Here is where my bias for Northeast organic growers is going to come into play - not that I care more about the Northeast growers but just that I know more about the varieties that do well in the tumultuous conditions here... While working with the Public Seed Initiative and the Organic Seed Partnership, I have had the pleasure to work with several wonderful breeders from Cornell University's Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics. In particular, Molly Jahn (the originator or the PSI and OSP projects), George Moriarty and Matt Falise.
One of the goals of the PSI Project was to get some of the 1/2 finished varieties that were never picked up by larger seed companies out on the market for organic farmers to try and to complete. Here are some of the success stories from the PSI and OSP as far a new promising vegetable varieties:
"Sweet Reba" - a bush type acorn squash which produces early and has excellent powdery mildew resistance and heavy yields of black 1-2 lb. ribbed squash with dry flesh. 90 days - You can find Sweet Reba at High Mowing Seeds.
"Success PM" - Powdery mildew resistant early prolific straightneck available now from High Mowing Seeds.
"Hanna's Choice" mildew and poty virus resistant eastern cantaloupe with AMAZING TASTE!!! One of my favorites for sure! This tasty "chef's melon" has outstanding flavor and sweetness (up to 14% Brix). Hannah's Choice holds well and has an impressive disease package. Has been trialed with success in Northwest greenhouses. Available at High Mowing and Osborne Seed
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"PMR Delicious 51" a larger mildew resistant version of Delicious 51 available through High Mowing seed "Peacework" Bell Pepper with amazing natural resistance to cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) and an early producer! Definately one to keep your eye on!
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