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Jersey Night Asparagus

Jason Himmelwright — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:46:46 +0000

A marked improvement over Mary Washington, with a much higher percent of male plants which produce larger spears.

Pink Lemonade Blueberry

Jason Himmelwright — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:46:44 +0000

White flowers tinged pink appear on this Blueberry in early spring. Pale green berries follow the flowers, ripening to a deep pink with a good mild flavor and firmness. Great fall and winter interest.

Purple Passion Asparagus

Jason Himmelwright — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:46:52 +0000

Tender spears are a beautiful deep burgundy in color. More tender, mild and sweet than standard varieties. Vigorous and productive, producing spears ready for harvesting a year earlier than most varieties.

Zestar Apple

Jason Himmelwright — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:00:41 +0000

University of MN, 1998. A wonderful new apple cultivar from the the University of MN. At last, an early apple that is crisp and juicy! Best known for its excellent sweet tart flavor. Has a much longer storage life than other early apples. Excellent for fresh eating and cooking. Ripens in late August in MN.

Moongold Apricot

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:27:59 +0000

Light orange color fruit. Flavor is sweet, but with a slight acidity. Blooms 3rd week of April. Ripens before Sungold, 1.75″ fruit hangs on tree until ripe. Released by University of Minnesota. Sungold recommended pollinator.

Sungold Apricot

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:27:48 +0000

Bright, clear gold, 1.25″ fruit. Fruit hangs on tree until ripe. Flavor is mild and sweet. Eating quality good; sauce is fair to good and jam is very good. Late variety. Upright habit of growth. Released by the University of MN. in 1960. Use Moongold for pollinator.

Heritage Rasberry

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:26:35 +0000

This selection prefers the cooler climate of the Northwest or coastal conditions. Second-year growth produces a summer crop of delectable red fruit, then yields a fall crop, usually the most abundant of the two crops. Deciduous. Full sun. Rambling canes grow vigorously to 5 to 6 feet long.

Caroline Rasberry

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:26:34 +0000

This is a University of Maryland variety that has proven to be one of the most productive varieties for the East and Midwest. It is considered to be the new standard for fall bearing varieties. Fruit is larger than Heritage, more productive and the taste is very flavorful. Caroline is vigorous and more tolerant of root rot and yellow rust than Heritage. Fruits earlier than Heritage. Leaf coverage reduces sunscald on berry. Self-fertile. (Zone 4-7)

Summercrisp Pear

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:26:32 +0000

Recognized for many years as the hardiest pear from the University of Minnesota, released in 1985. Free of fireblight. An annual bearer. Fruit is pyriform in shape, 2.5-3″ in diameter and 3-3.5″ long. Blooms early in May. The fruit should be harvested in mid-August when crisp and still green with a red blush. Fruit harvested at that time is sweet and crisp, and may be stored up to 2 months.

Mount Royal Plum

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:26:32 +0000

Blue – European Plum. Good eaten off tree. Excellent for dessert, jam and preserves. Tender, juicy flesh. Considered the best blue cultivar in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Height 8-12′.