Plant Descriptions
Spring 2021
PEPPERS

ANAHEIM
Large red pepper. Ripens from green to red, with a mild heat.

DIABLO
Small red pepper. Skinny fruit, very hot.

ESPELETTE
Medium-sized red pepper from Spain. Medium heat, slightly smoky, traditionally used for drying , but also tasty fresh.
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GUAJILLO
Medium-sized red pepper. Slightly sweet, medium heat, great for making sauces.

JALAPEÑO - EARLY
Medium-sized green pepper. Medium heat. Early producer with high yields.
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JALAPEÑO - JEDI
Larger varietal. Medium heat.

PADRON
Small green pepper from Spain. Usually picked when green and used for frying. Red fruits have higher heat.

POBLANO
Medium-to-large green pepper. Mild heat. Harvest when green to use for chiles rellenos, or when dark red to dry and grind into chili powder.

SERRANO
Medium-sized hot pepper. Milder when picked green, very hot when matured to red.

SHISHITO
Small green pepper from Japan. Usually picked when green and used for frying. Red fruits have higher heat.
SWEET PEPPERS

ARUBA
Large elongated sweet pepper. Turns from green to orange to red and can be picked at any stage. Excellent fresh or cooked.

CORNO DI TORO ESCAMILLO
Large golden sweet pepper. Horn shaped fruit. Traditionally used for frying but delicious raw as well.

EARLY SUNATION (BELL)
Large yellow bell pepper. Fruits early, high yields, disease resistant.

JUPITER
Large red bell pepper. Great for stuffing.

MINI BELLE PEPPER
Small multi-colored bell peppers. Perfect for snacking or pickling.

PIMIENTO ELITE
Small red sweet pepper. Heart shaped, great for slicing.

PURPLE BEAUTY
Large purple bell pepper. Mild sweet flavor with good crunch. Beautiful slicer!
EGGPLANTS

BLACK BEAUTY
Large dark purple eggplant. Standard varietal, ripens early.

LILAC BRIDE
Medium-sized lilac and white eggplant. Long slender fruits with delicate taste and creamy texture.

LISTADA
Medium purple and white striped eggplant. Round, thin skin, great flavor.

MILLIONAIRE
Medium-sized dark purple eggplant. Long slender fruits are great for stir-fry dishes.

ROSA BIANCA
Medium to large purple and white eggplant. Round fruits, with a firmness ideal for slicing, roasting, and baking.
BASIL

DARK OPAL
Dark purple and red leaves, intense flavor is perfect for eating fresh.

GENOVESE
Green Italian varietal used for making pesto.

GLOBE
Similar to greek mini, small leaves on globe shaped plant. Strong flavor, also used ornamentally.

LEMON BASIL
Fragrant lemon aroma and taste. Can be used in teas and for cooking.

LETTUCE LEAF
Very large leaves with great flavor. Used for pesto or as a 'wrap'.

THAI SWEET
Small green leaves with purple flowers. Strong flavor and texture, used for cooking and eaten fresh.