Celebrating Fall Harvested Vegetables

#1: Italian Trombone Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Tromba d'Albenga')

@SCButtercup says, "Can be used as summer type squash if picked when green OR as winter squash if allowed to mature on the vine to creamy beige and hard skin. Its curled form can make it difficult to handle in the kitchen, so trellising (try growing on a bamboo teepee or cattle panel archway) is a must. When the vines climb up, gravity makes the squash hang down and grow straight. These straight necks can be 2 feet long and have no seeds (seeds are in the bulbous end at the bottom), so they make great eating no matter how large the squash. You can't mess these up the way you can with zucchini, which must be picked while small so that the seeds aren't tough. Great plant for a beginning gardener because it requires little care aside from tying up the vines as they grow. Also, it is open pollinated, so you can save the seeds to share and grow next year. Holds up well against squash bugs and seems resistant to squash vine borers. Early in the season I sometimes spray with Bt, which is a natural caterpillar/bug control."

• Tromboncino (Cucurbita moschata 'Tromba d'Albenga')
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• Tromboncino (Cucurbita moschata 'Tromba d'Albenga')
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#2: Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Rattlesnake')

@vbprog says, "Rattlesnake is an open pollinated bean. You can save some seeds at the end of the season and grow them again next year. I've been growing this bean for over 10 years now. Let a couple of dozen pods get really big on the vine, dry them out, extract the beans, and store them for next season.

And, wow, does this produce! Plus, the more you pick, the more you get.

The beans have a purple striping on them for great garden interest that disappears when cooked. We are freezing a bunch every year, giving a ton away, letting neighbors pick some, and overall really enjoying this variety."

• Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Rattlesnake')
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• Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Rattlesnake')
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#3: Delicata Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Delicata')

@chuck7701 says, "The first time I came across this squash was in the fall of 2014, and it is one of the best tasting winter squashes. Saved seeds and will try to grow some this spring."

• Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Delicata')
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• Gourds, Squashes and Pumpkins (Cucurbita)
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#4: Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Sugar Pie')

@Boopaints says, "I would love to grow pumpkins... this Sugar Pie looks so healthy!"

• Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Sugar Pie')
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• Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Sugar Pie')
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#5: Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Winter Luxury Pie')

@Anderwood says, "I got these seeds from the Whitinger Seed company last year after hearing from @dave and @trish that they were hands down the best for dessert. I would definitely agree!

I only got two fruits per plant, but they were planted amongst a very crowded hugel bed."

• Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Winter Luxury')
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• Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Winter Luxury')
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#6: Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Turk's Turban')

@farmerdill says, "Turk's Turban is a major survivor of the Turban type squash. It is a great ornamental, but I can't say much for its eating qualities. Until recent years, vendors listed it with ornamental gourds, many of which are also squash. Back in the day (Burpee listed Turks Turban, American Turban, and White Turban in their 1888 catalogue), there were several types of turban squash available. To quote Burpee: "This (American Turban) must not be confounded with the showy but worthless Turk's Turban." Apparently, Turk's Turban has improved over the years because some folks do eat them. I grew them in the 60's and 70's, but solely as ornamentals. The White Turban/White Pineapple was described as an all white squash with white flesh. Elongated nose with very short back, shaped very much like an oak tree acorn"

• Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Turk's Turban')
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• Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Turk's Turban')
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#7: Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Glass Gem')

@passiflora says, "Offered for the first time in 2012 by Native Seeds. This rare heirloom ornamental corn has multicolored kernels that shimmer like glass gems when freshly picked. Only a limited number of seeds were offered the first year, so I saved all of my small crop to plant this year. The color of the ears varies considerably as shown in the photos, but each is beautiful. If you have small children around, then you should consider growing it for them, because each ear you unwrap is a delightful surprise...like Christmas in July! It should also bring a premium at specialty markets. If only the opalescent shine remained after the corn had dried for ornamental use in the fall! Still, dried it makes an attractive display."

• Popcorn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Glass Gem')
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• Popcorn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Glass Gem')
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#8: Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Contender')

@Calif_Sue says, "A bush variety with large yields and great quality pods. A perfect bean for market."

@farmerdill added, "This is the standard by which I compare all bush beans. It is the best all around bean that I have grown. Very dependable with good yields. Texture and flavor are excellent for southern style cooking. There are other varieties that beat in specific applications, but for a broad range of uses it is superior."

• Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Contender')
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• Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Contender')
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#9: Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Golden Bantam Improved')

@farmerdill says, "Golden Bantam Improved is a selection of Golden Bantam. Biggest difference is a larger ear having 12 rows of kernels versus 8 for the original. Plant is also a bit larger."

• Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Golden Bantam Improved')
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• Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Golden Bantam Improved')
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#10: Wax Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Golden Wax')

@Calif_Sue says, "Good quality golden-yellow pods that are stringless and have an extra rich flavor."

• Wax Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Golden Wax')
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• Wax Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Golden Wax')
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#11: Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Jack Be Little')

@Bonehead says, "Tiny little pumpkins used for fall decorations. These sell at the grocery store for a buck apiece around Halloween. Why not grow your own, each vine produces 6-10 little pumpkins. Great kid project."

@Weedwhacker added, "These make great decorations and are also edible! Just cut off the top like you would a big pumpkin, use a melon baller to remove the seeds and stringy pulp, add some butter and seasonings of your choice to the inside -- or stuff with whatever you like, as you would an acorn squash -- and then bake for 30-45 minutes, until tender."

• Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Jack Be Little')
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• Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Jack Be Little')
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#12: Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Stowell's Evergreen')

@farmerdill says, "One of the popular pre-1900 antiques still available. Others being Black Mexican, Country Gentleman, Howling Mob, Truckers Favorite. Decent production, flavor superior to field corn, huge ears."

• Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Stowell's Evergreen')
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• Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Stowell's Evergreen')
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#13: Winter Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Black Futsu')

@wildflowers says, "I've grown this squash for three years now. We really like the sweet nutty flavor, with a nice texture. The squash have always matured at around 90 days, no matter when I plant the seeds, they always do great. The plants are not real big like most; vines are probably between 3 and 4 feet long. Would make a good patio plant, or grown in a pot. Squash are on the small side, but enough to serve two which is perfect for us. Long storage, though winter. Maybe longer but they've never lasted that long."

• Winter Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Black Futsu')
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• Winter Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Black Futsu')
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#14: Snap Bean (String (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Jade')

@Bonehead says, "Very reliable bush bean, heavy producer, and easy to pick off the vines. The pale green seeds stay tender longer into the season than other beans. Perfect size and straight shape for putting up beans in pint jars. Good for pickling as well."

• Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Jade')
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#15: Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Kentucky Wonder')

@farmerdill says, "The standard pole bean of my youth. More tender and more flavorful than the cornfield types. Kentucky Wonder would grow in the cornfield of that era, but was not as hardy or productive under those conditions as the corn field beans like the Cutshorts. Still a good polebean, easy to string, and keeps its quality even when beany. The favorite for the dried pods (Leather Breeches, Leather Britches, Shuck beans) of yesteryear."

• Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Kentucky Wonder')
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• Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Kentucky Wonder')
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#16: Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Black Aztec')

@farmerdill says, "My grandfather grew Black Mexican in the late 1800's and early 1900's. It was my mother's favorite, although my father would only eat Golden Bantam. It apparently originated in New York State in the 1800's. I did not hear of Black Aztec until recent years and I still am not convinced that it is the same corn. Black Mexican in my opinion has better flavor as as a sweet corn than its competitor, Stowell's Evergreen. Never knew anyone who considered it for corn meal, but I guess it could be used for that pupose."

• Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Black Mexican')
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• Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Black Mexican')
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#17: Snap Bean (String (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Trionfo Violetto')

@Catmint20906 says, "Snap Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) 'Trionfo Violetto' is a gardener's delight. Not only does it bear loads of tasty string beans, but it also is a very pretty vine with lavender flowers. The tasty beans grow purple on the vine, but they lighten to green when cooked.

In addition to its ornamental and culinary value, Phaseolus vulgaris is also a larval host plant for 7 different butterfly species in North America: Silver-spotted Skipper, Longtailed Skipper, Plain Longtail Skipper, Cassius Blue, Gray Hairstreak, Variegated Fritillary, and Painted Lady."

• Green Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Trionfo Violetto')
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• Green Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Trionfo Violetto')
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#18: Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Carnival')

@farmerdill says, "Carnival is a decorative hybrid acorn squash that is semi-vining. It does not take a lot of space and produces multi-colored 1.5-lb fruit. Here green-white predominates, but in cooler climates they also show orange. While advertised as a great flavored acorn type, I found them pretty average in flavor."

• Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Carnival')
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• Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Carnival')
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#19: Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Lake Pole')

@Newyorkrita says, "I prefer to grow pole beans over the bush variety and have been growing Blue Lake Pole beans for at least twenty years. Reliably tasty and less stringy if picked when they're young. Keep them picked and they will produce all season long.

Rita on the north shore of Long Island, New York zone 6/7, where it is humid during our Long Island summers."

• Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Lake Pole')
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• Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Lake Pole')
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#20: Snap Bean (String (Phaseolus vulgaris 'McCaslan')

@Calif_Sue says, "Dark green stringless pods that are full of flavor. The white seeds are also great for a dry bean. Productive and hardy. 62 days,"

• Pole Green Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'McCaslan')
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• Pole Green Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'McCaslan')
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#21: Snap Bean (String (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Lake Bush #274')

@Calif_Sue says, "A popular dark-green standard bean, it produces heavy yields of tender and crisp flavorful pods."

• Snap Bean (String (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Lake Bush #274')
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• Snap Bean (String (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Lake Bush #274')
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#22: Patty Pan Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Sunburst')

@farmerdill says, "Sunburst is a an early (50 day) bush scallop. It has a pronounced green blossom scar and with high temperatures will often be all green. Good yields an good flavor. Holds color better at high temps than the similar Sunbeam."

@Bonehead added, "I got my young boys to eat squash by having them plant and harvest "flying saucers," which they were proud to do. It was helpful that this variety is also quite sweet and holds its flavor from baby size to 8" without losing tenderness. Vigorous 3-4' bush with high yields."

• Patty Pan Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Sunburst')
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• Patty Pan Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Sunburst')
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#23: Morning Glory (Ipomoea batatas Sweet Caroline Bewitched)

@CDsSister says, "Wonderful foliage color on this plant."

• Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas Sweet Caroline Bewitched)
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• Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas Sweet Caroline Bewitched)
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#24: Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Buttercup')

@wildflowers says, "Buttercup is at the top of my favorite winter squash because of its meaty texture that is creamy, not mealy or watery. The flavor is sweet and nutty. High in Beta Carotene. We usually bake or steam it, but it also makes a very rich and creamy soup."

• Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Buttercup')
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• Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Buttercup')
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#25: Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Sweet Meat')

@Paul2032 says, "Sweet Meat is our favorite winter squash. My family loves it. I buy several in the fall and store them where it is cool and dry and they last quite well. Like many winter squash they are very hard and a challenge to cut. I wrap the pieces in plastic wrap and cook the individual pieces for several minutes in the microwave until tender. A large one is hard to eat, so I share with friends and neighbors. Love them with butter or sour cream."

• Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Sweet Meat')
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• Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Sweet Meat')
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#26: Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Lakota')

@farmerdill says, "This is a 2000 introduction by Dermot Coyne (University of Nebraska) that recreates a variety supposedly grown by the Lakota tribe. Quite colorful small squash that produces a reasonable yield. Average flavor. Hubbard type."

• Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Lakota')
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• Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Lakota')
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#27: Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Mayflower')

@Calif_Sue says, "An heirloom bush variety with white and brown marbled seeds that are small and square shaped and have a great flavor."

• Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Mayflower')
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• Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Mayflower')
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#28: Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Jacob's Cattle')

@Calif_Sue says, "An early bush variety with beautiful white and maroon beans, good for baking and soups or as a snap bean."

• Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Jacob's Cattle')
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• Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Jacob's Cattle')
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#29: Snap Bean (String (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Landreth Stringless')

@Calif_Sue says, "A flavorful, stringless bush variety with a heavy yield. A great variety for home gardens, market gardens, and canning."

@farmerdill added, "A 19th century snap bean that is still around. Does reasonably well here, although yields are low compared to modern varieties. Controls were Amethyst and Igloo. Landreth was about 5 days earlier but less than half the yield per plant. Flavor is good."

• Snap Bean (String (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Landreth Stringless')
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• Snap Bean (String (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Landreth Stringless')
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#30: Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Good Mother Stallard')

@Calif_Sue says, "Plump maroon and white beans with a creamy texture and nutty flavor that is great in soups, as baked beans and also makes an excellent shell bean. Yields 5-6 beans per pod. 85-90 days"

• Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Good Mother Stallard')
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• Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Good Mother Stallard')
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#31: Snap Bean (String (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Tenderette')

@Newyorkrita says, "My first time growing bush beans. I grew Tenderette this spring. Tenderette gave me a very nice amount of beans. Of course I have nothing to compare my harvest to, not having grown another variety of bush bean. That said, I was not impressed with the actual beans themselves and will not be growing Tenderette again. They seemed very bland to me."

• Snap Bean (String (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Tenderette')
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• Snap Bean (String (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Tenderette')
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#32: Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Golden Bantam')

@MikeD says, "This variety actually predates the 1920s by several decades. As the story goes, a farmer named William Chambers of Greenfield, Massachusetts had grown this variety for years. After his death, a friend of Chambers found some of the sweet corn seeds and sold them to W. Atlee Burpee. In 1902, Golden Bantam was featured in a Burpee catalog."

• Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Golden Bantam')
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• Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Golden Bantam')
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#33: Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Small Sugar')

@Bonehead says, "Heirloom seed, smooth 7" diameter pumpkins. The flesh is bright orange and thick, very sweet. Each vine will produce 3-4 pumpkins, and even the smaller ones can be used when it's pie making time."

• Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Small Sugar')
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• Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Small Sugar')
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#34: Snap Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Royalty Purple Pod')

@farmerdill says, "Royalty was introduced in 1957 by the University of New Hampshire. It is an excellent bean still and was unmatched in its day. Royal Burgundy is a slight improvement. Especially good for an early bean as it has good germination in cool soil."

• Snap Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Royalty Purple Pod')
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• Snap Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Royalty Purple Pod')
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#35: Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Country Gentleman')

@farmerdill says, "An antique that has stood the test of time. I grew up calling it Shoepeg because of the irregular arrangement of the kernels. Competitive with Stowell's Evergreen. It is a little better quality than field corn, but not competitive with modern varieties. Large ears and is productive. Still widely used for creamed corn. There is a modern hybrid (Co-Gent) of similar appearance that is used for commercial canned creamed corn."

• Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Country Gentleman')
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• Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Country Gentleman')
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#36: Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Arikara Yellow')

@Calif_Sue says, "A prolific bushy variety with tan to creamy yellow dry beans. Originated from the Arikara nation from the Dakota Territory. It is the same variety collected by the Lewis and Clark expedition and grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. Good drought tolerance."

• Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Arikara Yellow')
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• Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Arikara Yellow')
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#37: Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Tiger Eye')

@holity says, "Open pollinated"

@SCButtercup added, "These beans have a beautiful pattern, golden beige with reddish markings, suggesting a tiger-eye pattern. The beans are large and flavorful, but the markings disappear with cooking. I grow them under a 6 foot tall support. As the plants start to vine, I hang a string from the top of the frame to the dirt and let it drape around the vine, and I twirl the vine around the string to get it started. The plant does the rest and uses the string for support. I display a jar of these proudly in my kitchen and boast: "I grew these." They are pretty enough to be decorations."

• Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Tiger Eye')
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• Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Tiger Eye')
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#38: Wax Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Dragon Tongue')

@Calif_Sue says, "A delicious Dutch heirloom with 7" yellow pods with purple streaks. Plants are compact yet set high yields. Popular with chefs."

• Wax Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Dragon Tongue')
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• Wax Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Dragon Tongue')
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#39: Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Bush Table Queen')

@farmerdill says, "One of the best dark green acorns that I have tried. I like it better than the hybrid Taybelle. Compact plant that produces without running all over."

• Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Bush Table Queen')
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• Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Bush Table Queen')
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#40: Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Mountaineer Half Runner')

@Calif_Sue says, "These productive tender snap beans are a longtime Southern favorite. Pick the pods at about 4" in length for snaps, great for canning or freezing. Or the plump white beans can be shelled or dried."

@farmerdill added, "In my opinion, the best of the half runners. Tedious to pick and shell, but flavor rivals the best pole beans. Short thin runners form ball of yard-type bush, which, combined with their small size (4 inches), makes harvest more time consuming. They can only be harvested by hand, so little commercial appeal."

• Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Mountaineer Half Runner')
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• Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Mountaineer Half Runner')
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#41: Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo Super Freak Knucklehead)

@Bonehead says, "Part of the Super Freak (TM) series. Large (12") elongated pumpkins that develop blisters on the rind as they ripen. Very effective for jack-o-lantern carving or simply as a stand-alone decoration. Try pairing with the smaller Goosebumps (8")."

• Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo Super Freak Knucklehead)
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• Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo Super Freak Knucklehead)
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#42: Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Americana Tonda')

@gardengus says, "Rather unusual looking winter squash/pumpkin, with green and orange stripes and deep ribs.
Maturity 90-100 days from transplant
4-6 pounds
Mostly used as decorative, but has a mild flavor and I found it tasty.
The smaller size makes it easier to bake than most pumpkins"

• Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Americana Tonda')
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• Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Americana Tonda')
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#43: Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Bountiful')

@farmerdill says, "This is an old pre-WWII stringless bush bean. Very prolific and an excellent bean in its era. Light green, 5-6 inch, semi-flat pods. My favorite in the 1940's and I still like it."

• Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Bountiful')
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• Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Bountiful')
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#44: Cushaw Pumpkin (Cucurbita mixta 'Tennessee Sweet Potato')

@dave says, "This squash is easy to grow and quite prolific, and beautiful for fall displays. For eating, the meat is quite watery and lacking in much flavor. Consider this for mostly ornamental uses."

• Cushaw Pumpkin (Cucurbita mixta 'Tennessee Sweet Potato')
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• Cushaw Pumpkin (Cucurbita mixta 'Tennessee Sweet Potato')
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#45: Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Silver King')

@farmerdill says, "Silver King is the best performing and tasting white se that I have grown. Has the appearance of the older standard Silver Queen, but is sweeter and about one week earlier. Introduced in 1973, it has stood the test of time. This one is a middle age hybrid, newer than Silver Queen, introduced by Charter seeds."

• Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Silver King')
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• Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Silver King')
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#46: Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Burgess Buttercup')

@farmerdill says, "This is a high quality old timer. Very susceptible to both heat and SVB, so I have not had much luck growing it in Georgia. In the New River Valley of Virginia it was an excellent producer. At that time and place I grew lots of C. maximas, including Hubbards, Bananas and Gold Nugget. This was the best tasting."

• Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Burgess Buttercup')
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• Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Burgess Buttercup')
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#47: Snap Bean (String (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Peter')

@Weedwhacker says, "I've been growing and saving seed from "Blue Peter" beans (aka "African Blue") since the mid 1980s, when I obtained seed from the Seed Savers Exchange. The vines grow very long for me, up to the top of my 8-foot trellis and halfway back down again. For the best flavor, pods should be picked before the beans start to fatten, and should be cooked just until tender; they don't hold up well to long cooking times. If kept picked they keep producing all season long and freeze well if blanched just until they turn green."

• Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Peter')
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• Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Peter')
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#48: Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas 'Centennial')

@farmerdill says, "An excellent potato. Orange flesh is excellent. Very productive. Major drawback: Under some conditions, it grows to jumbo size. Not as uniform as modern commercial varieties."

• Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas 'Centennial')
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#49: Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Golden Hubbard')

@Weedwhacker says, "This is a beautiful heirloom squash with very vigorous vines. They reach a top size of about 12 pounds, and store very well. The flesh is fine grained, sweet, and actually improves in storage as it becomes less watery. Great for any recipe that calls for winter squash or canned pumpkin. The seeds are nice and large and can be easily roasted for snacks."

• Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Golden Hubbard')
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#50: Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Luscious')

@farmerdill says, "I seem to have bad luck with culivars that start with "L." Compared to Lancelot, Luscious performs ok, but certainly not anything to write home about. It does have good flavor, but does not have the vigor to be competitive with good performers. It also shoots low, which makes it attractive to critters."

• Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Luscious')
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• Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Luscious')
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