GRAFTED COLLECTION JOIN THE GRAFTED REVOLUTION!

Mighty ’Mato® and Mighty Veggies® are proving great gardens have GRAFTED POWER! After another successful season at our trial garden, we’ve learned how to find the best rootstock and scion combinations. We are especially excited about the standout performance of our NEW Mighty Melons®—a collection of grafted watermelons, cantaloupe and honeydew. And Mighty Veggies® will include cucumbers this season, in addition to last year’s favorites, peppers and eggplants. These promising new products mean now is the perfect time to join growers across North America in offering gardeners the power of Mighty ‘Mato® and Mighty Veggies®.

Introducing our NEW line of Mighty Melon™ watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe

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Mighty Veggies Girl 1 MIGHTY ‘MATO® Mighty ‘Mato® REGIONAL PROGRAMMING Mixed COLLECTION Our two-tray collection of the top-selling varieties Hot/Humid Hot/Dry Short Season 34 of each* Anahu Heatwave II Beaverlodge Slicer Big Beef Arkansas Traveler Sun Sugar Carmello San Marzano Costoluto Genovese Sunmaster Jetsetter Sun Sugar Creole Lucky Tiger Late Blight Homestead 24 Manitoba *Available only on even ship weeks 4–16 Defiant Sasha’s Altai Juliet Smarty ® ® Mountain Magic Stupice Mighty ‘Mato /VEGGIES Half & Half trays Half trays of our top-selling varieties—minimum two trays MIGHTY VEGGIES® Beefsteak Lucky Tiger Big Beef Mortgage Lifter MUST HAVES Brandywine Pineapple Coolcumber San Marzano Epic (Dusky) Eggplant Costuluto Genovese Sun Sugar Big Bertha Pepper Defiant Sweet Million Sugar Baby Watermelon Early Girl Epic (Dusky) Eggplant Ambrosia Canteloupe Juliet Rosa Bianca Eggplant

SUPERIOR TOMATOES GRAFTED ONto OUR EXCLUSIVE ROOTSTOCKS

Grafting is a natural process joining the top part of one plant (scion) to the root system of another plant (rootstock) without any genetic modification. As tissues heal, the two plants fuse, combining the scion’s exceptional fruit quality and flavor with the rootstock’s vigor, disease resistance, and increased water and nutrient uptake—which lead to higher yields.

Worldwide, over 1 BILLION tomatoes are grafted annually for improved yields and disease resistance. Now, home gardeners who struggle to grow vegetables can benefit from Mighty ‘Mato® and Mighty Veggies®. Many popular heirlooms are delicious but have low fruit production, less vigor and are especially susceptible to disease and nematodes. Grafting these favorite varieties onto our exclusive SuperNatural® rootstocks makes them super-powered, able to fend off disease and grow more strongly than their non-grafted counterparts.

Mighty ‘Mato® and Mighty Veggies® plants use food and water more efficiently for healthier, more beautiful and more productive plants. They take seasonal weather stresses in stride and produce larger, more abundant fruits over an extended season. By mid-season, gardeners will be extolling the virtues of “Grafting Power!” Supernaturals® Grafted Vegetables offers what every grower needs—a product that helps ensure home gardeners’ success.

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Gardeners are making the Mighty ‘Mato grafted tomato revolution a huge trend, so we’re focused on offering growers and retailers even more opportunities to increase their edibles sales this season. 2014 brings 13 new tomato varieties, 2 new cucumbers, and 6 new melons to market for a total of 62 varieties, including top sellers, regional favorites, and delicious novelties.

new ‘’ H IN 80–90 Heirloom paste tomato produces tons of meaty 6–8 oz. red Amish Paste Anahu fruits-one of the best for sauces and canning. Thrives in short summer areas. 102x

‘Anahu’ H D 80–90 University of Hawaii Tomato breeder Dr. Jim Gilbert named this variety after his student, Bill Anahu, killed in action during WWII. Productive determinate variety with uniform ripening, red, 2–3" round fruit with good, sweet flavor. Great choice for hot and humid climates. 102x

‘Arkansas Traveler’ H IN 75-85 Heirloom tomato from the 1900s that produces great tasting, round, 8oz. medium-sized rose-pink fruit even new under high heat, humidity or drought. Resists cracking and Arkansas Traveler Beaverlodge Slicer disease. 102x

‘Beaverlodge Slicer’ D 55-65 Exceptionally early and productive, with rich balanced flavor. Smooth, round, 2" red fruits cover compact plants— good choice for cooler growing regions. 102x

‘Beefsteak’ H IN 85–95 Bright red, slightly ribbed 4–5" heirloom tomatoes with delicious, sweet, meaty flesh. An excellent slicer but also wonderful for cooking, salads, or canning. 102x, 51

‘Big Beef’ IN 70–75 Red, globe-shaped, 1 lb. fruits with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Abundant firm, crack-resistant Beefsteak Big Beef tomatoes produced over a long period. 102x, 51, ASST

‘Big Zac’ IN 80–90 Prize-winning variety has been known to produce fruits weighing up to 6 pounds! Huge, glossy red beefsteaks are ideal for slicing, sandwiches. 102x

‘’ H IN 70–90 Violet-red, slightly flattened 4–5" fruits with near-black shoulders have intense, smoky flavor. Heat tolerant. Color deepens as summer temperatures rise. Russian heirloom. 102x new

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3 TRAY SIZE: 102X/102, 51, ASST 6X34 strip ‘Blush’ IN 75–85 A julienne sought after for its exceptionally sweet, juicy, tropical flavor. The 2-inch elongated fruits are ready when a pink blush appears over the golden yellow skin. Bred by Fred Hempel of Artisan Seeds. 102x

‘Brandywine’ (Sudduth's) H IN 80–90 The famous heirloom produces 1–2 lb., scarlet-pink beefsteaks with high acid and sugar content. Considered one of the world's best-tasting tomatoes! 102x, 51, ASST new Bumblebee™ ‘Pink’ IN 65–75 Blush Brandywine (Sudduth's) Striped, crack-resistant cherry tomato in glowing rose and gold combines standout visual appeal and superb flavor! Round, 1½" fruits are gorgeous and tasty in fresh salads. 102x

™ Bumblebee ‘Purple’ in 65–75 Striped, crack-resistant cherry tomato in vivid violet and dark green stripes combines standout visual appeal and superb flavor! Round, 1½" fruits are gorgeous and tasty in fresh salads. 102x

™ Bumblebee ‘Sunrise’ in 65–75 New, striped cherry tomato with yellow stripes over red marbling. A descendant of ‘Blush’ with more prominent BUMBLEBEE™ Pink BUMBLEBEE™ Purple marbling. Beautiful and bright cherry tomato with complex, sweet and fruity flavor. Produced by the Artisan Seeds breeding program—newly released in fall of 2013. 102x

‘Carmello’ IN 75-85 Smooth, red, crack-resistant variety is a favorite in European markets for its delicious balance of sugar and acid. Productive even in cooler weather. 102x

‘Cherokee Purple’ H IN 75–85 Dusky rose, 8–12 oz. round fruits with complex, old- time flavor. 19th century heirloom. Perfect for slicing, sandwiches. 102x, 51 new ‘Chocolate Stripes’ H IN 70–80 BUMBLEBEE™ Sunrise Carmello Scarlet and green striped heirloom tomatoes with deep red-brown flesh combine gorgeous color and rich, sweet, complex flavor. Places high on all taste tests. Superb for slicing or salads. 102x

Cherokee Purple Chocolate Stripes

760.631.0992 | plugconnection.com 4 ‘Copia’ H IN 85-95 Beautiful bi-color heirloom slicer is streaked in glowing gold and crimson, with sweet, juicy, red and yellow swirled flesh inside. Excellent clean flavor. 102x

‘Costoluto Genovese’ H IN 85-95 Large, heavily lobed, deep red heirloom tomatoes have meaty, full-flavored, slightly tart flesh. Makes beautiful scalloped slices as well as a rich, hearty sauce. 102x, 51

‘Creole’ IN 70–80 Heirloom with a loyal following. Developed at LSU in the 1950s for warm, humid climates. Plant produces red, 3" Copia Costoluto Genovese round fruit that resists cracking. Meaty, delicious, juicy flavor with good acidity. 102x, 51

‘Defiant’ d 70-80 First variety to combine old-fashioned tomato taste with late blight resistance. High yielding plant produces 6–8 oz. globe-shaped fruits. Well-flavored with a bit of bite. Excellent choice for late blight protection. 102x, 51

‘Early Girl’ IN 50–60 Bright red, 4–6 oz. round slicers. Early, dependable, and flavorful fruits in almost any climate.102x, 51, ASST

new ‘Green Tiger’ IN 70-80 Gorgeous, green and yellow streaked fruits are just 2–3" Creole Defiant long by 1" wide with an unusual tapered shape. Versatile in the kitchen, eye catching and delicious on the plate. High yields. Bred by Fred Hempel of Artisan Seeds. 102x

‘Heatwave II’ D 65-75 Round, red, 7 oz. tomatoes on compact, disease-resistant plants with exceptional heat-tolerance, for abundant yields even in hot climates. 102x

‘Homestead 24’ H D 80-90 Round, red, 8 oz. heirloom tomatoes are smooth and uniform with good flavor. Compact, heat-tolerant plants ideal for high temperatures and container gardening. 102x new

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5 TRAY SIZE: 102X/102, 51, ASST 6X34 strip Indigo ‘Apple’ IN 70–80 New, rare addition to the “blue tomato” series, with extra- high ! The 2–4 oz. fruits start green and purple, ripening to near black in the sunlight. Good sweet flavor.102x

Indigo ‘Kumquat’ Semi-IN 80–90 Beautiful orange grape tomatoes with large patches of deep indigo on their shoulders. High quality 1 oz. fruits have aromatic tangerine flesh with very high levels of vitamin A and outstanding semi-sweet flavor.102x new new Indigo ‘Rose’ IN 75-85 INDIGO™ Apple INDIGO™ Kumquat Stunning clusters of 2–3" purple-black fruits that turn a rosy red when ripe. Deep red flesh with strong acidic flavor. High levels of . Breeders rule of thumb: If you think it's ripe, wait three more days before you pick it. 102x

Indigo ‘Ruby’ D 80–90 Highest levels of antioxidants (including anthocyanins and vitamins A and E) in the “blue tomato” series! Plum-shaped 1–2 oz. fruits are deep indigo, with red undersides and sweet dark red flesh.102x

‘Jetsetter’ in 60–70 Very early, large, rich and flavorful 8 oz. red tomatoes. new Smooth, juicy, flattened globes with good yields and INDIGO™ Rose INDIGO™ Ruby disease resistance. A great early harvest. 102x

‘Juliet’ in 60-70 Rated one of the most disease resistant tomatoes. 12–18 deep red fruits per cluster. Delicious, rich tomato taste for salads, great salsa, and fresh pasta sauce. Good crack resistance, vine storage, and shelf life. AAS winner. 102x, 51

‘Lucky Tiger’ in 65-75 Marbled “green-when-ripe” elongated cherry tomato. When ripe, brick-red panels appear between its green stripes. Incredible, complex flavor with hints of tropical tang and deep sweetness. Produced by the Artisan Seeds breeding new program—newly released in fall of 2013. 102x

Jetsetter Juliet ‘Manitoba’ H D 60–70 Bright crimson, 3–4" heirloom tomatoes with fresh tangy flavor. Developed in Canada to thrive in cool, short-season areas. Great for slicing and canning. 102x

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760.631.0992 | plugconnection.com 6 ‘Momotaro’ IN 70-80 6–7 oz., dark-pink heirloom tomatoes are heat tolerant with intricate yet well-balanced sweet and tangy flavors. Japan’s number-one selling tomato. 102x

‘Mortgage Lifter’ (Estler’s) H IN 85–95 Dark pink, 1–2 lb. fruits are meaty with good old-time flavor. Heirloom known for its productivity. 102x, 51, ASST

‘Mountain Magic’ In 65-75 High yields of 2 oz., bright red, round salad tomatoes with sweet flavor. The uniform, crack-resistant fruits are great in salads or right off the vine. Has shown good late blight Momotaro Mortgage Lifter (Estler’s) resistance. 102x

‘Paul Robeson’ H IN 75-85 Slightly flattened, dark red heirloom beefsteaks are 4" across with greenish shoulders. Luscious red flesh has earthy, exotic, well-balanced flavor. Cold tolerant.102x

‘Pineapple’ H IN 85–95 Huge golden beefsteaks, marbled in cherry-red, have mild fruity flavor. Heirloom with yields of 1–2 lb. fruits. 102x, 51

‘Pink Berkeley Tie-Dye’ IN 80–90 A true tricolor, with green and red striped skin and flesh streaked with red, green and yellow. High acid fruits have smooth texture and delicious, complex, sweet-tart flavor. Mountain Magic Paul Robeson 102x

‘San Marzano’ (Redorta) H IN 80-90 Famous Italian heirloom yields bright red, tapered 3" fruits. Meaty and flavorful—ideal for canning or sauce.102x, 51, ASST

‘Sasha’s Altai’ H D 55–65 Bright red, slightly flattened 4–6 oz. fruits have thin skins and complex, award-winning flavor. Russian heirloom ripens early, good for cool or high-altitude areas. 102x

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7 TRAY SIZE: 102X/102, 51, ASST 6X34 strip ‘Stupice’ H IN 60–70 Extra early and reliable; cool-season heirloom produces 2" red fruits with wonderful, balanced, sweet-acid tomato flavor. Perfect for gardeners in northern climes or first of season production in warmer areas. 102x

‘Smarty’ IN 60–70 Medium-sized plants produce sweet, full-flavored grape tomatoes with excellent texture and little to no cracking. Compact indeterminate. 102x

new ‘Sun Sugar’ in 65-75 Stupice Smarty Abundant candy-sweet orange cherry tomatoes with high levels of sugar and vitamin A. Possibly the world's sweetest tomato! 102x, 51, ASST

‘Sunmaster’ D 70–80 Developed for the southwest US and other hot, humid or dry climates. Produces good yields of 7 oz. bright red tomatoes even when temperatures get above 90˚ F. 102x

‘Sweet Million’ IN 65–75 Sweet, bright red cherry tomatoes produced in large clusters. Crack and disease resistant. 102x, 51

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Mighty ‘Mato® Grafted Momotaro on right Non-grafted Momotaro on left

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‘Coolcumber’ (Khassib) 70–80 High yielding plant produces crisp, sweet, medium-green, spineless mini cucumbers that are 3 to 4” long. Plants are vigorous, suitable for hot weather with good resistance to powdery mildew. 102x

‘Giga Bites’ 40–50 Japanese burpless hybrid cucumber plants are vigorous and easy to grow, producing an abundance of crisp 8” long new new cucumbers. Slender fruits, up to 1” in diameter with fine Coolcumber Giga Bite white spines and glossy deep-green skin. Heat tolerant and resistant to downy mildew, powdery mildew, anthracnose and Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV). 102x

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‘Epic’ (Dusky) classic 70–80 Purple-black oval fruits can be picked at 3–5” or harvested when mature at 8–10” long. Perfect for roasting or grilling. Can be grown in containers. 102x, 51

‘Ping Tung’ ASIAN 70–80 Sweet and tender, 12” long, purple Chinese eggplants. Epic (Dusky) Ping Tung Delicious creamy flavor and no bitterness.102x

‘Rosa Bianca’ H ITALIAN 85–95 Italian heirloom yields beautiful, plump, 4–6” lightly ribbed fruits with rose, violet and white streaks. Eating quality is excellent, with delicious, mild, creamy flavor. 102x, 51

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Mighty Veggies® Grafted Epic (Dusky) Eggplant on right Non-grafted Epic (Dusky) Eggplant on left

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‘Ali Baba’ Watermelon heirloom 90–100 A rare introduction from Iraq, where many heirloom varieties have been lost during years of war. Oblong, 12 to 20” melons have an unusual pale green rind with a darker green crackle pattern and the pink-red flesh is sweet, crisp, and juicy with few seeds. Vigorous, heat and drought tolerant plants produce abundant hard-rinded fruits that hold well without splitting. 102x new new heirloom 95–105 Ali Baba Watermelon Moon & Stars Watermelon ‘Moon & Stars’ (Van Doren) Russian heirloom watermelon thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered near Macon, Missouri growing in the garden of Merle Van Doren. Large, 12 to 15” round watermelons are 10 to 25 pounds with an unforgettable galaxy of tiny golden dots of “stars” and larger yellow-gold “moon” spots on its dark-green fruits and foliage. Ultra- sweet, luscious pink flesh—not just a novelty.102x

‘Sugar Baby’ Watermelon heirloom 80–90 Small, 8 to 10” round “icebox” watermelons are 6 to 10 pounds with a nearly black rind when ripe—a standard picnic staple since it was introduced in 1959. Crisp, juicy, deep red-orange flesh, small black seeds, and incredibly new sweet, rich flavor. Mildew resistant.102x

Sugar Baby Watermelon ‘Ambrosia’ Cantaloupe 80–90 A reliable garden and fresh market favorite. Round hybrid melons are 4 to 5 pounds with pale-orange flesh and a small seed cavity. Very sweet, floral flavor is both juicy and tender. Disease resistant. 102x

‘Swan Lake’ Honeydew heirloom 80–90 Rare, beautiful, small honeydew-type melons are 2 to 3 pounds with smooth, creamy yellow skin. Flesh is white to pale salmon-pink with sweet, crisp flavor.102x

‘Zatta’ Tuscan Melon heirloom 80–90 In Italy this heirloom is said to be “Brutto ma Buono,” new new which translates to “ugly but good,” but we think these 45 Ambrosia Cantaloupe Swan Lake pound scalloped, scaly, ribbed cantaloupe-type melons Honeydew Melon are quite beautiful. The rind is green to yellow when ripe, and the inside delivers luscious orange flesh with sweet, refreshing flavor. Believed to have been grown by Thomas Jefferson as “Massa” and first described in the 16th century manuscript by Giacomo Castelvetro. 102x

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‘Big Bertha’ SWEET 70–80 Extra large, thick-walled bell peppers can reach 7” long, ripening from bright green to shiny red, with crisp sweet flesh and few seeds—perfect for fresh eating. 102x

‘Chocolate Beauty’ SWEET 80–90 Glossy, lobed bell peppers can be eaten green but are especially sweet when they’ve ripened to deep chocolate brown. Excellent for salads, stuffing, or cooking.102x Big Bertha Chocolate Beauty ‘Golden Bell’ SWEET 65–75 Picture perfect, 3” bell peppers ripen from green to light yellow to deep golden yellow. Sweet, blocky, thick-walled fruits are excellent for salads or stuffing.102x

‘Purple Beauty’ SWEET 85–95 The best purple bell, with crisp, sweetly flavored dark purple peppers that appear early & abundantly. Lobed 3” fruits ripen to a radiant purple-red. 102x

‘Anaheim’ MILD 65–75 Tapered, 6–8” long peppers turn from green to red, with delicious, mildly hot flavor. A popular variety that’s excellent for roasting or frying. 102x Golden Bell Purple Beauty ‘Jalapeño’ HOT 70–80 Dark green, 3” conical peppers with hot, zesty flavor are thick-walled and easy to seed, one of the best for salsa, nachos, or chiles. Perfect fresh or pickled. 102x

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We make it easy. Large variety specific photo stake tags and “Do Not Bury Graft” reminder collar tags are included with every purchase and ship with your liners. Retail Point-of-Purchase (POP) marketing materials are also available, including vinyl banners, coroplast posters with four options, and bench cards. In addition, print-ready POP artwork is available online for download and to print at your printer of choice—visit plugconnection.com/mightymatoresources. Please send artwork revision requests to [email protected]

To increase sell-through at garden centers, we recommend growing in our 4.25" and 1-gallon Mighty ‘Mato® and Mighty Veggies® branded containers. To order Mighty ‘Mato® and Mighty Veggies® branded containers, please contact our customer service team or your favorite broker for pricing and minimums.

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760.631.0992 | plugconnection.com 12 Shape Color # of Days to Fruit Heirloom Late Blight Resistant Fruits(LB) SetFruits Under Set 55˚F Over (C) 85˚F (H) Determinate (D) Mighty EarlyTop (1stSeller to (Top)Ripen)Indeterminate (IN) Amish Paste P RE 80–90 • IN Rich and sweet; makes excellent sauce Anahu G RE 80–90 • H D Good, sweet flavor; for hot and humid climates Arkansas Traveler G RE 75 • H IN Great tasting; fruits under heat, humidity, drought Beaverlodge Slicer G RE 55 C 1st D Rich and balanced; big flavor, early tomato Beefsteak B RE 85–95 IN Sweet and meaty; cooking, salads, canning Big Beef G RE 70–75 Top IN Balance of sugar and acid; N. American favorite Big Zac B RE 80–90 IN Fruits weighing up to 6 pounds!; slicing, sandwiches Black Krim R/B P 70–90 • H IN Exotic and smoky; juicy Russian heirloom Blush P Y 75–80 IN Sweet, juicy, tropical flavor; fresh eating Brandywine (Sudduth's) B RE 80–90 • Top IN High acid and sugar; world's best tasting BUMBLEBEE™ Pink C S 65–75 IN Rose with gold stripes; gorgeous and tasty BUMBLEBEE™ Purple C S 65–75 IN Violet with dark green stripes; superb flavor BUMBLEBEE™ Sunrise C S 65-75 IN Yellow stripes over red marbling; sweet and fruity Carmello G RE 75 IN Balanced sugar and acid; European favorite Cherokee Purple G S 75–85 • Top IN Complex flavor; striped pre-1890 slicing heirloom Chocolate Stripes G S 70–80 • IN Rich, sweet, complex flavor; striped heirloom Copia B S 85 • IN Excellent clean flavor; striped heirloom Costoluto Genovese R RE 85 • H IN Full flavored, acidic flavor; heavily lobed Creole R RE 72–78 • H IN Meaty with good acidity; for warm, humid climates Defiant G RE 70 LB D Old fashioned flavor; fresh eating Early Girl G RE 50–60 c 1st/Top IN Flavorful; early in most climates Green Tiger P S 70 IN Eye-catching green and yellow stripes; good flavor Heatwave II G RE 68 H D Terrific flavor; beautiful red; heat tolerant Homestead 24 G RE 80 • H Top D Great flavor; firm and tasty flesh; heat tolerant INDIGO Apple G G/P 70–80 IN Good sweet flavor; high anthocyanin levels INDIGO Kumquat G O/P 80–85 Semi-IN Slighty sweet flavor; high anthocyanin levels Indigo Rose G RO/P 75 Top IN Strong acidic flavor; high anthocyanin levels INDIGO Ruby G RE/P 80–90 D Sweet, dark red flesh; high anthocyanin levels Jetsetter G RE 60–65 1st IN Rich and flavorful; very early and disease resistant Juliet P RE 60 LB 1st/Top IN Rich and delicious; fresh eating, saucing Lucky Tiger P S 65-75 in Green with brick-red stripes; sweet and tangy Manitoba G RE 60–70 • C 1st D Excellent and tangy; fresh, sliced and canned Momotaro G RO 70 IN Sweet and tangy; Japan's #1 selling tomato Mortgage Lifter (Estler's) B RO 85–95 • Top IN Great old-time flavor; fresh eating Mountain Magic C RE 66 LB IN Great, sweet flavor; fresh eating Paul Robeson B RE 75 • C IN Earthy, exotic and well-balanced; cool climates Pineapple B Y 90–95 • IN Sweet, fruity flavor; marbled heirloom Pink Berkeley Tie-Dye G S 80–90 IN Sweet-tart flavor; true tricolor San Marzano (Redorta) P RE 80 • Top IN Meaty and flavorful; excellent canned or as sauce Sasha’s Altai G RE 55–60 • c 1st D Complex, award-winning flavor; Russian heirloom Stupice G RE 60–65 • c 1st IN Sweet flavor; extra early, cold tolerant heirloom Smarty C RE 60–65 1st IN Sweet and full-flavored; no cracking Sun Sugar C Y 65 Top IN Candy-sweet; vitamin A; fresh eating Sunmaster G RE 72–74 H D For hot, humid, dry climates; fresh eating Sweet Million C RE 65–75 IN Sweet; crack and disease resistant; fresh eating

P = Pear/Plum R = Ribbed P = Purple G = Green G = Globe/Round C = Cherry RO = Rose Y = Yellow B = Beefsteak RE = Red S = Striped O = Orange

13 Size Color (outside) Color (inside) # of Days to Fruit Heirloom Mighty EarlyTop (1stSeller to (Top)Ripen) Coolcumber (Khassib) SN G 70–80 Tasty mini cucumbers for snacking; high yielding; disease resistant Giga Bites Cucumber ST G 40–50 1st Japanese burpless; slender; smooth deep-green skin; disease resistant Epic (Dusky) Eggplant ST P 70–80 1st / Top Purple-black oval eggplants; good flavor; roast or grill Ping Tung Eggplant ST P 70–80 Chinese eggplant; sweet and tender; creamy, not bitter Rosa Bianca Eggplant SN S 85–95 • Italian heirloom; rose-violet and white streaks; mild and creamy Ali Baba Watermelon XL LG PK 90–100 • Pale green crackle-like skin; few seeds; pink-red flesh; sweet Moon & Stars Watermelon XL DG pk 95–105 • Dark green with gold “moon and star” markings; pink flesh; sweet Sugar Baby Watermelon SN DG pk 80–90 • 1st Nearly black round watermelon; deep red-orange flesh; sweet Ambrosia Cantaloupe ST GG O 80–90 1st Cantaloupe with pale orange flesh; floral, sweet and tender Swan Lake Honeydew SN Y LP 80–90 • Pretty, yellow skin; white to pale-salmon flesh; sweet melting Zatta Tuscan Melon SN G/Y o 80–90 • “Ugly but good”; scaly; orange flesh; very sweet and rich Big Bertha Pepper XL G/RE 70–80 Top Extra large; green to red; crisp and sweet; few seeds; fresh Chocolate Beauty Pepper ST CB 80–90 Green to golden yellow when ripe; sweet; fresh or stuffed Golden Bell Pepper ST Y 65–75 1st Deep chocolate brown when ripe; sweet; fresh, stuffed, cooked Purple Beauty Pepper ST P 85–95 Dark purple to purple-red; early; crisp and sweet Anaheim Pepper ST G/RE 65–75 Green to red; mildly hot; popular for roasting and frying Jalapeño Pepper ST G 70–80 Top Dark green; hot and zesty; salsa, nachos, chili; fresh or pickled

SN = Snacking/Small CB = Chocolate Brown GG = Gray Green O = Orange RE = Red ST = Standard/Average DG = Dark Green LG = Light Green P = Purple S = Striped XL = Large G = Green LP = Light Pink PK = Pink Y = Yellow

Cultural Information PLANTING: The graft must stay above soil level

MEDIA: pH: 5.5–6.2; EC: < 0.75

TEMPERATURE: Day: 65–70°. Night: 62–65°F

MOISTURE: Maintain moderate moisture levels

HUMIDITY: Maintain adequate airflow FERTILIZER APPLICATIONS: 100–150ppm Every third irrigation, alternate with: 5–10–10 or 5–20–10 Trace elements should also be added as needed

PRUNING: Prune lateral suckers for best fruiting

PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR (PGR): Not necessary

TRAY SIZE: 102X tray in 25mm Ellepots sold as 102

POT SIZE/CROP TIMES: Slightly faster than non-grafted vegetable production. Tomatoes: 4"/3–4 weeks, 1-GL/4–6 weeks, 2-GL/4–6 weeks Cucumbers: 4”/1–3 weeks, 1-GL/2–4 weeks, 2-GL/2–4 weeks Eggplants: 4”/3–6 weeks, 1-GL/4–6 weeks, 2-GL/4–6 weeks Melons: 4”/1–3 weeks, 1-GL/2–4 weeks, 2-GL/2–4 weeks Peppers: 4”/4-8 weeks, 1-GL/6-8 weeks, 2-GL/6-8 weeks

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