KCCG Warm Season Plants
Summer Plants Available April 25th (Green Card & Yellow Cards) - April 26th (All Cards)
![gaudi-eggplant](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/gaudi-eggplant.jpg 300w)
65 days - Dark purple flesh with classic teardrop shape. Prolific yields on strong upright plants with good stress tolerance.
![Orient-Express-Eggplant](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Orient-Express-Eggplant-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Orient-Express-Eggplant-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Orient-Express-Eggplant.jpg 600w)
58 days. Attractive, slender 8-10”, glossy black fruits in long Oriental style. Ready up to 2 weeks before other early varieties. Tender, delicately flavored and quick cooking. (hybrid)
![Ping-Tung-Long-Eggplant](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ping-Tung-Long-Eggplant-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ping-Tung-Long-Eggplant-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ping-Tung-Long-Eggplant.jpg 600w)
70 days. Heirloom Asian eggplant, prolific and early-producing. Glossy purple fruits are slender, 12-18” long and 1-2” wide. Potential yield of 20 fruits per plant, vigorous, disease and stress tolerant.
![Big-Bertha](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Big-Bertha-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Big-Bertha-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Big-Bertha.jpg 600w)
72 days. Huge thick-walled fruits, 6-7” long, 4” across. Dark green, ripening to red, and tender. Vigorous plants bear heavily.(hybrid)
![Early-Sunsation-Bell-Pepper](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Early-Sunsation-Bell-Pepper-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Early-Sunsation-Bell-Pepper-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Early-Sunsation-Bell-Pepper.jpg 600w)
70 days. Big blocky bell peppers, 4” long and nearly as wide, smooth and consistently well-shaped. Plants are tolerant to most pepper virus diseases and 3 races of bacterial spot. Extra sweet when fully yellow. (hybrid)
![Gypsy-Pepper](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Gypsy-Pepper-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Gypsy-Pepper-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Gypsy-Pepper.jpg 600w)
50 days. Very early and prolific pepper. Fruits are wedge shaped, 2-3 lobes, 3-4” long, greenish yellow turning to orange red. Compact plants. (hybrid)
![Orange-Blaze-Bell-Pepper](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Orange-Blaze-Bell-Pepper.jpg 300w)
70 days – 3-4” peppers ripen early – only 65-70 days from transplant to full orange color. Very sweet flavor and exceptional disease resistance. All America Selections winner.
![Red-Knight-Bell-Pepper](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Red-Knight-Bell-Pepper-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Red-Knight-Bell-Pepper-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Red-Knight-Bell-Pepper.jpg 600w)
55 days green, 75 days red. Big, blocky, thick walled, fruit and sweet. King Arthur type with better disease resistance in more compact, open plant. (hybrid)
![Anaheim-Pepper](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Anaheim-Pepper-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Anaheim-Pepper-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Anaheim-Pepper.jpg 600w)
68 days: Very popular, mildly hot, meaty, large peppers. Plants grow 30” tall and yield an abundance of 7-8” long chiles with a shiny green color or ripening to a mellow red color. An easy pepper to grow. (open pollinated)
![Ancho-101](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ancho-101-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ancho-101-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ancho-101.jpg 600w)
80 days: Mildly pungent 'Ancho 101' plays a fundamental role in Mexican cuisine, appearing in traditional dishes such as rellenos, tamales, and red chili sauce. It's referred to as Poblano in its fresh form and Ancho when dried. Dried peppers can be ground to produce chili powder. Plants produce lots of 4–6″ tapered, juicy fruits that ripen from green to red.
![Cayenne](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cayenne-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cayenne-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cayenne.jpg 600w)
75 days: Thin tapered fiery hot standard, 6” curved fruit ripen from dark green to crimson red. (open pollinated)
![Habanero](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Habanero-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Habanero-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Habanero.jpg 600w)
90 days. Extremely hot small fruit start out light green and ripen orange. Handle with extreme caution. (open pollinated)
![Jalapeno](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jalapeno-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jalapeno-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jalapeno.jpg 600w)
70 days. Classic, medium hot pepper, small fruit can be used in almost any kind of cooking. Keeps well in a multitude of ways. (open pollinated)
![Serrano-Hot-Pepper](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Serrano-Hot-Pepper.jpg 300w)
75 days - Strong plants that load up early with dozens of thin peppers that are 2” long and one half inch thick. Very hot flavor. Fruits turn red when fully ripe. (open pollinated)
![Carmen-Sweet-Pepper](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Carmen-Sweet-Pepper-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Carmen-Sweet-Pepper-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Carmen-Sweet-Pepper.jpg 600w)
60 days green, 80 days red. Italian frying pepper with sweet taste for salads and roasting when fully red. Tapered fruits 6” long x 2” wide. Matures early on an upright, medium plant. (hybrid)
![Cupid-Bell-Pepper](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Cupid-Bell-Pepper.jpg 300w)
(mini bell) - 75 days to red ripe. This early sweet miniature bell pepper is the perfect size for snacking and for “lunchbox peppers.” Fruits are blocky to slightly pointed averaging 2” by 1.75”. (hybrid) Note: this is a tiny bell pepper.
![Eros-Sweet-Pepper](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Eros-Sweet-Pepper.jpg 300w)
75 days to yellow ripe – This is a miniature “lunchbox” bell pepper, similar to ‘Cupid’ but golden yellow when ripe. Blocky fruits are 2” to 1 ¾” in diameter. (hybrid)
![Escamillo-Sweet-Pepper](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Escamillo-Sweet-Pepper.jpg 300w)
60 days (green) 80 days (yellow ripe) – golden yellow Italian pepper. 6” long fruits are very sweet when ripe and excellent for fresh use and frying. All America Selections winner.
![Shishito-Pepper](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Shishito-Pepper.jpg 300w)
60 days green, 80 days red - Popular Japanese variety used in traditional and gourmet recipes. The flavorful 3” oblong fruits are traditionally used green but ripen to a very sweet red pepper. (open pollinated)
![beefmaster-tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/beefmaster-tomato-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/beefmaster-tomato-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/beefmaster-tomato.jpg 600w)
80 days. (VFNASt) One of the most popular hybrid beefsteak types, with improved disease resistance. Solid, meaty, bright red tomatoes weigh up to 2 lbs. Better yields larger fruits and good tolerance to cracking and splitting. (indeterminate) (hybrid)
![Big-Beef-Tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Big-Beef-Tomato-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Big-Beef-Tomato-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Big-Beef-Tomato.jpg 600w)
73 days. (VFFNTAst) Extra-large, juicy red fruits, approximately 10-12 oz. Very heavy yield. (indeterminate) (hybrid)
![Big Boy Tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Big-Boy-Tomato-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Big-Boy-Tomato-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Big-Boy-Tomato.jpg 600w)
78 days. A classic tomato, large fruits, up to 2 lbs. with scarlet, smooth skin, thick walls, and fine flavor. Not disease resistant. (indeterminate) (hybrid)
![Celebrity-Tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Celebrity-Tomato-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Celebrity-Tomato-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Celebrity-Tomato.jpg 600w)
77 days. (VFNT) A good quality, very productive variety that performs well under a wide variety of conditions. Fruit average 3” in diameter and are fairly round. Fruit sets at all the same time. An excellent home garden variety. (determinate) (hybrid)
![Goliath-Tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Goliath-Tomato-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Goliath-Tomato-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Goliath-Tomato.jpg 600w)
65 days. (VFFNTAst) Smooth, bright red, deep oblate fruits averaging 10-15 oz. A sweet flavor that lives up to its virtually blemish free exterior. (indeterminate) (hybrid)
![Jet Star Tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jet-Star-Tomato-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jet-Star-Tomato-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jet-Star-Tomato.jpg 600w)
72 days. (VF) Large, firm fruit. Heavy yield, delicious flavor. (indeterminate) (hybrid)
![Lemon Boy Tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Lemon-Boy-Tomato-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Lemon-Boy-Tomato-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Lemon-Boy-Tomato.jpg 600w)
72 days. (VFN) The first lemon yellow (not golden) tomato. Extremely vigorous plants produce large harvests of attractive fruit that weigh 8 oz. or more. Flavor is outstanding, mild and sweet, yet tangy. (indeterminate) (hybrid)
![Plum Regal Tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Plum-Regal-Tomato-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Plum-Regal-Tomato-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Plum-Regal-Tomato.jpg 600w)
75 days (VFLb) Determinate Roma type paste tomato. High yields of 4 oz. deep red fruits with good flavor.
![San-Marzano-Tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/San-Marzano-Tomato.jpg 300w)
85 days – (VF) This improved version of the famous San Marzano paste tomato incorporates disease resistance with the classic San Marzano flavor. Tall plants produce 5-6 oz. fruits that are excellent for sauce or fresh use. (indeterminate)
![Whopper Tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Whopper-Tomato-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Whopper-Tomato-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Whopper-Tomato.jpg 600w)
70 days. (VFFNT) Large fruits are born early and over a long season. Good disease and crack resistance. Good flavor and texture. (indeterminate) (hybrid)
![Brandywine-Heirloom-Tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Brandywine-Heirloom-Tomato-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Brandywine-Heirloom-Tomato-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Brandywine-Heirloom-Tomato.jpg 600w)
78 days. An old Amish variety famous for its great flavor. Large fruit with deep pink skin and red flesh. (indeterminate) (open-pollinated)
![Black Trifele Tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Black-Trifele-Tomato-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Black-Trifele-Tomato-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Black-Trifele-Tomato.jpg 600w)
85 days. Produces a large number of pear-shaped, intensely purple-black colored fruits. The flavor is fantastic and slices are lovely on hamburgers or salad. (indeterminate)
![Cherokee Purple Heirloom Tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cherokee-Purple-Heirloom-Tomato-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cherokee-Purple-Heirloom-Tomato-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cherokee-Purple-Heirloom-Tomato.jpg 600w)
72 days. Believed to be over 100 years old and originally from the Cherokee people. Juicy tomatoes with a very full flavor and plenty of tang. Medium-large, flattened globe fruits with a distinctly different color, dusky pink with darker pink/purple shoulders. (indeterminate) (open pollinated)
![Black Cherry Tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Black-Cherry-Tomato-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Black-Cherry-Tomato-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Black-Cherry-Tomato.jpg 600w)
64 days. Sweet and robust, round fruits almost black in color. Dynamic flavor, high-yielding. (indeterminate) (open-pollinated)
![Mexico-Mini](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Mexico-Mini.jpg 300w)
65 days – Small fruited variety but very tasty and productive. The fruits are ½” in diameter, dark red and bursting with tomato flavor. (indeterminate)(open pollinated)
![Sun Gold Cherry](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Sun-Gold-Cherry-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Sun-Gold-Cherry-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Sun-Gold-Cherry.jpg 600w)
57 days. Tangerine-orange, sweet, intense fruity flavored tomatoes on high-yielding plants. (indeterminate)(hybrid)
![Super Sweet 100 Tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Super-Sweet-100-Tomato-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Super-Sweet-100-Tomato-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Super-Sweet-100-Tomato.jpg 600w)
70 days. (VF)Plants produce long strands of 100 or more super-sweet cherry tomatoes, measuring 1” in diameter. Extra-high in vitamin C. (indeterminate) (hybrid)
![Sweet-Chelsea-Tomato](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Sweet-Chelsea-Tomato-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Sweet-Chelsea-Tomato-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Sweet-Chelsea-Tomato.jpg 600w)
67 days. (VFFNTA) Cherry tomato with large 2” super sweet fruit. Vigorous 3’ plants should be staked. (indeterminate) (hybrid)
![Ground Cherry – Aunt Molly](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ground-Cherry-Aunt-Molly-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ground-Cherry-Aunt-Molly-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ground-Cherry-Aunt-Molly.jpg 600w)
70 days. Small tomato-type fruit covered with a papery husk. Pick when the fruits fall to the ground. The flavor is intensely sweet with pineapple tones. Great in pies, sauces, and wonderful fresh.
![Purple-Tomatillo](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Purple-Tomatillo.jpg 300w)
Beautiful purple tomato like fruits are enclosed in a husk. Much sweeter than green tomatillos and rich in healthy antioxidants. Let the fruit hang on the plant as long as possible for the husk to split open and for maximum flavor and color. Plant two or more plants for better pollination.
![Tomatillo](https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Tomatillo-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Tomatillo-393x295.jpg 393w, https://kccg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Tomatillo.jpg 600w)
60 days - Early-maturing large, flat-round green fruits. Great for salsa and other Latin American recipes. Plant two or more plants for better pollination. (indeterminant)