Cicer arietinum (105 days dry) Open pollinated. A garbanzo developed to be tolerant of cold soils and light frosts. 2' plants with ornamental flowers bear abundant two-seeded pods with black medium-sized beans.
Phaseolus vulgaris (60 days) Open pollinated. Fortex begins producing early and keeps going into fall, long after others have quit. Its flavor and texture reign supreme, a distinctive nutty taste that can be enjoyed raw or cooked.
Phaseolus vulgaris (60 days shell, 85 days dry) Open pollinated. Similar in shape, color and taste to baby limas, except much easier to grow in our climate and sweeter with a buttery texture. Excellent both as a shell and a dry bean.
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.
Phaseolus vulgaris (106 days) Open pollinated. Large speckled tan beans with good yields, even in stressful conditions. Creamy texture for great comfort food.
Vaccinium corymbosum Mid to late season. Flavorful firm medium-large light blue fruit. Highly productive. Tolerant of fluctuating temps and extreme cold with no bud damage. Z3.
Vaccinium corymbosum Early to mid-season. 4'. Firm crisp berries are low acid, ripen uniformly and resists splitting. Highly sought-after cultivar among market growers. Z5.
Vaccinium corymbosum Early season. Medium-large light blue firm berries are sweet with a mild subacid flavor. Stores longer than some cultivars. Popular with market growers. Upright form. Ripens a few days before Duke. Z4/5.
Vaccinium corymbosum Mid-season. 5-7'. Small firm light blue tart berries are fantastic for processing, baking into pies and muffins, or fresh eating. Z4.
by Dan Brisebois, 256 pages, 7½ x 9, softcover. Canadian farmer and seed grower Dan Brisebois wrote this excellent seed-growing guide with market... read more
by Eliot Coleman, 208 pages, 6x9, hardcover. Maine farmer and legendary organic pioneer Eliot Coleman brings us the distillation of his nearly 60... read more
Full of inspiration and practical advice for gardeners and professional growers. Contains lunar and astronomical charts correlated with planting data, along with interesting articles and essays.
Brassica oleracea (105 days) Open pollinated. Compact deep-burgundy red heads are excellent raw, cooked or fermented. In good storage they'll keep till March.
Apios graveolens var. rapaceum White flesh. (100 days) Open pollinated. Gorgeous and delicious root vegetable tastes like celery but slightly nutty, with a texture like potato. Stores well, great for winter stews.
Prunus cerasus Summer, bright red skin. A promising modern hardy pie cherry. Tangy rich firm flesh holds up in cooking, makes an awesome pie. Tasty right off the tree. Z4.
Prunus cerasus Summer, dark red skin. Firm Morello-type with dark red flesh and red juice. Sweet for a pie cherry. Ripens about 10 days before Montmorency. Z4.
Callistephus chinensis (110 days) Open pollinated. Irresistible bicolor 2–3" peony-type blooms of iridescent white and purple. Bred for uniform height and bloom time.
The diverse Allium genus holds a special place in our hearts at Fedco. Garlic and onions aside, we love the boisterous flowering onions that bloom in... read more
The diverse Allium genus holds a special place in our hearts at Fedco. Garlic and onions aside, we love the boisterous flowering onions that bloom in... read more
Please pardon the spelling. This self-fastening banding material features “hook-and-loop” technology (colloquially known as brand name that... read more
A netted grid of squares can be used vertically or horizontally. Unlike our poly trellis netting, jute netting does not stretch. Withstands up to three seasons of use.
6" reach-through polyester mesh for vertical support of crops like tomatoes, climbing beans, peas, cucumbers and luffas. If using vertically, weave a... read more
Cucumis sativus (60 days) Open pollinated. Specialty Indian cuke. 4-5" fruit turn from cream to golden yellow to russet brown. All stages edible and very crisp. Vigorous.