Sustainable Farm in Colbert County Alabama
Tomatoes
These are the tomato varieties we are growing at Shine Springs Farm for 2021. Before we jump into the specific varieties, you should consider the difference between indeterminate and determinate varieties. INDETERMINATE – This means the tomato plants should produce throughout the season, if…
Our Story
May 12, 2021: This page is a work-in-progress at this time. The 220 acres of land that comprises Shine Springs Farm has been in my family for nearly a century. We “named” the farm Shine Springs in 2012 after a spring on the farm,…
Jasmyn Rissie Hot Pepper (Medium Heat)
The Jasmyn Rissie is a South African pepper that’s relatively rare in the United States. I’ve never seen a plant in any of the box stores and have never seen any farmers selling the Jasmyn Rissie at their farmers market stands. The Jasmyn Rissie…
Costaluto Fiorentino Tomatoes
The Costaluto Fiorentino is an Italian heirloom tomato from the Tuscany region of Italy. My research says it’s heat tolerant, but also grows well under a variety of conditions, is VERY productive, and good for slicing, stuffing, and making tomato sauces. That degree of…
Aji Chinchi Amarillo Peppers
2021 is the first year that we’ve grown the Aji Chinchi Amarillo peppers at Shine Springs Farm. So far, we have a nice selection of these pepper plants for sale. The orange-yellow Aji Chinchi Amarillo pepper is used extensively in Peruvian cuisine. It’s pretty…
