In the UK
Broad Bean ‘Express’
http://www.suttons.co.uk
An aptly named variety, super fast growing, early maturing and producing many well-filled pods approximately 20cm (8") long, each containing 5 or 6 plump, greenish white seeds of very good flavour. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.
Beetroot ‘Albina Verduna’
http://www.suttons.co.uk
A pure white, fairly smooth round heirloom beet from Holland. Its super-sweet white flesh is unusual and tasty and the greens are also good to eat. This beet is so sweet it can be used for making sugar, and they’re great for kids. Plus there’s no staining or mess when cooking!
Courgette ‘Carmino F1’
http://www.suttons.co.uk
Extremely early with deep green, cylindrical fruits 15cm (6") or more in length. Recommended for deep freezing. Harvest June-October.
A very early variety with good mildew resistance. Tarmino will allow you to keep picking a huge quantity of fruit throughout the summer. I like to pick them when they are small, slice in half and sauté in a little butter.
In the US
Tomato ‘Chocolate Sprinkles’
http://www.stokeseeds.com
Unique striped bicolor crack resistant grape shaped fruit with a high brix. Indeterminate plant must be staked. Some disease tolerance.
Cabbage ‘Topma’
http://www.stokeseeds.com
This takes 80 days to mature. Waxy green round head averages 3-5 lb/1.4/2.25 kg, has short cores.
Onion ‘Great Western’
http://www.stokeseeds.com
Intermediate extra large heavy globe shaped bulbs with excellent firmness and nice dark brown skin that retains well.
In Aus / NZ
Radicchio(Cicoria) palla rossa "Agena"
http://theitaliangardener.com.au
This late, attractive, red and white variety has good cold resistance and a large, tightly wrapped head of great flavour and crunchy white ribs.
Lettuce (Lattuga) biscia rossa
http://theitaliangardener.com.au
Early, good sized open head of crisp, blistered green leaves with red, curly margins. Progressively pick leaves or let develop to full size. Best in cooler weather, but all year round in temperate climates. Sow direct in fertile, well drained soil.
Egplant (Melanzana) violetta lunga
http://theitaliangardener.com.au
"Long violet" eggplant is a good reliable producer with deep purple fruit to about 20cm. Has a classic rich taste and is grown all over Italy. Start transplants about 10 weeks before set out date or direct sow but eggplant seed needs warmth to germinate. Space seedlings at 40cm. 65-70 days to maturity.
Some new varieties for the 2017 season