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New Vegetables 2003. A Sampling of What’s New for Gardeners B. Rosie Lerner, Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist. Bean ‘Heavyweight II’. Prolific production of 8” pods on 18” bush-type plants, 53 days from seed. *Burpee. Eggplant ‘Calliope’.
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New Vegetables 2003 A Sampling of What’s New for Gardeners B. Rosie Lerner, Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist
Bean ‘Heavyweight II’ Prolific production of 8” pods on 18” bush-type plants, 53 days from seed. *Burpee
Eggplant ‘Calliope’ Calliope is a beautiful, oval, white and purple-streaked Indian-style eggplant. Suitable for baby (2") or mature (3-4") harvest, 64 days from transplants. *Johnny’s Selected Seed
Melon 'Angel' Early Mediterranean type with crisp, white flesh and outstanding sweet flavor. The lightly netted melon skin will turn creamy yellow when mature, 60 days from transplant. *AAS Winner 2003
Pepper ‘Cherry Pick’ Small, round, salad pepper, about 1.25 inch, on 24 inch plants. Early to mature, heavy-yields, 68 days from transplants. *Park Seed
Pepper ‘Gourmet’ Early orange bell has thick juicy walls and fruity sweet taste, 65 days green; 85 days orange ripe *Johnny’s Selected Seed
Pepper ‘Tangerine Dream’ ornamental pepper featuring a compact, 18” plant topped with bright orange, 3” peppers good for salads or pickling. 70 days. *Burpee
Summer Squash 'Papaya Pear' Unusual shape and early production on semi-bush-type plants, can be harvested in about 40 days from sowing. *AAS Winner 2003
Sweet Corn ‘Whiteout’ tapered ears are 8-8 1/2: with 16-18 rows of tender, white, sweet kernels. 73 days *Johnny’s Selected Seed
Swiss Chard ‘Neon Lights’ Improved color from ‘Bright Lights’, Spring or Fall planting. *Burpee
Tomato ‘Brandy Boy’ huge, pink, hybrid beefsteak with ‘Brandywine’ flavor yet high yields. The 5.5 inch diameter fruits are ready 70-75 days from transplanting. * Burpee
Tomato ‘Red Grape’ Prolific, grape-type tomato, sweet flavor, few seeds, 20+ fruits per cluster, 60 days from transplants. * Johnny’s Selected Seed
Tomato ‘Sweet Baby Girl’ Prolific, sweet cherry-type tomato on half-sized vines, 65 days from transplants. *Burpee
New Vegetables 2003 Photo Credits All America Selections Burpee Seed Company Park Seed Company Johnny’s Selected Seed