{"id":1403,"date":"2012-02-21T14:25:38","date_gmt":"2012-02-21T19:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/?p=1403"},"modified":"2016-10-07T11:09:06","modified_gmt":"2016-10-07T15:09:06","slug":"new-vegetable-varieties-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"New Vegetable Varieties 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What better way to scratch your gardening itch this winter than to page through garden catalogs or surf websites with the promise of mouth-watering produce for the coming growing season! Here&#8217;s a look at just a few of the new vegetable seed offerings for 2012. Try a few alongside your old standby favorites so that you can compare performance in your garden.<\/p>\n<p>Following the description of each vegetable is the number of days to maturity and a letter code for an online supplier. See reference codes below.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1423\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BasilCaesarCropped2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Basil &#039;Caesar&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Basil &#039;Caesar&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1423\" id=\"longdesc-return-1423\" class=\"wp-image-1423 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BasilCaesarCropped2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Basil 'Caesar'\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden?longdesc=1423&amp;referrer=1403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BasilCaesarCropped2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BasilCaesarCropped2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BasilCaesarCropped2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BasilCaesarCropped2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BasilCaesarCropped2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BasilCaesarCropped2-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Basil &#8216;Caesar&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Basil &#8216;Caesar&#8217; has large 2.5-3-inch aromatic leaves, a classic for pesto. The 12-18-inch tall plants are slower to bolt (go to seed) than other strains. 75 days. (H)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1424\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BeanAmethyst2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Bean &#039;Amethyst&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Bean &#039;Amethyst&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1424\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BeanAmethyst2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bean 'Amethyst'\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BeanAmethyst2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BeanAmethyst2-26x27.jpg 26w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BeanAmethyst2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BeanAmethyst2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BeanAmethyst2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BeanAmethyst2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BeanAmethyst2-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bean &#8216;Amethyst&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Bean &#8216;Amethyst&#8217; is a thinner, straighter, purple pod type; pods average 5-5.5 inches long and turn green when cooked. 56 days. (Jo)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1425\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/CucumberMannyOG4.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Cucumber &#039;Manny&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Cucumber &#039;Manny&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1425\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/CucumberMannyOG4-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Cucumber 'Manny'\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/CucumberMannyOG4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/CucumberMannyOG4-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/CucumberMannyOG4-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/CucumberMannyOG4-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/CucumberMannyOG4-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/CucumberMannyOG4-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cucumber &#8216;Manny&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Cucumber &#8216;Manny&#8217; is a specialty petite-type,known as Beit Alpha, and sets seedless fruit without pollination, with sweet, smooth, tender skin, Cumbers are 5-7 inches long. The plants are best adapted to trellising or caging, and have some resistance to powdery mildew. 50 days (H)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1426\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Melondreamdew2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Melon &#039;Dream Dew&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Melon &#039;Dream Dew&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1426\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Melondreamdew2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Melon 'Dream Dew'\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Melondreamdew2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Melondreamdew2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Melondreamdew2-235x235.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Melondreamdew2-27x27.jpg 27w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Melondreamdew2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Melondreamdew2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Melondreamdew2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Melondreamdew2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Melondreamdew2-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Melondreamdew2.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Melon &#8216;Dream Dew&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Melon &#8216;Dream Dew&#8217; is a large, early maturing honey dew-type, with good resistance to Fusarium wilt and intermediate resistance to powdery mildew. 82 days. (H)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1430\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/okragreenfingers2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Okra &#039;Green Fingers&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Okra &#039;Green Fingers&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1430\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/okragreenfingers2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Okra 'Green Fingers'\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/okragreenfingers2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/okragreenfingers2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/okragreenfingers2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/okragreenfingers2-235x235.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/okragreenfingers2-27x27.jpg 27w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/okragreenfingers2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/okragreenfingers2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/okragreenfingers2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/okragreenfingers2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/okragreenfingers2-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/okragreenfingers2.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Okra &#8216;Green Fingers&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Okra &#8216;Green Fingers&#8217; begins to set fruit when it&#8217;s just 15 inches high. It features prolific production of spineless, upright, 3-4-inch pods on compact plants. 55 days. (P)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1431\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/ParsleyLisette.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Parsley &#039;Lisette&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Parsley &#039;Lisette&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1431\" id=\"longdesc-return-1431\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/ParsleyLisette-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Parsley 'Lisette'\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden?longdesc=1431&amp;referrer=1403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/ParsleyLisette-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/ParsleyLisette-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/ParsleyLisette-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/ParsleyLisette-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/ParsleyLisette-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/ParsleyLisette-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parsley &#8216;Lisette&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Parsley &#8216;Lisette&#8217; is a finely curled improved selection of &#8216;Moss Curled,&#8217; with good heat tolerance, quick growth, and fresh, bright color. The compact, bunched habit (8-10 inches tall) is excellent for containers and garden edging. 60-70 days from seed. (P)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1432\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/peppercayenetta2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Pepper &#039;Cayennetta&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Pepper &#039;Cayennetta&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1432\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/peppercayenetta2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pepper 'Cayennetta'\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/peppercayenetta2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/peppercayenetta2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/peppercayenetta2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/peppercayenetta2-235x235.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/peppercayenetta2-27x27.jpg 27w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/peppercayenetta2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/peppercayenetta2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/peppercayenetta2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/peppercayenetta2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/peppercayenetta2-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/peppercayenetta2.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pepper &#8216;Cayennetta&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Pepper &#8216;Cayennetta&#8217; is a mildly spicy 3-4 inch chili pepper. It supplies abundant yields on upright, compact plants that require no staking; good for container and patio gardening. 2012 AAS winner. 69 days. (P)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1433\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pepper_CherryStuffer2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Pepper &#039;Cherry Stuffer&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Pepper &#039;Cherry Stuffer&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1433\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pepper_CherryStuffer2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pepper 'Cherry Stuffer'\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pepper_CherryStuffer2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pepper_CherryStuffer2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pepper_CherryStuffer2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pepper_CherryStuffer2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pepper_CherryStuffer2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pepper_CherryStuffer2-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1433\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pepper &#8216;Cherry Stuffer&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Pepper &#8216;Cherry Stuffer&#8217; is a sweet version of the popular &#8216;Cherry Bomb.&#8217; It features abundant production of 2-2.5 inch fruits on compact plants; it is good for containers. 73 days. (B, C)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1434\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/PepperCuteStuff2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Pepper &#039;Cute Stuff&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Pepper &#039;Cute Stuff&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1434\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/PepperCuteStuff2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pepper 'Cute Stuff'\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/PepperCuteStuff2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/PepperCuteStuff2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/PepperCuteStuff2-235x235.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/PepperCuteStuff2-27x27.jpg 27w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/PepperCuteStuff2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/PepperCuteStuff2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/PepperCuteStuff2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/PepperCuteStuff2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/PepperCuteStuff2-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/PepperCuteStuff2.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pepper &#8216;Cute Stuff&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Pepper &#8216;Cute Stuff&#8217; is an adorable mini bell pepper that is ideal for container gardening. The green bells measure 3 inches by 2.5 inches and ripen to sweet red at maturity. 62 days. (H)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1435\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pumpkin_MrWrinkles2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Pumpkin &#039;Mr. Wrinkles&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Pumpkin &#039;Mr. Wrinkles&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1435\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pumpkin_MrWrinkles2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin 'Mr. Wrinkles' \" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pumpkin_MrWrinkles2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pumpkin_MrWrinkles2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pumpkin_MrWrinkles2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pumpkin_MrWrinkles2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pumpkin_MrWrinkles2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Pumpkin_MrWrinkles2-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pumpkin &#8216;Mr. Wrinkles&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Pumpkin &#8216;Mr. Wrinkles&#8217; is a large (20-30 pounds) jack-o&#8217;-lantern-type pumpkin, with dark orange color, chunky stalk &#8220;handles,&#8221; and deep ribs. 105 days. (H, S, V)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1436\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/SpinachPython2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Spinach &#039;Python&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Spinach &#039;Python&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1436\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/SpinachPython2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Spinach 'Python'\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/SpinachPython2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/SpinachPython2-28x27.jpg 28w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/SpinachPython2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/SpinachPython2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/SpinachPython2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/SpinachPython2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/SpinachPython2-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spinach &#8216;Python&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Spinach &#8216;Python&#8217; is a fast grower, perfect for fall harvest of its smooth, dark green, arrowhead-shaped leaves; it is resistant to downy mildew. 35 days. (Jo)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1437\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Squash_GoldenEgg2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Squash &#039;Golden Egg&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Squash &#039;Golden Egg&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1437\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Squash_GoldenEgg2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Squash 'Golden Egg'\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Squash_GoldenEgg2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Squash_GoldenEgg2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Squash_GoldenEgg2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Squash_GoldenEgg2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Squash_GoldenEgg2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Squash_GoldenEgg2-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Squash &#8216;Golden Egg&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Squash &#8216;Golden Egg&#8217; is aptly named for its 5-inch golden fruits, with succulent creamy-fleshed summer squash. 41 days. (B)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1438\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/squashJester2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Squash &#039;Jester&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Squash &#039;Jester&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1438\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/squashJester2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Squash 'Jester'\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/squashJester2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/squashJester2-26x27.jpg 26w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/squashJester2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/squashJester2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/squashJester2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/squashJester2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/squashJester2-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Squash &#8216;Jester&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Squash &#8216;Jester&#8217; winter squash, an oval-shaped, delicate-type, is productive, pretty, and tasty. Jester produces 5-7 ivory- and green-striped fruits per short-vined plant. 95 days. (Jo)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1439\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/TomatoBigDaddy2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Tomato &#039;Big Daddy&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Tomato &#039;Big Daddy&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1439\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/TomatoBigDaddy2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato 'Big Daddy'\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/TomatoBigDaddy2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/TomatoBigDaddy2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/TomatoBigDaddy2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/TomatoBigDaddy2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/TomatoBigDaddy2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/TomatoBigDaddy2-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tomato &#8216;Big Daddy&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Tomato &#8216;Big Daddy&#8217; is bred from the popular &#8216;Big Boy,&#8217; but with improved disease-resistance and hot-weather fruit set. 77 days. (B)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1440\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Tomato_SweetZen2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Tomato &#039;Sweet Zen&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Tomato &#039;Sweet Zen&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1440\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Tomato_SweetZen2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato 'Sweet Zen'\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Tomato_SweetZen2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Tomato_SweetZen2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Tomato_SweetZen2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Tomato_SweetZen2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Tomato_SweetZen2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/Tomato_SweetZen2-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tomato &#8216;Sweet Zen&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Tomato &#8216;Sweet Zen&#8217; boasts sweet, bright red, grape tomatoes with a compact, determinate plant habit ideal for container and patio gardening. 63 days. (S)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1441\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/WatermelonFaerie2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"Watermelon &#039;Faerie&#039;\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Watermelon &#039;Faerie&#039;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1441\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/WatermelonFaerie2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Watermelon 'Faerie'\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/WatermelonFaerie2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/WatermelonFaerie2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/WatermelonFaerie2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/WatermelonFaerie2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/WatermelonFaerie2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/WatermelonFaerie2-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Watermelon &#8216;Faerie&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Watermelon &#8216;Faerie&#8217; is a unique, early producing melon, with sweet, pinkish-red flesh surrounded by a creamy, yellow rind. The small, personal-sized (7-8 inch) fruits pack high sugar content and crisp texture on compact plants, which are ideal for containers and patios. AAS 2012 winner. 72 days from seed; 60 days from transplants. (P)<br \/>\n(B) Burpee Seeds<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.burpee.com\">http:\/\/www.burpee.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(C) The Cook&#8217;s Garden<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooksgarden.com\">http:\/\/www.cooksgarden.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(H) Harris Seeds<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.harrisseeds.com\">http:\/\/www.harrisseeds.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Jo) Johnny&#8217;s Selected Seeds<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\">http:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Ju) Jung Quality Seeds<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jungseed.com\/\">http:\/\/www.jungseed.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(P) Park Seed<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parkseed.com\/\">http:\/\/www.parkseed.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(S) Stokes Seeds<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stokeseeds.com\/\">www.stokeseeds.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(V) Veseys<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.veseys.com\/\">www.veseys.com <\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What better way to scratch your gardening itch this winter than to page through garden catalogs or surf websites with the promise of mouth-watering produce for the coming growing season! Here&#8217;s a look at just a few of the new vegetable seed offerings for 2012. Try a few alongside your old standby favorites so that you can compare performance in your garden. Following the description of each vegetable is the number of days to maturity&#8230;<span id=\"post-label-1403\" class=\"sr-only\">Read more about New Vegetable Varieties 2012<\/span><a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/\" aria-labelledby=\"post-label-1403\">[Read More]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,21,26,29],"tags":[],"coauthors":[46],"class_list":["post-1403","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plants","category-seasonal-information","category-vegetables","category-winter","publication-winter-gardening-stories","publication-yard-and-garden-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>New Vegetable Varieties 2012 - Indiana Yard and Garden - Purdue Consumer Horticulture<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"New Vegetable Varieties 2012 - Indiana Yard and Garden - Purdue Consumer Horticulture\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"What better way to scratch your gardening itch this winter than to page through garden catalogs or surf websites with the promise of mouth-watering produce for the coming growing season! Here&#8217;s a look at just a few of the new vegetable seed offerings for 2012. Try a few alongside your old standby favorites so that you can compare performance in your garden. Following the description of each vegetable is the number of days to maturity...Read more about New Vegetable Varieties 2012[Read More]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Indiana Yard and Garden - Purdue Consumer Horticulture\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Purdue-Home-Hort-716960998353855\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2012-02-21T19:25:38+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2016-10-07T15:09:06+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BasilCaesarCropped2-150x150.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Rosie Lerner\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@PurdueHomeHort\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@PurdueHomeHort\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Rosie Lerner\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Rosie Lerner\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/477baba12dde3a697415f60d785c9b1b\"},\"headline\":\"New Vegetable Varieties 2012\",\"datePublished\":\"2012-02-21T19:25:38+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2016-10-07T15:09:06+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":770,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2012\\\/02\\\/BasilCaesarCropped2-150x150.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Plants\",\"Seasonal Information\",\"Vegetables\",\"Winter\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\\\/\",\"name\":\"New Vegetable Varieties 2012 - Indiana Yard and Garden - Purdue Consumer Horticulture\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2012\\\/02\\\/BasilCaesarCropped2-150x150.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2012-02-21T19:25:38+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2016-10-07T15:09:06+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2012\\\/02\\\/BasilCaesarCropped2.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2012\\\/02\\\/BasilCaesarCropped2.jpg\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":946,\"caption\":\"Basil 'Caesar'\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"New Vegetable Varieties 2012\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/\",\"name\":\"Indiana Yard and Garden - Purdue Consumer Horticulture\",\"description\":\"A Purdue Extension Service for Home Gardeners\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Indiana Yard and Garden \u2013 Purdue Consumer Horticulture\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2021\\\/03\\\/PU-H-Full-RGB.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2021\\\/03\\\/PU-H-Full-RGB.png\",\"width\":1257,\"height\":225,\"caption\":\"Indiana Yard and Garden \u2013 Purdue Consumer Horticulture\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/Purdue-Home-Hort-716960998353855\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/PurdueHomeHort\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/477baba12dde3a697415f60d785c9b1b\",\"name\":\"Rosie Lerner\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.purdue.edu\\\/hla\\\/sites\\\/yardandgarden\\\/author\\\/rosie\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"New Vegetable Varieties 2012 - Indiana Yard and Garden - Purdue Consumer Horticulture","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"New Vegetable Varieties 2012 - Indiana Yard and Garden - Purdue Consumer Horticulture","og_description":"What better way to scratch your gardening itch this winter than to page through garden catalogs or surf websites with the promise of mouth-watering produce for the coming growing season! Here&#8217;s a look at just a few of the new vegetable seed offerings for 2012. Try a few alongside your old standby favorites so that you can compare performance in your garden. Following the description of each vegetable is the number of days to maturity...Read more about New Vegetable Varieties 2012[Read More]","og_url":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/","og_site_name":"Indiana Yard and Garden - Purdue Consumer Horticulture","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Purdue-Home-Hort-716960998353855\/","article_published_time":"2012-02-21T19:25:38+00:00","article_modified_time":"2016-10-07T15:09:06+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BasilCaesarCropped2-150x150.jpg","type":"","width":"","height":""}],"author":"Rosie Lerner","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@PurdueHomeHort","twitter_site":"@PurdueHomeHort","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Rosie Lerner","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/"},"author":{"name":"Rosie Lerner","@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/#\/schema\/person\/477baba12dde3a697415f60d785c9b1b"},"headline":"New Vegetable Varieties 2012","datePublished":"2012-02-21T19:25:38+00:00","dateModified":"2016-10-07T15:09:06+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/"},"wordCount":770,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BasilCaesarCropped2-150x150.jpg","articleSection":["Plants","Seasonal Information","Vegetables","Winter"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/","url":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/","name":"New Vegetable Varieties 2012 - Indiana Yard and Garden - Purdue Consumer Horticulture","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BasilCaesarCropped2-150x150.jpg","datePublished":"2012-02-21T19:25:38+00:00","dateModified":"2016-10-07T15:09:06+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BasilCaesarCropped2.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/BasilCaesarCropped2.jpg","width":1000,"height":946,"caption":"Basil 'Caesar'"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/new-vegetable-varieties-2012\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New Vegetable Varieties 2012"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/","name":"Indiana Yard and Garden - Purdue Consumer Horticulture","description":"A Purdue Extension Service for Home Gardeners","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/#organization","name":"Indiana Yard and Garden \u2013 Purdue Consumer Horticulture","url":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/PU-H-Full-RGB.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/PU-H-Full-RGB.png","width":1257,"height":225,"caption":"Indiana Yard and Garden \u2013 Purdue Consumer Horticulture"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Purdue-Home-Hort-716960998353855\/","https:\/\/x.com\/PurdueHomeHort"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/#\/schema\/person\/477baba12dde3a697415f60d785c9b1b","name":"Rosie Lerner","url":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/author\/rosie\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1403","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1403"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1403\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1588,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1403\/revisions\/1588"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1403"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1403"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1403"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/yardandgarden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=1403"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}