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Small fruits
Asparagus Mary Washington The Mary Washington Asparagus, Asparagus 'Mary Washington', is a strong grower with large spears produced in spring. This asparagus is a favorite of gardeners that are looking for excellent taste. It is good for cooking and canning. They are uniform in size, about 10 inches in length. It is known for its flavor and nutrition. It's an excellent source of vitamin A, and contains significant amounts of vitamin C, riboflavin, phosphorus and calcium. It needs well-drained, deep soil and plenty of sunlight; at least 8 hours daily.
Blackberry Chester Thornless The Chester Thornless Blackberry, 'Rubus 'Chester Thornless', is a semi-erect variety of blackberry that was developed by the USDA. This blackberry produces medium to large, round, deep black, very sweet berries. It is late in ripening, starting in July. It is a fast grower and requires full sun. Fruit is borne on previous years growth, so cut canes to the ground after they are done bearing. Pruning on a regular schedule is also beneficial to the growth and health of the plant.
Blueberry Northblue The Northblue Blueberry, 'Vaccinium 'Northblue', has large fruit that is dark blue, with an excellent blueberry flavor and is great for fresh eating. The blooms have attractive showy white flowers tinged pink. It is completely self fruitful. This blueberry prefers an acid soil for best plant health and fruit production. The shallow, fibrous roots need constant moisture and good drainage. Birds love blueberries so be sure to plant enough to share!.
Blueberry Northcountry The Northcountry Blueberry, Vaccinium 'Northcountry', has an attractive, sky blue colored fruit that is produced abundantly on this low, spreading shrub. It likes an organically rich, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. The shallow, fibrous roots need constant moisture and good drainage. Plant with other cultivars for improved fruit production. Blueberries are delicious, exceptionally nutritious, high in bioflavanoids. Blueberries are a delicious gourmet treat that may be eaten fresh or used in cobbler, cake, sauce, jam, jelly or syrup.
Blueberry Northsky The Northsky Blueberry, 'Vaccinium 'Northsky', is a variety that has small, sky blue berries that are firm and flavorful. It is the most cold hardy of all the blueberries and will be most productive with winter snow cover. The beautiful densely foliaged plant turns brilliant red in the fall. Northsky needs another blueberry for pollination, so combine with Northland for maximum fruit production. The shallow, fibrous roots need constant moisture and good drainage. Prune early before spring growth.
Raspberry Bristol Black Firm berries can be handled without bleeding. It is very hardy, high producing, vigorous and ripens in mid-July. The berries are versatile and can be used as fresh fruit, in preserves, or in pies and pastries. Raspberries may be grown successfully at an elevation as high as 7,000 feet. They do best in full sun on non-alkaline, fertile loam soil. Although a well-drained soil is essential for success, a sandy soil will need to have plenty of organic matter incorporated in preparation.
Raspberry Royalty The berries are versatile and can be used as fresh fruit, in preserves, or in pies and pastries. They do best in full sun on non-alkaline, fertile loam soil. Although a well-drained soil is essential for success, a sandy soil will need to have plenty of organic matter incorporated in preparation.
Rhubarb Chipmans Canada Red This perennial should be mulched deeply with manure each fall. Rhubarb needs deep, moist but well-drained soil, and is generally trouble-free.
Blueberry Bluecrop This blueberry is considered the best for consistent yields, disease resistance and high quality. Dainty, waxy, bell-shaped, white flowers appear in May. Blueberries are delicious, exceptionally nutritious, high in bioflavanoids.
Blueberry Blueray Pink tinged flowers are followed by edible, sweet, round, deep blue berries to 1/2 inch across. The foliage turns a burgundy color in the fall. They perform well on loose textured soils--mixtures of sand and peat are best.
Blueberry Jersey Blueberries are delicious, exceptionally nutritious, high in bioflavanoids.
Blueberry Northland It is a great plant for ornamental use because of its low, spreading habit.
Blueberry Patriot Blueberries are delicious, exceptionally nutritious, high in bioflavanoids.
Grape Frontenac Gris™ When made as a white, it is crisp and clean and quite delicious.
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