Our tomato plants are locally grown from non-GMO seed and carefully tended from germination to transplant size right here on our farm. Each plant is started in rich potting mix, grown under attentive care, and hardened off naturally so it’s ready to thrive in your Illinois garden. We’re offering several varieties selected for flavor, reliability, and strong performance in our climate; from classic slicing tomatoes to rich, sweet heirlooms and productive cherry types. These are the same quality starts we grow for our own fields, giving you a healthy, vigorous plant that’s ready to take off once it hits the soil.

Beefsteak - classic, big-slice garden favorite. These plants produce large, meaty fruits with rich tomato flavor and minimal seeds — perfect for thick sandwich slices, burgers, and fresh summer plates. Known for their impressive size and satisfying texture, beefsteak varieties thrive in full sun and reward gardeners with heavy harvests through peak summer. If you’re looking for that iconic, juicy red tomato that tastes like summer should, this is it.

Brandywine Red - classic heirloom tomato known for its exceptional flavor and old-fashioned character. These plants produce large, deep red fruits with a rich, full-bodied taste that’s sweet, slightly tangy, and incredibly juicy. With their tender texture and complex flavor, Brandywines are prized for fresh slicing and showcasing on summer plates. This is a slower-maturing variety compared to hybrids, but gardeners agree the flavor payoff is well worth the wait. If you’re planting for taste above all else, Brandywine Red delivers.

Cherokee Purple - heirloom variety known for its deep dusky color and rich, complex flavor. The fruits mature to a unique purple-red with green shoulders and deliver a bold, sweet, slightly smoky taste that tomato lovers rave about. These large slicing tomatoes are juicy and full-bodied, making them perfect for fresh eating, caprese salads, and thick summer sandwiches. Productive and reliable in warm weather, Cherokee Purple is a standout choice for gardeners who want something visually striking and exceptionally flavorful.

Mountain Fresh Plus - dependable, high-performing tomato variety known for its strong disease resistance and consistent yields. These plants produce large, smooth, bright red fruits with firm texture and classic, well-balanced tomato flavor. Developed for reliability in a range of growing conditions, Mountain Fresh Plus handles heat and common garden diseases better than many heirlooms, making it a great choice for gardeners who want steady production and sturdy plants. If you’re looking for a no-drama slicer that delivers this variety is a proven performer.

Supersweet 100 - prolific cherry tomato variety known for its incredible sweetness and heavy yields. These vigorous plants produce long clusters of bright red, bite-sized tomatoes that are bursting with juicy, sugary flavor. Perfect for snacking straight off the vine, tossing into salads, or roasting whole, Super Sweet 100 keeps producing all season long with proper care. If you want a reliable, high-energy plant that delivers handful after handful of sweet summer tomatoes, this one is a garden favorite for good reason.

Our hot and sweet pepper plants are grown from non-GMO seed right here on our farm and carefully nurtured to produce strong, compact, healthy starts. Each plant is hardened off naturally and ready to transition smoothly into your garden beds or containers. We’re offering a mix of reliable sweet varieties for fresh eating and stuffing, along with flavorful hot peppers for salsa, grilling, and preserving. Selected for productivity and performance in our Illinois climate, these are the same high-quality plants we grow for our own fields giving you a vigorous start and a productive pepper season.

Jimmy Nardello - Sweet - beloved Italian heirloom pepper prized for its exceptional sweetness and thin, tender skin. These long, slender red peppers ripen from green to a deep glossy red and are incredibly flavorful — sweet, rich, and almost fruity with no heat. Perfect for sautéing, blistering in a hot pan, grilling, or eating fresh, Jimmy Nardello peppers cook down beautifully and caramelize like few others. Productive and reliable in warm summer weather, this variety is a favorite among gardeners and chefs who value flavor above all else.

California Wonder - Sweet - classic sweet bell pepper variety known for its thick walls, crisp texture, and dependable production. These sturdy plants produce large, blocky peppers that mature from green to bright red, offering a mild, sweet flavor that’s perfect for fresh eating, stuffing, grilling, or slicing into salads. Reliable and well-suited for Midwest gardens, California Wonder performs consistently in summer heat and rewards gardeners with heavy harvests. If you’re looking for a traditional bell pepper that delivers both size and flavor, this variety is a proven favorite.

Carmen -Sweet - Italian horn pepper known for its long, tapered shape and rich, full-bodied flavor. These vigorous plants produce abundant, thick-walled peppers that ripen from glossy green to a deep, vibrant red. Exceptionally sweet and slightly smoky when fully mature, Carmen peppers are perfect for grilling, roasting, stuffing, or slicing fresh into salads. Reliable and productive in warm summer conditions, this variety offers both beauty and flavor, making it a standout choice for gardeners who want more than a standard bell pepper.

Nadapeño - jalapeño-style - all the bold flavor and none of the heat. These sturdy plants produce smooth, thick-walled green peppers that mature to red, delivering that classic jalapeño taste without the burn. Perfect for fresh salsa, poppers, grilling, and pickling, Nadapeño lets you enjoy the full pepper experience while keeping things mild and family-friendly. Productive and reliable in summer gardens, this variety is ideal for anyone who loves jalapeño flavor but prefers to skip the spice.

Garden Salsa - Hot - flavorful hot pepper variety bred specifically for fresh salsas and bold summer cooking. These compact, productive plants produce smooth, medium-sized peppers that deliver a bright, clean heat with classic jalapeño-style flavor. With a balanced spice level that adds kick without overwhelming, Garden Salsa peppers are perfect for chopping fresh into pico de gallo, blending into sauces, or pickling. Reliable and heavy-yielding, this variety is an excellent choice for gardeners who want steady production and just the right amount of heat.

Early Jalapeño - Hot - fast-maturing, dependable pepper variety that brings classic jalapeño heat to the garden sooner in the season. These compact, productive plants set smooth, dark green peppers that ripen to red and deliver a bright, lively spice with rich pepper flavor. Ideal for fresh salsa, grilling, stuffing, and pickling, Early Jalapeño is known for steady yields and reliable performance even in shorter growing seasons. If you’re looking for traditional jalapeño flavor with an earlier harvest window, this variety is a strong, proven choice.