Tomato 'Siam'
PanAmerican Seed
'Siam' is part of the new Kitchen Minis collection of potted
vegetable plants that consumers can grow inside on a
sunny windowsill or counter without a garden. This versatile
variety works in 4.5- to 8-inch containers. On average plants
reach 7 to 9 inches tall and 10 to 12 inches wide, making it
manageable in shipping.
Homegrown
garden vegetables,
fruits and herbs
continue to grow
in popularity with
consumers. Here
are some new
tasty crops you can
add to diversify
your product
offering.
BY JASMINA DOLCE
New
Edible
Varieties
Tomato 'Tasti-Wee'
Burpee
New to the BOOST collection, this crack-resistant tomato
contains 40% more lycopene than similar types, which
helps protect against cell damage. It is full of flavor with
good disease resistance.
Snack pea 'Snak Hero'
Syngenta Flowers
'Snak Hero' creates a whole new produce category — snack
pea. It presents succulent, slender, 4-inch pods that are easier
to hold for a sweet healthy treat. Pods are stringless and
perfect for garden fresh snacking, stir fry or freezing for later.
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