1. New Vegetables 2003 A Sampling of What’s New for Gardeners B. Rosie Lerner, Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist

2. Bean ‘Heavyweight II’ Prolific production of 8” pods on 18” bush-type plants, 53 days from seed. *Burpee

3. Eggplant ‘Calliope’ Calliope is a beautiful, oval, white and purple-streaked Indian-style eggplant. Suitable for baby (2") or mature (3-4") harvest, 64 days from transplants. *Johnny’s Selected Seed

4. Melon 'Angel' Early Mediterranean type with crisp, white flesh and outstanding sweet flavor. The lightly netted melon skin will turn creamy yellow when mature, 60 days from transplant. *AAS Winner 2003

5. Pepper ‘Cherry Pick’ Small, round, salad pepper, about 1.25 inch, on 24 inch plants. Early to mature, heavy-yields, 68 days from transplants. *Park Seed

6. Pepper ‘Gourmet’ Early orange bell has thick juicy walls and fruity sweet taste, 65 days green; 85 days orange ripe *Johnny’s Selected Seed

7. Pepper ‘Tangerine Dream’ ornamental pepper featuring a compact, 18” plant topped with bright orange, 3” peppers good for salads or pickling. 70 days. *Burpee

8. Summer Squash 'Papaya Pear' Unusual shape and early production on semi-bush-type plants, can be harvested in about 40 days from sowing. *AAS Winner 2003

9. Sweet Corn ‘Whiteout’ tapered ears are 8-8 1/2: with 16-18 rows of tender, white, sweet kernels. 73 days *Johnny’s Selected Seed

10. Swiss Chard ‘Neon Lights’ Improved color from ‘Bright Lights’, Spring or Fall planting. *Burpee

11. Tomato ‘Brandy Boy’ huge, pink, hybrid beefsteak with ‘Brandywine’ flavor yet high yields. The 5.5 inch diameter fruits are ready 70-75 days from transplanting. * Burpee

12. Tomato ‘Red Grape’ Prolific, grape-type tomato, sweet flavor, few seeds, 20+ fruits per cluster, 60 days from transplants. * Johnny’s Selected Seed

13. Tomato ‘Sweet Baby Girl’ Prolific, sweet cherry-type tomato on half-sized vines, 65 days from transplants. *Burpee

14. New Vegetables 2003 Photo Credits All America Selections Burpee Seed Company Park Seed Company Johnny’s Selected Seed