Capsicum annuum (65 days) Open pollinated. Black 2.5" long conical peppers ripen to lustrous garnet. Mild, juicy, thick-walled, a little less spicy than a jalapeño; 2,000-5,000 Scovilles.
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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.
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Phaseolus vulgaris (60 days shell, 85 days dry) Open pollinated. Plump shiny black beans! Can be harvested as a shell or dry bean. Dry pods resist shattering, yet are easy to shell.
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A poignant and galvanizing collection of essays and conversations with respected Black leaders, brilliantly woven together by Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm, author of Farming While Black.
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Upper white layer reflects sunlight back on the plants, increasing photosynthesis. Black lower layer blocks light to suppress weeds. Keeps soil temperatures lower for cool-loving crops.
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Raphanus sativus var. niger (65 days) Open pollinated. Spanish heirloom. Turnip-shaped 4" long radish with black skin and pungent white flesh. Excellent long storage.
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Solanum lycopersicum (75 days) Open pollinated. Gorgeous two-bite dusky black cherry. Juicy, delicious, complex flavor of black tomatoes. Resists disease; cracks in wet weather.
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Solanum lycopersicum (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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Solanum lycopersicum (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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Malus spp. This is a twig for grafting. Fall-winter. Aromatic dry fruit historically used for mincemeat. Recommended for drying. Shaped like a sheep’s nose! Good keeper. Z4.
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Malus spp. Fall. A popular historic variety from the South. Great for fresh eating, cider and cooking. Reaches peak flavor in storage. Natural resistance to many pests and diseases. Z4.
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Malus spp. This is a twig for grafting. Fall. Medium-sized bittersharp cider apple. Full-bodied vintage cider with nice blend of acid, tannins and sugar. Decent fresh-eating. Z4.
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Malus spp. Fall. Bittersharp cider apple high in tannin and acidity. Makes a full-bodied vintage cider with nice blend of acid, tannins and sugar. Decent fresh-eating. Z4.
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Triticum aestivum (95 days) Open pollinated. Dual-purpose spring wheat: Harvest early for ornamental grain, later for 6-row wheat for baking.
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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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Sturdy shallow-rimmed injection-molded bottom trays with 1" of usable depth are a must-have for growing microgreens, and great support for pots and plug flats.
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Sturdy shallow-rimmed injection-molded bottom trays with 1" of usable depth are a must-have for growing microgreens, and great support for pots and plug flats.
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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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Solanum lycopersicum (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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Solanum lycopersicum (75 days) Open pollinated. Iridescent garnet-colored 5-7 oz globes, most uniformly handsome. Outstanding flavor. Reliable, heavy-yielding.
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Malus spp. Winter. Uniquely dark fruit with well-balanced flavor. Excellent pies and cider. Maine heirloom. Best eating late Dec. to March. Great keeper. Z4.
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Malus spp. This is a twig for grafting. Winter. Uniquely dark fruit with well-balanced flavor. Excellent pies and cider. Maine heirloom. Best eating late Dec. to March. Great keeper. Z4.
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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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Rubus spp. Early-midsummer. The first ever thornless black raspberry available to home gardeners! Deep black large berries are moderately firm and tightly clustered. Vigorous upright canes. Z5.
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Aronia melanocarpa 5-10' x same. Cultivar selected for use in windbreaks and wildlife conservation plantings. Fruits abundantly. Medicinal and edible. Z3/4.
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Lactuca sativa (42 days) Open pollinated. Popular heirloom. Early looseleaf lettuce, 16" in diameter. Large crumpled juicy light-green leaves. Will not stand heat.
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Good all-purpose plastic mulch for cool-weather areas. Excellent weed suppression. Increases soil temperatures by several degrees. Recommended for tomatoes, cucurbits and sweet corn.
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Juglans nigra 70-90'. Spectacular shade tree with open rounded crown. Nuts have sweet earthy rich flavor. May begin to bear in 5-10 years. Z4.
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Strong injection-molded dishwasher-safe pots have efficient drainage holes, are easy to fill with potting mix, and are easy to extract seedlings from.
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Strong injection-molded dishwasher-safe pots have efficient drainage holes, are easy to fill with potting mix, and are easy to extract seedlings from.
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Strong injection-molded dishwasher-safe pots have efficient drainage holes, are easy to fill with potting mix, and are easy to extract seedlings from.
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Durable injection-molded pots perfect for a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications. Easy to handle, and their stand-off feet provide excellent drainage with holes on the bottom and the sides.
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Strong injection-molded dishwasher-safe trays with drain holes for efficient production of high-quality microgreens, wheatgrass or specialty seedlings. Eight fit neatly in a standard 1020 flat.
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These puppies can support up to 120 lb! The plastic is very thick yet supple, with reinforced lip for safe and easy carrying. No drainage holes.
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Specialty and Heirloom Squash - Winter Squash Seeds
Cucurbita moschata (105 days) Open pollinated. Exquisite Japanese heirloom. Smooth fine-grained orange flesh has a rich, almost pumpkin-pie flavor. Edible skins are thin and tender enough to be served on the rind.
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Rubus spp. Midsummer. Medium-large fruit with excellent sweet blackberry-like flavor very distinct from reds. Hardy, vigorous and high-yielding. High in antioxidants. Tolerant of powdery mildew. Z4.
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