Vegetables

Tumbler Tomatoes are an F1 Hybrid variety that is excellent for hanging baskets and containers. These plants provide cascades of wonderfully sweet, 2.5 cm (1") cherry tomatoes that will tumble down over the edge of containers. Also a great producer in the garden, this early ripening bush variety can produce up to 2 kg (4.4 lbs) of fruit per plant. An exceptional and tasty tomato. 

Height: 6-10" (vines cascade down)

Spread: 10-15"

Full Sun

A treat to eat, very smooth stalks that are sweet and not stringy. The stalks are great for calorie-free raw eating, or used in soups and stews; the seeds can be harvested for flavoring many recipes; and the leaves are great in salads and as a garnish.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 18 - 24"

• Width: 8 - 12"

Enjoy abundant yields of lightly mottled, dark green fruits with pale greenish-white, firm flesh.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 12 - 18"

• Width: 18 - 24"

Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seed

Primavera produces big harvests of spaghetti squash with a nice canary yellow skin. The fruit grows on a restricted vine that does not get as long as some varieties. Bake or boil, then use a fork to scrape the squash flesh into thin, spaghetti-like strands.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 12 - 18"

• Width: 36 - 48"

Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seed

Butter is a space-saver in the garden, growing about 4 ft. (1.2 m) wide when planted in well-drained moist soil. Each of these delicious squash plants produces five butternut-shaped fruits. This winter squash keeps for months  – a versatile veggie AND an excellent source of vitamin A.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 10 -18"

Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seed

This vine produces small 3-4kg (7-9 lb) squashes that have orange flesh and attractive, bluish grey skins. Baby Blue Hubbard squash seeds have outstanding keeping ability. This is an attractive, flavourful variety for gardeners and commercial growers alike. 

Tip: For the best storage, allow the fruits to ripen fully on the vine, but be sure to harvest prior to frost. Wipe each fruit down with a weak bleach solution to kill off any bacteria or mould spores, and be sure not to nick the tough skins. Store in a cool, dark place and enjoy Hubbard squash all winter long.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 12 - 18"

Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seed

Most leeks require a long growing season of about 120 days. Which is why we start seeds in early spring. Split the plants apart, you can hill the plants to produce a longer white shaft, or plant in a furrow and fill it in. Leeks have shallow root systems and need plentiful watering. Long shank, upright growing with dark blue‐green leaves. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Carolina Gold Tomato Plants produce juicy, golden-yellow tomatoes with low acidity a sweet, mild flavour that cannot be resisted. Where is the bread and butter? This 10-ounce slicer has few seeds, resists cracking, and has good disease resistance.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 36 - 48"

• Width: 36 - 48"

Photos and Data Courtesy of Stokes Seeds

This yellow fruit pepper is a long time favourite across Manitoba. A medium variety of Capsicum Annuum with a wide range on the Scoville Scale (heat indicator scale), meaning the pepper can vary in heat, but is comparable to a jalapeño. 

Scoville (Heat Scale): 1,000 - 15,000

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 18 - 24"

• Width: 12 - 18"

Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seed

A Jalapeño variety that produces an early, continuous set of extra-large deep green fruit. A top performer in a wide range of environments. 

Scoville (Heat Scale): 1,500 - 3,000

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 48 - 64"

• Width: 18 - 24"

Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seed

Old Heirloom variety that has been in existence for hundreds of years. They are bright orange with a yellow thin rind with deep golden flesh. Hard, smooth, somewhat ribbed 15-25 lb/7-11 kg fruit. Good for halloween pumpkin craving!

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 12 - 18"

• Width: 30 - 72"

Kohlrabi is a versatile vegetable with a bulbous stem above ground. It has a mild, sweet flavor and a crisp texture, similar to broccoli stems. Both the bulb and leaves are edible, used raw or cooked in various dishes.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 12 - 18"

• Width: 8 - 12"

Photos and Data Courtesy of west Coast Seeds

Very firm with a tender, sweet flavor. Holds well and is widely used for a more reliable harvest. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Photos and Data Courtesy of Stokes Seeds

A very large, juicy onion with a mild sweet flavour. It can be planted in the spring if given a really early start indoors.

 Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 24 - 36"

• Width: 2 - 4"

Photos and Data Courtesy of West Coast Seeds