2021 Urban Ag Lab at Bowen Greenhouse Flowers, Vegetables, and Herbs 33 Varieties Available ORDER FORM IS ON THE LAST PAGE All plants are grown onsite. Seeds are from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Cantare Bean - Bush. 50-55 days. Superior producer of nice straight dark-green pods for snaps. The slim 4-5-inch pods are stringless, and the flavor is every bit as outstanding as the yield! This French variety makes a fine crop for market growers or home gardeners. Excellent tolerance to bean mosaic virus. They are also great for canning and freezing. Dorinny Sweet Corn - 75 days. Early season sweet corn that yields well in cool climates, Dorinny was originally a Canadian cross between Golden Bantam and Pickaninny. Received a Market Gardeners’ Award of Merit in 1936. Reliable even where soils are cool. Yellow kernels on 6- to 7-inch cobs offer old-fashioned sweet corn flavor. Plants reach 4-5 feet in height and usually yield two ears per plant. 2 plants per pot provided. Marketmore 76 Cucumber - 70 days. Marketmore ‘76 is a name that is synonymous with vigor and productivity. Marketmore ‘76 is possibly one of the most recognizable heirlooms, and rightfully so, decades after its initial introduction, this delicious refreshing cuke still boasts impressive disease and pest resistance. Fruit averages 8-9 inches long, perfect for slicing. Gele Tros or Large Dutch Yellow Cucumber - This is a large yellow cucumber that was popular in Holland for making yellow, sliced pickles. The Dutch call this cucumber the “ancient race”. The ripe fruit is quite colorful in its sunny yellow color. A fine old strain that is very rare now even in Europe. Kiwano - African Horned Cucumber - (Cucumis metuliferus) Very unusual fruit with spiny “horns.” The green-yellow skin turns a bright deep orange when ready to harvest, and the pulp inside the fruit resembles lime green Jell-O. The fruit has a sweet-sour, banana-lime tropical fruit taste, good juiced and sweetened and delicious with yogurt. Native to Africa, it is hardy and easy to grow; Beautiful vine and fruit! Tiny seed. Blue Curled Scotch Kale - A truly astounding superfood, Blue Curled Scotch kale is packed with health promoting properties, including a range of antioxidants, as studies have also shown kale to have anti-inflammatory properties, as well potential ability to aid in cancer prevention. Aside from an incredible host of health benefits, Blue Curled Scotch kale has a pleasant sweet and nutty kale flavor, and is perfect for kale chips. Jalapeno, Craig's Grande Pepper - A big, fat jalapeño that is perfect for making lots of salsa. Perfect for anyone who loves jalapeños. It has thick, flavorful, hot flesh. Developed at Redwood City Seeds. We love this one! Lilac Bell Pepper - 75 days. Fruit is a stunning medium lilac-purple. Crisp, juicy, and sweet! What a lovely addition to a relish tray! Medium-sized fruit starts out yellow-green, ripens to purple, then finally to red. Nimba Zucchini-Summer Squash - 58 days. This early and hardy zucchini comes from Poland; nice medium-green color. Great for cool, short-season areas and anyone who wants early squash. Tasty fried. Great yields. Tappys Heritage Tomato - 5 days. Beautiful, smooth, large red fruit is globe- shaped. With good disease resistance, great yields, perfect shape, and wonderful flavor; it’s superb for market growers. This variety was developed by Merlyn and Mary Ann Niedens, longtime seed growers in Illinois. Bred from heirloom varieties, it has fantastic taste and is one of our all-time best- selling varieties. Try it and you will see why! Amish Paste Tomato - 80 days. Many seed savers believe this is the ultimate paste tomato. Giant, blocky, Roma type tomatoes have delicious red flesh that is perfect for paste and canning. It has world-class flavor and comes from an Amish community in Wisconsin. White Currant Tomato - The fruit is tiny, barely an inch across, and creamy white, with skins having a pale yellow tint. The sweetest tomato we have ever grown, with superb flavor. The fruit grows in clusters, and the yield is huge! We have more than we can pick, right up to frost. Large vining plants. A perfect cherry for home and market gardeners. A wild type. Genovese Basil - 68 days. The famous Italian heirloom is very popular with many cooks. Rich flavor in pesto! So healthy, with huge amounts of vitamin A! Florence Fennel - (Foeniculum vulgare) Plant grows like dill. Used in Italian cooking; tasty. Very easy to grow. This plant is nearly grown and can be carefully transplanted into garden soil. Recommendation to cover with some type of dome with vents while transitioning to new environment. Do not remove dirt around bulb. Keep potted dirt intact and place directly into the ground. We have a large plant and small plant option. Large plant can be harvested in late June. Wild Zaatar Oregano - (Origanum syriaca) We offer seeds from Israel for this plant that grows wild in Israel, Jordan and surrounding areas. Doubtless a common herb in Bible times, and still one of the tastiest! It has great flavor that blends hints of oregano, thyme and marjoram. A favorite. Japanese Parsley - (Cryptotaenia japonica) This delicate and refreshing Japanese herb is easy to grow. It loves shade; it can be grown in full to part shade and is perfect for low-light spaces in the garden.. It is typically used raw, sprinkled atop a meal to give it the perfect final touch. The leaves, stems, roots and seeds are all edible and excellent in stir fries, soups, salads and other Asian-inspired dishes. Rosemary (Rosy) - (Rosmarina officinalis) Tender perennial to 30 inches. The plant has been used for centuries, both medicinally and in the kitchen. Small evergreen shrub is covered with needle-like aromatic leaves and a myriad of tiny pink or blue flowers in summer. Grow in containers for overwintering indoors. The dark green leaves may be used fresh or dried. We offer select seed that is easier to start, but it still can be somewhat challenging. The plants are lovely and can live for years with proper care. Corrales Azafran Safflower - A wonderful and easy-to-grow, substitute for true saffron in cooking! Safflower is a wonderful plant with several uses and one of humanity’s oldest crops. This Corrales Azafran strain has stayed close to this original seed brought to New Mexico. flowers can be used as a coloring spice, dried to brew tea and also, a dye with a deep orange, almost red, pigment. The young plants make a delicious leafy green. Ageratum - Annual. Old-fashioned favorite in gentle pastel tones of lavender, blue and white. Ageratum flowers make a lot of nectar and support beneficial insect populations. They are also a choice plant for the front of the border, in rock gardens and more. So precious. Giant Perfection Aster - Beautiful, long-lasting cut flowers, an old-fashioned favorite. Peony-type, extra-large flowers that are great for cutting. This formula mix has all the best colors. This variety is popular with home and market growers. Blue Disc African Daisy - Annual. Silvery white ray flowers offset the steel-blue “eyes” or centers. Heat-loving daisy is easy from seed and thrives in heat. Plants to 24 inches. Very striking and makes a brave show all summer long! Indiana Giant Cockscomb - Jere Gettle received seeds of this amazing, mammoth variety from an Amish family while traveling in Indiana around 2004. The deep crimson, tightly curled heads can reach to 14 inches across! A perfect choice for cutting gardens, landscaping, and county fair displays. Purple Stardust Iceplant - (Delosperma Floribunda) A wonderful attraction that is as delicious as it is beautiful! The bright, shimmering blooms and succulent foliage of this fast-growing perennial form a beautiful flowering ground cover that is also edible and nutritious. Leaves and stems can be enjoyed raw or cooked, offering a slightly salty, delicious flavor. An excellent spinach substitute in salads! Prefers slightly dry soil. Gypsy Sunshine French Marigold - Upbeat yellow blooms on dwarf, bushy plants are ideal for beds, borders and containers. The pretty golden-yellow, double flowers make a magnificent natural dye for food and fabrics! Orange Flame Marigold - We love the unique blooms on this dwarf French type! Bronzy red to orange single petals with a bright orangey plume of petals in the center. Try planting these special marigolds en masse or along borders for a flaming effect in the garden. Don’t forget that French marigolds are naturally pest resistant and make useful companion plants to things like squash and tomatoes! Tip Top Alaska Salmon Nasturtium - Tiny Plants and Incredible Edibles! A favorite edible flower in a soft, salmon color. Compact plants reach just 8 inches tall. The variegated leaves are also edible and make a spicy green in salads. The romantic blush-toned petals are perfect for fine edible flower designs. Tall Double Strawflower - Annual. (Helichrysum bracteatum) The popular everlasting flower that is easy and fun to grow. These come in red, pink, salmon, lemon, white, lilac, and more! Taiyo Sunflower - Annual, to 6-7 feet. An old Japanese variety, non-branching and grown for cut-flower use. Equally attractive in arrangements or in mass plantings in the garden. The tall, non-branching plants produce a single large flower in tones of yellow to orange, chocolate and sable. Florists adore the 8- to 10-inch flowers! Cupid Zinnia - 50 days. A cute, thumbelina mix of jewel toned 1-inch blooms make this a charming choice for kids to grow and for cottage garden designs. An excellent little cut flower, the stems are medium length and sturdy.