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Cool Season Veggies

EDIBLES

We offer a broad selection of vegetables, herbs, fruiting shrubs, and fruiting trees. You will find heirloom varieties as well as those bred for disease resistance, container gardening, and more. Each year we grow both classic and unique cultivars, focusing on varieties that are proven to grow well in our climate. Our herb selection, full of unusual varieties, is especially celebrated, particularly during our annual spring Herb Fest. We are committed to locate and purchase only non-GMO vegetable and herb varieties. In the rare case of pest or disease outbreaks on edibles, we use only organic-safe treatments.  

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The following lists are complete growing lists for 2024. Because Painters makes them available at maturity and according to seasonal planting readiness, not all items will be available at the same time. Sign up for our newsletter and/or follow social media to receive weekly updates.

2024 Perennial Edibles

Scientific Name
Name
Variety
Notes
Self-Fruitful

Malus domestica

Apple
Stayman
amazing flavor & texture, produces until frost

Malus domestica

Apple
Mutsu
large fruit, complex and unique flavor
Malus domestica
Apple
Fuji
crisp & juicy texture, great for applesauce
Malus domestica
Apple
Cortland
Improved version of red McIntosh, sweeter
Malus domestica
Apple
Honeycrisp
very crisp and sweet, large fruit
Malus domestica
Apple
Gala
sweet and popular, keeps well
Malus domestica
Apple
Jonagold
Cross of Jonathan and Golden Delicious, tasty fruit
Malus domestica
Apple
Pink Lady
tart yet sweet, very popular flavor
Malus domestica
Apple
Red Delicious
disease resistant, high yielding, pollinates many others
Diospyros kaki
Asian Persimmon
Hana Fuyu
Non-astringent, very large fruit, but ***only hardy to zone 7***
Self Fruitful
Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus
Sweet Purple
sweeter than green varieties, large spears, wait 2 years to harvest
Self Fruitful
Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus
Purple Passion
sweeter than green varieties, large spears, wait 2 years to harvest
Self Fruitful
Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus (Male)
Jersey Giant
very large spears, very high yields, wait 2 years to harvest
Self Fruitful
Rubus fruticosus
Blackberry, Thornless
Chester
most winter-hardy of thornless varieties, tolerates heat/humidity, sweet fruit
Self Fruitful
Rubus hybrid
Blackberry, Thornless
Triple Crown
large, firm and sweet berries, thornless and fast growing
Self Fruitful
Vaccinium hybrid
Blueberry, Northern Highbush
Chandler
exceptionally large sweet berries, mid season & very long harvest
Vaccinium hybrid
Blueberry, Northern Highbush
Duke
leading early cultivar, high yeild & tasty berries, pretty fall foliage
Vaccinium hybrid
Blueberry, Northern Highbush
Blueray
handles both cold winters & hot summers, very large sweet midseason berries
Vaccinium hybrid
Blueberry, Northern Highbush
Bluegold
heavy crops, excellent flavor, compact habit, midseason
Vaccinium hybrid
Blueberry, Northern Highbush
Bluecrop
high yields of sweet fruit midsummer
Vaccinium hybrid
Blueberry, Northern Highbush
Patriot
more spreading habit can be good for containers, mildly sweet berries
Vaccinium hybrid
Blueberry, Rabbiteye
Climax
heat resistant, high yielding, sweet & lightly spicy fruit
Vaccinium hybrid
Blueberry, Rabbiteye
Premier
large and flavorful berries mid to late spring
Vaccinium hybrid
Blueberry, Southern Highbush
Misty
popular ornamental variety, high yields of sweet berries early season
Vaccinium hybrid
Blueberry, Southern Highbush
Pink Lemonade
sweet pink fruit, pretty fall color, midseason fruit
Vaccinium hybrid
Blueberry, Southern Highbush
Sunshine Blue
very attractive and tasty, midseason fruit (crosses w/most bbs)
Prunus avium
Cherry
'Bing'
***difficult to grow in warm climates (z5-7)***, needs another sweet cherry
Malus
Crabapple
Toringo
good pollinator for other apples, good for preserves
Sambucus canadensis
Elderberry
Bob Gordon
pretty blooms, larger & sweeter berries, needs another type for good production
Sambucus canadensis
Elderberry
Ranch
pretty blooms, prolific berries, needs another type for best production
Ficus carica
Fig
Brown Turkey & Chicago Hardy are hardiest, often dies back to ground
Self Fruitful
Lycium barbarum
Goji Berry
easy to grow, prolific
Self Fruitful
Vitis vinifera
Grape, Green/White, seedless
Marquis
very productive, great flavor & very juicy, great fresh or preserved
Self Fruitful
Vitis labrusca
Grape, blue-black, seedless
Concord
one of best blue-black grapes, good for preserves & juice
Self Fruitful
Actinidia arguta
Hardy Kiwi
Prolific
Self fertile, small fruits, takes several years to produce
Self Fruitful
Armoracia rusticana
Horseradish
Czech
easy to grow, harvest in 1 yr & leave part of root so it is perennial
Self Fruitful
Morus
Mulberry
Everbearing
***cold sensitive (zone 7)***, dwarf works well in containers, prolific
Self Fruitful
Passiflora incarnata
Passionflower Vine
Typically available in fall season (hard to overwinter in pots, but once established in garden, almost invasive & very prolific
Self Fruitful
Asimina triloba
Paw Paw
beautiful native tree, unique blooms, needs a different cultivar/plant 3 ss
Prunus persica
Peach
Contender
more cold hardy than many, very disease resistant
Self Fruitful
Prunus persica
Peach
Redhaven
great flavor, vigorous, disease resistant
Self Fruitful
Prunus persica
Peach
Redskin
good for areas w/late frost dates but not too hot (z5-8), fast growing
Self Fruitful
Pyrus communis
Pear
Kieffer
flavorful, heavy yields, tolerates drought & flood, plant another pear for best production
Pyrus communis
Pear
Ayers
aka sugar pear, very sweet fruit, more production w/another pear
Pyrus
Pear, Asian
Shinseiki
pretty, fragrant blooms in spring, heavy fruiting, pollinate w/any other pear
Pyrus
Pear, Asian
Shinko
sweet, juicy and very crisp, apple shaped fruit, pollinate w/any other pear
Prunus salicina
Plum
Methley
great vigor & production, beauiful spring blooms
Self Fruitful
Prunus salicina
Plum
Santa Rosa
sweet, firm fruit, beautiful habit and spring blooms
Self Fruitful
Rubus x
Raspberry
Royalty
purple when ripe, sweet, very productive & pest resistant
Self Fruitful
Rubus idaeus var. strigosus
Raspberry
Fall Gold
large, sweet-tart yellow berries in spring & fall, thorned canes
Self Fruitful
Rheum rhabarbarum
Rhubarb
Victoria
thick and very red stalks, not stringy or tough, wait 2 years for harvest
Self Fruitful
Aronia x grandiflora
Serviceberry
Autumn Brilliance
Sometimes also have ss Downy & Shadblow… Downy has best fruit next to Saskatoon (native to northwest, wants cooler weather)
Self Fruitful
Fragaria x ananassa
Strawberry, Everbearing
Quinault
Best flavor, but do not hold well - eat right away
Self Fruitful
Fragaria x ananassa
Strawberry, June Bearing
Chandler
Last longer after picking, and production through spring into summer
Self Fruitful
2024 Perennial Edibles
2024 Vegetables and Herbs
Anise Hyssop
Arugula, Speedy
Basil, African Blue
Basil, Cinnamon
Basil, Everleaf Genovese
Basil, Holy
Basil, Holy - Red and Green
Basil, Lemon
Basil, Pesto Perpetuo
Basil, Purple Ruffles
Basil, Red Ruben
Basil, Sweet
Basil, Sweet Large Leaf Italian
Basil, Thai Siam Queen
Basil. Lettuce Leaf Tuscany
Borage
Broccoli, Imperial
Brussels Sprout, Jade Cross
Cabbage, China Express
Cabbage, Ruby Perfection
Cabbage, Savoy Ace
Cabbage, Stone Head
Calendula
Catnip
Cauliflower, Snow Crown
Cauliflower, Veronica-Romanesco
Chamomile, German/Common
Chives, Common
Chives, Garlic
Cilantro, Santo
Collards, Flash
Cucumber, H-19 Little Leaf (Pickling)
Cucumber, Marketmore 76 (Slicer)
Curry Plant
Cutting Celery
Dill, Fernleaf
Dill, Superdukat
Echinacea angustifolia
Eggplant, Black Beauty
Eggplant, Millionaire
Eucalyptus, Baby Blue Bouquet
Fennel, Bronze
Feverfew
French Tarragon
Germander, Upright (Teucrium chamaedrys)
Jewels of Opar
Kale, Beira
Kale, Red Russian
Kale, Toscano
Kale, Winterbor
Kohlrabi, Kossak
Lavender, Phenomenal
Lavender, Superblue
Lavender, Vera (Lavandula angustifolia)
Leek, King Richard
Lemon Balm
Lemon Grass, East Indian
Lemon Verbena
Lettuce, Buttercrunch
Lettuce, Leaf Dark Red Lollo Rossa
Lettuce, Leaf Encore Mix
Lettuce, Leaf Salad Bowl Green
Lettuce, Romaine Parris Island
Lovage
Marjoram, Sweet
Melon, Cantaloupe 'Sarah's Choice'
Mexican Mint Marigold
Mexican Oregano
Mint, Apple Mint
Mint, Berries and Cream
Mint, Curly Mint
Mint, Eastern Desert Mint
Mint, Mojito Mint
Mint, Orange Mint
Mint, Peppermint
Mint, Spearmint
Mint, Strawberry Mint
Mustard Mix, America Mizuna
Nasturtium, Dwf Jewel Mix
Okra, Clemson Spineless
Onion, White Lisbon Bunching
Pak Choi, Joi Choi
Parsley, Flat Leaf Italian
Parsley, Moss Curled
Patchouli
Pepper, Anaheim
Pepper, California Wonder
Pepper, Ghost
Pepper, Giant Marconi
Pepper, Golden California Wonder
Pepper, Habanero Red
Pepper, Hungarian Hot Wax
Pepper, Jalapeno
Pepper, Keystone Red Giant
Pepper, Lunchbox Mix
Pepper, Orange Bell
Pepper, Poblano
Pepper, Purple Beauty
Pepper, Red Cayenne Long Slim
Pepper, Scotch Bonnet Red
Pepper, Serrano
Pepper, Shishito
Pepper, Sweet Banana
Pepper, Tobasco
Pumpkin, New England Pie
Pumpkin, Spookie
Rosemary, Arp
Rosemary, Hills Hardy
Sage, Bergartten
Sage, Garden Grey
Sage, Pineapple
Sage, Purple
Sage, Tricolor
Salad Burnet
Salvia, Pineapple Sage
Santolina, Grey Lavender Cotton
Savory, Summer
Savory, Winter
Spinach, Savoy Bloomsdale
Stevia
Summer Squash, Black Zucchini
Summer Squash, Early Summer Crookneck
Summer Squash, Scallop Early White Bush
Swiss Chard, Bright Lights
Tarragon, French
Thyme, English (Thymus vulgaris)
Thyme, Hi-Ho Silver (Thymus argentea)
Thyme, Magic Carpet (Thymus serpyllum)
Thyme, Pink Chintz (Thymus serpyllum)
Tomatillo, Super Verde
Tomato, Amish Paste
Tomato, Better Boy
Tomato, Big Beef
Tomato, Boxcar Willie
Tomato, Brandywine Red
Tomato, Celebrity Plus
Tomato, Cherokee Purple
Tomato, Dancing with Smurfs
Tomato, Early Girl
Tomato, German Johnson Pink
Tomato, Juliet
Tomato, Lemon Boy
Tomato, Mortgage Lifter
Tomato, Pineapple
Tomato, Roma Plum
Tomato, Sungold
Tomato, Sweet Million
Tomato, Yellow Pear
Valerian, Common
Watermelon, Sugar Baby
2024 Vegetables and Herbs
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