GREEN GOODS What's NeW in Edibles Compiled by Teresa McPherson Hungry for new edible varieties? Here are some brand new varieties worth considering for your benches. Cucumber 'Mexican Sour Gherkin' Fruits look like miniature watermelons and taste like cucumbers with tangy citrus overtones. A crunchy addition to salad! Vines grow 4-7 feet long (perfect for a trellis) and the flowers attract hummingbirds. Burpee Home Gardens www.burpeehomegardensbrand.com Ficus Carica 'Little Miss Figgy' This incredible dwarf Ficus will dazzle your customers with its deeply lobed, blue-green leaves and spectacular, dark purple fruits. Greenleaf Nursery www.greenleafnursery.com 16 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | MARCH 2022 16 |http://www.burpeehomegardensbrand.com http://www.greenleafnursery.com