Vegetable Library

Growing heirloom tomatoes can be tricky. Use these ten tips from Johnny's research team to help you make growing heirloom tomatoes a success.

Here are a couple novel recipes from classically trained, NY Times Bestseller chef Frank Giglio using two of our newer Johnny's-bred varieties.

Guidelines for choosing the right tomato varieties to suit your particular growing needs and unique preferences, defining 3 key differentiating features, plus our recommended best varieties. 3 key questions: 1) Which vegetative growth habit best suits your needs? Indeterminate (tall and viney) OR determinate (bushy). 2) Where will you grow your tomatoes? Outdoors OR indoors/in a protected setting. 3) Which fruit characteristics are of greatest importance to you? Flavor, color, texture, yield...

Learn to grow 8 easy vegetables that are perfect for beginning growers: bush beans, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, peas, peppers, and summer squash. Join Johnny's and Niki Jabbour with these easy-to-follow steps, key growing information, and 3-minute videos for all 8 crops.

Information about Dry Beans, from the inveterate State-of-Maine baked-bean devotees at Johnny's Selected Seeds.

Information on vining pole beans, including how to plant, setting up a trellis, recommended varieties and growing tips, from the experts at Johnny's Selected Seeds. Under cover and in the field, follow Phil Foster & John Bauer's 6 Easy Steps to Pole Bean Success.

Learn about the characteristics Johnny's Selected Seeds looks for when selecting snap bean varieties, with recommendations for growing a steady supply of beautiful, delicious snap beans all season long.

Learn about the different types of beans and bean seeds, along with the differences between types, including bush beans (aka green beans or string beans), pole beans, snap beans, shell and dry beans. Includes information on plant habit and form, including mounding and vining types, with links to additional information about bean history, horticulture, and common questions about how to grow beans.

Compare bean variety features, including Days to Maturity, Pod Color, Pod Length, Pod Diameter, Disease Resistance, Pod Shape, and Bean Seed Color. Johnny's select line of bush (green) bean varieties includes varieties carefully trialed and selected by our research team.

Answers to commonly asked questions about beans, bean seed, and growing beans, from the experts at Johnny's Selected Seeds.

Most common Brassica pests and diseases can be prevented or controlled with basic measures. Learn the fundamentals of the primary Brassica pathogens from Johnny's Research team.

Learn why timing and temperature are critical to successful brassica production, with additional tips on brassica fertility and watering. Get key recommendations on how to grow the best heading, mini, and sprouting broccolis, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, Kalettes, and cabbages, and follow our Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Brussels Sprouts Planting Programs for optimum quality and yield, from the brassica research, breeding, and trialing team at Johnny's Selected Seeds.