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Updated for 2009

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ARTICHOKE Imperial Star Ornamental plant that produces abundant tasty medium-sized chokes on tall stalks in one season. Purple blue flowers. 4-5 ft. Sun.
BEANS Blue Lake Bush 58 days. Heavy yields of large, crisp, tasty dark green pods. 18-24 in. Sun.
  Edamame
Soybean
'Misono Green' - 85 days. Early, vigorous plant that produces quality 3" pods with buff colored seeds. 24 in. Sun.
  Kentucky Wonder Pole bean. - 65 days. Hardy, prolific heirloom variety with 7-9" tender green beans. 4-8 ft. Sun.
  Yellow Wax 'Bush Nugget' - 52 days. Impressive yields of 5-6", plump, bright yellow beans with a rich buttery taste. 15-20 in. Sun.
BROCCOLI Fall Blend 75-102 days. A blend of 4 dependable broccoli varieties for fall planting that produce large dense heads followed by great side shoots. 24-30 in. Sun.
  Green Magic 80 days. Solid high dome with tight, medium beads. Very uniform. Holds well in wet conditions. 24 in. Sun.
  Packman 55 days. A large beaded broccoli offering good head weight. Flavorful. 27 in. Sun.
  Premium Crop 65 days. Small, flavorful, firm, blue-green buds on large 8-9" heads. Thick tender stems. 24 in. Sun.
  Purple Sprouting 220 days. Extremely cold hardy biennial that must overwinter. Produces small, sweet, purple heads in the spring that turn green when cooked. 24-36 in. Sun.
  Romanesco 102 days. Pointed spiral clusters on 4-5" light green heads. Excellent fresh. 16 in. Sun.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS Jade Cross 76 days. Dependable variety with firm 1" sprouts with good flavor. 22 in. Sun.
CABBAGE All Seasons Blend 65-115 days. Blend of different high-yielding hybrids that produce heads of various sizes, densities and weights over a long season. 12-18 in. Sun.
  China Express 62 days. Attractive green barrel-shaped heads of Chinese Cabbage. Good bolt tolerance. 12-18 in. Sun.
  Danish Ballhead 125 days. Mild flavored heads reach 10". Holds well in the garden. 12-18 in. Sun.
  Golden Acre 65 days. Small round solid heads. Good early variety. 12-18 in. Sun.
  January King 160-210 days. Very winter hardy. Green, slightly flattened heads have red and burgundy markings. Fine tasting and ornamental. 12-18 in. Sun.
  Late Flat Dutch 95 days. Splendid choice for late fall harvests. Large squat green heads are sweet and juicy. 12-18 in. Sun.
  Ruby Perfection 78 days. Firm, 6-8" round red heads. Mild sweet flavor. 12-18 in. Sun.

Ornamental Cabbages in the Premium Plant section.
CAULIFLOWER Cheddar Orange 68 days. Unique orange color on a full size cauliflower. Loads of beta carotene. 12-18 in. Sun.
  Grafitti Purple 78-80 days. Attractive deep purple color changes very little when cooked. Tolerant of downy mildew. Sun.
  Overwintering 210-270 days. A blend of overwintering cauliflowers that produce large, white beautiful heads in the spring. 12-18 in. Sun.
  Snow Crown 55 days. Early, easy to grow variety with 7-8" heads. Mild and sweet. 12-18 in. Sun.
CELERY Giant Red 85-95 days. Interior stalks are blushed red. An heirloom variety to bring back the real celery taste. 10-15 in. Sun.
  Utah Green
Giant Pascal
100-110 days. Long, thick, non-brittle stalks are bright green in color, smooth and slow to pith. Stalks are 11-12". 14-18 in. Sun.
CORN Bodacious 85 days. Richly flavored, tender yellow kernels on large full 8" ears. Excellent for premium corn on the cob and freezing. 84 in. Sun.
  Golden Jubilee 90 days. Sweet yellow kernels on large full 9" ears. Excellent for freezing, canning and fresh eating. 72 in. Sun.
  Indian Corn 'Fiesta' - 110 days. Very attractive ornamental ears have a good mix of light and dark kernels. 72 in. Sun.
  Silver Queen 88 days. Exceptional eating. White kernels on 8" ears. Maintains its sweetness long after picking. 72 in. Sun.
  Temptation Bicolor 72 days. Sweet bicolor garden corn with 8 inch ears. Good cold soil vigor. High yield. 72 in. Sun.
CUCUMBER Armenian 60 days. Long pale green ribbed fruit is very crisp and sweet. Doesn't require peeling. Spreads 5-6 ft. Sun.
  Burpless 70 days. Very productive with 12" long slender fruit. Very mild flavor. Spreads 5-6 ft. Sun.
  Bush Crop 60 days. Compact plant with flavorful 6" fruit. Best choice for small spaces. Spreads 3-4 ft. Sun.
  Lemon 65 days. Small round yellow fruit that is bitter free. Nice size for eating whole. Spreads 5-6 ft. Sun.
  Marketmore 76 55 days. Dark green 9" slicer. Very prolific. Spreads 4-6 ft. Sun.
  Orient Express 64 days. Produces 14" long, thin cukes with a smooth skin. Crisp, succulent and burpless. Often found wrapped in plastic in the stores. The straightest shapes are found by trellising the 5 foot vines. Spreads 5-6 ft. Sun.
  Pickling 61 days. Vigorous and productive. The 5" firm fruit is excellent for making pickles. Spreads 5-6 ft. Sun.
  Sweet Slice 63 days. Smooth, dark green sweet cucumber with a unique taste. Burpless type. Spreads 5-6 ft. Sun.
EGGPLANT Dusky 80 days. Vigorous plant with large 8-9" oval fruit. Reliable variety with good yield. 24-30 in. Sun.
  Millionaire Japanese Eggplant - 55 days. Vigorous plant produces 8" long, narrow fruit. Very productive and flavorful. 24-30 in.
GARLIC Elephant Late season. 4-6 extremely large cloves on an extremely large bulb. Very tasty, mild flavor and easy to peel. 4-5 ft. Sun.
  Russian Salvation Mid-season. Nice sized cloves on a large lightly colored bulb with pinkish tones. Sharp when raw but smooth and nutty flavored when cooked. 12-18 in. Sun.
  Siberian Mid season. 5-7 very large, red cloves on a large bulb. Moderate heat with a rich earthy lingering taste. 12-18 in. Sun.
  Silver Rose Rose-colored, silverskin cloves with smooth, bright white wrappers. Stores well. 12-18 in. Sun.
LETTUCE Arctic King 150 days. Butterhead type lettuce. Tender, crisp and juicy. Plant in late fall for spring harvest. 6-7 in. Sun.
  Arctic Tundra Blend 50-75 days. Well-flavored fall mix offers many exotic leaf shapes, textures and colors. 6-10 in. Sun.
  Baby Leaf Mix 30-60 days. Flavorful blend of baby leafed lettuces in various shapes and colors. 5-8 in. Sun.
  Buttercrunch 48 days. A Butterhead type. Thick, juicy green leaves with a small tight head. Sweet taste in summer. Holds well without bolting. 7 in. Sun.
  Gourmet
Salad Mix
50-75 days. Colorful blend of several red and green leaf lettuces. 5-10 in. Sun.
  Green Leaf 58 days. Large heads of glossy, dark green, ruffled leaves. Holds well in the field. 7-10 in. Sun.
  Mottistone Freckled Baby Leaf - 30-60 days. Attractive, Batavian, wavy leaf lettuce is apple green with red freckles.
  Oaky Red Splash 48 days. Deep red oak leafed lettuce is tinged in copper and sprinkled with a darker red. Bred by Gathering Together Farm. 10 in. Sun.
  Red Baron 60-65 days. Large dense heads of dark red leaves with green hearts. Good bolt and tip burn tolerance. 8 in. Sun.
  Red Sails 50 days. Sweet, dark red, large crinkled leaves. 8 in. Sun.
  Red Salad Bowl 51 days. Burgundy red, deeply lobed, oak-like leaves form a full rosette. Mild, non-bitter taste. Slow bolting. 8 in. Sun.
  Romaine 'Parris Island' - 76 days. Dark green leafy heads. 10 in. Sun. Variety grown in the fall is 'Winter Density' - 65 days. An early, bolt-resistant variety.
  Salad Bowl 50 days. Large lime green leafy heads. 8 in. Sun.
  Salinas Head Lettuce - 60 days. Medium size, dark green heads. 8 in. Sun.
MELON Cantaloupe 'Ambrosia' - 84 days. Unique 6" melons with a rich sweet flavor and an intoxicating aroma. Creamy tan outside with a heavy net and light sutures. Flesh is a gorgeous peach color. Spreads 5-8 ft. Sun.
    'Burpee Hybrid' - 82 days. Oval cantaloupe gets up to 7" long and 4 lbs. Deep orange firm juicy flesh. Spreads 5-8 ft. Sun.
    'Fast Break' - 65 days. Early, abundant yields of attractive, 3-4 pound fruit with good flavor. Resists Powdery Mildew. Spreads 5-8 ft. Sun.
  Honeydew 'Earli Dew' - 80 days. Early honeydew well suited to cool growing conditions. Good flavored 2-3 lb. fruit. Spreads 5-8 ft. Sun.
  Melon 'French Orange' - 75 days. Incredible aroma and flavor. Round melon is part cantaloupe and part Charentais. Spreads 5-8 ft. Sun.
  Watermelon 'Crimson Sweet' - 80 days. Early rounded melons with deep red flesh. Spreads 6-8 ft. Sun.
    'Yellow Doll' - 80 days. Bright yellow flesh. 5-8 pound round melons with striped light green rind. Spreads 6-8 ft. Sun.
ONION Bunching Onion
(Scallions)
68 days. Single stemmed stalks with excellent white color. Widely adapted. Pungent bunching onion. 18 in. Sun.
  Cipollini 'Piatta di Bergamo' - 95 days. Small flat bulbs have a robust flavor. Stores well. Italian heirloom. 12-15 in. Sun.
  Leek 'Kilima' - 70 days. Good flavored early variety. Excellent tolerance against bulbing and disease. Cool season biennial. 24-36 in. Sun.
  Red 'Redwing' - 110 days. Deep, glossy-maroon roots have a zesty flavor and outstanding storability. 15-18 in. Sun.
  Super Star White 100 days. AAS. Extra large globed shaped onions have a sweet mild flavor and thick rings. Use both fresh and for cooking. A 'White Sweet Spanish' variety. 15-18 in. Sun.
  Walla Walla 120 days. Popular brown-skinned, large, sweet onion. Use fresh and for cooking. 15-18 in. Sun.
  Yellow Sweet Spanish 115 days. Very large globes with golden yellow skin. Sweet tasting. Excellent storing quality. 15-18 in. Sun.
PEA Cascadia Snap Pea - 89 days. Thick, juicy, sweet pods. Enation and powdery mildew resistant. Bred by OSU. 32 in. Sun.
  Green Arrow Shell Pea - 70 days. Good flavored, early pea on a bush plant. Tolerates Mildew and Wilt. 24-28 in. Sun.
  Mr. Big Shell Pea - 75 days. AAA. Dark green and sweet. Excellent yield. Tolerant of Fusarium Wilt and Powdery Mildew. 26 in.
  Oregon Sugar Pod II Snow Pea - 105 days. Tall, prolific producer of high quality, long, flat edible pods. 30 in. Sun.
  Sugar Ann Snap Pea - 56 days. Compact vines of edible pods with thick, meaty walls and tender sweet flavor. 20 in. Sun.
PEPPER - Hot Anaheim 76 days. Long flattish 8" fruit. Mild pungent flavor. Reddens as it matures. 30-36 in. Sun.
  Big Jim
(Numex)
75-80 days. Medium hot and fleshy with tapered fruit. Anaheim type. Concentrated set. 16-24 in. Sun.
  Cayenne 'Long Slim' - 75 days. Long slender hot pepper to 5-6" Very productive. Good for drying. 30-36 in. Sun.
  Habanero 90 days. Very hot, small 2" thin walled pepper turns orange when it matures. 24 in. Sun.
  Holy Mole
Pasilla
85 days. 2007 AAS winner. Tapered 8" peppers mature to dark brown. Medium hot. Perfect for mole. 24-30 in. Sun.
  Jalapeno 75 days. Thick walled hot pepper turns green to red. 24-30 in. Sun.
  Mariachi 66 days. AAS. Early, high-yielding, Santa Fe Grande type. Mild, thick yellow-red flesh. Good fresh or roasted. 20 in. Sun.
  Poblano
(Ancho)
'Rebelde' - 78-83 days. Mild flavor. Flattened and tapered 5½ x 3½" fruit. Excellent yield potential. Called Anchos when dried. 24-30 in. Sun.
  Serrano 75 days. 2" long peppers are quite hot. Bright green to red. 30 in. Sun.
  Thai Hot 'Kung Pao' - 70 days. This hot red pepper is 3½ in. long and quite slim. Good fresh or dried. 24 in. Sun.
PEPPERS - Sweet Banana Supreme 65 days. Long 8" bright yellow to red sweet peppers. Very prolific. 30-36 in. Sun.
  California Wonder 75 days. Large 4" green bell pepper. 24-30 in. Sun.
  Golden Summer 68 days. Sweet golden bell. Abundant yields of 4" thick-walled, blocky peppers. 24-30 in. Sun.
  Gypsy 60 days. Wedge shaped 5" long by 3" wide fruit. Very sweet. Yellow to orange to red. Good fresh or fried. 24-30 in. Sun.
  Mandarin 72 days. Elongated orange sweet pepper with attractive color and very good flavor. 24-30 in. Sun.
  Northstar 66 days. Large flavorful bell peppers turn from green to red. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. 24-30 in. Sun.
  Pimento 'Elite' - 85 days. Very sweet thick-walled 3" heart shaped fruit. Dark green to red. 24-30 in. Sun.
  Purple Beauty 70 days. Sweet thick-walled 4" bell peppers. Green to purple. 24-30 in. Sun.
  Red Beauty 68 days. Prolific bell type bears sweet thick-walled 4" red fruit. 24-30 in. Sun.
PUMPKIN Big Max 120 days. Large plant produces orange pumpkins up to 100 lbs. Spreads 8-16 ft. Sun.
  Howden 115 days. Deep orange, deep ribbed classic pumpkin. Fruits 20-30 pounds, 16 by 13 inches. Spreads 8-15 ft. Sun.
  Small Sugar 100 days. Dark orange, lightly ribbed, 6-7 inch fruits. Popular for pies, canning and decoration. Spreads 7-14 ft. Sun.
RHUBARB Victoria Early maturing. Red stalks are 10-12" long. Excellent in pies and cobblers. 18-24 in. Sun.
SALAD GREENS Arugula 'Roquette' - 40 days. Dark green leaves with spicy taste. 12-18 in. Sun.
  Collards 'Champion' - 60 days. Dark blue green, vitamin rich pot greens. Bolt resistant. Often overwinters. 18-24 in. Sun.
  Kale 'Red Bor' - Fringed, ruffled leaves form heads that are reddish-purple. Decorative and very tasty. Fall crop only.
    'Russian Red' - 50 days. Gray green, flat leaves with purple veins. Color intensifies with cool weather. 24 in. Sun.
    'Winter Red' - 50 days. Dark green, oak shaped leaves with purple veins. Excellent in stir fries, steamed or raw. 24-30 in. Sun.

Ornamental Kales in the Premium Plant section.
  Mesclun Mix 30 days. A mixture of various greens for a colorful and tasty salad mix that includes arugula, mustard, endive, chervil, radicchio and kale. 12-18 in. Sun.
  Micro Greens Blend 30 days. Trendy mix of young gourmet greens that includes arugula, beet, kale, mustard, radish and burnett. 6-12 in. Sun.
  Provencal Winter Mix 32 days. Colorful, winter-hardy blend of 3 French lettuces, roquette, mache, radicchio, endive, Italian parsley and chervil. Sun.
  Radicchio 'Palla Rosa' - 85 days. Heads of dark red tangy leaves. 7 in. Sun.
  Spinach 'Olympia' - 45 days. Dark green, very productive. Slower to bolt and resistant to powdery mildew. 10 in. Sun.
  Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights' - 60 days. Colorful stems of red, gold, white and rose. Dark bronzy-green thick fleshy leaves with mild flavor. 20 in. Sun.
  Winter Greens Blend 30 days. A mixture of various greens that includes kale, red chard, beet greens, broccoli raab collards and dandelion greens. Can be steamed, simmered, braised, stewed and sauteed. Sun.
SHALLOTS Ambition 120 days. Delicately flavored 1½-2" bulbs with an ivory flesh and rust colored skin. 12-18 in. Sun.
SQUASH,
SUMMER
Butterstick 52 days. Tender, attractive, bright yellow "straightneck" summer squash on a vigorous open bush. Early. Spreads 3-4 ft. Sun.
  Peter Pan 49 days. Uniform, light green scallop squash has deep meaty flesh. Compact plants with restricted runners spreads 3-5 ft. Sun.
  Yellow Crookneck 'Horn of Plenty' - 65 days. Sweet and tender golden summer squash. Spreads 4-6 ft. Sun.
  Zucchini 'Ambassador' - 60 days. Dark green 7-8" cylindrical fruit. A standard for many years. Spreads 4-6 ft. Sun.

'Gold Rush' - 50 days. Bright yellow zucchini. Prolific yields of uniform, mild-flavored, smooth, cylindrical fruit.

'Portofino' - 48 days. Distinctive green fruits have light green raised ridges. An Italian Romanesco heirloom.
SQUASH,
WINTER
Acorn 'Table Ace' - 70 days. Dark green 5½" long oval fruit with deep ribs. Excellent keeping winter squash. Spreads 4-7 ft. Sun.
  Buttercup 'Autumn Cup' - 100 days. Good yields of dark green, 5-7 inch fruits with deep orange flesh. Keeps well. Spreads 5-8 ft. Sun.
  Butternut 'Waltham' - 100 days. 9" long cylindrical winter squash is light tan with nutty flavored orange flesh. Spreads 5-8 ft. Sun.
  Delicata 105 days. Light colored 8 in. winter squash with dark green stripes. Light orange very sweet flesh. Spreads 5-8 ft. Sun.
  Pumpkin 'Big Max' - 120 days. Large plant produces orange pumpkins up to 100 lbs. Spreads 8-16 ft. Sun.
    'Howden' - 115 days. Deep orange, deep ribbed classic pumpkin. Fruits 20-30 pounds, 16 by 13 inches. Spreads 8-15 ft. Sun.
    'Small Sugar' - 100 days. Dark orange, lightly ribbed, 6-7 inch fruits. Popular for pies, canning and decoration. Spreads 7-14 ft. Sun.
  Sweet Meat 115 days. 10-15 lb. gray squash has rich orange fruit with excellent flavor. Good keeper. Spreads 6-10 ft. Sun.
STRAWBERRY Berri Basket 56 days. Everbearing, compact, bushy plants produce large, deep red, full-flavored berries until frost. Excellent in baskets. 4-8 in. Sun.
  Eversweet Everbearing variety that fruits throughout the spring, summer and fall even when temperatures are over 90 degrees. Sweet, dessert quality fruit is medium in size and firmness. A cross between Fern, Hecker and a numbered UC variety. 4-8 in. Sun.
  Pretty In Pink 77 days. Eye-catching large pink flowers produce everbearing, sweet, mid-size, deep red berries. 4-8 in. Sun.
  Quinalt Everbearing variety with large berries, firm and deep red with good flavor. Good for fresh eating, desserts, and preserves. Not recommended for freezing. High yielding, vigorous plants produce many runners. 4-8 in. Sun.
TOMATILLO Mexican Strain 65 days. Savory 2" tomatillos are preferred for salsa verde and chili verde. Heavy yielding. 4-6 ft. Sun.
TOMATO Better Boy 70 days. Large 16 oz. fruit. Indeterminate. 4-6 ft. Sun.
  Big Beef 80 days. Large 12 oz. smooth skinned fruit. Heavy producer. Indeterminate. 4-6 ft. Sun.
  Black 85 days. Very dark red Russian heirloom. Very sweet. Indeterminate vigorous plant. 4-6 ft. Sun.
  Brandywine 85 days. Heirloom tomato with sweet, spicy flavor. Large flattened fruit. Indeterminate. 4-6 ft. Sun.
  Celebrity 72 days. Glossy 8 oz. fruit. Excellent for canning, drying and fresh use. Determinate. 24 in. Sun.
  Cherokee Purple 85 days. Dusky pink skinned fruit with flavorful purplish flesh. Heirloom variety. Indeterminate. Sun.
  Chocolate Cherry 85 days. Irresistible cherry tomatoes have the color of port wine and chestnuts. Indeterminate. Sun.
  Early Girl 60 days. Slicing 4-6 oz. tomato. A favorite for getting that first tomato. Indeterminate. 4-6 ft. Sun.
  Fantastic 85 days. Meaty, bright red, large, round, firm slicing tomatoes with an excellent rich beefsteak flavor. Very high yielding and popular. Indeterminate. 4-6 ft. Sun.
  Glacier
Ultra Early
55 days. Sweet orangy-red 2 1/2" tomatoes are perfect for salads and fresh eating. Determinate. Sun.
  Legend 68 days. This is a product of years of research by Dr. Jim Baggett at O.S.U. who gave us local favorites like Santiam, Oregon Spring, and Siletz to name a few. Legend is an early, determinate, parthenocarpic (flowers don't need to be pollinated to bear fruit) variety that sets large 4-5" fruit. It is highly resistant to late blight, a disease that can be devastating to tomatoes in our area. 24 in. Sun.
  Momotaro 70 days. Large pink slicer. Sweet and tangy. Heat tolerant, crack resistant and stores well. Indeterminate. Sun.
  Oregon Spring 75 days. Very large early slicing tomato. Tolerates cool spring weather. Bred by OSU. Determinate. 24 in. Sun.
  Red Cherry Large 75 days. Round 1 oz. red salad tomato. Good flavor. Indeterminate. 4-6 ft. Sun.
  Roma 62 days. Heavy yield of good flavored 3-4 oz. paste tomatoes. Uniform determinate plant. 24 in. Sun.
  Siletz 70 days. Early. Large slicing tomatoes up to 1 lb. Bred by OSU. Determinate. 24 in. Sun.
  Sugary
(Grape)
85 days. Massive amounts of grape-like, sweet, oval-shaped fruits with pointed ends. Semi-determinate. 60 in. Sun.
  Sun Gold 65 days. Orange, round, 1¼ in. fruit on long grape-like clusters. Fruity tropical flavor. Indeterminate. 4-6 ft. Sun.
  Super Marzano 78 days. Heavy yields of bright red, large 5" Roma-types. Disease resistant. Indeterminate. 4-6 ft. Sun.
  Sweet 100 65 days. Clusters of 1" tomatoes on long stems. Very good flavor. Indeterminate. 4-6 ft. Sun.
  Sweet Million 65-75 days. Flavorful "two bite" size tomatoes on beautiful grape-like clusters. Disease resistant. Indeterminate. 4-6 ft. Sun.
  Willamette 60 days. Early medium size slicing tomato. Determinate. 24-30 in. Sun.
  Yellow Pear 75 days. Sweet yellow 1 oz. pear shaped fruit. Indeterminate. 4-6 ft. Sun.

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