Adonis aestivalis, commonly known as Summer Pheasant's Eye, is a stunning wildflower prized for its intensely deep crimson-scarlet blooms with contrasting dark black centers. Nestled above feathery, fern-like foliage, these delicate blossoms create a captivating splash of color in naturalized meadows, borders, and cottage gardens. An exceptional choice for cut flower arrangements and historic garden plantings.
Gomphocarpus 'Fruticosus' (Gomphocarpus fruticosus), commonly known as Swan Plant, Balloon Plant, or African Milkweed, is an extraordinary open-pollinated tender perennial prized for its architectural form, unique seed pods, and vital ecological value. Growing into a multi-stemmed shrubby plant 4 to 6 feet tall, it features slender willow-like leaves along narrow upright stems. In midsummer, small droopings of scented cream-white starry flowers appear, followed by eye-catching, inflated, translucent soft-spined lime-green seed globes. A primary larval food source for Monarch butterflies, Cottonbush serves as a functional host plant, cut stem visual feature, or conversation piece in sun-drenched garden spaces.
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a legendary heirloom legume widely revered as the "King of Forages" and a essential cover crop for natural soil improvement. Featuring upright, leafy stems with dense clusters of violet-purple blooms, its deep taproots penetrate deep into subsoils, breaking up compaction while fixing atmospheric Nitrogen. Highly valued for sprouting and microgreens, young alfalfa sprouts deliver a crisp, mild, nutty flavor packed with essential vitamins and minerals, while mature plants provide premium organic green manure.
Basket of Gold Alyssum (Aurinia saxatilis), historically known as Alyssum saxatile, is a beloved, hardy perennial groundcover famous for creating a dazzling carpet of intense golden-yellow blossoms in early spring. Featuring grey-green, velvety foliage that forms low-spreading mounds, it provides vibrant color when few other plants are blooming. Ideal for cascading over stone walls, filling rock gardens, or edging sunny borders, this low-maintenance classic attracts early pollinators while enduring dry, lean garden conditions with ease.
Alyssum 'Wonderland Deep Rose' (Lobularia maritima) is a high-performance open-pollinated dwarf annual celebrated for its uniform carpet-like habit, intense honey fragrance, and striking vibrant coloration. Growing into neat, low-spreading mats 3 to 6 inches tall, it produces dense clusters of tiny, deep rose-pink four-petaled flowers over narrow grey-green foliage. Blooming continuously from spring through late autumn frosts, Wonderland Deep Rose creates a lush floral groundcover. Highly attractive to beneficial insects, solitary bees, and syrphid flies, it is a premier choice for garden borders, rockeries, edging walkways, and hanging baskets.
Alyssum 'Wonderland Deep Rose' (Lobularia maritima) is a high-performance open-pollinated dwarf annual celebrated for its uniform carpet-like habit, intense honey fragrance, and striking vibrant coloration. Growing into neat, low-spreading mats 3 to 6 inches tall, it produces dense clusters of tiny, deep rose-pink four-petaled flowers over narrow grey-green foliage. Blooming continuously from spring through late autumn frosts, Wonderland Deep Rose creates a lush floral groundcover. Highly attractive to beneficial insects, solitary bees, and syrphid flies, it is a premier choice for garden borders, rockeries, edging walkways, and hanging baskets.
Alyssum 'Wonderland Deep Rose' (Lobularia maritima) is a high-performance open-pollinated dwarf annual celebrated for its uniform carpet-like habit, intense honey fragrance, and striking vibrant coloration. Growing into neat, low-spreading mats 3 to 6 inches tall, it produces dense clusters of tiny, deep rose-pink four-petaled flowers over narrow grey-green foliage. Blooming continuously from spring through late autumn frosts, Wonderland Deep Rose creates a lush floral groundcover. Highly attractive to beneficial insects, solitary bees, and syrphid flies, it is a premier choice for garden borders, rockeries, edging walkways, and hanging baskets.
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a treasured North American native heirloom celebrated for its delightful anise-licorice fragrance and magnificent lavender-purple flower spikes. Rising above dense, bushy mounds of aromatic, heart-shaped green foliage, it blooms continuously from mid-summer through early autumn. Highly prized by tea enthusiasts and herbalists, both the leaves and blossoms yield a naturally sweet, soothing herbal tea. It is also world-renowned as a premier honey plant, magnetizing bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden.
Green Globe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) is a historic heirloom variety renowned for producing heavy yields of large, globe-shaped flower buds with thick, fleshy scales and a delicious, buttery heart. Featuring architectural silvery-green, deeply lobed foliage, it forms an impressive ornamental plant that doubles as a prized culinary delicacy. Grown as a perennial in mild climates or as a heavy-yielding annual in northern regions, it brings magnificent structure, edible luxury, and pollinator-friendly purple blooms if flower heads are left to open.
Arugula 'Rucola' (Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa), also known as Rocket or Roquette, is a traditional open-pollinated Italian heirloom prized for its fast growth, deep green lobed leaves, and distinct peppery flavor. Growing into compact rosettes 8 to 12 inches tall, it produces tender, deeply cut foliage packed with rich, nutty, pungent flavor. Highly valued in Mediterranean cuisine, Rucola adds a sharp gourmet kick to fresh salads, pizzas, pestos, and pasta dishes. Exceptionally easy to cultivate during cool spring and autumn weather, it is a garden essential for continuous salad harvests.
Cinnamon Basil is an eye-catching heirloom herb known for its warm, distinct cinnamon-spice aroma and attractive ornamental features. Featuring glossy green foliage, sturdy dark purple stems, and delicate pinkish-purple flower spikes, it brings both culinary flair and visual beauty to the garden. Excellent for fresh salads, teas, fruit dishes, and Asian culinary recipes, as well as fresh or dried floral arrangements.
Dark Opal Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an award-winning heirloom variety famous for its rich, deep purple-to-maroon foliage and delicate lavender blooms. Delivering a classic sweet basil flavor with subtle cinnamon and clove notes, it adds striking visual appeal to pestos, herbal vinegars, fresh salads, and garnishes. Its bushy, colorful habit makes it an outstanding choice for both culinary herb patches and ornamental garden borders.
Basil Genovese (Ocimum basilicum) is the legendary Italian heirloom herb renowned worldwide as the ultimate classic pesto basil. Originating from the Liguria region of Italy, it produces lush, bushy plants laden with large, dark green, cupped leaves packed with an intensely sweet, aromatic flavor free of any harsh anise notes. A standout choice for authentic Neapolitan pizzas, fresh caprese salads, tomato sauces, and rich pestos, this fast-growing, heat-loving annual delivers high-yielding harvests throughout the summer months.
Indian Basil, widely known as Holy Basil or Tulsi, is a revered aromatic herb cherished for its rich clove-and-anise fragrance, medicinal qualities, and herbal tea uses. Producing lush, fragrant foliage with delicate purple-tinted stems and flower spikes, this versatile plant thrives in warm summer conditions. It makes an excellent addition to herb gardens, prayer spaces, tea gardens, and patio containers.
Italian Basil (Ocimum basilicum), often referred to as Italian Large Leaf or Genovese-type Basil, is a premier open-pollinated heirloom herb celebrated worldwide for its rich scent, high oil content, and versatile culinary uses. Growing into a lush, bushy plant 18 to 24 inches tall, it features large, glossy, dark green cupped leaves along tender stems. Throughout summer, it produces a continuous supply of aromatic foliage packed with a sweet, spicy, clove-like flavor profile. An indispensable staple for fresh pesto, pasta sauces, caprese salads, and pizza toppings, Italian Basil is a core foundational herb for home gardens, windowsill pots, and companion vegetable plots.
Basil 'Spicy Globe' (Ocimum basilicum var. minimum) is a delightful open-pollinated bush basil heirloom prized for its neat spherical habit and intense aroma. Growing into a dense, perfectly rounded mound 8 to 12 inches tall, it features tiny, bright green leaves packed with a bold, clove-like, spicy basil flavor. Requiring no pruning to maintain its tight globe shape, Spicy Globe functions as both an ornamental edging plant and a productive culinary herb. Excellent for container gardens, sunny windowsills, raised beds, or patio pots, its delicate leaves can be used whole in fresh salads, pestos, sauces, and Mediterranean dishes without chopping.
Basil Sweet (Ocimum basilicum) is the ultimate classic heirloom herb, celebrated worldwide for its vibrant, glossy green leaves and intoxicating aromatic scent. Featuring a rich, sweet flavor profile with subtle notes of anise, clove, and pepper, it is an indispensable staple for fresh caprese salads, homemade pestos, pasta sauces, pizzas, and herbal infusions. Growing into bushy, lush plants that thrive in warm summer weather, it produces continuous harvests of tender leaves throughout the season while attracting beneficial pollinators when allowed to bloom.
Adzuki Beans (Vigna angularis) are a prized Asian heirloom legume famous for their small, ruby-red seeds with a distinctly sweet, nutty flavor. A staple in Japanese, Chinese, and East Asian cuisine, they are most famously simmered into sweet red bean paste (anko), added to hearty soups, or sprouted as fresh, nutrient-dense microgreens. Compact, bush-type plants produce high yields of slender pods that dry evenly for easy harvesting.
Bean 'Fava Broad Windsor' (Vicia faba) is an ancient open-pollinated heirloom dating back centuries in European horticulture. Renowned for its extreme cold hardiness, rich nutty flavor, and substantial yields, this upright variety produces sturdy, thick-stemmed stalks 3 to 4 feet in height. In early spring, fragrance-rich white blossoms with distinct black spots yield heavy clusters of broad, green 6- to 8-inch pods. Inside, large, thick, pale green to creamy-tan beans offer a buttery texture prized by chefs for fresh summer sautes, spring pestos, soups, and traditional Mediterranean dishes.
Lima Bean 'Fordhook 242' (Phaseolus lunatus) is a famous open-pollinated heirloom bush lima bean and a historic All-America Selections winner. Renowned for its exceptional heat resistance and heavy yields, this variety thrives where other limas fail during scorching summer spells. Growing into sturdy, upright bushes 16 to 24 inches tall, it produces thick, heavy pods containing 3 to 4 large, plump, pale-green seeds. Often referred to as a "butterbean," Fordhook 242 features a rich, buttery flavor and smooth, tender texture. It is a prized choice for fresh summer side dishes, freezing, canning, and winter storage.
Bean 'French Horticultural' (Phaseolus vulgaris), often known as Dwarf Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry, is a historic open-pollinated heirloom prized for its versatile dual-purpose harvests and striking colorful pods. Growing into compact, sturdy bushes 18 to 24 inches tall, it produces heavy clusters of 5- to 6-inch pods. Early in the season, young flat green pods can be harvested as fresh snap beans. As they mature, the pods turn a stunning cream color heavily splashed with deep red-carmine streaks. Inside, the plump, oval beans feature a matching red-and-tan speckled pattern, offering a rich, chestnut-like flavor and buttery texture ideal for fresh shell bean dishes, slow-cooked soups, and long-term winter dry storage.
Bean 'Light Red Kidney' (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a historic open-pollinated heirloom prized worldwide for its reliable yields, rich flavor, and outstanding culinary versatility. Growing as a sturdy, compact bush 18 to 24 inches tall, it requires no trellising or support structures. The plants produce heavy yields of long green pods housing large, kidney-shaped seeds that mature to an attractive, soft light-pinkish red. Renowned for holding its firm texture and shape during long cooking times, Light Red Kidney is the essential bean for traditional chili, minestrone, slow-cooked stews, rice dishes, and long-term dry pantry storage.
Bean 'Pencil Pod Black Wax' (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an esteemed open-pollinated heirloom bush bean introduced in the early 20th century. Renowned for its heavy yields, excellent disease resistance, and outstanding flavor, this variety produces compact, bushy plants 15 to 20 inches tall. The vines yield high quantities of straight, round, 5- to 6-inch slender golden-yellow pods. True to its name, the pods have a tender, stringless, waxy texture and house jet-black seeds inside. Delivering a sweet, mild flavor and satisfying crunch, Pencil Pod Black Wax is a garden favorite for fresh summer side dishes, crisp salads, freezing, and home canning.
A beloved standard, Blue Lake Pole Beans produce heavy yields of tender, stringless 6-inch pods with exceptional, sweet green bean flavor. Growing on climbing vines that produce continuously until frost, they offer superior production per square foot compared to bush varieties. Perfect for fresh garden meals, home canning, and freezing without losing their crisp texture.
Bean 'French Climbing' (Phaseolus vulgaris), often grown as Haricot Vert pole bean varieties, is a classic open-pollinated heirloom prized for its slender pods, delicate texture, and continuous summer yields. Growing as a vigorous climbing vine reaching 6 to 8 feet in height, it yields abundant clusters of straight, round, stringless dark green pods measuring 6 to 8 inches long. The tender pods feature a sweet, nutty flavor profile with crisp, delicate flesh that remains tender even as seeds mature. Ideal for trellises, tepees, and vertical garden setups, French Climbing beans are perfect for fresh steaming, sautéing in butter, blanching, and freezing.
Bean 'Kentucky Wonder' (Phaseolus vulgaris), originally introduced in the mid-19th century as Old Homestead, is one of the most famous open-pollinated heirloom pole beans in history. Renowned for its extraordinary vigor, heavy productivity, and extended harvest window, this climbing variety reaches 6 to 8 feet in height on trellises, fences, or tepees. It produces generous clusters of 7- to 9-inch silvery-green pods that are thick, meaty, and slightly curved. Best harvested young when stringless, Kentucky Wonder pods deliver a rich, distinctive "bean-y" flavor that remains unmatched for fresh steaming, boiling, canning, or freezing throughout the summer.
Pole Bean Scarlet Runner (Phaseolus coccineus) is a centuries-old heirloom classic first documented in the early 1600s, celebrated for its stunning dual-purpose beauty. Producing vigorous, climbing vines that rapidly reach 8 to 12 feet in height, it is adorned with clusters of vibrant, fiery scarlet-red flowers that serve as a major magnet for hummingbirds and bees. Following the spectacular floral display, it yields abundant crops of long, tender green pods that can be harvested young as snap beans, shelled fresh, or allowed to dry for striking, dark purple-and-black mottled dry beans. A garden classic that seamlessly combines high ornamental value with productive culinary yields.
Bean 'Provider' (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a legendary open-pollinated heirloom bush bean widely celebrated for its dependability, heavy yields, and early maturity. Adaptable to cool spring soils, it germinates reliably where other varieties struggle, producing compact, upright bushes 16 to 20 inches tall. The plants produce heavy clusters of round, smooth, fleshy dark green pods measuring 5 to 6 inches long. Easy to pick and stringless, Provider offers a crisp texture and rich, classic green bean flavor. It is an exceptional choice for early fresh market harvesting, home gardens, freezing, and canning.
Soybean Edamame 'Midori Giant' (Glycine max) is an outstanding, open-pollinated heirloom specialty vegetable bred specifically for early harvests and large, plump green pods. Growing into sturdy, compact bush plants that reach 20 to 24 inches in height, it produces heavy yields of rich green pods, typically containing 2 to 3 large, buttery seeds per pod. Celebrated for its sweet, nutty flavor profile and high protein content, Midori Giant matures earlier than most traditional edamame varieties, making it ideal for northern growing zones and shorter summer windows. Harvested while the pods are young, tender, and bright green, it is an essential garden crop for steaming, boiling, freezing, and fresh snacking.
Beet Bull's Blood (Beta vulgaris) is a famous heirloom variety dating back to 1840, celebrated worldwide for its stunning, deep reddish-purple to near-black foliage and sweet, earthy roots. Renowned as the premier variety for microgreens and baby leaf salad mixes, its leaves maintain their rich dark color even under summer heat. Beneath the striking canopy, it produces tender, round, dark crimson roots with attractive lighter zoning when sliced. A magnificent dual-purpose crop, it adds dramatic contrast to garden beds while delivering sweet, nutrient-rich roots and salad greens.
Beet 'Cylindra' (Beta vulgaris), also known as Formanova or Butter Slicer, is an outstanding Danish open-pollinated heirloom prized for its unique cylindrical roots and tender texture. Unlike standard globe-shaped beets, Cylindra produces long, smooth, uniform roots growing 6 to 9 inches in length with a slender diameter of 1.5 to 2 inches. The dark reddish-purple skin encases sweet, fine-grained, deep crimson flesh free of woody rings. Because of its cylindrical shape, every slice yields uniform, round pieces, making it an absolute favorite for home canning, pickling, roasting, slicing fresh into salads, and harvesting tender, sweet young greens.
Detroit Dark Red Beet (Beta vulgaris) is the gold standard of heirloom beets, famous for its smooth, perfectly globe-shaped roots and rich, dark crimson flesh. Developed in Ontario, Canada in 1892, this classic variety delivers an exceptionally sweet, earthy flavor with a tender, non-woody texture. Offering a dual harvest of sweet, nutrient-dense roots and tender green tops with striking red stems, it is a top choice for fresh roasting, boiling, canning, pickling, or long-term winter storage.
Beet Early Wonder (Beta vulgaris) is a celebrated heirloom variety dating back to 1911, famous for its rapid growth, early harvests, and exceptional dual-purpose performance. Producing smooth, dark red, globe-shaped roots alongside tall, tender dark green tops with striking maroon stems, it offers a sweet, earthy flavor and crisp texture. Extremely dependable in cool spring and autumn soils, this versatile staple is prized for early summer harvests, fresh table slicing, canning, pickling, and harvesting nutritious young greens.
Ruby Beet (Beta vulgaris) is a classic heirloom root vegetable prized for its deep crimson-red roots and sweet, smooth-textured flesh. Producing uniform, globe-shaped beets that resist woody texture, it offers a double harvest of sweet roots and tender, earthy greens with dark red stems. Excellent for fresh roasting, boiling, pickling, or canning, this cold-tolerant favorite delivers consistent, high-quality yields throughout spring and autumn.
Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris) is a historic heirloom root crop famously cultivated as a primary commercial source of natural white sugar. Producing massive, tapered conical roots that grow deep into the soil, it features rough tan-to-ivory skin and dense, creamy-white flesh with a exceptionally high sucrose content (up to 15–20%). While widely grown for farm production and livestock fodder, home gardeners cherish this unique variety for boiling down into sweet homemade syrups, baking, roasting, and harvesting the nutrient-rich, tender green tops for fresh cooking.
Lemon Bergamot, also known as Lemon Beebalm, is a fragrant, pollinator-friendly annual featuring striking tiered whorls of lavender-pink flowers held above citrus-scented foliage. Producing a distinct lemon-herb scent when crushed, its leaves are widely enjoyed for herbal teas, garnishes, and potpourri. It thrives in sunny gardens, adding vertical height to wildflower borders while attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds all summer long.
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), also widely known as Bee Balm, is a magnificent native North American perennial famous for its fragrant, lilac-purple blossoms and aromatic foliage. Emitting a lovely lavender-mint perfume, its leaves were historically brewed into soothing herbal teas. Exceptionally valuable to wildlife, its unique crown-like flowers bloom for weeks in mid-to-late summer, acting as a powerful magnet for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial garden pollinators.
Blue Indigo (Baptisia australis), also known as Blue False Indigo or Wild Indigo, is a legendary North American native heirloom prized for its magnificent lupine-like spikes of rich indigo-blue flowers. Rising above dense, shrub-like mounds of clover-like, grey-green foliage, it blooms abundantly in late spring. Following the floral display, it develops dark charcoal-black seed pods that rattle in the autumn wind and add dramatic winter interest. Deep-rooted, long-lived, and drought-hardy once established, it brings timeless structure and vibrant color to cottage borders and native plant gardens.
Blue Tansy (Phacelia tanacetifolia), also commonly known as Fiddleneck or Lacey Phacelia, is a magnificent North American native annual prized for its unique, fiddle-shaped coils of feathery lavender-blue blossoms. Featuring soft, fern-like foliage, this fast-growing wildflower is renowned worldwide as one of the single best nectar sources for honeybees, native bumblebees, hoverflies, and butterflies. Highly versatile in the garden, it shines in wildflower meadows, cut flower arrangements, or as an active green manure cover crop that builds soil health.
Bok Choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis), also known as Pak Choi or Chinese White Cabbage, is a classic heirloom Asian green celebrated for its glossy, dark green leaves and crisp, juicy white stalks. Forming upright, vase-shaped heads, it delivers a mild, sweet, slightly mustard-like flavor with a satisfying crunch. Extremely fast-growing and cool-hardy, it is an essential staple for quick stir-fries, steaming, fresh salad greens, kimchi, and traditional noodle soups.
Bok choy only takes 45 days to reach maturity, so you can enjoy your leafy greens relatively quickly after planting them. Harvest the bok choy before the hot weather sets in, because the hot weather will make the bok choy go to seed very fast. Bok choy is ready to harvest when it reaches 12 to 18 inches tall.
Broccoli Green Sprouting (Brassica oleracea var. italica), also known as Calabrese, is a famous heirloom classic introduced to America in the 1800s by Italian immigrants. Producing a central 5- to 6-inch head of deep blue-green, tightly packed buds, it continues to yield heavily long after the main head is harvested by producing a non-stop abundance of tender side shoots. Renowned for its rich, sweet flavor and high nutritional value, it is an indispensable garden staple for fresh steaming, roasting, stir-fries, and home freezing.
Broccoli 'Romanesco' (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), also known as Romanesco Cauliflower or Roman Cauliflower, is a striking 16th-century Italian open-pollinated heirloom celebrated for its geometric beauty, crisp texture, and nutty flavor. Growing into a sturdy, upright plant 24 to 36 inches tall, it produces breathtaking, lime-green heads composed of naturally occurring logarithmic fractal spirals. Sharper and firmer than standard broccoli, Romanesco carries a sweet, mild, earthy taste with zero bitter undertones. Excellent raw for vegetable platters, dipped in vinaigrettes, roasted whole, steamed, or tossed into pasta dishes, it stands as a centerpiece crop in edible landscapes and gourmet gardens.
Heirloom Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica), such as classic Calabrese, is a cherished garden staple celebrated for producing large, central blue-green heads packed with tight, tender florets. Once the main central head is harvested, the plant continues to yield abundant side shoots over several weeks. Delivering a crisp texture and rich, nutty-sweet flavor, it is packed with vitamins and antioxidants, making it a versatile staple for steaming, roasting, stir-fries, or fresh garden dips.
Brussels Sprouts 'Long Island' (commonly known as Long Island Improved or Catskill) is a historic 1890s open-pollinated American heirloom prized for its heavy yields, semi-dwarf stature, and exceptional cold hardiness. Growing into sturdy, compact stalks reaching 20 to 24 inches in height, it produces 50 to 100 tight, 1- to 1.5-inch dark green "miniature cabbages" clustered closely along its central stem. Because of its compact frame, it holds up remarkably well against strong late-season winds and heavy autumn snow without requiring extensive staking. The firm sprouts develop a rich, buttery, nutty flavor profile that sweetens dramatically after exposure to autumn frosts convert plant starches into natural sugars. An essential cool-season staple for fall harvests and holiday feasts.
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a fast-growing, multi-purpose heirloom pseudograin celebrated as a top-tier cover crop, soil builder, and nutritious grain source. Producing dense, heart-shaped green leaves topped with abundant clusters of fragrant white blossoms, it matures rapidly in just 30–40 days for green manure or 70–80 days for seed harvest. The blooms act as a magnet for honeybees and beneficial pollinators, while the triangular dark brown seeds can be harvested and milled into rich, gluten-free buckwheat flour.
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), also known as Butterfly Weed or Orange Milkweed, is a celebrated native open-pollinated heirloom perennial prized for its intense, fiery orange flower clusters and vital ecological role. Growing into neat, bushy mounds reaching 18 to 24 inches in height, it produces broad, flat-topped umbels of vivid tangerines, brilliant oranges, and warm gold blossoms from early to late summer. Unlike most other milkweed species, Asclepias tuberosa contains virtually no milky sap. An indispensable staple for native pollinator habitats and wildflower borders, it serves as a crucial host plant for Monarch butterfly caterpillars while attracting honeybees, native bees, swallowtails, and beneficial predatory insects.
Cabbage Brunswick (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is a famous German heirloom dating back to the 18th century, renowned for its massive, drumhead-shaped heads and long-term winter storage capability. Producing large, dense, slightly flattened heads weighing 6 to 10 pounds, it features thick, crisp, bluish-green outer leaves protecting a tight, tender white interior. Exceptionally cold-hardy and slow to split, this classic autumn drumhead cabbage is prized for homemade sauerkraut, hearty autumn stews, roasting, and cold cellar storage throughout the winter.
Cabbage Golden Acre (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is a famous heirloom variety dating back to 1927, celebrated worldwide for its rapid maturity, compact habit, and exceptional quality. Producing uniform, tightly packed, round heads weighing 3 to 4 pounds, it features crisp, tender, light-green leaves with a sweet, delicate flavor. Its space-saving footprint makes it the premier choice for small gardens and early-season plantings, yielding sweet, crunchy heads perfect for fresh summer slaws, salads, stir-fries, steaming, and kraut.
