Certified Organic Herb, Vegetable & Flower Seedlings 2017 Catalogue (see end of catalogue for details of how plants are sold, #s per pot, etc.)

VEGETABLES Tomatoes $3.25/pot; Leafy greens & Brassicas $3.00/pot OR two for $5.00; All others $3.50/pot Arugula - spicy, cool weather green lends rich taste to salads, 25-30 days Broccoli, Gypsy (hybrid) - medium-size blue-green heads, produces side shoots after main head is cut, heat tolerant, 70 days Cabbage, Farao (hybrid) - early season variety, forms dense 3-4 lb heads, holds well in summer heat, 63 days Cauliflower, Janvel (hybrid) - produces dense, well-filled, snowy white heads with good leaf cover, 65 days Celery, Utah - good home garden variety, tall, dark green stalks, hilling encourages more tender stalks, 90-130 days Chard, Ruby Red (heirloom) - crumpled leaves with bright red stalks & veins, prolific plants, 30 days baby leaf, 60 days full size

LETTUCE (cont.): Green Romaine (Jericho) - full flavoured, tall heads, bolt resistant for summer production, 57 days full size Red Leaf (New Red Fire) - terrific, full size leaf lettuce, forms ruffled red leaves atop a bright green base, 55 days full size Red Oak Leaf - bronze-tinged, oak-shaped leaf, heat tolerant, grows well in all seasons, 60 days full size Lettuce Mix - purchase a mix of green leaf, red leaf, red oak leaf, and romaine or butterhead lettuce all in one pot Melon, PMR Delicious 51 Cantaloupe - early variety produces juicy, sweet, dark-orange flesh, 2-3 lb fruits, 75 days Okra, Clemson - spineless variety, harvest frequently when pods are tender & 3-4" long, plants reach 3-4’ in height, 55 days

CUCUMBERS:

Onion, Cabernet Red (hybrid) - early red storage onion, glossy skin & beautiful red interior rings, 105 days

Marketmore - standard field cucumber with dark green, 8" fruits, very productive, disease tolerant, 65 days

Onion, Sturon Yellow - large bulbs, strong skins & tight necks, good storage variety , 110 days

Sumter Pickling - firm, tasty pickles are good for fresh eating or pickling, 55 days

PEPPERS (HOT):

Telegraph - English-type, dark green, 15-17" long fruits, mostly seedless, high yielding, 57 days

Cayenne, Ring-O-Fire - produces many bright red, long, very hot peppers, ideal for cooking & drying, 45 days to green, 60 days red

EGGPLANTS:

Chinese Five Colour - fiery hot peppers turn from purple to cream, yellow, orange & red, an edible feast for the eyes

Diamond - very prolific & early producer of medium-size, dark purple fruits, mild flavour & creamy texture, 70 days

Jalapeño - blunt-shaped peppers mature early, dark green 65 days, red 85 days, medium heat

Little Finger - very tasty, small, Asian-style slender fruits with black glossy skin, harvest when young & tender, 60 days

Poblano - a mild, larger chili pepper, for stuffing, dried or in sauces, often harvested when green, 68 days green, 88 days red

Pingtung - long, slender, dark lavender-coloured, Asian eggplant, creamy flesh & mild flavour, heavy producer, 65 days

Serrano - long, bluntish peppers, harvest when green or red, very productive plants, moderate heat between Jalapeño & Cayenne

Fennel, Florence Type - delicious bulbing fennel can be eaten raw, roasted or steamed, bulbs mature in ~80 days

PEPPERS (SWEET):

Kale, Dinosaur (heirloom) - narrow, bumpy, tender leaves, dates back to the 18th century, 30 days baby leaf, 60 days full size Kale, Vates Curled Blue - standard curly kale, compact 2' plants are very hardy, 30 days baby leaf, 50 days full size Leek, Hannibal - vigorous & uniform with 6", heavy white shafts & upright green-blue leaves, mild onion flavour, 85 days LETTUCE: Green Butterhead (Sylvesta) - large, medium-green heads with soft flavourful interior, heat tolerant, 52 days full size Green Leaf (Two Star) - heavy dark green heads with great flavour even in summer heat, slow to bolt, 50 days full size Web: www.troutlily.ca

Ph: 519-856-2333

Ace (hybrid) - extra early, three-lobed bell pepper, a favourite of ours for productivity & flavour, green to red, 55 days Bright Star (hybrid) - blocky 3-4", crisp, bright fruits with sweet flavour, green to orange, 73 days California Wonder (heirloom) - blocky, large fruits with a mild, sweet flavour, green to red, 68 days to green, 85 days red Doe Hill (heirloom) - early, sweet & extremely productive, small peppers turn from green to golden orange, 65 days Jimmy Nardello (heirloom) - super-sweet, intensely-flavoured, banana-shaped, 5-8 inch long peppers with thin walls, 75 days red Lipstick - Sheppard-type, cone-shaped pepper with superb flavour, thick & juicy, 53 days green, 73 days red

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Spinach, Regiment - giant-leaf type packs on weight, medium green finish, bolt resistant, 37 days Squash, Waltham Butternut - 4-5 lb fruits with smooth, easy to peel tan skin & orange flesh, keeps into winter if cured, 105 days Tomatillo - a staple in Mexican foods, harvest when husk loosens & fruit turns pale yellow, 70 days

PLUM/PASTE TOMATOES: Black Plum (heirloom) - mid-season, oval 2" fruits with dark colour & rich flavour, great for sauces & salads, indeterminate Roma - disease resistant plum tomato, heavy yields of thickwalled fruit with deep red color & mild flavour, determinate SLICING TOMATOES:

TOMATO RECOMMENDATION: For container planting of tomatoes, choose shorter/more compact, determinate varieties. Indeterminate refers to taller vining varieties. CHERRY & SALAD-TYPE TOMATOES: Black Cherry (heirloom) - purple tinged 1" fruits with sweet, mouth-watering, rich flavour, early, indeterminate Glacier - very early variety, abundant, tasty, golf ball-sized red tomatoes all season long, semi-determinate, good in containers

Big Beef (hybrid) - excellent flavour, large, smooth red fruits, disease resistant, mid-season, indeterminate Black Krim (heirloom) - dark, red-purple skin & flesh, lovely full flavour, medium to large fruits, mid to late season, indeterminate Black Prince (heirloom) - orange-red, uniform fruits with brown shoulders, approx. 3", rich flavour, early season, indeterminate Black Sea Man (heirloom) - medium-sized, brownish-red fruits, delicious rich flavour, early to mid-season, determinate Bonny Best (heirloom) - popular home garden variety, medium size fruit with old-fashioned flavour, mid-season, indeterminate

Gold Nugget - sweet-tasting, open-pollinated, 1" yellow cherry tomatoes, resistant to cracking, early season, determinate

Brandywine, Red (heirloom) - large, tasty & juicy beefsteak-type tomato, indeterminate, mid to late season, potato-leaf foliage

Indigo Rose - stunning purple-red, very dark fruits, with lovely flavour, high in antioxidants, mid-late season, indeterminate

Cosmonaut Volkov (heirloom) - taste-test winning Ukrainian variety, great blend of sweet & tart, mid-size red fruits, early season, indeterminate, very productive

Matt's Wild (heirloom) - possible originator of the modern tomato, heavy yields of tasty, small red tomatoes, growers report blight resistance, indeterminate Montesino (hybrid) - deliciously sweet, red grape tomato, early producer delivers heavy yields all season long, indeterminate Peacevine - delicious red cherry tomatoes in clusters on prolific plants, high in Vit. C & amino acids, mid-season, indeterminate

Defiant (hybrid) - mid-size red slicer with great taste, highly productive plants have high and moderate resistance to late & early blight respectively, mid-season, determinate Earl of Edgecombe (heirloom) - lovely 3-inch round, mangocoloured fruits, meaty with fruity flavour, indeterminate Green Zebra (heirloom) - tangy, green fruits with dark stripes, pick when fruit has a yellowish hue, mid-season, indeterminate

Sun Sugar (hybrid) - golden fruits with unparalleled sweetness & flavour, high in Vit. A, early & indeterminate

Market Miracle (heirloom) - perfect, red tomatoes with oldfashioned flavour, good container plants, early, determinate

Sweet 100s (hybrid) - extremely high yields of well-rounded ¾-1" red fruits, early & indeterminate

New Girl (hybrid) - early producer, mid-size red fruits with great flavour, more disease resistant than Early Girl, indeterminate

Tiny Tim - very early dwarf patio tomato, grows about 15" tall & covered with ¾" red fruits, can be grown in pots or in the garden

Old German (heirloom) - large yellow & red mottled tomatoes with full, fruity flavour, mid to late season, indeterminate

Yellow Pear (heirloom) - pear-shaped, sweet yellow fruits, low in acid, very productive, mid-season variety, indeterminate

Watermelon, Blacktail Mountain - crisp & sweet with redorange flesh, average 6-10 lbs, best melon for short, cool seasons, can harvest just before ripe & will mature in storage, 76 days Zucchini, Green (Midnight Lightning) - sturdy plants yield extralong, slender, dark-green zucchinis, disease resistant, 55 days Zucchini, Yellow (Golden Delight) - beautiful dark yellow zucchinis, high-yielding, disease-resistant plants, 52 days

FRUITS

Annuals - $3.00/pot; Perennials (P) - $4.00/pot

Gojiberry (P) - aka Chinese Wolfberry, sweet red berries can be eaten raw or dried, or added to soups & stews, known for their high nutrient and antioxidant content Ground Cherry - aka Cape Gooseberry, ½- ¾" sweet golden berries in papery husks, prolific plants, eat fruits raw or freeze, dry, can, make into preserves and desserts, 75 days Web: www.troutlily.ca

Ph: 519-856-2333

Strawberry, Alpine (P) - tangy berries taste like wild strawberries but are larger, compact & runnerless plants, everbearing Strawberry, Temptation (P) - compact with few runners, great in hanging baskets, 1½" berries, larger than Alpine, everbearing

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HERBS

Annuals - $3.50/pot; Perennials (P) - $4.00/pot

BASILS:

Genovese - standard sweet pesto basil, heavy yields

Lavender, Munstead (P) - compact, bushy habit, blooms are pale purple to dark violet, slightly more hardy than Ellagance Marjoram - oregano relative with lovely scent, sweet pine and citrus flavours, use in soups, stews, dressings and sauces

Large Leaf - large, smooth-leafed sweet basil, flavour slightly milder than Genovese

Mint, Black Peppermint (P) - strong peppermint for use in tea & a variety of dishes, refreshing scent

Lime - distinct lime flavour & scent, vigorous, bushy plant, try it with fish, in dressings or in Asian dishes

Mint, Chocolate (P) - lovely, clean-tasting mint with no aftertaste, discerning noses & palates may note a hint of chocolate…

Dark Opal - deep purple leaves & stems, lilac flowers, excellent as a garnish, in salads or for adding to basil vinegars

Persian - middle Eastern variety combines flavours of sweet and thai basils, slow to flower so stays sweet over long period Sacred - strong clove scent, makes a lovely tea & is used as an adaptogen in Ayurvedic medicine, hardiest of the basils

Mint, Mojito (P) - this refreshing, mild mint is great in drinks, not excessively pungent or overpowering Mint, Spearmint (P) - lovely spearmint flavour and scent, use fresh, dried or frozen

Spicy Globe Greek - small, dark-green leaves and uniform, compact growth habit, ideal for containers

Oregano, Greek (P) - use fresh or dried in tomato sauces, marinades or on pizza

Thai - vigorous, anise flavoured plants, used in a wide range of Thai, Vietnamese & other cuisines

Parsley, Curly - curled leaves, great for garnishes, salads & cooking

Chives, Garlic (P) - delicate garlic flavour, edible white flowers

Parsley, Italian - flat, glossy leaves, strong flavoured for use fresh or dried

Chives, Regular (P) - adds mild onion flavour to salads, meats & soups, edible purple flowers

Rosemary - use fresh or dried in a wide range of dishes

Cilantro (Coriander), Calypso - most bolt resistant variety, easy to grow & tolerates cool weather

Sage, Garden (P) - culinary herb used to season meats, sauces & stuffings

Dill, Hera - essential pickling herb, edible seeds & greens flavour many foods, an improved slow-bolting variety

Sage, White - grey-white foliage, ceremonial sage burned for purification & cleansing

Lavender, Ellagance (P) - bushy, uniform plants flower in first year, producing deep purple flowers on large, dense spikes

EDIBLE FLOWERS

Thyme, English (P) - classic culinary & ornamental herb, use fresh or dried to season meats, vegetables, soups & sauces

$3.00/pot

Nasturtium, Empress of India - dark foliage & red flowers, blooms have a mild spicy flavour, peppery tasting foliage

Pansy, Mulberry Shades - rich rust & purple shades with yellow centres, tolerates hot & cold weather better than other pansies

Nasturtium, Trailing - flowers in red, orange & yellow, blooms have a mild spicy flavour, peppery tasting foliage is also edible

ORNAMENTAL FLOWERS

$3.00/pot

Marigold, French - double gold, yellow & red blossoms, insectrepelling properties

Nicotiana, Aztec - pure white flowers produce an intoxicating jasmine-like fragrance from dusk to dawn

Morning Glory, Heavenly Blue - beautiful large sky blue flowers, stunning climber

CONTACT US:

SALES INFO: 10% discount on purchases of a full flat or more

Phone: 519-856-2333 Fax: 519-856-9611 E-mail: [email protected] Address: 5877 4th Line, RR#3 Rockwood, ON, N0B 2K0 Web: www.troutlily.ca

(a flat = 18 pots); Prices above include HST

Certified Organic by ECOCERT CANADA

Web: www.troutlily.ca

Tomatoes, ground cherry, white sage, okra & most perennials - 1 plant/pot; Basil, peppers & eggplants - 2 plants/pot; Parsley & cucumber family - 2-4 plants/pot; Flowers - 2-3 plants/pot; Leafy greens & brassicas - four or more plants/pot; Onions, dill, cilantro, chives sold with a bunch/multiples per pot

Visit us at the farm or Guelph Farmer's Market. We are usually fully stocked until the "May 24" weekend. After that, availability of some items may decrease - though we continue to have a good selection right into June. Ph: 519-856-2333

E-mail: [email protected]

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