This cherry tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) plant produces an abundance of candy-sweet, bite-size tomatoes all season.

This loose-leaf lettuce (Latuca sativa) is an heirloom that matures early in the season, with a tender texture and delicate flavor.

This variety (Cucumis sativus) has a compact habit (or characteristic appearance of a plant) that allows it to thrive in containers, producing crisp, bright-green fruits in abundance.

This variety (Capsicum annuum) produces sweet, mild peppers in a range of cheerful colors. For a hot pepper, 'Jalapeno M' has an intense, medium-hot flavor and is suitable for containers.

An Italian heirloom, this variety (Beta vulgaris ssp. vulgaris) is also known as a striped beet for its globe-shaped, mild-flavored, red-and-white flesh.

This carrot (Daucus carota ssp. sativus), a popular heirloom, has an excellent flavor and doesn't require deep soil.

This variety (Raphanus sativus) is a heat-tolerant heirloom radish with superior crunch.

This type of Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) is an easy-to-grow, heat-resistant heirloom that does not bolt; it has a mild flavor.

This variety of bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), an heirloom with a distinctive flavor, has been popular since the mid-19th century.

This eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a sweet-flavored Italian heirloom with lovely, creamy flesh.

This variety (Curcurbita pepo) grows on a productive, bushy plant that provides an early harvest.

This pea (Pisum sativum) is an award-winning snap pea that grows in a bush form and doesn't require staking.

This variety of spinach (Spinacia oleracea) tolerates heat better than other spinach cultivars, making it a three-season crop in temperate climates.