Thai Basil
(Ocimum basilicum)
 Type: warm season annual
 Planting time: after last spring frost
 Features: aromatic, pointed green
leaves
 Light: full sun
 Soil: light, well drained but moist
 Spacing: 12-18 inches
 Plant size: 1 to 2 feet tall and wide
 Garden use: containers, herb beds,
flower beds
 Culinary use: Asian and Thai
dishes
Light requirements: Full sun is ideal, but plants can
grow in part shade.
Planting: Space 8 to 18 inches apart, depending on
type. (Read the stick tag that comes with the plant for
specific spacing recommendations.)
Soil requirements: Plants grow best in rich, moist but
well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. Work organic
matter into soil before planting to add fertility and
improve moisture retention. In containers, use premium
quality potting soil.
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
through the growing season. Add a mulch layer to slow
 water evaporation from soil. In containers, water
whenever the top inch of soil is dry.
Frost-fighting plan: Basil is very frost-tender and
damaged by temperatures below 40º F. Use a frost
blanket to protect newly planted seedlings from late
spring frosts or prolong the fall growing season.
Common issues: Pinch flower buds to keep plants
from bolting. Once flowers form, leaf flavor changes.
Pests to watch out for: aphids, slugs, Japanese beetles,
and earwigs. Fungal diseases sometimes occur in
humid climates, and root rot is common in poorly
drained soil.
Growing tips: Pinch or prune basil plants as they grow
to promote branching and bushiness. Never cut into the
woody parts of a stem; plants won’t resprout.
Harvesting: Pick leaves at any point in the growing
season. Choose individual leaves, or snip leafy stems to
the length you desire.
Storage: Cut basil stems and place in water like a fresh
bouquet. They’ll last for weeks, provided you remove
any leaves below the water line and change water
regularly. Never place basil in the refrigerator; the cold
air damages leaves. Preserve basil by freezing or in
herbal vinegars.

Ellagance Lavender

 Type: Perennial in zones 5 to 7 Light requirements: Full sun.

 Planting time: After last spring Planting: Space 12 to 20 inches apart, depending on
frost variety. (See listing above or check stick tag that comes
with the plant for specific spacing recommendations.)
 Features: Attract pollinators; great
for drying and crafts
 Light: Full sun
 Soil: Well-drained soil (on the dry
side)
 Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart
 Plant size: 12 to 14 inches tall by 8
to 10 inches wide
 Garden use: Herb gardens,
containers, vegetable and flower bed
 Culinary use: Baking, teas, sugars,
jellies, paired with berries or citrus
Deep purple flowers on tall spikes
bloom right from the first year,
creating a striking complement to
the silvery gray foliage. Pollinators
love this plant! You will too, as the
aroma is wonderfully calming. Ideal
for drying and crafts, as well as
fresh-cut bouquets. Use edible
flowers, which have a sweet floral
flavor, for baked goods and lavender
lemonade, or serve with berries and
citrus. Deer-resistant.
Edamame
Soil requirements: Lavender demands well-drained
soil with a pH of 6.7 to 7.3. To improve soil drainage,
add builder’s sand or small limestone gravel, or tuck
plants into raised beds or atop a stone wall.
Water requirements: Lavender prefers drier soil.
Heavy, wet soil, especially in winter, can kill plants.
Frost-fighting plan: Lavender is perennial in some
zones; see listing above for specific zones. Hardier
English lavender can tolerate temperatures as low as
23° F.
Common issues: Lavender thrives in heat, but
humidity can lead to fungus issues in some varieties.
Plant where air circulation is good, and thin plants as
you harvest blooms or stems. Add rock mulch to
enhance moisture evaporation beneath plants. Lavender
is generally pest-free.
Harvesting: Pick lavender leaves and stems at any
point in the growing season. Best color occurs before
buds open; fragrance strengthens as flowers mature.
Avoid creating bare spots when clipping.
Storage: Dried lavender retains its fragrance for
months. Fresh stems last in water five to seven days.
For longer storage, dry or freeze leaves.
 Light: Full sun
 Matures: 75 to 85 days
 Plant spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart
 Plant size: 24 to 30 inches tall
You’ll be growing a nutritional
powerhouse when you plant
edamame in your garden. This
soybean is a low-fat, high-protein,
high-fiber food packed with folate,
phosphorus, magnesium, and
disease-fighting isoflavones -€ ”
and, like all plants sold by Bonnie, is
non-GMO. Harvest when pods are
young and contain at least two beans
per pod. The beans are the edible
Light requirements: Full sun for best yields, but
plants produce in part shade.
Planting: Space 12 to 18 inches apart.
Soil requirements: Edamame tolerates all kinds of
soil, including clay. Plants produce heaviest in
compost-enriched soil.
Water requirement: Keep soil consistently moist
throughout the growing season.
Frost-fighting plan: Even a light frost damages plants.
Don’t set plants out until soil temperature is
consistently above 55ºF. If late spring frost threatens,
protect plants with a frost blanket.
Common issues: Keep an eye out for aphids. Protect
plants from deer, rabbits, and groundhogs. High
temperatures do not affect blossoms.
 part, but you need to cook the pods
before the beans are fit to eat.
This soybean loves the sun and
warm soil. Set plants out about the
same time you plant green beans or
zucchini, after all danger of frost is
past. Plants aren’t very susceptible
to pests or diseases, but critters like
rabbits, deer, and groundhogs love
them. Protect edamame plants if
such varmints frequent your garden.
Edamame has a narrow harvest
window of three to seven days, after
which the plant is finished. Use
succession planting at 7- to 14-day
intervals for a longer harvest
window. Set individual plants 12 to
18 inches apart; wider spacing leads
to higher yields. On average, expect
2.5 pounds of pods per plant.
Anaheim Hot Pepper
 Light: Full sun
 Fruit size: 7 1/2 x 2 inches
 Matures: 74 to 80 days
 Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches
 Plant size: 18 to 24 inches tall, 18
inches wide
 Scoville heat units: 500 to 2,500
(mild)
Harvesting: Harvest pods after they swell. For best
flavor, wait for the first yellow leaves to appear (on any
edamame plant, not all of them). All the pods on a
plant ripen at once, so you can cut the whole plant and
then remove pods. Or, hand-pick individual pods from
plants.
Storage: Refrigerate washed pods in a plastic bag.
Beans typically store up to 7 days. For long-term
storage, blanch pods for two to three minutes and
freeze in zip-lock plastic freezer bags.
Light requirements: Full sun.
Planting: Space 12 to 48 inches apart, depending on
type. (See information above for specific
recommendations.)
Soil requirements: Peppers need well-drained,
nutrient-rich soil. Amend soil with 3 to 5 inches of
compost or other organic matter prior to planting. Soil
pH should be 6.2 to 7.0.
Also called a New Mexico or
California chile, this is a green,
chile-type, mildly hot pepper that
ripens to a pretty deep red. The
thick-walled fruit is the classic
pepper used for chiles rellenos,
soups, and stews. Rich, mellow
flavor. Plants are disease resistant.
Plants bear continously through
summer where nighttime
temperatures aren’t higher than 90
degrees. This is also the variety that
has been most widely grown and
dried to make ristras, or string of
dried Chile peppers, that are a New
Mexico tradition. Originating as a
practical way for farmers to cure
peppers to keep a long time, the
pretty strings of dozens of dried red
peppers have taken on ornamental
value as well.
Cowhorn Hot Pepper
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
throughout the growing season. Mulch soil to reduce
water evaporation.
Frost-fighting plan: Pepper is a hot-weather crop. A
light frost will damage plants (28º F to 32º F), and
temps below 55º F slow growth and cause leaves to
look yellowish. If a surprise late spring frost is in the
forecast, protect newly planted seedlings with a frost
blanket.
Common issues: Plants drop flowers when daytime
temps soar above 90º F. Few pests bother peppers, but
keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, pill bugs, and
leafminers. Humid weather (especially in gardens with
heavy soil that doesn’t drain well) can invite fungal
diseases like leafspot.
Harvesting: Check image on plant tag (or at the top of
this page) to learn what your pepper looks like when
mature. Some peppers turn red, yellow, or other colors
at maturity. Others are ready in the green stage, but will
turn red if left on plants. Use pruning shears or a sharp
knife to cut peppers with a short stub of stem attached.
Pulling peppers by hand can cause entire branches to
break off. Fruits store longer for fresh use if you don’t
remove the stem, which can create an open wound
that’s ripe for spoiling.
Storage: Store unwashed (or washed and dried)
peppers in the refrigerator in a loosely closed plastic
bag. Moisture is a pepper’s enemy and hastens
spoiling. For peak flavor and nutrition, use within a
week.
 Light: Full sun
 Fruit size: 6 to 8 inches long
 Matures: 75 to 85 days
 Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches
 Plant size: 24 to 36 inches tall, 18
inches wide
 Scoville heat units: 2,500 to 5,000
(medium)
These large, thick-walled cayenne
peppers are named for their shape.
The fruit turns bright red when
mature and are quite hot. The
wrinkled fruit are excellent for
sauces and drying.
Light requirements: Full sun.
Planting: Space 12 to 48 inches apart, depending on
type. (See information above for specific
recommendations.)
Soil requirements: Peppers need well-drained,
nutrient-rich soil. Amend soil with 3 to 5 inches of
compost or other organic matter prior to planting. Soil
pH should be 6.2 to 7.0.
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
throughout the growing season. Mulch soil to reduce
water evaporation.
Frost-fighting plan: Pepper is a hot-weather crop. A
light frost will damage plants (28º F to 32º F), and
temps below 55º F slow growth and cause leaves to
look yellowish. If a surprise late spring frost is in the
forecast, protect newly planted seedlings with a frost
blanket.
Common issues: Plants drop flowers when daytime
temps soar above 90º F. Few pests bother peppers, but
keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, pill bugs, and
leafminers. Humid weather (especially in gardens with
heavy soil that doesn’t drain well) can invite fungal
diseases like leafspot.
Harvesting: Check image on plant tag (or at the top of
this page) to learn what your pepper looks like when
mature. Some peppers turn red, yellow, or other colors
at maturity. Others are ready in the green stage, but will
turn red if left on plants. Use pruning shears or a sharp
knife to cut peppers with a short stub of stem attached.
Pulling peppers by hand can cause entire branches to
break off. Fruits store longer for fresh use if you don’t

Garden Salsa Hot Pepper
 Light: Full sun
 Fruit size: 9 inches long
 Matures: 73 days
 Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches
 Plant size: 24 to 36 inches tall
 Scoville heat units: 1,000 to 5,000
(medium)
Heavy yields of thick-walled,
medium-hot peppers from a hybrid
that was developed for making salsa.
Great for adding a zesty kick to
homemade salsas, but also chili and
other dishes. Turn red as they
mature. Resistant to tobacco mosaic
virus.
remove the stem, which can create an open wound
that’s ripe for spoiling.
Storage: Store unwashed (or washed and dried)
peppers in the refrigerator in a loosely closed plastic
bag. Moisture is a pepper’s enemy and hastens
spoiling. For peak flavor and nutrition, use within a
week.
Light requirements: Full sun.
Planting: Space 12 to 48 inches apart, depending on
type. (See information above for specific
recommendations.)
Soil requirements: Peppers need well-drained,
nutrient-rich soil. Amend soil with 3 to 5 inches of
compost or other organic matter prior to planting. Soil
pH should be 6.2 to 7.0.
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
throughout the growing season. Mulch soil to reduce
water evaporation.
Frost-fighting plan: Pepper is a hot-weather crop. A
light frost will damage plants (28º F to 32º F), and
temps below 55º F slow growth and cause leaves to
look yellowish. If a surprise late spring frost is in the
forecast, protect newly planted seedlings with a frost
blanket.
Common issues: Plants drop flowers when daytime
temps soar above 90º F. Few pests bother peppers, but
keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, pill bugs, and
leafminers. Humid weather (especially in gardens with

Jalapeno Hot Pepper
 Light: Full sun
 Fruit size: 3 inches
 Matures: 72 days
 Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches
 Plant size: 24 to 48 inches tall
 Scoville heat units: 2,500 to 5,000
(medium)
Named for the town of Jalapa,
Mexico, this is the most popular
chile pepper in the United States.
Jalapeño produces 3-inch, thick-
heavy soil that doesn’t drain well) can invite fungal
diseases like leafspot.
Harvesting: Check image on plant tag (or at the top of
this page) to learn what your pepper looks like when
mature. Some peppers turn red, yellow, or other colors
at maturity. Others are ready in the green stage, but will
turn red if left on plants. Use pruning shears or a sharp
knife to cut peppers with a short stub of stem attached.
Pulling peppers by hand can cause entire branches to
break off. Fruits store longer for fresh use if you don’t
remove the stem, which can create an open wound
that’s ripe for spoiling.
Storage: Store unwashed (or washed and dried)
peppers in the refrigerator in a loosely closed plastic
bag. Moisture is a pepper’s enemy and hastens
spoiling. For peak flavor and nutrition, use within a
week.
Light requirements: Full sun.
Planting: Space 12 to 48 inches apart, depending on
type. (See information above for specific
recommendations.)
Soil requirements: Peppers need well-drained,
nutrient-rich soil. Amend soil with 3 to 5 inches of
compost or other organic matter prior to planting. Soil
pH should be 6.2 to 7.0.
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
throughout the growing season. Mulch soil to reduce
water evaporation.
 walled, moderately hot pods with
deep green color that matures to a
bright red. The skin may show a
netting pattern as fruit ages, but it
does not affect flavor. Often, the
heat of the peppers will vary, even
those from the same plant. If
peppers grow fast, get plenty of
water, and are harvested soon, they
may be milder than peppers that stay
on the plant a long time, or that
develop slowly and under stressful
conditions.
Purple Bell Sweet Pepper
 Light: Full sun
Frost-fighting plan: Pepper is a hot-weather crop. A
light frost will damage plants (28º F to 32º F), and
temps below 55º F slow growth and cause leaves to
look yellowish. If a surprise late spring frost is in the
forecast, protect newly planted seedlings with a frost
blanket.
Common issues: Plants drop flowers when daytime
temps soar above 90º F. Few pests bother peppers, but
keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, pill bugs, and
leafminers. Humid weather (especially in gardens with
heavy soil that doesn’t drain well) can invite fungal
diseases like leafspot.
Harvesting: Check image on plant tag (or at the top of
this page) to learn what your pepper looks like when
mature. Some peppers turn red, yellow, or other colors
at maturity. Others are ready in the green stage, but will
turn red if left on plants. Use pruning shears or a sharp
knife to cut peppers with a short stub of stem attached.
Pulling peppers by hand can cause entire branches to
break off. Fruits store longer for fresh use if you don’t
remove the stem, which can create an open wound
that’s ripe for spoiling.
Storage: Store unwashed (or washed and dried)
peppers in the refrigerator in a loosely closed plastic
bag. Moisture is a pepper’s enemy and hastens
spoiling. For peak flavor and nutrition, use within a
week.
Light requirements: Full sun.
 Matures: 65 to 70 days
 Fruit size: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2-inch blocky
fruits
 Plant size: 18 to 24 inches tall, 18 to
20 inches wide
 Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches
These purple peppers are guaranteed
to spark conversation in the garden
and on a dinner plate. Colored a
rich, deep purple, they have terrific
sweet bell flavor to go with their
good looks. Peppers start green, shift
to white, and then develop purple
stripes that eventually cover the
whole fruit. The purple skin
contrasts beautifully with lime green
flesh. It’€ ™s a stunning
combination that really dresses up
fresh veggie trays, sandwiches,
salads, and other dishes.
This pepper tolerates high heat and
humidity and thrives in Southern
gardens. Plants grow 18 to 24 inches
tall and bear fruit until frost. Space
plants 20 to 24 inches apart. Merlot
is resistant to tobacco mosaic virus
and bacterial leaf spot races 1, 2, and
3.
Thai Hot Ornamental Pepper
Planting: Space 12 to 48 inches apart, depending on
type. (See information above for specific
recommendations.)
Soil requirements: Peppers need well-drained,
nutrient-rich soil. Amend soil with 3 to 5 inches of
compost or other organic matter prior to planting. Soil
pH should be 6.2 to 7.0.
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
throughout the growing season. Mulch soil to reduce
water evaporation.
Frost-fighting plan: Pepper is a hot-weather crop. A
light frost will damage plants (28º F to 32º F), and
temps below 55º F slow growth and cause leaves to
look yellowish. If a surprise late spring frost is in the
forecast, protect newly planted seedlings with a frost
blanket.
Common issues: Plants drop flowers when daytime
temps soar above 90º F. Few pests bother peppers, but
keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, pill bugs, and
leafminers. Humid weather (especially in gardens with
heavy soil that doesn’t drain well) can invite fungal
diseases like leafspot.
Harvesting: Check image on plant tag (or at the top of
this page) to learn what your pepper looks like when
mature. Some peppers turn red, yellow, or other colors
at maturity. Others are ready in the green stage, but will
turn red if left on plants. Use pruning shears or a sharp
knife to cut peppers with a short stub of stem attached.
Pulling peppers by hand can cause entire branches to
break off. Fruits store longer for fresh use if you don’t
remove the stem, which can create an open wound
that’s ripe for spoiling.
Storage: Store unwashed (or washed and dried)
peppers in the refrigerator in a loosely closed plastic
bag. Moisture is a pepper’s enemy and hastens
spoiling. For peak flavor and nutrition, use within a
week.
 Light: Full sun
 Fruit size: 2 inches
 Matures: 80 days
 Plant spacing: 24 inches apart
 Plant Size: 12 to 15 inches tall, 18
inches wide
 Scoville heat units: 50,000 to
100,000 (extra hot)
This plant produces large numbers
of 1-inch green fruits that mature to
blazing red color with heat and
flavor to match! These are extremely
hot. This variety grows well in hot,
humid regions. Plants are compact,
about a foot tall, and perfect for
containers. Great ornamental value.
The colorful peppers last a long time
on the plant.
Light requirements: Full sun.
Planting: Space 12 to 48 inches apart, depending on
type. (See information above for specific
recommendations.)
Soil requirements: Peppers need well-drained,
nutrient-rich soil. Amend soil with 3 to 5 inches of
compost or other organic matter prior to planting. Soil
pH should be 6.2 to 7.0.
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
throughout the growing season. Mulch soil to reduce
water evaporation.
Frost-fighting plan: Pepper is a hot-weather crop. A
light frost will damage plants (28º F to 32º F), and
temps below 55º F slow growth and cause leaves to
look yellowish. If a surprise late spring frost is in the
forecast, protect newly planted seedlings with a frost
blanket.
Common issues: Plants drop flowers when daytime
temps soar above 90º F. Few pests bother peppers, but
keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, pill bugs, and
leafminers. Humid weather (especially in gardens with
heavy soil that doesn’t drain well) can invite fungal
diseases like leafspot.
Harvesting: Check image on plant tag (or at the top of
this page) to learn what your pepper looks like when
mature. Some peppers turn red, yellow, or other colors
at maturity. Others are ready in the green stage, but will
turn red if left on plants. Use pruning shears or a sharp
knife to cut peppers with a short stub of stem attached.
Pulling peppers by hand can cause entire branches to
break off. Fruits store longer for fresh use if you don’t

Black Cherry Tomato
 Light: Full sun
 Fruit size: 1.5 inches
 Matures: 64 days
 Plant spacing: 36 inches apart
 Plant size: 6 to 8 feet tall
 Plant type: Indeterminate
This truly black cherry tomato was
bred in Florida by the late Vince
Sapp. Pick loads of these perfectly
round, dark fruits with rich, sweet,
dynamic flavor from just one plant.
Great for shish-kebabs, salads
(they’re striking!), or just eating in
the garden. Vines are quite vigorous,
so use a tall cage. Open-pollinated.
remove the stem, which can create an open wound
that’s ripe for spoiling.
Storage: Store unwashed (or washed and dried)
peppers in the refrigerator in a loosely closed plastic
bag. Moisture is a pepper’s enemy and hastens
spoiling. For peak flavor and nutrition, use within a
week.
Light requirements: Full sun.
Planting: Space 18 to 36 inches apart, depending on
type. (Read the stick tag that comes with the plant for
specific spacing recommendations.) Plant deeply,
burying 2/3 of the stem.
Soil requirements: Tomatoes need well-drained,
nutrient-rich soil. Amend soil with compost or other
organic matter prior to planting. Soil pH should be 6.2
to 6.8.
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
throughout the growing season. Moisture is critical to
prevent cracked fruits and blossom end rot. Mulch soil
to reduce water evaporation.
Frost-fighting plan: Tomato is a warm-weather
crop—even a light frost will damage plants (28º F to
32º F). Protect newly planted seedlings by covering
plants with a frost blanket.
Common issues: Pest-wise, watch out for tomato
hornworms (big green caterpillars), slugs, pill bugs,
rodents. In addition, humid weather invites fungal
diseases like early blight and late blight. Plants may

Sun Gold Tomato
 Light: Full sun
 Fruit size: 1 ounce
 Matures: 55 to 65 days
 Plant spacing: 36 inches apart
 Plant size: Up to 10 feet tall
 Plant type: Indeterminate
Plant Sun Gold tomato, and you’ll
be savoring fruits with explosively
sweet flavor. This treat of a tomato
is one of the garden’s sweetest.
stop setting fruit when temperatures dip below 55˚ F or
climb above 90˚ F. Blossom end rot can be a problem,
as can misshapen fruit.
Harvesting: In general, perfectly ripe tomatoes show
deep color but still feel firm when gently squeezed.
Look up your specific variety for more details.
Tomatoes do continue to ripen after being picked.
Gently grab and twist until the tomato pulls free from
the stem, or use a pair of clippers. Cut stems close to
fruits.
Storage: Store picked tomatoes at room temperature
indoors, or in a shady place outside. Never refrigerate
tomatoes, because temperatures below 55° F cause
flavor compounds to break down. Tomatoes will store
longer if you allow stems and caps to remain in place
until you’re ready to eat them. For peak flavor and
nutrition, use within a week, although keeping time
depends on how ripe fruit is when you pick it.
Light requirements: Full sun.
Planting: Space 18 to 36 inches apart, depending on
type. (Read the stick tag that comes with the plant for
specific spacing recommendations.) Plant deeply,
burying 2/3 of the stem.
Soil requirements: Tomatoes need well-drained,
nutrient-rich soil. Amend soil with compost or other
organic matter prior to planting. Soil pH should be 6.2
to 6.8.
Children will eat them like candy.
Sun Gold ripens in long clusters of
10 to 15 fruits. The sweet flavor is
ready about a week before full
coloring. Wait to pick fruits at their
deepest hue and you’ll experience a
richly sweet, fruity flavor. Eat fruits
as a healthy snack, add to green
salads, or mix into fruit salad.
Plants bear fruit well into fall and
also make a great fall-planted crop
in warm regions. If space is tight, try
Sun Gold in containers–at least 24
inches in diameter to fit the big
plant. You won’t be disappointed.
Plants definitely need staking or tall
cages; gardeners report this tomato
to grow as tall as 10 feet. The
indeterminate vines are resistant to
many diseases: verticillium wilt (V),
fusarium (F), and tobacco mosaic
virus (TMV).
Sun Sugar Tomato
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
throughout the growing season. Moisture is critical to
prevent cracked fruits and blossom end rot. Mulch soil
to reduce water evaporation.
Frost-fighting plan: Tomato is a warm-weather
crop—even a light frost will damage plants (28º F to
32º F). Protect newly planted seedlings by covering
plants with a frost blanket.
Common issues: Pest-wise, watch out for tomato
hornworms (big green caterpillars), slugs, pill bugs,
rodents. In addition, humid weather invites fungal
diseases like early blight and late blight. Plants may
stop setting fruit when temperatures dip below 55˚ F or
climb above 90˚ F. Blossom end rot can be a problem,
as can misshapen fruit.
Harvesting: In general, perfectly ripe tomatoes show
deep color but still feel firm when gently squeezed.
Look up your specific variety for more details.
Tomatoes do continue to ripen after being picked.
Gently grab and twist until the tomato pulls free from
the stem, or use a pair of clippers. Cut stems close to
fruits.
Storage: Store picked tomatoes at room temperature
indoors, or in a shady place outside. Never refrigerate
tomatoes, because temperatures below 55° F cause
flavor compounds to break down. Tomatoes will store
longer if you allow stems and caps to remain in place
until you’re ready to eat them. For peak flavor and
nutrition, use within a week, although keeping time
depends on how ripe fruit is when you pick it.
 Light: Full sun
 Fruit size: 1/2 inch to 1 inch
 Matures: 75 days
 Plant spacing: 36 inches apart
 Plant size: 7 to 9 feet tall
 Plant type: Indeterminate
Although called yellow cherry, these
little tomatoes are orange at their
peak, making almost more bite-sized
bursts of sweetness than you can
imagine on each plant. A single
healthy plant is capable of producing
hundreds. Several years ago, Sun
Sugar was named by Sunset
magazine as the best tasting tomato
in their trials for its sweetness and
rich tomato flavor that includes just
the right amount of tartness. This
disease-resistant plant is one of our
very best cherry tomatoes and are
easy to grow. The fruits are fantastic
for salads or to just set out in bowls
for snacking. Give the vines plenty
of room; they can get 7 feet long or
more and will bear through heat
until frost, so give them a tall cage
for support. Plants are resistant to
fusarium wilt and tomato mosaic
virus.
Light requirements: Full sun.
Planting: Space 18 to 36 inches apart, depending on
type. (Read the stick tag that comes with the plant for
specific spacing recommendations.) Plant deeply,
burying 2/3 of the stem.
Soil requirements: Tomatoes need well-drained,
nutrient-rich soil. Amend soil with compost or other
organic matter prior to planting. Soil pH should be 6.2
to 6.8.
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
throughout the growing season. Moisture is critical to
prevent cracked fruits and blossom end rot. Mulch soil
to reduce water evaporation.
Frost-fighting plan: Tomato is a warm-weather
crop—even a light frost will damage plants (28º F to
32º F). Protect newly planted seedlings by covering
plants with a frost blanket.
Common issues: Pest-wise, watch out for tomato
hornworms (big green caterpillars), slugs, pill bugs,
rodents. In addition, humid weather invites fungal
diseases like early blight and late blight. Plants may
stop setting fruit when temperatures dip below 55˚ F or
climb above 90˚ F. Blossom end rot can be a problem,
as can misshapen fruit.
Harvesting: In general, perfectly ripe tomatoes show
deep color but still feel firm when gently squeezed.
Look up your specific variety for more details.
Tomatoes do continue to ripen after being picked.
Gently grab and twist until the tomato pulls free from
the stem, or use a pair of clippers. Cut stems close to
fruits.

Super Sweet 100 Tomato
 Light: Full sun
 Fruit size: 1 inch
 Matures: 65 days
 Plant spacing: 36 inches apart
 Plant size: 8 to 12 feet tall
 Plant type: Indeterminate
When Sweet 100 tomato was first
introduced it created a buzz among
gardeners because it is so tasty and
produces for such a long time. Now,
its improved cousin, Super Sweet
100 hybrid, bears the same long,
branched clusters of deliciously
sweet tomatoes high in sugar and
vitamin C. But Super Sweet 100 is
known to be more disease resistant,
giving plants in a better chance
where certain problems may be soil-
borne. You’ll be eating them right
off the vine before they ever make it
Storage: Store picked tomatoes at room temperature
indoors, or in a shady place outside. Never refrigerate
tomatoes, because temperatures below 55° F cause
flavor compounds to break down. Tomatoes will store
longer if you allow stems and caps to remain in place
until you’re ready to eat them. For peak flavor and
nutrition, use within a week, although keeping time
depends on how ripe fruit is when you pick it.
Light requirements: Full sun.
Planting: Space 18 to 36 inches apart, depending on
type. (Read the stick tag that comes with the plant for
specific spacing recommendations.) Plant deeply,
burying 2/3 of the stem.
Soil requirements: Tomatoes need well-drained,
nutrient-rich soil. Amend soil with compost or other
organic matter prior to planting. Soil pH should be 6.2
to 6.8.
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
throughout the growing season. Moisture is critical to
prevent cracked fruits and blossom end rot. Mulch soil
to reduce water evaporation.
Frost-fighting plan: Tomato is a warm-weather
crop—even a light frost will damage plants (28º F to
32º F). Protect newly planted seedlings by covering
plants with a frost blanket.
Common issues: Pest-wise, watch out for tomato
hornworms (big green caterpillars), slugs, pill bugs,
rodents. In addition, humid weather invites fungal
 to the salad bowl! They are perfect
for snacking, salads, and even juice.
Super Sweet 100 lives up to its
name, especially when harvested
that the peak of ripeness. The
indeterminate vines continue bearing
until frost. Give them a tall support
because they grow and grow over
the top of the cage and back down
again. Resistant to verticillium wilt
(V), fusarium wilt (F), and
nematodes (N).
Yellow Pear Tomato
 Light: Full sun
 Fruit size: 1 to 2 inches
 Matures: 78 days
 Plant spacing: 36 inches apart
 Plant size: 6 to 12 feet tall
 Plant type: Indeterminate
Heirloom. Long, indeterminate vines
produce a seemingly endless supply
of mild flavored, pear-shaped
diseases like early blight and late blight. Plants may
stop setting fruit when temperatures dip below 55˚ F or
climb above 90˚ F. Blossom end rot can be a problem,
as can misshapen fruit.
Harvesting: In general, perfectly ripe tomatoes show
deep color but still feel firm when gently squeezed.
Look up your specific variety for more details.
Tomatoes do continue to ripen after being picked.
Gently grab and twist until the tomato pulls free from
the stem, or use a pair of clippers. Cut stems close to
fruits.
Storage: Store picked tomatoes at room temperature
indoors, or in a shady place outside. Never refrigerate
tomatoes, because temperatures below 55° F cause
flavor compounds to break down. Tomatoes will store
longer if you allow stems and caps to remain in place
until you’re ready to eat them. For peak flavor and
nutrition, use within a week, although keeping time
depends on how ripe fruit is when you pick it.
Light requirements: Full sun.
Planting: Space 18 to 36 inches apart, depending on
type. (Read the stick tag that comes with the plant for
specific spacing recommendations.) Plant deeply,
burying 2/3 of the stem.
Soil requirements: Tomatoes need well-drained,
nutrient-rich soil. Amend soil with compost or other
organic matter prior to planting. Soil pH should be 6.2
to 6.8.
 tomatoes all summer. The tiny
tomatoes are borne in clusters. This
is one of the prettiest tomatoes in the
garden — it’s beautiful in salads!
This variety is known to bear fruit
dependably through summer
weather. Vines can grow 8 feet or
longer, so give them a tall support or
place to ramble.
Moderately resistant to late blight
(LB).
Chocolate Sprinkles Tomato
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
throughout the growing season. Moisture is critical to
prevent cracked fruits and blossom end rot. Mulch soil
to reduce water evaporation.
Frost-fighting plan: Tomato is a warm-weather
crop—even a light frost will damage plants (28º F to
32º F). Protect newly planted seedlings by covering
plants with a frost blanket.
Common issues: Pest-wise, watch out for tomato
hornworms (big green caterpillars), slugs, pill bugs,
rodents. In addition, humid weather invites fungal
diseases like early blight and late blight. Plants may
stop setting fruit when temperatures dip below 55˚ F or
climb above 90˚ F. Blossom end rot can be a problem,
as can misshapen fruit.
Harvesting: In general, perfectly ripe tomatoes show
deep color but still feel firm when gently squeezed.
Look up your specific variety for more details.
Tomatoes do continue to ripen after being picked.
Gently grab and twist until the tomato pulls free from
the stem, or use a pair of clippers. Cut stems close to
fruits.
Storage: Store picked tomatoes at room temperature
indoors, or in a shady place outside. Never refrigerate
tomatoes, because temperatures below 55° F cause
flavor compounds to break down. Tomatoes will store
longer if you allow stems and caps to remain in place
until you’re ready to eat them. For peak flavor and
nutrition, use within a week, although keeping time
depends on how ripe fruit is when you pick it.
 Light: Full sun
 Matures: 50 to 55 days after
planting
 Fruit size: 1.5 inches
 Plant spacing: 36 inches apart
 Plant size: 5 to 7 feet tall
 Plant type: Indeterminate
Hybrid. This cherry tomato has it
all: good looks, great flavor, heavy
yields, and disease resistance. Bite-
sized, cherry-type fruits are
beautifully colored — red striped
with dark green — that explode with
rich, robust flavor. This highly
productive plant forms its fruit in
clusters, and starts bearing early in
the season. Support Chocolate
Sprinkles Tomato with stakes or
sturdy cage at planting time.
Resistant to fusarium wilt (F1),
nematodes (N), and tobacco mosaic
virus (TMV).
Light requirements: Full sun.
Planting: Space 18 to 36 inches apart, depending on
type. (Read the stick tag that comes with the plant for
specific spacing recommendations.) Plant deeply,
burying 2/3 of the stem.
Soil requirements: Tomatoes need well-drained,
nutrient-rich soil. Amend soil with compost or other
organic matter prior to planting. Soil pH should be 6.2
to 6.8.
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
throughout the growing season. Moisture is critical to
prevent cracked fruits and blossom end rot. Mulch soil
to reduce water evaporation.
Frost-fighting plan: Tomato is a warm-weather
crop—even a light frost will damage plants (28º F to
32º F). Protect newly planted seedlings by covering
plants with a frost blanket.
Common issues: Pest-wise, watch out for tomato
hornworms (big green caterpillars), slugs, pill bugs,
rodents. In addition, humid weather invites fungal
diseases like early blight and late blight. Plants may
stop setting fruit when temperatures dip below 55˚ F or
climb above 90˚ F. Blossom end rot can be a problem,
as can misshapen fruit.
Harvesting: In general, perfectly ripe tomatoes show
deep color but still feel firm when gently squeezed.
Look up your specific variety for more details.
Tomatoes do continue to ripen after being picked.
Gently grab and twist until the tomato pulls free from
the stem, or use a pair of clippers. Cut stems close to
fruits.

Indigo Rose Tomato
 Light: Full sun
 Fruit Size: 2 ounces
 Matures: 70 to 80 days
 Plant spacing: 36 inches apart
 Plant size: 3 to 5 feet tall
 Plant type: Indeterminate
Stock your garden with this eye-
catching purple tomato, which
develops its beautifully dusky
pigment when exposed to direct
sunlight. The purple skin boasts high
levels of anthocyanins, disease-
fighting compounds that help fight
cancer, reduce inflammation, and
slow the aging process. Inside, fruits
offer tasty rouge-tone flesh.
Tomatoes are ripe when skin turns
from shiny blue-purple to dull
purple-brown and the bottoms of the
fruits turn from green to red.
Storage: Store picked tomatoes at room temperature
indoors, or in a shady place outside. Never refrigerate
tomatoes, because temperatures below 55° F cause
flavor compounds to break down. Tomatoes will store
longer if you allow stems and caps to remain in place
until you’re ready to eat them. For peak flavor and
nutrition, use within a week, although keeping time
depends on how ripe fruit is when you pick it.
Light requirements: Full sun.
Planting: Space 18 to 36 inches apart, depending on
type. (Read the stick tag that comes with the plant for
specific spacing recommendations.) Plant deeply,
burying 2/3 of the stem.
Soil requirements: Tomatoes need well-drained,
nutrient-rich soil. Amend soil with compost or other
organic matter prior to planting. Soil pH should be 6.2
to 6.8.
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
throughout the growing season. Moisture is critical to
prevent cracked fruits and blossom end rot. Mulch soil
to reduce water evaporation.
Frost-fighting plan: Tomato is a warm-weather
crop—even a light frost will damage plants (28º F to
32º F). Protect newly planted seedlings by covering
plants with a frost blanket.
Common issues: Pest-wise, watch out for tomato
hornworms (big green caterpillars), slugs, pill bugs,
rodents. In addition, humid weather invites fungal
 Indigo Rose is open-pollinated, and
it produces a heavy crop whether
planted in pots or a traditional
garden. Even though these are more
compact than many other
indeterminate tomatoes, plants do
benefit from staking. Tuck one plant
into a 20-inch or larger pot or half
whiskey barrel. Plants are resistant
to early blight.
Red Robin Cherry Tomato
 Light: Full sun
 Fruit Size: 1 to 1½ onces
 Matures: 70 to 80 days
 Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart
 Plant size: 8 to 12 inches tall
 Plant type: Determinate
Hybrid. Talk about a space-saver!
This super-compact tomato plant can
be as small as just 8 inches tall,
diseases like early blight and late blight. Plants may
stop setting fruit when temperatures dip below 55˚ F or
climb above 90˚ F. Blossom end rot can be a problem,
as can misshapen fruit.
Harvesting: In general, perfectly ripe tomatoes show
deep color but still feel firm when gently squeezed.
Look up your specific variety for more details.
Tomatoes do continue to ripen after being picked.
Gently grab and twist until the tomato pulls free from
the stem, or use a pair of clippers. Cut stems close to
fruits.
Storage: Store picked tomatoes at room temperature
indoors, or in a shady place outside. Never refrigerate
tomatoes, because temperatures below 55° F cause
flavor compounds to break down. Tomatoes will store
longer if you allow stems and caps to remain in place
until you’re ready to eat them. For peak flavor and
nutrition, use within a week, although keeping time
depends on how ripe fruit is when you pick it.
Light requirements: Full sun.
Planting: Space 18 to 36 inches apart, depending on
type. (Read the stick tag that comes with the plant for
specific spacing recommendations.) Plant deeply,
burying 2/3 of the stem.
Soil requirements: Tomatoes need well-drained,
nutrient-rich soil. Amend soil with compost or other
organic matter prior to planting. Soil pH should be 6.2
to 6.8.
making it perfect for growing in a
pot on the patio, by the door, or even
on a fire escape. Each plant
produces round, red cherry tomatoes
by the handful, perfectly sized for
salads and snacking. You’ll be
impressed by the yield from such a
small plant. No need for a cage, but
you may want to add a small stake
for support.
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
throughout the growing season. Moisture is critical to
prevent cracked fruits and blossom end rot. Mulch soil
to reduce water evaporation.
Frost-fighting plan: Tomato is a warm-weather
crop—even a light frost will damage plants (28º F to
32º F). Protect newly planted seedlings by covering
plants with a frost blanket.
Common issues: Pest-wise, watch out for tomato
hornworms (big green caterpillars), slugs, pill bugs,
rodents. In addition, humid weather invites fungal
diseases like early blight and late blight. Plants may
stop setting fruit when temperatures dip below 55˚ F or
climb above 90˚ F. Blossom end rot can be a problem,
as can misshapen fruit.
Harvesting: In general, perfectly ripe tomatoes show
deep color but still feel firm when gently squeezed.
Look up your specific variety for more details.
Tomatoes do continue to ripen after being picked.
Gently grab and twist until the tomato pulls free from
the stem, or use a pair of clippers. Cut stems close to
fruits.
Storage: Store picked tomatoes at room temperature
indoors, or in a shady place outside. Never refrigerate
tomatoes, because temperatures below 55° F cause
flavor compounds to break down. Tomatoes will store
longer if you allow stems and caps to remain in place
until you’re ready to eat them. For peak flavor and
nutrition, use within a week, although keeping time
depends on how ripe fruit is when you pick it.