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Organic Onion Seeds, Evergreen Bunching
$2.79
These Organic Evergreen Bunching Onion seeds will produce long, thin green stalks that are often used in cooking to replace chives.
Evergreen Onions are grown for their bunching growth type. The crispness and mild flavor of this onion variety make it delicious as an appetizer, relish, or for use in salads.
Plan on growing bunching onions in containers?
It is recommended that you sow 2-3 bunching onion seeds per inch and then thin seedlings 3" apart when they grow to be 3" in height. Rows of sown bunching onion seeds should be kept around 12" apart. As long as you follow these directions when planting in containers, your onion plants should grow just fine. Also be sure to sow seeds in a well draining soil!
Flavor: Zesty and mild!
Preparation Ideas: This variety is a great choice for use in salads and sandwiches.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 2.2
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-12 Days
Days to Maturity: 60 Days
Growth Type: Bunching
Planting Depth: .25"-.5"
Seed Spacing: Sow 2-3 Organic Evergreen Bunching Onion seeds seeds every 1".. Thin seedlings to 3" apart when plants are 3" in height.
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Sow directly in the garden in full sun and well-drained soil, placing 2-3 seeds per inch. Thin to 3 inches apart when plants are 3 inches tall. When onions are pencil thick, begin pulling for table use.
Suggestions: Use thinnings and green stems in your favorite recipes to replace chives.
Broccoli Seeds, De Cicco

Broccoli Seeds, De Cicco
$1.99
De Cicco Broccoli seeds produce a uniform, very productive broccoli variety that is high in vitamins!
The large heads of this cool weather vegetable also furnish a high percentage of side shoots. Oh and with only 42 calories per portion, it makes an excellent low calorie choice!
Flavor: Sweet, fresh broccoli taste!
Preparation Ideas: Add some lemon juice to your broccoli for a nice and easy side dish.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1.2
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-14 Days
Days to Maturity: 90 Days
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: Sow De Cicco Broccoli seeds roughly every 3'.
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost. Or, sow 2-3 seeds together outdoors every 2'. Thin to one plant every 2' when 1" tall. Keep watered and fertilized. Cut before buds open for best harvest.
Suggestions: Broccoli is a good producer when planted again in summer for fall harvest.

Organic Squash Seeds, Early Prolific Straightneck
$2.79
This Organic Early Prolific Straightneck Squash is an All-America Selections winning summer squash variety.
This exceptionally productive summer squash bears fruits that can be eaten when 4"-12" long and are high in vitamin A. The flesh of this squash is also tender and very delicious.
Flavor: Mild with a slight nutty flavor and a buttery hint when cooked.
Preparation Ideas: Slice this variety thinly and layer into a lasagna.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 4.25
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 50 Days
Growth Type: Summer
Planting Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: Sow your Organic Early Prolific Straightneck Squash seeds roughly 4' apart in rows.
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow a few Organic Early Prolific Straightneck Squash seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9"-12" tall and 2' across. When the plants are 3" 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.