Dr. Wyche's Yellow:

Dr. Wyche's Yellow is an heirloom tomato that produces large, oblate fruit with orange skins and a rich tomato flavor.  Listed in her book 100 Heirlooms for the American Garden, Dr. Carolyn Male touts the flavor of Dr. Wyche's Tomato as so deep and rich that it can "compete with best of the red and pink varieties."  We'd agree.  In fact, if you're not normally a fan of yellow tomatoes, this tomato would be one to challenge your views.

A founding member of the Seed Saver's Exchange, Dr. Wyche was an avid seed collector who freely shared his collection with gardeners all across the United States.  His notable contributions include this variety and the beloved Cherokee Trail of Tears bean.  Just before his death in 1985, he sent seeds for his yellow beefsteak tomato, which he had named "Hot Yellow" to John D. Green, who passed them along to tomato connoisseur Craig LeHoullier.  The variety was renamed just prior to its public release, in honor of its longtime steward, Dr. Wyche. 

 Kellogg's Breakfast:

This West Virginia heirloom was made famous by a humble farmer, Derrell Kellogg, who preserved the variety in Redford, Michigan. Its bright orange fruit bursts with sweetness and can grow up to 2 lbs. A favorite amongst many seasoned gardeners. Delicious sliced, juiced, canned, or cut fresh for salads.

Mortgage Lifter:

This variety was developed in the 1930's by a radiator mechanic working from his home-based repair shop in Logan, West Virginia. Like many depression era home owners, M.C. Byles (aka Radiator Charlie) was concerned about paying off his home loan. Mr. Byles developed his renowned tomato by crossbreeding four large-fruited varieties of tomatoes: German Johnson, Beefsteak, an Italian variety, and an English variety.

Mr. Byles planted the latter three varieties in a circle around the German Johnson, which he hand-pollinated using a baby's ear syringe. From the resulting tomatoes, he saved the seeds and for the next six years he continued the painstaking process of cross pollinating the best seedlings.

In the 1940's, Radiator Charlie sold his Mortgage Lifter tomato plants for $1 each. The variety gained in popularity and gardeners came from as far away as 200 miles to buy his seedlings. Charlie was able to pay off his $6,000 home loan in six years, hence the name Mortgage Lifter.

 Cherokee Purple:

The Cherokee Purple Tomato is a North American heirloom cultivar originally grown by the Cherokee people in the area of Eastern Tennessee. This tomato variety was popularized by tomato enthusiast and expert Craig LeHoullier, who received the seeds from John D. Green.

After growing the seeds, Craig called the unnamed tomato “Cherokee Purple” and sent the seeds to the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. Cherokee Purple is now one of America’s favorite gourmet heirloom tomatoes and is often listed as one of the top-tasting tomato varieties.

This is a rare Italian heirloom tomato from Ohio. A mid to late season tomato plant (80–85 days) with potato leaf foliage. They produce these pink beefsteak tomatoes that are very meaty. The average weight ranged from 8 ounces to 10 ounces. They have an excellent flavor to them, with a perfect balance of sweetness to acidity. These could be used for slicing, sandwiches, and canning.

Warsaw Pasta

The classic pasta alternative. This is a new spaghetti squash from Poland.

This excellent OP strain's flesh has the best noodle-like consistency in our trials. Slightly sweet, nutty flavor. Oblong in shape with ivory skin that changes to pale yellow at maturity. An excellent pasta alternative — bake or boil, fork out the flesh, and top the "spaghetti" with your favorite sauce.

Table King Acorn

Table King Acorn comes from the Native Americans, developed and cultivated in their gardens long before the arrival of the explorers and settlers. Traditionally, squash was grown alongside beans and corn as part of the "three sisters" group; these three vegetables greatly benefit each other’s growth.

South Anna Butternut

South Anna is a new Downy Mildew resistant butternut developed from a cross between Seminole Pumpkin and Waltham butternut. Edmund made the cross in 2011 and has been working on it each year since, intensively selecting for Downy Mildew resistance, productivity, eating quality, dry matter, keeping quality, and butternut shape. This is F8 seed (the eighth generation after the cross).

Honey Boat Delicata

Taste Honey Boat and you'll think you're truly eating a spoonful of honey!

Many claim that this refined Delicata is the "sweetest squash in existence". Long fruits have the traditional green striping of Delicatas, but with coppery skin instead of the classic yellow. Holds well and keeps its sweetness through storage. Developed by Oregon State University vegetable breeder Jim Baggett.

Magic Cushaw

The Magic Cushaw Squash is a striking heirloom variety, distinguishable by its elongated bell shape and a skin that exhibits a tapestry of pale green and creamy white stripes. The flesh within is a vibrant yellow-orange, dense and succulent, with a mellow, sweet flavor that hints at a blend of pumpkin and butternut squash. This versatile squash can be roasted, baked, or pureed, making it an excellent choice for both savory dishes and sweet treats. It is particularly delightful in seasonal soups, stews, pies, and as a filling for raviolis. The Magic Cushaw Squash not only offers culinary delights but is also a visually stunning centerpiece for an autumnal table-scape.

Spaghetti Squash

As a winter squash, it’s known for its unique flesh that separates into spaghetti-like strands when cooked—a fun and nutritious alternative to pasta.