VINES
Cherry Type Tomatoes
Chadwick’s Cherry
| 80–90 days |
| Indeterminate |
| This tomato was developed by the late Alan Chadwick of England. Chadwick was famous in gardening circles for introducing (actually re–introducing) the concepts and practices of French intensive gardening and bio–dynamic systems. These tomatoes are both juicy and prolific. The sweet flavour of the tiny (1.5”) round fruit is considered by some to be the best flavour or medium–sized cherry tomatoes. Great for salads or popping into your mouth. |
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Isis Candy
| 70–80 days |
| Indeterminate |
| A family heirloom donated to Seed Savers’ Exchange by Joe Bratka in 1992. A tiny (¾”) red fruit swirled with gold and possessing a wonderfully sweet taste. Very productive. |
Black/Purple Tomatoes
Black Krim
| 85 days |
| Indeterminate |
| Russian heirloom named for the island of Krim, in the Black Sea. Medium to large fruit that is brownish–black (can turn almost black with enough heat) with dark green shoulders. Excellent flavour, very productive. |
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Black Sea Man
| 75 days |
| Determinate |
| Potato–leaved, this Russian heirloom grows to just 3’ tall – perfect for containers and small plots. One of the few tomatoes that does well in cool, wet summer conditions. Good–sized 4-5” fruits are a deep mahogany colour and have a rich, full–bodied taste. |
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Eva Purple Ball
| 65–80 days |
| Indeterminate |
| Originating from the Black Forest area of Germany, it produces heavy yields of delicious, medium–sized, perfectly spherical pink–purple fruits. It has demonstrated outstanding tolerance of foliage disease and variable weather conditions, yielding high numbers of fruit consistently. |
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Red/Pink Tomatoes
Beefsteak
| 90 days |
| Indeterminate |
| Pre–1916 – The tomato that gave large tomatoes their descriptive moniker. This variety produces large, red, meaty fruit that average almost a pound each and full of rich, sweet flavour. Great for sandwiches and salads. |
Savignac
| 80 days |
| Indeterminate |
| A Canadian tomato also known as “Dufresne” and was given by Raymond Dufresne of Joliette to Frere Armand Savignac in the 1930’s. Produces large amounts of medium–sized, rose–red, round fruits that are juicy and sweet. Perfect for fresh eating and canning. |
Striped Tomatoes
Tigerella
| 55–65 days |
| Indeterminate |
| An old English greenhouse variety this delightful tomato ripens early and keeps producing over a long period. The 4–6 oz fruits are a picturesque red with orange stripes and have a bit a tangy flavour. |
Yellow/Orange Tomatoes
Amana Orange
| 90 days |
| Indeterminate |
| Originally from the Amana Colonies in Iowa this variety produces a large number of beautiful, orange tomatoes that grow to about 1 lb. Disease–resistant, with a mild pleasing taste. |
Yellow Brandywine
| 80 days |
| Indeterminate |
| Potato–leaved – 1900’s. This late–maturing tomato provides large, 1–2 lb meaty fruit with an intense flavour, almost tart. A beautiful, bright yellow, this variety is loved by gourmet restaurants, due to its delightful taste. Although it’s late maturing, it’s quite drought tolerant. |
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Grapes
Valiant Grapes
| Height: | 6m/20ft |
| Spread: | 1m/3ft |
| Foliage: | Light green |
| Fruit: | Blue |
| This grape is a multipurpose vine offering excellent grapes for fresh eating, juicing or jelly production. The vine is excellent for arbors and trellises. | |
Kiwis
Arctic Beauty Hardy Kiwi (female)
| Height: | 2m/6ft |
| Spread: | 1m/3ft |
| Fruit: | 2.5 cm sweet green |
| Foliage: | Pale pink, white, green |
| Ripens: | September |
Arctic Beauty Hardy Kiwi (male)
| Height: | 2m/6ft |
| Spread: | 1m/3ft |
| Fruit: | Pollinator |
| Foliage: | Pink, white, green |
| Ripens: | September |
| The young plant has purple foliage while the mature plant offers a variety of colour. | |
Others
Common Hops Vine
| Height: | 6m/20ft |
| Spread: | 2m/6ft |
| Fruit: | Green |
| Foliage: | Lime green |
| Ripens: | September |
| This vine is a vigorous grower and can provide excellent shade and privacy. The hops formed are a valuable ingredient in beer making but they also provide an excellent character feature that lasts through the winter. | |
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Engleman Ivy
| Foliage: | Glossy Green |
| Habit: | Twining Vine |
| Fall Colour: | Red |
| Hardiness: | Zone 3 |
| A selection of Virginia Creeper with smaller leaves. Less vigorous but is self–clinging. Deep red fall colour. | |
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Mandarin Honeysuckle
| Height: | 5m/17ft |
| Spread: | 2m/6.5ft |
| Foliage: | Copper to glossy green |
| Flowers: | Orange red |
| Vigorous, twining deciduous vine with attractive copper coloured spring foliage that matures to a glossy green. Orange–red tubular flowers have a yellow throat. Requires support structure. | |
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Virginia Creeper
| Foliage: | Glossy Green |
| Habit: | Twining Vine |
| Fall Colour: | Red |
| Hardiness: | Zone 2 |
| A fast growing vine with small blue fruit and dark green foliage that turns crimson red in the fall. Excellent for covering fences and buildings. | |
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