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Another way of defining heirloom cultivars is to use the definition of the word "heirloom" in its truest sense. Under this interpretation, a true heirloom is a cultivar that has been nurtured, selected, and handed down from one family member to another for many generations.
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Table beet (also known as garden beet, blood turnip or red beet) is a popular garden vegetable throughout the United States. |
Broccoli is a hardy vegetable of the cabbage family that is high in vitamins A and D. It develops best during cool seasons of the year.
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Brussels sprouts, is a hardy, slow-growing, long-season vegetable belonging to the cabbage family. |
Bush beans The bean is a tender, warm season vegetable that ranks second to tomato in popularity in home gardens. |
Cabbage is a hardy vegetable that grows especially well in fertile soils. There are various shades of green available, as well as red or purple types. |
Muskmelon, also known as cantaloupe, is a tender, heat-loving vegetable. |
Carrot is a hardy, cool-season biennial that is grown for the thickened root it produces in its first growing season. |
Cauliflower is a cool-season vegetable and is more difficult to grow than other members of the cabbage family. |
Collard (also known as tree-cabbage or nonheading cabbage), is a cool-season vegetable green that is rich in vitamins and minerals. |
Sweet corn is a warm-season vegetable that can be grown easily in any garden with sufficient light, fertility, growing season and space. |
Cucumber is a tender, warm-season vegetable that produces well when given proper care and protection. The vines of standard varieties grow rapidly and require substantial space. |
Eggplant is a cold-sensitive vegetable that requires a long warm season for best yields. The culture of eggplant is similar to that of bell pepper, with transplants being set in the garden after all danger of frost is past. |
Endive has curly or crinkly-edged leaves and a sharp, almost bitter taste. |
The ornamental gourds are generally small, colorful, and are frequently used in fall decorations. |
Make small plantings every 2 to 3 weeks for continuous spring and early summer harvest. |