozarks, an early reliable producer offering a rich, classic tomato flavor. Produces attractive, pink, crack-resistant fruits on hardy plants that stand up well to heat & drought." (MI)
Cherokee Purple 77 days. Considered one of the best-tasting heirlooms, this early productive variety "produces oblate globes averaging 12 oz, with dusky brownish-purple skin, dark green shoulders and brick-red flesh." (F)
Council Bluffs 67 days. New to me. I chose this variety for its reported earliness. "This heirloom comes from the Bushman family of Iowa, who maintained it for more than 100 years! Thin-skinned fruits grow approx. 3.5" wide and weigh 2/3 lb. Pink beefsteak fruits are meaty and have a delicious, well-balanced, sweet flavor with moderate acidity. Perfect for eating fresh, making sauces, roasting, canning and freezing. Good yielder." (TT)
German Johnson, Pink 80 days. "Vigorous, potato leaf vines produce mild-flavored, meaty, rough, 1 lb. fruits with pink skin, yellow shoulders, and low acid flavor. Highly rated for flavor and yield." (TT)
Granny Cantrells 75-80 days. A KY heirloom "known for its large, pink-red beefsteak fruits and exceptional old-fashioned flavor. Produces 1 lb. fruits having meaty flesh, few seeds, and a rich, sweet taste balanced by mild acidity." (MI)
Tigrella 55-65 days. "A vibrant English heirloom tomato known for its striking red skin with bright orange stripes. The perfectly round fruits grow to about 2" in diameter and have a tangy, zesty flavor. Cold tolerant. Heavy yields." (MI)
Better Bush F1 68 days Det. Early determinate. "This early home garden variety bears all season long. Plants feature a strong central stem capable of supporting its 4’ height with very little need for staking. Produces big 4" fruits that are mouthwatering, sweet and meaty, with the much-sought-after "real tomato" taste." (TT)/p>
Burpee's Big Boy F1 78 days. "The hallmark of this large, crack-free tomato is its absolutely superb flavor. Bright red, firm, meaty fruits often weigh 1 pound or more, and feature smooth, blemish-resistant skins." (TT)
Campbell 33 69 days Det. I'm a big fan of other Campbell cultivars, which tend to be very flavorful; this one is new to me. "Produces medium-early, 7 ounce fruits that are oblate, bright red, with green shoulders and good interior color. Sets fruit well under unfavorable conditions, with tolerance to cracking and strong disease resistance. " (TT)
Early Doll F1 55 days Det. Very early hybrid. "Packed with flavor. Produces 4 to 5 oz. bright red, globe shaped fruit that is excellent for fresh use in salsas, salads or slicing." (TT)
Early Girl, Classic F1 57 days. "Tasty, full-sized fruits and extra-early! Meaty, ripe red fruits, 4 to 6 oz., are slightly flattened and bright crimson throughout. Very appealing, with firm textures and blemish-resistant skin. Heavy yields on sturdy vines." (TT)
Fantastic F1 65 days. "Tasty, globe-shaped, scarlet red, 3 to 5", medium-sized fruits rich in beefsteak flavor. Heavy yields. (TT)
Floridade 75-80 days Det. "Heat-tolerant, determinate variety developed for hot, humid climates. This hardy plant produces abundant, medium-sized red tomatoes with a classic, balanced flavor perfect for fresh eating, canning, or cooking. Bushy, compact growth habit." (MI)
Goliath Italian, 'Boy-oh-boy' F1 76 days. "Firm, 8 oz. beefsteak type fruits, with excellent flavor turn from apple green to bright red at maturity. Vigorous plants, with good ground cover and strong disease resistance." (TT)
Jetsetter F1 64 days. Delivers great flavor in large 8 oz. fruits that are smooth, juicy, flattened globes, with consistently huge yields and good disease resistance." (TT)
Maiden's Gold 60-75 days. "Attractive, dark orange, beefsteak-type fruits average 9 oz. Globe-shaped fruits are firm, meaty and juicy with a delicious, mild favor. High yielding." (TT)
New Yorker 66 days Det. Early. "High yields of smooth, meaty, 4 to 6 oz., scarlet globes. Bush beefsteak-type plants set fruit in cool, short-season conditions. Crack and Blossom End-Rot tolerant. " (TT)
Rutgers 70 days. A long-popular standard. "Bright red, perfectly round fruits, perfect for salads & burgers. Versatile. Highly productive with flavorful, acidic fruit." (MI)
Siletz 52-75 days Det. Very limited supply. "An improved Oregon Spring type with a somewhat more vigorous plant and earlier ripening. Thin skinned, round, deep red fruits weigh approx. 10 to 12 oz., are blemish free and nearly seedless. Fruits have meaty flesh with a mild, acidic flavor. Resistant to cracking and cat facing. High yielder." (TT)
Sub-arctic Plenty 50 days Det. "Developed in Canada, this variety is extremely tolerant to colder climates and has been grown in the southern Yukon. Red and round fruits reach up to 2 oz each. Perfect for containers, known as one of the earliest tomatoes to fruit! Produces high yields of delicious all-purpose fruits. (MI)
Sunny Boy 70 days Det. Yellow tomato features globe-shaped fruits with a nice, bright tomato flavor and few seeds. (NE)
Thessalonski 68 days. "Uniform, baseball-sized fruits are the trademark of this variety developed in Greece. Resistant to sunburn, cracks and spots. Fruits have a pleasant, mild flavor and virtually refuse to rot, even when completely red and ripe.” (TT)
Wisconsin 55 75-80 days. 6oz. fruits, full-flavor, versatile all-purpose red tomato. (MI)
(Note: at least 2 plants are required for fruit production)
Purple 70 days. "This variety makes a sweeter, tangier salsa verde. The fruit turns deep purple when ripe. Sweeter than the green tomatillos. Large fruits can reach up to 1-1/2 inches." (MI)
Rio Grande Verde 75 days. Heavy-yielding large-fruited variety. (MI)
I have been growing vegetables on the Front Range for 4 decades. In the late 1980s -1991, I co-owned and -operated Bellwether Farms and Inch-By-Inch Vegetables, one of the first certified organic farms in Fort Collins. Recently retired from a 17-year career as an ecologist at the NRRC, I now work tending soil together with my partner BT Huntley. We are fortunate to be the latest stewards of the Historic Cherry Mill in north Fort Collins. We strive to provide varieties that yield well, taste good, and do well in our climate. I start plants for growing in our garden and offer extras for sale to the public. --Drew
