Gorgeous maroon draping flowers on 3-4' plants with edible green leaves. Often grown as an ornamental to hang over the garden fence or for bouquets. Full sun. Summer blooming. Annual.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity:75
ORGANIC.
Dark green leaves with a distinctive peppery flavor add a fresh, spicy kick to any salad or sandwich and a touch of refinement lightly wilted atop a pizza or pasta dish. Go from seeds to salad in just four weeks, and enjoy a cut-and-come-again harvest.
Arugula is a cold-hardy cool-season green that can be direct-seeded as soon as the soil is workable in spring. It needs full sun or partial shade and takes about 30 days to mature.
When to plant: Spring, Fall
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Sunlight: Full Sun/Part Shade
Days to Maturity:30
This tropical plant is an important Ayurvedic herb. It can be grown like a summer annual in temperate climates, and as a tender perennial in zone 8 and higher. The leafy plants produce bright orange berry-like seed pods at the end of the season. The roots of the plant are traditionally used for medicinal purposes.
Ashwagandha seeds should be started indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost and transplanted outside after all danger of frost has passed. They require light to germinate, so plant very shallowly. The plants need well-drained soil with a somewhat alkaline pH of 7.5 to 8. 0.1 gram packet contains a minimum of 40 seeds.
SMALL FARM GROWN by Spiderweb Acre of Leicester, NC
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 120
ORGANIC.
The Kapoor variety is the best tulsi basil for temperate gardens. Also known as Holy Basil, this very aromatic annual has been known to self-seed. It has been used as an immune-enhancing, antifungal and antibacterial medicinal herb. It has been grown in India since ancient times. Makes a wonderful, soothing tea.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 80-100
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ORGANIC.
This Italian basil is one of the most aromatic of all Basils. Gorgeous, large green leaves on 18-24" plants. A must for any kitchen garden. Direct seed after danger of frost. Full sun. Annual.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 60-75
Dragon's Tongue Bush Beans
ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. A fanciful name for a fanciful bean! This beautiful variety originated in the Netherlands in the 18th century, and we can see why it has endured so long. The flat, yellow, stringless pods sport bright purple to magenta streaks, and taste just as good as they look. This dual-purpose variety can also be grown to full maturity and used as dry beans, similar to pintos.
Dragon Tongue bush beans can be directly seeded in the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Make sure to plant in full sun. Snap beans will be ready to harvest in about 57 days.
When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Height: 15-20 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 57 days
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Pole Beans - Bertie Best Greasy
ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Bertie Best was the aunt of legendary bean grower and seed saver Bill Best. Originating from Haywood County, NC, this bean is a short, round-podded greasy type pole bean and according to Bill, has existed in its present form for at least 130 years. It's a great cooking bean and excellent for drying into shuck beans which are also known as shucky beans, leather britches, and at times in the past, fodder beans. It comes in three colors: about 90% are white beans, about 6% are tan, and the remaining 4% are black. Keeping with family tradition, Bill has never tried to separate the beans, and also adds that some of the older people in his family thought that the black and brown beans were what they called "pollinator beans."
SMALL FARM GROWN by Laughing Springs Farm, Boone, NC
When to plant: After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Height: 85-95 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 85 days
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ORGANIC HEIRLOOM. A brilliant addition to late summer gardens. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees flock to these edible, lavender-colored flowers on 12-24" tall plants. Leaves and flowers are used for tea. Full sun. Summer blooming. Self-seeding annual.
These seeds benefit from cold stratification.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity:80-90
Early Wonder
HEIRLOOM. This quick-growing variety has been prized for its abundant greens and high-quality, 3-inch roots since 1911. Its short time to harvest makes it ideal for succession sowing in mild climates. Early Wonder’s glossy dark green leaves on red stems are some of the best-eating quality beet greens you can grow.
Early Wonder beets can be directly shown in the garden as soon as the soil is workable in spring, or in late summer for fall harvest. Plant in full sun for the largest roots, or part shade for delicious greens. Roots can be ready to pull in just 48 days.
When to plant: Spring or Fall
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Sunlight: full sun / part shade
Days to Maturity: 48 days
Piercing blue and purple flowers are edible in salads and make a delicious, soothing tea. Easy-to-grow by direct seed after danger of frost has passed. Full sun. Self-seeding annual.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 50-60
ORGANIC. A variety with a high resin content, which produces lovely yellow flowers with a few orange ones mixed in. Expect 24-30" plants with edible petals. Direct seed after last frost in full sun. Summer blooming annual.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 80-95
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Cosmic Purple
Slices of these carrots look like stars in the night sky, with deep orange flesh surrounded by reddish-purple skin. Danvers-type roots grow 6-7" long with a tender, crunchy texture. The earthy, rich and sweet flavor with just a hint of radish-like spice is nothing short of amazing. They're also great for salads and sides because of their vibrant color.
Cosmic Purple carrots can be direct seeded in the garden as soon as the soil is workable in spring, in successions throughout the cool spring season, and in the fall as well. They prefer full sun and loose, well-drained soil. Roots will be ready to harvest in about 80 days.
When to plant: Spring and Fall
Seeds per hole: pinch
Height: 4-8 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun/Part Shade
Days to Maturity: 80 days
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Little Finger
These mighty little carrots are both adorable and delicious! Very sweet, bright orange 3- to 4-inch cylindrical roots have smooth skin and a very small core. Great for fresh eating or juicing.
Little Finger carrots can be direct seeded in the garden as soon as the soil is workable in spring, in successions throughout the cool spring season, and in the fall. They prefer full sun and loose, well-drained soil. Roots will be ready to harvest in about 60 days.
When to plant: Fall, Spring
Seeds per hole: pinch
Sunlight: Full Sun/Part Shade
Days to Maturity: 60
Euphoric effects for felines. 30-50" tall herb resembling mint in appearance, with grayish-green leaves. Catnip seeds naturally have a low germination rate, which is improved with cold stratification. The plants do well once established and can spread through their roots. Prefers well-drained soils. Hardy perennial.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity:75-85
Highest oil content variety. Flowers are used to make calming tea with a sweet apple-like flavor and fragrance. 30" high plants. Sow seeds in spring on the soil surface and press in lightly. Full sun. Easy-to-grow. Self-seeding annual.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 60-90
That delicious, distinctive, and irreplaceable herb! Fresh leaves are best harvested before flowering. Leaves are cilantro, seeds are coriander. Suitable for growing in containers. Easy to grow by direct seed in spring or late summer. Moderately frost-tolerant. Full sun. Annual.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest: 45-60
ORGANIC.
Creasy greens, also known as Upland Cress, Early Winter Cress, or Belle Isle Cress, are prized in Southern Appalachia as one of the first edible plants to emerge in spring. These greens are loaded with vitamin C and other vitamins, and have historically played an important role in the diets of many people with little access to fresh vegetables in winter. “Creasies” have a spicy kick similar to watercress, but they are easier to grow since they will thrive just about anywhere you throw down the seeds, even in poor soil. Though the plant is native to Europe, it has easily naturalized in the Southeastern US, and will do the same in your garden if you allow it to go to seed. Plants grow 4-6" tall.
It’s best to direct sow Upland Creasy Greens in early fall, though they can also be sown as soon as the ground thaws in late winter or early spring. Broadcast the seeds and rake them in lightly. Greens will be ready to harvest in 20-50 days depending on the weather conditions.
When to plant: Spring and Fall
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Maturity: 20-50
Also known as the Spider Flower, cleome plants are topped with interesting clusters of 4-8 in. wide, spindly flower heads that are LOVED by hummingbirds! Plants are deer resistant and will tolerate heat and drought. For best pollinator impact, plant in large clusters. Bloom begins in early summer, continues until frost.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest: 50-60
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Pickling- Bushy
The perfect pickle plant for smaller spaces. The compact bush plant takes half the space of standard vine types while producing medium green 4-5" crispy fruit. Sow two plantings for continuous harvest. Grows well in containers.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 3-4
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest: 45
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Pickling Cucumber- Arkansas Little Leaf
Tasty 4" fruit is easy to find under the little leaves, making harvesting a snap! Compact plant grows well under a variety of conditions with high yields of pickling cukes.
SMALL FARM GROWN by Trouvaille Farm in Athens, OH
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest: 55
This mix of single blooms has a traditional "daisy" look in shades of purple, red, rose, salmon, white, and yellow. Plants grow to only 10-16 inches tall. Start indoors in early spring, or directly outside when frost danger has passed. For extended blooming, remove spent flower heads promptly. As they grow, Dahlias form a tuber (like Four O'Clocks from seed do) that you can dig up in fall and replant next spring if you live north of their hardiness zone of 7-11.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: pinch
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 90 days
Dwarf variety only grows 3' high. Very aromatic and produces lots of flavorful leaves and seeds. Great companion to most plants and foods. Easy-to-grow. Direct seed in spring or late summer. Moderately frost-tolerant. Annual.
When to plant: Spring/Summer
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest: 40-60
Striking 3" rose-purple flowers with an attractive center that adds interest to dried arrangements. Also used in teas to support a healthy immune system. Stratify seeds in a moist, sterile medium in your refrigerator before starting inside, or plant outdoors after frost. Plants grow 2-3' high. Summer blooming. Full to partial sun. Perennial.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Maturity in 2-3 years
HEIRLOOM. This Italian heirloom produces enticing lavender fruits with white blushing, adored by chefs and home gardeners alike for their creamy texture and no bitterness. Harvest when softball-sized with slight ribbing.
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost, and transplant out after the danger of frost has passed. These plants need warm soil temperatures for germination and full sun once they are in the garden.
When to plant: Spring
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest: 80
Edible Flower Mix
This mix of beautiful blooms tastes great too! Use them in salads or as garnishes, any way you pluck them, they'll make your plate look like a million bucks! We recommend planting in an area dedicated to this mix so you can keep track of the plantings. These seeds benefit from cold stratification. Full sun. Planting rates - packet covers 15 sq ft. Includes: Hyssop, English Daisy, Borage, Calendula, Cornflower, Cilantro, Wee Willie Dianthus, Nasturtium, Pansy, Johnny Jump-Up.
When to plant: Fall
Seeds per hole: pinch
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 40-90
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Southeast Native
A lovely, bright and colorful mix of vigorous-growing wildflowers native to the mountains and plains of the southeastern US. For easy planting, mix seed with a small amount of soil and spread evenly over site. These seeds benefit from cold stratification. Full sun. Planting rates - Per acre: 7-14 lbs. Per half acre or less: 5oz/1000 sq ft. Packet covers 40 sq ft. 1/4 lb bulk packet covers up to 800 square feet. Perennial.
Includes: Annual Phlox, Black-Eyed Susan, Butterfly Milkweed, Clasping Coneflower, Gayfeather, Gilia, Indian Blanket, Lanceleaf Coreopsis, Leavenworth's Tickseed, Lemon Mint, New England Aster, Partridge Pea, Plains Coreopsis, Purple Coneflower, Scarlet Sage, Starry Rosinweed.
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This mix provides bee forage for the entire growing season. It includes annual and perennial flowers that provide pollen and nectar to honey bees and native bees. For easy planting, mix seed with a small amount of soil and spread evenly over site. Direct seed before last frost as these seeds benefit from cold-moist stratification. Full sun. Planting rates - Per acre: 6-12 lbs. Per half acre or less: 5oz/1000 sq ft. Packet covers 48 sq ft.
Includes: Lavender Hyssop, China Aster, Siberian Wallflower, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Purple Coneflower, Fleabane Daisy, California Poppy, Globe Gilia, Tidy Tips, Blue Flax, Sweet Alyssum, Bergamot, Baby Blue Eyes, Corn Poppy, New England Aster. You may also plant seed in the late fall for natural stratification; the flowers will not germinate until the spring.
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Hummingbird, Butterfly, Songbird Flower Mix
These flowers grow over 3' and create a meadow effect with nectar-filled flowers. For easy planting, mix seed with a small amount of soil and spread evenly over site. These seeds benefit from cold stratification. Full sun.
Planting rates - Per acre: 11-22 lbs. Per half acre or less: 8 oz/1000 sq. ft. Packet covers 20 sq ft.
Includes: Butterfly Milkweed, Mrs Scott Elliot, Snap Dragon, Aster, Cosmos Sensation Mix, Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Larkspur Giant Imperial Mix, Foxglove, Bird's Eyes, Treemallow, Toadflax, Alyssum, Carpet of Snow, Maltese Cross, Four O'clock, Lemon Mint, Tobacco Plant, Red Corn Poppy, Gloxinia Penstemon, Scarlet Sage, Catchfly, Marigold Crackerjack, Nasturtium Dwarf Jewel Mix, Zinnia.
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HEIRLOOM. Small 2-5" bottle-shaped gourds with green striping. The dried gourds are great for ornamental and craft use. Children used to spin the dried gourds like tops
When to plant: After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity:100
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HEIRLOOM. Bottle gourds, also known as birdhouse gourds or calabash, are known for their rounded shape, which makes them perfect for making containers, large scoops, musical instruments, and, of course, whimsically-shaped birdhouses.
These seeds can be direct-sown or started indoors and transplanted. Wait to plant outside until all danger of frost has passed, and choose a location with full sun and well-drained soil. For best results, provide a sturdy trellis. Gourds will begin to mature about 120 days after seeding.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 120
ORGANIC. A true melon classic, in our opinion, there is nothing more heavenly than a home-grown honeydew. Resembling nothing like what can be bought in the grocery store, this Green Flesh beauty boasts high yields of delicious 6 lb. fruits. Will perform best in the South and Southeast, but can be pampered into production elsewhere.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun/Part Shade
Days to Harvest: 105-115
Excellent beneficial insect attractant. Blooms in early summer with lavender-blue flowers on bushy plants. Well known for its historical medicinal properties, lesser known for its once common culinary uses. Lightly cover seeds indoors and transplant at 18" after danger of frost. Moderately frost-tolerant.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 70-90
Red Russian
HEIRLOOM -From Russia, by way of Canada, with love. With reddish purple petioles and veins, these delicately lobed leaves change from grey to purple as the weather cools. Very tender raw or cooked as baby or mature greens. It seems a garden without kale is incomplete. With so many varieties, colors, textures and flavors there is surely one to suit any taste. Some of them are so colorful and beautiful that they can even be used as an ornamental.
Red Russian Kale seeds can be direct sown outdoors in early spring, four weeks before last frost, and in the fall, six weeks before the first frost. Red Russian Kale seeds can also be started indoors up to 10 weeks before the last frost and transplanted outside four to six weeks before the last frost. For direct seeding outdoors plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep and space seeds one to three inches apart. Once seeds germinate thin seedlings to eight to 12 inches apart for mature spacing
When to plant: year-round
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Sunlight: Full/Partial Sun
Days to Maturity: 50
The classic multi-purpose herb! Not only are the plants a lovely ornamental, you can use the dried flowers for arrangements, in aromatherapy applications, as a bug repellent, for culinary uses, and to make a potent essential oil. The plants grow to 12-20" tall and sport spikes of bluish-purple flowers. These seeds need to be cold stratified for best germination. Perennial in zones 5-9.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 90-200
Lemon-scented leaves are used in many herbal preparations and to make a delicious tea. Plants reach 24" tall and spread very easily. Easy to grow by direct seed or transplant. Full sun to part shade. Perennial.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full/Partial Sun
Days to Maturity: 65-75
Freckles
ORGANIC. Freckles is a green romaine lettuce that looks like it's been playfully splattered with red paint. A beautiful and delicious addition to your salad. Harvest as baby leaf or head.
When to plant: Spring, Fall
Seeds per hole: pinch
Height: 5-10 inches
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Days to Maturity: 50-70
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Organic Mix
ORGANIC. The perfect cut-and-come-again selection for an instant salad! A wonderful blend of four lettuce varieties including Merveille 4 Seasons, Rouge de Hiver, Red Salad Bowl, and Black Seeded Simpson. Harvest at baby leaf size. Cut above growth point to allow for regrowth.
When to plant: Spring, Fall
Seeds per hole: pinch
Height: 5-10 inches
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Days to Maturity: 50-70
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Spice up the salad bowl with this selection of nutritious greens that range from mild to spicy. The mix includes Giant Red Mustard, Ruby Streaked Mizuna, Arugula, Mizuna, Tatsoi, and Red Russian Kale.
When to plant: Spring/Fall
Sunlight: Full/Part
Days to Harvest: 10-50
A must-have for all Pollinator gardens! Clustered Mountain Mint (also known as Blunt Mountain Mint and Short Toothed Mountain Mint) feeds a diverse range of pollinators with beautiful, aromatic pink and white flowers throughout mid to late summer. Clustered Mountain Mint is a wonderful edible, fragrant perennial that naturally occurs in most of the Eastern half of the United States. Given the right conditions, it will spread vigorously by rhizomes. True mints (mentha family) should be planted in containers, as they can take over and choke out your garden, but Clustered Mountain Mint is safe to plant in-ground where it is native. If you want to control the spreading of this mint, you can prune the roots in the spring. It is happiest in meadows to woodland areas with good drainage and makes a wonderful addition to any butterfly, rain, edible, or native pollinator garden.
Warning: Clustered Mountain Mint contains pugelone, and if consumed, can be toxic to the liver. Do not consume Clustered Mountain Mint.
Sow Mountain Mint seeds outside in late fall to early winter to break seed dormancy. Seeds must be cold-stratified for best germination.
When to plant: Late Fall to Early Winter
Southern Giant Curled
HEIRLOOM -A Southern favorite and the most commonly grown mustard for greens. Large green leaves are tightly curled on the margins. Slow-to-bolt, cold-tolerant, and good for late sowings.
When to plant: All Seasons
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Sunlight: Full/Partial Sun
Days to Maturity: 60
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Cherokee Blue, ORGANIC
ORGANIC. Heirloom. Cherokee Blue Mustard gets its name because it is a lovely deep purple-blue color when it is young. When the mustard is about a month old, it starts to lose some of its blue color and becomes more deep emerald green in color. When young, it isn’t as spicy as other mustards can be, and really makes a tasty addition to salads and other dishes. Seed comes from the Southern Seed Legacy, a wonderful organization that promotes seed saving and sharing of Southern regional varieties. We encourage you to learn more about them at: https://southernseedlegacy.wordpress.com/
When to plant - 4 weeks before last frost
Days to Harvest: 28
Nasturtiums- Dwarf Jewel Mix
Scientific Name Tropaeolum nanum
Beautiful red, yellow and orange edible flowers and leaves with a peppery watercress flavor. Low-growing bushy plants ideal for borders and pots. Very easy-to-grow by direct seed - just scarify each seed before planting. Full to partial sun. Summer blooming. Annual.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Sunlight: Full / Partial Sun
Days to Maturity: 50-70 days
Love-In-A-Mist
A cottage garden favorite that will happily grow in any vacant spot. The pale blue flowers rest in a cloud of delicate ferny foliage. The dried seed pods make an architectural addition to any dried flower arrangement. Direct seed in full sun. Spring-summer blooming. Self-seeding annual.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 90-100
Clemson Spineless
Contrary to the name, the most popular okra variety is no coward! It is in fact a strong and steady producer of straight green spineless pods. Plants grow 4-5', pods best when harvested at 4" or less.
When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity:56
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Aunt Hettie's Red
HEIRLOOM. This very rare Tennessee heirloom produces plump, glossy pods with a bright burgundy finish. Plants grow to 4-5’ high and are very ornamental. Pods are tender and delicious, best harvested at under 4”.
SMALL FARM GROWN by Butterfly Cove Botanicals, Bryson City, NC
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest: 60
Walla-Walla Sweet Spanish
HEIRLOOM. A large golden-skinned, white-fleshed sweet onion amenable to fall planting and wintering over or spring planting. A late August planting will overwinter to yield high-quality, extra sweet onions in early/mid June. A spring planting will be ready for harvest in late summer/ early fall. Will not store.
When to plant: Spring/Fall
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest in - 120
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Red Creole
HEIRLOOM. A very large red onion perfect for the South. Hard and slightly flattened with nice pungency. Good keeper.
When to plant: Spring/Fall
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest: 135
No kitchen garden is complete without oregano! Aromatic, delicious leaves accompany many favorite dishes. Also known for a wide variety of medicinal uses, including antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Quick spreading plant. These seeds benefit from cold stratification.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest: 80-200
Scientific Name Petroselinum crispum
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Very flavorful parsley preferred by chefs. Slow-germinating seeds benefit from pre-soaking overnight. Direct seed or transplant in spring or late summer. Moderately frost-tolerant
Scientific Name Vigna unguiculata
HEIRLOOM. Chicken n' Dumpling southern pea seeds came to us from Dr. James Kibler of Ballylee Farms. The variety is also known as "Ham and Gravy," so named for its distinct red and cream-colored markings. These peas are absolutely delicious! The plants are vining type and will need trellising. This specific seed stock was preserved by John Wheeler of Pomaria, SC, and passed to Jim Kibler in 2016.
Direct sow these seeds in a location with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Dry peas will be ready for harvest in about 100 days.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 100
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Scientific Name Vigna unguiculata
The world's most popular Southern Pea! Pinkeye Purple Hull Southern Peas produce heavy yields of purple pods that contain creamy-colored peas with maroon eyes. The bush-like plant is self-supporting if planted thickly. Excellent for drying, canning, and fresh eating.
Direct sow Pinkeye Purple Hull Southern Peas after all danger of frost has passed. Southern peas are the most heat-tolerant pea and will thrive all summer long.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 65
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Sugar snap peas are springtime candy, and this very early variety won't make you wait! Sweet 3" pods grow abundantly. Bushy plants do better with some trellis or support, but are still shorter than full vining types.
When to plant: Spring and Summer
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 55
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HEIRLOOM. Imagine these peas wearing little superhero capes, dashing into the garden with early and steady production! Dwarf plants grow 15-20" with high yields of 3" tasty pods. Also called garden, shelling or English peas; these are left on the plant until the pod fills out completely. Then they are removed from the fibrous, inedible pod and lightly cooked.
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Scientific Name - Capsicum chinense
Bright orange crinkled peppers look so innocent... but beware! Tipping in around an eye-watering 200,000 Scoville heat units they are 40x hotter than the standard jalapeno pepper. 3-4' plants produce light-green peppers which ripen to a brilliant orange-red color. Very Hot.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest: 90
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Hot Pepper Seeds - Poblano
Scientific Name - Capsicum annuum
Fire-roasted, peeled and stuffed poblanos are the chile rellenos of Mexico and the Southwest. When dried, the name changes to Ancho and they are often ground up for powder. Fruit ripens from dark green to red on 24" plants. Medium hot.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 75
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HEIRLOOM - Fruits start out a gorgeous, royal purple, and as they mature, they run through the rainbow, transforming from purple to cream, yellow, orange, and red once they're finally ripe and at their hottest. We love this pepper as an ornamental and an edible hot pepper.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 70
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Hot Pepper Seeds - Early Jalapeño
The best variety for cooler climates with the signature fruity flavor of jalapeno. Enjoy pickled, fresh, and roasted. The well-known chipotle chilies are dry-smoked jalapenos picked when red and ripe. 3" cone-shaped fruit ripen from green to red on 24" plants. Medium hot.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 68
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Hot Pepper Seeds - Carrot Bomb, Organic
These bright orange, round, 1-2 inch fruits make a fun addition to salsas, and are great for pickling too! About the same heat as a jalapeno. Plants grow to about 2-2 ½ feet tall and produce large, early yields of peppers. Bred by Dan Brisebois of Ferme Cooperative Tourne-Sol.
SMALL FARM GROWN by Seven Tree Farm, Vassalboro, ME
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 74
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Hot Pepper Seeds - Cayenne Long Red Thin
HEIRLOOM. The (in)famous pepper! 4-6" long fruits arrive early and ripen from green to red. Thin walls make for easy drying. Why buy Cayenne from the grocery store that has lost most of its flavor when you can make your own for pennies? Hot.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 67-80
Sweet Pepper - Criolla de Cocina
HEIRLOOM. Originally from Nicaragua. It produces small, 4", deeply wrinkled, and unique-looking fruits. Very fragrant, Criolla de Cocina have a rich, pepper flavor that will give your dishes a delicious boost. SMALL FARM GROWN by Milkweed Meadows, Hendersonville, NC
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest - 90
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Sweet Pepper - Sweet Banana
HEIRLOOM. There are so many ways to enjoy this tasty, popular pepper - sweet pepper pickles, relish, stuffed, and sauteed. Great for short seasons, and will reliably yield until first frost! 6" tapered fruits grow on 16-24" plants. Sweetest when picked while yellow, but will continue to ripen to red.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 70
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These delicious green-when-ripe peppers have an unexpectedly complex flavor profile that is both smoky and citrusy. Their flavor becomes more enhanced and wonderful when cooked. Try them grilled! Taste and texture are best when harvested at 2-4" long.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest : 90
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Sweet Pepper Seeds - Purple Beauty
Purple Beauty bell pepper produces dramatic deep purple bell peppers that grow on compact, yet productive plants. Great to add some fun color to your salad or crudité platter! However, they do lose their purple color when cooked, so use them raw if you want that splash of color on your plate. This variety is crisper and has thicker walls than most other bell pepper varieties, and has a delicious, sweet flavor. Fruit ripens from green to purple to deep red.
Purple bell pepper seeds should be started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and transplanted outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Choose a location with full sun.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest - 70-75
As if dyed by a watercolor paint brush, these delicate, slightly ruffled flowers are edged with pink, red, and rose that bleed to white centers. These seeds benefit from cold stratification. Full sun. Annual.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity in 90-120
Jack-B-Little
Charming mini pumpkins 3-6" in diameter with deeply ribbed orange flesh. Vigorous vines produce 8-20 fruits each. Use for stuffed pumpkin dishes, seasonal decoration & bringing delight to your day.
When to plant: Summer (Optimum Soil Temp is 70 degrees)
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Sunlight: Full sun
Days to Maturity:95
French Breakfast
Forget the pancakes! Wake up with a plate of one of the finest radishes around! Mild flavor, fine grained and very fast growing. 3" red oblong roots with white tips. For the full continental experience, serve with butter and salt.
When to plant: Spring, Fall
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Days to Maturity:24
Double 3" flowers in rose, pink, purple, lavender, maroon, and white appear from summer to frost! Excellent for cut flowers with nice long stems growing 30" to 40", this cut and come again flower will produce more buds the more that it is cut. Fragrance smells like fresh honey. Very attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds too! Birds eat the ripe seeds in the fall. Full sun. Annual but can be perennial in zones 9-10.
When to plant: Spring and Fall
Sunlight: Full/Partial Sun
Days to Maturity: 120
Multicolored pompom flower heads look like living cartoons. Popularly used for an anti-viral, anti-fungal, immune enhancer which has a numbing effect in the mouth. Easy-to-grow by direct seed.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 90-120
Summer Squash - Scallop Yellow Bush
ORGANIC. Very productive cheery yellow patty pan squash that is best picked when small enough to fit in your hand. Less attractive to squash bugs than other summer squash.
When to plant: Spring- After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 52
Yellow flowering herb often used for landscaping grows up to 3' tall. Used to enhance mental well-being. Seeds benefit from cold stratification. Needs light to germinate so sow on soil surface and press lightly, but do not cover. Full sun. Drought-tolerant. Frost hardy perennial.
When to plant: Spring- After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 90-120
Teddy Bear
Just about the cutest sunflower you could possibly grow! Darling golden yellow petals resemble the soft cuddly texture of a fuzzy teddy bear.Teddy Bear Sunflowers are a lovely dwarf sunflower only reaching two to four feet tall and three to four inch wide blooms. Teddy Bear Sunflowers have multi-headed double blooms, meaning they have more petals than regular sunflowers and their unique bushy appearance makes for an excellent cut flower!
Direct sow Teddy Bear Sunflower seeds outside after all danger of frost has passed. Sunflowers seeds should be planted in full sun. Sow sunflower seeds once inch deep and at least four to six inches apart. Sunflower seeds can take five to 12 days to germinate, and seeds must stay moist during that time to insure germination. Annual.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity:65-75
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Autumn Beauty
Striking, late-blooming, multi-headed, two-tone flowers. Copper red centers fade to yellow petals with a lot of enjoyable variation. Good cutting flower and lovely ornamental. Plants grow 5-7' high. Direct seed after last frost. Late summer-fall blooming. Full sun. Annual.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity:70-80
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Add some Gothic drama to your garden! The Chocolate Cherry Sunflower has a deep range of color, from deep obsidian to rich chocolate, this resplendent show stopper is surrounded by petals of brownish-burgundy color. Chocolate Cherry Sunflowers are heavily branched and can reach six to eight feet in height. Beautiful as a focal point along the backs of your flower beds or along a south-facing fence, this moody spectacle will add a whole new rich color palette to your summer garden. If you are looking for cut flowers, Chocolate Cherry sunflowers make a clean and gorgeous long-lasting flower arrangement due to their low pollen amount.
Direct sow Chocolate Sunflower seeds outside after all danger of frost has passed. Sunflower seeds should be planted in full sun. Sow sunflower seeds one inch deep and at least four to six inches apart. Sunflower seeds can take five to 12 days to germinate, and seeds must stay moist during that time to ensure germination. Annual.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest: 80-90
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Sunflower - All Sorts Mix
A stunning mix of heights and colors, the mix contains: Autumn Beauty, Sunspot Dwarf, Evening Sun, Large Grey Stripe, Lemon Queen, Sungold Dwarf, Sungold Tall, Velvet Queen, Maximillian. Summer - Fall Blooming. Full Sun. Annual.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest: 60-100
ORGANIC Beautiful plant with multicolored leaves and ribs in shades of red, orange, pink, yellow, and creamy white. A popular, attractive and delicious variety of chard. Lightly frost tolerant.
When to plant: All Seasons
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Sunlight: Full/Partial Sun
Days to Maturity: 60
A garden staple, thyme has too many uses to list! Growing up to 8" tall, this variety produces wonderful aromatic leaves. Bushy habit, evergreen in color. Direct seed with light soil cover or transplant in spring or early fall. Stratification may improve germination rates.. Full sun. Winter hardy perennial.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest 1-2 Years
HEIRLOOM. Striking purple tomatillo tastes sweeter than its green sibling. Harvest when the tomatillo is bright purple and breaks through paper husk. Bushy plants produce abundant fruit slightly larger than a cherry.
When to plant: After the Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Harvest- 70
Homestead
An excellent red slicer at home in a tomato salad or resting atop a burger. Perfectly suited to the southern climate, it stands up well to hot humid growing conditions. Good disease resistance. Semi-determinate.
When to plant: Spring, after last frost
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 72-84 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 70-85
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Mountain Princess
ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Productive variety that produces quickly and early, especially suited to a short growing season. The 4-6 oz red fruits are round, smooth, and sweet. Determinate.
When to plant: Spring
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Sunlight: Full sun
Days to Maturity: 55-68
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Big Mama (Slicing)
Large, meaty, with few seeds, and the perfect balance of sweetness. Wins the newcomer of the year award! We can't find too much history on this tomato. There seems to be a hybrid tomato called Big Mama out there, but this seed was obtained from the annual Appalachian Seed Swap in Pikeville, KY. This tomato is delicious and versatile. Large enough to make a good slicing tomato, and meaty enough to make a great sauce.
Tomatoes should be started indoors eight to ten weeks before the last frost. Tomato plants should be transplanted outside once all danger of frost has passed in a location with full sun. Tomato plants can be planted in raised beds or in-ground beds, as long as they stay well watered and the plants do not get dried out. SMALL FARM GROWN by Hazel Witch Farm, Glen Allen, VA
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 80
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These super-high-sugar tomatoes might just find a place on the dessert tray! Long trailing plants produce an abundance of 1-inch diameter, vivid red fruits in large clusters. The sweetness and low acidity of these little gems make them the perfect tomato for snacking straight off the vine.
Cherry Sweetie tomatoes should be started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date and transplanted out after all danger of frost has passed. They need full sun and well-drained soil. Fruits will begin to mature about 70 days after transplant.
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Pink Brandywine (Slicing)
HEIRLOOM. The Brandywine tomato is a popular heirloom variety known for its distinctive, rich old-timey tomato flavor. Introduced in 1885, it has large, soft, juicy fruits with a unique, slightly sweet taste that sets it apart from other tomatoes. This pinkish-red treasure produces good yields of 1-2 lb beefsteak tomatoes. Pinkish-red when mature.
The Brandywine tomato is an indeterminate variety, meaning it produces fruit over an extended period of time, making it a great choice for home gardeners looking to enjoy fresh tomatoes throughout the season. This delicious and versatile tomato is perfect for slicing and enjoying fresh, or for cooking into sauces, soups, and other dishes.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 80
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Cherokee Purple (Slicing)
HEIRLOOM. Our most popular tomato, this beauty lives up to its praise. So tasty and adored, the Cherokee Purple is part of the Slow Foods Ark of Taste! Amazing flavor with flattened globes that have unique purplish-pink flesh. Huge productive plants yield large crops of 12 oz fruits. Indeterminate.
These Cherokee Purple tomatoes are known to have smooth, even shoulders and a great, mouth-watering flavor that's a favorite among those looking for a rich tomato flavor. This huge tomato has a lot of liquid and is meaty. Cherokee Purple is one of the most beautiful heritage tomatoes available.
Tomatoes should be started indoors eight to ten weeks before the last frost. Tomato plants should be transplanted outside once all danger of frost has passed in a location with full sun. Tomato plants can be planted in raised beds or in-ground beds, as long as they stay well watered and the plants do not get dried out.
Small Farmer Grown by Trouvaille Farm in Athens, OH
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 80
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Sugar Baby
The Sugar Baby Watermelon is beloved by home gardeners everywhere. The melons have incredibly sweet red-orange flesh and are packaged small at just six to ten pounds. Their compact vines produce plenty of fruit with thin rinds that start out striped and turn dark green when ripe. This watermelon is referred to as an icebox type due to its size, appropriate for any refrigerator.
It makes a great melon for any home gardeners and market growers will appreciate its keeping ability and productive vines as well! The Sugar Baby Watermelon will produce six to eight-foot-long vines - a good bit shorter than other watermelon varieties - which makes them delightful for smaller spaces. You can either direct sow watermelon seeds outside or give them a head start indoors four weeks before your average last frost date, a wise choice if you have a short growing season. Either way, as with most cold-sensitive summer crops, wait until two weeks after your area’s average last frost date to get them outside to be sure that warm weather is here to stay. Where we are, this typically means we’re planting watermelon seeds from the second half of May through the end of June. Full sun. Annual.
When to plant: Spring
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 15-24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 75-80 days
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Georgia Rattlesnake
HEIRLOOM. A seed spittin' watermelon if there ever was one. An old porch swing favorite from the 1830s, known for its productive vine and sweet rose-colored flesh. Fruits weigh 25-30 pounds with thick rinds and dark and light green stripes.
When to plant: After last frost
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 15-24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 90
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Watermelon Seeds - Moon and Stars (Red)
HEIRLOOM. The Moon and Stars Watermelon has luscious red flesh with a dreamscape rind of small yellow "stars" and large yellow "moons" on a dark green skin. Introduced in 1926 from Missouri, this gem features large fruits that grow up to 40 lbs with exceptional flavor that has earned it a spot on the Slow Foods Ark of Taste.
When to plant: After Last Frost
Sunlight: Full Sun/Part Shade
Days to Harvest: 85
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