gypsy sally's produce palace 2013 plant catalog

7/29/2019 Gypsy Sally's Produce Palace 2013 Plant Catalog

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Silvery Fir Tree (58 days) Open Pollinated.

A traditional Russian variety. Compact plant with silver-

grey foliage reminiscent of carrot tops. Great for hanging

baskets. Heavy producer of 3-3 inch red fruits.

Determinate.Seed souce: S.S.E.

Stupice (58 Days) OPEN POLLINATED

Originally from Czechoslovakia, this little red tomato is

one of the first to ripen and yields until frost. Produces an

abundance of 2" fruits on compact plants. Great tangy

flavor. Potato leaf foilage. Great for northern climates.

Indeterminate. Seed souce: S.S.E.

cosmonaut Volkov(65 DAYS) OPEN POLLINATED

Hails from the Ukraine and named for the famous

Russian cosmonaut who perished while landing. Bears

slightly flattened, round red fruits, prized by Russian

gardeners. A great complex flavor; nice acid-sweet

balance. Indeterminate. Seed Source: Fedco

Violet Jasper (72 Days) Open Pollinated

A stunning little tomato from China. Violet purple fruit

with iridescent green streaks. Vigorous plant, with

incredible yields of 1-3 ounce fruits. One of the best

producing tomatoes. Good tasting dark purple flesh. One o

our best sellers last year at the farmers market. SeedSouce: B.C.

Gypsy Sallys Produce Palace presents:

2013 Vegetable Plant offeringsthe unusual, the beautiful, and the delicious

Specializing in open pollinated and heirloom varieties; all plants are raised naturally. No

synthetic chemicals in potting soils or fertilizer. All seeds are purchased from organic

sources when possible. A select few hybrid plants are also available for sale this year.

Slicing Tomato Varieties


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Black Prince (72-75 days) Open Pollinated

Originally from Irkutsk, Siberia, an early and solid

producer of deep brownish-black 3-5 oz tomatoes. The

color will be more pronounced in sunnier areas. Great

tasting, with a rich, sweet tomato flavor. One of my

personal favorites. Indeterminate. Seed source: Fedco

Green Zebra (72-75 days) Open Pollinated

A beautiful and delicious tomato, a favorite amongst chefs

and foodies alike. Chartreuse with lime green stripes

makes Green Zebra a truly striking tomato. Flesh is brigh

green, with a rich sweet, complex flavor that has a bite.

Another one of my all time favorites. Not to be missed!

Harvest when more green than yellow. Indeterminate.Seed source: Fedco

RED PEAR (70-75 DAYS) OPEN POLLINATED

An old northern Italian variety, specially selected by the

famous Italian seed company Franchi Sementi. Known for

it's outstanding production of large, ribbed, red, pear

shaped fruits, ranging in weight from 8-18 oz. Great

tasting, meaty with few seeds. Ripens very early for a

plant with such sizable fruit. Indeterminate. Seed Souce:S.O.I.

Jaune Flamme (75 days) Open Pollinated

A delicious apricot colored French heirloom originally

from Helliner, France. Great tangy, fruity flavor. 2-3 oz

fruits borne in clusters. Great for salads, drying, roasting

and sauces. Indeterminate. Seed Source: H.M.

Indigo Rose (80 days) Open Pollinated

A new variety bred by Oregon State University. Beautiful

and vigorous, with 2-2.5 oz tomatoes born in clustters.

Resembles a plum with it's dark purple/black skin and

deep red flesh. Great flavor, very acidic. Give it a try!

Indeterminate. Seed Source: H.M.


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Ananas Noir (80 days) Open Pollinated

Unique tomato developed by a Belgium horticulturist.

Mulit-colored (green, yellow, & purple) fruit with bright

green flesh with red streaks. Sweet smoky flavor, with a

hint of citrus. Abundant yields. Indeterminate. Seedsource:B.C.

DR. WYCHE (80 DAYS) OPEN POLLINATEDGolden yellow fruits averaging a 1 lb each. Named after

the late Dr. John Wyche, the former owner of Cole

Brother's Circus, who used elephant manure to fertilize

his vegetable gardens. Perhaps explaining the heavy

yields and large size of these delicious tomatoes.

Indeterminate. Seed souce: S.S.E.

Cherokee purple (75-90 DAYS) OPEN POLLINATED

Originally cultivated by the Native American tribe from

which it derives it's name, this dusky purple-pink tomato

is a much cherished variety on the East coast, and is

gaining popularity here. I have seen people line up 30

minutes before the market opened in Washington D.C. to

ensure they were able to get their hands on one of these

delicous tomotoes. Large-- 12 oz to 1lbs. Indeterminate.Seed source: Fedco

Paul Robeson (78-90 days) Open Pollinated

This tomato has almost a cult following amongst seed

savers and tomato enthusiasts. This Russian Heirloom

was first made available by a Moscow seeds woman, who

lovingly named the tomato after the world renown black

Russian opera singer and equal rights advocate. The

beautiful 7-10 oz fruits are brick-black red with green

shoulders and deep red flesh in the center. Outstanding

flavor, sweet and smoky. Indeterminate. Seed Source: Fedco

Pink Brandywine(80-90 days) Open Pollinated

The most popular of all Heirloom tomato

varieties, considered to be the measuring stick for real

tomato flavor. Rumored to be of Amish origins, the large

fruits, 12oz to 2lbs, in some cases, have rich, succulent

tomato flavor with creamy flesh. The plants are vigorous,

sprawling, and grow well in cool weather. Potato leafed

and indeterminate. Seed souce: Fedco


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Zapotec Pleated (80-90 days) Open Pollinated

Rare heirloom variety from the Zapotec people of

Southern Mexico. Deeply pleated 6-8oz pink fruits have

rich and earthy flavor. A favorite of many of my

customers at the farmers market, mine included! Grows

great in the Walla Walla Valley, strong producer.

Indeterminate. Seed souce: N.G.C.

Marvel Stripped (90-110 days) Open Pollinated

Another rare heirloom from the Zapotec people of Oaxaca

Mexico. Beautiful lobbed, bi-colored tomato; yellow, with

red blush at blossom end. Sweet and juicy. Few seeds.

Grows well in Walla Walla. Indeterminate. Seed source: N.G.C.

CHERRY TOMATOES

Black Cherry(75 days) Open Pollinated

Heavy producer of 1 to 1.5 oz fruits. Dark purple hue, and

sweet, rich flavor typical of all black Russian varities.

Indeterminate. Seed source: Fedco

Super Sweet 100 (78 days) Open Pollinated

A hybrid version of the Sweet 100 that is more disease

resistant, this a cherry tomato that is beloved by

gardeners. Sweet tasting and productive through out the

season. Produces clusters of fruits in long branches.

Indeterminate. Seed source: Fedco

Yellow Pear (75-80 days) Open Pollinated

A tasty garden classic, yellow pear is a sprawling plant

that is extremely productive.Low acid, mild flavor.

Indeterminate. Seed Source: H.M.


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Chadwick Cherry (80-90 days) Open Pollinated

Selection from the late horticultural genius, Alan

Chadwick. A large red cherry tomato with great flavor.

Vigorous plants are extremely productive and disease

resistant. Indeterminate. Seed source: Fedco & B.C.

Blondekopfchen (75-80 days) Open Pollinated

The name literally translates into little blonde girl,

this East German heirloom has small golden 1 fruits

borne in large clusters. Wonderful sweet taste. Huge

yields that bear until frost. Rarely a cracked fruit.

Indeterminate. Seed Source: S.S.E.

Sweet Pea Currant (75-80 days) Open Pollinated

Great red currant tomato. Incredibly productive, bearing

hundreds of tiny fruits per plant. Seed Savers Exchange

proclaims this variety to have "excellent tomato flavor

with a hint of wine." It should feel right at home here in

our wine producing valley! Vigorous spreading growth

habit. Indeterminate. Seed Source: S.S.E.

Sun Gold (57 days) Hybrid

Great fruity, sweet flavor. Tangerine-orange fruits, bear

early and yield throughout the season. A favorite among

gardeners. Indeterminate. Seed Source: Fedco

Principe Borghese (70-75) open pollinated

A famous Italian heirloom known for sun drying. Fruitsare 1-2 inches, few seeds, with a rich tomato taste.

Versatile; good for fresh eating, sauces, and drying, of

course. Prolific producer with fruits borne in clusters.

Determinate. Seed Source: Fedco & S.S.E.


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PASTE TOMATOES

San Marzano (80-90 days) open pollinated

A classic heirloom Italian paste tomato. Wagered by some

to make the best sauce in the world. Used in all traditiona

Napolitano dishes. Productive yields over entire season.

Indeterminate. Seed Source: S.O.I.

Orange Banana (80-85 days) Open pollinated

Delicious, unique banana shaped paste tomato. Bright

orange with an amazing fruity sweetness. Great for

drying, canning, cooking, or fresh eating. Indeterminate.

Not to miss! Seed source: Fedco

Speckled Roman (85 days) Open Pollinated

Beautiful, meaty, great tasting tomato. 5 inch long, red

fruits are covered with jagged yellow and orange stripes.

Definitely a show stopper! Good for canning, saucing, or

fresh eatting. Productive. Indeterminate. Seed Source: S.S.E

Black Plum (80 days) Open PollinatedBringing one of my favorite varieties back this year, Gypsy

Sally's is proud to offer this delicious and extremely

productive plum tomato. A Russian heirloom from

seedswoman Marina Danilenko, these 2" oval, mahagony

skinned fruits are not to be missed! Great for sauce, salsa

or snacking. Indeterminate (but not as sprawling as

others.) Seed Source: S.S.E.

POLISH LINGUISA(73 days) open pollinated

A large, great tasting paste tomato brought to New York

City in the 1800's by Polish gardeners. Sweet flavor, 2"

diameter, sasauge shaped fruits. Great for canning,

freezing, sauces, and fresh eatting. Variety was

recommended to me by the owner of an upscale

restuarant in town. Seed Souce: B.C.


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TOMATILLO

Tomatillo verde (60-80 days) open pollinated

Used in Salsas, helps tone down hotness of chiles and

blends flavors. Fruits are ready for harvest when papery

husk splits. Seed source: Fedco

SWEET PEPPERS

Topepo Rosso (55 days green,70 days red) open pollinate

A 2.5-3 inch heirloom pimento type pepper that resemble

a bright red tomato with slight ribbing. Hence the name

"Topepo!" Thicker, sweeter, and earlier maturing then

most bell peppers. I have grown these pimento type

varities on the farm, and they always produced well.

Sweet and juicy! Seed Source: H.M.

king of the north (70 days) open Pollinated

Recommend by Seed Savers Exchange to be the best bell

pepper for northern climates, with cool, short summers.

Due to the lack of heat, the past two growing seasons, this

pepper may be a good choice to add to the garden this

year. Blocky fruits, with good sweet flavor. Seed source: Fedc

California Wonder bell--Red (70 days green, 85days red) open Pollinated

Classic red bell pepper grown since 1928. Good yields and

good flavor. Harvest green or red. Blocky fruit, great

stuffer. Seed Souce: B.C.

California wonder yellow bell (60 days green, 80days yellow ripe) open pollinated

Sturdy plants, produce medium sized, glossy, thick walled

fruit, Golden-Orange in color. Good yields even in cooler

conditions. Seed Source: H.M.


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Corno di toro (80 days) open Pollinated

Large 6- 10" stuffing pepper, maturing to either yellow or

red. Beautiful, productive, and great flavor. Great fresh,

roasted, or stuffed. An American version of it's Italian

cousins below. Seed souce: S.O.C

CORNO DI TORO ROSSO

(60 days green, 75-80 days yellow) open pollinated

A wonderful Italian sweet stuffing pepper; one of the

largest. Great fresh or roasted. Stunning red when ripe.

Long, tapered, non-bell shaped 6-8 fruits. Grows well in

Walla Walla. Seed Source: S.O.I.

Corno di toro Giallo (60 days green, 75-80 daysyellow) open pollinated

A brillant yellow thicked walled, thin skinned Italian

pepper great for fying, stuffing, and roasting. Name mean

"Yellow horn of the bull." Heavy yields. Seed source: S.O.I.

Nardello Sweet (75-80 days) open pollinated

A treasured Italian heirloom brought to the U.S. by the

Nardello family in 1887. Great for fresh eating, and one of

the best for frying. Red when ripe. 6-8 peppers are thin,

skinny, with wrinkled skins. Have the appearance of a ho

pepper, but are amazingly sweet. One of my all time

favorites! Seed source: Fedco

Yankee bell(80 days) open pollinated

A sweet bell pepper developed specifically for Northern

climates, this hearty plant produces solid yields of

medium sized bell peppers that ripen from green to red.

Very strong branches. Seed Source: S.O.C.


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Feherozon(80-90 days) open pollinated

Incredibly sweet thick walled pepper, originally from

Hungry, this drawf plant produces 5" long fruits. Ripens

from light yellow, to orange, to red and can be used at any

stage. Dry and make parprika. Great producer that grow

well in Walla Walla. Seed source: Fedco

HOT PEPPERS

BULGARIAN CARROT (70 -80 days) open Pollinated

Plants produce an abundance of 3" long fruits which ripen

from yellow to orange. Hot, fruity flavor. Great roasted.

Add some kick to your salsa or chutney! Seed souce: S.S.E.

SERRANO TAMPIQUENO(75 DAYS) OPEN POLLINATED

One of the most popular serrano varities in Mexico.

Prolific producers of 2 x fruits. They get hotter as

they ripen from red to green. Great for fresh salsas, or try

them roasted with salt and oil. Seed Souce: Nichols

Ancho Poblano (68 DAYS GREEN, 88 RED RIPE)

This year, bringing you a hyrbrid version of one of the

most popular chiles in Mexico. Mildy hot 4-6 fruits are

used widley to make chile rellenos and mole. Known as

Poblano when fresh, and Ancho when dried. Great

roasting pepper! Extremely productive, turns red when

mature. One of my favorites to cook with! Seed Source: H.M.

Ancho Gigantea(90 days) Open Pollinated

The standard Mexican variety of Ancho used for stuffing,

sauces, and rellenos. 4" fruits. Dark green color. Delicious

One of my favorite peppers to cook with! Seed Source: S.S.E.


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CAYENNE (75 DAYS) OPEN POLLINATED

Often curled and twisted, this pepper packs a punch. Thin

fruits, grow 5-6 long. Bright red when ripe. Prolific

producer, great for chile pastes. This particular variety

Long Red Narrow Cayenne dates back to pre-1827. Seedsource: Fedco

JALEPEO (7O DAYS)Open pollinated

Named for Jalapa, Mexico. Widely used in Mexican cusine

these 3 green fruits, become hotter when allowed to

rippen to red. Traditionally, red jalepeos are known as

Chipotle when smoked and dried. Productive. Seed source:Fedco & S.O.C.

New Mexico Joe E. Parker Pepper (70 green, 95days Red) Open Pollinated

A traditional Southwestern-style Anaheim chile. Thick,

crisp fleah; mild, yet great tasting. Usually harvested

green and used for grilling, stuffing, or roasting. Seedsource: H.M.

Thai Hot (82 days) open pollinated

Very small, but very HOT peppers. Few peppers are hotter

Small, erect, conical peppers ripen from green to bright

red and pack a punch. Entire plant can be pulled and

hung inside to dry for winter use. Good plant for containe

growing due to compact size. Prolific! Seed source: Fedco

Habanero (90 days) open pollinated

Native to Central Americas tropical lowlands, theHabanero is a world famous scolding HOT pepper. Latern

shaped fruits ripen to a lovely, rich orange color. Reported

to be 1,000 times hotter than the Jalepeo! Needs a very

warm and long growing season to produce. May need to

grow under a plastic structure for part of the summer to

ensure success. Seed source: Fedco


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EGGPLANTImperial black beauty(80-85 DAYS)

A popular garden heirloom eggplant dating back to 1910.

Plump, shinny, dark purple, 4-5 inch diameter fruits with

rich flavor, great for eggplant parmesan. Seed Source: H.M.

Ping tung Long (70-75 days)

Long slender, purple, early maturing variety. Sweet and

mild flavored. 12-18 long and 1-2 in diameter. Typically

more productive than larger eggplant varities, yielding up

to 20 fruits per plant. Seed source: H.M.

CUCUMBERS

Boothbys Blonde (0pen pollinated)

An heirloom variety from the Boothby family of

Livermore, Maine. Heavy producer of creamy yellow fruit

Excellent crisp, flavor, no need to peel. Great variety for

bread and butter pickles, and one of my favorites for fresh

eating. Seed source: Fedco

Super zygross middle eastern slicer (openpollinated)

A delicious cucumber, thin, smooth, skin and never bitter.

Mild, refreshing taste. Will bear fruit all season long if

picked consistently. One of my favorite slicers. Seed source:Fedco

Suyo Long (open Pollinated)

Excellent Chinese variety with 10-16 long curved fruits.

Slightly spiny skin with crisp, non-bitter flesh. Burpless.

If trellised, fruits will grow straight. Seed source: Fedco


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Painted Serpent (open pollinated)

Also known as the Striped Armenian Cucumber. Native to

Armenia, but brought to Italy in the 15th century.

Alternating light and dark striped skin, slightly fuzzy.

Harvest from 8-18". Delicious. Seed source: Fedcodiva (70 days green, 85 days red) open Pollinated

One great cucumber! Offering you a non-hybrid version

this year. Smooth, thin skin, tender and

crisp. Never bitter. A 2002 All-America Selections

winner. One of my favorites. Seed souce: N.G.C.

Lemon Cucumber (open pollinated)

A cucumber dating back to the 1890s. Oval and round

cukes are juicy and sweet. Thin, tender skins, when pickeat pale yellow stage. Great for snacking and eating like an

apple. Prolific producer, check often! Seed source: Fedco

Early Russian (open pollinated)

First offered in 1888, a stocky pickler that starts

producing early and goes all season long. Non-bitter, mild

flavor, great for short seasons. Seed Source: S.O.C.

MELONSCREAM OF SASKATCHEWAN(open pollinated)

A white fleshed watermelon variety that hails from

Russia. 10lb fruits, are sweet, crisp, with good flavor. Does

well in cooler growing seasons. Seed source: Fedco

Sweet Dakota rose (open pollinated)

Produced 30 years ago by a North Dakota Farmer.

Medium sized melon with bright-red fresh adaptable to

short, cool seasons. Voted sweetest watermelon by Seeds

of Change staff 2005. Seed source: Fedco


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Blacktail Mountain (0pen pollinated)

Developed by Glenn Drowns of Northern Idaho, where

summer nights average 43 degrees. Round 9 fruits weigh

6-12 lbs. Sweet juicy, crunchy, scarlet flesh. Seed souce: S.S.E

SMALL SHINING LIGHT (Open pollinated)

Hailing from Russia, this variety was introduced to

gardeners in the United States by the Seed Savers

Exchange in 1991. A compact watermelon, great for

Northern Climates. Good holding ability. Very dark green

rind, with sweet red flesh. Fruits are 10 to 12". Pretty

foilage. Seed souce: S.S.E.

Oka Muskmelon (0pen pollinated)

A Canadian heirloom, originally bred in 1912 by FatherAthanase of the Trappist Monastery at Oka in Montreal.

Once thought to be lost, but recently rediscovered on

Bizard Island on the St. Lawrence River. Orange flesh is

sweet, creamy, juicy, and out performs most melons even

in less than ideal growing conditions. Seed source: Fedco

SUMMER SQUASHYellow Crookneck (open pollinated)

Produces high yields of bright yellow squash with curved

neck. Tender and flavorful. Excellent steamed fried or

baked. Seed source: Fedco

Cocozelle bush zucchini (open pollinated)

Known as Cocozella di Napol, this Italian dark and light

green stripped Zucchini has a slightly nutty flavor. Easy to

grow. Bush formation. Seed source: Fedco


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Zephyr F1 (HYBRID)

Beautiful and unique crookneck squash, yellow stripes

with a green tip. Great nutty flavor when harvested

young. Despite it's unfortunate status as a hybrid, Zephyr

is one of my favorite summer squashes to grow! SeedSource: N.G.C.

White bush Lebanese summer squash(0pen

pollinated)

A Middle Eastern variety, bulbous, pale green with white

speckles. Tender and delicious when harvested young. A

great stuffing squash when harvested a little larger.

Productive. Seed source: Fedco

Saffron(open pollinated)

A 4-6 yellow semi-crookneck summer squash, less wartythan other varieties. Small, single stem bush. High

yielding. Seed source: Fedco

WINTER SQUASHRogue Vif d etampes pumpkin (open pollinated)

Cinderella Pumpkin grown for 100 years. Rich orange

color and distinctive ribbing. Stunning! Great for

decoration or eating. Few seeds. Vary in size from

5-10 lbs. Seed source: Fedco

Delicata (open pollinated)

A winter squash with a high sugar content. Fruits are

1-3 lbs each. Old heirloom introduced in 1894 by Peter

Henderson and Co. Seed source: Fedco

Butternut(open pollinated)

Light tan-colored winter squash with small seed cavities.

Fruits average 9 long; 4-5 lbs. Flesh is smooth and has a

unique sweet flavor, particularly after 2 months storage.Seed source: Fedco


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Baby pam pie pumpkin (open pollinated)

Deep orange, 3-4 lbs fruits. Flesh is thick, sweet, and dry.

Ripens earlier than many other pie pumpkin varieties.

Popular with Maine commercial growers. Seed source: Fedco

Long Island Cheese (open pollinated)

Introduced on the East coast in 1807 by Bernard

McMahon of Philadelphia and named for its resemblance

to a cheese wheel. Flattened ribbed fruit, tan skin, with

deep orange, sweet flesh. Great for pies. Stores well. Seedsource: Fedco

Marina di Chioggia (open pollinated)

Hails from Chioggia on the coast of Italy, and is one of the

most beautiful and unique hierloom varities. Blue-green,

worty turban shaped fruits weigh up to 10lbs. Sweet

yellow-orange flesh is great for baking or roasting.

Vigorous and productive. Seed Source: Fedco

BASIL

Genovese basil (open pollinated)

Large leaved true Genovese. Full flavored aromatic plants

Great for Pesto! Seed source: Fedco

Thai basil (open pollinated)

Green leaves with purple flowers and stems. Used in

Southeast Asian Cuisine. Seed source: Fedco

Seeds & InformationSourced From:(B.C.) Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds - Mansfield Missouri(S.S.E.) Seed Savers Exchange - Decorah, Iowa

(Fedco) Fedco Seeds - Waterville, ME

(H.M.) High Mowing Organic Seeds - Wolcott, VT

(S.O.C) Seeds of Change - Santa Fe, New Mexico

(S.F.I.) Seeds from Italy - Lawrence, Kansas

(N.G.C.) Natural Gardening Company - Petaluma, CA

(Nichols) Nichols Garden Nursery - Albany, Oregon

*All photos borrowed graciously from the internet


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