Sensation

    A variety that has early, high yields. The large, firm berries it produces have an excellent taste. Also known for having an extended shelf life this variety is heat tolerant with a good resistance to Anthracnose, fruit and crown rot.

    Grande F1™

    Early to mid-season favorite that is well-adapted to warm & hot climates. Grande F1™ is a high-yielding hybrid that produces large spears with tight heads. This variety is highly tolerant to fusarium.

    Chandler

    Our most popular variety by far! Chandler produces a very large, sweet tasting berry. It has high yields and is a vigorous growing plant. This variety excels in a plasticulture system.

    Sweet Charlie

    This variety starts to harvest about 7-10 days earlier than Chandler. Yields are less than Chandler but the early harvest window will get you in the game sooner. Not ideal for areas that have a late frost.

    Camino Real

    This is one of the best varieties for fresh market. It is a high-yielding variety that is also very disease tolerant. Its berries are large, sweet and dark red.

    Walker Brother’s Farm Circa 1986 Aerial

    The Walker Brother's farm photographed in 1986

    Strawberry Plugs in Greenhouse

    Our strawberry plants grow in a plasticulture system in a greenhouse, circa 2000s

    Seed Ferns

    Some of our seed-producing asparagus ferns prior to harvest, circa 2000s

    Asparagus Crown Production

    Walker Brother's own variety "Walker Deluxe F1" being grown for crown sales, circa 2010s

    Walker Brothers Farm 1800s

    The Walker Brothers' farm photographed in the late 1800s

    Walker Brothers AsparaTree

    This one-of-a-kind carved "AsparaTree" sits on the Walker Brothers' family property in New Jersey

    Hand-Polished Fresh Eggplant

    Freshly harvested eggplant being polished by hand, circa 1960s

    Planting Seed by Hand

    Seeds planted by hand in cold frame to grow transplants, circa 1960s

    Fresh Pepper Sorting

    Fresh peppers were sorted by hand, circa 1960s

    Sorting Tomatoes by Hand

    Sorting fresh tomatoes for Campbell's by hand, circa 1960s

    Tomatoes for Campbell’s Soup

    Loading a truck of tomatoes for Campbell's Soup, circa 1960s

    Tomatoes for Campbell’s Soup

    A truck of fresh tomatoes headed for Campbell's Soup, circa 1960s

    Atlas F1™

    This early to mid season variety is a high yielder adapted to warmer climates and is highly tolerant to fusarium. Spears are medium to large with tight heads. Comes in earlier when grown under tunnels.

    Sweet Charlie

    This variety starts to harvest about 7-10 days earlier than Chandler. Yields are less than Chandler but the early harvest window will get you in the game sooner. Not ideal for areas that have a late frost.

    Purple Passion F1

    This beauty yields large, tender spears that are 20% sweeter than green varieties. It adapts well to warm and cold climates, is disease tolerant, and yields attractive spears perfect for the niche market.

    Jersey Knight F1

    Known for its excellent spear quality, this is a favorite for roadside markets. This mid-season variety is highly disease tolerant and adapts well to warmer climates.

    Walker Deluxe F1

    Known for its earliness and excellent yields, this 98% male hybrid yields medium spears with tight heads. It is adapted to warm and cool climates and is highly disease tolerant.

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