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Aurora Il Florist, Greenhouse and Garden CenterTomatoes, Heirloom Tomatoes, Peppers, Herbs, Cucumbers, Broccoli and more

Schaefer’s Garden Center offers a variety of vegetables and herbs.  Choose from many tomatoes, including several heirloom tomatoes.  Peppers are another popular garden choice.  We grow many hot peppers to spice up your cooking, as well as an assortment of colorful and sweet peppers.  We know the reward and excitement of delicious homegrown vegetables.  Nothing tastes better than the season’s first picks!!  At Schaefer’s you’ll find varieties perfect for large or small gardens as well as pots or containers.  Our collection of herbs is sure to delight the cook and the gardener.  Plant your own herb garden, or grow your favorites on your windowsill. We also sell seeds, gloves, tools, fertilizers, and everything you need to keep your garden growing.  We welcome you to shop our garden center. Schaefer Greenhouses is located at the corner of Route 31 and Aucutt Road in Montgomery, just south of Aurora, IL. Come see one of the largest selections of Vegetables and Herbs in the Chicagoland area.

Hot and Sweet Peppers

Following is a list and description (as well as maturity guidelines) for all of the varieties of peppers that we carry. Prices for all peppers are $1.09 per or a tray of 32 for $33.99.

SWEET PEPPERS DESCRIPTION MATURITY
Banana Supreme Light yellow to red 8"x2" fruit 65 days
Better Belle Green to red, 4 lobed 4.5"x3.5" fruit 65 days
Big Bertha 3-4 lobed thick walled, 7"x4" fruit 72 days
Blushing Beauty Colorful sweet 4" x 4" fruit 72 days
Chocolate Beauty Sweet, deep brown, 3.5"x4.25" fruit 67-70 days
Golden Summer Lime green to gold, 4" x 4.5" fruit 71 days
Gypsy Tasty, Orange red, wedge shaped fruit 60 days
Pimento Elite Green to red 3"x3.5" fruit 73 days
Purple Beauty Greem to purple, thick walled 4"x3.5" fruit 70 days
Red Beauty Very sweet, 4 lobed, 4"x3.5" fruit 68 days
Spanish Spice Spicy flavor, Thin walled, 7'x1.5" fruit 65 days
Super Heavyweight Jumbo, 7" x 6" fruit 77 days
HOT PEPPERS DESCRIPTION MATURITY
Big Chili Mild flavor, 8"-10" long 68 days
Caribbean Red Hot Extremely hot, wrinkled, 1.5"x1" fruit 110 days
Cayenne Long Slim Green to red, Thin walled, 6x.5" fruit 75 day
Garden Salsa Moderately  hot, thick walled, 1"x9" fruit 73 days
Habanero Light green to orange, thin walled, 1"x1.5" 95 days
Hungarian Yellow Wax Hot Banana, Light yellow to red, 6"x1.5" fruit 65-70 days
Jalapeno Green to red 3"x1.5" fruit 70-75 days
Kung Pao Very hot, red to green, fast drying, 4.5"x.5" fruit 85 days
Mucho Nacho Hotter green to red, 4" fruit 75 days
Super Chili Spicy red to green, good for ornamental use, 2.5"x1.5 75 days
Tabasco Green to yellow, pungent flavored, 2" fruit 80 days

Tomatoes and Heirloom Tomatoes

Following is a list and description (as well as maturity guidelines) for all of the varieties of tomatoes and heirloom tomatoes that we carry. Prices for all tomatoes are $1.49 per or a tray of 18 for $24.99.

TOMATOES DESCRIPTION MATURITY
Beefmaster Largest "Beefsteak" type, flavorful 18 oz fruit 80 days
Better Boy Most popular, excellent flavor, 16 oz fruit 75 days
Big Beef Extra large, 10-12 oz fruit 73 days
Big Bite Meaty, 14-16 oz fruit 75 days
Big Boy Very large 16 oz fruit 78 days
Celebrity Large, glossy, 8" fruit 72 days
Champian High yields, 10 oz fruit 62 days
Cupid 100's very sweet grapes 66 days
Early Girl Earliest slicing variety, tasty 4-6 oz fruit 60 days
Husky Gold Golden 5-7 oz fruit 70 days
Juliet Clusters of juicy, elongated tomatoes 60 days
Golden Jubilee Golden mild flavor, few seeds, low acidity, 8 oz fruit 80 days
La Roma High yield, plum sized fruit 62 days
Large Red Cherry Flavorful, 1-1.25" fruit 72 days
Red Grape Excellent texture, Sweet Taste, Clusters of 20+ 75 days
Sugar Snack Extra sweet, high yields, 1 oz fruit 63 days
Sugary Very sweet, pointed, cherry sized fruit 60 days
Sunsugar Golden cherry, very sweet 62 days
Super Fantastic Solid and meaty, 10 oz fruit 70 days
Sweet Baby Girl Very sweet, dark red, less than 1 oz fruit 65 days
Toma Verde Large flat, round fruit 60 days
Yellow Pear Golden, pear shaped, less than 1 oz 78 days
HEIRLOOM TOMATOES DESCRIPTION MATURITY
Abraham Lincoln High yield, 8 oz or larger 75 days
Arkansas Traveler Medium sized, creamy, mild flavor, 6 oz fruit 90 days
Aunt Ruby's German Green Green beefsteak, deliciously sweet 80 days
Azoychka Russian Deep yellow, citrusy flavor 85 days
Box Car Willie Prolific yields of reddish-orange 10-16 oz fruit 80 days
Brandywine World's best flavored, Extra large, up to 1.5 lbs 90-100 days
Caspian Pink Tasty 80 days
Orange Oxheart Golden-orange, well balanced flavor 80 days
Pineapple Enormous yellow-red striped fruit 85-90 days
Yellow Giant Belgium Non-acid, mild flavor, Giant golden fruit 85-95

Cucumbers, Broccoli, Cantaloupe, Cauliflower and Other Vegetables

Following is a list of the other vegetables and varieties (and associated prices) that we carry at Schaefer Greenhouses.

VEGETABLES VARIETY PRICE
Broccoli 4 pk $2.59
Brussel Sprouts 4 pk $2.59
Cabbage Savoy Express 4 pk $2.59
Cabbage Ruby Perfection 4 pk $2.59
Cantaloupe Ball 1776 $1.49 ea
Cauliflower Snow Crown 4 pk $2.59
Collards 4 pk $2.59
Cucumber Burpless $1.49 ea
Cucumber Fanfare $1.49 ea
Cucumber Slicemaster $1.49 ea
Eggplant Black Beauty $1.49 ea
Kohlrabi 4 pk $2.59
Okra 4 pk $2.59
Squash Butternut $1.49 ea
Swiss Chard Bright Lights 4 pk $2.59
Zucchini Ball's $1.49 ea

Herbs Carried by Schaefer Greenhouses

Following is a list of all herbs carried by Schaefer Greenhouses. All herbs come in a 4.5" pot and cost $3.49.

HERBS
All 4.5" pots cost $3.49
Basil (green)
Basil (lemon)
Catnip
Chives
Cilantro
Dill
French Tarragon
Lavender Lady
Lavender Mundstead
Lemon Verbena
Oregano
Parsley (curled)
Parsley (Italian)
Peppermint
Rosemary
Sage
Spearmint
Thyme (common)
Thyme (lemon)

 

 

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