Care Guide: Sow seeds directly outdoors ½ inch deep and 1–2 inches apart in well-drained soil. Thin seedlings to 3–4 inches apart for ideal root growth. Harvest when roots reach 2–3 inches in diameter, or pick greens young for salads. Although biennial in nature, they are almost exclusively grown and harvested as annuals. Planting Depth: 1/2 inch Germination: 5-10 days […]
Care Guide: An Italian heirloom brought to America in the 1880s. Heads mature at 5-8″ with many side shoots. 90 days to maturity Annual, Full Sun, Vegetable / Fruit Number of Seeds 5 Attributes Annual Full Sun Vegetable / Fruit
Care Guide: By far the most popular of the Brussels Sprouts, the Long Island Improved Brussels Sprout is an heirloom variety that’s been producing delicious miniature-like cabbage heads for over 100 years. Great on your dinner table as an accompaniment to any meat or salad dish. Plant Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts seeds in spring, summer, or fall – this […]
Care Guide: Grow a colorful and delicious vegetable garden. The Rainbow Carrot Blend contains several different varieties of carrot seeds. Plant 4-8” apart 65-75 days to maturity Annual, Full Sun, Partial Sun, Vegetable / Fruit Number of Seeds 20 Attributes Annual Full Sun Partial Sun Vegetable / Fruit
Care Guide: Start cauliflower seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting. If planting for a fall crop, transplant 12 weeks before the first frost. Space plants 12-18 inches apart. Keep heads wrapped in outer leaves to retain white color. Cauliflower requires consistent watering and fertilization to retain flavor and prevent early small-head development. Planting Depth: 1/2 inch Germination: 10-15 days Days […]
Care Guide: Although it is really a Melon, it acts like a Cucumber! Known as one of the best slicing Cucumbers, this Armenian heirloom is rarely available for purchase so you’d best grow your own. Sow seeds outdoors in 12″ diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6′ apart in all directions. Can also be […]
Care Guide: The Muncher cucumber plant variety produces a smooth nearly spineless, medium green cucumber that is crisp and delicious. This low acid favorite is now available in organic seeds. The Muncher is mosaic resistant and produces heavy yields. The taste of this cucumber is non-bitter and very tender. It can be pickled when young or eaten fresh once it […]
Care Guide: This blend delivers a colorful, textural, and nutritional diversity ideal for both baby greens and mature kale harvests. Perfect for gardeners seeking steady, nutritious harvests year-round, this kale mix thrives across seasons from frost-sweetened fall gardens to early spring beds. Keep soil moderately moist; kale prefers consistent watering. Although some kale is perennial, most kale is technically a […]
Care Guide: Buttercrunch is prized for its rich, mild taste and melt-in-your-mouth texture, making it one of the most popular lettuces for salads, wraps, and sandwiches. Space plants 6–10 inches apart. Buttercrunch thrives in full sun but benefits from light shade in hotter climates. Water consistently to encourage tender, sweet leaves and prevent bitterness. Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Germination: 7-10 […]
Care Guide: Iceberg is a timeless classic heirloom lettuce that has been a salad staple for more than 100 years. Crisp and delicious, Iceberg is the standard. Plant Iceberg Lettuce most anywhere, but expect it to thrive in cooler climates. 12” head 4-16” apart 30-60 days to maturity Annual, Full Sun, Partial Sun, Vegetable / Fruit Number of Seeds 10 […]
Care Guide: This heirloom bunching green onion’s clusters of long, slender 12–14″ white-fleshed stalks with “spring green” tips are marvels of crisp, mild flavor. Indispensable for salads, soups, pasta, and fish dishes. Excellent stir-fried with ginger and chile, or simply braised with butter. 12” Plant 4” apart 60-120 days to maturity Annual, Full Sun, Vegetable / Fruit Number of Seeds […]
Care Guide: This Cucurbita moschata variety produces deeply lobed pumpkins that ripen from soft green to a warm chestnut-brown hue, prized by chefs and gardeners alike. Can be started indoors 3-4 weeks early if growing season is short, but does best sown directly in ground once soil is warmed. Once established, thin to 4-6 feet apart, leaving the strongest 2-3 […]
Care Guide: The name says it all, but did you also know that the Jack O’Lantern, or Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin is also delicious in pies, muffins, and more? This is the standard for Halloween carving pumpkins, but its versatility as a culinary powerhouse should not go unnoticed. Attractive, delicious, and tons of fun. Plant 36” apart 10-20 lb. fruit 90-120 days […]
Care Guide: This classic heirloom variety cherished for its rich, sweet flesh and perfect pie-making texture. Known as the original pie pumpkin, Small Sugar produces compact, deep-orange fruits that deliver the flavor and quality home bakers love. Can be started indoors 3-4 weeks early if growing season is short, but does best sown directly in ground once soil is warmed. […]
Care Guide: Cherry Belle radishes mature in just 22–25 days, perfect for gardeners who love quick results. They thrive in the cool temperatures of spring and fall, germinating rapidly and producing tender roots about 1 inch in diameter. For continuous harvests, sow new rows every couple of weeks and enjoy a steady supply of fresh, crunchy radishes all season long. […]
Care Guide: A hardy, cool-season vegetable that is known for its rapid growth, Radish seeds are a wonderful choice to plant with children. In 20-55 days from planting from seed, these crunchy, peppery roots will be ready to eat. Because they germinate and grow so quickly, radishes are the perfect companion plant with other slow growing crops such as carrots […]
Care Guide: Deep green leaves produce abundant yields of delicious and nutritious spinach. This is the spinach preferred by most home and market vegetable growers. Full or partial sun 10-12” Plant 3-6” apart 30-60 days to maturity Annual, Full Sun, Partial Sun, Vegetable / Fruit Number of Seeds 10 Attributes Annual Full Sun Partial Sun Vegetable / Fruit
Care Guide: Plants bear cream-colored, cylindrical shaped fruits filled with spaghetti-like strands of delicately flavored flesh. Sow seeds outdoors in 12″ diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6′ apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 18-24″ apart. 60-90 days to maturity. Direct Seed: 1″ Deep Seeds […]
Care Guide: Heavy yields on a compact bush, Early Summer Crookneck Squash seeds provide an early variety squash with a mild, sweet flavor. Tender, yellow, swan-necked fruits protect the creamy flesh beneath. Harvest at 5″ – 6″ long. Annual Full Sun Plant 18-24″ apart 60-90 days to maturity Annual, Full Sun, Vegetable / Fruit Number of Seeds 3 Attributes Annual […]
Care Guide: The petite (1 pound), furrow, soft-shelled, high-quality fruits offer sweet orange flesh and are excellent for baking. 6’ apart 80-90 days to mature Annual, Full Sun, Vegetable / Fruit Number of Seeds 3 Attributes Annual Full Sun Vegetable / Fruit
Care Guide: Plant seeds outdoors after all danger of frost is past or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Make a group of 3 seeds placed in a ring about 2” across; cover with ½” of fine soil, well pressed down. Allow the fruits to remain on the vine until fully matured. Handle carefully and store in a moderately […]
Care Guide: Winter squashes are warm season annuals that grow best in fertile, well-drained soil. Start transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Direct seed or transplant one week after danger of frost has passed, one row in center of bed. Bake or boil and then for out the “spaghetti”. Great alternative to pasta. Annual, Vegetable / Fruit Number of […]
Care Guide: This easy-to-grow, heirloom, yellow summer squash produces abundant fruits with graceful necks that are famous for flavor. 3-4’ 50 days to harvest Annual, Full Sun, Vegetable / Fruit Number of Seeds 2 Attributes Annual Full Sun Vegetable / Fruit
Care Guide: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep. For plants, plant them deeper than in the pot. Plant them just below the first set of leaves. Plant in deep, rich, well-drained soil. The open-pollinated, indeterminate plants bear very heavy yields and can keep producing for months, often until frost. The vines can grow up to 8 ft. tall and staking is […]
Care Guide: Chadwick Cherry Tomato is an heirloom named avatar the late master gardener, Alan Chadwick. A very flavorful, one-inch red fruit that grows in clusters of six. Chadwick Cherry is a great choice for both the garden and containers. Annual, Full Sun, Vegetable / Fruit Number of Seeds 15 Attributes Annual Full Sun Vegetable / Fruit
Care Guide: This variety produces very prolific plants that bear olive-yellow 1 ½ -2 ½ “ fruits with deep-green zebra stripes and a sweet, zingy flavor. Indeterminate. Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. 24-36″ apart 75-80 days Annual, Full Sun, Vegetable […]
Care Guide: Produces tasty fruit all season. Plants are fairly compact and great for home gardens and hanging planters. Great snack while gardening, you may not be able to get any into your kitchen. Indeterminate ½ oz. fruit Plant 18-36” apart 60-90 days to maturity Annual, Full Sun, Vegetable / Fruit Number of Seeds 3 Attributes Annual Full Sun Vegetable […]
Care Guide: Great for homemade sauces, this classic variety produces a huge abundance of 3 in. meaty tomatoes on a small busy plant. Sow seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before planting outdoors. Ensure weather has warmed before planting out. Harvest when tomatoes have reached a lemon-yellow color. Germination: 5-10 days Days to Harvest: 105-115 Annual, Full Sun, Vegetable / Fruit […]
Care Guide: Mild, sweet and delicious, Heirloom Yellow Pear Tomatoes are perfect for salads or as a colorful garnish. A kid favorite due to their unique shape and color and low-acidity, Yellow Pear Tomatoes really taste best sun warmed, right off the vine. Indeterminate Fruit 4 oz. Plant 18-36” apart 60-90 days to maturity Annual, Full Sun, Vegetable / Fruit […]
Care Guide: The Purple Top White Globe Turnip is a delicious, mildly sweet variety that has been a gardener’s favorite for decades. Use the Purple Top White Globe Turnip in soups, stews, salads – or even eaten raw. 2-3” diameter Plant 4-6” apart 30-60 days to maturity Annual, Full Sun, Vegetable / Fruit Number of Seeds 20 Attributes Annual Full […]
Care Guide: Dixie Queen is another classic watermelon variety that features sweet and juicy flesh, and an attractive striated rind. Dixie Queen also tends to produce heavy yields of watermelons weighing in the 20 – 30 pound range. A round to oblong variety, Dixie Queen is an excellent choice for an early season watermelon. Plant 36-48” 60-90 days to maturity […]
Care Guide: A great tasting and aromatic beauty at just 6-10 pounds, Yellow Petite Watermelon is the perfect size for small gardens. Referred to as an “Icebox” watermelon, it fits nicely into your fridge for summertime snacking. Best suited for shorter growing seasons. Plant 36-48” apart 60-90 days to maturity Annual, Full Sun, Vegetable / Fruit Number of Seeds 3 […]
Care Guide: A very popular variety of summer squash introduced in the 1920s, it’s very dark-green to almost black skin covers tasty and delicate white flesh. Black Beauty Zucchini can be enjoyed either frozen or fresh from the garden, in stir-fries, baked, boiled or raw. 8” fruit Plant 18-24” apart 60 days to maturity Annual, Full Sun, Vegetable / Fruit […]
Care Guide: A vegetable garden stalwart for decades, the Dark Green Zucchini is a must. This variety is a very reliable producer of easy-to-grow and delicious zucchini. Harvest at around 6 to 8 inches long. 6-8oz Plant 18-24” apart 60-90 Days to maturity Annual, Full Sun, Vegetable / Fruit Number of Seeds 3 Attributes Annual Full Sun Vegetable / Fruit
