Ichiban Eggplant Seeds

75 days. Solanum lycopersicum. (F1) Amelia Tomato. The plant produces heavy yields of large 8 to 12 oz red tomatoes. It is a popular tomato variety bred especially for hot, humid Southeastern U.S. climates, including Texas, and is known for strong resistance to disease and cracking, high yields, and good heat tolerance. They are very flavorful, firm, and uniform in shape. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, and slicing. It produces a lot of tomatoes, from 20 to 30 pounds per plant. Crack Resistant. It does well in the Southeast region of the USA. Suitable for containers. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open field production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: V, FFF, N, St, TSWV. Determinate. (Pelleted Seeds)

45 days. Spinacia oleracea. Open Pollinated. Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach Seeds. This early-maturing plant produces heavy yields of flavorful, glossy, dark-green spinach leaves. It is a popular spinach variety prized for its thick, glossy, dark-green, heavily crinkled leaves with rich, nutty, slightly sweet flavor. This is the finest spinach variety available. Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach is a classic, slow-bolting heirloom variety maturing in 40 to 50 days. This variety thrives in cool weather and resists summer heat better than standard types. Introduced in the 19th century, it is still widely grown today. It is sweet and tender with a rich flavor. A very slow bolting variety. The name comes from Bloomsdale, the home and farm in Delaware of David Landreth, who developed the variety. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, greenhouse production, open field production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6090. A 1908 heirloom variety from the USA.

Nepeta mussini. Perennial. This bush-type plant produces beautiful lavender flowers and gray-green leaves. The sweet aroma contains ingredients that attract cats. Used in making teas that relieve tension and sleeplessness. Also used as an insect repellent. The plant does well in partial shade, full sun, hot weather, and a wide range of soils. A small plant is suitable for containers.

85 days. Solanum lycopersicum. Open Pollinated. Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds. The plant produces high yields of 8 to 12 oz purplish pink beefsteak tomatoes. It has a rich old fashioned tomato flavor. It consistently ranks very high in taste tests. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, and slicing. One of the best tasting heirloom tomatoes. To maximize yield potential, either stake or use cages. It has been grown over 100 years ago by the Cherokee Indians. An excellent choice for home gardens. An 1890 heirloom variety from Tennessee, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 639211. Indeterminate.

2005 All-America Selections Winner! 50 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Fairy Tale Eggplant. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of 2 to 4" long lavender eggplants with white stripes. It is a popular eggplant variety prized for its mild, sweet flavor with no bitterness, and its thin skin makes it easy to prep. It has a delicious, creamy flavor and no bitter taste. Ideal for grilling whole, roasting, stir-fries, sautéing, or gourmet dishes. Perfect for growing in containers and on patios. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety from the USA.

65 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Fengyuan Purple Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of slender 12" long purple eggplants. It is a popular Taiwanese heirloom eggplant variety prized for its exceptionally long, slender fruits, mild flavor, and ease of preparation. This is one of the longest eggplants available. The creamy white flesh is non-bitter. The skin is so thin that peeling is not necessary. Plants are productive and relatively easy to grow, and eggplants work well for grilling, stir-fries, and Asian dishes. Also known as Feng Yuan Eggplant. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 321017. A heirloom variety from Taiwan.