
Herb & Vegetable Plants in Rock Falls, IL
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Edible Plants Grown for Gardeners Like You
From Seedlings to Soil
Spring is planting season at our Greenhouse & Garden Center, where you’ll find a wide variety of vegetable and herb plants ready to grow. We also carry annuals, perennials, seed potatoes, and onions by the pound—plus soil and nutrients to get your garden off to a strong start. Everything you need to grow with confidence is right here under one roof.


Our Vegetable Plants
Explore our selection of vegetable plants below, the list below does not include everything. If you're searching for a particular vegetable, feel free to contact us to inquire about availability.

Better Boy Tomato
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Better Boy tomatoes mature in 70–75 days, yielding large, 16 oz. bright red fruits with classic tomato flavor. Indeterminate vines require staking; resistant to common diseases.

Early Girl Tomato
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Early Girl tomatoes mature in 50–62 days, yielding 4–8 oz. bright red, globe-shaped fruits. Indeterminate vines produce reliably until frost; ideal for slicing and salads.

Patio Tomato
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Patio tomatoes mature in 70 days, producing 3–4 oz. sweet red fruits on compact, 24" determinate plants. Ideal for containers; may need light staking when heavily fruited.

Yellow Pear Tomato
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Yellow Pear tomatoes mature in 65–80 days, producing 1–2" bright yellow, pear-shaped fruits. These indeterminate heirlooms offer a sweet, mild flavor with low acidity, making them ideal for snacking, salads, and garnishes. Vigorous vines require support and yield heavily throughout the season.

Sunsugar Tomato
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Sun Sugar tomatoes mature in 62–65 days, yielding ½ oz. golden-orange fruits with exceptional sweetness and a tangy tomato flavor. Indeterminate vines are crack-resistant and highly productive.

Red Cherry Tomato
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Red Cherry tomatoes mature in 65–80 days, producing 1–2" round fruits with sweet, tangy flavor. Indeterminate vines are vigorous and highly productive, ideal for fresh eating or canning.

Super Sweet 100 Tomato
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Super Sweet 100 tomatoes mature in 60–65 days, producing 1" red fruits in long clusters. Exceptionally sweet, high in vitamin C, and resistant to Fusarium and Verticillium wilts. Indeterminate vines yield heavily until frost.

LaRoma Tomato
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La Roma III tomatoes mature in 76 days, yielding 5–8 oz. bright red, meaty fruits. Ideal for sauces and canning; determinate plants offer high yields and strong disease resistance.

Lemon Boy Tomato
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Lemon Boy tomatoes mature in 72–75 days, producing 7 oz. bright yellow fruits with a sweet, mild flavor. Indeterminate plants are disease-resistant and ideal for slicing.

Cherokee Purple Tomato
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Cherokee Purple tomatoes mature in 80–90 days, yielding 10–16 oz. dusky rose beefsteaks with green shoulders. Sweet, rich flavor; indeterminate vines need staking.

Celebirty Plus Tomato
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Celebrity Plus tomatoes mature in 70–80 days, yielding 8 oz. smooth, red fruits. Semi-determinate plants offer enhanced disease resistance, including to Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus.

Beefsteak Tomato
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Beefsteak tomatoes mature in 80–85 days, yielding large, meaty fruits weighing up to 1–2 lbs. These indeterminate plants produce juicy, flavorful tomatoes ideal for slicing.

Amish Paste Tomato
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Amish Paste tomatoes mature in 80–90 days, yielding 8–12 oz. deep red, plum-shaped fruits. Meaty and juicy, ideal for sauces, canning, or fresh eating. Indeterminate vines.

Tobasco Pepper
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Tabasco peppers mature in 80–90 days, producing 1–2" upright fruits that ripen from yellow-green to orange to red. Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU), ideal for sauces and drying.

Serrano Pepper
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Serrano peppers mature in 75–90 days, producing 2–4" slender pods that ripen from green to red. Medium-hot (10,000–25,000 SHU), ideal for salsas, pickling, and fresh use.

Poblano Pepper
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Poblano peppers mature in 65–80 days, producing 4–6" dark green fruits that ripen to red. Mild heat (1,000–2,000 SHU), ideal for stuffing or roasting.

King Arthur Bell Pepper
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King Arthur bell peppers mature in 60–67 days, producing large, blocky fruits that ripen from green to red. Thick-walled and sweet, they resist disease and set well in heat.

Jalapeno Pepper
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Jalapeño peppers mature in 70–85 days, producing 2–4" thick-walled green fruits that ripen to red. Mild to moderate heat (2,500–8,000 SHU), perfect for stuffing or salsas.

Hungarian Wax Pepper
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Hungarian Wax peppers mature in 58–83 days, producing 4–6" yellow, tapered fruits. Heat ranges from 1,000–15,000 SHU; excellent for pickling, frying, or stuffing.

Habanero Pepper
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Habanero peppers mature in 90–100 days. Small, wrinkled fruits ripen from green to orange or red with fruity flavor and intense heat—100,000 to 350,000 Scoville units.

Golden Cali Wonder Bell Pepper
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Golden California Wonder bell peppers mature in 65–75 days, yielding 4–5" thick-walled fruits that ripen from green to golden yellow. Sweet, mild, and ideal for stuffing.

Cayenne Pepper
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Cayenne peppers mature in 70–100 days, producing 4–6" slender, wrinkled red pods with 30,000–50,000 SHU heat. Excellent for drying, sauces, and spicy dishes.

California Wonder Bell Pepper
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California Wonder bell peppers mature in 75 days, producing 4" blocky, thick-walled fruits. They ripen from green to red and are ideal for stuffing, grilling, or fresh use.

Big Bertha Bell Pepper
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Big Bertha bell peppers mature in 62–75 days, producing large, thick-walled fruits up to 7" long. They ripen from green to red and are ideal for stuffing or fresh use.

Anaheim Pepper
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Anaheim peppers mature in 70–80 days, producing 6–10" green pods that turn red when ripe. Mild heat (500–2,500 SHU), ideal for roasting, stuffing, or salsas.

Buttercrunch Lettuce
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Buttercrunch lettuce matures in 50–65 days, forming compact, loose heads with soft green leaves and a creamy yellow core. It offers a buttery flavor and resists bolting.

Kohlrabi Winner
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Winner kohlrabi matures in 57 days, producing large, slightly flat globe-shaped bulbs with sweet, crisp flesh. It resists woodiness and stores well, ideal for fresh use.

Gold Self Blanche Celery
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Golden Self-Blanche celery matures in 85–100 days. It has tender, golden-yellow stalks that self-blanch, meaning less hilling is needed. Mild, crisp, and flavorful.

Snow Crown Cauliflower
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Snow Crown cauliflower matures in 50–60 days with smooth, white 7–8" heads. Early, vigorous, and sweet, it’s ideal for fresh eating, cooking, or freezing.

Stonehead Cabbage
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Stonehead cabbage forms solid 4–6 lb heads in about 60–70 days. Compact and early-maturing, it's great for tight spaces, slaws, and resists splitting at harvest.
Our New Cold Crop Bin
Buy Onion Sets & Seed Potatoes by the Pound
New this year to Selmi’s Greenhouse & Garden Center: our Cold Crop Bin, stocked with a variety of onion sets and seed potatoes available by the pound—conveniently located inside the greenhouse near the cashier.

Our Herb Plants
Explore our selection of herb plants below, the list below does not include everything. If you're searching for a particular herb, feel free to contact us to inquire about availability.

Try Basil
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Try Basil matures in 60–75 days. Compact and ornamental with small, spicy-sweet leaves. Great for containers, edging, and fresh use in salads, pastas, and garnishes.

Rosemary
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Rosemary matures in 85–100 days. Woody-stemmed perennial with needle-like leaves and a bold, pine-like flavor. Great for roasting, grilling, and herbal oils. Loves heat and sun.

Summer Thyme
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Summer thyme matures in 70–85 days. Low-growing perennial with tiny, aromatic leaves and a subtle, lemony flavor. Great for meats, soups, and stews. Thrives in sun and dry soil.

Sage
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Sage matures in 75–85 days. A hardy perennial with soft, gray-green leaves and earthy, savory flavor. Ideal for meats, stuffing, and teas. Thrives in sun and well-drained soil.

Triple Curled Parsley
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Triple Curled Parsley matures in 70–80 days. Dense, frilly leaves with a mild, fresh flavor. Great as a garnish or in cooking. Compact and ornamental; grows well in containers.

Italian Broadleaf Parsley
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Italian Broadleaf Parsley matures in 70–90 days. Flat, flavorful leaves add fresh, earthy taste to dishes. Biennial grown as annual; thrives in cool weather and full sun.

Spearmint
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Spearmint matures in 60–90 days. Sweeter and milder than peppermint, it’s ideal for teas, salads, and sauces. Vigorous grower—best contained to prevent spreading.

Peppermint
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Peppermint matures in 60–90 days. Fast-growing perennial with cool, refreshing flavor. Great for teas, desserts, and soothing remedies. Spreads easily—best in containers.

Greek Oregano
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Green oregano matures in 80–90 days. Mild, slightly sweet flavor compared to Greek oregano. Great for sauces, salads, and meats. Grows well in containers or garden beds.

Italian Oregano
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Italian oregano matures in 80–90 days. A hardy perennial with bold, earthy flavor ideal for sauces, pizzas, and meats. Thrives in sun and well-drained soil; great fresh or dried.

Lavender
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Lavender matures in 90–200 days. Fragrant, silvery foliage with purple blooms. Drought-tolerant and loved by pollinators. Used in oils, teas, crafts, and calming sachets.

Dill
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Dill matures in 40–60 days. Feathery leaves have a tangy, fresh flavor perfect for pickling, fish, and salads. Also produces seeds used in spice blends. Fast-growing annual.

Cilantro
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Cilantro matures in 45–70 days. Its bright, citrusy leaves are great in salsa and curries. Best grown in cool weather—bolts quickly in heat. Also produces coriander seeds.

Onion
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Onions mature in 90–120 days, forming firm bulbs with layered skin. Grown from seed, sets, or transplants, they’re essential for cooking, storing, and fresh slicing.

Chives
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Chives mature in 75–90 days, growing slender, onion-flavored leaves ideal for snipping into salads, eggs, and soups. Perennial, cold-hardy, and easy to grow in pots.

Sweet Italian Large Leaf Basil
Brussels Sprouts – Long Island
Sweet Italian Large Leaf Basil matures in 60–90 days. Known for its large, aromatic leaves and classic flavor, it’s ideal for pesto, sauces, and fresh use. Pinch to promote growth.
Explore Our Fresh Produce for the Table this Summer!
There's nothing better than farm fresh fruits and vegetables! We grow a variety of produce items locally here at our farm and outsource seasonal items from trusted local farmers in our area. Whether you're looking to browse our best-sellers or where to find us, be sure to explore our produce page.


