ARTICHOKES-Cynara scolymun Bi,

Green Globe-A good harvest, 3-4 heads, 3-5 inches in diameter, can be expectedthroughout the summer. productive for up to five years.
Violetto-This violot-bracted ‘çhoke has small,oval, slightly elongated flower head that measure 3 by 5 inches. Enjoy abundant crops for at least four years.
BEANS-Phaseolus vulgaris
Begin harvest approximately 30 days from transplant.
The rich flavor and crisp texture of freshly harvested beans can’t be purchased from today’s supermarket. Optimum temperature 65-85 F! Green beans are ready for harvest about two weeks after bloom.
BUSH
Royal Burgandy-Performs exceptionally well under cool conditions. Rich delicious bean flavor. Turns dark green when cooked.
Roma -Vigourous 20 inch plants produce impressive yields. Beans are tender and savory. Slow to become tough and stringy meaning longer period of optimum eating quality.
Cupidon-(French filet)-Bears copious amounts of stringless, full-flavor green beans
Provider--51/2” long fleshy, round pods. Adapted to diverse locations, soil and climate conditions.
POLE
Kentucky Blue-offspring of Kentucky Wonder and Blue Lake. Produces Sweet and tender fruit for an extended period of time.

Purple Podded Pole-Prolific and tender bean pods.
FAVA Vicia faba
Can be sown in the Spring or in the Fall. Work well for heavy soil and do best when well-manured.
BEET Beta Vulgaris
Harvest approximately 30 days from transplant
Beets can successfully transplanted into the garden with some care. Space plants 4—6”. Replant every two weeks for continuous harvest throughout the year.
Chioggia-Sweet flavor, easy to grow
Golden-Approx 30-40 days from transplant. Superb sweetness that reaches its peak when 3 inces across.
Early Wonder Tall Top –Most popular and adaptable beet. Its staggered maturity allows an extended harvest from a single sowing.
Bulls Blood -Very sweet. Red from this beet is used to make natural red dye.
Detroit Red-Prolifi; great fresh or for canning.
BOK CHOI-(PAC CHOI) Brassica rapa (chinesis group)
Harvest approximately20 days from transplant
Black summer-Very slow to bolt

Mei Qing Choi-Tolerates heat and cold. Miniature variety. Space plants 6-8”.
BROCCOLI- Brassica oleracea-Botrytis group
Harvest main stock approximately30 days after transplant.
Premium crop-Large main head with substantial side shoots upon first harvest.
Packman-Approx 30 days from transplant. Early maturing variety. Central head matures quickly with harvestable sideshoots maturing soon after.
Arcadia-Heat tolerant. Rugged and vigourous
Gyspy-Large healthy plants tolerate heat and are resistant to downy mildew..
Calabrese-Heirloom variety. Many side shoots to harvest once main head is harvested
Romanesco-Cualiflower, (40 days from transplant) Broccoli cross. Mild, nutty flavor. Pointed spiral pinnacles.
De Cicco- Non-Hybrid variety. Heavy secondary shoot production.
BROCCOLI RAAB-Brassica rapa ravo group
Distnct from broccoli this traditional Italiona specialty combines qualities of mustard greens and broccoli for salads and light cooking.
Begin harvesting approximately 20 days after transplant.
Spring Raab- Slow bolrting.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS Brassica oleracea, gemmifera group
Harvest approximately 60 days after transplant.
Plant later in the year for best results as cool night aids fruit production. Faithful aphid control is also important to achieve a good yield. High quality sprouts should be bright green, firm and well formed. Begin picking at the bottom.
Bubbles- Tolerates worm weather and exhibits some drought resistance and tolerance to powdery mildew.
Bubbles-Holds well in the garden assuring extended harvesting. Tolerates warm weather
Vancouver-High yield variety
CABBAGE-Brassica oleracea, Capitata Group
Harvest approximately 30-50 days after transplant
Can be grown year round in Santa Barbara. Likes cool weather. Doesn’t like sudden changes in temperature or feeding. Early varieties do not keep well. Late season varieties hold well.
GREEN
Early Jersey Wakefield-Old time popular variety.
RED
Mammoth Red Rock-Vigourous, solid uniform. Excellent for cooking, salads or pickling.
SAVOY
Melissa-Produces 6-7” heads. Wonderful flavor. Great for slaw and salads
CARDOON-Cynara cardunculus
Relative to the artichoke, the fleshy leaves and stems are the eatable part . Can produce for 6-7 years.
CARROTS-Daucus carota var. sativae
Harvest approximately 40 days after transplant. The key to successful carrot production is soil preparation. Spade to a fine texture6-10 inches.
Scarlet Nantaise- 6-8 inch long. Characteristically uniform, small colored, deeply colored, sweet and crunchy.
Royal Chantanay-5-7 inch long. Seet flavor
CAULIFLOWER- Brassica oleracea- Botrytis
Harvest approximately 30-40 days after transplant .Likes rich soil with lots of organic matter.
Snow Crown-Produces good quality medium sized heads. Remarkably early and dependable.
Early Dawn-Semi self- blanching early variety.
PURPLE
Graffiti-bestgrown in spring or fall. Produces a true cauliflower head on large plants.
Violet Queen-Plant has cauliflower leaves with broccoli-like heads.
CELERY-Apium graveolens var. dulce
Harvest approximately 40-50 days after transplant. Best grown in the Fall. Provide adequate food and keep well watered.
Utah-Excellent flavor. 11-12 inch stalks are tender and crisp with a rich nutty flavor.
Ventura-Does well in the Sant Barbara area
COLLARDS-B.rassica oleracea, Acephala Group
Harvest approximately 30 days from transplant
Plant in Spring and Fall . Like fairly rich soil
Champion-Dark green large cabbage like leaves-
Georgia Southern-Classic collard variety. Prolific producer.
CORN Zea Mays
Harvest approximately 50-60 days from transplant when silk has died back into the husk
Plant in blocks. Mulch well.
Golden Jubilee-Excellent late summer variety.
HYBRID SE/se-Enhanced Sweetness
Silver Queen-Extra sweet white corn
Sugar buns- Sweet early yellow variety
Serendipity-Triple sweet-75% enhanced sweetness
CUCUMBER-Cucumus sativas
Begin harvesting approximately 30 days from transplant.
Plants like warm dry weather. Cool conditions caurse slow lethargic growth making plants susceptible to desease.
SLICING
Marketmore 97-Early semi-bush variety
Green Slam-6 inch fruit. Prolific producer.
LEMON- Semi-bush plants, prolific producer. Does well in cool weather
ARMENIAN- C. melo Melon relative best eaten when 12-15 inches. Vines grow to 5 f.
Armenian-Produces slightly ribbed, spineless cucmber shaped fruit best eaten 12-15” long.
Striped Armenian-Unique appearance and excellent flavor
EGGPLANT-Solanun melongena
Heat loving plants, require a long growing season. Begin harvesting approximately 40-50 days after transplant.
Black Beauty-
JAPANESE TYPE
This eggplant type does well in the Santa Barbara area.
Orient Express-Outstanding early productivity. 8-10” . Tender, delicately flavored, quick cooking.
Ping Tung Long-
FENNEL-Foeniculum vulgare
Fertile, regularly irrigated, well-drained soil produces the best bulbs. Harvest approximately 40-50 days after transplant.
Zefa Fino-Bolt rersistant. Large flat round bulbs
Bronze-Gorgeous reddish bronxe color
Bronze/Green-Eye-catching mix of bronze-red and dark green feathery leaves.
GARLIC-Allium sativum
Garlic should be harvested wen 3-4 leaves remain on the stem. Space 6-8” apart.
SOFTNECK-Allium subsp.sativa
Early Italian Purple-Mild flavor-
Inchelium Red-Mild flavored is great baked.
GREENS
Arugula-Eruca spp.
Enjoy baby leaves or full size. Transplant every three weeks for a continuous supply.

Mache-Valerianella locusta-Prefers cool weather.
Mustard Greens-Brassica juncea
Red Giant-Produces large purple leaves. Mild flavor
KALE-Brassica oleracea
Approximately 30 days from transplant.
Lacinato- Strap like leaves, Italian heirloom. Excellent delicious flavor.
Nero di Toscana-Very dark green leavesare 2-3” wide and 10” long. Great to eat and a striking ornamental.
Russian Red-Very tender, mild sweet flavor.-
European
Winter Red-
KOHLRABI-Brassica oleracea (gongylades group)
Approximately 30 days from transplant
Kohlribi,-Purple-large bulbs with uniform, deep purple skin, and nearly white flesh.
Eder-White-Tender and fast maturing.
LEEKS-Allium porrum

King Richard-
LETTUCE-Lactuca sativa
Harvest approximately 25 days from transplant. Most lettuces do well when temperature is between 60-70 F. Choose heat tolerant varieties for summer season. Plant lettuces into your garden every three weeks to enjoy fresh salads all year. Space lettuces approx 10-16 inches; for salad mixes space plants 2-4 inches.
ROMAINE
Devil’s Tongue-Red romaine, rich in flavor. Forms head up to seven inches.
Jerico-Perris Cos type-Heat and tip burn tolerant with excellent taste.
Romulus-high in vitamins and nutrients this gourmet lettuce has a very fine sweet flavor and is very slow to become bitter.
Outredgious-the reddest romaine on the market
Flashy Trout’s Back-Speckled heirloom has a rich buttery flavor.
Red velvet- dark red color. Slow to bolt
] CRISPHEAD
Red Iceberg-Medium sized heads are fairly tight and hold a long period of time before going to seed. Nice mild flavor.
Green Iceberg-Summertime-Enjoy this delicious crunchy lettuce grown in summer months.
LOOSELEAF
GREEN
Saladbowl-Slow to bolt, relatively good heat tolerance.
Green deer tongue-
RED
Red sails-Slowest bolting redleaf. Tastestays mild for a long time without bitterness.
Red over green center.
Sunset-
Hyper red rumple-Beautiful in appearance. Has 12 inch spreading leaves.
OAKLEAF
Oakey red splash-Excellent for harvest from early spring until fall.
Green oakleaf-Resistant to hot weather, long standing never bitter
Red oakleaf- Large loose heads.
BUTTERHEAD(BIBB)
Speckles-An old Amish heirloom. Good buttery flavor.
Tom thumb-Unusual miniature butterhead.
Buttercrunch-Holds into the fall withour bolting.
Ermosa- Dark green butterhead with heat tolerance.
Yugoslavian Red-Red butterhead-Excellent mild flavor.

MELONS-Cucumis melo
Earlidew-Honeydew-An early hybidthat is well suited to cooler summer conditions.
Ambrosia-By far the preferred melon because of its rich sweet flavor and intoxicating aroma.
Amish-Heirloom..Produces nice crops under almost any conditions.
Earligold-An extra early variety.
ONIONS-Allium cepa
Plans with 6” centers. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation.
Like lots of water. Onions typically require longer daylight hours offered spring through summer months.

FROM SETS
Red-
Yellow
White
OKRA-Abelmoschus esculentus
Clemson spineless-Most popular variety on the market. Vigorous plants grow 3-5’ fall.
PEAS-Pisum sativum

SHELLING
Oregon Trail-Prolific producer
Dakota—Early producer on compact plants
SNAP
Sugar Snap-Produces 3 inch long pods that are exceptionally sweet and crunchy.
Amish snap-Heavy producers on 5-6’ vines. Yields over 5-6 week period if kept picked.
Dwarf Grey Sugar- Do not require staking 24-30” vines. Fiber free.
SNOWPEA
Oregon Sugar pod –Easy to grow non-climbing dwarf vines. Prolific produces makes large 4-5 inch pods.
Oregon Giant-High yields, delicious taste
Mammoth melting-
PEPPERS-Capsicum annuum-
SWEET
Labrador(Yellow)-Early yellow bell medium large fruit.
Sweet Chocolate-Rich chocolate brown pepper
Gourmet(Orange)-Early orange bell has thick juicy walls a fruity sweet taste.
Islander (Lavendar))-Light lavender skin, pale yellow flesh.
California Wonder (Red)-A great choice for cool growing conditions.
Ace(Red)-The extra early highly productive standard
HOT
Aji Cristal-Originally from Chile.Heavy set of 1-31/2” fruit. Excellent hot citrus flavor.

Pequin-

Chiltepin

LEMON DROP--Peru-Intensly hot citrus flavor.
JALAPENO-

Conchos-Fruits are cylindrical with moderate flavor.EL Jefe- High-yielding, large smooth fruit

SERRANO-Serrano del Sol-Biggest and best yieling Serrano.

ANCHO (Poblano when fresh)-3-4” fruit. Distinctive rich flavor without too much heat. Great for rellenos or sauces.
CAYENNE
Joe’s long cayenne-Unbelievably long, slender pepper.. Can be used fresh or dried.
PUMPKINS-Cuburbita spp

Houdin-HEIRLOOM

Big Max-
RADISH-Raphanus sativus
Harvest 14 days from transplant.
Easter Egg II-1 inch globes remain firm, crisp and tender well the stated maturity.
Cherry Belle-Cherry red radish with snow white interior.
SCALLIONS-Allium fistulosum
Harvest approximately 25 from transplant
Red beard-Plants grow to 12 inches. Mild flavor
White spear-Heat resistant, large bunching onion.
SHALLOTS-
SPINACH-Spina-cea oleacea
Harvest approximately 21 days from transplant
Space- A slow to bolt garden standout. Sow spring, summer and fall.

SQUASH-Cucurbita spp
SUMMER
Harvest approximately 25-30 days from transplant
ZUCCHINI
Black Beauty-Open leaf growth allows you to see dark green fruit as it matures. Best eaten 6-8 inches
Revenue-Green Virus tolerant
Gold Rush- (Yellow)-Gourmet variety at its best when picked 6-8 inches.
YELLOW CROOKNECK C pepo
Old time variety has a buttery sweet flavor. /Delectable when 6 inches long or less.

PATTY PAN( (Scallop)
Starship-Dark green perfectly scalloped shape. Terrific bor baby vegetable dishes.
Green Tint-Light Green color. Tender inside and out. Best eaten when 2-3 inches.
Sunburst-(Scallopini)-Good producer Can be piked baby size and up 6-8 inches without losing taste.
WINTER
Harvest approximately 40 days from transplant.
ACORN-C. pepo-Great yields with excellent flavor. Produces 3-4 pound fruit. Creamy yellow flesh is sweet, flaky and moist.
BUTTERCUP C. moschata -Fruit ranges 3-6 pounds and is an excellent keeper over winter. Fine textured creamy orange flesh.
BUTTERNUT-Exceptional keepers
SWISS CHARD-Beta vulgaris, Cicla group
Harvest approximately 30 days from transplant.
Bright Lights-Colorful plants produce 20 inch stalks that have a mild flavor.
Fordhook Giant-Delicate 8-20 in stalks support large savoyed fleshy leaves that are wonderfully tender and juicy.
Five color silver beet-
Golden chard-Heirloom variety produces mild and sweet stalks.
Rhubarb chard-Beautiful in omlettes and mixed vegetable dishes.
TOMATOES-Lycopersicon esculentum
Determinate-Climbing varieties, should be staked; Indeterminate-Bush varieties.
EXTRA EARLY-
Harvest fruit approximately 50 days from transplant
Oregon Spring(Det)-4 inch oval fruit. Does well in cool weather.
Siletz (Det)-4-5 inch almost seedless, flavorfull fruit.
EARLY
Early Girl (Indet)- 4-5 ounce fruit. Great for snacking or salads.
First Lady-A great choice for the home gardener. Prolific juicy red fruit.
MAIN
Mortgage lifter-
Boxcar Willie-
Big beef(Indet)-Harvest 40-50 days from transplant. Produces 4-6 inch, globe shaped fruit. Wonderfully sweet . slightly acidic.
Celebrity(Det)-Harvest approximately 70 days from transplant. Medium-large firm, flavorful and very crack resistant.
Yellow Taxi (Det)-Best yellow tomato. Produce heavy yields of non acidic fruit.
SAUCE
San Marzano (Indet)-Produces long 5 inch fruit with high sugar content and rich flavor. High in pectin excellent for sauces.
CHERRY
Harvest approximately 30-35 days from transplant
Sweet 100+-Excellent foolproof, prolific variety for Santa Barbara area. Excellent flavor!.
Sun Gold (Indet)-Fruity tropical flavor. 1 ½ inch fruit on clusters of 10-15 .
Gold Nugget(Det)-Produces 1 inch round fruit.
Oregon Cherry (Det)-Thin skinned fruit have sweet flavor.
Yellow Pear(Indet)-Prolific produces. An old time favorite.
Red Pear(Indet)-A Rarer pear tomato and somewhat richer tasting than yellow pear.
HEIRLOOM
Brandywine(Indet)-Best tasting tomato! Not a heavy producer
Yellow Brandywine(Indet)-Can be finicky to grow
Cherokee Purple(Indet)-Produces slightly flattened 6-8 ounce fruit with a purple cast.shoulder will remain green when ripe.
Green Zebra-Does well in Santa Barbara area. Fruit looks unripe but has excellent flavor.
TOMATILLO-Physalis ixocarpa
Harvest approximately 30-35 days from transplant
Purple-Skins are royal purple, husks are green.
Toma Verde-Early maturing large, flat-round fruits. Use in salsa or Mexican cooking
TURNIPS-Brassica rapa
Harvest approximately21 days from transplant.
Purple top white globe-3-4 inches in diameter
Scarlet Queen-Slightly flattened turnips have sweet, crisp white flesh with spicey, red skin. Best when harvested 2-3 inches

WATERMELON-
Harvest approximately 50-60 days from transplant
Sugar Baby-6- foot vines produce 4-6 melons roughly ten inches across. Smallish melon best suited for Santa Barbarta area.
Moon and Stars-Heirloom vairety with excellent flavor. Fruit and leaves seem to provide a map to the stars and plantets!
Crimson Sweet-Sweet red flesh. Dark and light green striped skin. Smallish melon stands a better chance of succes in Santa Barbara area