Availability expanding for six AAS-winning edible varieties

June 9, 2016 – Six All-America Selections vegetable/edible winners are now more accessible to North American growers and gardeners.

All three patio/container tomatoes from Pro-Veg Seeds Ltd. from the UK (Fantastico, Lizzano and Terenzo) are now available to order in smaller quantities directly from A. P. Whaley LLC in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. Orders can be taken at www.awhaley.com or by phone at 608-437-9081.

Terenzo F1: Vigorous variety, well adapted for hanging baskets. Tidy low-growing, high yielding trailing plants, only 25 to 30 cm height. Easy to grow cherry tomato, resistant to cracking and easy to pick throughout summer.

Lizzano F1: The first late blight (Phytophthora infestans) tolerant cherry fruited semi-determinate variety on the market. It produces vigorous, healthy plants. Generates high yields, allowing continuous harvesting over a long period.

Fantastico F1: Grape-sized tomatoes, trailing determinate variety with an attractivbushy growing habit and some late blight (Phytophthora infestans) tolerance. Plants produce masses of sweet tasting fruits which have an excellent shelf life.

Another AAS Winner, Melemon, was temporarily unavailable for sale but is now readily available, direct from the breeder, Known-You Seed Co. Ltd. Visit www.knownyou.com or email international@knownyou.com

Melemon F1: This early, high-yielding melon grows multiple fruits on strong plants. AAS Judges related the taste of this melon to honeydew, but with a surprising tangy sweet and tart taste.

Two classic AAS Winners that are garden favorites, Hansel and Gretel eggplants, are now available from PanAmerican Seed Company. These All-America Selection winning varieties have been acquired by PanAmerican Seed so that home gardeners and market farmers can continue to enjoy them well into the future. Call 630-231-1400 or email custserv@panamseed.com for more information.

Hansel F1: Dark purple elongated fruits form in clusters and can be harvested as a miniature eggplant or when fruits reach 6 to 10 inches long. The highly productive plants can be grown in-ground or in a patio container. Much higher yielding and earlier maturing than OP varieties currently on the market.

Gretel F1: Clusters of white, tender, teardrop shaped fruit are borne on highly productive plants. Harvest as a miniature fruit or when they reach 4 to 6 inches long. Plants are slightly larger than Hansel but still can be grown in-ground or in a patio container. The bitter-free fruit can be prepared the same way as Hansel.