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Plant sale home | Cucumbers, squash, and melons | Herbs | Peas and beans | Peppers | Tomatoes | All other veggies | Edible flowers Harvest at 8"-18" long 65-70 days Dark and light green Vining Valued for its flavor and attractive fruits, this cucumber is also known as snake melon.

Plant sale home | Cucumbers, squash, and melons | Herbs | Peas and beans | Peppers | Tomatoes | All other veggies | Edible flowers 6-7" 75 days Green 7' tall Pole This 7-foot tall variety produces flavorful pods that are tender, meaty, and very flavorful. A canning and freezing favorite.

Plant sale home | Cucumbers, squash, and melons | Herbs | Peas and beans | Peppers | Tomatoes | All other veggies | Edible flowers 2-4 oz. 70 days Purple A beautiful tomatillo with superb flavor whether eaten fresh from the plant, grilled or in salsa.

Plant sale home | Cucumbers, squash, and melons | Herbs | Peas and beans | Peppers | Tomatoes | All other veggies | Edible flowers 35-52 days Yellow and gold 10-12" tall Cup of Sun grows easily and quickly so plants are soon covered with cheerful flowers.