Whitwam Organics

10/20/2026

🥦 Fall is here. Time to start thinking about winter! 🌱

We’re continuing to plant for fall while turning our attention to a collection of veggies that will carry straight through wintet— broccoli and raab! 🍂
If you’re planning a fall or winter garden, now is a great time to start planting broccoli and raab. These brassicas thrive in cooler weather and bring plenty of delicious harvests to the garden.

🌱 Shop our Broccoli & Raab collection:
https://whitwamorganics.com/collections/broccoli-and-raab

🥦 Brazilian Sprouting Piracicaba — Productive sprouting broccoli with lots of tender side shoots.
🥦 De Cicco Head Broccoli — Italian heirloom with a central head and abundant side shoots.
🥦 Green Sprouting Calabrese — Traditional Italian heirloom with tender green heads and side shoots.
🌿 Zamboni Rapini — Flavorful broccoli raab with tender stems, leaves, and flower shoots.
🌿 Early Fall Rapini — Quick-growing cool-season green, perfect for fall planting.
🌿 Early Spring Rapini — Tender, flavorful rapini with edible stems, leaves, and flower shoots.
🥬 Suiho Chinese Flowering Kale — Also known as Chinese broccoli, with tender stems, leaves, and flowering shoots.

🍂 Fall gardening starts with a little planning now! Which broccoli or raab variety are you excited to grow this fall? 👇

Broccoli is more than just big green heads! Explore traditional heading broccoli, heat-tolerant Brazilian sprouting broccoli, Italian broccoli raab and Chinese broccoli. With varieties suited to different seasons, you can keep fresh broccoli and tender shoots coming from the garden for much of the y...

10/01/2026

Fall is here. The cool weather? Not so much. 😂
But that doesn't mean you have to wait to get the winter garden started.
Collards, kale, mustard greens, chard, turnips and other winter greens aren't all created equal when it comes to warm weather. We put together a collection of the varieties that can handle a warmer fall and get you growing while we wait for the real cool season to arrive.
Shop our Heat-Tolerant Winter Greens for Fall 👇
https://whitwamorganics.com/collections/heat-tolerant-winter-greens-for-fall

10/01/2026

🥕 Fall is here! 🍂

Cooler weather means it’s time to make room in the garden for one of our favorite root crops — carrots!

Fall is a great season for growing carrots, and there are so many colorful varieties to choose from. From classic orange to purple, red, yellow, and white, your fall garden can be anything but boring!

🥕 Shop our carrot seeds:
https://whitwamorganics.com/collections/carrots

🧡 New Kuroda Sub-tropical — Sweet, vibrant orange carrots that are well suited to warmer climates.
💜 Cosmic Purple — Striking purple carrots with orange centers and a sweet, slightly spicy flavor.
🥕 Imperator 58 Orange — Classic long, slender carrots with a crisp texture and sweet flavor.
❤️ Atomic Red — Beautiful red carrots with a naturally sweet flavor and vibrant color.
💛 Solar Yellow — Bright yellow carrots with a sweet flavor and beautiful golden color.
🤍 Lunar White — Mild, sweet white carrots with a tender texture and delicate flavor.

🍂 If you could only grow ONE carrot variety this fall, which one would you choose? Tell us below! 👇

Grow carrots in a rainbow of colors! Our carrot collection includes dependable orange varieties along with purple, red, yellow and white carrots selected for great flavor and garden performance. From heat-tolerant varieties suited to Florida growing conditions to classic long-rooted carrots, there's...

09/25/2026

Not sure what to plant? We put together 16 of our favorite varieties for your garden. Cherokee Purple, Sun Gold, and Roma Tomatoes, Marketmore Cucumber, Blue Lake Pole Bean, Desert Zucchini, Chinese Bride Eggplant, Big Red Pepper, Piracicaba Broccoli, Variegated Florida Heirloom Collards, Blue Curled Kale, Jericho Romaine, Perpetual Spinach Chard, Cosmic Purple Carrots, French Breakfast Radishes and Purple Top Turnips.
These aren't random picks from a catalog. They're varieties we know, grow and make room for in our own gardens.
Shop our Staff Picks... from our garden to yours.
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https://whitwamorganics.com/collections/staff-picks-for-fall-vegetable-gardening

09/10/2026

🥕 Fall is just around the corner! 🍂

Cooler weather means it’s time to make room in the garden for one of our favorite root crops — carrots!

Fall is a great season for growing carrots, and there are so many colorful varieties to choose from. From classic orange to purple, red, yellow, and white, your fall garden can be anything but boring!

🥕 Shop our carrot seeds:
https://whitwamorganics.com/collections/carrots

🧡 New Kuroda Sub-tropical — Sweet, vibrant orange carrots that are well suited to warmer climates.
💜 Cosmic Purple — Striking purple carrots with orange centers and a sweet, slightly spicy flavor.
🥕 Imperator 58 Orange — Classic long, slender carrots with a crisp texture and sweet flavor.
❤️ Atomic Red — Beautiful red carrots with a naturally sweet flavor and vibrant color.
💛 Solar Yellow — Bright yellow carrots with a sweet flavor and beautiful golden color.
🤍 Lunar White — Mild, sweet white carrots with a tender texture and delicate flavor.

🍂 If you could only grow ONE carrot variety this fall, which one would you choose? Tell us below! 👇

Organic live plants, seedlings, cuttings, and seeds; fertilizers and pesticides; garden and potting soil; and micro-irrigation supplies. Online nursery in Tampa specializing in Florida-friendly annual and perennial fruits and vegetable plants, herbs, and flower plants, seeds, and cuttings.

08/29/2026

🌶️ Ready for a quick-growing fall favorite? 🍂

Radishes are one of those crops that can give you a harvest without a long wait! Many varieties mature quickly, making them a great choice for adding to your fall garden.

🥬 Did you know? You can eat the entire radish plant — the roots, leaves, and even the young seed pods are edible.

❤️ Shop our radish seeds:
https://whitwamorganics.com/collections/radish?_pos=1&_psq=rad&_psid=d6416888e&_ss=e

🔴 Cherry Belle — A classic round red radish with crisp, bright white flesh and a mild, peppery flavor.
⚪ White Icicle — Long, slender white radishes with a crisp texture and a fresh, slightly spicy flavor.
🟣 Black Spanish Round — An heirloom radish with dark black skin and crisp white flesh with a bold, peppery flavor.
💜 Purple Plum — Beautiful round purple radishes with crisp flesh and a mild, slightly spicy flavor.
🌱 Daikon — Long, white Asian radishes with a crisp texture and mild, refreshing flavor.

🌶️ Do you like your radishes fresh and crunchy, roasted, pickled, or sliced into a salad? 👇

Organic live plants, seedlings, cuttings, and seeds; fertilizers and pesticides; garden and potting soil; and micro-irrigation supplies. Online nursery in Tampa specializing in Florida-friendly annual and perennial fruits and vegetable plants, herbs, and flower plants, seeds, and cuttings.

08/26/2026

🥬 Fall is just around the corner! 🍂

Did you know cabbage actually gets sweeter as the weather cools? A light frost can help bring out its natural sweetness, making fall a perfect time to grow this garden favorite.

Cabbage is also part of the Brassica family, which means it’s related to broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. A big garden family! 🌿

🥬 Shop our cabbage seeds:
https://whitwamorganics.com/collections/cabbage?_pos=1&_psq=cabb&_psid=21962b15d&_ss=e

🌿 Wakamine Green — Tender green cabbage with a mild flavor and crisp texture.
🥬 Blues Chinese — Beautiful Chinese cabbage with tender leaves and a mild, fresh flavor.
🌱 Tokyo Bekana — Light, delicate leaves with a mild flavor, perfect for salads and stir-fries.
💜 Red Acre — Compact red cabbage with vibrant purple leaves and a crisp texture.
🌿 Green Rocket Chinese — Fast-growing Chinese cabbage with tender leaves and a mild, slightly sweet flavor.

🍂 If you could only grow ONE cabbage variety this fall, which one would you choose? Tell us below! 👇

Organic live plants, seedlings, cuttings, and seeds; fertilizers and pesticides; garden and potting soil; and micro-irrigation supplies. Online nursery in Tampa specializing in Florida-friendly annual and perennial fruits and vegetable plants, herbs, and flower plants, seeds, and cuttings.

08/17/2026

🥦 It’s time to start thinking about fall! 🌱

We’re continuing our Preparing for Fall series and turning our attention to another cool-season favorite — broccoli and raab! 🍂
If you’re planning a fall garden, now is a great time to start choosing your seeds. Broccoli and raab thrive in cooler weather and bring plenty of delicious harvests to the garden.

🌱 Shop our Broccoli & Raab collection:
https://whitwamorganics.com/collections/broccoli-and-raab

🥦 Brazilian Sprouting Piracicaba — Productive sprouting broccoli with lots of tender side shoots.
🥦 De Cicco Head Broccoli — Italian heirloom with a central head and abundant side shoots.
🥦 Green Sprouting Calabrese — Traditional Italian heirloom with tender green heads and side shoots.
🌿 Zamboni Rapini — Flavorful broccoli raab with tender stems, leaves, and flower shoots.
🌿 Early Fall Rapini — Quick-growing cool-season green, perfect for fall planting.
🌿 Early Spring Rapini — Tender, flavorful rapini with edible stems, leaves, and flower shoots.
🥬 Suiho Chinese Flowering Kale — Also known as Chinese broccoli, with tender stems, leaves, and flowering shoots.

🍂 Fall gardening starts with a little planning now! Which broccoli or raab variety are you excited to grow this fall? 👇

Organic live plants, seedlings, cuttings, and seeds; fertilizers and pesticides; garden and potting soil; and micro-irrigation supplies. Online nursery in Tampa specializing in Florida-friendly annual and perennial fruits and vegetable plants, herbs, and flower plants, seeds, and cuttings.

08/13/2026

🍅 It’s time to start thinking about fall! 🌱

We’re wrapping up our Heat-Loving Plants series and turning our attention to the next season in the garden — fall planting! 🍂

And one of the first things to think about? Tomatoes!
If you’re planning a fall tomato garden, now is a great time to start choosing your seeds.
🌱 Whether you love juicy slicers, cherry tomatoes, paste varieties, or something a little different, getting your seeds selected early gives you time to plan and get growing.

🍅 Shop our tomato seeds:
https://whitwamorganics.com/collections/tomato

Floridade — Determinate, Florida heirloom
Cherokee Purple — Indeterminate, heirloom
Sweetie Cherry — Indeterminate, heirloom
Sun Gold Cherry — Indeterminate, hybrid
Homestead — Determinate, Florida heirloom
Roma — Determinate, heirloom
Yellow Pear — Indeterminate, heirloom
Beefsteak — Indeterminate, heirloom
Red Brandywine — Indeterminate, heirloom

Are you growing tomatoes this fall? What’s your favorite variety? 👇

Organic live plants, seedlings, cuttings, and seeds; fertilizers and pesticides; garden and potting soil; and micro-irrigation supplies. Online nursery in Tampa specializing in Florida-friendly annual and perennial fruits and vegetable plants, herbs, and flower plants, seeds, and cuttings.

07/31/2026

FLORIDA HEAT-LOVING PLANTS: JERICHO ROMAINE LETTUCE 🔥🥬

Yes... You CAN Grow Lettuce in Florida Year-Round! 🌿
Jericho Romaine (Lactuca sativa) is a remarkable heirloom lettuce developed in Israel specifically for exceptional heat tolerance. If you've struggled to grow lettuce through Florida's warmer months, Jericho is the variety you've been waiting for!
This full-headed romaine produces crisp, juicy, sword-shaped leaves with a sweet, mild flavor and continues to perform when temperatures would cause many other lettuces to bolt.

🥬 Why Florida Gardeners Love Jericho Romaine:
• One of the best lettuces for year-round growing in Florida.
• Exceptional heat tolerance compared to traditional romaine varieties.
• Produces large, full heads with crisp, juicy leaves.
• Sweet, mild flavor that's perfect for fresh salads, wraps, and sandwiches.
• Easy to grow and highly productive.

🌞 Growing Tips for Florida:
• During summer, start seeds indoors where temperatures are cooler, as germination may drop to around 30% in the heat.
• Plant in dappled or filtered sunlight during the hottest months and harvest leaves young for the best quality.
• In fall, winter, and spring, grow in full sun and allow plants to mature into full-sized heads.
• Keep soil consistently moist for the sweetest, most tender leaves.
🥗 Harvest & Enjoy:
Pick individual outer leaves for an extended harvest, or allow the plant to form a full romaine head before harvesting. Its crisp texture and refreshing flavor make it an excellent choice for Caesar salads, sandwiches, tacos, and fresh garden salads.

💚 If you've always thought Florida summers meant giving up fresh homegrown lettuce, Jericho Romaine proves otherwise. It's one of the most dependable heat-tolerant lettuces you can grow!
👉 Order your Jericho Romaine Lettuce seeds here:

Lettuce- Jericho Romaine (Heirloom) Lactuca sativa Here it is folks, a lettuce that can be grown in Florida year-round. During summer, I do encourage you to germinate the seeds inside, as the germination rate drops to about 30%. Also check out our Manoa from Hawaii. That one germinates no problem al...