Iris sibirica 32" tall. Bred by legendary Maine hybridizer Currier McEwen in shades of creamy white with accents of yellow-green and buttery yellow. Early midseason to late. Z3.
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Brassica oleracea (acephala group) (60 days) Open pollinated. Smooth glossy “greasy” greens are delicious steamed. Most delectable early in the season, or late after a nip of frost.
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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) (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) (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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For those who prefer the simplicity, aesthetic, and economy of plain wood for marking rows. Won’t last as long as our Treated Stakes, but will last for at least a full growing season. Made in M
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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 ampeloprasum (porrum group) (75 days) Open pollinated. Dual-purpose "summer" leek. Direct seeded: 50 to 60 days for bunching. Or transplant for full-size August harvest.
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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 (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 (48 days) Open pollinated. Heirloom. Thick green pointed leaves radiate from a compact center. Rich nutty flavor. Slow to bolt.
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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 (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 (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 (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 (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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Syringa × tribrida 6-9' x same. Masses of dark reddish-pink buds open to lovely fragrant single deep pink blossoms after most other lilacs have faded. Plant as a specimen rather than in a hedge. Z3.
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Lillium This collection jumps off the silver screen into technicolor with style! A fragrant mix of 5 varieties in a classic palette of pinks and whites. Blooms in August.
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Tagetes patula Open pollinated. Single-petaled flowers set early, bloom strong until frost. Variegated petals of dark and light orange. 8" tall.
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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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Cucumis melo (70 days) F-1 hybrid. This unusual sweet and sour melon is tart, punchy and refreshing. Unlike most specialty melons, these are easy to grow and can reliably mature in Maine.
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Cucumis melo (85 days) F-1 hybrid. Complex flavor, sweet white flesh. Round 2-4 lb fruit with sparse net. Green skin turns orangey-yellow when ripe. Harvest at full slip.
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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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Convolvulus tricolor (50 days) Open pollinated. Each trumpet appears hand painted, with royal blue exteriors and iridescent white-to-gold centers. Eye-catching in beds, borders and pots. 18" tall bushes are covered in blooms all summer.
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These galvanized steel staples neatly hold down plastic mulch, row covers, woven ground cover/landscape fabric. The L shape offers extra surface area and holding power.
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These hemp-fiber squares block weeds and preserve moisture around the base of young trees. Easier and tidier to use than loose mulches; safe for humans, animals and the environment.
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