High quality non-GMO vegetable seed varieties that you won't find at other online seed retailers.
Ferry Morse Exclusive Vegetable Seeds
Pepper Bell Color Mix (Sow Easy) Seed
$2.49
Pepper Bell Color Mix is a high-yielding plant that produces plenty of peppers for turning your salads and vegetable dishes into colorful statements. The plants offer a rainbow of colors that are so crisp and sweet. These peppers freeze well, too.
Sow Easy seeds are pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved food coloring. This coating adds some bulk to small seeds and stands out in the soil, making direct sowing and accurate spacing easier than ever. However, the coating does add a few days to the germination time when compared to uncoated seed.
Flavor: Sweet
Preparation Ideas: These are great in salads, or freeze for later use
Plant Type: Vegetable
Pelleted Seed Count: 100 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-12 Days
Days to Maturity: 65-85 Days
Growth Type: Sweet
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 2'/18"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Keep seeds moist in full sunlight. Transplant when 3 inches tall. Or, sow directly in the garden in a sunny location after the danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 18 inches. Thin or transplant to 1 plant every 18 inches when 3 inches tall. Use a balanced fertilizer when 6 inches tall to increase production.
Suggestions: Plant hot and sweet peppers in separate areas to avoid cross-pollination. Pick peppers regularly for increased yields.
Cantaloupe Sierra Gold HEIRLOOM Seed
$1.99
Sierra Gold Cantaloupe has a very small seed cavity in its 6 inch diameter that makes it ideal for serving in halves. Its sweet and juicy golden flesh is high in vitamins A, B, and C. These plants are also tolerant to powdery mildew.
Flavor: Sweet
Preparation Ideas: Use this melon as an edible bowl by cutting in half, removing the small seed cavity, and filling with other chopped fruits.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 2
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 90 Days
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 4'/4'
Tolerance: Powdery mildew
Instructions: Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Caution: Take care not to disturb the roots when transplanting. Or, sow a few seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.
Suggestions: Cantaloupe is ready to harvest when it's golden-beige, it has a distinct aroma, and it slips easily from the vine.
Tomato Abe Lincoln HEIRLOOM Seed
$2.49
Abe Lincoln produces brilliant red, round, medium sized tomatoes that grow in clusters of up to 9. Enjoyed since 1923, these 12 oz tomatoes have a delicious flavor and can be harvested until frost. Grows on indeterminate vines.
Flavor: Rich and slightly acidic tomato flavor
Preparation Ideas: Slice for a sandwich or snack, or use for canning
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 0.2
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 70-77 Days
Growth Type: Indeterminate
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 2.5'-2'
Disease Resistance: Early blight, alternaria stem canker
Instructions: Start seed indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4-6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
Suggestions: To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
Cucumber National Pickling Seed
$1.99
Pickling. Cucumber National Pickling grows very high-yielding vines. These vines produce blocky fruit that is crispy and tender-skinned. It holds its quality longer than most varieties, and is a top-notch selection for pickling when harvested young.
Flavor: Crisp and tasty
Preparation Ideas: An ideal pickling variety
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 0.9
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 8-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 55 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.
Tomato Box Car Willie HEIRLOOM Seed
$2.49
Box Car Willie is a great choice if you're looking for good old-fashioned flavor. This prolific heirloom is better than most of today's hybrids, and its round red fruits are 12-18 oz. The indeterminate vines produce excellent, crack-free, disease tolerant tomatoes with a sweet, yet tart flavor.
Flavor: Sweet yet tart old fashioned tomato flavor
Preparation Ideas: Perfect for canning, freezing, salsa, or slicing for sandwiches
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 0.2
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 80 Days
Growth Type: Indeterminate
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 2.5'/2'
Tolerance: Cracking
Instructions: Start seed indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4-6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
Suggestions: To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
Radish Champion HEIRLOOM Seed
$2.19
Radish Champion produces large, 2 inch diameter radishes that don't become pithy and are high in vitamin C. The attractive color and crisp, tender flesh make this quick-growing radish perfect for the garden or greenhouse. Enjoy these scarlet beauties on relish trays, sliced in salads, or as decoratively cut garnishes.
Flavor: Crisp and slightly bitter
Preparation Ideas: Use in relish trays, salads, or cut garnishes
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 3.75
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 4-7 Days
Days to Maturity: 28 Days
Growth Type: Spring
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 12"/1"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: In full sun, sow 2 seeds per inch in the row. Cover seeds firmly with soil. When plants have 3 or 4 leaves, thin to 1 inch apart. For a steady crop, sow every 10 days until warm weather and again in the fall until 30 days before frost.
Suggestions: Radishes exhibit best flavor when grown in cool weather and full sun. Use thinnings in salads. For mild radishes, mulch and keep watered to speed growth.
Cucumber Slicer (Sow Easy) Seed
$2.49
Cucumber Slicer is one of our best slicing cucumbers. It produces heavy, early crops of long cucumbers that can be pickled for dills when the fruits are young. It was developed by Cornell University to be resistant to Downey Mildew.
Sow Easy seeds are pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved food coloring. This coating adds some bulk to small seeds and stands out in the soil, making direct sowing and accurate spacing easier than ever. However, the coating does add a few days to the germination time when compared to uncoated seed.
Flavor: Mildly sweet and refreshing
Preparation Ideas: Slice this variety to serve as an appetizer, or use to make delicious pickles when young
Plant Type: Vegetable
Pelleted Seed Count: 100 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 8-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 68 Days
Growth Type: Vining
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 4'/6'
Disease Resistance: Angular leaf spot, anthracnose (1/2), downey mildew, powdery mildew, scab, cucumber mosaic
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.
Bean Garden Cherokee Wax Seed
$1.99
Cherokee Wax is a popular bush variety that is noted for productive, dependable plant that withstand adverse weather conditions and resist disease. This All America Selections Winner produces 5 to 6 inch long, stringless yellow wax beans with fine flavor. The plant's upright growth habit keeps the pods clean.
Flavor: Fine, nutty flavor
Preparation Ideas: Pairs well with tuna, and adds some nice color to salads
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 21
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 54 Days
Growth Type: Bush
Planting Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 20"/3'
Best Container Size: 12"+
Disease Resistance: Common bean mosaic, rust
Instructions: Beans are a warm-season crop. Sow seeds directly outdoors. Plant 1-2 seeds every 3 inches. When seedlings have 4 leaves, thin to 1 plant every 3 inches. Harvest beans all season by sowing every 2 weeks until 2 months before frost. Harvest young and tender pods frequently.
Suggestions: Water plants at the soil level, and avoid wetting the foliage. Harvest beans regularly at the young, succulent stage for best yields.
Tomato Supersweet 100 Hybrid Seed
$2.79
Unique salad type with amazingly high yields of supersweet 1-inch fruit. Higher content of vitamin C than any other tomato. Indeterminate plants bear until frost, each branch producing more than 100 fruits. Disease resistant.
Flavor: Super sweet
Preparation Ideas: Great in salads
Plant Type: Vegetable
Pelleted Seed Count: 15 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7 - 10 Days
Days to Maturity: 65 Days
Growth Type: Indeterminate
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 2'
Disease Resistance: Verticillium Wilt|Fusarium Wilt
Instructions: Start seed indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4 - 6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
Suggestions: Outstanding for containers. To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
Lettuce Iceberg HEIRLOOM Seed
$2.19
Lettuce Iceberg is an Iceberg Lettuce like the supermarket has, but better because you can grow it yourself! Iceberg makes icy-green, medium sized heads solidly packed to the center with crunchy leaves. This variety will grow best in cool weather.
Flavor: Mild and crunchy
Preparation Ideas: Use one of these leaves as the bowl for your next salad
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 0.8
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 62 Days
Growth Type: Iceberg
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 18"/12"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Sow directly in the garden as early as the soil can be worked in the spring. Or start seeds indoors 5 weeks before outdoor planting time. Transplant with care. Grows best in cool weather. Sow again in midsummer for a fall harvest.
Suggestions: Home-grown salads are the best! Plant your favorite ingredients - tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, radishes, and lettuce!
Cabbage Early Golden Acre Seed
$1.99
Cabbage Early Golden Acre is a northern favorite that is ideal for smaller gardens. Round and compact, their heads average 2-3 pounds of sweet flavor. Use fresh in garden salads and coleslaw, or use in stir fries and homemade sauerkraut.
Flavor: Sweet
Preparation Ideas: Salad, coleslaw, stir fries, sauerkraut
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 0.9
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-15 Days
Days to Maturity: 60 Days
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 2.5'/1.5'
Disease Resistance: Yellows
Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last killing frost in the spring. When 4 inches tall, transplant outside. Or, sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost. Place 2-3 seeds together every 1 1/2 feet. Thin to one plant every 1 1/2 feet when seedlings are 2 inches tall.
Suggestions: A cool weather vegetable, plant near tomatoes and celery to help repel cabbage worms. Small collars placed around young plants deter cutworms.
Lettuce Black Seeded Simpson (Sow Easy) Seed
$2.49
Lettuce Black Seeded Simpson is the most popular loose leaf lettuce for home gardens everywhere. Its frilled, crumpled leaves are attractive, crisp, tender, and appetizing. This cool weather vegetable is a vigorous grower, high in vitamins A and B.
Sow Easy seeds are pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved food coloring. This coating adds some bulk to small seeds and stands out in the soil, making direct sowing and accurate spacing easier than ever. However, the coating does add a few days to the germination time when compared to uncoated seed.
Flavor: Never bitter
Preparation Ideas: Mix in a large bowl with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper
Plant Type: Vegetable
Pelleted Seed Count: 250 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 45 Days
Growth Type: Loose leaf
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 18"/6"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Sow directly in the garden as early as the soil can be made fine and loose. Plant seeds every 2 inches, covering firmly with soil. Thin plants to 6 inches apart when they display 2 or 3 leaves. As plants begin to crowd, pick individual leaves regularly for use.
Suggestions: Lettuce needs plenty of moisture. Also, fall crops may have to be started indoors since lettuce has a difficult time even germinating in hot weather. Transplant with care.
Onion White Lisbon Bunching (Sow Easy) Seed
$2.49
Onion White Lisbon Bunching is known for its zesty flavor. This silvery white variety is crisp, mild, and fast growing. It is not affected by long or short days. Add to salads or sandwiches for an easy enhancement, or enjoy them plain.
Sow Easy seeds are pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved food coloring. This coating adds some bulk to small seeds and stands out in the soil, making direct sowing and accurate spacing easier than ever. However, the coating does add a few days to the germination time when compared to uncoated seed.
Flavor: Zesty, mild
Preparation Ideas: This variety is a great choice for salads and sandwiches
Plant Type: Vegetable
Pelleted Seed Count: 150 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 12-14 Days
Days to Maturity: 60-110 Days
Growth Type: Long/short
Planting Depth: .25-.5"
Seed Spacing: 1'/2"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: For the finest onions, seed directly outdoors in full sun and well-drained soil. Plant 2 seeds every 2 inches. When seedlings are 3 inches high, thin to stand 4 inches apart.
Suggestions: Use thinning and green stems like chives. Grow leeks, too, for their mild flavor.
Cucumber Muncher Seed
Cucumber Muncher Seed
$1.99
Slicer. Cucumber Muncher grows strong, vigorous vines. It produces prolific, tender, burpless cucumbers that aren't bitter or tough. These disease resistant cucumbers can be eaten raw like an apple.
Flavor: Mild, sweet, crispy, and never bitter
Preparation Ideas: Non-bitter, this is a great variety for snacking in the garden fresh off the vine
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 0.9
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'
Best Container Size: 12"+
Disease Resistance: Scab, cucumber mosaic, downey/powdery mildew, alternaria leaf spot, anthracnose
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 Beet Tall Top Early Wonder Seed
$2.79
Beet Tall Top Early Wonder is a fine all-purpose beet high in vitamins A, B2, B6, and C. The flattened globe shaped roots have purplish-red flesh and excellent flavor.
Flavor: Tops taste similar to chard
Preparation Ideas: Tops can be cooked like spinach, roots can be pickled or frozen
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 4
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 8-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 60 Days
Growth Type: Root
Planting Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 18"/4"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Sow in rows as early as the ground can be worked. After planting, press down covering with soil firmly. It performs best in full sun and well drained soil. When the tops are about 6 inches tall, pull the plants until the roots are 4 inches apart. Harvest when roots are 3 inches in diameter.
Suggestions: Use the tall upright tops for delicious greens. Beets can be grown repeatedly during the season for a bountiful crop.
Tomato Aunt Ruby's German Green HEIRLOOM Seed
$2.49
Aunt Ruby's German Green is a large, green, indeterminate beefsteak variety. Boasting delicious fruits weighing up to 16 oz, you'll want to make lots of room in your garden for these. They are light green when ripe with a tint of yellow and a pink blush underneath.
Flavor: Strong, sharp, sweet, and fruity tomato flavor
Preparation Ideas: Perfect for a fried green tomato
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 0.2
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 80-95 Days
Growth Type: Indeterminate
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 2.5'/2'
Disease Resistance: Late blight
Instructions: Start seed indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4-6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
Suggestions: To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
Carrot Danvers #126 (Sow Easy) Seed
$2.49
Carrot Danvers have strong tops on the 8 inch mature roots that make them easy to pull from the ground. The flesh is firm, crisp, and has excellent flavor. Very productive and a fine keeper, this variety is also high in vitamin A.
Sow Easy seeds are pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved food coloring. This coating adds some bulk to small seeds and stands out in the soil, making direct sowing and accurate spacing easier than ever. However, the coating does add a few days to the germination time when compared to uncoated seed.
Flavor: Crisp, fresh carrot taste
Preparation Ideas: Roast these carrots in olive oil for a nice addition to your meal
Plant Type: Vegetable
Pelleted Seed Count: 250 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 8-12 Days
Days to Maturity: 75 Days
Growth Type: Root
Planting Depth: .25-.5"
Seed Spacing: 15"/3"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: In full sun and well-drained soil, sow 4 seeds per inch in the row. Cover the seeds firmly with soil. When the plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart in the row. For fresh carrots all season, plant every 3 weeks until 75 days before the first fall frost.
Suggestions: Too much water can cause carrots to crack. They should be kept weeded (a clean mulch can reduce this job). Also, lightly place soil over exposed roots to prevent cracking.
Lettuce Grand Rapids Seed
$1.79
Lettuce Grand Rapids grows large, frilly, bright green leaves that are tender and sweet. These upright plants grow quickly and are slower to bolt than other loose leaf varieties. This cool weather vegetable is high in vitamins A and B.
Flavor: Sweet, crisp, tender, and tasty
Preparation Ideas: Make a delicious salad with leaves from this variety
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1.5
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 45 Days
Growth Type: Loose leaf
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 18"/6"
Instructions: Sow directly in the garden as early as the soil can be made fine and loose. Plant seeds every 2 inches, covering firmly with soil. Thin plants to 6 inches apart when they display 2 or 3 leaves. As plants begin to crowd, pick individual leaves regularly for use.
Suggestions: Lettuce needs plenty of moisture. Also, fall crops may have to be started indoors since lettuce has a difficult time even germinating in hot weather. Transplant with care.
Cabbage Garden Leader Green Monster Seed
$2.19
Looking for bragging rights and blue ribbons? The Garden Leader Green Monster Cabbage is for you! Huge, extra-firm heads form in a nest of giant leaves that spread up to 4 feet. Sow in early spring in moist, rich soil. Cabbage is a cool weather vegetable loaded with many essential nutrients, and this variety is great for winter storage, kraut, and slaw!
Flavor: Strong cabbage flavor
Preparation Ideas: Great for sauerkraut and coleslaw
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 0.15
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 6-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 105 Days
Planting Depth: .25-.5"
Seed Spacing: 2.5'/3-5'
Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last killing frost in spring. When 4 inches tall, transplant outside. Or, sow directly outdoors when the danger of frost is well over. Place 2-3 seeds together every 1.5 feet. Thin to one plant every 1.5 feet when seedlings are 2 inches tall.
Suggestions: Plant cabbage near tomatoes and/or celery to help repel cabbage worms. Small collars placed around young plants deter cutworms.
Squash Early White Bush Scallop Seed
$1.99
Squash Early White Bush Scallop is one of the best white summer squashes. The bush type plants produce tender fruits that are best when 4 to 6 inches in diameter. These deliciously mild fruits are low in calories and a good source of vitamin A.
Flavor: Mild, sweet flavor and a firm, tender texture
Preparation Ideas: Slice and sautee for a delicious treat
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 4.5
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 50 Days
Growth Type: Summer
Planting Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 3'/4'
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow 5 seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When the plants are 3 inches tall, thin by cutting all but the 3 strongest seedlings per hill. To avoid weeding, mulch heavily around plants and in the rows.
Suggestions: Pick summer squash early and often. Not picking will stop the production of the plants. Ready to harvest just after blossom falls from fruit and fruit can be easily dented with a thumbnail.
Spinach Teton Hybrid Seed
$2.19
Spinach Teton Hybrid is a very productive hybrid that yields dark green, smooth, tender leaves with upright growth. It's loaded with vitamins A, C, and the B-complex, and is slow to bolt.
Flavor: Good texture and a mild flavor
Preparation Ideas: Excellent as greens used in salads or cooked, it's also a good freezing variety
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 2
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 8-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 45-50 Days
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 12"/6"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Disease Resistance: Downey mildew
Tolerance: Bolt
Instructions: Sow in rows directly outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked. Place one seed every 2 inches and cover with soil. When plants are about 3 inches tall, thin to 6 inches apart. Use thinnings in salads. Harvest before flower stalk forms.
Suggestions: Harvest entire plants at the soil line when outer leaves are 6 inches long. Or, just cut away outer leaves as needed for a continuous crop until hot weather. Sow again in the late summer.
Leek American Flag Seed
Leek American Flag Seed
$1.99
Leek American Flag is a sweet member of the onion family. It has large, white stems that often reach 8 to 10 inches long and 2 inches across. These stems are tender and have excellent flavor, making them ideal fresh or cooked in soups.
Flavor: Sweet
Preparation Ideas: Leeks make a great, subtle addition to soup
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1.55
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-15 Days
Days to Maturity: 150 Days
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 15"/4"
Tolerance: Cold
Instructions: Start seeds indoors in a sunny location 8 weeks before the last frost. (Plants about 6 inches tall will transplant best) Or, sow directly in the garden every 2 inches and cover with soil. Thin to 4 inches apart when 4 inches tall. Note: As they mature, they should be earthed up and blanched like celery.
Suggestions: Leeks need a long growing season to reach full size. It can be left in the ground until a hard freeze or pulled when mature and stored in a cool area.
Tomato Garden Leader Monster Seed
$2.19
Impress your neighbors with the biggest tomatoes on the block growing these Garden Leader Monster Tomatoes! All you need is full sun, adequate water, and regular fertilization to produce monster size fruits. Keep the plants weed and disease free for optimal growth. The vines are indeterminate, so they require staking for best performance. You can expect to harvest plenty of 17 oz tomatoes ideal for slicing.
Flavor: Firm and juicy
Preparation Ideas: Perfect for large slices on sandwiches
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 0.25
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 70-80 Days
Growth Type: Indeterminate
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 3'/2'
Disease Resistance: Verticillium/fusarium wilt, nematodes
Instructions: Start seeds indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4-6 leaves and the weather is warm. Seeds can be sown directly into the garden when the soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
Suggestions: To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
Cucumber Boston Pickling Seed
$1.99
Boston Pickling Cucumber
Pickler/Slicer. Boston Pickling Cucumbers are little, black-spine cukes that are just the right size for pickling. You can also try them sliced in salads, too, and enjoy their exceptional flavor. Expect heavy yields from the productive vines. Pick when cucumbers are 2 to 6 inches long.
Flavor: Crisp, juicy, and refreshingly cool
Preparation Ideas: The perfect size for pickling
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1.5
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 50-75 Days
Growth Type: Vining
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 6'/4'
Instructions: In full sun, sow 5 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.
Tomato Beefsteak (Sow Easy) Seed
$2.49
Beefsteak Tomatoes are indeterminate plants that are very popular and have excellent productivity to go along with a wonderful taste. Its meaty flesh makes it an ideal tomato for eating fresh or slicing for sandwiches.
Sow Easy seeds are pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved food coloring. This coating adds some bulk to small seeds and stands out in the soil, making direct sowing and accurate spacing easier than ever. However, the coating does add a few days to the germination time when compared to uncoated seed.
Flavor: Meaty and firm with the classic beefsteak flavor
Preparation Ideas: A perfect choice to slice and add to sandwiches
Plant Type: Vegetable
Pelleted Seed Count: 50 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 8-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 80 Days
Growth Type: Indeterminate
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 2'/2'
Instructions: Start seeds indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4-6 leaves and the weather is warm. Seeds can be sown directly into the garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
Suggestions: To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
Squash Dixie Hybrid Seed
Squash Dixie Hybrid Seed
$2.19
Squash Dixie Hybrid is a yellow summer crookneck that is early, highly productive, and vigorous. Fruits are a shiny lemon yellow, uniform, and tastiest when 4 to 6 inches long. These are low in calories and a good source of vitamin A.
Flavor: Mild taste is best when harvested at 4-6 inches
Preparation Ideas: Perfect for freezing and canning
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 41 Days
Growth Type: Summer
Planting Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 3'/4'
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow a few seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When the plants are 3 inches tall, thin by cutting all but the 3 strongest seedlings per hill. To avoid weeding, mulch heavily around plants and in the rows.
Suggestions: Pick summer squash early and often. Not picking will stop the production of the plants. Ready to harvest just after blossom falls from fruit and fruit can be easily dented with a thumbnail.
Onion Valencia Seed
Onion Valencia Seed
$2.19
Onion Valencia is a great sweet Spanish onion to try. It produces a 4-6" globe, but also makes excellent bunching onions when young. This is a very adaptable onion as it grows well in short to long day regimes. It is mild-flavored and a moderately good keeper.
Flavor: Sweet and mild onion flavor with firm texture
Preparation Ideas: Works well raw in salads or cooked
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 0.5
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-12 Days
Days to Maturity: 110-120 Days
Growth Type: Day neutral
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 24"/6"
Instructions: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting outdoors. When transplanting, clip plants to 3 inches and plant 2 inches deep. Or, sow directly in the garden when the ground can be worked, placing 2-3 seeds per inch. Thin to 6 inches apart when plants are 6 inches tall. Harvest by pulling bulbs when the tops are brown and dry.
Suggestions: Fertile, moist soil enriched with compost is best for onion production. Onions ward off many insect pests around lettuce, cabbage, and carrots. Use thinnings as green onions.
Pepper Garden Leader Monster Bell Seed
$2.19
Introducing Monster Bell…the ultimate sweet bell pepper that adds extra flavor to any dish. Plant this champion in soil rich with organic matter, supply adequate water and full sun for non-stop pepper production all summer long. Use the huge 7.5-8 inch bells in a variety of ways. You can simply stuff, roast, fry, grill, or chop for your favorite recipes.
Flavor: Mildly sweet
Preparation Ideas: Use in salads and soups or stuff for a delicious meal
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 0.1
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-12 Days
Days to Maturity: 75 Days
Growth Type: Sweet
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 2.5'/18"
Instructions: Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Keep seed moist and in full sunlight. Transplant when 3 inches tall. Or, sow directly in the garden in a sunny location after the danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 18 inches. Thin to 1 plant every 18 inches when 3 inches tall. Use a balanced fertilizer when 6 inches tall to increase production.
Suggestions: Plant hot and sweet peppers in separate areas to avoid cross-pollination. Pick peppers regularly for increased yields.
Pepper California Wonder (Sow Easy) Seed
$2.49
Pepper California Wonder is one of the best large bell peppers. The crisp, thick flesh has a mild, pleasant flavor. Perfect for salads, stuffing, and as a soup ingredient, it's high in vitamins A and C.
Sow Easy seeds are pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved food coloring. This coating adds some bulk to small seeds and stands out in the soil, making direct sowing and accurate spacing easier than ever. However, the coating does add a few days to the germination time when compared to uncoated seed.
Flavor: Mildly sweet
Preparation Ideas: Use in salads and soups or stuff for a delicious meal
Plant Type: Vegetable
Pelleted Seed Count: 100 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-12 Days
Days to Maturity: 75 Days
Growth Type: Sweet
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 2.5'/18"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Keep seeds moist in full sunlight. Transplant when 3 inches tall. Or, sow directly in the garden in a sunny location after the danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 18 inches. Thin or transplant to 1 plant every 18 inches when 3 inches tall. Use a balanced fertilizer when 6 inches tall to increase production.
Suggestions: Plant hot and sweet peppers in separate areas to avoid cross-pollination. Pick peppers regularly for increased yields.
Cucumber Tendergreen (Burpless) Seed
$1.99
Slicer. Cucumber Tendergreen is a burpless variety that should be tried in every garden. Fruits are very smooth and sweet. The skin is not bitter, and the entire fruit can be eaten without peeling. These heavy yielders should be picked when 3 to 5 inches long.
Flavor: Sweet, non-bitter
Preparation Ideas: Use in soup or sliced as an appetizer
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1.5
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 8-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 55 Days
Growth Type: Vining
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 4'/6'
Disease Resistance: Downey mildew, powdery mildew
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.
Watermelon Black Diamond HEIRLOOM Seed
$2.49
Black Diamond watermelon grows on tough, vigorous vines and fruits average 30-50 pounds, with some reaching up to 125 pounds. The dark, blue-green thick rind protects the sweet, firm bright-red flesh. Widely used throughout the South.
Flavor: Crisp, juicy, and sweet
Preparation Ideas: Perfect for a refreshing summer slice
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 2.5
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 6-8 Days
Days to Maturity: 75-95 Days
Growth Type: Vine
Planting Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 6'/8'
Instructions: Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Take care not to disturb roots when transplanting. Or, sow a few seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin by cutting to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.
Suggestions: Choose a site with good drainage, good air circulation, and full sun. Ready to harvest when skin on underside turns yellow and when a thump with knuckles produces a hollow sound.
Beans Black Valentine HEIRLOOM Seed
$2.49
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.
Lettuce Great Lakes #118 (Crisphead) Seed
$1.99
Lettuce Great Lakes is an excellent heading lettuce. It produces a large, firm, crisp head with excellent flavor. It is a perfect choice for salads. Early starting is advised for this cool weather vegetable to avoid bolting to seed in hot weather.
Flavor: Mildly sweet with a crisp, watery crunch
Preparation Ideas: One of the most popular varieties for salads
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1.2
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 82 Days
Growth Type: Crisphead
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 18"/12"
Instructions: Sow directly in the garden as early as the soil can be made fine and loose. Plant seeds every 2 inches, covering firmly with soil. Thin to 1 plant every 12 inches when seedlings are 2 inches tall. Harvest the entire head at maturity.
Suggestions: Lettuce needs plenty of moisture. Also, fall crops may have to be started indoors since lettuce has a difficult time even germinating in hot weather. Transplant with care.
Beet Ruby Queen HEIRLOOM Seed
$2.19
Beet Ruby Queen is a bright scarlet color with sweet buttery texture. The texture combined with the earliness of harvest makes this a popular, award-winning variety.
Flavor: Can grow larger than most beets without woody taste
Preparation Ideas: Steam, pickle, or boil these beets for a delicious dish
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 4
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 10-12 Days
Days to Maturity: 55 Days
Growth Type: Root
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 18"/3"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Sow outdoors. Performs best in full sun and well drained soil. Scatter seeds in a row. After germination, thin to 1 1/2 inches apart. When 4 inches high, thin to 3 inches apart. Rosebud sized thinning are delicious cooked whole. Harvest mature beets when they are 3 inches in diameter.
Suggestions: To prepare beets, simmer whole beets in salted water for 30-45 minutes, dip in cold water and slip the skins off.
Okra Emerald Seed
Okra Emerald Seed
$1.99
Okra Emerald is a Cajun-cooking favorite. It is also popular in soups, stews, and when fried or boiled. The long, deep green, ribbed pods are very tender. Emerald Okra is a prolific plant that produces abundant crops with regular picking. Growing height 5-7'.
Flavor: Smooth, tender, and delicious
Preparation Ideas: Used in soups, stews, gumbos, and cajun dishes
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 5
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 12-14 Days
Days to Maturity: 58 Days
Planting Depth: .75"
Seed Spacing: 3'/18"
Instructions: Sow 2 seeds every 18 inches directly in the garden in full sun after all danger of frost and the ground is warm. Thin to one plant every 18 inches when the seedlings are 2 inches tall. Meets cotton pest quarantine.
Suggestions: Pick pods when they become 3 to 4 inches long. If they are allowed to become mature, plants will stop producing.
Tomato Jelly Bean Hybrid Seed
$2.79
Popular "grape-type" tomato to grow in your garden. Small, sweet, red tomatoes grow in clusters of 15 to 30 fruits like grapes. The red, oblong-shaped tomatoes are crack resistant, holding on the indeterminate vines for days. Perfect size for salads or eating whole. Fantastic flavor! Disease tolerant to V, FF, A, ST.
Flavor: Sweet
Preparation Ideas: Tasty in salads
Plant Type: Vegetable
Pelleted Seed Count: 15 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7 - 10 Days
Days to Maturity: 70 Days
Growth Type: Indeterminate
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 2'
Tolerance: Verticillium Wilt|Fusarium 1 & 2|Alternaria|Stemphylium
Instructions: Start seed indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4 - 6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
Suggestions: Outstanding for containers. To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
Tomato Beefmaster Hybrid Seed
$2.79
Extremely large-fruited beefsteak-type with hybrid vigor. High in vitamins A and C. A great slicing fruit. Indeterminate and disease resistant.
Flavor: Nice tomato flavor
Preparation Ideas: Ideal for slicing onto hamburgers
Plant Type: Vegetable
Pelleted Seed Count: 15 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7 - 10 Days
Days to Maturity: 80 Days
Growth Type: Indeterminate
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 2'
Disease Resistance: Fusarium Wilt|Verticillium Wilt|Nematodes
Instructions: Start seed indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4 - 6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
Suggestions: To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
Cucumber Poinsett 76 Seed
$1.79
Slicer. Cucumber Poinset 76 produces fruits that are dark green, white-spined, and straight, making them ideal slicer. The cucumbers average 8 1/2 inches long and 2 1/2 inches in diameter when mature. The flesh is crisp, white, and tender on these disease tolerant cukes.
Flavor: Crisp, non-bitter, and delicious
Preparation Ideas: Slice this variety to make the perfect cucumber sandwich on a hot summer day
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1.5
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 8-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 75 Days
Growth Type: Vining
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 4'/6'
Tolerance: Leaf spot, anthracnose, scab, downey/powdery mildew
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.
Cucumber Sumter Seed
Cucumber Sumter Seed
$1.79
Pickling. Cucumber Sumter is the most popular pickling cucumber for pickles of all sizes. It is very productive and cucumbers grow to be about 6 inches long when fully grown. The straight, symmetrical fruit has an attractive color and firm, tender flesh.
Flavor: Non-bitter, crunchy, and firm
Preparation Ideas: Pick a little shorter than 6 inches for best pickles
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1.5
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 8-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 50 Days
Growth Type: Vining
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 4'/6'
Disease Resistance: Downey mildew, powdery mildew, anthracnose, angular leaf spot, scab, cucumber mosaic virus, watermelon mosaic virus
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.
Carrot Long Imperator #58 (Sow Easy) Seed
$2.49
The Long Imperator variety is defined by large, straight, smooth roots that grow to be about 8 inches long when fully mature. The flesh is firm, and the flavor is excellent. It's perfect in fresh salads and is one of nature's best sources of vitamin A.
Sow Easy seeds are pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved food coloring. This coating adds some bulk to small seeds and stands out in the soil, making direct sowing and accurate spacing easier than ever. However, the coating does add a few days to the germination time when compared to uncoated seed.
Flavor: Tender and crisp with great carrot flavor
Preparation Ideas: Tender and crisp, they go great in salads
Plant Type: Vegetable
Pelleted Seed Count: 250 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 8-12 Days
Days to Maturity: 77 Days
Growth Type: Root
Planting Depth: .25-.5"
Seed Spacing: 15"/3"
Instructions: In full sun and well-drained soil, sow 4 seeds per inch in the row. Cover the seeds firmly with soil. When the plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart in the row. For fresh carrots all season, plant every 3 weeks until 75 days before the first fall frost.
Suggestions: Too much water can cause carrots to crack. They should be kept weeded (a clean mulch can reduce this job). Also, lightly place soil over exposed roots to prevent cracking.
Pumpkin EZ Gro Monster Seed
$2.19
EZ Gro Monster is an outstanding performer and a Goliath among pumpkin varieties! For optimal growth, plant in full sun when the soil is warm, keep moist, and fertilize well. The area needs to be free of obstacles for the best root development. Vigorous vines need plenty of space to spread out. To maximize fruit size, remove all but 1 or 2 of them from each vine as they begin to form. This variety can produce pumpkins weighing up to 100 lbs or more! Pumpkins are perfect for stirring interest in gardening with kids.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 125 Days
Growth Type: Vine
Planting Depth: 1-1.5"
Seed Spacing: 8'/8'
Instructions: Sow 6 seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 1 foot across. Choose an area with full sun after any chance of frost has passed. Thin to 3 plants per hill when 1 inch tall. When vines are 3 inches high, thin to the strongest plant in each hill. Use a heavy organic mulch to control weeds.
Suggestions: Ready to harvest in fall when the rind cannot be dented with your fingernail. Cut from the vine with a sharp knife, leaving a 3 inch handle.
Snow Pea Taichung Tc 11 Seed
$2.19
The flat pods of Snow Pea Taichung TC11 grow to about 3.5 inches on compact plants that branch out very well. The pods are extremely tender and very delicious. It's the perfect addition to any stir-fry recipe, or as a standalone treat.
Characteristics: The flat pods of Snow Pea Taichung TC11 grow to about 3.5 inches on compact plants that branch out very well. The pods are extremely tender and very delicious. It's the perfect addition to any stir-fry recipe, or as a standalone treat.
Flavor: Crisp and tasty
Preparation Ideas: A perfect addition to stir fry dishes
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 15
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 8-12 Days
Days to Maturity: 65-70 Days
Growth Type: Vine
Planting Depth: 1.5"
Seed Spacing: 2.5'/2'
Instructions: Sow in full sun in spring and late summer. Peas will tolerate some frost and are very sensitive to heat. Plant 1 seed every 2 inches. Do not thin. Plants perform best when supported by a trellis. Support 2 rows at the same time by placing a trellis between 2 rows and letting plants grow together. Harvest when pods are filled out to encourage production.
Suggestions: When harvesting peas, do not jerk pods from vines since rough handling can cause plants to stop producing. It is best to snip clusters of pods from vines with scissors or pruners.
Radish Sparkler Seed
Radish Sparkler Seed
$1.99
Radish Sparkler is a favorite with home gardeners everywhere. These easy to grow radishes have crisp, white flesh. High in vitamin C and an excellent flavor, this is a great choice for the garden.
Flavor: Mild and crisp flesh
Preparation Ideas: Use whole as a garnish or on a relish tray
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 3.5
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 4-7 Days
Days to Maturity: 25 Days
Growth Type: Spring
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 12"/1"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: In full sun, sow 2 seeds per inch in the row. Cover seeds firmly with soil. When plants have 3 or 4 leaves, thin to 1 inch apart. For a steady crop, sow every 10 days until warm weather and again in the fall until 30 days before frost.
Suggestions: Radishes exhibit best flavor when grown in cool weather and full sun. Use thinnings in salads. For mild radishes, mulch and keep watered to speed growth.
Onion Sweet Spanish Yellow Utah Jumbo Seed
$1.99
Onion Sweet Spanish Utah is a very large onion. Often weighing 2 pounds, this is an excellent variety for slicing. Its white flesh has a mild, sweet, delicious flavor.
Flavor: Crisp, sweet, and mild
Preparation Ideas: An excellent onion for eating raw
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1.7
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-12 Days
Days to Maturity: 115 Days
Growth Type: Long day
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 18"/3"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting outdoors. When transplanting, clip plants to 3 inches and plant 2 inches deep. Or, sow directly in the garden when the ground can be worked, placing 2-3 seeds per inch. Thin to 3 inches apart when the plants are 6 inches tall. Harvest by pulling bulbs when the tops are brown and dry.
Suggestions: Fertile, moist soil enriched with compost is best for onion production. Onions ward off many insect pests around lettuce, cabbage, and carrots. Use thinnings as green onions.
Spinach Round Leaf Seed
Spinach Round Leaf Seed
$2.19
An early spinach variety, Round Leaf has large leaves approximately 12 inches tall and 4 inches wide. This cool weather vegetable is a great choice for stir-fry, or use the leaves fresh to add taste and texture to salads.
Flavor: Mild flavor
Preparation Ideas: Popular in asian dishes or as a micro-green for salads
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 8-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 60 Days
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 12"/6"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Sow in rows directly outdoors as soon as ground can be worked. Place one seed every 2 inches and cover with soil. When plants are about 3 inches tall, thin to 6 inches apart. The thinnings go great in salads. Harvest before flower stalks form.
Suggestions: Harvest entire plants at the soil line when outer leaves are 12 inches long, or just cut away outer leaves as needed for a continuous crop until hot weather. Sow again in late summer for fall harvests.
Tomato Big Red HEIRLOOM Seed
$2.49
A long running favorite, Big Red is a variety you may have seen in your grandparents' garden. Fruits grow up to 1.5 pounds on indeterminate vines and are sweet with just enough bite for a home-grown taste.
Flavor: Sweet with a little bit of bite
Preparation Ideas: Old-time tomato flavor
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 0.2
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 85 Days
Growth Type: Indeterminate
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 2.5'/2'
Instructions: Start seed indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4-6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
Suggestions: To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or eating whole out of your hand.
Spinach Matador Seed
Spinach Matador Seed
$2.19
With its excellent taste and smooth, dark green leaves, Spinach Matador is an impressive addition to salads. The leaves of this cool weather vegetable are also perfect for souffles, stuffings, and as cooked greens. Mix with ricotta cheese to make cannelloni and ravioli.
Flavor: Sweet spinach flavor
Preparation Ideas: Perfect to add to a salad mix
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 4
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 8-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 45 Days
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 12"/6"
Instructions: Sow in rows directly outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked. Place one seed every 2 inches and cover with soil. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin to 6 inches apart. Use the tender thinnings in salads. Harvest before flower stalks form.
Suggestions: Harvest entire plants at the soil line when outer leaves are 6 inches long, or just cut away outer leaves as needed for a continuous crop until hot weather. Sow again in late summer for fall harvests.
Parsnip All American Seed
$1.99
Parsnip All American is selected for sweet flavor, fine texture, and earliness. All American's long, slender roots are white and smooth.
Flavor: Tastes like a blend of a very sweet carrot with a potato
Preparation Ideas: The unique taste makes it great in soups
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1.5
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 21-28 Days
Days to Maturity: 95 Days
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 18"/3"
Instructions: For the finest parsnips, seed directly outdoors in deeply tilled soil. To speed germination, soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Scatter seeds in rows, dropping 3-4 seeds every 3 inches. When seedlings have 3 leaves, thin to one plant every 3 inches.
Suggestions: Harvest after a hard frost. The roots will have a higher sugar content and a sweeter flavor.