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Holstein Bush Bean Phaseolus vulgaris 25 seeds/pack I 90 days dry I Heirloom Expect an abundant yield from this unique variety of dry bean. Each pod yields 4-6 fat white- and maroon-speckled beans. To harvest, collect dry pods from bushes and thresh. When cooked they will double in size and are exceptionally tender. Eat young pods fresh as snap beans. BCMV resistance
Missouri Bill's Pole Bean - Phaseolus vulgaris - 30 seeds/pack \| 65 days \| Heirloom - Hearty soup bean with a crisp pod also suitable for fresh eating. Medium vining pole prefers trellis but will also climb plants nearby such as corn and sunflowers. Expect a heavy yield; time and time again we are stunned by their productivity. We think this bean is a 'must-plant' for those attempting to grow their own protein. This local Heirloom has been cultivated and saved in Northern CA on the Epperson Family Farm. While the original name has been lost, they now call it Missouri Bill’s Bean because Bill from Missouri gave it to them nearly 40 years ago! Compare to pinto.
Nodak Pinto Bean - Phaseolus vulgaris - 25 seeds/pack \| 90 days - This pinto bean was developed in North Dakota for short seasons and is known to be a productive bearer of exceptionally tasty dry beans that mature 1-2 weeks earlier than other pintos. The green pods can be eaten young or left to mature and harvest when the pods are dry. The bushy plants will produce runners but generally do not need a trellis. -
Speckled Bayo Bean Phaseolus vulgaris 25 seeds/pack I 65 days fresh, 100 days dry I Heirloom This heirloom bush bean was historically grown in our hometown of Manton, CA and is well known for it’s delicious eating qualities. The dry beans are speckled maroon and white and cook up with amazing flavor and texture. The young immature pods can also be eaten as fresh snap beans.
UC Tiger's Eye Bean Phaseolus vulgaris 25 seeds/pack I 90 days dry I Heirloom With South American origins, this strain of the heirloom Tiger’s Eye bean has had resistance to the bean common mosaic virus, BCMV, bred into it by a team at UC Davis. Redubbed UC Tiger’s Eye, this bean yields up to 28% more than the original and is every bit as good in soups, stews and chilis. The fresh green pods can be enjoyed as a snap bean when young.

Chinese Red Noodle Bean - Vignum unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis - 25 seeds/pack \| 70-90 days \| Heirloom - Add color to your diet with these red yard-long beans. Vigorous climbers and fast to germinate. Fantastic bean for steaming, stir-fry and fresh eating. Well known variety in southern China. The seeds are red. One of the many things we love about these beans is that they actually grow sweeter the longer they stay on the vines.
Dragon Tongue Bush Bean - Phaseolus vulgaris 25 seeds 60 days to maturity - Known as a wax bean, these plump, juicy, yellow beans with purple flecks are an old time dual-purpose heirloom with superb flavor. Eat the beans when they are yellow with purple stripes. We love them raw or cooked. Harvest the dry bean pods and use the dry beans in soups and stews. - 4 inch spacing, ½ inch planting depth, sow outside- after last frost, start indoors- 2 weeks before last frost -
Golden Rocky Snap Bean - Phaseolus vulgaris - 25 seeds/pack \| 50 days \| Heirloom - This French heirloom snap bean is also known as Beurre de Rocquencourt. The slender yellow pods are uniform, tender and retain their yellow pigment when cooked. These are ideal for growers in cool climates or early spring plantings as they tolerate cool and damp conditions. The beans appear to be green when small and then turn yellow as they mature. Bush bean.
Provider Bush Bean - Phaseolus vulgaris - 25 seeds/pack \| 50 days \| Heirloom - The best green snap bean we have trialed to date. Prolific producer despite the summer heat. Will also perform well in cool coastal and mountain climates. Very early compact bushes yield stringless green beans. 5 ½ inches long; perfect for canning and freezing. Purple-seeded. USDA variety 1965.
Rattlesnake Snap Pole Bean - Phaseolus vulgaris - 25 seeds/pack \| 60-90 days \| Heirloom - These beans grow up to 8 inches and are green with purple streaks. We find them to be delicious raw or lightly steamed; they are always a best-seller at farmer’s markets. The vines will grow to 10 feet with a sturdy trellis. The name comes from the mottled markings on the tan and brown seeds

Danver's Carrot - 200 seeds \| 68 days \| Heirloom - This heat-tolerant orange carrot with broad shoulders has been a favorite of gardeners and farmers for over a century. Developed in 1871 in Danvers, Massachusetts, it is tolerant of many soil types including high-clay soils. Its strong tops prevent breaking during harvesting.
Dragon Carrot - Daucus carota - 200 seeds/pack \| 85 days - Purple-skinned carrot with an orange core. With a sweet, spicy flavor and its unique coloring it is sure to be a favorite with kids and at the market. Dragons grow 7-8 inches and taper to a point at the end. Bred by John Navazio.
Minicor Carrot - Daucus carota - 200 seeds \| 55 days - Minicor is true to its name. This Nantes type baby carrot develops a vibrant, deep orange color. It’s considered a fingerling variety, growing uniformly smooth, straight roots, 6-7”, in loose soil. A satisfyingly crunchy Dutch carrot that maintains fine texture and taste when cooked.
Nantes Coreless Carrot - 200 seeds \| 75-85 days - Here is a sweet, high yielding, reliable and long-storing carrot which we stand by. With blunt, well-filled tips and smooth skins, it will be a market pleaser. A large-sized Nantes type that forms sturdy 6-8″ long, cylindrical, fine-grained roots that are bright orange throughout. Nantes Coreless sweetens up earlier than other varieties of this type. It possesses strong, vigorous tops, smooth skin, good tip fill and a complex, carroty flavor.
Scarlet Nantes Carrot - Daucus carota - 200 seeds \| 68 days \| Heirloom - Classic orange carrot with superb taste, crisp texture and blunt tip. Great garden snack for kids. Grows 8 inches even in clay soil. We found this carrot wintered well at our farm at 2500 ft. Sow in succession for continuous harvest, and keep seedbed moist.

Blue Corn - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack \| 90-100 days \| Heirloom - Our strain of Blue Corn was gifted to a friend in Northern CA 20 years ago by a Hopi elder and has been the staple crop of southwestern and central American native peoples for many centuries. With deep blue kernels borne on 8-inch ears, this corn thrives in hot temps and long growing seasons. Fertile soil can produce up to 6 ears per plant. Allow ears to dry on the plant and grind for a beautiful fine corn flour.
Dakota Black Popcorn - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack \| 85 days \| Heirloom - Dakota Black popcorn stands out from the crowd with shiny black/red kernels that pop into creamy white popcorn. The popped flavor is outstanding! The 5-6 ft tall plants yield an average of 1 ear per plant. Bred by Prairie Road Organic Seeds
Dynamite Popcorn - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack \| 100-120 days This yellow kernel heirloom popcorn heralds from South America and is a workhorse in the garden. Each plant can yield 2-5 ears and exhibits excellent popping qualities with a buttery flavor - - -
Festivity Sweet Corn - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack \| 85 days - Festivity is a multi-colored sweet corn developed in OR by the late breeder Jonathan Spero and pledged as an Open Source Seed variety. The vigorous plants tolerate cool soils and will often produce up to 3-4 ears per plant. Color intensifies as the cobs mature with red, yellow, blue, pink and white kernels. Harvest ears to eat when the kernels produce a milky fluid or let mature further for roasting quality. - Festivity is an open source variety and pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative. - -
Glass Gem Corn - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack \| 110-120 days - After years spent researching and developing lost native corn varieties, Carl Barnes honed this breathtaking rainbow beauty as a tribute to his ancestors. Truly a remarkable flint variety, with translucent kernels in shiny bold colors from robin’s egg blue to pinks, reds and greens, it can be dried on the stalk for and used for flour or popping. Plants reach 9’ tall. - - -
Magic Manna Corn Zea mays 50 seeds/pack I 85 days I OSSI pledged Beautiful dry corn with abundant flavor and uses. Three main colors emerge and each has its own special uses...white for pancakes, tan for gravy, red for parching. Bred by Carol Deppe for early maturity. Plants reach about 5 ft tall and are the dry ears shell easily by hand.
Martian Jewels Sweet Corn - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack \| 80-90 days - This stunning variety is another original piece of breeding work from Alan Kapuler, founder of Peace Seeds in OR. With white kernels and purple cobs, the dried seeds truly resemble small jewels. The entire plant is purple and gorgeous. Plants grow 7-8 ft tall with an average of two sweet ears per plant. - - - -
Painted Mountain Flour Corn - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack \| 85 days \| Heirloom - This is the most beautiful corn we have ever grown or seen. It produces the full color spectrum in bright, vivid hues. Bred by Montana grower Dave Christiansen, it has been selected from more than 70 Indian corns for hardiness in short, cool mountain climates. Our crop grew to only 5-6 feet and produced 1-2 ears per plant. Great to grind for corn meal, flour, tortillas, etc.
Top Hat Sweet Corn - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack \| 80 days - Top Hat is an excellent modern sweet corn variety with plump golden kernels and a super sweet corn flavor. It is the breeding work of the late Jonathan Spero in southern OR. It has been selected to tolerate cool soils, mature early and have tight husks that are effective in excluding insects. Expect 8 -10 ft plants with an average of 2 ears per plant. Ears are about 8 inches long. Top Hat is an open source variety and pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative. - - -
Tuxana Sweet Corn - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack \| 80 days - Tuxana is a sweet, rich and creamy white sweet corn with large ears and kernels. Bred by Jonathan Spero, it is pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative. 7' tall plants usually bear 2 good ears about 8" long with 12-16 rows of kernels. - - -
Yukon Chief Sweet Corn - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack \| 55 days - This short season variety is suitable for cooler climates such as the coast or mountains. The plants are dwarfed at 3-5 feet with several small yellow ears per plant. Ears are 4-7 inches in length and some plants produce as many as 6 on multiple tillers. Developed in 1958 by the University of Alaska.
Zanadoo Sweet Corn - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack \| 82 days - Zanadoo corn produces 2 ears per tall plant with a mixture of white and yellow kernels boasting robust flavor and sweetness. Long husks protect he ears from insect damage. The cobs have mostly 14 rows of big deep kernels on 8 " long , wide diameter cobs. Selected to produce without high fertility levels. Bred by Jonathan Spero ad pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative. - - -

Armenian Cucumber - Cucumis melo - 30 seeds/pack \| 60-70 days \| Heirloom - This popular burpless variety thrives in heat. The fruits are long, 18-36 inches and large, 3-4 inches in diameter. Sliced with a dash of vinegar and salt, this turns into one of our favorite summertime snacks. The flavor is cooling and sweet. Be careful when seed saving since Armenian cucumbers are botanically the same species as cantaloupe and will cross pollinate.
Lemon cucumber - Cucumis sativus - 30 seeds/pack \| 65-70 days \| Heirloom - This favorite is round with yellow skin, hence its namesake. With non-bitter skin, the flesh is crunchy and slightly sweet. Good enough to eat like an apple directly from the garden or slice for salads. The vines can be trellised or allowed to sprawl. Look for new fruits frequently as they often hide under leaves and it's not uncommon to find old fat ones that have escaped notice.
Marketmore Cucumber - Cucumis sativus - 25 seeds/pack \| 65 days - Reliable producer of dark green slicing/salad cucumbers with non-bitter skins. Developed by Cornell University in 1968, this variety has since set the standard for sliced cucumbers. Resistant to scab and tolerant to Powdery Mildew, Cucumber Mosaic Virus and Downy Mildew.
Mid-East Peace Cucumber - Cucumis sativus - 30 seeds/pack \| 50-60 days - Very early-maturing variety produces 5-7-inch cucumbers that are excellent for slicing, pickling, etc. These are known for their uniform shape, dark green thin skins and great eating qualities. We have grown this variety for several years in our gardens and are consistently pleased with the bountiful yields.
Persian Cucumber - Cucumis sativus - 25 seeds/pack \| 55-65 days - This cucumber is a versatile one that can shine in salads, as a slicer, and even in the pickle jar. A narrow cucumber, it is mature at 4-6” long; Its dark green skin is smooth and thin, and pleasantly crisp flesh surrounding a juicy, core. It has a mild, almost sweet taste, and contains little to no cucurbitacin, as is characteristic of “burpless” varieties of cucumbers.

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Cool Season Garden Seed Collection - In many climates the best time of year to garden is actually in the fall and winter months when rain returns and insect pests are dormant! This collection of 10 cool season varieties will give you plenty to eat from September to March. It is also perfect for those who live in regions with cooler summers, such as the coast or northern climates, where these can be grown during that time. - Cool Season Kit includes: Golden Chard, Sugar Snap Pea, Mayan Jaguar Lettuce, Nozaki cabbage, Solstice broccoli, Scarlet Ohno turnip, Black Magic Kale, Danver's carrot, Lutz beet and Great Greens Mix.
Garden Consulation - Would you like to talk through your garden challenges and plans? With 20 years of garden experience, Kalan Redwood is offering garden consultations by phone or video chat this February. Book now and we will be in touch to schedule your call! - garden planning, problem solve issues, integrate seed saving, organic pest control, planting from seed, garden rotation, bed prep, soil amendment, irrigation and more
Summer Garden Seed Collection - Our Summer Garden seed kit includes 10 varieties of warm season veggies perfect for any back yard garden. This collection represents our farm favorite varieties that have done well for us year after year! We hope you enjoy them as much as we do. - This collection includes: 3 Sunflower Mix, Mountain Honey Melon, Top Hat sweet corn, Korean Hot pepper, Cosmonaut Volkav tomato, Dragon Tongue Bush bean, Waltham Butternut, Christmas watermelon, Persian cucumber and Golden Zucchini.

3 Root Grex Beet - Beta vulgaris - 50 seeds/pack \| 55-60 days - This open pollinated beet variety yields a mix of golden, pink and orange roots with delicious greens. Breeding work by Alan Kapuler of Oregon.
Lutz Green Leaf Beet - Beta vulgaris - 50 seeds/pack \| 55-60 days - This heirloom red beet produces the best of both worlds with sweet large red roots and succulent large green leaf and stem tops. The roots can grow to a very large size but stay sweet and are a great choice for winter storage right in the garden!
Shiraz Tall Top Beet - Beta vulgaris - 50 seeds/pack I 60 days - This is a fantastic deep red beet used for both greens and roots. The lush greens grow quickly and can be used before the beet is completely mature. The disease resistant roots are very uniform and round. Great variety for canning.

Buckwheat - Fagopyrum esculentum - 100 seeds/pack \| 70-84 days \| Heirloom - Excellent summer cover crop. Loosens heavy soils and adds organic matter. The roots of buckwheat are very fibrous. It is also an excellent forage crop for pollinators that love the small white flowers. We use it extensively in our seed gardens to lessen chances of cross pollination. And of course, the dried seeds can be ground for human consumption. Buckwheat pancakes anyone?
Evening Primrose - Oenothera biennis - 100 seeds/pack - The seeds of this plant are very high in essential fatty acids. Gather the many seeds and grind as you would flax seed. Blooming at dusk each evening these plants are pollinated by giant sphinx moths. We will often pull up lawn chairs in the evening to watch as these flowers unfold. Butter yellow, the blossoms reveal themselves in about 30 minutes and stay open all night only to wilt in the heat of the day. Perennial.
Showy Milkweed Asclepias speciosa 25 seeds/packet Showy Milkweed is native to the western half of the USA and is best known as a host plant to the endangered Monarch Butterfly. Adults lay eggs on milkweed leaves and the caterpillars feed on the leaves. Seeds start easily in potting soil. Transplant to permanent location. - -

Carolina Crowder Cowpea Vigna unguiculata 25 seeds/pack I 80 days With beautiful red pods when dry these semi bush plants will seem to want a trellis but can be left to sprawl. Numerous pods develope in clusters of two and are held well above the foilage on erect stems. The deep tan seeds are cooked like dry beans and are tolerant of hot conditions.
Fast Lady Northern/Southern Cowpea Vigna unguiculata 25 seeds/pack I 65 days These Fast Lady Cowpeas are a vigorous dual purpose legume with tasty green pods and small white seeds that can be cooked up like dry beans. The seeds do not need soaking before cooking and the yield is both prolific and early. The upright plants are bushy with beautiful yellow blossoms. Heat tolerant yet adapted to short season climates. Bred by Carol Deppe and pledged to the OSSI.

Dill - Anethum graveolens - 100 seeds/pack \| 45 days - Dill is the classic flavoring used in many dishes and of course, pickles! Dill does best in cool weather so get it going in early spring and plant outside before last frost. Or in mild winter climates, plant in fall for harvest through the winter. When heat comes on dill will go to seed quickly. Use the seeds as a culinary spice and for your pickling needs. Dill produces bountiful feathery leaves with great flavor and thousands of seeds. Our dill easily topped out at seven feet tall. Biennial or annual.
Italian Flat Leaf Parsley - Petroselinium crispum - 150 seeds/pack \| 70 days - This fantastic culinary herb is high in vitamin E. Parsley is a biennial and will only 'go to seed' after it has been through a winter period. Cut and come again all year long! Biennial.
Opal Purple Basil - Ocimum basilicum - 100 seeds/pack \| 60 days - We originally grew this basil as a seed contract for a larger seed company and fell in love with it. Dark purple leaves are large and slightly ruffled. The taste is comparable to sweet basil with a bit of a sharper bite. We find that it makes a great pesto on its own or combined with sweet basil. If you let it go to seed you'll be blessed by a multitude of labiate lavender flowers borne on upright stalks. Annual.
Tulsi Holy Basil - Ocimum sanctum - 100 seeds/pack \| 60 days \| Heirloom - Imbibe the dried leaves of Holy Tulsi basil as a restorative lemony tea or use the sprigs in ceremony as they have been utilized for thousands of years on the Indian sub-continent. This Rama Tulsi basil is quick to set seed, so continue cutting the leaves to extend harvest.

Coreopsis - Coreopsis tinctoria - 100 seeds/pack - Fast growing herb native to the north American plains. The showy yellow flowers with maroon centers are low growing, deer resistant, used medicinally and produce a deep golden plant dye. Direct sow or start in trays and transplant.
Japanese Indigo Persicaria tinctoria 100 seeds/pack I 80 days Japanese Indigo is a popular dye plant used to produce brilliant blue color on cloth. This variety will grow well in most soils and yields white and pink blossoms late in the season. The leaves are picked for dyeing and there are several methods to choose from. The seeds start easily in potting soil and should be started indoors around the same time as tomatoes.
Weld - Reseda luteola - 100 seeds/pack \| biennial Also known as Dyer’s Rocket, this plant is one of the strongest lightfast sources of yellow in the natural dye world. The tiny seeds can be sown in late summer for small overwintering plants or the spring. This biennial will produce flowering stalks in the second year and are the brightest source of dye.

Apricot Lemonade Cosmos - Cosmos bipinnatus - 50 seeds/pack \| 60 days - This heavily flowering plant offers edible blossoms with edges in various shades of fuchsia that softly bleed into a lighter hued center of white to rosy pink. Showy, bushy growth provides habitat for pollinators, and it is a companion plant for corn and more. Beautiful on it’s own and a stunning addition to any flower garden or cut arrangement. -
Benary's Giant MIx Zinnia - Zinnia elegans - 40 seeds/pack 75-90 days These flowers are stunning. Expect huge blossoms in a wide range of colors for months and months. Pollinators and humans will all flock to your garden. With long stems and long lasting blooms these are perfect for cut flowers. -
Bright Lights Cosmos Cosmos sulphureus 50 seeds/pack I 65 days Bring some color to your summer garden with Bright Lights cosmos. The plants reach 3-4 feet and yield gorgeous shades of yellow, gold and orange all season long! Easy to direct sow or start in trays and transplant. We grew these flowers in remembrance of Vivian Lynn Parker, whose bright light will continue to shine through the ones she loved and the beauty she brought to this world.
Crackerjack African Marigold - Tagetes erecta - 40 seeds/pack \| 60 days These giant African marigolds offer pest protection in the garden as well as beauty. With blossoms ranging from golden to yellow they will continue to bloom for several months. Use the blooms in the dye pot to create a vivid yellow color. - -
Cupcakes Mix Cosmos - Cosmos bipinnatus - 40 seeds/pack \| 60 days This fun cosmos comes in shades of white to dark pink and truly is reminiscent of cupcake wrappers. These tall plants may require staking but will continue to bloom until the first frost and yield many bouquets while attracting pollinators to the garden. -
Double Click Snow Puff Cosmos - Cosmos bipinnatus - 40 seeds/pack \| 60 days With mostly double blossoms this variety is born upon sturdy upright plants that will yield blossoms all season long. The snow white flowers are versatile in a vase and beautiful in the garden. The more you cut them, the more they bloom!
Foxglove Digitalis purpurea 100 seeds/pack Biennial This stunning biennial is often found in the wild and hails originally from western Europe but is now widely naturalized. Pollinators, including bumble bees and humming birds, love snacking inside the bell shaped flowers. Blooms in second year and will self seed.
Nigella- Love in a Mist - Nigella damascena - 100 seed/pack 70 days to maturity - With lacy foliage, blue flowers and balloon shaped seed pods this heirloom cottage garden plant lends itself to flower arrangements at all stages of growth. Sow the tiny seeds directly in your prepared garden bed in early spring for summer blooms. Reseeding annual. Also known as Black Seed and used widely for medicinal purposes.
Picotee Cosmos - Cosmos bipinnatus - 50 seeds/pack \| 60 days - This heavily flowering plant offers edible blossoms with edges in various shades of fuchsia that softly bleed into a lighter hued center of white to rosy pink. Showy, bushy growth provides habitat for pollinators, and it is a companion plant for corn and more. Beautiful on it’s own and a stunning addition to any flower garden or cut arrangement. -
Queen Lime Red Zinnia - Zinnia elegans - 40 seeds/pack \| 75 days - These gorgeous blooms with red to lime colored blooms are, in my opinion, the jewel of the Queen Lime series. Blooming from June till frost, it offers a long season of semi to double blossoms when deadheaded regularly. Zinnias grow well direct seeded or started in trays and transplanted. -
Queen Sophia Marigold - Tagetes patula - 40 seeds/pack \| 60 days These compact plants produce loads of stunning blossoms from mid summer to the first frost. The fiery orange blooms have red accents and will yield a bright yellow color in the dye pot. Direct seed or start plants a few weeks before the last frost for transplant. - -
Salmon Rose Zinnia - Zinnia elegans - 40 seeds/pack 75-90 days Large and mostly double blooms on long stems will grace your garden all season and attract pollinators and humans alike. Zinnias can be direct seeded or started in trays a few weeks before the last frost and transplanted. -
Shasta Daisy - Leucanthemum × superbum - 50 seeds/pack \| 75 days - Large daisy with white petals sits upon a long stem. This hardy perennial tolerates little water and cold winters. They bloom in early summer and the petals are edible though strongly flavored. Bred by Luther Burbank at the turn of the 20th century. -
Snow Princess Calendula - Calendula officinalis - 50 seeds/pack - With light yellow to almost white blossoms and tall stems this variety stands out as a cut flower. Used traditionally to promote tissue health and regrowth. Soothing for cuts, scrapes and sore throats. Also a beneficial and edible companion plant in the garden. Plant year round in mild climates. Annual.
Strawflower Mix - Helichrysum bracteatum - 100 seed/pack - Beautiful and colorful mix of papery blooms all summer long. These are great as fresh or dried cut flowers. The flowers are used to make essential oil and have several medicinal uses. Surface sow the tiny seeds and do not cover with soil as they need light to germinate. Transplant to the garden when danger of frost is past. Native to Australia.
Zeolights Calendula Calendula officinalis 50 seeds/pack I 60 days Calendula are a favorite perennial addition to any garden and will continue to bloom late into the fall and reemerge in early spring. In the words of breeder Frank Morton these calendula are “Fantastically beautiful, fully doubled blooms are a boiling complex of color, with maroon petal-backs and pastel faces of orange sherbet and pink washing into yellow at the petal bases.”
Zinnia, Multi Colored - Zinnia elegans - 40 seeds/pack \| 75 days - These zinnias come in a rainbow of bright colors from red to yellow, pink and orange. They do well direct seeded in late spring or transplanted once frost danger has passed. Edible petals can be used as salad garnish. -

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Afghan Sesame - Sesamum indicum - 150 seeds/pack \| 110 days \| Heirloom - Graceful plants produce multitudes of tan sesame seeds along tall stalks. The dried seeds taste nutty; they can be dry roasted and used whole in cooking or ground into a paste. Beautiful white flowers are tubular. Loves heat! To harvest allow the stalks to dry then cut and shake into a bag or bin. We find the stalks dry at various time so it is necessary to do multiple harvests off your patch. Luckily, when the seed pods open they do so upwards so the seed doesn’t fall out.
Crimean Winter Wheat - Triticum aestivum - 100 seeds, 3-7 months to maturity - High in protein, hard winter wheat is superior for bread making. This heirloom winter wheat was collected in 1900 from Ukraine. It does best sown in the fall and harvested the following summer. During the winter months it remains low growing. As the spring progresses the seed stems become very tall and sturdy. Easy to thresh and yields copious seeds. -
Elephant Head Amaranth - Amaranthus gangeticus - 200 seeds/pack \| 90-100 days \| Heirloom - This amaranth variety will add a little Dr. Seuss to your garden. The large red seed heads are reminiscent of an elephant trunk and filled with thousands of red seeds. Thanks to Uncle Jeff for passing along this great variety to us!
Golden Giant Amaranth - Amaranthus hypocondriacus - 200 seeds/pack \| 98-110 days \| Heirloom - This grain amaranth produces golden seeds with a high protein profile. Known as an ancient grain of the Americas, it is still popular today (known as kiwicha) in Peru. These plants will easily reach 7-8 feet and need good spacing. This is one of the easiest grains for home gardeners to grow and eat. To harvest, allow seeds to dry partially on plant and then cut seed heads into a paper bag or onto a sheet for further processing. Be watchful at this stage—little birds also love these seeds!
Popping Sorghum - Sorghum bicolor - 100 seeds/pack \| 100-120 days \| Heirloom - Native to Africa, sorghum soon became an important food crop to cultures around the world. This particular variety has been grown for the past 200 years by the Tarahumara people who's homelands include the highlands of the Sierra Madre Occidental, Mexico. At 10-12 feet, this crop is an impressive visual in any garden. The white seeds can be popped or ground for flour and the stalks can be used for forage.
Red Sorghum - Sorghum bicolor - 100 seeds/pack \| 110 days \| Heirloom - Originating in Africa and grown for years on the San Carlos reservation in Arizona, this sorghum cultivar is prized for its exceedingly sweet stalks that can be processed into syrup or simply sucked like sugarcane. Grows 10-12 ft. The seeds have nutritional qualities although ; though, it is prized more often as a forage crop for livestock. The seed heads can be stripped of seeds and bound together to make colorful brooms!

Arugula Roquette - Eruca sativa - 200 seeds/pack \| 45 days - Succulent and spicy cool-season green. Leaves deeply divided and dark green. Grows quickly and responds well to continuous harvest. Plant in the early spring or fall. Will go to seed quickly with the heat of summer. Direct seed or start in trays and transplant.
Black Magic Kale - Brassica oleraceae - 100 seeds/pack \| 60 days This well maintained selection of lacinato or dinosaur kale is dark green in color with narrow savoyed leaves. With mild flavor this kale is a great addition to your cool season garden and perfect in salads, soups and stir-fry.
Bok Choy - Brassica rapa - 200 seeds/pack \| 45 days - This classic Asian green is fantastic in stir-fry or raw in salads. Bok Choy produces large green leaves with succulent white and crispy stems that cook up well. The leaves grow from a basal rosette allowing for continual harvest of outer leaves and stems while new growth appears from the center. These are especially tasty when lightly steamed with soy sauce or Braggs.
Ethiopian Kale - Brassica carinata - 200 seeds l about 50 days - This unique green hails from Ethiopia and goes by a few different names. It is not quite kale, nor mustard, nor cabbage. Whatever you want to call I'm sure you'll agree it is delicious. Buttery sweet flavor that can be eaten raw or cooked. Prolific producer of cut and come again leaves that will overwinter in many climate zones. As seed producers we loved the heavy seed yield and the fact that it won't cross pollinate with other brassica crops! -
Golden Chard - Beta vulgaris - 50 seeds Large leafed chard with bright yellow/gold stalks that are juicy, thick and delicious. Like all chard, this variety will thrive in a permanent location in your garden. Just cut back the stalks when they try to go to seed and enjoy more greens packed with antioxidants and flavor! -
Great Greens Mix - Bok Choy, Giant Red Mustard, Arugula and Garden Cress. - 200 seeds/pack \| 45 days - Sow this mix to have tasty and plentiful greens September through May. All of these greens thrive during the cool season and can be harvested many times. Fantastic as micro-greens in salad or in stir-fry.
Kale, Red Russian - Brassica oleraceae - 150 seeds/pack \| 60 days - Plant this kale in the spring and enjoy for a year. It will survive extreme summer heat and then last all winter long in your garden. Frost makes this kale grow only sweeter. Enjoy in stir-fry, shredded in salad and steamed.
Mustard, Black - Brassica nigra - 200 seeds/pack \| 120 days to dry seed - Use seeds in making your own hot mustard! Native to the Mediterranean, this mustard is suited to the valley and foothill climate. Expect it to go to seed quickly but that is ok since it is mainly grown for its seeds. The leaves are mild, but slightly hairy, and can be used as a braising green. Annual.
Persian Cress - Lepidium sativum - 200 seeds/pack \| 45 days - This cress is very spicy. Use as a garnish or add to salad and other dishes. Leaves oblong and smooth along margins. Cool weather green. - Notes from a customer about how she uses this variety, "I think of Persian cress as a green. I am Iranian myself and the way Iranians serve the cress is, in a plate of greens (which are considered herbs here ), with mint, basil, chives, cilantro, tarragon, radish and spring onion, or even by itself. A salad of raw greens/herbs as a side to every meal. Try it! It is amazing! You can even add nuts and feta cheese to the plate!"
Siber Frill Kale - Brassica napus - 200 seeds; 50 days - Vigorous, cold tolerant, frilly when mature. Bright green, great raw or cooked. Mild sweet flavor. Direct sow or start in trays in spring or early fall. Open Source seed bred by Jonathan Spero of Oregon.
White Russian Kale - Brassica oleraceae - 200 seeds/pack \| 60 days Scrumptious and tender green leaves with white veins are everything kale should be. With sharp brassica flavor kale is a great choice for salads, soups and snacking straight from the garden. Kale loves cool weather and is best grown during the fall, winter and spring.

Blushed Butter Oak Lettuce - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack - Another variation of Blushed Butter head with tender sweet flavor and large oak shaped leaves. Bred by Frank Morton and pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative. Direct sow or for large head start in flats and transplant to.8-12 inch spacing 55 day
Bronze Arrow Oak Leaf Lettuce - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack - A stunning loose-leaf lettuce, this heirloom’s long, narrow, oak shaped leaf shows a deep blush of brilliant reddish brown surrounding a lush inner green. Slow to bolt, this can be treated like a cut and come again or left to fill out into a luscious rosette of tender leaves. Succulent texture and sweet taste.
Concept Lettuce - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack - A juicy, flavorful, open head lettuce with densely packed, deeply textured dark green leaves. Its crisp texture is satisfying and utilitarian. Known to remain tasty during warm months, but can hold up in cooler temperatures, as well. For large heads start seeds in trays and transplant to 12" spacing.
Drunken Woman Lettuce Lactuca sativa 200 seeds/pack I 55 days Drunken Woman lettuce yields beautiful green heads with red blushes but it is the flavor and crunch that will keep you coming back for more. The leaves are somewhat frilly and plants are quite bolt resistant making this a good lettuce choice for your year round salad garden. For large heads transplant to 12” spacing. For cut and come again direct seed entire packet in a row.
Flashy Lightening Lettuce - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack \| 50-60 days These miniature heads pack beauty and nutrition into every bite with another great lettuce selection from lettuce breeder Frank Morton of OR. Sow seeds in the shoulder seasons and space 8-12 inches for full size heads or direct sow in shallow trenches for cut and come again salad greens. Pledged to OSSI, the Open Source Seed Initiative.
Hearts Aflame Lettuce - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack \| 50-60 days - It wasn't until I cut a head of this variety in half that I truly understood its name. The hearts are astonishingly red and soooo succulent. Hearts Aflame has an upright romaine habit and tender savoyed green leaves with red splotches. It was bred by Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed and pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative. He selected it for "internal redness in a flaming pattern on long blanched hearts."
Jericho Lettuce - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack \| 50-60 days - With origins from the desert, Jericho has been developed to endure the summer heat. Sturdy, vigorous, tall plants with dense heads. Bright green leaves with a silky texture. Bolt resistant while remaining sweet, tender and crisp. Tolerance to tip-burn, powdery mildew and downy mildew.
Mascara Lettuce - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack I 65 days Add this lettuce to your list of favorites with its deeply ruffled and colored large heads. The oak leaf shaped leaves taste sweet and mild even in the summer heat. Well known for its heat tolerance and huge heads.
Mayan Jaguar Lettuce - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack \| 50-60 days - This is a 'new to us' lettuce that we grew for seed in 2018. I have to admit that the name sucked us in. Bred by Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed and pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative, this variety is all that I want in a lettuce. I loved the color and sweet juicy hearts and leaf ribs. - Described here by Wild Garden Seed, "Dark red splashes are in high contrast over dark green ruffled leaves, wrapped into a tight upright head, with that bone crusher romaine crunch. The blushed hearts are pink as rose petals. This is a unique and beautiful romaine fountain of lettuce."

Chamomile - Matricaria recutita - 100 seeds/packet - Chamomile is a well known herb used for tea. Best grown in the shoulder seasons before the summer heat sets in. Start small seeds in early spring and transplant to the garden. Chamomile will often self seed and return year after year.
Danish Flag Poppy - Papaver somniferum - 200 seeds/pack Heirloom - These stunning poppies are brilliant red with a pure white cross in their centers and resemble the Danish flag. Poppies can be sown in the fall with the rains or in early spring for climates with winter snow cover. They like to germinate in cool soils. Scatter seed on well prepared soil and water in to cover. -
Flanders Corn Poppy Papaver rhoeas 200 seeds/pack I 60 days These beautiful red poppies became the symbol of remembrance during WWI through the war time poetry of Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae. He observed disturbed battle fields blooming with these vigorous flowers. In the garden they are easily sown by scattering the tiny seeds in the fall or early spring.
Hibiscus/ Roselle - Hibiscus sabdariffa var sabdariffa - 25 seeds/pack 90-100 days - Hibiscus thrives in summer heat. It provides a bold display of showy green and scarlet foliage on sturdy stalks marbled with the same colors. In late summer, pink blossoms emerge, opening in the morning and closing again in the evening. The fleshy, deep red calyxes can be picked and dried for a tangy, refreshing tea that has been said to contain high amounts of antioxidants, vitamin C, and antimicrobial properties.
Licorice Mint - Agastache foeniculum - 100 seed/pack - Native to mid-west and great plains regions of USA. Pleasant licorice flavor makes a delicious tea for digestion. Beautiful lavender flower spikes bloom for eight weeks from mid to late summer. Very hardy. Will tolerate low water once established. Perennial. Sow small seeds in greenhouse early spring and transplant to permanent location once frost has passed.
White Sage - Salvia apiana - 25 seeds/pack - Native to the southwestern US, this woody perennial is known for its aromatic leaves that are often burned as a smudge. Native Americans used this plant extensively in ceremony and as a remedy for illness. Once established these plants require very little summer water and will live for many years. Perennial.
Wild Bergamot - Mondarda fistulosa - 100 seeds/pack - Native bergamot to Western US. Used medicinally for respiratory illness and influenza. Use the lavender flowers and dried or fresh leaves in teas or tinctures to reduce fever, soothe sore throat, dispel flatulence and more. This herb is known for its antiseptic, stimulant, diuretic and diaphoretic properties. As a beneficial garden herb it attracts many great pollinators to the garden and is also known as Bee Balm. This hardy perennial dies back in the winter and will survive temps into the teens while requiring little to average water in the summer months. Perennial.
Yarrow - Achillea millefolium - 100 seeds/pack - Used through the millennia for everything from bleeding to sore throat and fever, yarrow is an herbal medicine chest essential. Deeply feathered leaves gave rise to the Latin species name “millefolium,” meaning “thousand-leafed.” The white flowers are borne on upright stalks in flat-topped clusters. Yarrow is a spreading perennial with a robust will to live. It is completely drought tolerant and found in many wild locations. The pernicious rhizomes spread readily in fertile soil, so beware of planting in your veggie garden! Great plant for an herbal lawn since it doesn't seem to mind the weedeater!

Bidwell Casaba - Cucumis melo - 25 seeds/pack \| 90-95 days \| Heirloom - Just as Chico boasts a Bidwell Park, Bidwell Mansion and Bidwell Perk, the city can also claim the Bidwell Casaba. Using USDA seed stock from 1869, US Representative, John Bidwell, saved and improved this heavenly melon for years in Chico, CA. The fruits are huge at 9 x 14 inch and weighing 15 lbs. This is the sweetest melon we have ever tasted!
Blenheim Orange Muskmelon - Cucumis melo - 25 seeds/pack \| 80-90 days \| Heirloom - This cantaloupe has been our farm favorite for several years. With sweet thick flesh, at 2 lbs, these melons are small enough for one or two servings. They do well in regions with a shorter season where there is ample daytime heat but the night time temps dip down. They grew in such abundance this year that we froze 10 gallons of flesh while we were seed saving. Perfect for smoothies!
Boule d' Or Melon - Cucumis melo - 25 seeds/pack \| 95-110 days - Also known as Golden Perfection, this French heirloom melon has a hard golden rind that protects the fruits and they are known to keep up to a month or more after harvest. Known as a winter melon, they will not slip from the vine when ripe. Instead allow them to stay on the vine until they darken to a deep golden color for maximum sweetness.
Christmas Watermelon - Citrullus lanatus - 25 seeds/pack \| 85-90 days - Small to mid-size red fleshed melon with light green rind. Sweet juicy flesh! Known for its long keeping qualities! Harvest fruits when ripe and store dry, cool and dark for up to two months. Great market variety. Direct sow in hills or raised beds and thin to 18-24 inch spacing 90 days -
Desert King Watermelon - Citrullus lanatus - 25 seeds/pack \| 85-90 days - Heirloom melon with yellow/orange flesh and pale green rind. Large fruited variety from 10-30 lbs average. Very flavorful and juicy; just what you want a watermelon to be. Large seeds plentiful but easy to discard. This variety is known for being heat resistant and somewhat drought tolerant. We found they needed regular water but did resist sunburning due to the pale skin.
Early Moonbeam Watermelon - Citrullus lanatus - 25 seeds/pack \| 78 days - Yellow watermelon? That's right, and so good! This melon is so sweet and juicy that you can eat most of the rind too. It is an icebox size, 5-8 lbs with butter yellow flesh and colorful dark and light green exterior. The small size makes it perfect for a one-sitting feast. This melon is well suited to short season climates as it will mature early. Selected by Dr. Alan Kapuler.
Haogen Melon - Cucumis melo - 25 seeds/pack \| 75-80 days \| Heirloom - This light and juicy green fleshed melon is very fragrant and tasty. Early maturing and heavy producer of small 2-3 lb fruits. Harvest when fruits turn yellow. Thought to be an Israeli adaption of an older native American variety. Vigorous growth. Main crop matures over a month long period and then a new crop of smaller fruits will continue to produce until the frost. - Photo by Josh Hincks
Huerfano Bliss Melon - Cucumis melo - 25 seeds/pack \| 90 days \| An orange honeydew melon with thick meat, small seed cavity and outrageous flavor! Slightly oval fruits measuring ~5"x6",weighing an average of ~4.5 lbs. Named for the Huerfano river that flows into the Arkansas in eastern Pueblo County. Selected and introduced by Pueblo Seed & Food Company of Cortez, Colorado.
Ice Cream Muskmelon - Cucumis melo - 25 seeds/pack - Very sweet 2 lb fruits with green flesh. Known as 'green machine' for the amazing number of fruits produced on these compact vines. Fruits slip from vines when ripe. Bred in 1998 by Merlyn Niedens, this is a cross between ‘Jenny Lind’ and ‘Kansas.’ The name Ice Cream comes from the perfect bowl the melon makes when you remove the seeds. Perfect for a scoop of ice cream, that is!
Mountain Honey Melon - Cucumis melo - 25 seeds/pack \| 85 days \| Original breeding work - Bred by Don Tipping of OR for shorter seasons and cool nights, this outstanding variety is also heat tolerant and outproduces many others in its class. Enjoy the sweet orange flesh of this prolific producer as each plant can yield 10-12 fruits throughout the season.

3 Cucumber Mix - Cucumis sativus and C. melo - 50 seeds/pack \| 60 days \| Heirloom - Mix of Lemon, Mid-East Prolific and Armenian cucumbers. These are our three favorite cucumbers all in one packet. You could direct sow the whole pack along a trellis or in a bed for a bountiful and diverse crop of eaters, slicers and pickle material.
3 Lettuce Mix - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack - For those who want several lettuce varieties, try our mix of three colorful cut-and-come-again lettuce. The varieties in this mix change regularly.
3 Sunflower Mix - Helianthus annus - 50 seeds/pack - Decorate your garden with sunshine. This mix of sunflowers includes Russian Mammoth, Tarahumara and Evening Sun. Let these reseed year after year in your garden. The birds will love you for it! Sow sunflowers up to 1/2 inch deep after all danger of frost has passed. Space 2 ft apart or more for optimum growth.
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Rosa di Milano Onion - Allium cepa - 150 seeds/pack \| 110 days \| Heirloom - Heirloom red storage onion from Italy. Large 4-inch bulbs with flat tops. Shimmering red/pink skins. Sweet and spicy flavor. Outstanding storage onions and very beautiful. We grew the seed with the seed-to-root-to-seed method, meaning we dug the onions in the fall and stored them until spring. In the spring we replanted and let them go to seed!
Valencia Onion - Allium cepa - 150 seeds/pack \| 120 days - This yellow sweet Spanish type onion is a moderate keeper and produces large golden bulbs. You can also grow it as a bunching onion by clumping the seeds and harvesting young.

Golden Sweet Snow Pea - Pisum sativum - 25 seeds/pack \| 60 days - Hands down a fantastic pea to grow! Yellow pods grow 3-4 inches with scarlet/purple flowers. Even the vines have a slight yellow tinge. Sweet enough to eat fresh and GREAT in stir-fry. These vigorous vines love to climb!
Green Beauty Snow Pea - Pisum sativum - 25 seeds/pack \| 45 days - Aptly named, this pea outperforms them all in sheer size. Peas grow to 5-6 inches long and almost a full inch wide. Great flavor, cook anyway you please. Bred by Dr. Alan Kapular of Peace Seeds.
Mammoth Melting Snow Pea - Pisum sativum - 25 seeds/pack \| 60 days - Large succulent pods are GREAT in stir-fry, quiches or any other dish you can dream up. Prolific vines produce masses of large, flat-podded peas late into the pea season. Peas are 3-4 inches long and nearly an inch wide. This variety will climb 5-6 ft or more if a sturdy trellis is provided. Pea weevil damage is present in some seeds. Pea seeds have been treated to kill any pea weevil larvae by freezing the seed for 3 weeks.
Sugar Magnolia Purple Snap Pea - Pisum sativum - 25 seeds/pack \| 60 days - We are pleased to offer this PURPLE podded snap pea bred by Alan Kapuler of Oregon. One friend, upon visiting our garden this spring, said he could 'taste the purple'! The vigorous vines will easily climb to 6 feet and above. If you have ever watched a pea growing you've noticed the tendrils that cling to the trellis. This variety has tenacious hyper-tendrils! With purple blossoms as well as pods it is a real treat to watch grow! - Photo courtesy of Nature and Nurture Seeds
Sugar Snap Pea - Pisum sativum - 25 seeds/pack \| 60 days - Sugar snap peas set a standard for sweetness. These fat podded peas reach their peak of sweetness when the pods seem to be bursting with the peas inside. The vines will climb 5-7 feet and produce white flowers. Eat fresh, cooked or freeze these sweet treats. Our winter garden is full of these this year as they have readily reseeded themselves from spring!

Amish Pimiento Sweet Pepper - Capsicum annuum - 50 seeds/pack \| 85 days \| Heirloom - This is a long time farm favorite pepper for us. We first grew it over 10 years ago a seed contract for Fedco seeds and have kept it going. These squat little sweet peppers have thick flesh and much sweetness. The plants keep producing right up until the frost and are great to eat raw, stir-fried and roasted. I usually freeze a few gallons of these during seed harvest and we eat them all winter as well. -
Chocolate Cake Sweet Pepper Capsicum annuum 30 seeds/pack I 85-90 days Sweet as chocolate cake? Not quite but still incredibly scrumptious! These blocky bell peppers turn deep maroon when ripe and are sweet enough to snack on raw. The compact plants produce many fruits and are have an upright habit. In very hot and sunny climates shade cloth will help with even ripening and prevent scalding. Bred by passionate pepper breeder Doug Jones of North Carolina.
Corno d' Toro Sweet Pepper - Capsicum annuum - 30 seeds/pack \| 75-90 days \| Heirloom - The name of this Italian heirloom means ‘bull’s horn’. With a twisted shape, these peppers certainly do resemble their namesake. The claims of 10 inch sweet and crisp fruits were true. We found this variety to be perfect for grilling, stuffing and dicing. As the summer came to an end these peppers really amped up their production. From September to the end of October we harvested a giant bounty of these great peppers.
Gatherer's Gold Sweet Pepper - Capsicum annuum - 30 seeds/pack \| 70-80 days - This beautiful golden horn shaped sweet pepper is perfect for roasting or fresh eating. Bred by Frank Morton of OR, it is known for thick sweet walls, resistance to sunburn and early yields. Peppers germinate best with warm soil temps around 80 F and can take 10-14 days to sprout. Pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative. -
Korean Hot Pepper - Capsicum annuum - 50 seeds/pack \| 70 days \| Heirloom - Each time we grow this pepper the productivity amazes us. This Korean red hot pepper adds the perfect amount of spice- Not too hot, but hot enough, it has thin red skins that dry easily for storage. Traditionally these are coarsely ground to make gochugaru, the dried red pepper flakes used in Kim Chi. - The compact plants are prolific producers of these 3-4 inch peppers and also produce well in cooler climates. The bushy plants can reach thigh high by seasons end and have a tendency to lodge, fall over, at this time so staking can be beneficial. -
Padron Pepper - Capsicum annuum - 50 seeds 90 days to maturity - This heirloom pepper from northwestern Spain has made a name for itself in recent years. Traditionally served as tapas in Spain where they are harvested green at just 1-2 inches long and sauteed in olive oil and garlic. Most are deliciously mild but about 1 in 20 will be hot. As the peppers grow larger and turn red they also develop more intense heat. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost at 75-80 F. -
Peruvian Purple Hot Pepper - Capsicum fructescens - 50 seeds/pack \| 95 days \| Heirloom - Heralding from Peru, this completely purple plant yields dark purple to almost black peppers. The up-pointed fruits are mildly hot, meaning you can actually put one or two in a salsa and not get blown out of the kitchen! It really is quite a striking plant whose compact nature lends it to patio gardens. These peppers do need a long season to fully mature. Watch as the fruits turn from dark purple to burgundy red when mature.
Scotch Bonnet Hot Pepper - Capsicum chinensis - 50 seeds/pack \| 100-120 days - Scotch Bonnnet peppers are a staple in Caribbean cuisine as well as a new favorite on our farm. The squat golden fruits pack not only heat but also fruity sweet flavor. These are relatives of the habanero and are similar in growth and maturation. Be sure to seed them a good 6-8 weeks before the last frost since they need a fairly long growing season. Expect loads of these golden peppers to ripen until the first frost. Extend your season with row cover or the greenhouse. - We made a delicious fermented hot sauce with this by blending the fruits, including the stems, with a few cloves of garlic, salt, a bit of honey and a dab of yogurt. Blend well and put in a canning jar. Leave to ferment at room temp for 3-5 days, burping the container several times a day to let gases escape. Refrigerate and enjoy! - -

Ground Cherry Physalis peruviana 50 seeds/pack I 70 days Known by many names, these sweet peachy fruits enclosed in a husk tantalize the taste buds. The name Ground Cherry refers to the fact that the ripe fruits fall to the ground for easy collection. This variety grows close the ground and produces early and prolific yields. Sow seeds at the same time as tomatoes.
Purple de Milpa Tomatillo - Physalis ixocarpa - 50 seeds/pack \| 70-90 days - Purple variety with fruits 1-2 inches. Tangy flavor great in green salsas. Purple color indicates maturity. With time, they become more seedy but sweeter for eating raw. Prolific. We plant this from seed directly in garden soil June 1 and still get a great yield.

Big Max Pumpkin - Cucurbita maxima - 15 seeds/pack \| 120 days Looking to grow your own Halloween jack-o-lanterns or enter a giant pumpkin contest? Big Max is perfect for the kiddos and with careful cultivation, lots of space, compost and only allowing one fruit to set per plant you can grow some monster fruits up to 100 lbs. and beyond. The large seeds are great for roasting and toasting. -
Candystick Delicata Squash - Curcubita pepo - 20 seeds/pack \| 90 days \| OSSI Pledged variety - Candystick is known for its vigorous growth; it can yield fruits up to three pounds. Bred by Carol Deppe, this green striped, orange-tan delicata is sweeter and thicker-skinned than a traditional delicata; it’s a long keeper that can be enjoyed months after harvest. It is very rich and complex in taste and has a smooth, slightly dry texture that makes it famously dessert worthy.
Red Kuri Squash - Cucurbita maxima - 25 seeds/pack \| 90 days \| Heirloom - Japanese winter squash known as Hokkaido with stunning red skin and deep orange flesh. With a rich flavor the flesh is dry and not stringy. Fruits are relatively small and easy to eat in one meal. Good for baking, soups and roasting. Keeps well. Early to produce and prolific as well. This can easily be direct sown after last frost or started 2-3 weeks in containers before transplant to garden.
Seminole Pumpkin - Cucurbita moschata - 20 seeds/pack \| 120 days \| Heirloom Seminole pumpkin, with bright orange sweet flesh, is actually closely related to a butternut. These hardy plants withstand the heat as well as high humidity and are resistant to downy mildew and vine borers. Fruits are born on long vines that will produce up to the first frost. Young fruits can be eaten as summer squash.
Stella Blue Squash Cucurbita maxima 20 seeds/pack I 100 days The Stella Blue squash is a medium sized Kabocha type winter squash with light blue skin. It is the breeding work of the late Bill Reynolds of Humboldt county and is known for its rich orange flesh and exceptionally sweet and nutty flavor. Stella Blue is particularly high yielding for this type of winter squash and the vigorous vines will spread widely.
Styrian Hulless Seeded Pumpkin - Cucurbita pepo - 25 seeds/pack \| 90 days - As the name suggests, the seeds of this variety are hulless meaning you can just pop them in your mouth and eat. Wonderful nutty flavor. They are delicious raw or lightly toasted with salt or spices. The flesh of these pumpkins is not very nice to eat but all types of cows, chickens and pigs seem to enjoy. With orange skins and some green striping these could also be used for Halloween pumpkins and the seeds harvested at that time. The seeds are a great source of protein and once dried will keep until you are looking for a snack. - They mature quickly and can be harvested before other winter squashes. We found that if left too long in the field after maturity the seeds will begin to split and germinate inside the pumpkins. To harvest the seeds split pumpkins open and scoop seeds. Once you've cleaned the pumpkin guts off the seeds dry them on a screen until completely dry in a warm location with good air flow. Variety from the Styria region of Austria.
Sweetmeat Oregon Homestead Squash - Curcubita maxima - 15 seeds/pack \| 95 days \| Heirloom - If you could only grow one winter squash this would be it. Oregon Homestead Sweetmeat squash, growing to 10-20 lbs each, are fantastic to eat any way you can imagine; soups, stews, quiche, pie, etc. Reselected by Oregon plant breeder and author Carol Deppe for vigorous growth, thick dry flesh, large tasty seeds and hardiness in variable climates. Stored in a frost free cool environment they can easily keep 6-8 months.
Waltham Butternut Squash - Curcubita moschata - 20 seeds/pack \| 110 days - Waltham sets the standard for butternuts. Large fruits up to 6 lbs. with brilliant orange flesh. I love the natural sweet/savory flavor and the texture. We use butternuts in everything from pies, soups, baked and in breads. Excellent storage variety.
Winter Luxury Pumpkin - Curcubita pepo - 20 seeds/pack \| 100 days \| Heirloom - This heirloom pumpkin dates back to the late 1800s and has been loved ever since for its sweet orange flesh perfect for pies, soups and bakes. Winter Luxury is a mid-sized squash that can just about be used in one meal, with the leftover puree frozen for some later date. The vines crawl rampantly and each plant will produce 3-5 fruits with pale orange and finely netted skin.

Dark Star Zucchini - Cucurbita pepo - 20 seeds/pack \| 50 days - This bush zucchini has all the best traits. It is early to mature, prolific, tasty and drought tolerant. The dark green zucchinis are uniform and were developed under organic conditions for organic farmers. Bred by seedsman Bill Reynolds.
Golden Zucchini - Cucurbita pepo - 20 seeds/pack \| 55 days - This vigorous variety will feed the masses with prolific and early yields of golden zucchini with superb flavor and texture. We enjoy these sautéed, steamed, grilled, grated and dehydrated as chips. Selected by Swiss Seed company Sativa Rheinau.
Tromboncino Squash - Curcubita moshata - 20 seeds/pack \| 60 days \| Heirloom - This Italian heirloom can be eaten as a summer squash at 60 days or leave it on the vine to grow large and tan for a winter squash. As a summer squash they have a firm texture and sweet flavor. As a winter squash they are akin to a butternut cousin with a milder flavor. Rampant vines can be trellised.

Chocolate Sunflower - Helianthus annuus - 50 seeds/pack \| 65-75 days - Gorgeous maroon to chocolate brown flowers on tall multi-branching plants. Great for cut flowers and provides continuous blooms throughout the season. Pollinators love this variety.
Eel River Sunflower - Helianthus annus - 50 seeds/pack \| 80 days Enjoy this beautiful sunflower mix from Eel River Produce full of colors ranging from bright to lemon yellows, chocolates and vivid oranges. All plants are multi-branching and keep blooming from mid summer to fall. -
Russian Mammoth Sunflower - Helianthus annus - 50 seeds/pack \| 80 days \| Heirloom - Our largest variety of sunflower grows to 12 feet and each head can be up to 2 feet across. Great variety to grow for a plentiful seed harvest, if you can get there before the birds! Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of protein. Easy to grow and they attract butterflies. A very heat- and drought-resistant variety.
Sunflower, Tarahumara - Helianthus annus - 50 seeds/pack \| 75 days \| Heirloom - Gold petals with green/black concentric circles in center. Very striking sunflower with an interesting center pattern of concentric rings of green and black. Mid-size heads to 8 feet. White seeds.
Teddy Bear Sunflower Helianthus annuus 50 seeds/pack I 80 days Short in stature at knee height but big on color and beauty. The adorable double blooms are distinctively fluffy and measure a hand width across. Expect up to 6 blooms on each plant over a 6-7 weeks period.

Blush Tomato - Solanum lycopersicon - 30 seeds/pack \| 70 days - Blush tomato, bred by Fred Hempel at Green Bee Farm, stands out with a stunning color palette in warm hues. The flavor has a sweet complexity that keeps you popping this prolific producer of elongated two inch fruits. The vigorous vines benefit from staking and are indeterminate. New farm favorite for 2020!
Brandywine Tomato Solanum lycopersicon 50 seeds/pack I 80-100 days to maturity I Heirloom Brandywine tomatoes are extremely edible and have come to typify everything an heirloom tomato should be. This summer classic is full of rich flavor and can weigh up to 1 lb each. Start tomatoes indoors 6 weeks before last frost.
Chadwick Cherry Tomato - Solanum lycopersicon - 50 seeds/pack \| 60-70 days \| Heirloom - Classic large red cherry tomato. Fruits are 1 inch in diameter. A mouth-watering tomato that bursts open as you bite them. Prolific and disease resistant. Good choice for shorter seasons. Bred by the late Alan Chadwick of the UCSC Chadwick Gardens, who was a leading innovator of organic farming techniques. Indeterminate.
Cosmonaut Volcav Tomato - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack \| 65 days \| Heirloom - This farm-favorite tomato is a fantastic all-around kitchen variety. We love it sliced for salads and sandwiches. An heirloom from the Ukraine, it is large and dark red and very prolific. It is the deep sweet tomato flavor that really clinches the deal though. Especially sun warmed from the vine! Indeterminate.
Costoluto Genovese Tomato - Solanum lycopersicon - 50 seeds/pack \| 85 days \| Heirloom - Dating back to the early 19th century this tomato has long been a favorite in Italy for fresh eating and widely known for superb sauces and juice. The high acid content off set with a deep sweet tomato flavor gives this odd looking heirloom high marks in the old and new world alike. We were astounded by the prolific nature of this knobby lobed tomato. Fruit set began early and did not stop until the frost was upon us. Even through the hot northern California weather we continued to get fruits. The high seed content also makes this variety a seed savers dream.
Czech Bush Tomato Solanum lycopersicon - 30 seeds/pack \| 90 days \| Heirloom Great for small spaces or container gardens, this Czechoslovakian heirloom produces large yields despite being a determinate variety. Born on sturdy branches the large 4-6” tomatoes have the perfect balance of sweet to acid flavor and are suitable for slicing and saucing!
Green Grape Cherry Tomato - Solanum lycopersicon - 50 seeds/pack \| 80-90 days \| Heirloom - Hanging on their vines like grapes, these yellow/green cherry tomatoes will tingle your taste buds. Bred by Tom Wagner in 1986 from a yellow pear cherry and a large beefsteak heirloom. With a tangy sweet taste, many folks find these little fruits addictive. The plants stay compact but bear fruit for a long season. Although they are listed as a determinate variety we found them to be extremely prolific. - The famous tomato expert Carolyn Male wrote a book called 100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden. On the green grape she says, “First time growers of green grape have a tendency to fall in love with it after only one season. When you experience the unique spicy sweetness associated with green tomatoes for the first time, it's easy to become addicted.”
Green Zebra - Solanum lycopersicon - 50 seeds/pack \| 80-90 days \| Heirloom - At maturity these ‘green’ tomatoes are yellow with green stripes and measure 1-2 inches. They are sweet/tart and prolific. Indeterminate. - - -
Juane Flamme - Solanum lycopersicum - 50 seeds/pack \| 65 days \| Heirloom - With a name that translates to 'yellow flame' this heirloom tomato has the shape and color of an apricot and an immensely satisfying sweet/salty flavor. They are great in salads, fresh, baked or dried. The 2-3 inch, deep orange-colored fruits grow in prolific clusters. Indeterminate.
Lucky Tiger Tomato - Solanum lycopersicon - 30 seeds/pack \| 70 days - Lucky Tiger is a bicolor cherry tomato Bred by Fred Hempel at Green Bee Farm. Dark green striping and shades of red fleck deepen in color when ripe. This oblong tomato has green flesh with hints of red mottling and makes a beautiful presentation. Deliciously tangy without compromising sweetness.
Milano Plum Paste Tomato - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack \| 70 days l Heirloom - This determinate paste tomato is a highly productive Italian heirloom. Fruits are large to 5 inches, very meaty with few seeds. Good flavor. Compact tomato bushes could be planted in containers for patio gardeners. For canning a determinate tomato can be a blessing since all the fruits are ready at nearly the same time. This allows the avid canner to preserve large batches all at once. -
Palestinian Tomato - Solanum lycopersicon - 50 seeds/pack \| 85-90 day \| Heirloom - Originating from Palestine, Ohio, this large 1-2 lb. and partially pleated red tomato is full of flavor. With few seeds it is large and juicy with amazing texture. This variety out-germinated the others in cool soil. It also began to ripen ahead of other large heirlooms. Indeterminate.
Peacevine Cherry Tomato - Solanum lycopersicon - 50 seeds/pack \| 78 days - Prolific 1-inch fruits borne on vigorous indeterminate vines. These are among the very best cherry tomatoes we’ve ever tasted. Sweet and plentiful. Another original from Peace Seeds, de-hybridized from Sweet 100. High in vitamin C. These tomatoes get their name from a high content of gamma-amino butyric acid, which acts as a calming effect on the body. Indeterminate.
Pineapple Tomato - Solanum lycopersicon - 50 seeds/pack \| 60-80 days \| Heirloom - This huge multi-colored heirloom weighs in at 1-2 lbs. When cut in half these fruits are truly stunning with a webbed pattern of yellow, orange and red colors. Everyone I know raves not only of their beauty but also the light and non-acid, almost fruity taste. It is a good idea to trellis these heavy fruits to keep them off the ground. They are also best eaten right away, as they don't tend to keep as well as some varieties. My favorite tomato to eat on a sandwich. Indeterminate.
Principe Borghese Tomato - Solanum lycopersicon - 50 seeds/pack \| 75-80 days l Heirloom - Well loved Italian Heirloom variety for its superior sun drying ability. Plants are absolutely loaded with small plum shaped fruits. They are possible to dry whole although we preferred to cut them in half and then dry on screens in our greenhouse. These become delicious snacks or can be re-hydrated for winter sauces and stews.
Skorospelka Tomato - Solanum lycopersicon - 50 seeds/pack \| 60-70 days \| Heirloom - This Russian heirloom tomato bears prolific amounts of small to medium sized red fruits. An early producer that will continue to offer tomatoes until the first frost, this variety is ideal for canning and fresh eating. Its habit is fairly compact and would do well as a container tomato. We were truly impressed by the amount of fruits harvested from this variety. Indeterminate.
Stupice Tomato - Solanum lycopersicon - 50 seeds/pack \| 55 days \| Heirloom - Small early tomatoes with good flavor. Expect high yields from this vigorous potato leaf variety. Crimson fruits. Good for short seasons, a cold-tolerant variety. A 1988 comparative tasting in the San Francisco area gave it first place for its wonderful sweet/acid, tomatoey flavor and production. Indeterminate.
Thessaloniki Tomato - Lycopersicon esculentum - 30 seeds/pack \| 80 days \| Heirloom - This Greek heirloom is a prolific producer of uniform baseball sized red fruits. With great flavor these tomatoes also resist sunburn and cracking due to dense foliage and rarely have blossom end rot. Over the years this variety stands out as a farm favorite slicer and sauce tomato. It was first introduced to the USA in the 1950s from Greece. Indeterminate.
Wapsipinicon Peach Tomato - Solanum lycopersicon - 50 seeds/pack \| 80-90 days - Smallish yellow tomato with a distinctive peachy fuzz on the skin. Delightful fruity flavor. It is easy to sit down and eat a few of these right off the vine; like eating sunshine:)
Yellow Brandywine Tomato - Solanum lycopersicon - 50 seeds/pack \| 80-90 days - Large yellow to orange fruits have shape of a brandywine with a citrus flavor. Very beautiful with medium production. Definitely a great colored tomato! Indeterminate.
Zapotec Tomato - Solanumn lycopersicon - 50 seeds/pack \| 80-90 days \| Heirloom - Zapotec is an heirloom originating from near Oaxaca, Mexico. They are the native tomato of the region.These large fruits are surprisingly light with little water weight and firm, sturdy walls suitable for grilling or stuffing. Pale red with many pleats. Sliced they resemble a lace doily. Light and elegant taste. These were a top taster's choice during our Tomato Tasting Fest 2011. Indeterminate.