New Vegetables for 2017

'Patio Choice Yellow' tomato

Got small spaces? 'Patio Choice Yellow' F1 tomato may be right for you.

An All-America Selections winner, this tomato is a compact, determinate plant growing only 15 to 18 inches tall. It's the perfect size for container growing on a balcony or other small space.

Vines can bear 100 fruit and begin bearing in only 65 days from sowing seed.  The 1 inch bright yellow fruit are mildly sweet with a touch of acid.

'Antares' F1 bulb fennel

Why not try something new in your garden this year? 'Antares' F1 fennel not only produces an edible bulb, it's fine textured fronds are very ornamental in the garden. You can grow the plant for its culinary seed and it is also a favorite food for swallowtail butterflies and other pollinators.

The bulbs are said to have an improved, almost sweet licorice-anise flavor as compared to other market varieties. It is also a week slower to bolt.

Fennel is a warm season vegetable that will grow bulbs 4 to 5 inches in diameter and foliage 24 inches tall. Grow in rows 6 inches apart with 24 inches between rows. The plant is ready to harvest 68 days from sowing seed or 58 days from transplanting. Plants can be grown in a container if desired.

Photo credit -  All-America Selections