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Beta vulgaris
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom, also known as Winter Keeper. The best winter storage beet. Glossy green tops with no purple.
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Beta vulgaris
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Grown for greens, not roots. Large glossy reddish-purple leaves. Holds quality in summer but best in fall and under winter cover.
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Beta vulgaris
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Grown for greens, not roots. Large glossy reddish-purple leaves. Holds quality in summer but best in fall and under winter cover.
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Beta vulgaris
(54 days)
Open-pollinated.
Gene pool based on 3 heirlooms. Expect 3 colors: pink-red with orange, bright gold and vivid orange. 3.5 x 7-8" tapered form.
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Beta vulgaris
Includes a yellow, a cylindra, a chioggia, a white, and one with great greens. Varieties vary.
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Beta vulgaris
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Selection from heirloom. Light red exterior; interior rings of pink and white. Green tops. Exceptional sweetness.
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Beta vulgaris
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Uniform globular smooth red beet. Tender interior with deep red flesh. A favorite of home gardeners and canners.
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Beta vulgaris
(48 days)
Open-pollinated.
From 1911, beloved by commercial growers and home gardeners. Early beet greens and bunching beets. Quick cold soil emergence. Attractive purple tops.
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Beta vulgaris
(48 days)
Open-pollinated.
From 1911, beloved by commercial growers and home gardeners. Early beet greens and bunching beets. Quick cold soil emergence. Attractive purple tops.
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Beta vulgaris
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Vibrantly golden beets, sweet and delicious. Elongated pyramid shape with no green shoulders. Greens also delicious!
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Beta vulgaris
(54 days)
Open-pollinated.
Gold beet with Lutz shape, size and mild sweet flavor. Green tops with some golden stem. Golden orange roots with orange shoulders.
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Mirabilis jalapa
Open-pollinated.
Fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers in cerise, burgundy, pink, yellow, white. 2-3' tall.
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Polemonium caeruleum
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Sky blue blooms with gold stamens. Prefers shade. 1' tall.
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Coix lacryma-jobi
(100 days) Perennial in Zone 9-10, grown as an annual. Named for the Greek coix which means ‘palm,’ this ornamental grass’s... read more
(100 days) Perennial in Zone 9-10, grown as an annual. Named for the Greek coix which means ‘palm,’ this ornamental grass’s... read more
Centaurea cyanus
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Showy blend of blue, pink, red, white flowers with blue predominating.
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Centaurea cyanus
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Annual. Ruffled dark maroon flowers, sometimes called Black Gem Bachelor’s Button. 3' tall. Hard to find.
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Centaurea cyanus
(96 days)
Open-pollinated.
Annual. Flowers have dark centers in maroons and purples that fade into white outer petals, creating a frosted effect.
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Centaurea cyanus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Early frilly 2" periwinkle-blue blooms on semi-dwarf 2' plants. A popular favorite with a long bloom period.
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Brassica juncea
(20 days baby; 45 days mature)
Open-pollinated.
A favorite for cutting at the purple baby stage. Vibrant maroon slightly toothed leaves on lime-green stems. Good for salads or braising.
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Brassica juncea
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Best-adapted mustard for northern climates. Hot mustardy flavor. Will come back when cut. Slow to bolt. Can be overwintered.
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Brassica rapa
(37 days)
Open-pollinated.
Produces many pencil-thick deep purple flowering shoots with pleasing mild mustard flavor. Grows best in cool weather.
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Brassica rapa
(45 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Slow-growing 8-10" deep purple rounded leaves stand beautifully, and are mild and delectable all the way through the season.
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Brassica rapa
(40 days)
Open-pollinated.
Medium-dark green variably shaped leaves. Zingy. Excellent for salads or braised.
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Brassica rapa (japonica group)
(40 days)
Open-pollinated.
Japanese heirloom. Deeply cut fringed leaves on slender white stalks. For microgreens, cut-and-come-again, succession plantings and baby leaf production.
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Brassica rapa
(40 days) Open-pollinated. Frank Morton selected well-mixed breeding pools for disease resistance and particularly for pink and... read more
(40 days) Open-pollinated. Frank Morton selected well-mixed breeding pools for disease resistance and particularly for pink and... read more
Brassica rapa
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Tall frilly medium-hot serrated green leaves with purple veins and shading, with nice variation among plants.
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Brassica juncea
(40 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bold purple-blushed delicately serrated mizuna-type leaves with sweet an spicy flavor. For spring and fall plantings. Bolts in heat.
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Brassica oleracea (alboglabra group)
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dark green large tender leaves with just the right kind of mustardy bite. Prolific yields can be harvested at full size or as baby greens.
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Brassica rapa
(45 days full size; 21 baby)
Open-pollinated.
Grows in rosettes like tatsoi, but bigger, more upright with leaves less shiny and more puckered. Harvest young for salad greens or mature for braising.
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Open-pollinated.
A refill of the easy-to-grow varieties included in our Children’s Grow Kit.
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Fun and playful easy-to-grow varieties to encourage young gardeners. Contains 8 packets of sunflowers, beans, pumpkins, popcorn and more.
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Annual flowers for bouquets! You will find a similar array as in our Cutflower Mix, but in separate packets rather than mixed together in one...
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A cheeky assortment of seeds with love-themed names, from Sweet Mama Squash to Some Like it Hot peppers. Give the gift of seeds and your love will reap the rewards all summer long!
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Phaseolus lunatus
(100 days) Open-pollinated. Bush type. Last offered in 2017, the opening sentence of our description was written in 1999: “With... read more
(100 days) Open-pollinated. Bush type. Last offered in 2017, the opening sentence of our description was written in 1999: “With... read more
Phaseolus lunatus
(103 days)
Open-pollinated.
18" tall. 3 tender beans per pod, grey in the shell stage and drying to buff with purple and black mottling. White flowers.
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Phaseolus lunatus
(106 days)
Open-pollinated.
8" pods, dependably produces at least four large creamy white seeds per pod. Vines can grow 10'.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(88 days)
Open-pollinated.
Kidney-shaped bean with dark red speckles on white background. Popular New England heirloom.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(65 days shell, 85 days dry)
Open-pollinated.
Wide 4" pods fill with large flattened beans, glowing golden with maroon swirls as they mature. Bush plants grow 2' with a slight tendency to vine.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(60 days shell, 85 days dry)
Open-pollinated.
2' plants set abundant 5" round pods of plump shiny black beans. Can be harvested as a shell bean. Dry pods resist shattering, yet are easy to shell.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Productive brown dry bean with rich meaty flavor that can stand alone in dishes.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(88 days)
Open-pollinated.
Compact gold bush bean with full-bodied rich flavor and high yields. Dries down quickly.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Mottled red baking bean. Easy and dependable, with heavy yields. Maine family heirloom.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(86 days)
Open-pollinated.
Richly flavored heirloom brown baking bean that is well adapted to our cool climate. Golden-tan seed.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dense foliage produces medium runners, lavender flowers and good yields of thin delicate pods each containing 5-6 lustrous black seeds.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Flavor not quite as rich as Black Turtle, but matures much earlier.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(60 days) Open-pollinated. As seed keepers, students at Troy Howard Middle School in Belfast, ME, rogue out any bean crosses as... read more
(60 days) Open-pollinated. As seed keepers, students at Troy Howard Middle School in Belfast, ME, rogue out any bean crosses as... read more
Phaseolus vulgaris
(105 days)
Open-pollinated.
Small pure-white pea bean is early, impressively productive and cooks well.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(70 days shell, 90 days dry)
Open-pollinated.
White Cannelini bean. 5-6" short fat pods contain 5 plump seeds. Excellent flavor.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(70 days shell, 95 days dry)
Open-pollinated.
Pods contain 5-6 speckled cranberry-colored beans. Reliable and hardy heirloom.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(70 days shell, 95 days dry)
Open-pollinated.
Pods contain 5-6 speckled cranberry-colored beans. Reliable and hardy heirloom.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(88 days)
Open-pollinated.
White bush bean with good yields and mild flavor. Pale sibling of golden Goucho.
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Cucumis sativus
(63 days)
Open-pollinated.
Maine heirloom. 3-4" short plump oval cream-white fruit with black spines. Excellent fresh eating.
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Melothria scabra
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Vigorous but delicate climbing vine. Profuse bearing of 1" oblong green and white fruits. Eat fresh or pickled.
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Cucumis sativus
(64 days)
Open-pollinated.
Unique white slicer. 7-8" slim creamy-white fruit with crisp non-bitter flesh. Excellent flavor.
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Ipomoea purpurea
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Climbs to at least 8-9' with trellising, rich deep purple bloom with a glowing magenta center and dark 5-pointed star pattern.
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Ipomoea purpurea
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Rich deep purple flowers vibrate against lush green foliage. Starts blooming while it is only 2' tall and still vining.
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Ipomoea tricolor
(115 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic morning glory. Intense azure blooms lighten toward center; a sun-loving 12' vine.
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Convolvulus tricolor
(50 days) Annual. This bush morning glory charmed us in our 2023 flower trials! Shapely 18" tall bushes (that’s right, no... read more
(50 days) Annual. This bush morning glory charmed us in our 2023 flower trials! Shapely 18" tall bushes (that’s right, no... read more
Zinnia elegans
(85-90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Brilliantly hued large flowers on long stems come in an array of colors: oranges, yellows, red, magenta and pink with many petal forms.
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Zinnia elegans
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
A trendy color in this superior series. A most elegant giant dahlia-flowered zinnia. Long stems perfect for cutting.
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Zinnia elegans
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Yellow, white, rose-pink, coral, lilac and purple. Long stems perfect for cutting.
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Zinnia elegans
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Yellow, white, rose-pink, coral, lilac and purple. Long stems perfect for cutting.
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Zinnia elegans
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
A very hot fuchsia. A most elegant giant dahlia-flowered zinnia. Long stems perfect for cutting.
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Zinnia elegans
Open-pollinated.
Even Gene, who doesn’t like gaudy zinnias, was attracted to Scarlet Flame’s elegant bright scarlet blooms. 3' stems. Predates 1934.
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Lactuca sativa
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
French heirloom. Semi-romaine head with deep red outer leaves. Green inner leaves with bronze tips. Excellent cold tolerance, good for overwintering.
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Lactuca sativa
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dark green ruffled-leaved romaine with open habit and rounded top. Very crisp and sweet. Decent heat tolerance.
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Lactuca sativa
(70 days) Open-pollinated. Also known as Erthel. Named for its ruffled mint-leaf appearance, not for any minty flavor. Good size,... read more
(70 days) Open-pollinated. Also known as Erthel. Named for its ruffled mint-leaf appearance, not for any minty flavor. Good size,... read more
Lactuca sativa
(50 days) Open-pollinated. True to name, mini-romaine Jadeite’s matte apple-green rounded leaf and graceful small vase form looks... read more
(50 days) Open-pollinated. True to name, mini-romaine Jadeite’s matte apple-green rounded leaf and graceful small vase form looks... read more
Lactuca sativa
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bred in Israel. Classic romaine lettuce for warm temps. Hefty 2' head of light green sword-shaped leaves. Excellent bolt resistance.
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Lactuca sativa
(51 days)
Open-pollinated.
Best of the speckled types. Dark green ruffled leaves mottled with maroon-red spots. Sweet juicy veins, blushed pink heart. Poor heat tolerance.
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Lactuca sativa
(44 days baby, 63 days mature)
Open-pollinated.
From England. Compact Winter Density-type mini-romaine with very deep purple-red leaves. Very cold tolerant, decent heat tolerance.
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Lactuca sativa
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
2' tall erect romaine with dark green leaves, slow to bolt in heat but we recommend it for cool to cold weather.
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Abelmoschus esculentus
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Big fluted tender green pods on sturdy plants. Will produce in central Maine, but better suited to farther south.
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Capsicum annuum
(76 days)
Open-pollinated.
Shiny red thin-walled 8" long tapering frying pepper. Sweet mild flavor, good raw and especially fried. High yielding.
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Capsicum annuum
(70 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Deep carmine horn-shaped 2.5x6" fruits. Classic Italian Corno di Toro type. Unusually sweet. Widely adapted and early maturing.
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Capsicum annuum
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Elongated 2-3"classically wrinkled peppers are perfectly suited for pickling either green or red.
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Capsicum annuum
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heavy early fruit set of 2½x8" tender-skinned Italian-style Lamuyo peppers.
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Capsicum annuum
(87 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom from Ukraine. 2¼x4½" tapered peppers ripen from lime to orange to red. Crisp, juicy, thick-walled.
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Capsicum annuum
(65 days) Open-pollinated. An open-pollinated selection of the ever-popular shishito. The folks at Wild Mountain Seeds have been... read more
(65 days) Open-pollinated. An open-pollinated selection of the ever-popular shishito. The folks at Wild Mountain Seeds have been... read more
Capsicum annuum
(60 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Red thin-walled bell peppers, not consistently blocky. Easy to grow. Consistently early. Good for home gardens.
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Capsicum annuum
(74 days) Open-pollinated. This large blocky market-type pepper produces good-sized glossy dark green 3–4 lobed peppers on tall... read more
(74 days) Open-pollinated. This large blocky market-type pepper produces good-sized glossy dark green 3–4 lobed peppers on tall... read more
Capsicum annuum
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Rich reddish-brown 3½x3½" blocky thick-walled pepper. Meaty, sweet, delicious and flavorful even when green.
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Capsicum annuum
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Orange sweet bell pepper. Thick-walled, blocky 3½" fruits. Easy to harvest. Good foliage cover on 4' plants helps to prevent sunscald.
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Capsicum annuum
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Blocky 4¼x4¼" thick-walled yellow fruits weigh about ¾ lb each. Great roasted, frozen, or raw.
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Capsicum annuum
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Blocky red bell. Great for northern market growers.
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Capsicum annuum
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Prolific yields of long tapering 2"red sweet peppers on short stocky plants. Great for cold-climate growers.
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Capsicum annuum
(74 days)
Open-pollinated.
Blocky 3x3" bells ripen from purple to green to deep red. At purple stage they sell at a premium. Early and prolific.
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Capsicum annuum
(72 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Red stout blocky 12-14 oz bell. Thick-walled, juicy, delicious and hefty. Superb yields.
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Cucurbita maxima
(105 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom French squash-pumpkin. Burnt orange to red flattened 7-30 lb fruit with deep ridges. Edible and ornamental.
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Cucurbita pepo
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic heirloom. Uniform scalloped 2-3" fruit with greenish-cream skin. Excellent flavor.
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Cucurbita pepo
(48 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Uniform bright yellow fruit with pale green “stars” on the blossom end. Open plant with very few spines.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Green with yellow and amber-pink tinge,12-16 oz, oblate beefsteak. Best green eating tomato.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(88 days)
Open-pollinated.
Late yellow slicing tomato with amazing rich taste, sweet and citrusy. Prone to catfacing under stressful weather conditions.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(72 days)
Open-pollinated.
Pink irregular 1 lb fruit. Rich tomato taste, neither cloying nor insipid. Productive and disease resistant.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Also known as True Black Brandywine. Rich and peaty flattened large heirloom beefsteak looks coal-dusted over crimson, with shadows of green, purple and brown.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Very tasty rare pink 8–12 oz heirloom. Has performed well in cool wet summers. Potato-leaf foliage.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Deep red heirloom beefsteak with full-bodied flavor. Good-sized and crack-free, though they won’t take a lot of handling. Lots of ribbed 8-24 oz oblate fruits.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Iridescent purple with dark green shoulders, 12-18 oz, oblate with catfacing. Ripe when half green and firm. Dark juicy meaty interiors smoky, exquisite.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Iridescent garnet-colored 5-7 oz globes, most uniformly handsome. Outstanding flavor. Reliable, heavy-yielding.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Deep red slightly flattened 8-12 oz globes. Always tasty, occasionally sublime. Superb home-garden variety with commercial potential.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(56 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red 1-2" fruit with no cosmetic defects besides yellow shoulders. Superior to other sub-arctics. Potato-leaf foliage. Determinate.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
This orange slicer produces 8 oz globes that are smooth-textured, sweet, mild, and meaty. Smaller than Goldie and less prone to blemish.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Deep orange beefsteak-type, 16-20 oz, often bi-lobed. Rich flavor, velvety texture. Harvest when it gets a rosy blush on the blossom end.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Deep orange beefsteak-type, 16-20 oz, often bi-lobed. Rich flavor, velvety texture. Harvest when it gets a rosy blush on the blossom end.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(77 days)
Open-pollinated.
Green with dark-green stripes, blushing yellow and apricot when ripe; 4-5 oz fruits don't crack. Emerald-green interior, sweet and rich.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
Open-pollinated.
For a surprise medley of colors, sizes, shapes and flavors, and all organically grown seed. No cherries.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Productive 5' plants produce a plethora of 9 oz. red round fruit with good rich tomatoey flavor.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Striped 1 lb irregular fruits. Yellow and red marbled flesh, silky smooth with complex low-acid fruity sweetness.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
The color of port with metallic green stripes. Great flavor, productivity, size, disease tolerance. Usually bi-lobed, avg 9 oz. Holds well in field.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(82 days)
Open-pollinated.
The famous Brandywine whose sublime flavor put heirlooms on the map. Pink 1 lb oblate meaty beefsteak fruits. Potato-leaf foliage.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Pink 5 oz unblemished globes. The Brandywine of continental Europe. Excellent field-to-market variety that doesn't require high tunnels.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Gigantic 1–3 lb red-streaked yellow fruits have marbled interior flesh, meaty smooth melting texture, and superb mild sweet flavor with nary a hint of acidity.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Outstanding cooking and canning tomato with old-time flavor. Medium-sized 4–6 oz deep oblate fruits.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(80 days) Ind. You won’t find a better sandwich tomato than Soldacki, a heavy producer of meaty tasty 14 oz pink globes... read more
(80 days) Ind. You won’t find a better sandwich tomato than Soldacki, a heavy producer of meaty tasty 14 oz pink globes... read more
Lycopersicon esculentum
(82 days)
Open-pollinated.
Yellow large slightly ribbed 1 lb fruit with ring-scar at blossom end. Variable quality; eat the pretty ones, compost the rest. Potato-leaf foliage.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(82 days)
Open-pollinated.
Yellow large slightly ribbed 1 lb fruit with ring-scar at blossom end. Variable quality; eat the pretty ones, compost the rest. Potato-leaf foliage.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(62 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red miniature heart-shaped firm fruits, about ½ oz, in clusters of 6-8. Sturdy on the grill.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Deep red 1+" cherry. Superb rich sweet flavor makes up for annoying tendency to crack.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Deep red 1+" cherry. Superb rich sweet flavor makes up for annoying tendency to crack.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Prolific clusters of 10–12 1½" very shiny red fruits hold on the vine and can be picked all at once. Excellent fresh, stewed or added to sauce.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(64 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Red small fruit, with bomb-proof resistance against late blight lineage US 23. Great taste, highly productive, great look at market.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
We’ll mix a bunch of varieties in one packet. You’ll get different colors, sizes, shapes and flavors, all small-fruited... read more
We’ll mix a bunch of varieties in one packet. You’ll get different colors, sizes, shapes and flavors, all small-fruited... read more
Lycopersicon esculentum
(60 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Large bright yellow cherries! Productive, disease resistant, crack-free and borne in large clusters.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(62 days)
Open-pollinated.
Light orange sweet juicy treats, much less prone to cracking in wet weather than Sun Gold.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(69 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Red round two-bite unblemished fruits. Juicy, rich, sprightly. Very marketable. Great vigor and disease-resistance.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(62 days) Rampant Ind. From the originators of comes the even more exciting Pink Princess, a recessive pink-fruited sport... read more
(62 days) Rampant Ind. From the originators of comes the even more exciting Pink Princess, a recessive pink-fruited sport... read more
Lycopersicon esculentum
(62 days)
Open-pollinated.
Deliciously irresistable sweet pink cherry. Fruits averaging 12.7g begin maturing early in August. Thick skins somewhat resistant to cracking.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(74 days)
Open-pollinated.
Green with little flecks of gold; produces an abundance of 1" round fruits. Begins to show a slight golden yellow at the base when ready for harvest.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red Italian heirloom cherry used for dried tomatoes. Rich, meaty, few seeds. Bears prolific clusters over a long season. No cracking.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(75 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Gorgeous deep rose large 20-30g cherry. Slowly ripens from pink to deep rose with matte finish. Low-acid, tasty, mellow.
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Cucurbita maxima
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
Slightly smaller than the standard Burgess, with a lighter green rind. Very high-quality fruits.
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Cucurbita maxima
(110 days)
Open-pollinated.
Old buttercup variety. More vigorous vines, higher yields and larger fruit with blocky turban shape and a cup.
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Coreopsis tinctoria
Open-pollinated.
Beautiful native ornamental. Provides a full palette of color from yellows and greens to rusts and browns-and even black.
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Helianthus annuus
(90-100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Rare indigenous heirloom used as a natural dye source for coloring baskets purplish charcoal. Also edible. 8' stalks.
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Rubia tinctorum
Open-pollinated.
Ancient and excellent source of red dye. Harvest roots after three years and grind to yield a wash- and light-fast red dye par excellence. 4' plants.
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Helenium autumnale
Open-pollinated.
Bronze, brown, crimson and yellow for an end-of-summer display. 4-5' tall. Also called Sunny Bride.
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Alchemilla mollis
Open-pollinated.
Perennial. 12-18" Bears large loose sprays of tiny greenish-yellow flowers from early summer onward. Makes a good border and ground cover in shady locations.
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Withania somnifera
Open-pollinated.
Upright shrub 2' with green-to-yellow flowers ripening to red berries. Roots are dried at the end of the growing season and used internally powdered or tinctured.
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Salvia officinalis
Open-pollinated.
Grows up to 3', with fuzzy grey-green oblong leaves and blue flowers. Used fresh or dried.
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Codonopsis pilosula
Open-pollinated.
Perennial to Zone 4. Used in Chinese medicine like ginseng, but considerably easier to grow than true Panax ginseng.
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Codonopsis pilosula
Open-pollinated.
Perennial to Zone 4. Used in Chinese medicine like ginseng, but considerably easier to grow than true Panax ginseng.
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Dysphania ambrosioides
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Culinary herb native to Central America, often added to beans to deepen flavor and to mitigate flatulence. Sharp and pungent.
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Foeniculum vulgare
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
This fennel, which doesn’t bulb, puts all its energy into making seeds.
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Trigonella foenum-graecum
(30 days leaf, 120 days seed)
Open-pollinated.
Leaf and seeds are used culinarily, imparting a sweet nutty flavor reminiscent of maple syrup. If not pinched back, the plant will
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Melissa officinalis
Open-pollinated.
Perennial growing to 2'. Gather its yellow-green scalloped lemony leaves before plants flower.
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Cymbopogon flexuosus
Open-pollinated.
Perennial in Zones 9-11, grown as an annual in our climate. Coarse grass sets 6-12 harvestable stalks, looking something like pencil leeks, slightly bulbous at the base.
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Silybum marianum
Open-pollinated.
Named for the bold white splashes on its glossy leaves, said to be from Mary’s milk. Fast-growing 3-5' annual with leaves up to 8x24".
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Allium schoenoprasum
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Hardy perennial. 1-2' dark blue-green leaves are medium-fine, long and slender. Lilac-colored flowers bloom in June and July.
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Mentha pulegium
Open-pollinated.
Perennial. Hardy aromatic ground cover; plants creep with only the lavender flower stalks rising above the ground.
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Rosmarinus officinalis
Open-pollinated.
Beloved tender perennial growing to 3-4'. Cannot withstand temperatures below 17°, may be overwintered indoors if kept cool and moist.
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Spilanthes oleracea
Open-pollinated.
Highly frost-sensitive annual. Used as a ground cover in the south, it adds unusual beauty with its low growth habit and its cute yellow flowers with rayless red-orange centers.
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Spilanthes oleracea
Open-pollinated.
Highly frost-sensitive annual. Used as a ground cover in the south, it adds unusual beauty with its low growth habit and its cute yellow flowers with rayless red-orange centers.
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Matricaria recutita
Open-pollinated.
7" plants, tiny golden flowers, may please Chamomile aficionados.
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Petroselinum crispum
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Italian heirloom. Flat-leaved parsley with good early seedling vigor and rich sweet flavor. Grows to 1' tall.
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Petroselinum crispum
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Italian heirloom. Flat-leaved parsley with good early seedling vigor and rich sweet flavor. Grows to 1' tall.
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Petroselinum crispum
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dense triple-curled medium-green parsley. Slow to bolt, prolific, hardy. Delicious stems.
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Lactuca sativa
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Compact hardy plants with reddish-amber–tipped green leaves and crunchy batavian taste. French heirloom stands the test of time as well as the chill of fall.
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Lactuca sativa
(72 days)
Open-pollinated.
Slow-growing compact dark green Batavian with crisp outer leaves surrounding a round tightly-packed heart. Excellent heat tolerance.
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Lactuca sativa
(48 days)
Open-pollinated.
Hefty wine-red Batavian forms open rosette that folds together like a romaine at maturity. Shiny red leaves, green in the center, good for baby leaves.
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Lactuca sativa
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large plants form loose heads with bronzy coloration. Green interior is sweet and mild. Always one of the last to bolt.
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Lactuca sativa
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Rare. Starlike rosettes of glossy deer tongue-type leaves are tinged burgundy-red. Nutty texture and bitter-free. Very bolt resistant.
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Lactuca sativa
(48 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Thick green pointed leaves radiate from a compact center. Rich nutty flavor. Slow to bolt.
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Cucumis melo
(85 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Deep orange flesh. Oval 3-5 lb fruit, medium net. Harvest at full slip. Excellent flavor.
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Cucumis melo
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
2-3 lb orange-fleshed muskmelon with a thin rind and thick richly flavored flesh.
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Cucumis melo
(89 days)
Open-pollinated.
Green-fleshed heirloom, once the most widely grown in Canada, New England. Netted and ribbed fruits with aromatic silky texture. Can get quite large.
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Cucumis melo
(88 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Salmon-colored flesh with small seed cavity. Large oval coarsely netted 5-7 lb fruit.
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Cucumis melo
(80 days) F-1 hybrid. A reliable Tuscan-type melon that always delivers—netted and striped 2–3 lb round melons have sweet aromatic ... read more
(80 days) F-1 hybrid. A reliable Tuscan-type melon that always delivers—netted and striped 2–3 lb round melons have sweet aromatic ... read more
Physalis pruinosa
(72 days)
Open-pollinated.
Golden berries in papery husks. Small but flavorful. Sweet, nutty, delicious snack.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red heirloom paste tomato selected for size and earliness. Meaty 6-10 oz fruits.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(82 days)
Open-pollinated.
3x5" massive solid bull’s horn–shaped red fruits with dry texture, few seeds, and round mellow flavor. Dries well.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red oxheart nippled 8 oz heirloom paste. Consistent good flavor; sets the standard for paste tomatoes.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(90 days) Ind. This large elongated red Roma type came to us acclimated to chilly Vermont, so it is better adapted to cold... read more
(90 days) Ind. This large elongated red Roma type came to us acclimated to chilly Vermont, so it is better adapted to cold... read more
Lycopersicon esculentum
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Attractive orange cylindrical 3-4" paste tomato avg 4-5 oz. Best flavor, sprightly sweetness; makes ambrosial sauce.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(75 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Red paste, great tasting, late blight resistant, and moderately resistant to early blight.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red paste with psychedelic orange-yellow striations, distictive nipple, 4-5 oz. Makes rich sweet tomatoey sauce.
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Cucurbita moschata
(87 days)
Open-pollinated.
Smooth, 2-3 lb butternut-type fruit with a small seed cavity and distinctive deep orange colored flesh.
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Cucurbita moschata
(104 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Full running vines yield a ton of uniform tan 2-3 lb fruits. Smooth semi-dry texture and medium nutty sweetness hold in storage. Disease resistant.
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Cucurbita moschata
(105 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic. 9" long buff tan fruit weighing 4-5 lb. Our best-selling winter squash.
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Cucurbita moschata
(105 days)
Open-pollinated.
A top-of-the-line Waltham strain, with improved yield and consistency. 9" long buff tan fruit weighing 4-5 lb.
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Cucurbita maxima
(98 days)
Open-pollinated.
Unique French heirloom. Round slightly flattened 15 lb fruit has salmon-peach skin covered in peanut-like warts. Lovely, or ugly?
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Cucurbita maxima
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Unique Italian heirloom. Gorgeous aquamarine to dark green 15 lb fruit. Round, flattened with bumps and ridges
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Cucurbita moschata
(110 days)
Open-pollinated.
Buff tear-drop shaped 7 lb fruit with very hard rind stores long. Delicious deep orange flesh. Seminole heirloom.
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Mix of annual flowers that can be used for cutting. Includes aster, bachelor’s button, calendula, cosmos, zinnia, and more.
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Alternative lawn mix includes 13 species of short and creeping plants, many of which feed pollinators.
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For the Northeast. A blend of 19 perennial and self-sowing annual species native to or naturalized in northeast U.S. and Canada.
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Tithonia rotundifolia
Open-pollinated.
Bright orange 3-4" blooms comparable to Torch’s. Upright and uniform habit. Attracts butterflies. 4' tall.
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Brassica rapa (chinensis group)
(20 days baby, 45 days full size)
Open-pollinated.
Lettucy pale green ruffled leaves. Mild, sweet. Will re-grow after cuttings. Cold hardy.
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Raphanus sativus var. caudatus
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Asian heirloom, Specialty. Grown for its immature purple-green pungent seed pods. Harvest young for best quality.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(53 days)
Open-pollinated.
6-7" round medium-dark green beans. Production comes on fast and keeps up for weeks.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(56 days)
Open-pollinated.
High yields of tasty 5–7" straight slender round dark green beans. Holds quality well both on the plant and after harvest.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(58 days)
Open-pollinated.
5.5" long green bean. Very stress tolerant and high yielding, with good texture and flavor. White seed.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(57 days)
Open-pollinated.
6" creamy yellow pods mottled with purple tiger stripes. Seeds are purplish brown with blue stripes.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(54 days)
Open-pollinated.
Straight round 5-6" tender yellow pods with green tips and great flavor. High yields, holds well.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(70 days shell, 90 days dry)
Open-pollinated.
Consistently one of the earliest dry pole beans. Chestnut-brown dry beans are wide and flat like limas.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large flattened sunny yellow Romano-type beans on tall vines.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Beautiful 6-7" green pods with purple streaking. Tan seed with dark stripes. Also known as Preacher Bean.
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Phaseolus coccineus
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
10-12' tall. Mottled black and purple seeds. Ornamental brilliant scarlet blossoms. Snap or shell bean.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
7–9' vines bear long stringless round-podded very dark green fresh beans, coming early. 2017 AAS.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(102 days dry )
Open-pollinated.
Plump round maroon beans with no streaking. Excellent flavor, rich and creamy.
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Glycine max
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Productive 3' plants bear pods with 2-3 black beans. Excellent flavor.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(75 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Dark green large heads with medium-fine bead. Heat-tolerant in spring and summer, also good for fall harvests.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(86 days)
F-1 hybrid.
5-7" bright green tightly domed heads. Compact plants. Good for mid-season.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(85 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Consistent yields of exceptionally tender, high-quality blue-green domed 8” heads with rather large beads. Tolerates some heat.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(90 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Late-summer to fall, delivers a dark green semi-domed 6-8" head with medium-small tight bead. Abundant side shoots, good heat tolerance.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(94 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Large deep green heads are finely beaded, high domed with no lobing. Amazing resilience and crazy-weather tolerance.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
Handsome uniform dark-green 5-6" heads. Abundant side shoots over a long harvest window. Ideal home-garden variety for the fall.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(92 days)
Open-pollinated.
Reliable 6" heads with medium bead. No side shoot production. For fall crops only.
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Brassica rapa (ruvo group)
(40 days)
Open-pollinated.
Harvest young stems, leaves, and small flower buds. Leaves best in spring. Stems and flower buds best in fall crop.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(56 days)
Open-pollinated.
Sweet stalks and stems produce succulent small green loose heads with very large beads. Abundant side shoots. Excellent flavor and heat tolerance.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(98 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Reliable production of 4-5 lb heads avg 8" across. Tender and sweet with brassica zing. Enjoy raw or cooked. For fall production only.
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Brassica oleracea (gemmifera group)
(120 days)
F-1 hybrid.
1" tightly wrapped sprouts are widely spaced for ease of harvest and good air circulation. Vigorous and sturdy plants showed little aphid damage.
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Brassica oleracea (capitata group)
(62 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic early round 3-5 lb grey-green compact heads on short stems. Excellent flavor. Not long standing.
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Brassica oleracea (capitata group)
(80 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Dark green solid 4-8 lb heads hold well in weather stress. Stores well until spring.
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Brassica oleracea (capitata group)
(105 days) F-1 hybrid. Reminiscent of a rhodolite garnet, dark reddish-purple and solid as a polished gemstone.... read more
(105 days) F-1 hybrid. Reminiscent of a rhodolite garnet, dark reddish-purple and solid as a polished gemstone.... read more
Brassica oleracea (capitata group)
(85 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Deep purple-red rock-hard round heads avg 4-6 lb. Excellent for long storage. Very cold hardy.
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Brassica oleracea (capitata group)
(105 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Dense 3-6 lb red heads with savoyed pinkish-purple outer leaves and green interior. Can be overwintered.
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Daucus carota
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Early coreless translucent pinkish-orange blunt-tip roots. Mild sweetness boosted by “carrot perfume.” Upright tops good for bunching.
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Daucus carota
(48 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Blunt slender 5-6" orange Amsterdam-type carrot. Recommended for succession plantings. Excellent for fresh eating.
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Daucus carota
(48 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Blunt slender 5-6" orange Amsterdam-type carrot. Recommended for succession plantings. Excellent for fresh eating.
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Daucus carota
(75 days) F-1 hybrid. Bright orange bulky Bolero-type is tailor-made for its namesake soil type. We’ve had Bangor in our field... read more
(75 days) F-1 hybrid. Bright orange bulky Bolero-type is tailor-made for its namesake soil type. We’ve had Bangor in our field... read more
Daucus carota
(75 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Bright orange bulky Bolero-type. Fall storage carrot: 8-10" long and 1" thick, stays solid for months.
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Daucus carota
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Uniform cylindrical 7" roots with unusually good interior color, crisp texture and fine flavor. Holds well; an excellent keeper too.
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Daucus carota
(55 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Blunt Nantes-type 7-8" orange carrot with strong green tops and a medium core. Snappy, sweet and juicy. Use fresh or store.
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Daucus carota
(74 days)
F-1 hybrid.
9" roots. Bulky continental Nantes-type, with great long-keeping ability and flavor. Pelleted for ease of sowing.
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Daucus carota
(48-75 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Mix of colored carrots. Includes light yellow, light orange, dark orange, purple and red.
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Daucus carota
(70 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Tapered 7" purple Imperator-type with orange highlights. Red-purple interior with vivid orange core. Very good texture.
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Daucus carota
(72 days)
Open-pollinated.
Straight tapered Nantes-type carrot. Best for fall harvest and long storage. Staff favorite.
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Daucus carota
(85 days) Open-pollinated. A stalwart storage carrot whose flavor improves with time. These 7–9" heavy cylindrical roots with broad... read more
(85 days) Open-pollinated. A stalwart storage carrot whose flavor improves with time. These 7–9" heavy cylindrical roots with broad... read more
Daucus carota
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bright orange stump-rooted Japanese carrot. Tender and sweet. Popular in Asian markets.
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Daucus carota
(70 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Straight 8" creamy-white carrot. Good texture and flavor, both raw and cooked. Develops green shoulders at full-size.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(65 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Unmarred heads with firm curds, without warping, melting or discoloration in high summer. Also makes excellent mid-early fall heads.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(60 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Flowering stick type cauli with fine-textured curd. Florets extend into a single-serve branch to be harvested individually. Delicate Japanese beauty.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(68 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Pastel orange uniform heads of dense curds on sturdy plants. Highly adaptable; consistently performs well in a range of conditions, including heat stress.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(62 days) F-1 hybrid. This super early deep purple cauliflower with tight curds will start forming heads before... read more
(62 days) F-1 hybrid. This super early deep purple cauliflower with tight curds will start forming heads before... read more
Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(80 days) F-1 hybrid. You won’t need to use the force to attain revolutionary fall harvests of dependable... read more
(80 days) F-1 hybrid. You won’t need to use the force to attain revolutionary fall harvests of dependable... read more
Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(70 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Reliable producer of uniform 6-7" white heads. Probably the easiest cauli to grow.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(93 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Very large upright plants set dense 2-4 lb attractive white domed heads. Tender with very good flavor.
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Apium graveolens
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large dense plants with no punky centers. Smooth tender sweet nearly stringless stalks.
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Apium graveolens var. rapaceum
(95 days) F-1 hybrid. We had a whale of a time trialing this celeriac, which impressed us two years in a row.... read more
(95 days) F-1 hybrid. We had a whale of a time trialing this celeriac, which impressed us two years in a row.... read more
Zea mays
(78 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Large sweet tender creamy kernels from well-filled 8" blunt ears with 14-16 rows. 6-7' plants. Sturdy thick stalks allow second ear production.
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Zea mays
(88 days)
Open-pollinated.
Abenaki heirloom—delicious and great for drying. 7–9" ears with an even 8 rows all the way to the shank.
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Zea mays
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Early and productive true flint corn superb for cornbread, johnny cakes and polenta. 8–12" ears with 8–12 rows.
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Zea mays var. rostrato
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Beautiful red pointy kernels are easy to shell and grind. Rich sweet corn flavor good for flour or polenta.
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Zea mays
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
A nutrient-dense grain that is fast maturing under harsh conditions, and stands strong for machine harvest. The soft starch makes fluffy cornbread and also binds well for Johnnycakes and tortillas.
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Zea mays
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dark purple kernels on long thing ears. Fast maturing, highly nutritious. Great for flour.
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Zea mays
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Compact plant with one ear each. 4.5" dark maroon-black ears with 15 rows. 4' stalks.
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Zea mays
(72 days baby, 110 dry)
Open-pollinated.
For baby corn, harvest ears about five days after silks appear. Or grow to full size for popcorn. 5' plants each bear 3-6 4" ears with white kernels.
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Zea mays
(102 days)
Open-pollinated.
Two 4-6" stocky ears per stalk. 8' plant with long dark green leaves. Delicious 1885 Pennsylvania Dutch heirloom.
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Zea mays
(98 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Long thin ears with large kernels make light tender popcorn. 6' stalk.
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Zea mays
(76 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Large tender crispy yellow kernels with corny flavor and extra sugar. High yields; 2-3 ears per plant.
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Zea mays
(82 days)
Open-pollinated.
Very sweet rare classic corn, sets multiple 3-6" ears on 4' stalks. Open-pollinated heirloom.
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Zea mays
(96 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Late-maturing standard. Large ears with glossy creamy white kernels.
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Zea mays
(72 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bred by Fred Ashworth. 5' stalks, 6-7" yellow ears, good flavor. Harvest at milk stage; does not hold in the field. Starts well in cool soil.
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Zea mays
(77 days)
F-1 hybrid.
8" ears. 16 rows. 7' plants. Same as original Bodacious with enhanced resistance. Exceptional sweetness.
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Zea mays
(85 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Handsome 8" tip-filled ears; not just sweet, but with a deep corn taste.
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Cucumis melo var. flexuosus
(55 days from transplant)
Open-pollinated.
Specialty heirloom "snake melon" cuke. Curved coiled slender fruit with light and dark green stripes. Best eaten at 8-18".
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Cucumis sativus
(62 days)
Open-pollinated.
Extra-long Asian slicer. Uniform slender smooth-skinned 9-12" fruit with crisp non-bitter flesh. Excellent flavor.
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Cucumis sativus
(52 days)
Open-pollinated.
Sweet crisp thin-skinned 6" pickler. Resistant to downy mildew.
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Cucumis sativus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Parthenocarpic pickler. Blocky, smaller than average fruit. Compact growth and small leaves. Can be grown under row cover.
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Cucumis sativus
(66 days)
F-1 hybrid.
8-8.5" uniform straight dark green fruit with white spines. Very productive.
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Cucumis sativus
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom slicer. 8-9" long 2" wide green, white spined fruits.
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Cucumis sativus
(63 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic slicer for the Northeast. Dark green 8-8.5" uniform fruits. Vigorous throughout the season.
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Cucumis sativus
(63 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic slicer for the Northeast. Dark green 8-8.5" uniform fruits. Vigorous throughout the season.
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Cucumis sativus
(58 days)
Open-pollinated.
Slicer from the same line as Marketmore 76. Fruit is slimmer and darker, with improved yield and disease resistance.
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Cucumis sativus
(55 days) Open-pollinated. Another stand-up variety from Edmund Frost, who focused in on bacterial wilt tolerance as well as downy... read more
(55 days) Open-pollinated. Another stand-up variety from Edmund Frost, who focused in on bacterial wilt tolerance as well as downy... read more
Solanum melongena
(64 days in unheated tunnel, 72 days open field)
F-1 hybrid.
Slightly curved 8" extended-teardrop shape covered with purple and lavender streaks with emanations of ivory and light pink.
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Solanum melongena
(79 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Shiny 7" bulging oval fruits avg 0.9 lb. Good flavor. Vigorous high-yielder suitable for both greenhouse and open-field.
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Solanum melongena
(88 days)
Open-pollinated.
Italian heirloom. White with lavender streaking, plump, 3-4" wide by 5" long. Fruits avg 2 lb. Creamy, delicate, great for gourmet markets.
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Foeniculum vulgare
(90 days) F-1 hybrid. Sweet and mild, these 3–4" bright white bulbs are much more like a Falkor than a Smaug. Unfazed by the... read more
(90 days) F-1 hybrid. Sweet and mild, these 3–4" bright white bulbs are much more like a Falkor than a Smaug. Unfazed by the... read more
Foeniculum vulgare
(72 days)
Open-pollinated.
Nearly as bolt proof as those pricey hybrids seven times the cost and 5-7 days longer-standing than Zefa Fino, with much thicker bulbs.
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Achillea millefolium
F-1 hybrid.
Full range of soft pastel colors on flat flower heads. Easy to grow. 18-24".
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Amaranthus caudatus
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Vigorous 2-4' branching annual with long drooping red tassels.
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Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
F-1 hybrid.
Hardy “New York” perennial asters bloom late in red, purple, bluish and white. 4' tall.
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Begonia x tuberhybrida
(140 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Nine bright shades for a riot of color. Needs shade.
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Calendula officinalis
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Yellow, pinkish-blond, some with light tips, all with contrasting red backs.
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Cynoglossum amabile
Open-pollinated.
Bright dainty 5-petaled azure-blue blossoms. 16-18" tall.
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Cosmos sulphureus
Open-pollinated.
Flame-red free-flowering double blossoms on wiry stems. 4' tall.
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Leucanthemum x superbum
F-1 hybrid.
Quilled petals of creamy white blossoms are fully double. 24-28" tall.
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Linum usitatissimum
(110 days) Annual. We’d been seeking a seed source for this “most useful” (usitatissimum) flax for ages when we discovered... read more
(110 days) Annual. We’d been seeking a seed source for this “most useful” (usitatissimum) flax for ages when we discovered... read more
Gaillardia pulchella
Open-pollinated.
Daisy-type flowers in reds, yellow, rust and orange with a prominent colored center. Free flowering, low maintenance and easy to grow. Attracts butterflies. Good cutflower.
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Clarkia amoena
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
3" “satin flowers” blooms in red, pink, salmon, lavender and white, and with a bright red patch in the heart of the four petals. Best for cutting.
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Heliopsis scabra
Open-pollinated.
Bright yellow daisy-like flowers with darker centers; variegated foliage. Up to 4' tall.
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Hibiscus moscheutos
Open-pollinated.
Perennial, Zones 5-9. 6-8" saucer-shaped flowers in a mix of pinks, red and white, with contrasting red eyes where a contrast is to be had.
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Orlaya grandiflora
(65-70 days)
Open-pollinated.
2-3' with ferny foliage and sturdy stems, dainty delicacy resembling lace-cap hydrangea, with the central florets of a flat-topped cluster surrounded by a ring of larger flowers.
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Nigella hispanica
Open-pollinated.
Decorative golden-brown pods with long fancy tendrils. Doubles as a cutflower. 16" stems.
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Tagetes patula
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Small single striped flowers with bright stripes of burgundy and yellow. Good for bouquets. 20" tall.
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Tagetes patula
Open-pollinated.
Mix of yellow, gold, orange and red. Double flowers are 2-2½" wide. Compact 10-12" plants.
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Reseda odorata
Open-pollinated.
Insignificant yellow-green blossoms grown for their enticing raspberry scent. Once common in Paris. Compact plants.
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Nicotina alata
(70-80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Elegant abundant upward-facing 2" star-shaped light chartreuse flowers upon 3' plants of contrasting green.
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Viola cornuta
Open-pollinated.
Large fragrant flowers in purple, pink, yellow and light blue striped with white and yellow strokes. Dwarf 6" plants.
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Nepeta mussinii
Open-pollinated.
Soft grey-green leaves with clusters of bluish-lavender tubular flowers. 1' tall.
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Petunia x hybrida
F-1 hybrid.
Bluish-purple flowers. Wave Series petunias are excellent for landscaping and show extreme drought tolerance.
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Papaver
Open-pollinated.
Unusual fully double ruffled flower of the deepest purple, almost black. Strong tall stems. 2'.
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Papaver
Open-pollinated.
White spots on petals form a cross reminiscent of the Danish flag. Attractive large seedheads ideal for drying. 27" stems.
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Papaver
Open-pollinated.
Double-purpose poppy produces white lavender single blossoms and large seed heads. White seeds have sweet, nutlike taste. 4'.
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Papaver
Open-pollinated.
Elegant semi-double blooms all summer in shades of pink, rose, salmon, scarlet and white. 2½' tall.
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Kniphofia uvaria
Open-pollinated.
A riot of yellow, orange and fiery red tubular flowers. Blooms July-September. An unusual accent in arrangements.
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Rudbeckia hirta
(86 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bright 4" golden-orange blooms with deep-set brown eyes. Long strong stems set on 24-30" plants make this an outstanding cutflower.
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Ageratina altissima
Perennial to Zone 3. Tolerance of poor conditions, fast growth habit via rhizomatous roots, and capacity to self-sow make... read more
Perennial to Zone 3. Tolerance of poor conditions, fast growth habit via rhizomatous roots, and capacity to self-sow make... read more
Matthiola incana
Open-pollinated.
Fragrant mix of pink, lavender, red, rose, peach, yellow, copper and white bred for larger flowers and early bloom. Sturdy, well-branched. 15-20".
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Helianthus annuus
Open-pollinated.
Handsome single-headed 5' sunflower. Double ring surrounded by deep yellow petals makes a striking display. 8-10" blooms. A superb cutflower.
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Helianthus annuus
(63 days)
Open-pollinated.
These sunflowers have small dark centers and pointed petals in various hues including yellows, golds, maroons and reds. 6–7' tall.
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Helianthus annuus
Our third-best seller among flowers. This mix of a half dozen varieties creates a lovely display. No dwarfs or mammoths.
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Helianthus debilis
Open-pollinated.
Pale yellow petals are nearly white and contrast well with the rich dark center disk. Polyheaded with 5' stalks, 3-4" blossoms.
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Helianthus annuus
(55-65 days) F-1 hybrid. This splendid single-stem sunflower matches the cutting standard ProCut® Orange in reliability, quality... read more
(55-65 days) F-1 hybrid. This splendid single-stem sunflower matches the cutting standard ProCut® Orange in reliability, quality... read more
Artemisia annua
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
The scent of the Common Ground Fair. Light green leaves valued for wreaths, flower crowns and other dried arrangements. Grows up to 5'.
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Lathyrus odoratus
Open-pollinated.
Soft primrose-cream blossoms with dark lilac bands at the edges. Long stems perfect for cutting. Lovely fragrance. 4–6' vines.
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Lathyrus odoratus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large luminous azure silky ruffled blossoms with fabulous perfume. 6–8' tall.
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Verbena bonariensis
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Proud strong 3”4' stems topped with vibrant purple flowers that bloom from July to October. Ideal cutflower. Extremely drought-resistant.
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Cheiranthus allionii
Open-pollinated.
Hardy biennial, blooms first year. Charming bright orange spice-scented phlox-like 4-petaled blossoms.
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Triticum durum
Open-pollinated.
Too beautiful to eat! Used for wheat weaving and flower arrangements. Four rows with blue-grey husks and long black awns. Sow in April, reap in Sept.
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Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
Warted assorted flats, rounds, short pears and spoons in a variety of colors and patterns.
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Lagenaria siceraria
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dark green skin with pale green splotches. Round 8-10" base tapers into along neck capped by a small bulb near the stem to make the swan’s head.
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Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
A vivid mix of greens, yellows, creams and whites on straight and curved necks, all with double sets of wings and fins.
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Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera
(93 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom ornamental. Tiny 2-3" green-and-white striped bottle gourds. Rampant vines. Hard shells dry to tan.
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Amaranthus hybridus
(65 days to flower, 125 days to seed)
Open-pollinated.
Is it a green vegetable? An ornamental? A gluten-free grain? Why, yes! No wonder Amaranth was sacred in pre-Columbian Mexico.
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Oryza sativa
(115 days) Open-pollinated. A upland variety from Japan. We picked up this short-grained brown rice based on our seed grower’s... read more
(115 days) Open-pollinated. A upland variety from Japan. We picked up this short-grained brown rice based on our seed grower’s... read more
Oryza sativa
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Short grain light brown rice, can work in Zone 5b in paddies from direct sowing but does best from transplants.
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Oryza sativa
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Lowland variety from northern Japan. Pearly white short-grain sweet-sticky rice is great for mochi and fries well.
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Sorghum bicolor
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
A white-seeded 4' grain sorghum, can be popped, but it is more commonly ground into a mild-flavored flour, cooked as a grain, or sometimes nixtamalized like corn and made into tortillas.
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Amaranthus tricolor
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Thick, smooth, tender stems and deep green leaves with rich, nutty flavor.
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Triticum aestivum
Open-pollinated.
Awnless hard red winter type adapted to moister, forest-based soils.
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Eruca sativa
(47 days)
Open-pollinated.
Musky greens, certified organic. Cold tolerant, great for early spring, late fall, over-wintering. Eat the flowers if you miss some of the greens.
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Eruca sativa
(44 days)
Open-pollinated.
Cross of two European heirlooms and selected for vigor and cold hardiness. Turns purple when it freezes. Full of flavor.
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Beta vulgaris
(55 days for bunching, 35–40 days baby leaf) )
Open-pollinated.
Very dark lush green fully savoyed leaf, brillant red contrasting stalk. Excellent regrowth for multiple harvests.
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Beta vulgaris
(56 days)
Open-pollinated.
Gold, yellow, orange and pink stems, midribs and veins. Tender dark green to bronze leaves with mild chard flavor.
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Beta vulgaris
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Clear rich red stems contrast deep green savoy leaves. Good bolt resistance.
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Cichorium intybus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Savory Italian chicory with deeply toothed red-veined leaves. Best in cool weather, can become bitter in heat.
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Cichorium intybus
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. 1' tall large tight chicory with light green leaves. Very mild flavor. Stores well.
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Cichorium endivia
(42 days)
Open-pollinated.
French heirloom. Large frizzy sweet endive with very fine ribs. For late spring and early summer harvests.
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Hablitzia tamnoides
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Perennial spinach-like green. Hardy vine from the Caucasus grows 6-9' long for 2-3 months beginning very early spring. Heart-shaped attractive leaves.
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Blitum bonus-henricus
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom perennial green and ancient European potherb. Eat shoots like asparagus; use leaves like spinach.
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Bunias orientalis
Open-pollinated.
Perennial, Zones 4-8. Tender spicy mustard greens and florets for stir-frying. Drought-tolerant with a deep taproot.
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Cichorium intybus
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Uniform round Chioggia-type with deep burgundy red heads.
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Valerianella locusta
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Vigorous large-leaf type of staple salad green. Best for sowing in spring for early summer harvest.
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Tetragonia tetragonioides
(52 days)
Open-pollinated.
New Zealand native plant. Spinach-like green stands well in the heat of summer.
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Lepidium sativum
(30 days)
Open-pollinated.
Broad leaves are extremely ruffled, wrinkled and savoyed. Spicy, tangy and sweet. Good in salad mix and bunched for market.
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Ocimum basilicum
(70 days) Open-pollinated. This Genovese-type impressed us in our 2023 basil trials. Bushes with shorter internodes have a... read more
(70 days) Open-pollinated. This Genovese-type impressed us in our 2023 basil trials. Bushes with shorter internodes have a... read more
Anthriscus cerefolium
(60 days to full maturity)
Open-pollinated.
Flavorful lacy leaves for mesclun or microgreens. Slow-bolting.
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Echinacea purpurea
Open-pollinated.
Easy-to-grow, 2-4' tall, native to a wide range of habitats, from Appalachian woods to Midwest prairies.
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Origanum syriacum
Open-pollinated.
An oregano that carries a bit of zing, and is a necessary ingredient in the condiment za’atar. Bushy tender perennial, hardy to Zone 10, grown as an annual in colder climes.
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Scutellaria baicalensis
Open-pollinated.
Beautiful medicinal perennial with myriad small violet monkshood-shaped blooms on a 1–2' subshrub. Tolerates drought and grows best in light well-drained soil.
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Brassica oleracea (acephala group)
(61 days)
Open-pollinated.
Florida heirloom. After frost, develops beautiful white ribs that contrast with yellow-green leaves.
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Brassica oleracea (acephala group)
(65 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Crinkly and very curly, of the Dutch borecole type. Upright uniform productive plants hold well in the field in all weather conditions and continue to grow.
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Brassica oleracea (acephala group)
(61 days)
Open-pollinated.
Lacinato crossed with Redbor. Curly edges, red veins, purple or blue-green leaves, diverse shapes and colors. Productive and cold-hardy.
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Brassica oleracea (acephala group)
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Vigorous upright lacinato-leaved kale in a range of bluish-green shades, all with a dramatic pink mid-rib.
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Brassica oleracea (acephala group)
(62 days)
Open-pollinated.
Italian heirloom also known as Lacinato and Tuscan Black. Very dark green wrinkled, pebbled sturdy leaves extend like palm fronds from stalk.
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Brassica spp.
(60-65 days)
Try the whole gamut of kales. Shades of green, some tinged red, or with red or white veins, in a variety of leaf shapes: frilly, smooth and savoyed.
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Brassica oleracea (acephala group)
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
English heirloom. Extremely hardy and vigorous. Rounded slightly savoyed leaves are tender even when large.
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Brassica napus (pabularia group)
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Cold hardy 18-28" purple and red-veined kale leaves grow frilly while remaining very tender. Good for bunches and mesclun mixes.
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Brassica napus (pabularia group)
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Serrated silvery-green flat-leaf Siberian-type kale with white veining. Sweetens after frost. Extremely cold hardy.
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Brassica oleracea (gongylodes group)
(65 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Quick growing uniform purple kohlrabi with crisp white interior. Extremely hardy. May overwinter.
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Lactuca sativa
(46 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Very small ruffled bronze-tinged butterhead lettuce.
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Lactuca sativa
(62 days) Open-pollinated. You don’t have to free climb a 3000' rock face to find fulfillment. Simply tuck into big bowl of torn... read more
(62 days) Open-pollinated. You don’t have to free climb a 3000' rock face to find fulfillment. Simply tuck into big bowl of torn... read more
Lactuca sativa
(48 days)
Open-pollinated.
Compact tight uniform heads form upright rosettes for a clean market and salad harvest. Pebbled leaves shaded red and light plum on a green base.
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Lactuca sativa
(48 days)
Open-pollinated.
Compact tight uniform heads form upright rosettes for a clean market and salad harvest. Pebbled leaves shaded red and light plum on a green base.
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Lactuca sativa
(58 days)
Open-pollinated.
Thick medium-green leaves make a tight well-developed heart. Holds well in the field, a standout both for commercial growers and home gardeners.
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Lactuca sativa
(51 days)
Open-pollinated.
Elegant lime-green 6" buttery heads, sweet and tasty. Great for cold-weather growing.
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Lactuca sativa
(52 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dark green uniform Nancy-type butterhead with large plant and head size, juicy sweetness and silky texture.
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Lactuca sativa
(46 days)
Open-pollinated.
Folded and blistered light green leaves wrap into a tight crisp whorled 4" head that easily makes a single-serving salad.
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Lactuca sativa
Open-pollinated.
At least 10-12 different forms of disease-resistant great-tasting lettuces. And all open-source seed.
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Lactuca sativa
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Fast-growing crinkled glossy yellow-green leaf lettuce. Sweet flavor with a slight hint of bitter. Heat tolerant.
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Lactuca sativa
(64 days)
Open-pollinated.
Grows upright like a romaine as it matures, the center forming a green contrast to the pink outer leaves.
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Lactuca sativa
(45 days) Open-pollinated. Burpee’s well-known variety, a cross between a compact butterhead type and large looseleaf varieties was... read more
(45 days) Open-pollinated. Burpee’s well-known variety, a cross between a compact butterhead type and large looseleaf varieties was... read more
Lactuca sativa
(32 days baby, 60 mature)
Open-pollinated.
Modern classic. Adds intense deep red color and full-bodied flavor to baby salad mix. Not recommended for full-size heads. Cold tolerant.
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Lactuca sativa
(51 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large head with red ruffled leaves. Tender and sweet with almost no bitterness. Very bolt resistant and cold tolerant. Popular with market growers.
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Lactuca sativa
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Slightly ruffled green leaf lettuce is tinged bronze at the tips. Extreme cold tolerance. Fall, winter and spring production.
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Lactuca sativa
(48 days)
Open-pollinated.
Very large vigorous oakleaf lettuce with extra-frilled bright pink and bronze leaves. Withstands some heat. Start in early spring for an amazing show.
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Lactuca sativa
(49 days)
Open-pollinated.
Compact butterhead with 12" mounded upright form. Pink and green rounded oakleaves are tender and buttery.
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Lactuca sativa
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dense oakheart heads range from mini to full to elf-earred. Variations in this gene pool range from deepest solid red to the heart, red spotting, speckling and blushing, to spotless green.
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Lactuca sativa
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bright green leaf with deeply cut lobes, crowned in extra-extended narrow tips. Compact form, easy salad cutting or clean full-head presentation.
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Lactuca sativa
(54 days)
Open-pollinated.
Beautiful troutback/oakleaf cross, with rich lime-green oakleaves showing dark speckles. Excellent flavor and texture.
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Lactuca sativa
(30 days baby, 45 days mature) Open-pollinated. This often imitated but never matched classic miniature oakleaf remains an industry... read more
(30 days baby, 45 days mature) Open-pollinated. This often imitated but never matched classic miniature oakleaf remains an industry... read more
Lactuca sativa
(47 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Beautiful large twisting red and green rosettes with heavy purple accents. Tender, buttery.
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Cucumis melo
(88 days)
Open-pollinated.
Outside: wrinkled bumpy warted puffy-looking grey-green rock. Inside: green, yellow and deep orange juicy melting dense flesh. Rich aroma.
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Cucumis melo
(80 days) Open-pollinated. This story begins when former Fedco staffer Heron Breen heard tell of a “lost” disease-resistant... read more
(80 days) Open-pollinated. This story begins when former Fedco staffer Heron Breen heard tell of a “lost” disease-resistant... read more
Cucumis melo
(80 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Dense orange rich honey-flavored flesh. Averages 3 lbs, oval-round shape. Early, reliable and productive in the North.
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Allium ampeloprasum (porrum group)
(84 days)
Open-pollinated.
6" tall, 3" thick shanks. Blue-green leaves. Very cold tolerant. A good candidate for overwintering.
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Allium cepa
(107 days)
F-1 hybrid.
16-18 oz glossy deep red globes similar to Redwing, but it sizes more consistently regardless of dry or wet conditions.
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Allium cepa
(114 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red storage onion. Flat square-shouldered top tapering like a barrel to a narrower flat bottom. Tops slow to go down.
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Allium cepa
(110 days)
Open-pollinated.
Italian heirloom. Torpedo-shaped glossy red thin-skinned onion. Sweet, mild. Fair to good storage.
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Allium cepa (aggregatum group)
(105 days)
Open-pollinated.
Handsome golden-bronze 1¼–2" bulbs uniformly divide into triples and quadruples, store into the spring, and have a luxurious caramel flavor.
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Allium cepa
(97 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Firm round early 1-2 lb white onion. Medium to long storage potential. Bestseller.
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Allium cepa
(98 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Early 12 oz round sweet juicy light-brown onion. Short to medium storage.
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Allium cepa
(110 days)
Open-pollinated.
Scottish heirloom. Enormous 1-3 lb slightly oval straw-yellow onion. Sweet, mild. Short storage.
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Pastinaca sativa
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic smooth tapered sweet white parsnip average 10" long.
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Tragopogon porrifolius
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
“Oyster Plant” from Sweden. Biennial produces a clump of roots; thin for best sizing. Best-tasting and highest-yielding strain.
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Scorzonera hispanica
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
European heirloom. Long narrow dark-skinned white-fleshed root. Distinctive.
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Sium sisarum
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Perennial. 3–4' plant with 6-8" pinkie-width greyish-white roots. May be harvested in fall, but customarily overwintered for spring treats.
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Brassica napus x Brassica rapa
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Light green skin, knobby and bulky. Sweeter and later to mature than other turnips, not woody even at softball size, and taste better after frost.
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Brassica rapa
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Round to globe-shaped turnip with smooth yellow skin and yellow flesh. Broad leaves.
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Brassica rapa
(50 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Smooth round pure white bunching turnip with delicate sweet flavor and crisp tender texture. Compares to and exceeds Hakurei Turnip.
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Brassica rapa
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Round red-skinned tennis ball-sized turnip. White flesh blushed rose pink. Compares to Scarlet Ohno Turnip.
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Pisum sativum
(68 days) The darkest-green pods we’ve ever seen, Miragreen’s rich color is matched only by the flavor of the peas themselves. As a... read more
(68 days) The darkest-green pods we’ve ever seen, Miragreen’s rich color is matched only by the flavor of the peas themselves. As a... read more
Pisum sativum
(52 days)
Open-pollinated.
Early shell pea averages 6 dark green peas in 2¾" pods. 2' vines.
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Pisum sativum
(62 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. 5-6' vines. 3" slender, sweet and tender pods.
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Pisum sativum
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
2.5-3' vines. 3" pods. Matures about one week later than Sugar Ann.
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Pisum sativum
(58 days)
Open-pollinated.
Earliest snap pea, on 2' vines. Use to start the season, and allow extra space between rows if you do not stake.
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Pisum sativum
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Slightly earlier and shorter (around 5'3") than Sugar Snap. About two-thirds the set but concentrated over a shorter picking period.
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Pisum sativum
(61 days) Open-pollinated. Named Blizzard not because it can be planted in the snow, but because it produces an avalanche of sweet... read more
(61 days) Open-pollinated. Named Blizzard not because it can be planted in the snow, but because it produces an avalanche of sweet... read more
Pisum sativum
(62 days)
Open-pollinated.
2-2.5" vine. 4" pods. Good for sandy soils or dry conditions.
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Pisum sativum
(62 days) Open-pollinated. Dr. Baggett’s biggest claim to fame and still the most popular edible-podded pea in the world (although... read more
(62 days) Open-pollinated. Dr. Baggett’s biggest claim to fame and still the most popular edible-podded pea in the world (although... read more
Pisum sativum
(66 days)
Open-pollinated.
Vines grow 4-5', must be staked. Large, fat light lime-green pods really sweet raw or cooked. Purple flowers.
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Capsicum annuum
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Also known as Golden Delicious Apple Pepper. Heirloom from Hungary forms delicious flattened thick-walled fruits that ripen through yellow to red.
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Capsicum annuum
(60 days green, 80 days red ripe) Open-pollinated. A triumph of breeding work from Wild Mountain Seeds in Zone 3 Carbondale, CO,... read more
(60 days green, 80 days red ripe) Open-pollinated. A triumph of breeding work from Wild Mountain Seeds in Zone 3 Carbondale, CO,... read more
Capsicum annuum
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red-orange 3x6" horn-shaped fruits taper to a blunt point. Sweet and mildly spicy; 500-1,000 Scovilles. Heirloom.
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Capsicum annuum
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Fluorescent orange 1.5x3.5" fruits look like tiny carrots. Prolific fruit set. Fruity and hot. 5,000-30,000 Scovilles.
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Capsicum annuum
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Striking color display, white with green stripes to orange with brown stripes, to red. 2" curving pendant form. 5,000-30,000 Scovilles. Attractive foliage.
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Capsicum annuum
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bright yellow to orange, 4-5" long, finger-shaped cayenne. Good flavor; 30,000 Scovilles. Prolific.
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Capsicum annuum
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Smooth waxy yellow 1.5x5.5" tapered fruits ripen to orange then red. Semi-hot, 5,000-10,000 Scovilles. Early and prolific.
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Capsicum annuum
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Thicker-skinned jalapeño-like fruits. Delicious hot fruity flavor; 2,500-8,000 Scovilles. Adapted to northern latitudes.
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Capsicum annuum
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bright red, 5-6" long by 1/2" wide tapered and often curled. Hot, pungent; 3,500-5,000 Scovilles. Dries easily. Prolific.
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Capsicum annuum
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Pale green to deep scarlet 2" long, 1/3" wide. Hot! 30,000-50,000 Scovilles. Prolific.
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(64-90 days)
Includes 5-7 different kinds in one packet. We'll mix colors, shapes and flavors.
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Capsicum annuum
(82 days)
Open-pollinated.
Tiny bright red 1" conical fruits stand erect from foliage. Very hot, 25,000-40,000 Scovilles. Pretty and prolific.
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Capsicum annuum
(71 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red 4-6" long wrinkled tapered pendent fruits. Good fresh, roasted, strung into ristras, or dried and ground. Prolific.
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Capsicum annuum
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Light yellow 3x4.5" pointed fruits. Juicy, sweet, flavorful. Ripens to red and can be dried for paprika. Incredibly productive.
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Capsicum annuum
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
2x4" squat ribbed fleshy red fruits are thick-walled, crunchy and extra sweet. Plants are productive and fairly early.
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Capsicum annuum
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Early and prolific even in bad years, with a rich fruity taste. Maine-grown seed continues its cold-climate adaptation.
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Physalis ixocarpa
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large sweet 2"+ fruits on sprawling 5' plants blush purple where they are kissed by the sun. Roast for marvelous salsa verde.
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Cucurbita pepo
(102 days)
Open-pollinated.
Rare heirloom. 3-5 lb oblong fruits, green with an orange spot on the side. Ripen to full orange off-vine. Excellent for pies. Can store all winter.
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Cucurbita pepo
(105 days)
F-1 hybrid.
2-4 lb squat culinary pumpkin provides one-pie filling plus hulless seeds for roasting.
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Cucurbita pepo
(115 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic heirloom jack o' lantern. 15-25 lb orange fruit. Not uniform in size or shape.
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Cucurbita pepo
(115 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic very large jack o' lantern. Symmetrical, solid orange, 20-35 lb fruit with hard ridged skin. Very productive.
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Cucurbita pepo
(105 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Very deep orange, slightly flattened 9x12" 15 lb ribbed pumpkin with a thick solid handle. Great for carving.
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Cucurbita pepo
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
Mini ornamental. Darling 8 oz flattened heavily ribbed fruit on short vines.
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Raphanus raphanistrum subs. sativus
(26 days)
Open-pollinated.
French heirloom. Medium-sized olive-shaped scarlet-red radish with a pure white tip.
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Raphanus raphanistrum subs. sativus
(25 days)
Open-pollinated.
Rosy-pink color with bright white flesh, crisp and mild. Oblong plump roots hold longer than others without cracking or getting soft and pithy.
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Raphanus raphanistrum subs. sativus
(50 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Bluish-purple skin and greenish-purple shoulders. Interior white ringed deep purple with streaks and a purple sunburst core.
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Raphanus raphanistrum subs. sativus
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Oblong green-and-white-skinned radish with sweet tender bright rose flesh. Good storage.
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Spinacia oleracea
(30 days)
Open-pollinated.
Prized as a baby green for its striking magenta-red stems and veins in deep green arrowhead leaves. For the cooler ends of the season only.
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Spinacia oleracea
(25 days to baby leaf, 45 days to mature)
F-1 hybrid.
Well suited for early spring and fall plantings. Reasonable early summer tolerance, with slow steady growth that results in a stunning high-quality winter crop.
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Momordica charantia
(65 days)
F-1 hybrid.
8-14" fruit with bright pastel-green bumps and fluting. Called balsam pear in Asia and karela in India.
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Cucurbita pepo
(51 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Deep-yellow zuke with open plant habit and reduced occurrence of green ends. Pick at 6–8".
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Cucurbita pepo
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Fast-maturing shiny ridged gold zucchini. Large fruits hit perfection at 1 lb, and are good for slicing and drying.
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Cucurbita pepo
(48 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Slim 8" fruit with small "bell" end. Spineless plant. Very early bearing with continuous production.
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Cucurbita pepo
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Cylindrical. Very dark green fruit with a small seed cavity. Open plant habit. Heirloom with excellent flavor.
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Cucurbita pepo
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Italian heirloom. Cylindrical. Deeply ribbed striped tender fruit. Excellent flavor. Also good for blossom production.
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Cucurbita pepo
(40 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Round shiny 2-4" fruit with speckled dark green skin. Open bush habit. Continuous production.
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Cucurbita pepo
(50 days)
F-1 hybrid.
A classic green zucchini with high yields and easy harvesting. Bush-type, semi-spineless, best at 6–8" long.
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Cucurbita pepo
(45 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Cylindrical. Glossy dark green skin. Mild flavor and fine texture.
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Cucurbita pepo
(46 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Cylindrical. Medium-dark green 7.5" fruit. Open plant with spineless petioles.
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Citrullus lanatus
(71 days)
Open-pollinated.
Modern classic. Crunchy orange-red flesh. Dark green to nearly black round 4-15 lb fruit. Extra early and hardy.
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Citrullus lanatus
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Pink flesh. Large heirloom, round-to-oblong 10-20 lb fruit has dark green skin with yellow spots.
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Citrullus lanatus
(82 days)
Open-pollinated.
Modern classic. Red flesh with few seeds. Round-to-oval 8-12 lb fruit with dark green stripes on light green base.
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Citrullus lanatus
(86 days)
Open-pollinated.
15–20 lb large red oblong fruits are sweet and tasty. Well adapted to cool climates.
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Citrullus lanatus
(78 days)
Open-pollinated.
De-hybridized Yellow Doll. Sweet yellow flesh, light green skin with dark green stripes. 5-8 lb icebox size.
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Cucurbita pepo
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Black-green ribbed 1-1.5 lb fruit. Compact bush habit. Excellent flavor.
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Cucurbita pepo
(85 days) Open-pollinated. Perhaps the most delicious acorn squash we’ve ever tasted. Unusual light tan 7–8" long 1-lb fruits have... read more
(85 days) Open-pollinated. Perhaps the most delicious acorn squash we’ve ever tasted. Unusual light tan 7–8" long 1-lb fruits have... read more
Cucurbita maxima
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic small hubbard. 4-5 lb version of the much larger Blue Hubbard. Compact growth habit.
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Cucurbita maxima
(95 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Kabocha. 3.5 lb flattened large fruit with orange-red skin streaked with green. Excellent flavor and good storage.
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Cucurbita maxima
(88 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Kabocha-Buttercup cross. Large grey-green drum-shaped fruit with rounded shoulders. No cup on the blossom end. Excellent flavor.
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Cucurbita maxima
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
4–6 lb subtly ribbed, slightly flattened 6x5" fruits ripen to buff chestnut-brown with a blue sheen. Flesh is moist but not watery. Great keeper.
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