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Beans Black Valentine HEIRLOOM Seed
$2.19
Black Valentine beans are stringless at all stages and average 16-18 inches in length. The dark green pods grow straight and slender on a bush plant.
Flavor: Rich and creamy flavor
Preparation Ideas: A great variety to use in chili
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 19
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 6-8 Days
Days to Maturity: 48-70 Days
Growth Type: Bush
Planting Depth: 1-1.5"
Seed Spacing: 3'/8"
Disease Resistance: Slight drought
Instructions: Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination. Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost.
Suggestions: Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
Cucumber Lemon Seed

Cucumber Lemon Seed
$1.99
Slicer. The distinctive yellow color, flavor, and shape make the Lemon Cucumber a treasured choice for summer salads. The fruit, almost round, is about 3 1/2 inches long and just turning an attractive lemon-yellow when mature.
Flavor: Sweet
Preparation Ideas: Salads, pickling, asian recipes
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1.75
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 8-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 65 Days
Growth Type: Vining
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 4'/6'
Instructions: In full sun, sow a few seeds over a hill 12 inches tall and 2 feet across with well-drained soil. For smaller gardens, plant alongside a fence or trellis. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 3 plants per hill. Plant at 3 week intervals up to midsummer for fresh cucumbers all season. Keep fruits picked.
Suggestions: Plant cucumber seeds only after all danger of frost is past and the ground is warm. They need lots of sunshine and water. Keep weeds to a minimum with a straw or leaf mulch.

Organic Swiss Chard Ruby Seed
$2.79
Swiss Chard Ruby is a good yielder all summer and into the fall. The tender sweet rhubarb-like stalks are ruby red. The bright color extends into the leaf veins of the dark green, heavily crumpled leaves. It's delicious in salads or cooked. These very ornamental plants reach 18-24 inches.
Flavor: Sweet and earthy tastes
Preparation Ideas: Steam with other greens or add to salads
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 3.75
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 50-60 Days
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 20"/6"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Sow in outdoor rows as soon as the ground can be worked. Place 1 seed every 3 inches and cover firmly with soil. Prefers full sun. Thin to 6 inches apart when plants are 3 inches tall. Use trimmings as fresh greens. Keep plants heavily mulched and moist.
Suggestions: When plants are 7 inches tall, cut outer leaves at soil level with a sharp knife. Harvest will continue all season if inside leaves are permitted to grow.

Swiss Chard Mixed Colors Seed
$1.99
Swiss Chard Mixed Colors have multicolored stems that brighten both vegetable and flower gardens with an attractive rainbow of colors. Stems have a mild chard flavor.
Flavor: Mild, earthy, and nutty flavors
Preparation Ideas: Great variety to sautee or use in stir fries
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 30-60 Days
Planting Depth: .75"
Seed Spacing: 18"/6"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Seed directly outdoors. Prefers full sun. Sow 2 seeds every 6 inches. After germination, thin to 1 plant every 6 inches. Begin harvesting in 4 to 5 weeks. Tolerates light frost without damage.
Suggestions: Harvest stems just above the soil line. Grows back for multiple harvests.