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Cynara scolymus
(120 days from transplant)
Open-pollinated.
Each plant produces up to eight flower buds. A biennial that must be tricked into behaving like a winter has passed in order to produce this year.
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Brassica juncea
(47 days mesclun, 62 full size)
Open-pollinated.
Sweet succulent ribs and moderately pungent winter-hardy greens. Good for summer mesclun; excellent cut-and-come-again.
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Glebionis coronaria
(40 days)
Open-pollinated.
Japanese Shungiku prized for small grey-green leaves and 5" yellow flowers, both edible. Sow in spring.
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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)
Open-pollinated.
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 (pekinensis group)
(35 days)
Open-pollinated.
Loose round chartreuse leaves, flat white stems, and blossoms, all edible. Can be cut small for mesclun. Fair bolt tolerance.
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Brassica rapa (narinosa group)
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Spoon-shaped dark green leaves in compact rosettes. Very hardy. Cut-and-come-again.
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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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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
(20 days baby, 40 days mature)
Open-pollinated.
Light golden-green leaves are curled and lacy, adds lift to salad mixes. Mustardy zing. Resists bolting in heat.
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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
(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 juncea
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Purple-streaked foliage and succulent broad stems. Spicy. Used for mesclun and braising.
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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 juncea (integlifolia group)
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Japanese heirloom. Large purple-tinted savoyed leaves. Peppery flavor. Standard mesclun ingredient. Cold tolerant.
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Brassica juncea
(40 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bold purple-blushed delicately serrated mizuna-type leaves with sweet and 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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Brassica rapa (chinensis group)
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classy pac choi with celery-like white stems and vase-shaped 15-18" tall heads. Succulent stems and tender greens.
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Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Impressive 14-18" thin burgundy pods. Small brown seed.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(61 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dark green straight 6-8" filet pods with excellent flavor. Heavy producer. Speckled brown seed.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(57 days)
Open-pollinated.
A very refined haricot vert for home gardeners. Exquisitely tender, delicately flavored dark green pods are excellent raw with minimal bitterness.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(62 days)
Open-pollinated.
Slender straight 4-5" purple pods. Upright medium-sized plant. Light brown 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
(56 days)
Open-pollinated.
Straight yellow pods with rich color and beany flavor. White seed.
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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
(57 days)
Open-pollinated.
6" pods. Long a standard for flavor. Not heat tolerant, but excellent for fall crops. White seed.
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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
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Concentrated sets of 5-5.5" pods. High yields even in adverse conditions. A popular favorite. Purple seed.
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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 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 lunatus
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
A satisfying delicious blend of mealy and oily, with good bean flavor. If you’ve never experienced fresh baby limas right from the garden, you won’t believe how delicious they can be!
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Phaseolus lunatus
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
A pole lima that will actually ripen in the Northeast! Vigorous vines produce large pods of tender, sweet and delightfully beany limas.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(72 days snap)
Open-pollinated.
Bluish-purple pods and green leaves tinged with purple. Harvest at 3-5". Can serve as a snap, shell or dry bean. Chocolate-colored seed.
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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.
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.
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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
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom bears 7-9" pods with nutty flavor. Very productive. Excellent for freezing. Brown seed.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(60-72 days)
Open-pollinated.
We combine green, yellow, purple and striped varieties of staggered maturity into one packet. Varieties, our choice, will vary from year to year according to availability.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Also known as Kwintus. A superior early pole bean. Somewhat flattened pods are slow to get tough.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom from the Ozarks. Vigorous vines produce tender bright purple pods.
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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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Phaseolus vulgaris
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
5" straight meaty purple pods. Grows well in cold conditions. Light brown seed.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(59 days)
Open-pollinated.
Produces heavy yields of fleshy medium-green 5" pods that are slow to develop seeds. Pods aren’t as wide as Roma II, but walls are thicker and juicier.
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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
(102 days)
Open-pollinated.
Small black beans. An improved upright bush version of the heirloom. Excellent flavor.
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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
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Produces 4-5 beautiful black-and-white beans per pod, with a texture similar to Yellow Eye. Doubles in size when cooked.
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Vigna unguiculata
(65 days shell, 90 days dry)
Open-pollinated.
Cowpeas for the North! Small white bean matures quickly. Easy-to-pick yellow pods. Beautiful yellow flowers on bushy semi-erect plants.
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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
(88 days)
Open-pollinated.
Kidney-shaped bean with dark red speckles on white background. Popular New England heirloom.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(89 days)
Open-pollinated.
Plump oval medium-sized bean, cream with a yellow eye. Very similar to Maine Yellow Eye.
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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
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Mottled red baking bean. Easy and dependable, with heavy yields. Maine family heirloom.
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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.
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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
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dubbed “weirdo beans,” by the student seed keepers at Troy Howard Middle School, these glorious mutts spin out a ragtag rainbow of patterns, habits and ancestral forms.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(106 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large speckled tan beans with good yields, even in stressful conditions. Creamy texture for great comfort food.
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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 Cannellini bean. 5-6" short fat pods contain 5 plump seeds. Excellent flavor.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(89 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large white kidney bean with red-brown soldier-like figures on the eye. Popular New England bean.
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Phaseolus vulgaris
(68 days shell)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom shell bean is buff with red stripes. Also known as Speckled Bays.
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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 Gaucho.
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Glycine max
(83 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large beans with exceptional soybean flavor when eaten fresh. 2' compact plants are great for small gardens.
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Glycine max
(91 days)
Open-pollinated.
Vigorous thigh-high vines make early concentrated sets of light green pods, averaging two beans per pod.
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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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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
(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
(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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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
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Refined round golden beet. Dependable germination. Excellent flavor. Bestseller.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(71 days) Open-pollinated. Mild sweet heads, at 4–5" across, are intermediate between non-heading Piracicaba’s... read more
(71 days) Open-pollinated. Mild sweet heads, at 4–5" across, are intermediate between non-heading Piracicaba’s... read more
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.
A non-heading version of broccoli with a more pungent flavor. Harvest young stems, leaves and small flower buds to steam, stir-fry or add to salads.
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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)
Open-pollinated. Best grown for fall harvest, this gourmet ornamental edible is a cross by Frank Morton of a... read more
Open-pollinated. Best grown for fall harvest, this gourmet ornamental edible is a cross by Frank Morton of a... read more
Brassica oleracea (capitata group)
(63 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Distinctive pointy 2-3 lb heads. Compact plant allows close spacing. Excellent flavor and tender texture.
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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)
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
French heirloom. Large medium-green heads average 4-6 lb. Juicy, with mild semi-sweet flavor.
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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
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Parisian heirloom. Round 1½" deep orange carrot. Harvest young and tender; enjoy cooked for sweetness and creamy texture. Easy in clay soil.
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Daucus carota
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Broad-shouldered 7" conical carrot with a tapered tip. Good choice for heavy soils. Long storage.
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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
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
French heirloom. Thick 5-7" long red-orange carrot. Performs well in heavy soil. Excellent flavor and long storage.
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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
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. High-quality 6-7" bright orange carrot. Sweet flavor with small dark core. Bestseller.
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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
(72 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large-shouldered 7-8" yellow carrot with greenish-yellow core. Performs well in diverse soil types.
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Apium graveolens
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Often easier to grow than standard celery. Bred for leaf production, its hollow stems can also be used fresh or dried.
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Apium graveolens
(84 days)
Open-pollinated.
Delicious chewy stalks with interior red color. Lively flavor for soups, salads, casseroles.
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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
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Thick crisp stalks have rich flavor, not harsh even in less-than-ideal conditions. Ventura must receive adequate, even moisture for best growth.
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Apium graveolens var. rapaceum
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
A classy early celeriac, high yielding with relatively smooth roots, uniform white internal color and splendiferous eating quality.
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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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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
(88 days)
Open-pollinated.
Fast-maturing blue flint corn great for grits, polenta, hominy and cornbread.
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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
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
9' plants make 8-10" ears with deep kernels. Drought tolerant. Grinds easily into blue flour.
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Zea mays
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
This superior flour corn boasts hardiness, earliness and vigor. Ears are solid-colored and can be sorted for use based on kernel color: Pancake White, Parching Red, Parching Starburst and Brown Gravy.
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Zea mays
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dark purple kernels on long thin ears. Fast maturing, highly nutritious. Great for flour.
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Zea mays
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
5' plant with 6-7" cobs. Kernels are gold, orange, red and purple. Multi-colored tassels.
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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
(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
(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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Cucumis sativus
(54 days) Open-pollinated. Green smooth thin-skinned fruits are juicy, refreshingly cool, enjoyably mild and almost completely... read more
(54 days) Open-pollinated. Green smooth thin-skinned fruits are juicy, refreshingly cool, enjoyably mild and almost completely... read more
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
(61 days)
Open-pollinated.
Extra-long Asian slicer. Up to 15" long. Trellis for straight fruit. Sets well in heat.
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Cucumis sativus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom performs in tunnels and outdoors. 10-14" slim Euro-type cuke with mild flavor; not bitter, few seeds. Trellis for straight fruits.
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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
(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
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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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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Solanum melongena
(84 days)
Open-pollinated.
Pink-lavender with white shoulders, pear-shaped, 4-6" wide by 6-8" long. Sweet tender white flesh. Early and productive.
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Solanum melongena
(78 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dark purple 2.5x7" elongated slightly tapered 12 oz fruits. Firm mild flesh lacks bitterness. Good cold-climate adaptation.
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Foeniculum vulgare
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Slow grower with very thin stems valued for its striking feathery bronze foliage. Delicious and decorative.
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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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Talinum paniculatum
(95 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. Petite pink flowers on thin stems mature into airy glistening bronze-to-burgundy sprays of... read more
(95 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. Petite pink flowers on thin stems mature into airy glistening bronze-to-burgundy sprays of... read more
Ammobium alatum
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Shimmery ½" pearl-like buds on long stems add a studded silvery sparkle to both fresh summer arrangements and to dried bouquets and wreaths.
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Achillea millefolium
Open-pollinated.
Full range of soft pastel colors on flat flower heads. Easy to grow. 18-24".
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Tagetes erecta
Open-pollinated.
Early mix of orange, gold, yellow. Large fully doubled flowers. 30" tall.
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Ageratum houstonianum
(40 days from transplanting)
Open-pollinated.
A cutting ageratum with long stems.
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Lobularia maritima
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Free-flowering long-blooming fragrant 4" dwarf white groundcover. Easy to grow.
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Lobularia maritima
(63 days)
Open-pollinated.
Easy-to-grow dwarf 3" tall alyssum with fragrant purple flowers.
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Lobularia maritima
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Similar to Carpet of Snow, but slightly taller.
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Amaranthus gangeticus
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom with deep reddish-maroon blooms. 3-5' tall.
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Amaranthus cruentus
(46 days)
Open-pollinated.
Stately 6' plant with 1-2' deep burgundy inflorescences. Traditional food dye.
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Amaranthus cruentus
(65-75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Flaunts glorious 2' chestnut-bronze to copper-colored well-branched seedheads atop its majestic 4' stalks at maturity.
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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
Open-pollinated.
Hardy “New York” perennial asters bloom late in red, purple, bluish and white. 4' tall.
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Centaurea americana
(90 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. Each intricately netted bud (the “basket”) opens to a 3–4" sea urchin–shaped lavender... read more
(90 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. Each intricately netted bud (the “basket”) opens to a 3–4" sea urchin–shaped lavender... 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
(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
(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
(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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Platycodon grandiflorus
Open-pollinated.
Long-lasting deep blue rounded star-shaped flowers. Buds like inflated balloons.
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Monarda didyma
Open-pollinated.
Perennial to Zone 3. Bushy clumping 30", bears 1-2 whorls of red tubular flowers on each stem from mid to late summer.
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Monarda punctata
Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 3, but should be treated like a self-sowing annual. Native to the Northeast. A whimsical... read more
Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 3, but should be treated like a self-sowing annual. Native to the Northeast. A whimsical... read more
Moluccella laevis
(110 days)
Open-pollinated.
Everlasting annual. Spikes of bright green bell-shaped “flowers” turn creamy white when dried for winter arrangements.
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Sorghum bicolor
(105 days)
Open-pollinated.
Sprays of ornamental seedheads in gold, bronze, brown, black, burgundy, red and cream are great for making natural straw brooms and classic autumnal displays. Small shiny seeds are beloved by birds.
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Bupleurum griffithii
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Everlasting annual. Features round leaves and unusual yellowish flowers air dry perfectly, retaining their color. Great filler for bouquets.
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Asclepias tuberosa
Open-pollinated.
Native perennial. Bright orange waxy flowers are attractive to butterflies and bees.
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Calendula officinalis
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Mix of orange, apricot and peachy doubled petals, all with red backing.
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Calendula officinalis
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Striking crested blooms of gold, orange, lemon and apricot with dark centers.
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Calendula officinalis
Open-pollinated.
The classic lovely yellow and orange mix. Herbalists highly regard its healing gifts.
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Calendula officinalis
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bright yellow with yellow centers. Best calendula for tinctures and oils. Very resinous.
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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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Campanula carpatica
Open-pollinated.
Perennial, Zones 4-10. Also known as Bellflower or Carpathian Harebell. Masses of light azure bellflowers dance 8" high above a tidy mound of foliage up to 12" wide.
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Campanula carpatica
Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 4. Also known as Bellflower or Carpathian Harebell. Masses of light azure bellflowers dance... read more
Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 4. Also known as Bellflower or Carpathian Harebell. Masses of light azure bellflowers dance... read more
Tropaeolum peregrinum
Open-pollinated.
Profuse 8' vines with deeply lobed foliage and clusters of lacy golden-yellow flowers.
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Celosia argentea var. spicata
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Upright 20-26" tall multi-branched wheat-type celosia produces showy spikes, light pink at the base turning to a deep rose-magenta at the tip. Green foliage starts at ground level.
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Cerinthe major var. purpurescens
Open-pollinated.
Annual. Features coin-shaped grey-green foliage and profuse blue shrimp-like bracts with purple flowers. Beloved by bumblebees. 12-30" tall.
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Callistephus chinensis
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bold ostrich-feather blooms in violet, lavender, pink, rose and fuchsia. 2' tall.
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Callistephus chinensis
(110 days)
Open-pollinated.
Pompon blooms in purple, salmon, magenta, rose and lavender on long wiry stems.
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Callistephus chinensis
(110 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. Lustrous salmony-pink peony-type 2–3" blooms. The Tower Series asters are bred for... read more
(110 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. Lustrous salmony-pink peony-type 2–3" blooms. The Tower Series asters are bred for... read more
Callistephus chinensis
(110 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. Irresistible bicolor 2–3" peony-type blooms of iridescent white and purple. Same... read more
(110 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. Irresistible bicolor 2–3" peony-type blooms of iridescent white and purple. Same... read more
Cynoglossum amabile
Open-pollinated.
Bright dainty 5-petaled azure-blue blossoms. 16-18" tall.
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Cleome hassleriana
Open-pollinated.
An organic mix of three colors: rose, violet and white.
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Plectranthus scutellarioides
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Leaves are a resplendent kaleidoscope of twelve colors. Shade. 10-12" tall.
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Aquilegia vulgaris
Open-pollinated.
Spurless blossoms are mostly pink, with a few purples and whites. 2½' tall.
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Ratibida columnifera
Open-pollinated.
Yellow petals around protruding chocolate-brown center disk.
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Coreopsis grandiflora
Open-pollinated.
Dense 18" plants loaded with 2" semi-double vivid golden-yellow blooms.
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Cosmos bipinnatus
Open-pollinated.
Dark maroon semi- to fully double with lightly picoteed edge. 2-3' tall.
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Cosmos bipinnatus
(90-100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Pink and white blooms. The 4' tall plants attract pollinators and have long stems for cutting.
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Cosmos bipinnatus
(100-120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Puffy double and semi-doubles in pink, plum and white. 4' tall.
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Cosmos bipinnatus
(85-90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Pinks, roses, magentas and occasional whites. 4-5'.
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Cosmos sulphureus
Open-pollinated.
Flame-red free-flowering double blossoms on wiry stems. 4' tall.
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Thymus serpyllum
Open-pollinated.
Creeping sweet-scented ground cover with purple flowers good in rock gardens, between stepping stones or on dry slopes.
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Leucanthemum x superbum
Open-pollinated.
Clean snow-white flowers with bright yellow centers. 3' tall.
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Leucanthemum x superbum
Open-pollinated.
Quilled petals of creamy white blossoms are fully double. 24-28" tall.
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Delphinium x cultorum
Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 3. Pastel mix in lilac, raspberry and rose with dark bees. 6'. ③ read more
Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 3. Pastel mix in lilac, raspberry and rose with dark bees. 6'. ③ read more
Dianthus barbatus
Open-pollinated.
Fragrant biennial with flat-topped flowers in red, pink, white, lavender. 18" tall.
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Dianthus x hybrida
Open-pollinated.
Annual. Otherworldly, deeply-fringed, 1½" blossoms create a wispy feathery effect. Mix of carmine, white, pink and bicolored blooms. Heavenly fragrance. 14" tall.
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Dianthus caryophyllus
Open-pollinated.
Fully double fringed carnations in red, violet, rose, white and bicolor. 20".
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Craspedia globosa
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Globular dimpled ¾" yellow flower heads set atop durable 18" stems.
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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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Eucalyptus cinerea
Open-pollinated.
Perennial to Zone 8. Charming silvery blue-green 2" leaves make a fabulous bouquet filler that dries nicely and freshens the room with fragrant oils. 2–3' tall.
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Linum usitatissimum
(110 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. We’d been seeking a seed source for this “most useful” (usitatissimum) flax for ages when... read more
(110 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. We’d been seeking a seed source for this “most useful” (usitatissimum) flax for ages when... read more
Myosotis sylvatica
Open-pollinated.
Clusters of tiny sky-blue flowers. Self-seeds. 6" tall.
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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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Tagetes patula
Open-pollinated.
Ruffled double flowers in rust, yellow, orange, red and bicolors. Neat, compact 10" plants.
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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
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Anemone-flowered dwarf. Bicolored double blooms are deep rusty orange, petals edged with gold. 10-12" 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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Gaillardia aristata
(90 days) Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 4. Sun-loving native wildflower of the American Southwest blooms its first year.... read more
(90 days) Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 4. Sun-loving native wildflower of the American Southwest blooms its first year.... 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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Gazania rigens
Open-pollinated.
Singles in bronze, orange, yellow, mauve, white and sepia with yellow centers. 8-10" tall.
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Gomphrena globosa
Open-pollinated.
Beautiful round clover-like 1" purple flowers on 2' stems perfect for drying. Also enjoyable as bedding plant.
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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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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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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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Alcea rosea
Open-pollinated.
Old-fashioned single 7' beauty in red, yellow, white and rose.
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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)
Open-pollinated.
Sets pendulous sprays of globular pearly purple-grey seeds, which may be strung as beads for necklaces. Spiky 2–3' stalks good for planters or as filler in dried fall arrangements.
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Eutrochium maculatum
Open-pollinated.
Dusty pinkish-purple flowers. Stately and beautiful. 5-9' tall.
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Viola tricolor
Open-pollinated.
Cute tricolor blooms in violet, lavender and canary yellow. 4-6" tall.
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Polygonum orientale
Open-pollinated.
Large tassels of pink blossoms and heart-shaped leaves 6-7' tall.
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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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Lavatera trimestris
Open-pollinated.
Mix contains mostly pink shades and some white. Explosion of funnel-shaped blossoms on 2' tall bushy plants.
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Lobelia cardinalis
Open-pollinated.
This gorgeous wetland native wildflower and hummingbird magnet can be grown in moist garden soils or meadows. 2–4' tall
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Lobelia pendula
(60 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. A waterfall of reds, blues and whites to grace your garden, window boxes and hanging baskets.... read more
(60 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. A waterfall of reds, blues and whites to grace your garden, window boxes and hanging baskets.... read more
Nigella damascena
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Mix of pink, blue and white flowers. Spiky decorative seed pods used in dried arrangements. 18".
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Lupinus polyphyllus
Open-pollinated.
Genetics determine that blues will dominate in lupine mixes. Revitalize your patch with a new burst of red.
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Lupinus polyphyllus
Open-pollinated.
Mostly purple blooms with some bicolors in magenta, white and pink.
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Lychnis chalcedonica
Open-pollinated.
Brilliant scarlet, cross-shaped florets. Attractive to pollinators, excellent for cutflowers. 3' tall.
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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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Asclepias syriaca
Open-pollinated.
Perennial to Zone 4. These 5' tall showy native wildflowers are an important member of the wild habitat. Buds open to large balls of sweetly fragrant pink flowers.
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Pennisetum glaucum
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Ornamental grass with deep-purple foliage and large purple seed spikes. Popular in arrangements. 3-5' tall.
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Ipomoea purpurea
Open-pollinated.
Cheery masses of white flowers with blue or pink accents in a festive array of patterns. Vigorous 6' climbers.
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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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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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Ipomoea nil
Open-pollinated.
Large double 1-3" ruby-red blooms with white throats. Heirloom. Vigorous 12-15' plant blooms early.
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Tropaeolum majus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Striking variegated green and white foliage and tangy yellow and orange blossoms. Great plant for hanging baskets. 16" plants.
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Tropaeolum majus
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Spicy edible creamy-yellow flowers with rich brown centers. Plants mound to about 12" tall.
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Tropaeolum majus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dark purplish-green leaves with brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers contrast well with other varieties. 16" plants.
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Tropaeolum majus
(42 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bushy variety holds its blooms above the foliage. Early free-flowering blend of orange, yellow, red and gold. 16".
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Tropaeolum minus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Named for the dessert. Primrose-cream blossoms with pearly red centers. Sets abundant blooms above compact lily-pad foliage.
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Tropaeolum majus
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red, orange, gold and bicolor shades. Red blossoms spicier than lighter colors. Prolific blossom set. 4-6' tall.
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Tropaeolum majus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large spurless upward-facing flowers. Compact non-trailing plant habit. Recommended for commercial growers. 12".
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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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Nicotiana sylvestris
Open-pollinated.
Clusters of drooping tubular white blossoms that perfume the garden day and night. Full powerful scent. 5' tall.
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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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Viola x wittrockiana
Open-pollinated.
Perennial to Zone 6. Heart-shaped leaves on mounded 4-6" plants covered with 3" mostly bicolor flowers, with darker whiskers and yellow eyes.
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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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Phacelia tanacetifolia
Open-pollinated.
The small frizzy curling lavender-blue sprays provide high-quality pollen and nectar. Can be used to increase beneficial insect diversity and populations while suppressing weeds. Great for honey.
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Phlox drummondi
Open-pollinated.
Large umbel blooms in a range of pinks, reds, white, and bicolor combinations. 24" sprawling plants.
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Scabiosa atropurpurea
Open-pollinated.
Mix features purple, lavender, red, pink, white and almost-maroon. Each 2" bloom is a rounded mass of tiny florets.
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Scabiosa stellata
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Delicate periwinkle flowers pass by into ethereal bronze globes of transparent seedheads studded with black stars. These papery pods add texture and interest to dried and fresh arrangements.
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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.
Yellow-green centers with prominent creamy-yellow anthers accentuate the 4-5" flower. 3' tall.
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Papaver orientale
Open-pollinated.
Fuzzy fern-like leaves, showy buds open to dazzling scarlet blooms with contrasting black eyes. Grows 16".
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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.
3' tall. Mostly pink on the outer two thirds of the petal edge with a slight purple blush in the middle and on the petal backs. Double, but not a full pompon.
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Papaver
Open-pollinated.
Tall poppies with 2½-3" single flowers. Long blooming period. Large 1" seed pods used in dried arrangements.
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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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Rudbeckia hirta
(88 days)
Open-pollinated.
Very large and distinctive. Pointy golden petals with light yellow tips. Branching 24-30" plants have long stems, ideal for cutflowers.
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Salvia farinacea
Open-pollinated.
True blue flower spikes are abundant for weeks on bushy 3' plants. Grey-green foliage.
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Salvia splendens
(70-85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Glowing red tubular flowers grow along spikes on a big bushy low-maintenance shrub-like plant. Pollinators love them. 24" tall.
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Salvia viridis
Open-pollinated.
White and blue flowers set off by large pink-to-purple bracts. Leaves entirely green. Remains colorful when dried. 18" stalks.
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Tagetes tenuifolia
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bears tiny abundant “gems” in shades of crimson, burnt orange and yellow. Excellent for containers and companion planting. Edible flowers. 12–15" tall.
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Ageratina altissima
Open-pollinated.
Flat-topped fuzzy clusters of small pure white disk flowers bloom August through October, attracting multiple species of bees, moths and butterflies.
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Antirrhinum majus
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Spikes of magenta and buttercream blossoms yellow throats bloom from mid-July into September. Ideal for beds, borders, and of course, cutflowers. A star in our 2023 flower trials.
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Limonium sinuatum
(115 days)
Open-pollinated.
Mix includes lavender, rose, purple, white, yellow. Especially suited for dried arrangements, also good in fresh. 2-2½' tall.
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Matthiola incana
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Soft lovely mostly double blooms sit atop sturdy 24" stems. A bouquet of this stock can perfume an entire room with its deep warm peppery scent.
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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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Xerochrysum bracteatum
(80 days) Open-pollinated. Annual, everlasting. Light pink to warm rose 2–2½" double flowers bloom lavishly throughout the... read more
(80 days) Open-pollinated. Annual, everlasting. Light pink to warm rose 2–2½" double flowers bloom lavishly throughout the... read more
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Open-pollinated.
Bright red, 2-2½" fully double flowers, excellent for drying. 30-40" tall.
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Xerochrysum bracteatum
Open-pollinated.
Hot pink, light pink, white, gold and deep rose. 2-2½" fully double flowers, excellent for drying. 30-40" tall.
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Helianthus annuus
(70-90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Lovely mix of earthen shades: bright yellow to bronze and purples. Blossoms 4-6" across. 6-8' multibranching stalks. A top seller.
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Helianthus annuus
(60-80 days)
Open-pollinated.
3-5" blooms in sunset hues of burgundy, russet-bronze, vivid gold and red, with many bicolor blends.
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Helianthus annuus
Open-pollinated.
Luxuriant 8" blooms with lemon-yellow petals surrounding striking solid brown centers. Can grow up to 10' tall in rich soil.
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Helianthus annuus
Open-pollinated.
Luxuriant 8" blooms with lemon-yellow petals surrounding striking solid brown centers. Can grow up to 10' tall in rich soil. Organic.
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Helianthus annuus
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
A traditional variety of giant single-stem sunflower with large seed heads. One to grow if you want to eat the seeds or plant a maze. 6”12'.
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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
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Vibrant 8" flowers, yellow surrounding a dark disk, on 5' plants. Can be grown as a single stem or pinched to branch out.
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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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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
Open-pollinated.
Bred in 1898. Highly scented deep maroon flowers tolerant of heat. 5-6' 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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Lathyrus odoratus
Open-pollinated.
Contains solids, bicolors, reverse bicolors, flakes and stripes in a wide array. Over 5' tall.
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Lathyrus odoratus
Open-pollinated.
Semi-dwarf 20" bush-type plants need no support, produce full-length stems. Mix includes chianti, pink, blue-violet and lavender.
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Lathyrus odoratus
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Mixture of crimson, scarlet, white, lavender, deep rose, medium blue and pink. Long stems make ideal cutflowers. 4-6' staking variety.
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Lathyrus latifolius
Open-pollinated.
The traditional English cottage sweet pea. Shades of rose, white and pink in big clusters. Good cutflowers. Climbs 6'.
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Lathyrus odoratus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Mix of blue, lavender, pink, purple, chocolate, orange and scarlet, streaked with white. Huge blossoms and great as a cutflower. Over 5' tall.
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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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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 aestivum
Open-pollinated.
Dual-purpose spring wheat: Harvest early for ornamental grain, later for 6-row wheat for baking.
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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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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
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large ruffled zinnia blossoms resemble chrysanthemums. Profuse immense blooms in scarlet, orange, pink, yellow. 3' tall.
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Zinnia elegans
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
3-4' tall and bushy blooms with masses of brilliant 4-6" double flowers in red, yellow, orange, lavender, maroon, violet and white.
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Zinnia elegans
Open-pollinated.
Blend of cherry, orange, pink, purple, scarlet, white and yellow dahlia-flowered blossoms 4-5" across. Excellent for cutting. 3½'.
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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
Open-pollinated.
Small 2' plants with flowers 2½-3" across. Wide range of colors includes orange, yellow, white, pink, lavender and scarlet.
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Zinnia elegans
(75-85 days)
Open-pollinated.
2–3¼" doubles and semi-doubles in: lime-orange, lime-red, and lemon-peach. Great cutflowers, 24–30" tall.
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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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Zinnia elegans
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Huge single and double blooms on 30" plants. Colors include red, magenta, purple, orange, lavender and pink. Our best-selling zinnia.
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Zinnia elegans
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Semi-double 3-4" blooms. Glowing magenta centers, rose petals with yellow tips. Well-branched and profuse. Long-lasting. 2-3'.
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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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Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
Eight kinds of early-maturing types, with small spoon, bicolored pear and small orange most prevalent.
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Lagenaria siceraria
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large gourd with bulbous base and narrow neck. Fruit can grow 14" tall and 12" in diameter. Start indoors.
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Lagenaria siceraria
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dark green skin with pale green splotches. Round 8-10" base tapers into a long 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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Hordeum vulgare
Open-pollinated.
An historic 6-rowed barley selected by Luther Burbank from California hulless barley. In his final seed catalog he called it “one of [his] greatest grain creations.”
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Avena nuda
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Grain that’s easier to thresh than most other oats, though it still has a small hull that must be removed. A good variety to re-introduce growing grain on home ground.
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Oryza sativa
(115 days from transplant)
Open-pollinated.
Upland short-grain hardy Russian variety adapted to dry-land production. Can withstand a light frost. May be direct seeded in warmer regions.
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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.
Very red Jamaican traditional green for Callaloo stew. Beautiful tricolor blaze makes it ornamental as well.
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Triticum aestivum
Open-pollinated.
Extremely cold hardy hard red wheat good for small spaces and well adapted to New England. Flour has great flavor and texture, and sturdy plants make great straw.
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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
(21 days baby, 35 days mature)
Open-pollinated.
Profuse basal growth. Dense clusters of tasty lush leaves. Grows well in hot and cool seasons.
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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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Diplotaxis erucoides
(21 days baby, 50 days mature)
Open-pollinated.
Wild Arugula. Deeply lobed dark green narrow leaves. Excellent for cold-season salads, but also shows good summer endurance.
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Beta vulgaris
(55 days for bunching, 35–40 days baby leaf )
Open-pollinated.
Very dark lush green fully savoyed leaf, brilliant 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
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Standard broad white stems and dark green savoyed leaves with white veins.
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Beta vulgaris
(56 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Large light green semi-savoyed leaves contrast with bright yellow stems and veins.
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Beta vulgaris
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Tender smooth leaves, thin stems, spinach-like flavor. Lasts through summer into fall. Withstands some frosts.
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Beta vulgaris
(59 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Crimson stalks and dark green leaves. Hardy.
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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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Beta vulgaris
(56 full size; 30 days baby leaf)
Open-pollinated.
Much like Fordhook, except it’s more compact, deeply savoyed, more uniform and with a narrower stem. Long harvest window.
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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 intybus
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Italian heirloom grown for its fused stems which form a swollen bulb. Sweet stalks eaten in salad or cooked.
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Cichorium endivia
(45 days) Open-pollinated. Developed by Wild Garden Seed out of their Chicendive project, originally a cross of chicory and... read more
(45 days) Open-pollinated. Developed by Wild Garden Seed out of their Chicendive project, originally a cross of chicory and... read more
Cichorium endivia
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Also known as Escarole. Smooth broad green outer leaves with creamy yellow closely bunched center leaves. Especially good as a fall crop; tolerates frost under row cover.
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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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Open-pollinated.
Five or more kinds chosen from among arugulas, beets, chards, chervil, mustards, orachs, purslane, and kales. All organic, exact components vary.
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Rumex acetosa
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Thick sword-shaped lemony-flavored leaves picked when young and tender. A special treat in early spring. Perennial hardy to Z3.
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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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Nasturtium officinale
Open-pollinated.
Perennial hardy to Z4. Tasty green likes full sun and soggy conditions. Use in salads and soups.
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Nasturtium officinale
(60 days) Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 4, native to Europe. Start seeds indoors and transplant to cold frame, keeping... read more
(60 days) Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 4, native to Europe. Start seeds indoors and transplant to cold frame, keeping... read more
Cichorium intybus
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Uniform round Chioggia-type with deep burgundy red heads.
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Cichorium intybus
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
White-veined leaves turn from green to variegated burgundy red in cool weather. Romaine-shaped heads. Best for fall crops.
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Atriplex hortensis
(38 days) Open-pollinated. In his Wild Garden Seed catalog, originator Frank Morton calls it “mountain spinach for merry... read more
(38 days) Open-pollinated. In his Wild Garden Seed catalog, originator Frank Morton calls it “mountain spinach for merry... read more
Portulaca oleracea var. sativa
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Golden-green leaves with succulent texture and mildly acerbic flavor. Ideal addition to mesclun.
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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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Valerianella locusta
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Very cold-hardy small-seeded small-leaved strain of this winter staple salad green. Can be overwintered.
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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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Agastache foeniculum
Open-pollinated.
Perennial can grow 3' tall, 2' wide. Vigorous self-sower. Anise-scented foliage and purple flowers delightful as a tea or culinary seasoning, or filler in mixed bouquets.
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Agastache foeniculum
Open-pollinated.
Perennial can grow 3' tall, 2' wide. Vigorous self-sower. Anise-scented foliage and purple flowers are delightful as a tea or culinary seasoning, or filler in mixed bouquets.
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Arnica chamissonis
Open-pollinated.
20" perennial yields well with multiple stalks with yellow flowers blooming for most of the early season.
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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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Astragalus membranaceus
Open-pollinated.
Small yellow pea-like flowers on upright stems with vetch-like leaves. 1½-4' perennial.
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Verbena hastata
Open-pollinated.
Perennial. 5-6' plant grows naturally in moist thickets and meadows does well in similar garden conditions, sending up many terminal spikes of bristly blue-violet flower clusters the entire season.
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Borago officinalis
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bushy 2-3' annual. Bears many small flowers that open blue, turn purple and then pink.
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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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Nepeta cataria
Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 3. “If you set it, the cats will get it; if you sow it, they won’t know it.” Hardy perennial,... read more
Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 3. “If you set it, the cats will get it; if you sow it, they won’t know it.” Hardy perennial,... read more
Matricaria recutita
(60 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. One of the most widely known herbs, powerful yet gentle, long used to promote relaxation.... read more
(60 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. One of the most widely known herbs, powerful yet gentle, long used to promote relaxation.... read more
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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Inula helenium
Open-pollinated.
Large dramatic plant with 2–3" bright yellow rayed flowers is an excellent lung tonic.
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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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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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Tanacetum parthenium
Open-pollinated.
Strongly scented bushy 18" plant with small daisy-like white blooms, merry in bouquets.
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Allium tuberosum
Open-pollinated.
Grows like chives, 1' tall, but has flat strap-like leaves that taste like garlic and can be used as a garlic.
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Matricaria recutita
Open-pollinated.
7" plants, tiny golden flowers, may please Chamomile aficionados.
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Thymus vulgaris
Open-pollinated.
Creeping 10-12" mat-forming perennial brings depth of flavor to soups, gravies, casseroles.
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Pycnanthemum incanum
Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 3. Native to the Northeast. A culinary herb, excellent cutflower and pollinator fave!... read more
Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 3. Native to the Northeast. A culinary herb, excellent cutflower and pollinator fave!... read more
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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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.
Coarse grass with bright lemony flavor. Used for food and medicine in Southeast Asia for millennia.
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Althaea officinalis
Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 4. Cousin to the hollyhock, used to soothe and soften irritated skin and membranes and to... read more
Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 4. Cousin to the hollyhock, used to soothe and soften irritated skin and membranes and to... read more
Tagetes lucida
(80 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. Native to Guatemala and Mexico; also known as Sweet Mace, Mexican Mint Marigold, Winter Tarragon... read more
(80 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. Native to Guatemala and Mexico; also known as Sweet Mace, Mexican Mint Marigold, Winter Tarragon... read more
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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Dracocephalum moldavica
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Annual. Tea and medicine plant with purple-blue flower spikes that bumblebees love. 18" tall.
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Leonurus cardiaca
Open-pollinated.
Perennial 2–4' plant with dull green leaves and tiny white to purple blooms. Bees love the flowering tops, which are used for tea or herbal tincture.
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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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Foeniculum vulgare
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
This fennel, which doesn’t bulb, puts all its energy into making seeds.
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Spilanthes oleracea
Open-pollinated.
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.
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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Urtica dioica
Open-pollinated.
Perennial. Grows 3-6'. Young shoots and leaves are delicious steamed as spring greens, very high in minerals and protein.
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Origanum majorana
(80-95 days)
Open-pollinated.
Grown as an annual in the North. 1' plant with grey-green rounded leaves of enchanting sweet fragrance.
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Galium odoratum
Open-pollinated.
Perennial ground cover for shade. Whorls of pointed vanilla-scented leaves covered with clusters of tiny snowy-white spring flowers. 6-8" tall.
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Hypericum perforatum
Open-pollinated.
1-3' perennial hardy to Zone 3. Pretty yellow flower of fields and meadows turns tinctures and oils deep red.
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Achillea millefolium
Open-pollinated.
Perennial grows 1-2', spreads slowly, preferring lean soil. Rich garden soil may produce lush 3' plants that need staking. Zone 2.
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Monarda fistulosa
Open-pollinated.
3-4' plants bear aromatic lavender blossoms highly attractive to pollinators.
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Lactuca serriola
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Readily grows as a spring-sown annual.Young leaves are edible, and the plant can be milked for its medicinal latex.
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Sinapis alba
(70-85 days)
Open-pollinated.
As easy to grow as the leafy mustards. The variety of mustard most familiar to American palates, but pallid without the addition of turmeric.
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Ocimum basilicum
Open-pollinated.
Vigorous mulberry-tinted basil with anise fragrance makes a highly decorative tall bushy plant. Slow to bolt.
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Ocimum basilicum
(70 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. This Genovese-type impressed us in our 2023 basil trials. Bushes with shorter internodes have... read more
(70 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. This Genovese-type impressed us in our 2023 basil trials. Bushes with shorter internodes have... read more
Ocimum basilicum
(55 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. Bright, lemony and fragrant. Gorgeous plant habit, similar to Dolce Fresca’s, is upright,... read more
(55 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. Bright, lemony and fragrant. Gorgeous plant habit, similar to Dolce Fresca’s, is upright,... read more
Ocimum basilicum
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Purple stems and flowers of standard Thai, but displayed upon a strong bushy umbrella form with wide and beautifully ample flowers.
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Ocimum basilicum
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
The choice of many connoisseurs for making pesto. Leaves are slightly smaller and finer than Sweet Basil with more aroma and potency.
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Ocimum basilicum
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
The choice of many connoisseurs for making pesto. Leaves are slightly smaller and finer than Sweet Basil with more aroma and potency.
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Ocimum tenuiflorum
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
A superior strain of Tulsi or Sacred basil, with a more compact growth habit and more pungent sweet flavor.
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Ocimum basilicum
Open-pollinated.
Lettuce-leaf type has very large ruffled leaves suitable for rolling or stuffing. Flavor similar to sweet basil.
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Ocimum basilicum
(64 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Chosen for its intense lemony fragrance. Medium-sized bright green leaves.
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Ocimum basilicum minimum
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
8" and maintains a compact mound of light green leaves and white flowers. Its leaves are small, thin and strongly scented.
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Ocimum basilicum
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
The heaviest-yielding variety, recommended for drying, all-around great eating, and large-scale pesto production.
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Ocimum basilicum
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
The heaviest-yielding variety, recommended for drying, all-around great eating, and large-scale pesto production.
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Ocimum basilicum
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
An attractive 12-18" fine-leaved plant with purple stems, seed heads and flowers.
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Anthriscus cerefolium
(60 days to full maturity)
Open-pollinated.
Flavorful lacy leaves for mesclun or microgreens. Slow-bolting.
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Coriandrum sativum
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
A standard cilantro variety, very similar to Santo in flavor and uniformity.
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Anethum graveolens
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bouquet is usually grown for dill weed production because its leaves are sweeter and more refined than those of Mammoth.
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Anethum graveolens
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bouquet is usually grown for dill weed production because its leaves are sweeter and more refined than those of Mammoth.
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Anethum graveolens
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
A dwarf variety suitable for small gardens or patio containers, multi-branching plants spread 18-24".
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Anethum graveolens
Open-pollinated.
Variety generally grown for its seeds. Can also be used as dill weed, but the foliage is slightly darker, coarser and stronger-tasting than that of Bouquet.
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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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Lavandula angustifolia
Open-pollinated.
Also known as English Lavender. Not a named variety; perhaps a less-refined habit than Vincenza Blue.
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Lavandula angustifolia
Open-pollinated.
More compact habit than common Lavender with deeper green leaves and a more powerful, less sweet, aroma. 1' plants have bold clustered flower spikes with deep color from mid-July to early September.
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Origanum heracleoticum
Open-pollinated.
Perennial to Zone 4, but survives some winters in Zone 3. The true culinary herb for Greek and Italian cooking. Low-growing with fragrant dull green and purple leaves and white flowers.
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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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Petroselinum crispum
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Double-curled type with long upright stiff stems. Holds color all season, tolerates heat and repeated cuttings.
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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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Petroselinum crispum
(78 days)
Open-pollinated.
Smooth and shiny large wide dark green leaves. Upright form with vigorous growth.
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Satureja hortensis
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Annual grows to 1½' with narrow dark green leaves and lavender flowers. Cut often during growing season, before blossoms appear.
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Satureja montana
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Perennial. Leaves shinier and thicker, stronger and more pungent than Summer Savory.
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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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Scutellaria lateriflora
Open-pollinated.
Native spreading 1–2' perennial with numerous small blue flowers. Also known as Virginia Skullcap. Herbalists use it for headaches and insomnia.
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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)
(30 days baby, 56 days mature)
Open-pollinated.
The most commonly grown kale. Dense finely curled blue-green leaves on upright hardy plants. Best as a fall crop, planted July or August.
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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)
(30 days baby, 55 days mature)
Open-pollinated.
Frilly purple leaves suitable for baby leaf or bunching. Similar to Redbor leaf shape and color.
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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 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)
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Unsurpassed tenderness and flavor. Green oakleaf with purple veining darkens in cold weather. Wilts quickly once picked. Great microgreens.
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Brassica napus (pabularia group)
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Unsurpassed tenderness and flavor. Green oakleaf with purple veining darkens in cold weather. Wilts quickly once picked. Great microgreens.
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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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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)
(58 days)
Open-pollinated.
Central European heirloom. Green kohlrabi with short tops and medium stems. White interior is crisp, tender, pungent.
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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
(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
(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
(51 days)
Open-pollinated.
Combination of Batavian and romaine, with whorling thick succulent medium-green leaves. Tolerant of heat and rarely bitter.
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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. Summer lettuce aficionados can rejoice that we again have a fresh crop of organic seed for Sierra, a... read more
(50 days) Open-pollinated. Summer lettuce aficionados can rejoice that we again have a fresh crop of organic seed for Sierra, a... read more
Lactuca sativa
(46 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Very small ruffled bronze-tinged butterhead lettuce.
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Lactuca sativa
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dark green outer leaves with broad mid-ribs and a creamy white center heart. Slow to bolt. Excellent flavor. Bestseller.
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Lactuca sativa
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dark green outer leaves with broad mid-ribs and a creamy white center heart. Slow to bolt. Excellent flavor. Bestseller.
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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
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Red butterhead. Dark green butterhead base is fully blushed carmine and pebbled with bronze and brown.
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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.
Elegant pale green heads of exceptional tender quality. Excellent heat tolerance.
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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
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
German heirloom. Elegant loose softball-sized green butterhead lettuce with light brown pebbling on leaves. Excellent flavor and bolt resistance.
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Lactuca sativa
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Very attractive bibb lettuce has apple-green leaves splashed with maroon-red flecks. Selected for resistance to tip burn.
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Lactuca sativa
(56 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large spreading bronzed butterhead with veined leaves. Delicate sweet flavor. Slow to bolt.
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Lactuca sativa
(52 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large fancy fast-growing light-green butterhead lettuce. Bolts quickly in heat. Recommended for fall or overwintering where climate permits.
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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
(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.
Deep red pointed deer-tongue leaves and contrasting white-green stems. Withstands some heat.
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Lactuca sativa
(60-65 days)
Open-pollinated.
6-7" light green heads with nearly white hearts. Old-school iceberg.
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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
(63 days)
Open-pollinated.
Compact medium-sized heads with burgundy-red exterior. Interior shades to green. Resists becoming mushy in heat.
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Lactuca sativa
Open-pollinated.
Refined, fancy, pricy and rare lettuces, all suitable for cut-and-come-again culture. Contrasting colors and leaf forms and all organic!
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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
Open-pollinated.
Contrasting colors and leaf forms! At least a half-dozen different lettuces, all suitable for cut-and-come-again culture.
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Lactuca sativa
Open-pollinated.
Contrasting colors and leaf forms and all certified organic! At least a half-dozen different lettuces, all suitable for cut-and-come-again culture.
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Lactuca sativa
Open-pollinated.
A rich mix of over a half-dozen organically grown bronze and red varieties. Contrasting leaf shapes to please in the garden and in the salad bowl.
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Lactuca sativa
Open-pollinated.
Our best-selling blend is a multicolored splash of varieties chosen to stand into July without bolting.
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Lactuca sativa
Open-pollinated.
Blend of kinds that stand the cold, for late fall eating, for keeping under cover for winter salads, for winter survival and the earliest spring growth.
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Lactuca sativa
(53 days)
Open-pollinated.
Much darker red version of Lollo Rosso. Adds color, texture and loft to baby salad mixes.
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Lactuca sativa
(56 days)
Open-pollinated.
Beautiful compact Lollo-type has extremely dark purple-red leaves with ruffles and curls. Very mild flavor for type. Stays non-bitter longer.
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Lactuca sativa
(58 days)
Open-pollinated.
Attractive frizzy foliage is light red on top, light green at base. Use in salad for loft and texture, for accent or garnish. Very cold tolerant.
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Lactuca sativa
(48 days)
Open-pollinated.
Rich red deeply frilled thick crunchy leaves. Holds well into summer.
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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
(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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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
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Very deep red savoyed leaves with extreme ruffling. Good flavor and texture. Fair heat resistance and good cold tolerance.
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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
(49 days)
Open-pollinated.
Standard red leaf lettuce. Attractive 10-16" heads with purplish red-splashed leaves. Lightly crunchy with melting texture. Withstands some heat.
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Lactuca sativa
(46 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bronze-red oakleaves. Compact frilly rosette. Buttery. Best in cool weather.
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Lactuca sativa
(46 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bronze-red oakleaves. Compact frilly rosette. Buttery. Best in cool weather.
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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
(46 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bright green frilly notched leaves. Compact rosette. Best in cool weather.
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Lactuca sativa
(46 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bright green frilly notched leaves. Compact rosette. Best in cool weather.
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Lactuca sativa
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Frilly looseleaf lettuce with deeply cut pointed leaves. A standard component of salad mixes. Recommended for overwintering and cool weather.
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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
(46 days)
Open-pollinated.
Very attractive oakleaf lettuce forms a green and bronze rosette. Very slow to bolt. Excellent in mesclun and for cut-and-come-again culture.
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Lactuca sativa
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dense oakheart heads range from mini to full to elf-eared. 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
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Upright sturdy 18" diameter bright green oakleaf lettuce with crisp juicy mild-flavored leaves. Tolerates some heat.
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Lactuca sativa
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Refined oakleaf that grows larger and stands longer than the original oakleaf without bolting or getting bitter. Mild-tasting light-green 8" rosettes.
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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
(60 days) Open-pollinated. A really superior romaine lettuce from breeder Frank Morton. When it romaines, it sends up gorgeous... read more
(60 days) Open-pollinated. A really superior romaine lettuce from breeder Frank Morton. When it romaines, it sends up gorgeous... read more
Lactuca sativa
(49 days)
Open-pollinated.
Unique Butterhead/Romaine combination with ruffled savoyed leaves dappled red and green. Very crisp and buttery.
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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
(56 days)
Open-pollinated.
German heirloom. Attractive romaine has deep green leaves flecked with wine-red splotches. Excellent flavor and decent heat tolerance. Bestseller.
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Lactuca sativa
(56 days)
Open-pollinated.
German heirloom. Attractive romaine has deep green leaves flecked with wine-red splotches. Excellent flavor and decent heat tolerance. Bestseller.
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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
(67 days)
Open-pollinated.
Deep dark red leaves with contrasting pink veins, and a smidgen of green in the center. Tall upright 8" heads.
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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
(66 days)
Open-pollinated.
Elegant lime-green romaine has upright 8" oval heads with big hearts. Slightly fringed leaves. Excellent 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
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Market standard romaine. Upright 8-9" heads fold inward to form compact greenish-white centers. Resists bolting, even in heat.
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Lactuca sativa
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Attractive romaine with dark green slightly ruffled heavily veined leaves. Excellent 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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Lactuca sativa
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
French heirloom has substance with succulence. Begins like a bibb, matures into a well-wrapped romaine. Thick tender dark green leaves. Cold hardy.
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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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Lactuca sativa
(65 days) Open-pollinated. One manifestation of climate change in New England seems to be increasingly hot dry springs and early... read more
(65 days) Open-pollinated. One manifestation of climate change in New England seems to be increasingly hot dry springs and early... read more
Lactuca sativa
(45 days) Open-pollinated. An ancient form of native Egyptian celtuce that is customarily allowed to bolt and enjoyed for its... read more
(45 days) Open-pollinated. An ancient form of native Egyptian celtuce that is customarily allowed to bolt and enjoyed for its... 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
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Orange-fleshed heirloom from Colorado. Slightly oval 5x6" fruits average 5 lbs and keep up to 3 weeks in cool storage
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Cucumis melo
(88 days)
Open-pollinated.
Firm orange flesh is mild but sweet with just the right amount of musk. 3-lb oval fruits feature exquisite netting.
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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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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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Abelmoschus esculentus
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Early 1x7" pods. Dwarf spineless 3-4' plants. Adapts well to cooler climate.
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Abelmoschus esculentus
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Edible and ornamental. Slender burgundy pods best harvested at 4". Green leaves and burgundy stems and pods.
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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 fistulosum
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Japanese heirloom. Hardy perennial bunching onion. For a steady market crop, seed every two weeks.
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Allium cepa
(110 days)
Open-pollinated.
19th century heirloom. Large medium-firm deep purple-red flattened globes with pinkish-white fine-grained flesh. Long-day. Keeps till late winter.
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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. Several years ago in our OP shallot trials, Ed’s Red won hands down in taste: full... read more
(105 days) Open-pollinated. Several years ago in our OP shallot trials, Ed’s Red won hands down in taste: full... read more
Allium cepa (aggregatum group)
(100 days) Open-pollinated. Longtime Montana farmer and plant breeder Judy Owsowitz loved the hybrid shallot Prisma... read more
(100 days) Open-pollinated. Longtime Montana farmer and plant breeder Judy Owsowitz loved the hybrid shallot Prisma... read more
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 ampeloprasum (porrum group)
(75 days) Open-pollinated. This distinctive refined early leek once again rules supreme—reselected and brought... read more
(75 days) Open-pollinated. This distinctive refined early leek once again rules supreme—reselected and brought... read more
Allium cepa
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Early 1.5" round pearly white baby onions. Can be used in pickling.
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Allium ampeloprasum (porrum group)
(110 days)
Open-pollinated.
French heirloom. Thick medium-tall shanks with sweet mild flavor. Blue-tinged dark green leaves. Very cold tolerant.
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Allium ampeloprasum (porrum group)
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Up to 4" across. Makes much of its growth below ground, protected from the cold; often withstands the rigors of winter to offer a delectable spring treat.
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Allium cepa
(105 days)
Open-pollinated.
Italian heirloom. Flattened 1" thick 3-4" diameter mild yellow-skinned onion. Braids well.
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Allium cepa
(104 days)
Open-pollinated.
Hard 8-10 oz onion with dark bronze skin. Excellent storage ability.
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Allium cepa
(112 days) Open-pollinated. Dave Podoll’s breeding breakthrough, Dakota Tears was more than 20 years in the making. Though you might... read more
(112 days) Open-pollinated. Dave Podoll’s breeding breakthrough, Dakota Tears was more than 20 years in the making. Though you might... read more
Allium cepa
(98 days)
Open-pollinated.
Firm 2.5-3" diameter mild yellow onion. Good 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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Allium cepa
(125 days)
Open-pollinated.
Pacific NW and Corsican heirloom. Large mild juicy sweet onion. Not for storage.
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Arctium lappa
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Standard Japanese variety. Thin 1-2' long mild earthy root for stir-fries, soups and herbal medicine. Can be dug in spring with parsnips.
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Pastinaca sativa
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Outstanding variety. Those with good tilth can get refined tapered cylindrical roots 12-14" long.
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Pastinaca sativa
(120 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic smooth tapered sweet white parsnip average 10" long.
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Brassica napus
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
Canadian origin. Uniform 5-6" almost neckless rutabaga with deep purple crown and cream-yellow base. Sweet pale yellow flesh.
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Brassica napus x Brassica rapa (pekinensis group)
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
A cross between Chinese cabbage and rutabaga, has very fine-grained tasty yellow flesh. Exterior much like purple-crowned Laurentian rutabaga.
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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
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Purple tops, white bottoms, white flesh.
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Brassica rapa
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Purple tops, white bottoms, white flesh.
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Pisum sativum
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Tender tendrils. Afila-type pea, 10 peas per pod. Upright habit makes easy picking; grows to 36-42".
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Pisum sativum
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Standard mid-season variety, preferred by commercial growers for heavy yields and extreme weather tolerance. 3' vines.
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Pisum sativum
(68 days) Open-pollinated. The darkest-green pods we’ve ever seen, Miragreen’s rich color is matched only by the flavor of the peas... read more
(68 days) Open-pollinated. The darkest-green pods we’ve ever seen, Miragreen’s rich color is matched only by the flavor of the peas... read more
Pisum sativum
(66 days)
Open-pollinated.
Vigorous vines produce 7-8 sweet and meaty peas per pod. Holds color and texture well.
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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
(64 days)
Open-pollinated.
3' vines. Slightly curved 4" pods. Sturdy and productive, with delicious flavor.
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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
(65 days) Open-pollinated. The first success of our pea-growing program. We named Sugar Lode for its tremendous yields borne on 3'... read more
(65 days) Open-pollinated. The first success of our pea-growing program. We named Sugar Lode for its tremendous yields borne on 3'... read more
Pisum sativum
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Far tastier than dwarf varieties. 5-7' vines, need strong stakes. Pods reach superb sweetness only when completely filled.
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Pisum sativum
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Far tastier than dwarf varieties. 5-7' vines, need strong stakes. Pods reach superb sweetness only when completely filled.
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Pisum sativum
(65 days) Open-pollinated. This 2' tall snap pea is aptly named by the breeder: upon taking the first nibble from our trial... read more
(65 days) Open-pollinated. This 2' tall snap pea is aptly named by the breeder: upon taking the first nibble from our trial... read more
Pisum sativum
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
7-8' vine. 5" long light green pods. High yields. Excellent flavor. Purple flowers.
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Pisum sativum
(72 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom with very heavy yields of 4-5" pods. Vines grow 5-7'.
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Pisum sativum
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
3-4' vine. 4.5" flat rich sweet pods. High yields. Continues producing over a long period.
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Pisum sativum
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
3-4' vine. 4.5" flat pods. High yields. Continues producing over a long period.
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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
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red 4" elongated fruits. Sweet, delicious, dependable and problem free on 2' plants.
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Capsicum annuum
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Yellow to orange to red when fully ripe, 6" pointed peppers that look hot but are not.
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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
(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
(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 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
(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
(68 days) Open-pollinated. Also known as Shipkas. We first saw this show-stopper at Amy LeBlanc’s farm. Resembling little polished... read more
(68 days) Open-pollinated. Also known as Shipkas. We first saw this show-stopper at Amy LeBlanc’s farm. Resembling little polished... read more
Capsicum annuum
(74 days)
Open-pollinated.
Round 1-2" shiny bright tangerine fruits on sturdy plants. Heat is comparable to a mild jalapeño, but varies with the weather.
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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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Capsicum annuum
(65 days green, 85 days ripe)
Open-pollinated.
Dark green 1x3" sausage-shaped blunt fruits. Brown netting appears as fruits ripen to dark red. Hot! 2,000 to 5,000 Scovilles. Early.
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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
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Shiny orange fruits are a bit longer than a habanero but they pull off the look. Bushy short plants bear about 2 dozen sweet—not hot— fruits.
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Capsicum annuum
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
The 2½–3 x ½" bright scarlet fruits have thin walls and classic serrano heat. Perfect for fresh salsa, pickling and hot sauces
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Capsicum annuum
(88 days) Open-pollinated. Not for the “chickenhearted,” this rare Pennsylvania Dutch heirloom packs considerable heat. Its name... read more
(88 days) Open-pollinated. Not for the “chickenhearted,” this rare Pennsylvania Dutch heirloom packs considerable heat. Its name... read more
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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Capsicum chinense
(90 days) Open-pollinated. A Scotch Bonnet–type infamous for its extreme heat, fiery Habanero registers a blistering... read more
(90 days) Open-pollinated. A Scotch Bonnet–type infamous for its extreme heat, fiery Habanero registers a blistering... read more
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
(70 days) Open-pollinated. This pepper looked so much like Feher Ozon in our trials that we got to wondering if it was also a... read more
(70 days) Open-pollinated. This pepper looked so much like Feher Ozon in our trials that we got to wondering if it was also a... read more
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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Capsicum annuum
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Beautiful tangerine color. Plants ripen more than a dozen of these small 2-3" round to slightly flattened thick-walled sweet and juicy fruits in a good year.
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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
(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
(65 days) Open-pollinated. An exciting early red bell pepper bred by Molly Jahn and George Moriarty with King of the North and... read more
(65 days) Open-pollinated. An exciting early red bell pepper bred by Molly Jahn and George Moriarty with King of the North and... read more
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
(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
Cucurbita pepo
(110 days) Open-pollinated. Legend has it that in 1057 an unclothed Countess of Mercia, Lady Godiva, rode her horse through the... read more
(110 days) Open-pollinated. Legend has it that in 1057 an unclothed Countess of Mercia, Lady Godiva, rode her horse through the... read more
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
(102 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic heirloom. 4 lb orange fruit with medium ribbing. The standard for pies.
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Cucurbita pepo
(102 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic heirloom. 4 lb orange fruit with medium ribbing. The standard for pies.
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Cucurbita pepo
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. 7-8 lb rich-orange globed fruit with distinct finely russeted netted skin. Excellent for pies.
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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 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
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
Mini ornamental. Darling 8 oz flattened heavily ribbed fruit on short vines.
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Cucurbita pepo
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Mini ornamental. Cute orange unribbed 8-12 oz fruits. Small vines produce 3-4 fruits each.
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Raphanus sativus
(25 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bunching radish color mix. Includes pink, purple, red, violet and white. Bestseller.
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Raphanus sativus
(26 days)
Open-pollinated.
French heirloom. Medium-sized olive-shaped scarlet-red radish with a pure white tip.
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Raphanus 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 sativus
(26 days)
Open-pollinated.
Popular plum-colored ping pong ball-sized radish with crisp white flesh. Tolerant to culture under row cover.
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Raphanus sativus
(30 days)
Open-pollinated.
Heirloom. Slender 4-6" long white radish of high quality. Harvest young. Recommended for home gardens.
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Raphanus sativus
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Miniature daikon, 6-9" long by 1-3" wide. White with green shoulders. Lime-green flesh. Excellent storage.
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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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Raphanus sativus
(25 days)
Open-pollinated.
¾" diameter smooth-skinned red bunching radish. Firm white flesh.
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Raphanus sativus
(23 days) Open-pollinated. Shiny red 1–1½" orbs with crisp white interiors. A classic, done well. Impressively heat tolerant;... read more
(23 days) Open-pollinated. Shiny red 1–1½" orbs with crisp white interiors. A classic, done well. Impressively heat tolerant;... read more
Raphanus sativus
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Greenish-tan to rose skin, rose flesh. Spicy but not harsh. For fall crop, a good keeper.
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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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Raphanus 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
(42 days)
Open-pollinated.
Standard crinkled-leaf spinach. Very good cold soil emergence. Much better in fall than spring.
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Spinacia oleracea
(42 days)
Open-pollinated.
Standard crinkled-leaf spinach. Very good cold soil emergence. Much better in fall than spring.
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Spinacia oleracea
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Recommended for late fall, winter greenhouse, or overwintering under mulch. Large semi-savoyed medium-green spinach selected for cold hardiness.
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Spinacia oleracea
(47 days)
Open-pollinated.
Old variety grows slowly, tolerates low temps. Good spring and fall, and great for overwintering. Deeply savoyed leaves.
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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
(50 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bulbous fruit has thin pale green skin with white specks. Vigorous bush habit, cranks out the fruits. Firm and flavorful.
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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
(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
(58 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic heirloom. Deep yellow warted fruit with bulbous blossom end and narrow curved neck. Excellent flavor.
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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 moschata
(60 days summer squash, 90 days winter squash)
Open-pollinated.
Italian specialty. Harvest at 8-12" for summer squash. Harvest at 90 days for winter squash use. Excellent flavor.
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Physalis peruviana
(115 days)
Open-pollinated.
Yellow fruits the size of cherry tomatoes on bushes 3-4' tall and wide. Tropical flavor; coconut, pineapple, citrus.
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Physalis pruinosa
(72 days)
Open-pollinated.
Golden berries in papery husks. Small but flavorful. Sweet, nutty, delicious snack.
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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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Physalis ixocarpa
(60 days) Open-pollinated. Hails from the small Aztec town of Malinalco, in the Ixtapan region of Mexico. Peculiar 3"-long... read more
(60 days) Open-pollinated. Hails from the small Aztec town of Malinalco, in the Ixtapan region of Mexico. Peculiar 3"-long... read more
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
(74 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red 4 oz round paste. Delicious flavor, also good in salads. Ripens over a long season. Determinate.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(90 days) Open-pollinated. Indeterminate. This large elongated red Roma type came to us acclimated to chilly Vermont, so... read more
(90 days) Open-pollinated. Indeterminate. This large elongated red Roma type came to us acclimated to chilly Vermont, so... read more
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
(68 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red 2.5-3 oz plum tomato. Firm fruits amazingly early. Small loaded plants with clean fruits.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(86 days)
Open-pollinated.
Deep red dry meaty paste; 6-8 oz tomatoes shaped like banana peppers. Noted for its sparse seed cavity and excellent flavor fresh, canned or frozen.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(65 days) Open-pollinated. Indeterminate. This large elongated 3–6" pinkish plum tomato was a winner in our 2007 paste... read more
(65 days) Open-pollinated. Indeterminate. This large elongated 3–6" pinkish plum tomato was a winner in our 2007 paste... read more
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.
Attractive orange cylindrical 3-4" paste tomato avg 4-5 oz. Best flavor, sprightly sweetness; makes ambrosial sauce.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Lithuanian heirloom; productive pink 6-oz paste, subtly tapered to a rounded tip. Smooth full flavor.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red paste with psychedelic orange-yellow striations, distinctive nipple, 4-5 oz. Makes rich sweet tomatoey sauce.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(82 days)
Open-pollinated.
Blemish-free blood-red nippled 2 oz plums are solid but moist, perfect in salads and sandwiches. Gorgeous healthy plants produce great yields.
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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
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Uniform bright red 3" globe-shaped open-pollinated tomato that holds its own with modern hybrids in the greenhouse.
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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
(77 days)
Open-pollinated.
Dusky brownish-purple with green shoulders, 10-13 oz, round to slightly oblate. Brick-red flesh. One of the best-tasting heirlooms.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(75 days)
Open-pollinated.
Brick-red metallic-striped uniformly round medium-large 10–15 oz fruits are delicious, sweet, and earthy. Plants are productive and disease-resistant.
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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
(71 days)
Open-pollinated.
Yellow pink-blushed fuzzy 2 oz fruit. Soft-skinned, juicy, very sweet and fruity heirloom. Relatively early and prolific.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Pink large, 1 lb, meaty old heirloom. Mild and sweet. High yielding.
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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
(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
(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
(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
(77 days)
Open-pollinated.
Medium-to-large 10–15 oz yellow-red bicolor tomato has lower acidity and gentle fruitiness. Great yields and overall performance.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(58 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red, variable in size but up to 4". Unusually tasty for such an early variety. Performs best in cool summers. Determinate.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(78 days)
Open-pollinated.
Maroon-brick with dark green shoulders, 6-12 oz, oblate often bi-lobed. A distinctive sweet smoky 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
(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
(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) Open-pollinated. Indeterminate. You won’t find a better sandwich tomato than Soldacki, a heavy producer of meaty... read more
(80 days) Open-pollinated. Indeterminate. You won’t find a better sandwich tomato than Soldacki, a heavy producer of meaty... read more
Lycopersicon esculentum
(86 days)
Open-pollinated.
Pink 15 oz rough oblate beefsteak. Rich old-fashioned heirloom tomato taste. Perfect for sandwiches.
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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
(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
(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
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
This productive cherry is the result of a cross between a beefsteak and two cherries, one orange and one red. Rich sweet flavor, regular tomato foliage.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(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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Lycopersicon esculentum
(75 days) Open-pollinated. Indeterminate. This fantastic cherry tomato developed by Wild Mountain Seeds is beautiful,... read more
(75 days) Open-pollinated. Indeterminate. This fantastic cherry tomato developed by Wild Mountain Seeds is beautiful,... read more
Lycopersicon esculentum
(70 days) Open-pollinated. Indeterminate. Tomato breeder Tom Wagner is a true auteur, whose depth of skill and imagination... read more
(70 days) Open-pollinated. Indeterminate. Tomato breeder Tom Wagner is a true auteur, whose depth of skill and imagination... read more
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 their tendency to crack.
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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
(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
(78 days)
Open-pollinated.
Red 1" cherry. Similar to Sweet 100, bearing gazillions of clusters of sweet fruits. Dependable and prolific.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(62 days) Open-pollinated. Rampant Indeterminate. From the originators of Honeydrop comes the even more exciting Pink... read more
(62 days) Open-pollinated. Rampant Indeterminate. From the originators of Honeydrop comes the even more exciting Pink... read more
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
(60 days) Open-pollinated. Indeterminate. We saw this one in a local grower’s high tunnel and were struck by the cascading... read more
(60 days) Open-pollinated. Indeterminate. We saw this one in a local grower’s high tunnel and were struck by the cascading... read more
Lycopersicon esculentum
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bright red ⅞" Aperitif is sized like a huge currant or very small cherry. Sweet little jewels.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(70 days)
Open-pollinated.
Bright red ⅞" Aperitif is sized like a huge currant or very small cherry. Sweet little jewels.
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Lycopersicon esculentum
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Orange and rosy streaked beach-party bicolor 1" tender-skinned round cherry. Fruity, sweet, mild acid.
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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
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large shipper. Crisp very dark red flesh. Nearly round 25 lb fruit with dark green stripes on light green base.
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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
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Shipper. Reddish-pink flesh. Round to oval 9-12 lb fruit with dark green skin splotched with lime green.
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Citrullus lanatus
(80 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic icebox. Deep red flesh. Very dark green 8-10 lb fruit. Early reliable standard for the North.
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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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Citrullus lanatus
(90 days) Open-pollinated. The most orange of watermelons, much favored by Glenn Drowns. Not the sweetest of our melons, but its... read more
(90 days) Open-pollinated. The most orange of watermelons, much favored by Glenn Drowns. Not the sweetest of our melons, but its... read more
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
(90 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic heirloom. Black-green ribbed 1.5-2 lb fruit.
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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
(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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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 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
(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 pepo
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
High-quality strain. 1 lb fruit has ivory skin with dark green stripes. Turns orange and yellow in storage.
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Cucurbita pepo
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic heirloom. 1-1.5 lb fruit has ivory skin with green stripes. Excellent flavor.
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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
(100 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic heirloom, full-sized. Blue-grey fruit averages 15-20 lb, but can reach 40 lb.
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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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Cucurbita moschata
(105 days) Open-pollinated. This exquisite Japanese heirloom is gaining popularity in the U.S., showing up at more and more... read more
(105 days) Open-pollinated. This exquisite Japanese heirloom is gaining popularity in the U.S., showing up at more and more... read more
Cucurbita maxima
(112 days)
Open-pollinated.
Appalachian heirloom. Somewhat warty pinkish-orange buttercup-shaped fruits with blue-green markings. Averages two fruits per plant ranging from 5-25 lb each.
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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
(94 days)
Open-pollinated.
Large salmon-pink pumpkin-like fruits avg 7.5 lb. Thick tasty sweet orange flesh. Excellent flavor and texture. Rare.
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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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Cucurbita maxima
(95 days)
Open-pollinated.
Classic Northwest heirloom. Slightly flattened round 12-15 lb fruit with slate-grey skin.
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