Sow True Seed: Open Pollinated, Non Hybrid & Untreated Seed

Sow True Seed: Open Pollinated, Non Hybrid & Untreated Seed

2. table of contents
We begin our fourth season with gratitude for the extraordinary support you’ve shown us as
we’ve grown together in our community and in your gardens. This year’s open-pollinated and
heirloom seed offering features over 400 varieties of rare and exceptional vegetables, beautiful
flowers, and wonderfully useful herbs. Most of our new varieties were either produced in our
seed gardens or by our expanding network of regional growers (check out page 71 to meet
some of our seed growers this year). In response to customer requests, this year we will offer
organic and untreated cover crop seeds, starting on February 1st on our website (p. 20).
Check out the competitive pricing on our ever-expanding bulk seed selection, and our seasonal
offerings such as Sweet Potato Slips (p. 44), Asparagus Crowns (p. 7), Seed Garlic (p. 24), and
onion plants (p. 32).
In an ongoing effort to make growing our own food accessible to everyone, Sow True Seed
continues to donate seeds to schools throughout Western North Carolina through our
partner, Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) as well as to many deserving
community gardens and projects around the world, including gardens in Haiti, Jamaica, and
Ghana. We are also continuing our “Seed Money” Fundraiser Program to help schools and
nonprofits raise money by selling our heirloom seed within their communities (p. 67).
We are participating in the development of the Asheville-Buncombe County Food Policy
Counsel and the Southeast Organic Seed Working Group , which are exploring ways
to increase organic seed production in the southeast by expanding cooperative breeding to
select varieties best suited to our region’s conditions.
As the world around us seems to get more complicated, we are still working to provide
the highest quality open-pollinated and heirloom seeds available. This task is becoming
considerably more difficult with the escalation of genetic engineering (GE) in agriculture.
Unlabeled and untested, pollen drift from these GE crops is a threat to the integrity of organic
and non-GM crops. This is in direct conflict with our right to produce and consume pure, natural
food. For this reason, Sow True Seed has joined 82 other farmers, seed companies, and advocacy
groups to form the class action lawsuit, The Organic Seed Grower and Trade Association,
(OSGATA), et al. v. Monsanto, filed by the Public Patent Foundation. The lawsuit seeks to prevent
litigation from Monsanto towards certified organic growers who encounter cross-contamination
with GE seed through no fault of their own, and challenges the validity of Monsanto’s patents on
“Roundup Ready” seed varieties.
To bring this message home, Sow True Seed has launched a GMO-FREE WNC Petition (p. 5)
that seeks to establish agriculture zones throughout Western North Carolina free from
Genetically Modified crops. The petition gives a voice to the overwhelming majority of people
who support mandatory labeling of GM ingredients in our food. We ask you to join us in signing
the petition on-line at: www.sowtrueseed.com/gmo-free-wnc.
With a busy and exciting year ahead,
we hope you will stay connected with
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We love to share our world with you,
and learn more about you, our valued
customer!
With many thanks and sincere wishes
for a happy and prosperous harvest,
The Sow True Seed Team
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ABOUT OUR SEED      4
GMO-FREE WNC PETITION      5
VEGETABLES p. 6-48
Amaranth       6
Arugula      6
Asian Greens (Baby 
Choi, Mizuna, Tatsoi)      7
Asparagus      7
Beans (Asparagus, Dry, Lima, 
Pole, Runner, Snap Bush, Soy)     8-11
Beets      12
Broccoli      13
Brussels Sprouts      14
Cabbage      14-15
Cardoon      15
Carrots      16
Caulifl ower      17
Celery & Celeriac      17
Chard      18
Collards      19
Corn      19-20
NEW! COVER CROPS 20
Cowpea      21
Cress      21
Cucumbers      22
Eggplant      23
Endive      23
Garlic      24
Gourds      25
Kale      25-26
Kohlrabi      26
Leeks        26
Lettuce      27-28
Mache      40
Melons      29
Mustard Greens      30
Okra      31
Onions      31-32
Parsnips      32
Peas      33
Peppers      34-36
Potatoes      36
Pumpkin      37
Radish      38
Radicchio      40
Rutabaga      39
Salsify      39
Sorghum      39
Specialty Greens (Braising,  
Lambsquarters, Orach)     40
Spinach      40-41
Squash      41-43
Sweet Potatoes      44
Tomatoes      45-46
Turnips      47
Watermelons      47-48
HERBS p. 49-53
Anise Hyssop      49
Ashwaganda      49
Basil      49
Bee Balm      50
Borage      50
Burdock      50
Calendula      50
Catnip      50
Chamomile      50
Chaste Tree      50
Chervil      50
Chives      50
Cilantro      51
Clary Sage      51
Codonopsis      51
Dill      51
Echinacea      51
Epazote      51
Fennel      51
Feverfew      51
Flax      52
Hyssop      52
Lemon Balm      52
Lovage      52
Marjoram      52
Motherwort      52
Mullein      52
Nasturtium      52
Parsley      52-53
Pennyroyal      53
Sage      53
Siberian Motherwort      52
Spilanthes      53
St. John’s Wort      53
Summer Savory      53
Thyme      53
Valerian      53
Violet Mustard      53
Woad      53
Yarrow      53
FLOWERS/FLOWER MIXES p. 54-58
Bachelor Button      54
Castor Bean      54
Cosmos      54
Daisies      54
Dianthus      54
Love Lies Bleeding      54
Lupine      54
Marigolds      55
Money Plant      55
Moonfl ower      55
Morning Glory      55
Poppy      55
Spider Flower Mix      55
Sunfl owers      55-56
Tithonia      56
Zinnias      56
Annual Cut Flower Mix     57
Bee Feed Mix      57
Benefi cial Attractant Mix     57
Hummingbird, Butterfl y, 
Songbird Mix      57
Low Grow Flower Mix      57
Partial Shade Flower Mix     57
South East Native Flower Mix     58
South East Naturalizing 
Flower Mix      58
FALL-WINTER
PLANTING GUIDELINES      58
SAFE SEED PLEDGE 59
SEED COLLECTIONS 60-61
BOOKS 62-63
SEED PLANTING GUIDE 64-65
EVENTS  66
PROGRAMS 67
RETAIL STORE INFO & POLICIES 68
ORDER FORM 69-70
MEET OUR SEED GROWERS 71

3. Consisting of a patchwork of rural communities that encompass 9,700 square miles,
Western North Carolina’s Southern Appalachian Mountains support more botanical
diversity than any other temperate region in the western hemisphere. The traditional
native and immigrant seed savers in our mountains have produced some of the finest
vegetable varieties available. Heirloom seed inventories have concluded we have more
garden and pole bean varieties than any other region globally. Our ancestors preserved,
and we continue to sustain, one the most enduring regional agricultures in North America.
Please join us in our efforts to pass it on with care and respect.
GMO-FREE WNC PETITION
This petition supports the consumers, farmers and gardeners of Western
North Carolina (WNC) by seeking to establish agriculture zones that are free from
genetically modified (GM) crops and by asking for regulations to establish food
labeling for ingredients containing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).
Because:
1. Genetically Modified (GM) crops are not being adequately tested
or monitored and proven safe for human and livestock health;
2. Uncontrollable pollen drift from GM crops threatens wild plant species and
open-pollinated and heirloom varieties with mutation and possible extinction;
3. Pollen drift to neighboring organic crops threatens the integrity of organic
food, which prohibits the use of GM seeds and ingredients;
4. GM crops increase the use of herbicides and pesticides that contaminate our
soil and water and encourage the adaptation of highly resistant weeds and pests;
5. And because consumers with doubts have no recourse because there is no
legal requirement to label Genetically Modified ingredients in the food we eat.

We hereby petition our elected officials to enact a moratorium
on the planting of GM crops in WNC and to require labeling of
GM ingredients in our region’s food supply.
about our seed
Our Seed Collection
We grow and source a broad selection of premium quality vegetable, herb, flower and cover crop varieties that have survived the test of time based on their dependability, usefulness and distinctive characteristics. The seeds we source come from our network of skilled regional growers and independently-owned North American seed producers.
Open-Pollinated/Non Hybrid & Untreated: Sow True Seed exclusively offers
open-pollinated/non-hybrid seed that is not treated with fungicide or chemicals of any
kind. When properly saved and replanted, open-pollinated varieties will reproduce “true”
to the characteristics of the parent plants, providing the primary link to sustainability and
food sovereignty. Conversely, replanting seeds from F-1 hybrid and genetically modified
varieties will reproduce unstable and unreliable characteristics that result in a seasonal
dependence on the corporations that hold their patents.
Heirloom: Heirlooms are defined as open-pollinated varieties that were in circulation in
1940, prior to the introduction of F1 hybrids. Many heirlooms are much older and
have been passed down by families and traditional cultures for generations.
Certified Organic: Organically grown varieties are indicated by the word ORGANIC
printed after the variety name. Organic seed is grown and processed in accordance
with the USDA’s National Organic Program. Sow True Seed is inspected and Certified
Organic by the USDA accredited agency Quality Certification Services (www.qcsinfo.org).
Ecologically Grown (ECO): A seed industry term that indicates varieties that are grown
with ecological farming methods that are free from synthetic herbicides, pesticides,
fertilizers and genetically modified seed.
Certified Naturally Grown (CNG): – An international, peer-reviewed certification
program for direct market growers of produce and livestock that prohibits the use
of synthetic herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, hormones and genetically
modified seed.
Quality T esting: To insure our customers receive the highest quality seed, we
perform germination tests with in-house standards that exceed the USDA’s minimum
percentages for germination.
JOIN US FOR A GMO-FREE WNC
to sign:
To sign the petition, please visit our website, www.sowtrueseed.com – click the top left green button on the homepage, or visit our direct petition link at:
www.sowtrueseed.com/gmo-free-wnc
Or, visit our retail store to hand-sign the petition. Your help collecting signatures is greatly appreciated. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to solicit signatures on behalf of GMO-FREE WNC. We will be presenting this petition on Earth Day, 2012 to North Carolina leaders. Help us spread the word!
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4. Amaranth - Hopi Red Dye,
ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. 5-6’ tall. A beautiful ornamental with
edible leaves that produces a nutritious, gluten-free
grain. Used ceremonially, as a food dye, and as an
attractive dried flower.
Item NumberSize Price
087-002-1-G Packet 0.5 gram 2.75
087-002-2-G 2 grams 5.00
amaranth
Amaranth • Amaranthus A traditional food plant in Africa and the
Americas, Amaranth is a great staple with gluten-free edible seeds and succulent leaves
that can be eaten fresh or cooked. Often grown as an ornamental with beautiful flowers
that can be dried.
Nutrients: protein, vitamins C and B6, riboflavin, thiamin, folate,
pantothenic acid, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, iron, and calcium.
Growing Guidelines: Easy-to-grow annual plant with light frost tolerance.
Sow in the spring and early summer. Amaranth will easily self-seed the following year.
Plant Seeds: 1/8”deep with 3” between seeds in rows 18” apart. Soil Temp: 60-85°F
Days to Seed Emergence: 8-12. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 6”. Seeds/oz: 25,000
Seed Wt./100’ Row: 1/16 oz. Days to Harvest: Young greens in 30-40. Flowers in
45-70. Grain, 75-110.
Seed Viability: 3-10 years.
Amaranth - Red Garnet
HEIRLOOM. Edible-leaf variety with spoon-shaped, oval
leaves. Green leaves with a red center and veins. A
beautiful, exotic and delicious salad mix accent. 50 days.
Item NumberSize Price
087-001-1-C Packet 0.5 gram 2.25
087-001-2-C 1/8 oz 3.50
087-001-3-C 1 oz 7.50
Item NumberSize Price
002-005-1-C 1 gram 2.25
002-005-2-C 1 oz 8.95
002-005-3-C 1/4 lb 18.00
002-005-4-C 1/2 lb 27.00
002-005-5-C 1 lb 39.00
Arugula - Arugula
Certified naturally grown. Hardy, dark-green wide leaves. Unique watercress-like flavor. 30 days.
Arugula - Arugula
ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. 40 days. Hardy, dark-green
wide leaves. Unique watercress-like flavor. 30 days.
Item NumberSize Price
002-004-1-G Packet 1 gram 2.75
002-004-2-G 1/8 oz 6.90
002-004-3-G 1/4 oz 8.85
002-004-4-G 1/2 oz 11.25
arugula
Arugula • Eruca sativa This mildly spicy leafy green (also called garden
rocket, rocket, or rucola) is native to the Middle East where it has long been prized.
A hardy annual, arugula has grown in popularity in the US in recent years. Tender,
delicate greens add a peppery zing to the palate when eaten raw, dressed or cooked.
Arugula is a very popular ingredient of salad mixes. It may also be lightly steamed
with other greens such as mustard or turnip or used in creamed soups.
Nutrients:
vitamins A, C, and K, folate, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous,
and manganese.
Growing Guidelines: Very easy-to-grow by direct seed in full sun. Planted from
early spring into the summer and again late in the season. Arugula is
very fast-growing, quick to bolt in warm weather, and if allowed to flower, will readily
self-seed. Succession plantings every 2-3 weeks are recommended for a continual
harvest.
Plant Seeds: 1/8” deep with 1-2” between seeds, in rows 15” apart. Soil
Temp:
50-85°F. Days to Seed Emergence: 3-7. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 4”
baby greens, 12” mature greens.
Companions: kale, lettuce, cress, carrots. Seeds/oz:
13,000.
Seed Wt./100’ Row: 3g. Yield/100’ row: 30-40#. Days to Harvest:
young leaves in 20, mature greens in 35.
Seed Viability in ideal storage: 3-4 yrs.
NEW! Amaranth - Golden Giant
ECO. 6-7’ tall plants that yield a pound of delicious
grain per plant. Young green leaves are edible and
a great addition to salads. Stem, veins, and flowers
are a lovely golden color. A great variety for both
food and ornamental use. Can be planted anytime
after danger of frost. 110 days.
Item NumberSize Price
087-005-1-C Packet - 1 gram2.95
asian greens
Our collection of leafy Asian vegetables from the Brassica family.
Asian Greens - Baby Choi, ORGANIC
Compact, vase shaped plants with dark-green leaves. Cold and heat resistant. Eat fresh or cooked. 45 days.
Item NumberSize Price
003-009-1-G Packet 1.5 gram 2.75
003-009-2-G 1/8 oz 5.50
003-009-3-G 1/4 oz 7.25
003-009-4-G 1 oz 11.20
tatsoi mizuna golden
giant
arugula
Asian Greens - Mizuna, ORGANIC
Long slender white ribs with bright green serrated leaves. Delicious mild flavor. Use raw or cooked. Planted early spring or late summer. 21 days to harvest micro-greens and 40 days for mature heads.
Item NumberSize Price
003-010-1-G Packet 1.2 gram 2.75
003-010-2-G 1/8 oz 4.95
Asian Greens - Mizuna
Long slender white ribs with bright green serrated leaves. Delicious mild flavor. Use raw or cooked. Planted early spring or late summer. 21 days to harvest micro-greens and 40 days for mature heads.
Item NumberSize Price
003-008-1-C Packet 1.2 grams 1.95
003-008-2-C 1/4 oz 2.95
003-008-3-C 1 oz 6.10
003-008-4-C 1/4 lb 13.00
003-008-5-C 1/2 lb 21.00
NEW! Amaranth - Montana Popping
ECO. Rare. 4-6’ tall plants with bright green leaves and dense, high-yielding flower heads. The seeds are a beautiful golden-orange color and can be used in flours and for popping. The young leaves are edible. Also called Manna de Montana. 98-110 days.
Item NumberSize Price
087-006-1-C Packet .5 gram 2.95
087-006-2-C 1 oz 10.00
Asian Greens - Tatsoi
HEIRLOOM. Attractive, deep green spoon-shaped leaves on narrow white stems. Delicious in salads and stir fry dishes.
Item NumberSize Price
003-016-1-C Packet 1.5 gram 2.25
003-016-2-C 1/8 oz 4.25
003-016-3-C 1/2 oz 9.25
003-016-4-C 1 oz 14.30
003-016-5-C 1/4 lb 28.80
asparagus
Asparagus - Mary Washington
HEIRLOOM. Perennial. Strong growing variety produces long, thick spears in May and June. Rust resistant, vigorous, sweet, tender and succulent.
Item NumberSize Price
006-001-1-C Packet 2.5 grams 2.50
006-001-2-C 10 grams 6.95
006-001-3-C 20 grams 8.95
006-001-4-C 40 grams 15.00
Asparagus • A. officinalis Asparagus is native to the Mediterranean and
has been cultivated for many centuries. The mature plants, which are either male or
female, are lacy and fern-like, with the female plants bearing red berries in the fall. It is a
hardy, delicious, and very nutritious vegetable whose spears are harvested and enjoyed
in the early spring. It takes a fair amount of work to prepare and plant asparagus, but
the rewards are well worth the effort. A well planned asparagus bed will deliver tasty
delicacies for decades. Unless you can flash freeze asparagus, this is one vegetable
to be enjoyed when it is fresh, and then eagerly awaited next season.
Nutrients: dietary
fiber, vitamins C, K, B6, and A, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc.
Growing Guidelines: Winter hardy, frost-tolerant perennial that grows in full
sun or partial shade. Transplant established seedlings or 1 yr old crowns in the spring
or fall into fertile, well-cultivated trenches 12” wide and 8-10” deep in rows 18-24” apart.
Cover the crowns with about 2 inches of soil, as the ferns emerge and grow, gradually fill
in the furrows with layers of rich soil and organic compost. Add 2-3” of aged mulch after
planting and each season.
Plant Seeds: 1/2” deep in 4-6” pots. Soil Temp: 65-80°F
Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing:
12” Companions: basil, marigold, nasturtium, parsley,
tomato.
Yield/100’ row: 400 spears. Seed Viability: 3-4 years.
Call or check our website on
February 1st for pricing and
to order Mary Washington
asparagus crowns.
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5. Bean, Pole - Kentucky Wonder
APPALACHIAN HEIRLOOM. Long, fleshy and stringless
pole bean. Early maturing, productive and very reliable.
Enjoyed fresh, canned, dried, and frozen. 68 days.
Item NumberSize Price
013-002-1-C Packet - 21 grams2.25
013-002-2-C 1/4 lb 4.95
013-002-3-C 1/2 lb 6.50
013-002-4-C 1 lb 9.75
wnc greasy bumblebee cherokee
asparagusbean
Asparagus Bean • Vigna unguiculata
NEW! Bean, Asparagus -
Stickless Wonder
ECO. A rare dwarf type. Produces bunches of 12” long light green pods that are best harvested at 10” or less. This bushy variety does not require poles for support. 54 days.
Item NumberSize Price
106-002-1-C Packet - 5 grams 2.95
NEW! Bean, Asparagus -
Yard Long Red Seeded
HEIRLOOM. Plants produce very long light green pods. Plants are reliable, heavy producers that should be harvested when pods are 12-15”. Should be grown on supports. Thrive in hot weather and are resistant to bean beetles. Flavor is sweet and mild. Can be cooked in the same fashion as dry beans. 75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
106-001-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Bean, Dry - Arikara Y ellow
ECO. A prolific bushy variety. Plants produce yellow-tan seeds that are great for baking. Has a good drought tolerance. Seeds were originally obtained from the Arikara tribe of North Dakota. 80 days.
Item NumberSize Price
009-006-1-C Packet - 14 grams2.50
dry bean • Phaseolus vulgaris Beans, which have been cultivated for
thousands of years throughout the world, are part of the legume family. They grow
in pods and come in a huge profusion of colors and forms. They are eaten both fresh
and dried and grow on plants that can stand alone (bush beans) or on vines (pole and
runner beans) which need trellising of some kind. They have the ability to fix nitrogen
in the soil and thus make good rotation partners in the garden for plants with a high
requirement for nitrogen. Leave beans on the vines to dry.
Nutrients: dietary fiber,
protein, vitamins A and C and riboflavin.
Growing Guidelines: Direct seed after danger of frost in well-drained soil
which has had a chance to warm up. Beans can be planted in succession until
mid-summer.
Plant Seeds: 1” deep, with 2-3” between seeds in rows 12-18” apart.
Soil Temp: 75-90° F. Days to Seed Emergence: 8-16. Companions: beets, carrots,
cabbage family, radish, nasturtium.
Antagonists: basil, onions, garlic, fennel, leek.
Seeds/oz: 90 Seed Wt./100’ Row: 8 oz. Yield/100’ row: 40-50 lbs.
Days to Harvest: 60-90 days. Seed Viability in good conditions: 3-6 years.
tiger eye
Bean, Dry - October
RARE HEIRLOOM. Native American dry bean variety dating
back to the 1830s from the Cherchei Nation in Tennessee.
Prolific producer and a great winter staple. Bush habit.
85-90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
009-003-1-C Packet - 14 grams2.95
NEW! Bean, Dry - Bumblebee
ECO. This Maine heirloom produces large, striking white seeds with a dark splash of maroon-black at the eye. High vitamin and mineral content. Stout 16” plants produce 5” pods with 3-5 large seeds each. Bush habit. 85-98 days.
Item NumberSize Price
009-007-1-C 1 oz 2.95
NEW! Bean, Dry - Peregion
ECO. This Oregon heirloom produces perhaps the most beautiful of all dry beans, most are striped or marbled. These small-sized beans are excellent for baking and soups. Hardy, very productive bush-type plants. Disease resistant and easy to grow. 95 days.
Item NumberSize Price
009-008-1-C Packet - 14 grams2.50
NEW! Bean, Dry - Hutterite Soup
ECO. A bushy, productive Hutterite heirloom. The greenish-yellow seeds have a distinctive dark ring around the eye. The seeds cook quickly and make a great creamy soup. 85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
009-004-1-C Packet - 21 grams2.50
NEW! Bean, Dry - Tiger Eye
ECO. Seeds are yellow with maroon stripes. Beans have a wonderfully rich flavor and smooth texture. Tender skins almost disappear when cooked. Great for chili or refried beans. Can also be used as fresh shell bean. Bush habit. 85-95 days.
Item NumberSize Price
009-005-1-C Packet - 14 grams2.95
009-005-2-C 1 oz 4.95
Continued bean
pole bean • Phaseolus vulgaris Pole beans are long-vined and therefore need trellising
of some kind. By taking advantage of vertical space, they produce more per square foot than other bean
varieties, and thus are preferred for compact gardens. Most pole bean varieties have continual harvest
throughout the growing season.
Growing Guidelines: Frost sensitive annual that is direct seeded and grows up to 8’ on trellises, poles,
tipis or sunflowers, to produce high yields and ease of harvest.
Plant Seeds: 1” deep with 2-3” between
seeds in rows 3-4’ apart.
Soil Temp: 60-80°F . Days to Emergence: 8-16. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing:
4-6”.
Companions: beets, carrots, squash, cabbage family, nasturtium, sunflowers. Seeds/oz: 60 Seed
Wt./100’ Row:
6 oz. Yield/100’ row: 150-200 lbs. Days to Harvest: 60-80. Seed Viability: 3-6 years.
Bean, Pole - Rattlesnake
HEIRLOOM. Dark-green pod with purple streaks.
High yields of tender, stringless, 7” pods. Can reach
up to 10’ tall. Also used as a dry bean. 65 days.
Item NumberSize Price
013-001-1-C Packet - 21 grams2.25
013-001-2-C 1/4 lb 4.25
013-001-3-C 1 lb 9.75
Bean, Pole - Romano
HEIRLOOM. An Italian variety with high yields of 6” flat stringless pods. 65 days.
Item NumberSize Price
013-005-1-C Packet - 30 grams2.50
013-005-2-C 1/4 lb 5.60
013-005-3-C 1/2 lb 7.40
013-005-4-C 1 lb 12.50
Bean, Pole - King of the Garden
HEIRLOOM. A vigorous variety of pole lima bean with dark-green and creamy white pods and a honey-like flavor. Vines grow to 10 feet. 88 days.
Item NumberSize Price
011-003-1-C Packet - 30 grams2.50
011-003-2-C 1/4 lb 4.95
011-003-3-C 1/2 lb 8.95
011-003-4-C 1 lb 12.50
Lima Bush bean • Phaseolus limensis
NEW! Bean, Lima Bush -
Dixie Speckled Butterpea
ECO. A rare dwarf type. Produces bunches of 12” long light green pods that are best harvested at 10” or less. This bushy variety does not require poles for support. 54 days.
Item NumberSize Price
109-001-1-C Packet 2.50
NEW! Bean, Pole - Lazy Wife Greasy
ECO. North Carolina Heirloom. Large, prolific plants produce thick, very fleshy, and stringless pods. Pods remain tender until the beans are quite large. A great shelling bean as well. 78 days.
Item NumberSize Price
011-004-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Bean, Pole -
Greasy, WNC Market
ECO. A traditional mountain favorite. Smooth, green-skinned string beans have an incredibly delicious flavor. A mix of regionally grown greasy varieties collected from vendors at the WNC Farmer’s Market. 85 days. Limited supply in 2012.
Item NumberSize Price
013-007-1-C Packet 2.95
Bean, Pole - Greasy, Long
RARE APPALACHIAN HEIRLOOM. A Western North Carolina market variety, pods have glossy “greasy” skin which reduces wilting. Unique buttery bean flavor. Remove pod strings prior to eating. Longer than Greasy Cut Short, 6-8” long pods. 85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
013-004-1-C Packet - 14 gramscall
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Bean, Pole - Greasy, Cut Short
RARE APPALACHIAN HEIRLOOM. A Western North Carolina market variety. Pods have glossy “greasy” skin which reduces wilting. Unique buttery bean flavor. Remove pod strings prior to eating. Pods 4-5” long. 85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
013-003-1-C Packet - 14 grams
013-003-2-C 1 oz
013-003-3-C 2 oz
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asparagusbean Continued Continued bean
Bean, Runner - Scarlet Runner
HEIRLOOM. Fat, slightly fuzzy pods filled with a rich, savory
flavor bean. Eat pods early or shell as pods mature. Scarlet
flowers attract hummingbirds. 75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
014-001-1-C Packet - 20 grams2.50
scarlet
runnerRunner Bean • Perennial vining legumes that are grown as an annual in
temperate climates. The green pods are edible whole but in some varieties (the scarlet
runner) tend to become fibrous early, and only the seeds within are eaten fresh or as
dried beans. The starchy roots are still eaten by Central American Indians. In the US,
the scarlet runner is widely grown for its red flowers that attract hummingbirds.
Nutrients: dietary fiber, protein, vitamins A and C and riboflavin.
Growing Guidelines: Direct seed after danger of frost in well-drained soil which
has had a chance to warm up. Beans can be planted in succession until mid-summer.
Plants can be left to “run” on the ground or grow on short trellises.
Plant Seeds:
1” deep, with 2-3” spacing in rows 12-18” apart.
Soil Temp: 75-90°F.
Days to Seed Emergence: 8-16 days. Companions: beets, carrots, cabbage family,
radish, nasturtium.
Antagonists: basil, onions, garlic, fennel, leek. Seeds/oz: 40-65.
Seed Wt./100’ Row: 8 oz. Yield/100’ row: 80 lbs. Days to Harvest: 50-75 days.
Seed Viability: 3-6 years.
Snap Bush Bean • Phaseolus vulgaris Snap bush beans are quick
and easy to grow. Trellising is not necessary, and most varieties have 1-2 flushes of
harvest.
Nutrients: dietary fiber, protein, vitamins A and C and riboflavin.
Growing Guidelines: Direct seed after danger of frost in well-drained soil
which has had a chance to warm up. Can be planted in succession until mid-summer.
Plant Seeds: 1” deep, with 2-3” spacing in rows 12-18” apart. Soil Temp: 75-90°F.
Days to Emergence: 8-16 days. Companions: beets, carrots, cabbage family, radish,
nasturtium.
Antagonists: basil, onions, garlic, fennel, leek. Seeds/oz: 90.
Seed Wt./100’ Row: 8 oz. Yield/100’ row: 80 lbs. Days to Harvest: 50-75 days.
Seed Viability in good conditions:
3-6 years.
strike
Bean, Snap Bush - Dragon Tongue
HEIRLOOM. Remarkably flavored large yellow pods with
bright purple streaks. A high yielding, versatile bean
eaten fresh, shelled or dried. 57-95 days.
Item NumberSize Price
016-009-1-C Packet - 14 grams2.50
016-009-2-C 2 oz 5.25
Bean, Snap Bush - Cherokee Wax
NATIVE AMERICAN HEIRLOOM. Bush-type plant produces excellent yields of 6” long yellow wax beans. Excellent fresh, canned, or frozen. 58 days.
Item NumberSize Price
016-004-1-C Packet - 14 grams2.25
016-004-2-C 1/4 lb 3.95
016-004-3-C 1 lb 8.95
Item NumberSize Price
107-001-1-C Packet - 28 grams2.95
107-001-2-C 1/2 lb 6.10
107-001-3-C 1 lb 11.25
NEW! Bean, Fava, Aquadulce
Very straight, dark green, 7” pods are borne on 22-26” tall sturdy bushes. Seeds are mottled purple. Great bush bean flavor. The concentrated sets are easy to harvest. Does not need to be trellised. 65 days.
Bean, Snap Bush -
Kentucky Wonder Bush
HEIRLOOM. A dark-green, very flavorful bush variety.
Good yields and easy to harvest. 58 days.
Item NumberSize Price
016-001-1-C Packet - 14 grams2.25
016-001-2-C 1/4 lb 3.95
016-001-3-C 1/2 lb 5.95
016-001-4-C 1 lb 8.95
Item NumberSize Price
016-011-1-G Packet - 14 grams2.95
NEW! Bean, Snap Bush -
Maxibel Haricot Vert, ORGANIC
Very straight, dark green, 7” pods are borne on 22-26” tall sturdy bushes. Seeds are mottled purple. Great bush bean flavor. The concentrated sets are easy to harvest. Does not need to be trellised. 65 days.
Bean, Snap Bush - Provider
HEIRLOOM. A favorite of many market growers with green 5-8” pods and early high yields. Widely-adapted, stress-tolerant and good disease resistance. 50 days.
Item NumberSize Price
016-002-1-C Packet - 14 grams2.25
016-002-2-C 1/4 lb 3.95
016-002-3-C 1/2 lb 5.95
016-002-4-C 1 lb 8.95
Bean, Snap Bush - Strike
HEIRLOOM. Large vigorous grower with high yields. Attractive, very smooth green pods about 5.5“ long. Holds well for shipping. 55 days.
Item NumberSize Price
016-003-1-C Packet - 14 grams2.50
016-003-2-C 1 oz 4.50
Item NumberSize Price
016-008-1-C Packet - 14 grams1.95
016-008-2-C 1/4 lb 3.95
016-008-3-C 1/2 lb 5.95
Bean, Snap Bush -
Tendergreen Improved
HEIRLOOM. This vigorous plant produces long, straight
and perfectly round 6” pods. Unusually long pods boost
yields. Great home garden or market variety. 52 days.
Bean, Snap Bush - Royal Burgundy
HEIRLOOM. Delicious 5” long, deep purple pods are
highly productive. Beautiful display for market.
Stringless pods turn green when cooked. 55 Days.Item NumberSize Price
016-010-1-C Packet - 14 grams2.50
016-010-2-C 1/4 lb 5.90
Bean, Snap Bush - Royal Purple
Pod, ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. Delicious 5” long,
deep purple pods are highly productive. Beautiful
display for market. Stringless pods turn green when
cooked. 55 Days.
Item NumberSize Price
016-007-1-G Packet - 14 grams2.75
016-007-2-G 2 oz 5.25
NEW! Bean, Snap Bush - Romano
A bush version of the “Romano Pole Bean.” Low spreading plants produce straight, thick pods. Pods are stringless. Good for canning, freezing, and eating raw. Resistant to rust which makes this variety productive in fall. 63 days.
Item NumberSize Price
016-012-1-C Packet 2.50
016-012-2-C 1/4 lb 4.80
016-012-3-C 1/2 lb 6.40
016-012-4-C 1 lb 11.20
giant
midori
edamame
Soy Bean • A staple of Japanese cuisine, Edamame are unique soybeans that
are harvested at the green stage. They are lightly boiled in water and eaten as a snack
or appetizer by popping the beans out of the pods. An easy-to-grow, highly nutritious,
delicious snack that is very popular with children.
Nutrients: dietary fiber, protein,
vitamins A and C and riboflavin.
Growing Guidelines: Frost sensitive annual. Direct seed into well-cultivated soil
after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to 55-60 degrees.
Plant Seeds:
1⁄2 inch deep with 2-4” between seeds, in rows 30 inches apart. Soil Temp: 55°F
Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 8-10”. Companions: All plants grow well with
soybeans.
Seeds/oz: 100-130. Days to Harvest: 65-90 days.
Bean, Soy - Edamame,
Midori Giant, ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. Early variety and heavy producer. Large
seeds produce 2-3 beans per pod. 70 Days.
Item NumberSize Price
093-003-1-G Packet - 14 grams2.95
093-003-2-G 1 oz 4.95
093-003-3-G 1/4 lb 16.00
Bean, Soy - Edamame, Mojo Green
Bushy, erect plants with abundant pods containing 2-3 beans each. Vigorously growing edamame. 92 days.
Item NumberSize Price
093-001-1-C Packet - 14 grams2.95
093-001-2-C 1/4 lb 6.75
093-001-3-C 1/2 lb 13.50
093-001-4-C 1 lb 24.00
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simply browse our online seed offering!
Bean, Runner - White Half Runner
HEIRLOOM. Bushy plants produce fleshy 4” pods. Beans have a sweet flavor. Heat and drought tolerant. Can be eaten fresh when harvested young. Produces heavy yields early. Can be frozen, canned or used as a shell bean for winter baking. 60 days.
Item NumberSize Price
014-002-1-C Packet - 21 grams2.95
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7. beet broccoli
Beet • Beta vulgaris Beets, often called beetroot, table or garden beet, are
one of those useful vegetables in the garden from which every part can be eaten. In
the Chenopod family, it is related to chard and spinach, evident in the tender, young
beet greens which are delicious and highly nutritious. Beets are eaten raw, boiled,
sliced in salads, pickled, roasted, used in soups or as food coloring. Beets will store
for 1-4 months depending on the variety and can be canned, frozen, pickled, juiced
and dehydrated.
Nutrients: dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, B6, thiamine, riboflavin,
folate, niacin, iron, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Growing Guidelines: Easy-to-grow, moderately frost-tolerant biennial, direct
seeded in spring and summer into evenly moist soil in full sun. Succession planted
throughout the spring and late summer for harvest through the fall and into the winter.
Plant Seeds: 1/2” deep, with 1-2” between seeds, in rows 6-10” apart. Soil Temp:
45-75°F.
Days to Seed Emergence: 5-17. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 3-5”.
Companions: beets, carrots, lettuce onion, spinach, tomato, nasturtium, cilantro
and dill.
Antagonists: beans and strawberries. Seeds/oz: 2200. Seed Wt./100’
Row:
.5 oz. Yield/100’ row: 100 lbs. Days to harvest: 35 days for greens and
50-80 for roots.
Seed Viability in ideal storage: 2-3 years.
Beet - Detroit Dark Red, ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. Deep burgundy 3” globed shaped roots
with dark-green streaked leaves and crimson veins.
Very attractive and flavorful as root or greens.
Introduced in 1892. 50 Days.
Item NumberSize Price
018-002-1-G Packet - 2 grams 2.75
018-002-2-G 1/2 oz 5.30
Beet - Early Wonder
HEIRLOOM. Tasty and abundant greens with early producing, very flavorful red roots. Good for garden or container. 48 days.
Item NumberSize Price
018-003-1-C Packet - 2 grams 1.95
018-003-2-C 1/2 oz 3.25
018-003-3-C 1/4 lb 9.75
018-003-4-C 1/2 lb 16.50
018-003-5-C 1 lb 23.50
Beet - Chioggia
HEIRLOOM. An Italian variety with a very sweet and beautiful red root that shows concentric rings alternating white and garnet when sliced. 54 days.
Item NumberSize Price
018-006-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.25
018-006-2-C 1/4 oz 4.95
018-006-3-C 1/2 oz 7.25
018-006-4-C 1 oz 10.40
Beet - Green Top Bunching,
ORGANIC
Bright red, slightly flattened globes with
tender green tops. Excellent for bunching. 56 days.
Item NumberSize Price
018-009-1-G Packet - 2 grams 2.75
NEW! Beet - Lutz Green Leaf
A great variety for both fresh use and for fall harvest.
Stores very well in winter. One of the sweetest variet-
ies available. Retains its sweet flavor and texture even
when large. The fall leaves are edible and good for
salads. Also called “Winter Keeper.” 70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
018-011-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.50
018-011-2-C 1/4 oz 4.95
018-011-3-C 1 oz 10.40
018-011-4-C 1/4 lb 16.90
018-011-5-C 1 lb 25.00
NEW! Beet - Y ellow Mangel
HEIRLOOM This sweet, yellow variety has a more subtle flavor than red beets. The root can reach ten pounds and the large leaves make an excellent chard-like steamed green. Easy to grow and keeps well. Grows well in spring and fall. 65 days.
Item NumberSize Price
018-012-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.95
rapPini spring raab di cicco waltham
Broccoli • B. oleracea - B. rapa Like its relatives in the Brassica family, Broccoli, popularized
in modern times by the Italians, is a highly nutritious cool season vegetable. With tree-like stalks, It can be
steamed, shredded into slaw, stir-fried, and eaten raw. Best storage method is freezing. Some experts
claim that broccoli, when steamed, helps reduce overall cholesterol because of its high dietary fiber content.
Nutrients: dietary fiber, vitamins C and K, potassium, folate, beta-carotene and the phytochemical quercitin.
Growing Guidelines: Moderate frost-tolerant biennial. Direct seeded and transplanted in spring and
late summer in evenly moist soil and full sun.
Plant Seeds: 1/2” deep with 2-4” between seeds in rows 12-18”
apart.
Soil Temp: 50-80°F. Days to Seed Emergence: 4-10. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 18-24”.
Companions: beets, carrots, lettuce, onion, spinach, tomato, nasturtium, cilantro, dill. Antagonists: beans
and strawberries.
Seeds/oz: 7,000. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 5 grams. Average Yield/100’ row: 75lbs.
Days to Harvest: 50-85. Seed Viability: 4-5 years.
Broccoli - Di Ciccio, ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. A vigorous growing, light-green plant that
produces high yields of excellent quality 4” heads. This
tasty, compact 2-3’ plant was introduced in 1890. 55 days.
Item NumberSize Price
019-001-1-G Packet - 1.75 grams2.75
019-001-2-G 1/8 oz 4.10
019-001-3-G 1/4 oz 6.25
019-001-4-G 1 oz 12.60
019-001-5-G 1/4 lb 21.00
Broccoli -
Green Sprouting Calabrese
HEIRLOOM. An old-fashioned slow-bolting broccoli
with large, dark-green central heads that gives way
to multiple side shoots once cut. 60-90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
019-005-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams2.50
019-005-2-C 1/8 oz 3.95
019-005-3-C 1/4 oz 5.35
019-005-4-C 1 oz 8.40
NEW! Broccoli - Early Fall Rappini
An early bolting variety that produces tender, leafy flower shoots. Produces good yields of raab with a mustard-like flavor. Adapted well for early fall planting and winter harvest. Plants grow 18 to 24 inches tall. 45 days.
Item NumberSize Price
019-007-1-C Packet - 1.5 grams2.50
Broccoli - Waltham
Fall variety that tolerates frost. Produces 4-8” diameter heads with lateral buds after head is harvested. Low, compact plant. 74 days.
Item NumberSize Price
019-003-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams1.95
019-003-2-C 1/4 oz 3.95
019-003-3-C 1/2 oz 6.90
019-003-4-C 1 oz 8.00
019-003-5-C 1/4 lb 14.90
019-003-6-C 1 lb 26.00
Broccoli - Rappini Spring Raab,
ORGANIC
An Italian non-heading broccoli raab commonly
grown for its asparagus flavored early spring shoots.
55 days.
Item NumberSize Price
019-006-1-G Packet - 1.5 grams2.95
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Let my words,
like vegetables, be
tender and sweet–
for tomorrow I may
have to eat them.
- Author Unknown
Beet - Golden Detroit
HEIRLOOM. Dual purpose rich flavored bright golden smooth roots and succulent greens. Roots stay sweet, will not become fibrous when large and do not bleed like red beets. Introduced in 1928. 50-55 days.
Item NumberSize Price
018-010-1-C Packet - 2 grams
018-010-2-C 1/2 oz
018-010-3-C 1 oz
018-010-4-C 1/4 lb
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8. brussels sprouts Continued cabbage
Brussels Sprouts • B. oleracea As their name implies, Brussels
Sprouts were spread to the rest of the world from the region that is now Belgium and
Flanders. Another member of the Brassica family, these miniature-cabbage-looking
vegetables are very hardy and become sweeter after fall frosts. Once established in
the fall garden they can be harvested through much of the winter affording fresh food
in the cold months.
Nutrients: vitamins A, C, E, K, B6, thiamine, riboflavin, pantoth-
enic acid, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, dietary fiber.
Growing Guidelines: A very frost-tolerant, winter hardy biennial. Spring and
late summer planted, by either direct seed or transplant, into evenly moist soil in full
sun.
Plant Seeds: 1/4-1/2” deep with 4-6 “ between seeds, in rows 18-24” apart.
Soil Temp: 50-85°F. Days to Emergence: 5-17. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing:
18-24”.
Companions: beets and carrots. Antagonists: beans and strawberries.
Seeds/oz: 5,000. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 5 grams. Average Yield/100’ row: 60 lbs.
Days to Harvest: 80-100. Seed Viability: 4-5 years.
Brussels Sprouts - Long Island Improved
HEIRLOOM. Widely adapted commonly grown variety
with 50-100 1 1/4 to 1 1/2” tight dark-green sprouts.
Compact, semi-upright plants are 20” tall. 90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
021-001-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams2.25
021-001-2-C 1/8 oz 3.95
021-001-3-C 1/4 oz 6.40
021-001-4-C 1 oz 8.25
021-001-5-C 1/4 lb 16.80
021-001-6-C 1 lb 36.00
cabbage cardoon
Cabbage - Copenhagen Market
HEIRLOOM. This ole’ time Dutch variety is a gardener’s favorite featuring attractive blue-green colored leaves and compact growth. Produces 6-8” 3-4 lb. round, solid green heads. 65-75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
023-001-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams1.95
023-001-2-C 1/2 oz 6.35
023-001-3-C 1 oz 8.90
023-001-4-C 1/4 lb 11.75
023-001-5-C 1 lb 24.00
Cabbage - Charleston Wakefield
HEIRLOOM. 4-6 lb. dark-green uniform conical heads. A southern market favorite. 70-74 days.
Item NumberSize Price
023-006-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams2.25
023-006-2-C 1/4 oz 4.25
023-006-3-C 1 oz 6.50
023-006-4-C 1/2 lb 18.10
Cabbage - Early Jersey Wakefield
HEIRLOOM. This early and very reliable cabbage features 5-7” conical, solid, tightly-folded heads. Good overwintering variety with great flavor. 68 days.
Item NumberSize Price
023-003-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams1.95
023-003-2-C 1/4 oz 4.25
023-003-3-C 1 oz 6.50
023-003-4-C 1/4 lb 11.20
023-003-5-C 1 lb 23.00
Cabbage - Perfection Savoy
Dark-green, deeply crumpled (savoyed) leaves. A cold hardy excellent keeper. Rich flavor is enhanced with frost. 90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
023-007-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams2.50
023-007-2-C 1/8 oz 3.95
023-007-3-C 1/4 oz 5.90
023-007-4-C 1/2 oz 7.70
023-007-5-C 1 oz 11.20
023-007-6-C 1/4 lb 19.00
NEW! Cabbage - Red Acre
ORGANIC
Early variety cabbage. Small, compact plants, the best red storage variety with resistance to cabbage yellows and splitting. Beautiful reddish-purple heads. Delicious both cooked and raw. Adds flavor and color to salads, cole slaw, sauerkraut, and beautiful stuffed cabbage. 76 days.
Item NumberSize Price
023-008-1-G Packet - 1.5 grams2.75
023-008-2-G 1/8 oz 7.65
023-008-3-G 1/2 oz 9.50
023-008-4-G 1 oz 14.70
red acre PERFECTION
savoy
EARLY JERSEY
wakefield
It’s no use boiling your
cabbage twice.
- Irish proverb
Cardoon • Cynara cardunculus Also called Artichoke Thistle or Cardoni,
this thistle-like plant is native to the Mediterranean. A beautiful ornamental, with stalks
that are delicious steamed or braised, with an artichoke-like flavor.
Nutrients: vitamins
C, B6, folate (high), pantothenic acid, calcium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, copper,
manganese.
Growing Guidelines: Moderately frost hardy perennial, grown in full sun.
Plant Seeds: 6 weeks before danger of last frost, 1/4” deep In 6” containers.
Transplant with 18-24” between plants.
Soil Temp: 75°F.
Days to harvest: 120-150 days. Seed Viability: 4-5 years.
Cardoon - Large Smooth
HEIRLOOM. Robust growing 6’ tall plants with edible
roots and smooth thickened leaf stalks. 110-120 days.
Item NumberSize Price
103-001-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.95
103-001-2-C 1/8 oz 7.00
103-001-3-C 1 oz 23.00
Cabbage • B. oleracea Known to have been widely cultivated by the Greeks and Romans, and for
centuries before that in the Mediterranean region, where they are native. Cold tolerant and highly nutritious,
cabbages are eaten stuffed, steamed, in salads and slaws, in soup and as sauerkraut. To store for the winter
they can be pulled and placed roots down into a trench or hole, lined with mulch and then covered with mulch
and soil.
Nutrients: dietary fiber, vitamins C and K, potassium, folate, beta-carotene and flavonoids.
Growing Guidelines: Moderate frost tolerance. Direct seed or transplant in spring and late summer
in evenly moist soil and full sun. Succession plant for staggered harvest.
Plant Seeds: 1/4-1/2” deep with
4-6” between seeds in rows 18-24” apart.
Soil Temp: 45-85°F. Days to Emergence: 5-17. Thin T o/Mature
Plant Spacing:
18-24”. Companions: beets, carrots, dill, lettuce, onion, tomato, nasturtium, cilantro.
Seeds/oz: 7500. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 5 grams. Average yield/100’ row: 60 heads.
Days to Harvest: 90-120. Seed Viability: 4-5 years.
Brussels Sprouts - Catskill
Heavy yields of large, dark green, firm 1 1/4” - 1 3/4”
sprouts. Use mainly for fall crops, semi-dwarf 20-24”
tall plants. Direct seed mid-summer for fall/winter
harvest. Very winter hardy.
Item NumberSize Price
021-002-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams2.50
021-002-2-C 1/8 oz 4.75
021-002-3-C 1/4 oz 7.85
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9. carrot cauliflower
celery • celeriac
Carrot • Daucus carota Carrots come in a wonderful array of colors, sizes and varieties, and
provide delicious nutrition from early summer through winter. Wild carrot, which grows worldwide, shares
the same genus and species with domesticated carrots, although archeologists deem it unlikely that one
developed from the other. Present day, sweet rooted, orange carrots probably had their roots (pun intended)
in Afghanistan at least 2000 years ago and were probably purple and yellow. Carrots store well in the ground
under a thick layer of mulch or, alternatively, in damp sand placed in a cool environment that does not freeze.
Nutrients: vitamins A, C, D, E, K, B1 and B6, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous.
Growing Guidelines: A frost-tolerant biennial that is direct seeded in the full sun, early spring
through early fall. Carrots can be succession planted for sustained harvest throughout the year.
Established fall plantings may be stored in the ground over winter until needed or for an early spring harvest.
Plant Seeds: 1/4-1/2”deep with a 1/2” between seeds in rows 12-16” apart. Soil Temp: 45-85°F .
Days to Emergence: 6-21 Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 1-3”. Companions: beans, cabbage and
onion families, peas, rosemary, sage.
Seeds/oz: 18,000. Seed Wt./ 100’ Row: 10 grams
Yield/100’ row: 100 lbs. Days to Harvest: 65-80. Seed Viability: 3-5 years.
Carrot - Atomic Red
Coral-red 9” roots with medium tops. Cooking
deepens color and improves taste and texture. Main
season variety. Particularly high in lycopene, an
anti-oxidant thought to prevent cancer. 70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
026-005-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.95
026-005-2-C 1/8 oz 6.00
026-005-3-C 1/2 oz 10.00
026-005-4-C 1 oz 18.00
026-005-5-C 1/4 lb 39.00
Carrot - Cosmic Purple
Main season carrot with 6 -7” long deep purple roots and orange interior. Sweet carrot with a touch of spiciness. 70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
026-006-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.95
026-006-2-C 1/8 oz 6.00
026-006-3-C 1/2 oz 10.00
026-006-4-C 1 oz 18.00
Carrot - Danvers, ORGANIC
Widely adapted, productive, and heat tolerant. Produces dark orange roots 6-7” long that taper to a blunt point. Grows well in heavy clay soils. 75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
026-004-1-G Packet - 1 gram 2.75
026-004-2-G 4 grams 6.50
026-004-3-G 1 oz 11.10
Carrot - Little Finger
Very sweet, baby gourmet. Bright orange 3” cylindrical roots that have smooth skin and a very small core. Develops quickly and is best picked early for tender, young, bite-sized treats. 55-65 days.Item NumberSize Price
026-008-1-C Packet - 0.7 grams2.25
Carrot - Red Core Chantennay
HEIRLOOM. Premium all purpose, deep red-orange carrot. 5-6” long and 2 1/2” at shoulder. An excellent keeper that sweetens in storage. 65-75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
026-001-1-C Packet - 1 gram 1.95
026-001-2-C 4 grams 3.95
026-001-3-C 1 oz 7.50
026-001-4-C 1/4 lb 13.00
026-001-5-C 1 lb 32.00
Carrot - Scarlet Nantes
Medium, slender 6-7” orange skinned carrots. A sweet, high-moisture favorite for eating raw, cooking and juicing. Great keeper. 65 days.
Item NumberSize Price
026-002-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.25
026-002-2-C 4 grams 3.50
026-002-3-C 1 oz 6.75
026-002-4-C 1/4 lb 13.00
026-002-5-C 1 lb 32.00
Carrot - Tendersweet
One of the sweetest and most crisp carrots available, featuring 9-10” tapered deep orange, coreless roots. Holds its color during cooking. 75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
026-003-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.25
026-003-2-C 4 grams 3.95
026-003-3-C 1 oz 7.25
026-003-4-C 1/4 lb 13.00
026-003-5-C 1 lb 32.00
Cauliflower • B. oleracea Cauliflower was developed as a food crop
by the Italians and passed on to the French in the 16th century. It is eaten sauteed,
steamed, boiled, and pickled. It freezes well if cut into florets, blanched in boiling water
for a couple of minutes, then cooled quickly.
Nutrients: High in calcium and dietary
fiber, folate, vitamin C.
Growing Guidelines: A moderately frost-tolerant plant that is planted spring
through late summer in full sun.
Plant seeds: 1/4”deep in containers 25 days before
the hardest frosts will cease in your area. Transplant 18” between plants, 2’ between
rows, when nighttime temps won’t drop below 20 °F. As the heads begin to form, tie
their leaves to cover and protect them from sun burn (blanching).
Soil Temp: 50-85°F.
Days to Emergence : 5-15. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 18”. Companions: beets,
carrots, dill, lettuce, onion, spinach, tomato, nasturtium, cilantro.
Seeds/oz: 8,000.
Seed Wt./100’ Row: 4 grams. Yield/100’ row: 60 heads. Days to Harvest: 90-115.
Seed Viability: 4-5 years.
Celery/Celeriac • Apium graveolens Celery is a refreshing, crunchy
treat from the garden. Children love the stalks with some natural peanut butter. Celery
is used extensively in salads and soups and is also great when juiced. Celeriac is a
variety of celery that is grown for its root. This delicious root can be eaten raw in salads,
steamed, baked, boiled, pureed or stir-fried. It adds wonderful flavor when cooked and
mashed with potatoes. Celeriac may be stored in a cool and dry area of your home for
several weeks.
Nutrients: vitamins A, C, E, K (high), B6, folate, riboflavin, pantothenic
acid, calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, and manganese.
Growing Guidelines: A moderately frost hardy biennial that is grown in full
sun and planted late spring through early summer. Start your seeds indoors 10-12
weeks before the last frost. Place several seeds per cell as germination is naturally
low (50%) for all celery varieties. Light is required for seeds to germinate, so don’t
plant seeds too deeply into the soil.
Plant Seeds: 1/16” deep in pots and transplant
into the garden after last frost, 8-14” apart with 2’ between rows.
Soil Temp: 50-70°F.
Days to Emergence: 10-20. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 8-14”. Companions:
bush beans, brassicas, onions, parsley and tomato.
Seeds/oz: 75,000. Yield/100’
row
: 100 heads. Days to Harvest: 100-120. Seed Viability: 4-5 years.
Cauliflower - Self Blanch
Self-wrapping leaves protect the delicious 6-8” white
heads from heat and sunlight. Excellent choice for
gardeners and market growers. 68 days.
Item NumberSize Price
027-001-1-C Packet - 1.5 grams2.50
027-001-2-C 3 grams 4.65
027-001-3-C 1/2 oz 8.75
027-001-4-C 1 oz 12.40
027-001-5-C 1/4 lb 27.00
Cauliflower - Snowball Y Improved,
ORGANIC
6–7” smooth tight white heads. Vigorous
growing dwarf plants can be harvested over a long period. Recommended for fall crops. Self-blanching variety. 65–75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
027-002-1-G Packet - 1.5 grams2.95
NEW! Cauliflower - Violetta Italia
A distinctive variety that produces large purple heads that blanch to green when cooked. Has a mild broccoli-like flavor. Easy to grow. 85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
027-003-1-C Packet - 1.5 grams2.95
Celeriac - Giant Prague
HEIRLOOM. Large, 2-4” thick pure white roots store well for winter use. 110-120 days.
Item NumberSize Price
101-001-1-C Packet - 0.07 gram2.95
101-001-2-C 1/8 oz 11.50
101-001-3-C 1/4 oz 17.40
101-001-4-C 1 oz 36.00
NEW! Celery - Flat Leaf Cutting
Keeps producing after cutting. Use fresh in salads, cooked in soup, stew, and mixed vegetables. 80-85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
028-006-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.50
Celeriac is high in fiber, as well as
potassium, iron and vitamin C
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Carrot - Scarlet Nantes, ORGANIC
Medium, slender 6-7” orange-skinned carrot. A sweet, high-moisture favorite for eating raw, cooking and juicing. Great keeper. 65 days.
Item NumberSize Price
026-007-1-G Packet - 1 gram
unavailable for 2012
DANVERS little finger cosmic purple

10. corn
Corn • Zea mays Open-pollinated corn has become increasingly difficult to find
over the last 10 years. To protect from Hybrid and GMO pollen drift, we only source
seed that has been grown in greater isolations than standard practices, and test each
lot to ensure against genetically modified genes.
Nutrients: Protein, vitamins C and A,
thiamin, folate, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium.
Growing Guidelines: A frost sensitive annual that is direct seeded when
soil warms up, after danger of last frost. Succession planted for staggered harvest.
The rule of thumb is to grow at least four 10’ rows to assist its pollination by wind.
Traditionally planted with bean and winter squash, known as the 3 sisters.
Plant
Seeds:
1-2”deep with 3” between seeds in rows 18-24” apart. Soil Temp: 60-85°F.
Days to Emergence: 7-10. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 8-12”. Companions:
beans, squash, melons, peas, amaranth.
Seeds/Oz: 100. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 4oz.
Yield/100’ row: 90-100 ears. Days to Harvest: 75 -120. Seed Viability: 4-6 years.
NEW! Corn, Dent - Hickory King Yellow
APPALACHIAN HEIRLOOM. 8-12’ stalks produce large
9” long ears. Ears are full of large yellow kernels. Good
for roasting, grits, and cornmeal. Tight husks which
help keep out corn worms. 85-90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
110-001-1-C 1/4 lb 4.00
110-001-2-C 1 lb 7.00
110-001-3-C 10 lb 55.00
NEW! Corn, Dent - “J” Reids Y ellow,
ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. 9’ tall plants with 9” long
ears. Medium to good standability. High nutritional quality. 90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
110-003-1-G 1/4 lb 6.50
110-003-2-G 1 lb 18.00
110-003-3-G 10 lb 62.00
Chard • Beta vulgaris Chard (often called Swiss Chard) shares the same family, genus and species
as beets. It is a gorgeous, large-leafed plant and a delicious, highly nutritious vegetable. The stems and veins
of chard come in an array of vibrant colors including red, orange and yellow.
Nutrients: very high in vitamins
A and K; vitamins C, E, B6, riboflavin, magnesium, iron, potassium, and manganese.
Growing Guidelines:
A moderately frost-tolerant plant which is easy-to-grow by direct seed in early spring, late summer and
early fall. It wants a fertile well-drained soil in the full sun but can tolerate shade for parts of the day.
More tolerant of heat and slower to bolt than most leafy greens. Succession planting allows for a continual
supply of fresh greens well into late fall. Prefers even moisture.
Plant seeds: 1/2” deep with 1” between
seeds in rows 18” apart.
Soil Temp: 45-80°F. Days to seedling Emergence: 5-17. Thin to/mature
plant spacing:
10-14”. Companions: bush beans, garlic, lettuce, radish, sage. Seeds/oz: 800-1800.
Seeds/100’ row: 1 oz. Yield/100’ row: 40 lbs. Days to Harvest: 45-60. Seed Viability: 3-4 years.
NEW! Chard - Fordhook Giant
Huge, thick, tender leaves with heavy yields, even in hot
weather. Very easy to grow by direct seed or transplant.
Eat like spinach or beet greens. Excellent for layering
into Lasagna. 50-60 days.
Item NumberSize Price
029-009-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.50
029-009-2-C 1 oz 4.25
029-009-3-C 1/4 lb 9.00
029-009-4-C 1 lb 18.00
Chard - Ruby Red
HEIRLOOM. A beautiful addition to any garden often grown for its ornamental qualities alone. Foliage is dark-green on ruby red stalks. 18-24” plants. 55 days.
Item NumberSize Price
029-003-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams2.25
029-003-2-C 1/4 oz 5.85
029-003-3-C 1/2 oz 7.35
029-003-4-C 1 oz 9.00
029-003-5-C 1/4 lb 14.00
029-003-6-C 1 lb 33.00
Chard - Ruby Red, ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. A beautiful addition to any garden. Often grown for its ornamental qualities alone. Foliage is dark-green on ruby red stalks. 18-24” plants. 55 days.
Item NumberSize Price
029-004-1-G Packet - 1.75 grams2.75
029-004-2-G 1/4 lb 18.90
Chard - Rainbow
Beautiful plant with multicolored leaves in shades of red, orange, pink, yellow, and creamy white. A popular, attractive and delicious variety of chard. Good for summer-time greens. 60 days.
Item NumberSize Price
029-008-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams2.50
029-008-2-C 1/8 oz 4.55
029-008-3-C 1 oz 10.50
029-008-4-C 1/4 lb 28.50
chard collard
Collards • B. Oleracea Collards or Collard Greens are a traditional favorite
of the South and have grown in popularity in other parts of the country as well. Another
member of the Brassica family, it is a cool weather leafy plant that tastes sweeter after
a frost. Traditionally a “mess” of Collards is cooked with fatback or ham hock and often
combined with other greens like mustards. Sometimes it is the green in Hoppin’ John,
a delicious Southern delicacy with greens, rice, and black-eyed peas, traditionally served
on New Year’s Day for good luck. For storage, young collard leaves can be blanched in
boiling water, cooled and frozen.
Nutrients: Dietary fiber, vitamins A, C and K, calcium,
potassium and folate.
Growing Guidelines: A frost-tolerant green that is easy-to-grow by direct seed or
transplant in early spring and again in late summer.
Plant seeds: 1/4-1/2” deep with
1-2” between seeds in rows 18” apart.
Soil Temp: 50-85°F. Days to Emergence: 5-17.
Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 10-12”. Companions: beets, carrots, lettuce, onion,
spinach, tomato, nasturtium, cilantro, dill.
Seeds/Oz: 7,000. Seed Wt./100’ Row:
5 grams.
Yield/100’ row: 50lbs. Days to Harvest: 55-80. Seed Viability: 4-5 years.
Collards - Champion
Darker blue-green foliage with winter-enhanced
hardiness and increased bolt-resistance. A non-heading
and productive ‘Vates’ type collard. 60-71 days.
Item NumberSize Price
031-001-1-C 1.75 grams 1.95
031-001-2-C 1 oz 4.25
031-001-3-C 1/4 lb 9.25
031-001-4-C 1/2 lb 12.50
Collards - Georgia Southern
HEIRLOOM. Big, dark-green, rounded, slightly savoyed leaves have a mild cabbage-like flavor that improves with frost. Tolerates heat better than most collards. Introduced in 1880. 60-80 days.
Item NumberSize Price
031-002-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams1.95
031-002-2-C 1/2 oz 3.50
031-002-3-C 1 oz 5.85
031-002-4-C 1/4 lb 10.60
031-002-5-C 1 lb 27.00
Collards - Morris Heading
HEIRLOOM. Also known as Carolina Cabbage collards, this 18-24” plant features smooth dark-green leaves with a loose head. Very slow-to-bolt. 55-85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
031-004-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams2.25
031-004-2-C 1 oz 6.95
031-004-3-C 1/4 lb 12.75
031-004-4-C 1 lb 31.90
Collards - Vates
Large, smooth, dark-green leaves. Upright, productive and long standing. Cold hardy and slow-to-bolt. Slight cabbage-like flavor. Thick leaves. 55-90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
031-003-1-C Packet - 2 grams 1.95
031-003-2-C 1 oz 4.25
031-003-3-C 1/4 lb 9.25
031-003-4-C 1/2 lb 15.40
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11. corn Continued cowpea
NEW! Corn, Dent - Waspie Valley,
ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM 9’ tall plants with 7-8” well
formed ears. Each ear may be of coppery red or dark y
ellow kernels. Has good standability. A good dent variety,
yields as well as hybrid varieties. Grain has high protein
content. 85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
110-002-1-G 1/4 lb 6.50
110-002-2-G 1 lb 18.00
110-002-3-G 10 lb 62.00
NEW! Corn, Flour - Bloody Butcher
HEIRLOOM. Yellow, sweet, and extremely early open- pollinated corn. 5’ stalks producing 6 -7” ears with more corn per ear than regular Bantam. Introduced in 1902. 75-82 days.Item NumberSize Price
111-001-1-C 1/4 lb 6.00
111-001-2-C 1 lb 20.00
NEW! Popcorn -
Japanese White Hulless
Vigorous 4-5’ tall plants produce high yields of white corn. Ears are around 4” long, hulless, fiber-free, and tender. Small kernels are great for popping. 83 days.
Item NumberSize Price
112-002-1-C Packet 2.95
112-002-2-C 1/4 lb 9.00
112-002-3-C 1 lb 24.00
NEW! Popcorn - Pennsylvania
Dutch Butter Flavored, ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. A pre-1885 popcorn maintained by the Pennsylvania Dutch. Produces white kernelled ears averaging 2 ears per 8’ stalk. Flavor is superior to commercial popcorn. 102 days.
Item NumberSize Price
112-001-1-G Packet 2.95
112-001-2-G 1/4 lb 9.00
112-001-3-G 1 lb 24.00
Corn, Sweet - Golden Bantam
12-row Improved
HEIRLOOM. Yellow,
sweet, and extremely early open-pollinated corn.
5’ stalks producing 6 -7” ears with more corn per ear
than regular Bantam. Introduced in 1902. 75-82 days.
Item NumberSize Price
035-003-1-C Packet - 21 grams 2.95
035-003-2-C 1/4 lb 7.00
035-003-3-C 1/2 lb 12.00
035-003-4-C 1 lb 17.00
035-003-5-C 10 lb 120.00
cress
Cowpea • Pisum sativum Cowpeas are a large family of legumes, also
commonly called field peas, black-eyed peas, crowder peas and southern peas.
Native to Africa, they are a staple in diets around the world including large parts
of Asia and Latin America. They were brought to the United States by African slaves
and remain a favorite in the South. They can be eaten fresh or dried and are a main
ingredient in Hoppin’ John, along with greens and rice. This is a highly nutritious
legume and is prized for its easy growing habits and dependable storage. Allow pods
to dry on the vine before harvesting.
Nutrients: Protein, vitamins A, C, B6, folate
(very high), thiamin, riboflavin.
Planting Guidelines: A frost sensitive annual, easy-to-grow, heat and drought-
tolerant crop. Direct seed in full sun after danger of frost.
Plant Seeds: 1-2” deep
with 2-3” between seeds, in rows 18-24” apart.
Days to Seed Emergence: 6-14.
Soil Temp: 50-60°F. Companions: celery, chicory, parsley, eggplant, turnip, lettuce.
Seeds/Oz: 60-80. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 8 oz. Yield/100’ Row: 40 lbs.
Days to Harvest: 50-75. Seed Viability: 4-6 years.
Cowpea, Mississippi Silver
HEIRLOOM. This Southern favorite produces heavy
yields of 6 1/2” long silvery pale green pods that
produce large brown cowpeas. Easy-to-pick, disease
resistant variety. 85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
100-001-1-C Packet - 21 grams 2.25
100-001-2-C 1/4 lb 6.00
100-001-3-C 1/2 lb 8.00
Cowpea, Pinkeye Purple Hull
HEIRLOOM. Bush-like plant produces heavy yields of purple pods that contain creamy colored peas with maroon eyes. Excellent drying and canning variety suitable for home gardens and market growers. 63 days.
Item NumberSize Price
100-002-1-C Packet - 21 grams 2.25
100-002-2-C 1/4 lb 5.00
100-002-3-C 1/2 lb 7.00
100-002-4-C 1 lb 9.00
NEW Pea, Southern - Brown Sugar
ECO. A semi-dwarf variety, this plant will bush on poor soil but will vine on rich soil. A very prolific producer. This variety was once acclaimed to have the best flavor of all the southern peas. Approximately 80 days untll green harvest stage and 100 days to dry shell stage.
Item NumberSize Price
100-003-1-C Packet - 10 grams 2.95
uplandCress • Barbarea verna Cresses are a highly nutritious, easy-to-grow green
which are frost-tolerant and winter hardy. They have yellow flowers which are also
edible and easily self-seed. Outside leaves can be harvested continuously starting
within a couple of weeks of emerging. They can be used as a substitute for watercress
in salads, soups and stir-frys.
Nutrients: very high in vitamins A, C and K; folate,
riboflavin, thiamin, niacin, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium.
Planting Guidelines: A frost-tolerant biennial that is easy-to-grow by direct seed.
Plant early spring, late summer and fall in direct sun to part shade. Will easily self-seed
if flowers are allowed to mature.
Plant Seeds: 1/4-1/2” deep with 1” between seeds in
rows 12-15” apart.
Days to Emergence: 2-15. Mature plant spacing/Thin to: 8-10”
Companions: beets, carrots, dill, lettuce, onion, spinach, tomato, nasturtium, cilantro.
Seeds/Oz: 9000. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 3gr. Yield/100’ Row: 35lbs. Days to
Harvest:
40-50. Soil Temp: 45-70°F. Seed Viability: 3-5 years.
Cress - Wrinkled Crinkled
HEIRLOOM. A cross between a broad leaf and a curly
cress with more intense flavor. Its crisp spoon-shaped,
upright leaves with ruffled edges make for easy cutting.
Baby leaves cut 14+ days after sowing. Very slow-to-bolt.
Developed by Frank Morton. 20-40 days.Item NumberSize Price
036-005-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.25
036-005-2-C 1/8 oz 4.95
036-005-3-C 1 oz 11.80
036-005-4-C 1/4 lb 18.00
Cress - Upland (Creasy Greens)
HEIRLOOM. Dwarf plant with slender stalks 4-6” tall by 10-12” wide. Very mild flavor for salads. Easily grown on high dry land. 20-50 days.
Item NumberSize Price
036-003-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.25
036-003-2-C 1/8 oz 4.95
036-003-3-C 1 oz 11.80
cover crops
NEW! Cover Crop Seed • Cover Cropping is the sustainable practice
of planting grains and legumes on fallow ground to replenish the soil nutrients that
were mined by the previous season’s harvest. Typically cover crops are sown in the
fall or early spring and then tilled into the soil at early flowering stage to incorporate
the organic matter, nitrogen and diversified nutrients that nourish your plants. Cover
crops also protect bare soils from exposure to reduce soil erosion, suppress weeds and
improve the overall structure and water storage capabilities of soils.
Pricing and quantities will be posted on our website by February 1st, 2012
or you can call or stop by the store to receive a price list.
This year we are offering Certified Organically Grown
and untreated cover crop seed of the following varieties:
• Dutch White Clover
• Buckwheat
• Red and/or Crimson Clover
• Alfalfa
• Austrian Peas
• Wren’s Abruzzi Rye
• Winter Rye
• Oats
• Barley
• Winter Wheat
• Organic Soil Builder Mix
SpeCIal RequeStS?
We can source other varieties and quantities!
Email to: [email protected]
A great resource on cover cropping is provided by the non-profit group,Sustainable Agriculture Research
and Education, who publishes the informative book “Managing Cover Crops Profitably” available for
purchase and also as a free download on their website in the “Learning Center” tab.
20 28 grams per oz. • 112 grams per ¼ lb. • 448 grams per 1 lb. 828-254-0708 • www.sowtrueseed.com 21
Some corn varieties
may be back-ordered
until March 10th.
Call to check.

12. cucumber eggplant
endive
mexican sour
gherkin
lemon cucumber marketmore
Cucumber • Cucumis sativus Cucumbers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and even colors.
Most grow on vines that benefit from trellising, but if you are short on space, bush varieties take up much less
room. Any cucumber can be pickled, but some varieties are bred for uniformity and girth and are specifically
labeled for pickling. Slicers, which are mostly eaten fresh, are longer (some as long as two feet) and often
thinner, whereas the lemon varieties are yellow and round. Save your cucumber peels! Placed on the kitchen
counter or at an outside point of entry, they act as a deterrent to unwanted ants coming into the house.
Nutrients: vitamins A, C, K, B6, folate, thiamin, potassium, magnesium.
Growing Guidelines: Direct seed or transplant cucumbers into warm, fertile soil after danger of frost
has passed. Grow in full sun. Longer vines can be trellised to save space in smaller gardens.
Plant Seeds:
1/2”deep with 2” between seed in rows 3-4’ apart.
Soil Temp: 60-90°F. Days to Emergence: 4-13.
Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 6”. Companions: bush beans, brassicas, eggplant, nasturtium, sunflower
and onions.
Seeds/Oz: 1000. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 1/2oz. Yield/100’ row: 120lbs.
Days to Harvest: 55-65. Seed Viability: 5-7 years.
Cucumber, Pickle - Boston
HEIRLOOM. Smooth, bright green, 5-6” blunt-ended
fruits that are the right size for pickles. Bears continually
if kept picked. A popular and reliable small pickling
cucumber. 50-60 days.
Item NumberSize Price
037-002-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.25
Cucumber, Pickle - Bush Pickle
ECO. Half the size of standard vine types. Great size for pickling. Medium green, white spined fruit (4-5” long). Slightly tapered. Tolerant of Scab and CMV. 45-55 days.
Item NumberSize Price
037-001-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
Cucumber, Slicing -
Armenian, ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. A crisp, thin-skinned, and mild flavored
cucumber. Vines grow up to 3’ and fruits are best
harvested at 12-15”. 64 days.
Item NumberSize Price
038-008-1-G Packet - 1 gram 2.75
Cucumber, Slicing - Lemon
HEIRLOOM. Also called Crystal Apple, these bright lemon-yellow fruits are easy to see and find in the garden. Rounds are 3-4” diameter. A highly productive favorite. Semi-bush type plants. 70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
038-001-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
Cucumber, Slicing - Muncher,
ORGANIC
Tender enough to eat like an apple; not
tough or bitter at any stage. Green, smooth and nearly
spineless, burpless variety. A 6-9” long prolific producer
used for slicing and pickling. 62 days.
Item NumberSize Price
038-009-1-G Packet - 1 gram 2.95
038-009-2-G 1/8 oz 7.90
038-009-3-G 1/4 oz 11.30
038-009-4-G 1 oz 14.90
Cucumber, Slicing - Marketmore,
ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. One of the best garden and
market quality cucumbers available. Sweet flavor and
tender texture. Dark-green 8” long fruits with 4-6’ vines.
Great slicer and salad variety. Sturdy skin holds up in
shipping and handling. 68 days.
Item NumberSize Price
038-003-1-G Packet - 1 gram 2.75
038-003-2-G 1/8 oz 5.40
038-003-3-G 1/4 oz 6.95
038-003-4-G 1 oz 9.40
038-003-5-G 1/4 lb 21.00
NEW! Cucumber, Slicing - Suyo Long,
ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. An Asian burpless cucumber
that can grow up to 15” long. Fruits have a sweet flavor and crisp texture. Can be eaten raw, used in cooking, or for pickling. Heat tolerant. Trellising recommended.
Item NumberSize Price
038-011-1-G Packet 2.95
NEW! Cucumber, Slicing -
Richmond Green Apple
ECO. HEIRLOOM. The unique oval fruits are about the size of a lemon and have a beautiful light green color. The juicy fruits have a very mild and sweet flavor. They can be eaten with the skin and are a great addition to salads. Hard to find in the US. 70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
038-010-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Cucumber, Pickle -
Mexican Sour Gherkin
ECO. A rampant yet delicate vine producing dozens of 1” green and white fruit. Fruits keep for a long time. They are great for pickling and using fresh. Easy to grow, slightly more frost and drought tolerant than cucumbers. Botanically not actually a cucumber. 70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
037-003-1-C Packet 2.95
Eggplant • Solanum melongena A member of the nightshade family,
eggplant is cultivated all over the world. It is a staple in Middle Eastern food and can
be stuffed, served in casseroles like wonderful Greek mousakka, and also in stews.
It can be canned or cooked and frozen.
Nutrients: vitamins A, K, B6, thiamin, niacin,
folate, magnesium and potassium.
Growing Guidelines: A frost sensitive annual that is planted in full sun. It is
a heat loving plant that prefers evenly moist soil when young, and can handle shorter
dry periods after established.
Plant Seeds: 1/4” deep in containers 4-6 weeks before
last frost date. Transplant once frost danger has passed and soils have warmed.
Soil Temp: 75-90°F. Days to Emergence: 5-17. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing:
24-30”.
Companions: bush beans, peas, peppers, potatoes, marigold. Seeds/Oz:
6000.
Yield/100’ row: 50 lbs. Days to Harvest: 70-100. Seed Viability: 3-5 years.

Eggplant - Rosa Bianca, ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. Stunning, light pink-lavender fruits with
occasional creamy-white shading. Meaty, mild flavor,
with no bitterness. 70-90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
040-004-1-G Packet - 0.2 gram 2.95
040-004-2-G 1 gram 6.75
Eggplant - Long Purple
HEIRLOOM. Classic Asian type with gorgeous dark purple coloring. Long slender fruits and slightly bulbous on the blossom end. 75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
040-003-1-C Packet - 0.2 gram 2.25
040-003-2-C 2 grams 4.00
040-003-3-C 1/4 oz 8.40
040-003-4-C 1 oz 13.80
NEW! Eggplant -
Black Beauty, ORGANIC
Rich, deep purplish-black fruits can grow to enormous size and typically produce 1 - 3 lb oval, glossy fruits. Great flavor which holds up well and retains color after cooking. Yields well in cooler climates with long season. 74 days
Item NumberSize Price
040-001-1-G Packet - 0.2 gram 2.75
040-001-2-G 1 gram 5.95
NEW! Eggplant - Striped Togo
ECO. Striking striped fruits are 1” wide by 3” long. Fruits turn from two-toned green to two-toned orange. The fruit is strongly flavored, but not bitter. A great ornamental variety, holds well in floral arrangements. 80 days.
Item NumberSize Price
040-006-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.95
Endive • Cichorium intybus Delicious, highly nutritious and attractive,
endive is a member of the chicory family. A great addition raw to any salad, also
delicious braised or steamed. Has a green upright structure, which is prized for its
tangy inner leaves.
Nutrients: very high in vitamins A, K and folate; vitamin C, thiamin,
riboflavin, niacin, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese, zinc and copper.
Growing Guidelines: Frost hardy perennial that is usually grown as an annual.
Direct seed or transplant in mid-spring and summer.
Plant Seeds: 1/4 -1/2” deep with
1” between seeds, in rows 18” apart.
Soil Temp: 50-85°F. Days to Seed Emergence:
4-15.
Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 6”. Companions: eggplant, celery, parsley,
sweet potato, lettuce.
Seeds/Oz: 18,000. Yield/100’ row: 80-100 heads.
Days to Harvest: 85-100. Seed Viability: 3-4 years.
green
curled
ruffich
Endive - Broadleaf Batavian
HEIRLOOM. A beautiful variety with large, broad,
slightly twisted lettuce-like leaves formed around
12-16” creamy-yellow tight packed heads. Young
leaves are a great addition to salad mix. 85-90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
088-001-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.25
088-001-2-C 1/2 oz 5.90
088-001-3-C 1 oz 8.10
088-001-4-C 1/4 lb 12.40
088-001-5-C 1/2 lb 18.00
Endive - Green Curled Ruffich
HEIRLOOM. Dark-green curly leaves with full, white blanching hearts. 12-18” diameter, low-lying, spreading plants. 75-98 days.
Item NumberSize Price
088-002-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.25
088-002-2-C 1/8 oz 4.35
088-002-3-C 1/4 oz 5.00
088-002-4-C 1/2 oz 7.25
088-002-5-C 1 oz 10.00
Eggplant - Louisiana Long Green
RARE HEIRLOOM. A prolific producer developed in Louisiana. 3 x 8” long light-green fruits with a sweet flavor offer excellent quality. 100 days.
Item NumberSize Price
040-005-1-C Packet - 0.2 gram 2.95
040-005-2-C 1 gram 5.85
040-005-3-C 1/8 oz 10.30
040-005-4-C 1/4 oz 19.30
040-005-5-C 1/2 oz 33.00
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13. kale
Kale - Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch
HEIRLOOM. Finely curled, blue-green leaves grow on a
compact 12-15” tall plant. Very cold hardy and easily
overwinters with some mulch. 55 -60 days.
Item NumberSize Price
046-003-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.25
046-003-2-C 1/2 oz 3.95
046-003-3-C 1 oz 5.95
046-003-4-C 1/4 lb 9.70
046-003-5-C 1/2 lb 15.00
046-003-6-C 1 lb 26.00
Kale • B. oleracea - napus Originated in the Mediterranean region and has
been cultivated for thousands of years. It comes in many varieties, some of them so
colorful and beautiful that they can be used as an ornamental. Extremely nutritious and
can be eaten fresh in salad, or cooked in a large variety of ways, including a delicious
Portuguese kale soup.
Nutrients: dietary fiber, vitamins A, C (very high) and E, calcium,
potassium, iron, folate, beta-carotene and the phytochemical quercitinbeta-carotene.
Growing Guidelines: Easy-to-grow by direct seed or transplant. Frost-tolerant and
winter hardy. Wants evenly moist soil and will grow in full sun or with partial shade. Can
be planted in spring, late summer and early fall in succession plantings for nearly year
round harvest.
Plant Seeds: Direct seed or transplant after danger of hard frost 1/2”
deep, 1” between seeds, in rows 18” apart.
Soil Temp: 50-85°F. Days to Emergence:
15-17.
Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 12”. Companions: beets, carrots, dill, lettuce,
onion, spinach, tomato, nasturtium, cilantro.
Seeds/Oz: 7000. Seed Wt./100’ Row:
5 grams. Yield/100’ row: 75 lbs. Days to Harvest: 45-60. Seed Viability: 4-5 years.
Kale - Dwarf Siberian HEIRLOOM.
B. napus. Broad, thick, blue/gray/green plume-like leaves
with slightly frilled edges form a cold-tolerant rosette 24”
in diameter at maturity. Slow bolting. 50 days.
Item NumberSize Price
046-001-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.25
046-001-2-C 1/2 oz 3.95
046-001-3-C 1 oz 5.95
046-001-4-C 1/4 lb 9.70
046-001-5-C 1/2 lb 15.00
046-001-6-C 1 lb 26.00
garlicgourd
Additional postage applies for all garlic orders. See order form for
details. If you are seeking bulk quantities of garlic, please contact us
no later than August 20th for a price quote and to ensure availability.
Garlic • Allium sativum Almost any savory dish can benefit from the flavor
enhancing qualities of garlic. A relative of the onion, it has been cultivated by humans
for thousands of years dating back before ancient Egypt. Over the millennia, humans
selectively bred garlic for flavor and size characteristics, to the extent that garlic does
not go to seed and has become sterile. It can only be reproduced from its own cloves.
Store garlic in a cool, dry, place in well-ventilated containers such as mesh bags.
Storage life varies from 4-6 months for hardneck varieties up to 10 months for
softnecks. Many people believe in the healing value of garlic, particularly when eaten
raw.
Nutrients: vitamins C (high), B6, E and K, thiamin, folate, pantothenic acid, niacin.
Growing Guidelines: Garlic likes slightly acidic, well-cultivated soil with plenty
of organic matter (compost). Separate bulbs into cloves and plant within 5-7 days so
they don’t dry out. Garlic roots do best when planted before the ground freezes to allow
for root establishment prior to wintery cold temperatures. Plant garlic cloves 2” deep
(blunt end down) and 4-6” apart with 12-15” between rows. Mulch garlic with straw or
leaves to conserve water, protect young bulbs through winter, and deter spring weeds.
Shoots will push through mulch in spring. In summer, pull mulch away from the bulbs.
Garlic needs to receive ample amounts of water throughout spring and summer, and
should be kept weed free. When the garlic leaves begin to turn yellow (late June and
into July), stop watering for 2 weeks and then harvest the bulbs. Make braids or bundles
of 6-10 bulbs and hang in a dry, shady place to cure for 3-4 weeks before storing.
Seed Garlic can be pre-ordered anytime. Garlic is shipped
starting September 21st through November,
beginning with orders from northern regions.
Garlic, Softneck -
California Early ORGANIC
An early maturing garlic suitable for most climates.
Mild, rich garlic flavor without the bite. 12-16 cloves
per bulb. A great garlic for the beginning grower.
Item NumberSize Price
402-001-1-G 1/2 lb 10.95
402-001-2-G 1 lb 19.25
402-001-3-G 5 lb 80.00
Garlic, Hardneck -
Chesnok Organic
This early-to-mid season hardneck variety produces
large, reddish-purple striped bulbs with 8-10 easy-to-peel
cloves. Especially good for roasting because it holds its
shape and flavor and develops a delightful aroma.
Item NumberSize Price
401-004-1-G 1/2 lb 10.95
401-004-2-G 1 lb 19.25
Garlic, Hardneck -
German White, Extra Hardy
(Certified Naturally Grown) Early-to-mid
summer porcelain hardneck variety with a distinctive,
moderately spicy flavor. 6-8 plump, easy-to-peel cloves
in each 2-2 1/2” wide paper-white bulb. A great
roasting variety that stores well into the cold
winter months.
Item NumberSize Price
401-003-1-C 1/2 lb 10.95
401-003-2-C 1 lb 19.25
401-003-3-C 5 lb 77.00
Garlic, Hardneck - Music
ECO. A very cold hardy, slightly spicy, incredibly flavorful garlic. One of the most popular and easy-to- grow! Produces 4-6 huge, easy-to-peel cloves per bulb with a shiny-white sheath and pink-tinged clove skins.
Item NumberSize Price
401-001-1-C 1/2 lb 10.95
401-001-2-C 1 lb 19.25
NEW! Garlic, Inchelium - ORGANIC
Flavor is robust and rich with a hint of heat. This variety has large bulbs reaching 3” across; bulbs can have 12-20 cloves. Outer bulb wrappers are thick and protect the bulb. Over winters well. Stores well for 6-7 months. Grown in Watauga County, NC.
Item NumberSize Price
402-004-1-G 1/2 lb 10.95
402-004-2-G 1 lb 19.25
NEW! Garlic, Elephant - ORGANIC
Late season variety. Produces huge softball-sized bulbs with mild flavor. These truly impressive plants reach 4-5 feet and the flowers dry nicely for arrangements. Cloves per bulb: 5-7. Grown in Watauga County, NC.
Item NumberSize Price
405-002-1-G 1/2 lb 12.00
405-002-2-G 1 lb 22.00
405-002-3-G 5 lb 85.00
Gourd • Some speculate that gourds may be the oldest plant domesticated by
humans. Used for millenia as bowls, bottles, bird feeders, and carved sculptures, as
well as (in the case of the loufa - luffa aegyptiaca) a body scrubbing sponge. Used the
world over as resonating chambers of percussion and stringed instruments. Leave
them on the vine until fully mature and their skin is dry.
Growing Guidelines: Gourds are a frost sensitive plant with tropical origins
that requires a long hot season and full sun. Can be direct seeded in warm regions.
In northern climates, plant seeds in containers indoors before last frost, and transplant
when threat of frost has passed and warm night temperatures prevail.
Plant Seeds:
1/2 -1” deep with 6” between seeds in rows 4’ apart.
Soil Temp: 60-90°F. Thin to/
Mature Plant Spacing:
12”. Seeds/oz: 140-200. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 1/4-1/2oz.
Days to Harvest: 75-120. Seed Viability: 3-5 years.
loufa
Gourd - Birdhouse Bottle
HEIRLOOM. This long-handled ball-shaped gourd can be
hollowed out to make attractive birdhouses, a big dipper
gourd, or musical instruments. 95 days.
Item NumberSize Price
043-001-1-C Packet - 2.8 grams2.50
Gourd - Loufa
HEIRLOOM. A long season gourd used for Its fibers as a cleansing, scrubbing cloth when dried. Gourds can range from 6” to 2 1/2’ long and 4-7” In diameter. Leave to mature on vine until skin shrivels.
Item NumberSize Price
043-003-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.95
NEW! Gourd - Dipper
Produces a distinctly shaped gourd that is great for gourd craft. Produces a 12” long by 5” in diameter gourd. Easy to grow, heat tolerant. Frost sensitive. 125 days.
Item NumberSize Price
043-002-1-C Packet 2.25
NEW! Gourd - Corsican Bowl
Produces round, flattened green fruits that grow to 6-12” in diameter and 3-5” deep. Fruits have thin, tough skin that cures easily making them great for gourd craft. 110-130 days.
Item NumberSize Price
043-006-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Gourd - Tennessee Spinning Top
TENNESSEE HEIRLOOM. Small 2-5” bottle-shaped gourd with green striping. The dried gourds are great for ornamental and craft use. Children used to spin the dried gourds like tops.
Item NumberSize Price
043-007-1-C Packet 2.95
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Gourd - Speckled Swan
HEIRLOOM. Long trailing vines yield 12-18” bulbous swan-necked fruits with a beautiful, dark-green and white speckled shell. 90-130 days.
Item NumberSize Price
043-004-1-C Packet - 3.5 grams
043-004-2-C 1/4 oz
043-004-3-C 1/2 oz
043-004-4-C 1 oz
unavailable for 2012

14. kale Continued lettuce
kohlrabi
leek
Kale - Winter Red, ORGANIC
A red Russian type developed by Tim Peters for good
uniform color and cold hardiness. A tender salad
kale said to have a little wild mustard in its sap. 50 days.
Item NumberSize Price
046-006-1-G Packet - 1 gram 2.95
Kale - Red Russian
HEIRLOOM. Greenish-gray leaves turn to purple with red veins in cold weather. An unusual and tasty variety that grows up to 24” tall and is very productive in cool and warm weather. Rich flavor improves with frost. 50 days.
Item NumberSize Price
046-002-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.50
046-002-2-C 1/2 oz 5.50
046-002-3-C 1 oz 8.25
046-002-4-C 1/4 lb 12.50
046-002-5-C 1 lb 30.00
NEW! Kale - Lacinato
HEIRLOOM. Also known as Dinosaur kale, from the Tuscan region of Italy. This plant features strap-like blue-green leaves 3” wide by 10” long. Extremely winter hardy. Flavor is enhanced by frost. 60-90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
046-005-1-C Packet - 1.25 grams2.95
046-005-2-C 1/2 oz 7.25
046-005-3-C 1 oz 11.50
046-005-4-C 1/4 lb 17.30
046-005-5-C 1 lb 34.00
Kohlrabi • B. oleracea A member of the Brassica family, with delicate,
mild-flavored leaves and globed roots that can be eaten raw in salads, steamed,
stir-fried, barbecued, or added to soups.
Nutrients: dietary fiber, vitamin C,
potassium, phytochemicals.
Growing Guidelines: Frost-tolerant and winter hardy kohlrabi is grown in the
full sun by direct seed or transplants. Planted early spring through late summer it will
overwinter for an early spring harvest. It is best harvested when the bulbs are under
3” to preserve taste and texture.
Plant Seeds: 1/4”-1/2” deep with 1” between
seeds and 18” between rows.
Soil Temp: 50-85°F. Days to Seed Emergence: 5-17.
Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 8”. Companions: beets, carrot, dill, lettuce, onion,
spinach, nasturtium, cilantro.
Seeds/Oz: 8,500. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 4 grams.
Yield/100’ row:
50 lbs. Days to Harvest: 60-75. Seed Viability: 4-5 years.
Kohlrabi - Purple Vienna
Slightly larger than Early White Vienna, this
standard home and market variety features
purple skinned bulbs with greenish-white
flesh and small tops. 55-69 days.
Item NumberSize Price
089-001-1-C Packet - 0.6 grams2.25
089-001-2-C 3 grams 3.95
089-001-3-C 1/4 oz 4.95
089-001-4-C 1/2 oz 8.25
Leek • A. ampeloprasum A little less robust than an onion in flavor, leeks
are used primarily in stocks or soups. They can also give a mild zing to salads.
Archaeological evidence suggests cultivation of leeks going back as far as 2000 BCE.
The Roman emperor Nero listed leeks among his favorite foods and believed that they
gave him a good singing voice. More recently, the leek has become a national symbol
of Wales, with the Welsh enthusiastically integrating it into many of their dishes.
Nutrients: vitamins A, K, C, B6, and iron.
Growing Guidelines: Easy-to-grow, frost-tolerant, winter-hardy biennial that
grows in full sun through all seasons.
Plant Seeds: In flats, 1/4” deep with 1” between
seeds in rows 12-16” apart.
Soil Temp: 60-80°F. Days to Seed Emergence: 6-16.
Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 4-6”. Companions: kohlrabi, lettuce, parsnips,
brassicas, carrot, lettuce, pepper.
Seeds/Oz: 10,000. Yield/100’ row: 150 stalks.
Days to Harvest: 100-120. Seed Viability: 2-4 years.
lacinato
Leek - American Flag Superior quality and
flavor. Produces 10” long tasty leeks. One of the favorite
leek varieties grown by home and market growers. 95 days.
Item NumberSize Price
048-001-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.25
048-001-2-C 1/4 oz 6.40
048-001-3-C 1/2 oz 8.25
048-001-4-C 1 oz 11.35
NEW! Leek - Giant Musselburg
HEIRLOOM. Large stalks that grow to be 9-15” long and 2-3” in diameter. The white stalks have a mild flavor and are smooth and tender. Leaves are blue-green and fan-shaped. Coldhardy, slow to bolt. 100-150 days.
Item NumberSize Price
048-002-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
048-002-2-C 1 oz 12.80
048-002-3-C 2 oz 18.00
green
oakleaf
freckles cimarron
romaine
Lettuce • Lactuca sativa A member of the Aster family, lettuce comes in a beautiful variety of
forms, colors, and textures from smooth lime green leaves to red headings, to multicolored, smooth or crinkled.
Lettuce was grown by the Romans and was also popular among the Egyptians as an aphrodisiac.
Nutrients: vitamins K (high), A and folate.
Growing Guidelines: Very easy-to-grow, lightly frost-tolerant annual that grows in the full sun and
tolerates part shade. Most lettuce bolts quickly in hot weather. Planted in early spring, late summer and
early fall.
Plant Seeds: 1/8”deep with 1/2” between seeds and 12” between rows. Soil Temp: 40-80°F.
Days to Seed Emergence: 3-15. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 6-10”. Companions: beet, brassicas,
carrot, onions, radish, garlic.
Seeds/Oz: 25,000. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 4 gr. Yield/100’ row: varies.
Days to Harvest: 25-50. Seed Viability: 3-4 years.
Lettuce - Black Seeded Simpson,
ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. An old favorite green leaf
lettuce prized for its delicate flavor and early harvest.
Full sized heads can be harvested in just over a month.
A farmer’s market favorite. 40 days. Slow bolting.
Item NumberSize Price
049-001-1-G Packet - 0.5 gram 2.75
049-001-2-G 1/8 oz 5.00
049-001-3-G 1/4 oz 8.85
Lettuce - Cimarron Romaine
HEIRLOOM. Antique lettuce with deep-red to burgundy leaves and large loose heads. 65 days.
Item NumberSize Price
049-003-1-C Packet - 0.6 gram 2.25
049-003-2-C 1/8 oz 3.95
049-003-3-C 1/4 oz 5.95
049-003-4-C 1 oz 8.25
049-003-5-C 1/4 lb 18.00
Lettuce - Freckles
HEIRLOOM. Beautiful tender romaine with green leaves splashed with red. A long standing variety that resembles ‘Speckles Butterhead’ but with more substantial leaves. 55-70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
049-016-1-C Packet - 0.6 gram 2.50
Lettuce - Green Oakleaf
HEIRLOOM. Tight rosettes of medium dark-green, deeply lobed oakleaf-shaped leaves. Never bitter, even in the heat of summer. Introduced in 1771 by Vilmorin Seed Company. 45 days.
Item NumberSize Price
049-007-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.25
049-007-2-C 1/8 oz 5.50
049-007-3-C 1/4 oz 7.75
Lettuce - Bronze Mignonette HEIRLOOM.
A distinctive loose-leave butterhead with green and bronze frilled leaves. Cold hardy and slow to bolt. 50-60 days.
Item NumberSize Price
049-010-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.25
049-010-2-C 1/8 oz 3.95
049-010-3-C 1/4 oz 5.95
049-010-4-C 1 oz 8.25
049-010-5-C 1/4 lb 18.00
Lettuce - Buttercrunch
Compact, dark-green heads with creamy white interiors and smooth, sweet, tender leaves. Slow-to-bolt and free from bitterness. 50-75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
049-002-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.25
049-002-2-C 1/8 oz 4.20
049-002-3-C 1/4 oz 6.50
049-002-4-C 1 oz 8.95
049-002-5-C 1/4 lb 19.80
049-002-6-C 1/2 lb 28.00
NEW! Lettuce - Herb Salad Mix,
ORGANIC
A tasty mix of Black Seeded Simpson, Red Salad Bowl, Rouge de Hiver lettuces, Tatsoi, Mizuna, Cilanto, Dill, and Arugula.
Item NumberSize Price
049-024-1-G Packet 2.95
049-024-2-G 1/8 oz 6.70
049-024-3-G 1/4 oz 10.90
049-024-4-G 1 oz 16.50
NEW! Lettuce - Anuenue
ECO. Hailing from Hawaii, the seed of this variety has the ability to germinate at higher soil temperatures. The glossy bright green leaves are non-bitter and great for salads. Heat tolerant and bolt resistant. 54 days.
Item NumberSize Price
049-022-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.95
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Lettuce - Lettuce Blend,
ORGANIC
A wonderful blend of four lettuce
varieties including Merveille 4 Seasons (bibb), Rouge
de Hiver (romaine), Red Salad Bowl (leaf), and Black
Seeded Simpson (leaf). 30-45 days.
Item NumberSize Price
049-015-1-G Packet - 0.5 gram 2.75
049-015-2-G 1/8 oz 5.60
049-015-3-G 1/4 oz 9.75
049-015-4-G 1 oz 14.00
Lettuce - Lolla Rosa, Darky
HEIRLOOM. An old favorite green leaf lettuce prized for its delicate flavor and early harvest. Full sized heads can be harvested in just over a month. A farmer’s market favorite. 40 days. Slow bolting.
Item NumberSize Price
049-017-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.25
049-017-2-C 1/8 oz 3.95
049-017-3-C 1/4 oz 5.95
049-017-4-C 1 oz 8.25
049-017-5-C 1/4 lb 18.00
Lettuce - Merveille 4 Seasons,
ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. A bibb-type lettuce with red,
flavorful leaves with cranberry tips and a tight pale heart.
Frost-tolerant spring and fall variety. 45-70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
049-013-1-G Packet - 0.5 gram 2.75Lettuce - Tango
A loose, curled, leaf-lettuce variety with crispy texture, tight, erect rosettes, deeply cut leaves and frilly edges. A good cool season variety. 40-52 days.
Item NumberSize Price
049-012-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.25
049-012-2-C 1/8 oz 3.95
049-012-3-C 1/4 oz 5.95
049-012-4-C 1 oz 8.25
049-012-5-C 1/4 lb 18.00
Lettuce - Red Salad Bowl,
ORGANIC
Beautiful garnet colored slow bolting
oak leaf type is very ornamental. Loose heads of cut
and come again leaves offer a mild sweet flavor with
a long harvest. 40-55 days.
Item NumberSize Price
049-009-1-G Packet - 0.5 gram 2.75
Lettuce - Rouge de Hiver,
ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. Cool season romaine type with sweet,
buttery texture. Semi-open heads with deep-red outer
and green-bronze tipped inner leaves. 50-60 days.
Item NumberSize Price
049-014-1-G Packet - 0.5 gram 2.75
049-014-2-G 1/8 oz 5.00
049-014-3-G 1/4 oz 8.85
NEW! Lettuce - Speckled
Amish Butterhead
ECO. An old heirloom with a most unique pigment pattern of bright red speckles on lime green buttery leaves. Heads are dense with pink patterned hearts that look like varigated raddicio. Another spectacular variety from breeder Frank Morton. 70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
049-021-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.95
NEW! Lettuce -
Really Red Deer Tongue
ECO. Long, pointed leaves are dark red with lighter midrib. Redder than the traditional “Red Deer Tongue.” Begins as a cutting type, then makes a butter-cos heart. Better for cooler months. 48 days.
Item NumberSize Price
049-023-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.95
NEW! Lettuce - Paris Island
Romaine, ORGANIC
Leaves are dark green, upright, slightly savoyed, and crunchy. Good for small leaf production. Creamy white heart. For cool season gardens. Slow to bolt. 66 days.
Item NumberSize Price
049-019-1-G Packet 2.75
NEW! Lettuce - Winter Density
Large dark green leaves are compact and tightly folded. Crisp, succulent leaves have a sweet flavor. Great for sal- ads. Can be grown spring, summer, or fall, and is tolerant to frost. 70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
049-018-1-C Packet 2.50
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Melon • Cucumis melo Prized for their sweet mellow flesh and flavor,
melons grace desserts and snack plates alike during the late summer months.
Nutrients: vitamins A and C, (very high in both), K, B6, niacin, folate, potassium,
magnesium, manganese and copper.
Growing Guidelines: Cantaloupes and muskmelons are frost sensitive
annuals that are easy-to-grow by direct seed or transplant. They prefer evenly moist
soil and full sun with a layer of mulch placed around the young seedlings to keep
weeds down before the melon’s dense foliage can shade them out. Vine ripening will
increase the sweetness of melons. If you pick them before they are ripe, the melons
will soften but won’t get any sweeter.
Plant seeds: 1/2” deep, with 6 seeds about
5” apart in mounded hills spaced at 3’ intervals, after danger of frost has passed.
Thin each mound leaving the 3-4 strongest seedlings. To get a head start plant
seeds indoors 2 weeks before your last frost date and transplant.
Soil Temp: 75-95°F.
Days to Emergence: 3-10. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 8-12”. Companions:
corn, pumpkin, radish, squash, marigolds, nasturtiums, oregano.
Seeds/Oz: 1,000.
Seed Wt./100’ Row: 1/2 oz. Yield/100’ row: 50-100 lbs. Days to Harvest: 65-95.
Seed Viability: 5-7 years.
Melon - Edisto 47
A Carolina favorite with 3-5 lb. salmon fleshed
cantaloupe. Resistant to Alternaria, powdery mildew
and downy mildew. Finely netted and does well in
hot, humid conditions. 85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
051-001-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.25
051-001-2-C 1/4 oz 4.95
051-001-3-C 1/2 oz 6.95
051-001-4-C 1 oz 9.95
Melon - Sharlyn
A juicy, sweet, and aromatic pale-green flesh which turns orange around the seed cavity. Remarkably consistent flavor and texture. 80-90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
051-004-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
051-004-2-C 1/4 oz 7.85NEW Melon - Hearts of Gold,
ORGANIC
[H] Cantaloupe. Thick, orange-fleshed
sweet and flavorful, 3 lb fruit. High yield. 70-97 days.
Item NumberSize Price
051-009-1-G Packet 2.75
NEW Melon - Kansas
ECO. HEIRLOOM. Fruits are oval-shaped, ridged, moderately netted, and average 4 lbs. The fruits have an excellent flavor and a fine texture. Plants are hardy and resist sap beetles. 90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
051-010-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.95
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Imagination is the real and eternal world
of which this vegetable universe is
but a faint shadow.
- William Blake

16. mustard greens okra
31
onion
Mustard Greens • Brassica juncea Mustard greens are used in
a variety of ways all around the globe, but are most noted for their use in the preparation
of Soul Food in the American South. Mustard greens favor cooler parts of the growing
season and improve in flavor with the early frost. They were said to have been a favorite
food of Martin Luther King Jr. who loved them with black-eyed peas.
Nutrients: vitamins
A, K, and C, folate, calcium, and manganese.
Growing Guidelines: A moderately frost-tolerant biennial that is easy-to-grow
by direct seed or transplant in full sun or partial shade. Mustards can be succession
planted in the spring, and again late summer through early fall, for a continual harvest.
Using season extension allows for harvests through the winter.
Plant Seeds: 1/4”deep
with 1” between seeds, in rows 18”apart.
Soil Temp: 60-85°F. Days to Emergence:
3-12.
Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 4-8”. Companions: beets, carrots, dill, lettuce,
onion, spinach, tomato, nasturtium, cilantro.
Seeds/Oz: 15,000. Seed Wt./100’ Row:
1 oz.
Yield/100’ row: 80-100 lbs. Days to Harvest: 30-45. Seed Viability: 4-5 years.
Mustard Greens - Giant Red
HEIRLOOM. B. juncea. A Japanese mustard with large,
thick, tender, deep purplish-red savoyed leaves with
white midribs. Very slow-to-bolt with strong mustard
flavor. Good for pickling. 40-65 days.
Item NumberSize Price
053-011-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.25
053-011-2-C 1/8 oz 3.25
053-011-3-C 1/4 oz 4.25
053-011-4-C 1/2 oz 5.25
Mustard Greens - Tendergreen,
ORGANIC
This heat and drought resistant variety
has oblong, smooth, green leaves with a very distinct,
mild flavor. Matures extra early in only 35 days.
Item NumberSize Price
053-006-1-G Packet - 1.2 grams2.75
053-006-2-G 1/8 oz 4.25
053-006-3-G 1/4 oz 6.00
Mustard Greens - Ruby Streaks
ECO. Visually stunning with bold purple coloring on deeply toothed leaves. Germinates quickly, grows rapidly and is suitable for multiple cuttings. The flavor is sweet and spicy, though not excessively hot. Color deepens in autumn. 40 days.
Item NumberSize Price
053-004-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
Mustard Greens - Greenwave
Bright green leaves, heavily curled and frilly. This very vigorous mustard does not bolt in the heat as quickly as most others. Hot mustard flavor mellows when cooked. 40-60 days.
Item NumberSize Price
053-001-1-C Packet - 2 grams 1.95
053-001-2-C 1/4 oz 3.95
053-001-3-C 1/2 oz 4.95
053-001-4-C 1 oz 6.50
053-001-5-C 1/4 lb 9.85
Mustard Greens - Florida
Broadleaf
A large, semi-upright 16-22”
spreading leafy plant with oval dark-green leaves
that are 8-10” long. A traditional Southern favorite
with rich flavor and good yields. Slow-to-bolt. 48 days.
Item NumberSize Price
053-008-1-C Packet - 1.5 grams2.25
053-008-2-C 1/4 oz 3.95
053-008-3-C 1/2 oz 4.95
053-008-4-C 1 oz 6.50
053-008-5-C 1 lb 12.00
Mustard Greens - Old Fashioned
HEIRLOOM. A cool season, quick to bolt mustard popular in the Carolinas with long, ruffled, flavorful leaves and good yields. The best mustard variety for salad greens. 40 days.
Item NumberSize Price
053-009-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.25
053-009-2-C 1/4 oz 3.95
053-009-3-C 1/2 oz 4.95
053-009-4-C 1 oz 6.50
Mustard Greens -
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. 45-70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
053-003-1-C Packet - 2 grams 1.95
053-003-2-C 1/4 oz 3.95
053-003-3-C 1/2 oz 4.95
053-003-4-C 1 oz 5.95
053-003-5-C 1/4 lb 9.85
Mustard Greens - Tendergreen
(Komatsuna)
This heat and drought resistant
variety has oblong, smooth, green leaves with a very
distinct, mild flavor. Matures extra early in only 35 days.
Item NumberSize Price
053-005-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.25
053-005-2-C 1/4 oz 3.95
053-005-3-C 1/2 oz 4.95
053-005-4-C 1 oz 5.95
053-005-5-C 1 lb 12.00
Okra • Abelmoschus esculentus Okra, which originated in West Africa,
is a member of the mallow family, related to hibiscus and hollyhock, (as its beautiful
blossoms will attest). It is used in Middle Eastern & Indian cooking as well as being
a primary ingredient in gumbo. It was used as a coffee substitute during the Civil War
in America. Even people who don’t like okra can be convinced by a well-executed
Southern fried version. Special care should be taken when harvesting okra because
it can irritate the skin of some gardeners.
Nutrients: vitamins B6, C, and K, folate,
calcium, manganese.
Growing Guidelines: A frost sensitive crop that is easily grown in full sun
and by direct seed once danger of frost has passed. Heat-loving okra is capable of
withstanding dry periods once estabished. Okra can grow 30” wide and 4-6’ tall.
Plant Seeds: 1/2” deep with 3-4” between seeds, in rows 2-3’ apart. Soil Temp:
70-90°F.
Days to Seed Emergence: 7-15. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 12”.
Companions: lettuce, peppers, eggplant, basil, cucumber, melons, cowpeas.
Seeds/Oz: 420. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 1.5oz. Yield/100’ row: 300+ pods.
Days to Harvest: 60-85. Seed Viability: 1-2years.
NEW! Hill Country Red
4-6’ tall plants have red stems and produce 3” pods.
Colorful pods are bright green tinged with red. Has a
delicious flavor and great for pickling. Produces well
when pods are picked small. Drought tolerant. 70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
054-006-1-C Packet 2.50
Okra - Clemson Spineless
All American Winner, this 4-5’ high plant produces straight, dark-green, slightly grooved, spineless pods. Best picked under 2 1/2 -3” for full flavored premium quality. 56 days.
Item NumberSize Price
054-001-1-C Packet - 6 grams 2.25
054-001-2-C 1 oz 5.50
054-001-3-C 1/4 lb 7.25
054-001-4-C 1/2 lb 9.50
Okra - Red Burgundy
High-yielding, attractive 4’ tall plants with green leaves and burgundy stems, branches and leaf ribs often used as an ornamental plant with colorful pods and leaves. Tender 6-8” burgundy pods that turn green when cooked. 60 days.
Item NumberSize Price
054-002-1-C Packet - 6 grams 2.25
054-002-2-C 1/2 oz 4.00
054-002-3-C 1 oz 6.95
Onion • Allium cepa Onions are very versatile and nutritious and are used
worldwide as a seasoning, condiment, or as a dish in themselves. Sweet yet robust,
they add a terrific flavor to all kinds of dishes. Onion varieties are classified as long,
medium and short day. This refers to the regions where they grow best, according to
the length of day, during the particular variety’s best growing season. Short day onions
are grown in the winter in the South. Long day onions grow best in the Northern summer.
Intermediate day varieties are generally grown in the middle of the country and can go
either way. Very high in vitamin C, onions were often used by western settlers as a way
to prevent scurvy. Curiously, the name Chicago comes from an old Algonquin word that
means “onion place.” Long and intermediate day varieties store well in a cool dry place,
while the sweeter short day varietes should be eaten within a few weeks of harvest.
Nutrients: dietary fiber, vitamins C, B6, folate, manganese and calcium.
Growing Guidelines: A frost-tolerant biennial crop that is planted in full sun
in early spring, in the fall and over the winter in southern regions. Onions require evenly
moist, well-drained soils, and that weeds be kept to a minimum.
Plant Seeds: 1/2”
deep with 1” between seeds in rows 12-15” apart, or in flats 4-6 weeks in advance of
planting.
Soil Temp: 50-90°F. Days to Emergence: 6-16. Thin T o/Mature Plant
Spacing:
3-6”. Companions: leek, lettuce, parsnip, spinach, beet, carrot, tomato.
Seeds/Oz: 7,000. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 1/4 oz. Yield/100’ row: 100lbs.
Days to Harvest: 65-110. Seed Viability: 2-4 years.
Onion - Evergreen Bunching Onion
Common bulbless, Japanese small bunching onion that
produces white stalks and has a sweet, delicious flavor.
Hardy, slow-to-bolt, and overwinters well. 60-120 days.
Item NumberSize Price
055-001-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
055-001-2-C 1/8 oz 3.50
055-001-3-C 1/4 oz 5.50
055-001-4-C 1 oz 10.30
Onion - Long White Bunching
Long-stemmed bunching onion. Summer producing or will overwinter for early spring scallions. 120 days.
Item NumberSize Price
055-005-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.25
055-005-2-C 1/8 oz 3.50
055-005-3-C 1/4 oz 5.50
055-005-4-C 1 oz 6.95
30 28 grams per oz. • 112 grams per ¼ lb. • 448 grams per 1 lb.
NEW! Okra - Aunt Hettie’s Red
ECO. TENNESSEE HEIRLOOM. 4-5’ tall. The stalks, leaves, and pods of this variety are a beautiful burgundy. The pods are glossy and have a great taste. 65 days.
Item NumberSize Price
054-007-1-C Packet 2.95call
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17. onion Continuedpea
parsnip
NEW! Heirloom onion plants
available for 2012. Orders may
be placed by phone or online.
Onion - Red Creole Short day, Southern
variety. Hard, thick, flat, reddish-buff bulbs with
pungent red-purple flesh. Spring planted, 85 days.
Overwintered, 190 days.
Item NumberSize Price
055-008-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
055-008-2-C 1/8 oz 4.85
055-008-3-C 1/4 oz 7.40
Onion - Red Torpedo
HEIRLOOM. Intermediate day variety. Long torpedo or spindle shaped onion which grows to 1 lb. Purple- red skin with soft light red flesh and mild sweet flavor. Medium to short keeper. Spring planted, 95 days. Overwintered, 200 days.
Item NumberSize Price
055-007-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
Onion - Texas Early Grano
Short day variety. Vidalia type large uniform globe shaped bulbs with straw colored skin, thin scales, soft white flesh, and a sweet mild flavor. 168-179 days.
Item NumberSize Price
055-009-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.25
055-009-2-C 1/8 oz 3.95
055-009-3-C 1/4 oz 5.25
055-009-4-C 1/2 oz 8.00
Onion - Red Grano
Short day variety, medium maturity, large red top onion. Soft flesh. Medium keeper. 115 days.
Item NumberSize Price
055-006-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.25
055-006-2-C 1/8 oz 3.95
055-006-3-C 1/4 oz 5.25
055-006-4-C 1/2 oz 6.50
055-006-5-C 1 oz 7.95
Onion - White Sweet Spanish
Long day variety. Large globed onions with shiny skins, mild firm flesh and dark-green tops. Good for green bunching or grows to 5 1/2” in diameter. Not a long-term storage variety. 110+ days.
Item NumberSize Price
055-004-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.25
055-004-2-C 1/8 oz 3.95
055-004-3-C 1/4 oz 5.25
055-004-4-C 1/2 oz 8.00
Onion - Walla-Walla Sweet Spanish
Harvest 10 days earlier than other Spanish types. Mild and sweet, light brown, white flesh. Summer ripening. Very cold hardy. 125 days.
Item NumberSize Price
055-003-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
055-003-2-C 1/8 oz 3.95
055-003-3-C 1/4 oz 5.25
055-003-4-C 1/2 oz 8.00
NEW! Onion - Southport White Globe
A northern long day variety used extensively as a non-bulbing, bunching onion in latitudes below 34°F. It produces a medium to long white shank with deep bluish-green tops. Bunching – 65 to 100 days. When grown in long day areas (42 degrees and above), it produces a medium-size high globe with very firm pungent flesh. A great winter keeper. 80 to 120 days.
Item NumberSize Price
055-010-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
Parsnip • Pastinaca sativa A cool weather, slow growing, white root crop
which resemble carrots, to which they are related. Very winter hardy, and their rich,
nutty, flavor improves after a hard frost. They are used in soups, stews, and casseroles
to sweeten the taste. They are delicious mashed with potatoes. In fact, before potatoes
were introduced to Europe, many dishes now made with potatoes were made with
parsnips. Parsnip seed can lose viability relatively quickly and should be bought
and saved accordingly. Roots can be stored in the ground into the winter and harvested
as needed.
Nutrients: vitamins C, E, and K; folate, potassium, manganese, magnesium.
Growing Guidelines: A slow growing, biennial root. Direct seed in mid-spring for
a fall harvest. It needs full sun. Seeds are naturally lower in germination and tend to be
weak, having difficulty breaking through crusty soil. Some growers approach this by
planting fast growing radishes directly beside the parsnips to mark the row and break
the soil for the slower germinating parsnips. Parsnips prefer soil that is not rich in
nitrogen, as it causes them to have furry, forked roots.
Plant Seeds: 1/2-3/4” deep
with 1/2” between seeds and 12-18” between rows.
Soil Temp: 55-75°F. Days to
Emergence:
15-28. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 3”. Companions: garlic, pea,
pepper, potato, onion, radish.
Seeds/Oz: 5,000. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 1/2 oz.
Yield/100’ row: 75 lbs. Days to Harvest: 100-130. Seed Viability: 1-3 years.
Parsnip - Hollow Crown
HEIRLOOM. A delicious variety with a tapered root reach-
ing 12” long and 2-3” thick at the shoulders. Exposure to
frost adds to sweetness in the fall. Excellent winter keeper.
95-120 days.
Item NumberSize Price
056-001-1-C Packet - 1 gram 1.95
056-001-2-C 1/4 oz 4.85
056-001-3-C 1/2 oz 6.15
056-001-4-C 1 oz 7.75
Note: Southern Peas can be found under
“Cowpea” in the Vegetable section.
oregon sugar
pod
sugar snap shelling
Pea • Pisum sativum Peas are very nutritious legumes which grow in two forms: peas that you remove
from the shell (called garden, shelling or English peas); and edible pod peas. Garden/shelling/English peas
are removed from the fibrous, inedible pod and cooked. There are two forms of edible pod peas: the snow pea,
which is only tender before the peas develop; and snap peas which are eaten after the pods have fully devel-
oped. Snow peas are well known in Chinese and other Asian cuisine and are delicious raw in salads. Snap
peas are a taste treat right off the vine, or as an addition to stir-frys. Garden peas are sweet and delicious in
salads, soups, and alone as a tasty side dish. All peas freeze well for storage.
Nutrients: vitamins A, C, K, B6,
thiamine, riboflavin, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, manganese, and zinc.
Growing: Snow/snap peas (edible pod) and shelling peas are frost-tolerant, cool weather crops that are
planted early spring and late summer in full sun. Most garden peas are more productive and all are easier
to harvest if given a fence or trellis to climb, but all will produce. Innoculant will help germination and greatly
increase the amount of nitrogen that is released into soil by the peas’ roots.
Plant Seeds: 1/2” deep with 2”
between seeds, in rows 18” apart.
Soil Temp: 50-75°F. Days to Emergence: 6-14. Thin T o/Mature Plant
Spacing:
Don’t thin. Companions: celery, chicory, radish, turnip, bean, carrot, corn. Seeds/Oz: 110.
Seed Wt./100’ Row: 8 oz. Yield/100’ row: 20 lbs. Days to Harvest: 50-75. Seed Viability: 4-6 years.
Pea, Shelling - Wando
Good for southern regions and late spring seedings.
This productive shelling pea is both cold and heat
tolerant. Excellent for canning or freezing. 68 days.
Item NumberSize Price
090-001-1-C Packet - 14 grams 1.95
090-001-2-C 1 oz 2.95
090-001-3-C 1/4 lb 4.95
090-001-4-C 1/2 lb 5.75
090-001-5-C 1 lb 8.00
Pea, Snap -
Mammoth Melting Sugar
High yielding, early and uniform production of sweet,
tender 4-5” pods. Trellis 4-5’ vines for maximum
production. 65-75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
061-006-1-C Packet - 14 grams 2.25
061-006-2-C 1 oz 2.95
061-006-3-C 1/4 lb 4.95
061-006-4-C 1/2 lb 5.75
061-006-5-C 1 lb 8.00
Pea, Snow - Oregon Sugar Pod
Small vines grow 24 -30” tall (no staking) and produce smooth 4 1/2” edible pods. Peas freeze well with no loss of color or flavor. Resistant to mosaic virus, powdery mildew and wilt. 68 days.
Item NumberSize Price
060-001-1-C Packet - 14 grams 2.25
060-001-2-C 1 oz 3.15
060-001-3-C 1/4 lb 5.25
060-001-4-C 1/2 lb 6.50
060-001-5-C 1 lb 9.50
Pea, Snap - Dwarf Grey Sugar
A bush edible pod pea with attractive purple blossoms. Grows 24-36” tall with 3” sweet slender pods. Ideal to eat fresh out of the garden. Heavy producer, keep picked for maximum yields. 66 days.
Item NumberSize Price
061-004-1-C Packet - 14 grams 1.95
061-004-2-C 1 oz 2.95
061-004-3-C 1/4 lb 5.75
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The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and
dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if
it had nothing else in the universe to do.
- Galileo Galilei

18. Pepper, Hot - Serrano Tampequino
HEIRLOOM. A very pungent hot pepper. The plant grows
30-36” tall and bears thin-walled, 2” slender fruits.
Prolific and ever-bearing. 80 days.
Item NumberSize Price
062-004-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.50
062-004-2-C 1/8 oz 5.00
062-004-3-C 1/4 oz 7.90
062-004-4-C 1/2 oz 11.30
Pepper, Hot - Santa Fe Grande
Prolific 5” conical fruits that ripen from yellow to orange- red. Mild hot flavor. Good producer and ideal for sauces, vinegars, and pickles. 75-100 days.
Item NumberSize Price
062-003-1-C Packet - 0.4 grams2.50
062-003-2-C 1/8 oz 5.00
062-003-3-C 1/4 oz 7.90
062-003-4-C 1/2 oz 11.30
pepper Continued pepper
habanero sweet peppers jalapeno
Pepper • Capsicum annuum Peppers are another member of the nightshade family and offer a
huge selection of varieties including red, orange, yellow and purple sweet peppers and a dizzying array of
beautiful hot peppers (often called chilis) in many colors and shapes. Ripe peppers, especially red ones, are
extremely high in vitamin C. Most peppers turn color when ripe. They can be eaten raw, stuffed, chopped into
sauces, salsas, stews and soups. Hot peppers to add a fiery zing to almost any savory dish. The “hot” flavor in
hot peppers is from the chemical capsaicin, which comes off onto hands when handling chilis, so be careful
not to rub your eyes when preparing a spicy dish.
Nutrients: vitamins A, C, K, and B6.
Growing: Frost sensitive annuals that need full sun and evenly moist soil to thrive. Plant Seeds: 1/4-1/2”
deep in 3-4” pots, 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after all danger of frost and when soil has warmed
up leaving 2 -3’ between rows and 18-24” between plants.
Soil Temp: 65-85°F. Days to Emergence: 8-25.
Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 18-24”. Companions: carrot, eggplant, tomato, loveage, marjoram, oregano,
basil, onion.
Antagonists: fennel, kohlrabi. Seeds/Oz: 4,500. Yield/100’ row: 50 lbs. Days to Harvest:
60-100.
Seed Viability: 3-5 years.
NEW! Pepper, Hot -
Anaheim Chili - ORGANIC
Vigorous bushy upright plants grow 24-30” tall to pro-
duce an abundance of 6-8” long tapered fruits with 1
1/2” shoulders. Medium-hot chili that is continuously
bearing. Good fresh, roasted or dried. 70-90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
062-015-1-G Packet - 0.5 gram 2.75
Pepper, Hot - Cayenne Large Thick
Wrinkled, tapered and curved fruits with very thick flesh. 5-7“ long with 1.5” shoulder. Concentrated set at harvest. Strong upright plants. Hot cayenne flavor. 64-80 days.
Item NumberSize Price
062-005-1-C Packet - 0.3 gram 2.25
062-005-2-C 1/8 oz 5.00
Pepper, Hot -
Cayenne Long Red Thin
Very hot, thin-walled cayenne pepper. Curled, twisted,
pointed fruits. 4-6” long with 3/4” shoulder. Used from
the 1” size and up. Develops early. 67-80 days.
Item NumberSize Price
062-007-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.25
062-007-2-C 1/8 oz 5.00
Pepper, Hot - Habanero, Orange
Produces light-green, thin-walled, crinkled peppers which ripen to a brilliant orange-red color. 40x hotter than the standard jalapeno pepper. Tipping in at an eye-watering 200,000-300,000 scoville heat units. 85-95 days.
Item NumberSize Price
062-013-1-C Packet - 0.3 gram 2.50
062-013-2-C 1/8 oz 8.50
062-013-3-C 1/4 oz 12.00
Pepper, Hot -
Hungarian Y ellow Hot Wax
HEIRLOOM. A sunset ripening pepper changes from
yellow to orange to red. Early, prolific pepper is spicy
without being too hot. Conical fruit, 1-2” wide and 5-8”
long. Can be used fresh, dried, or cooked. 70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
062-001-1-C Packet - 0.3 gram 2.25
062-001-2-C 1/8 oz 5.00
062-001-3-C 1/4 oz 7.90
062-001-4-C 1/2 oz 11.30
Pepper, Hot - Jalapeno, Early
Much like a regular jalapeno, but earlier and better adapted to cool conditions. Concentrated sets of thick- walled, 3” cone-shaped fruits that ripen to red. Hottest when fully ripe. 60-68 days.
Item NumberSize Price
062-010-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.50
062-010-2-C 1/8 oz 5.50
062-010-3-C 1/4 oz 8.75
062-010-4-C 1/2 oz 12.80
Pepper, Hot - Jalapeno, Tam Mild
A quarter to half as hot as early jalapeno, this pepper has excellent yields and is ideal for pickling, canning, and freezing. 67-73 days.
Item NumberSize Price
062-009-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.50
062-009-2-C 1/8 oz 5.00
062-009-3-C 1/4 oz 7.90
062-009-4-C 1/2 oz 11.30
NEW! Pepper, Hot - New Mexico
Big Jim - ORGANIC
Medium heat, classic
green chile for fire-roasting and rellenos. Gigantic 8-12” fruits have produced world records. Peppers ripen from green to red in approximately 80 days.
Item NumberSize Price
062-016-1-G Packet - 0.5 gram 2.75
Pepper, Hot - Pasilla Bajio HEIRLOOM.
Mildly hot and slightly sweet with slender 8-14” pepper. Ripens green to red to brown with a unique, rich flavor that is commonly used in Mexican mole sauce. 75-80 days.
Item NumberSize Price
062-012-1-C Packet - 0.4 grams2.50
062-012-2-C 1/8 oz 9.00
Pepper, Hot -
Tobago Seasoning Mix
All the delicious background flavors of Habanero
without the heat! A mix of 6 selections by Doug Jones
from a gene pool of Caribbean seasoning peppers.
They varyin size, shape, color, and flavor. Late
producing with high yields. 90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
062-014-1-C Packet - 0.3 gram 2.95
Pepper, Sweet - Abundance
Red sister to Sweet Jemison by Doug Jones with slightly thicker, crunchier walls and elongated bell shape. Far sweeter than most hybrid peppers.
Item NumberSize Price
063-009-1-C 0.3 gram 2.95
Pepper, Sweet - Big Red
Very sweet, thick-fleshed bell pepper that ripens green to red. High yielding variety that is an excellent choice for the fresh market or home gardener. 75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
063-005-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.95
063-005-2-C 1/8 oz 7.00
063-005-3-C 1/4 oz 10.80
Pepper, Sweet - Chocolate Cake
Large version of ‘Chocolate Beauty’ selected over many years by Doug Jones for high yield, earliness, and thick, crunchy fruit walls. Blockier than any other non-hybrid chocolate-colored bell. Top-rated in taste tests. Compact.Item NumberSize Price
063-010-1-C Packet - 0.3 gram 2.95
Pepper, Sweet - Corno Di Toro
HEIRLOOM. An Italian variety with extremely productive tall plants that bear so much fruit they need staking. Thin, 8-10” long slightly curved fruits have outstanding flavor. Best roasted or fried. 70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
063-007-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.50
063-007-2-C 1/8 oz 7.00
063-007-3-C 1/4 oz 10.80
NEW! Pepper, Sweet - Golden
California Wonder, ORGANIC
California Wonder type sweet pepper with sweet, thick-fleshed, blocky fruits and upright sturdy plants. Peppers change color from green to golden-yellow to deep-orange. 70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
063-014-1-G Packet - 0.5 gram 2.75
063-014-2-G 1/8 oz 11.50
Pepper, Sweet - Mega Marconi
ECO. A dehybridized version of ‘Giant Marconi’ by Doug Jones. Classic long Italian shape (8-10”) and the sweet flavor found in most Italian frying peppers. High-yielding, tall plant (up to 5’) requires a sturdy trellis. Can weigh up to 1 lb.
Item NumberSize Price
063-012-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.95
Pepper, Sweet - King of the North
ECO. Uniform Bull Nose type with medium flesh, sweet taste, and a slight taper. Mature fruits go from dark-green to deep-red in color. Prolific producer. Ideal for Northern gardens. 57-68 days.
Item NumberSize Price
063-013-1-C 0.3 gram 2.95
Pepper, Sweet - Marconi Red
HEIRLOOM. Delicious 12” long peppers are eaten fresh or dried. Prized for its gigantic sweet red fruits. 70-90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
063-006-1-C 0.5 gram 2.50
Pepper, Sweet - Purple Beauty
Compact plants with thick, protective foliage produce thick-walled, meaty, beautiful, lobed fruits with a tender crisp texture. High yielding. Ripens from green to purple to deep-red. 70-75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
063-003-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.50
063-003-2-C 1/8 oz 6.25
063-003-3-C 1/4 oz 8.90
063-003-4-C 1/2 oz 12.50
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Pepper, Hot - Poblano HEIRLOOM.
Heart-shaped pepper called Ancho in its dried shape in which it lends its red-brown color to chili powder. Called Poblano in its green state in which it may be peeled and stuffed for chili rellenos. 75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
062-011-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram
062-011-2-C 1/8 oz
unavailable for 2012

19. pepper Continuedpumpkin
potato
Pepper, Sweet - Sweet Banana
HEIRLOOM. Upright prolific pepper from Hungary.
Grows 16-24” tall. Fruits grow 6” long with 1 1/2-2”
shoulders and taper to a blunt point. Thick, sweet,
mildly waxy flesh. 61 days.
Item NumberSize Price
063-001-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.50
063-001-2-C 1/8 oz 5.00
063-001-3-C 1/4 oz 7.90
063-001-4-C 1 oz 11.30
Pepper, Sweet - Y olo Wonder
Improved strain of California Wonder. 4” thick-fleshed blocky-belled fruits that ripen from dark-green to red. 70-80 days.
Item NumberSize Price
063-008-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.50
063-008-2-C 1/8 oz 5.00
063-008-3-C 1/4 oz 7.90
063-008-4-C 1 oz 11.30
Pepper, Sweet - Sweet Jemison
A large “Lamuyo” (elongated tapered bell) developed by Doug Jones from Italian Heirlooms. Doug claims there is no pepper sweeter than this one. Tender and juicy and keeps well after harvest.
Item NumberSize Price
063-011-1-C Packet - 0.3 gram 2.95
Potato • Solanum tuberosum Originally developed in the Andes mountains
where, to this day, there are over a hundred varieties. Famously eaten in Ireland and
throughout Europe, and brought to the continent by the Spanish conquerors. Potatoes,
often thought of as comfort food, are extremely nutritious and can be prepared in almost
any fashion that you can imagine, including roasted, fried, and in soup. They store well
in a cool dry place.
Nutrients: dietary fiber, vitamins C, B6, thiamine, panothenic acid,
niacin, iron, copper, managnese, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium.
Growing: Easy-to-grow. Dig a trench 6-8” deep and plant seed potatoes 12” apart
whole or cut into pieces, each containing at least one “eye.” Leave 2’ between rows.
Cover with 3-4” of soil and, as the leaves start to appear through the soil, hoe up soil
against them creating mounds. The growing tubers sometimes push themselves up
through the ground and then must be covered with soil to prevent greening, which
makes them toxic to eat. Carefully dig potatoes when the leaves die back.
Days to
Emergence:
10-20. Days to Harvest: 60-120 days. Viability in ideal storage: 6-12
months.
Pumpkin • In America, we first tend to think of pumpkin pie, but pumpkins are a staple vegetable in
many parts of the world, (used as we would use winter squash) and their seeds are a primary source of oil
in some regions.
Nutrients: vitamins A, B6, C, E, K, riboflavin, folate, calcium, pantothemic acid, potassium,
phosphorus and magnesium.
Growing: Pumpkins are a frost-sensitive annual, which need evenly moist, fertile soil and full sun. Can
be direct seeded, or, to get a head start, plant seeds indoors 2 weeks before last frost date and transplant.
Pumpkins are large leaved, long vines and space should be planned accordingly.
Plant Seeds: In rows: Direct
seed 1” deep, 6” apart with 8’ between rows. In mounds: 1” deep, with 6 seeds about 5” apart in mounded
hills spaced at 8’ intervals, after danger of frost has passed. Thin each mound leaving the 3-4 strongest
seedlings.
Soil Temp: 65-90°F. Days to Emergence: 5-10. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 12”.
Companions: corn, eggplant, melon, squash, marigold, nasturtium, oregano, radish. Antagonists: apple,
raspberry, rosemary, tomato, potato.
Seeds/Oz: 100-300. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 1/2-1 oz. Yield/100’
row:
200-300 lbs. Days to Harvest: 90-120. Seed Viability: 3-5 years.
connecticut
field pumpkin
cinderella small sugar
pumpkin
Potatoes can be pre-ordered anytime.
Shipping begins early March and
continues through mid-May, starting
with growers in the south.
Add an additional $2 for shipping
on seed potato orders of 5-10 lbs.
Call for shipping quote on orders
of 10 lbs. or more.
Maine Certified Seed: The Division of Plant Industry certifies seed potatoes in Maine to control the level of regulated
disease and pests in Maine’s potato industry. Only lots that are found to meet field, post-harvest test, and shipping point
inspection tolerances can be tagged as Maine Certified Seed. Seed potato varieties that are labeled only as Maine
Certified seed does not imply that they are certified organically grown.
Potato - Y ukon Gold
Smooth yellow skin with creamy-textured, bright-golden
flesh. Early harvest and good storage life. Exceptional
buttery flavor. Maine Certified Seed Potato 
Item NumberSize Price
404-002-1-C 3 lb 7.50
404-002-2-C 10 lb 20.00
404-002-3-C 25 lb 38.00
404-002-4-C 50 lb 57.00
Potato - Red Pontiac
Dark red, smooth skin, with white flesh.  Large, oblong- to-round, heavy-producing spuds. Good new potatoes.
Excellent storage variety. Maine Certified Seed Potato.
Item NumberSize Price
404-001-1-C 3 lb 7.50
404-001-2-C 10 lb 20.00
404-001-3-C 25 lb 38.00
404-001-4-C 50 lb 57.00
Potato - Kennebec
Very reliable russet-type that is an excellent storage variety. Smooth, tender, golden-brown skin. Plump oblong tubers with a hard, pure-white flesh.  Multi- purpose. Used baked, boiled, steamed, mashed, or fried. Maine Certified Seed Potato. 
Item NumberSize Price
404-003-1-C 3 lb 7.50
404-003-2-C 10 lb 20.00
404-003-3-C 25 lb 38.00
404-003-4-C 50 lb 57.00
Pumpkin - Cinderella, ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. (C. pepo) Round, 20lb. pumpkins on a bush
vine. Bright, reddish-orange skin. Excellent flavor. Stores well. 100 days.
Item NumberSize Price
065-006-1-G Packet 3 grams 2.95
065-006-2-G 1/2 oz 8.75
065-006-3-G 1 oz 12.00
Pumpkin - Kentucky Field
HEIRLOOM. (C. moschata) Very productive 10-15lb.
flattish-to-round shape with orange skin and thick, yellow-orange flesh. Good for canning, pies and for livestock. 115 days.
Item NumberSize Price
065-009-1-C Packet 2.5 grams 1.95
065-009-2-C 1/4 oz 3.95
065-009-3-C 1/2 oz 4.95
065-009-4-C 1 oz 7.40
Pumpkin - New England Pie,
ORGANIC
(C. pepo) Dark
orange-skinned fruit in a range of sizes from 4-6 lbs.
A non-stringy, high dry matter content pumpkin flesh
which makes superior pumpkin pies. 105 days.
Item NumberSize Price
065-001-1-G Packet 3 grams 2.75
Pumpkin - Connecticut Field
HEIRLOOM. (C. pepo) Thick yellow-orange flesh. 15-25
lbs. fruits. Perhaps the original Thanksgiving pumpkin! Use for canning, baking and stock feed. 110 days.
Item NumberSize Price
065-005-1-C Packet 3 grams 2.50
065-005-2-C 1/4 oz 3.95
065-005-3-C 1/2 oz 5.10
065-005-4-C 1 oz 7.90
Pumpkin - Small Sugar
HEIRLOOM. (C. pepo) A classic pie pumpkin with dry
sweet flesh. Orange fruits are round and weigh 6-8lbs. 90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
065-002-1-C Packet - 3.5 grams1.95
065-002-2-C 1/4 oz 3.95
065-002-3-C 1/2 oz 5.25
065-002-4-C 1 oz 7.40
065-002-5-C 1/4 lb 12.90
Pumpkin - Spookie Pie
(C. pepo) Heavy yielding, uniform 6-10 lb. fruits.
Smooth, hard, red-orange skin and sweet, thick, orange flesh. Great for pies and carving. 100 days.
Item NumberSize Price
065-003-1-C 2.5 grams 2.25
065-003-2-C 1/4 oz 4.50
065-003-3-C 1/2 oz 6.75
065-003-4-C 1 oz 9.90
065-003-5-C 1/4 lb 12.90
NEW! Pumpkin - Styrian Hulless
(C. pepo). ECO. This hulless variety is primarily grown
for its protein-rich seeds. The seeds are encased in a thin membrane which may be eaten toasted, raw, or pressed for oil. The vines are prolific and fast-growing.
Item NumberSize Price
065-012-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Pumpkin - Winter Luxury
(C. pepo) HEIRLOOM. A small pumpkin with a unique,
fine netted skin. Fruits weigh 5-7 lb. The sweet and smooth textured flesh is wonderful for pies. Also a charming ornamental. 85-100 days.
Item NumberSize Price
065-011-1-C Packet 2.95
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Q: What do you get if you divide the circumference
of a pumpkin by its diameter? A: Pumpkin Pi

20. Radish • Raphanus sativus Radishes are a very easy-to-grow root
crop popular in American gardens and around the world. Coming in myriad
shapes and colors, radishes make a flavorful addition to salads and a colorful garnish.
Radish seeds are being researched as a possible biofuel.
Nutrients: vitamin C, K, B6,
folate, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
Growing: Radish is a fast growing, moderately frost-tolerant, easy to grow vegetable.
It prefers evenly moist, fertile soil in full sun. Sow in 3 week succession plantings from
spring through fall.
Plant Seeds: 1/2” deep, 1/2” between seeds, in rows 8” apart.

Soil Temp: 45-80°F. Days to Emergence: 4-11. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing: 1-2”.
Companions: beans, beets, carrots, chervil, nasturtium, parsnips, squash, spinach,
lettuce.
Antagonists: brassicas, grape, hyssop, kohlrabi, potato, turnips. Seeds/Oz:
2500.
Seed Wt./100’ Row: 1oz. Yield/100’ row: 100 bunches. Days to Harvest:
20-30.
Seed Viability: 2-5 years.
radish rutabaga
salsify
sorghum
Rutabaga • Brassica napus Sometimes called Swedish or Yellow Turnip
or Swede. Makes a flavorful addition to stews, soups, and roasts. Originally a cross between cabbage and turnip. They will keep for up to 6 months if refrigerated.
Nutrients: vitamin C, potassium,manganese.
Growing: Easy-to-grow and frost-tolerant. Rutabagas taste best when planted in
mid-summer for fall harvest. Direct seed in fertile, evenly moist soil in full sun.
Salsify • Tragopogon porrifolius A versatile plant grown as an
ornamental for its lovely pink and yellow flowers, as an edible root, and for use in herbal medicine. The flavor sweetens in the cold. Herbal medicine enthusiasts prize
salsify for its diuretic and tonic properties.
Nutrients: vitamins C, B6, folate, riboflavin,
calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium and manganese.
Growing: This is a long season, slow-growing plant which is best matured in cool
weather. Plant in the early spring in colder climates, early fall in milder climates.
Plant Seeds: Direct seed 1/2” deep, with 1-1/2” between seeds, in rows 18-24” apart.
Sorghum • Sorghum bicolor Ranks with wheat, oats, corn and barley as among the most cultivated
grains in the world. It is used as flour, cereal, sweetner, livestock feed, and in the making of brooms. Best known
in the South as molasses, actually sorghum syrup, which is very rich in minerals. Drought and heat tolerant.
Growing: An annual, frost-sensitive
grass which should be planted in full sun.
Plant Seeds: Direct seed 1/2”deep, with
1-1/2” between seeds, in rows 2’ apart.
Sorghum - Hungarian Broom Corn
ECO. HEIRLOOM. Traditional variety with long stems for
making brooms. Fast growing to 7 -10’ tall. Edible red
seeds. Drought-tolerant. 100 days.
Item NumberSize Price
105-004-1-C Packet - 3.5 grams3.95
105-004-2-C 1 oz 7.50
Sorghum - Black Amber Cane
ECO. HEIRLOOM. One of the earliest molasses sorghums known. 6-8’ stalks bear shiny black seeds and make fine brooms. A good intercrop for pole beans and peas. 99 days.
Item NumberSize Price
105-001-1-C Packet - 3.5 grams3.95
105-001-2-C 1 oz 7.50
NEW! Sorghum - Sugar Drip
ECO. HEIRLOOM. Grows to 9-12’ tall. One of the earliest-
maturing varieties for the South. Produced good quality syrup during early syrup production. 110 days
Item NumberSize Price
105-003-1-C Packet - 3.5 grams3.95
105-003-2-C 1 oz 7.50
105-003-3-C 1/4 lb 12.00
Radish - China Rose Winter,
ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. Winter and spring planted
roots with smooth, rose-colored skin, white flesh and
mild flavor. Good keeper. 35 days.
Item NumberSize Price
069-007-1-G Packet - 2 grams 2.75
069-007-2-G 1/4 oz 4.45
069-007-3-G 1/2 oz 6.55
069-007-4-G 1 oz 7.90
069-007-5-G 1/4 lb 13.00
Radish - Daikon,
Japanese Minowase
HEIRLOOM. Giant white roots up to 24” long by 3”
wide. Sweet and very crispy. Good pickled, steamed,
stir-fried or raw. Mild taste even when large. 60 days.
Item NumberSize Price
069-002-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.50
069-002-2-C 1/4 oz 3.50
069-002-3-C 1/2 oz 4.85
069-002-4-C 1 oz 5.90
069-002-5-C 1/4 lb 11.60
Radish - French Breakfast
HEIRLOOM. Blunt oblong with red 3” roots shading to white at the tip. White flesh is crisp and mildly pungent. Great home variety. 24 days.
Item NumberSize Price
069-003-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.25
069-003-2-C 1/4 oz 3.50
069-003-3-C 1/2 oz 4.85
069-003-4-C 1 oz 5.90
Radish - Sparkler, ORGANIC
Crisp and snappy-flavored with round, red-skinned roots and juicy white flesh. Good yields. 26 days.
Item NumberSize Price
069-008-1-G Packet - 2 grams 2.75
Radish - Purple Plum
Round, bright purple-skinned radish with firm, white flesh and mild, sweet flavor. Hardy and adaptable. 28 days.
Item NumberSize Price
069-006-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.50
069-006-2-C 1/4 oz 5.15
Rutabaga - American Purple Top
HEIRLOOM. Firm, fine-grained yellow flesh and roots with purple crowns. High yields. Good keeper. 90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
094-001-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams2.25
094-001-2-C 1/4 oz 3.95
094-001-3-C 1/2 oz 4.95
094-001-4-C 1 oz 6.95
Salsify - Mammoth
HEIRLOOM. A hearty vegetable with creamy-white roots and oyster-like flavor. Roots can over winter. Plant seeds 1/2” deep, thin 12” apart. Full sun. 150 days.
Item NumberSize Price
091-001-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
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Radish - Watermelon HEIRLOOM.
4” round roots with deep-green shoulder on white skin with crisp, bright-red flesh and a mild, sweet flavor. Its Chinese name, Shinrimei, means “Beauty-In-The-Heart.” Suitable for fall/winter crops. 60 days.
Item NumberSize Price
069-009-1-C Packet - 2 grams
069-009-2-C 1/4 oz
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21. specialty greens Continued spinach
spinach
Specialty Greens are that category
of unique greens, grown for salad or
cooking, which fit in no other category
in our seed selection. Like all greens,
they are highly nutritious and for the
most part, very easy-to-grow.
Spinach • Spinacia oleracea Spinach is a versatile, very nutritious leafy
green which probably originated in central and southeastern Asia and spread to the
Middle East where it was grown extensively. It can be used in casseroles and egg
dishes, eaten as a side dish, or eaten raw in salads.
Nutrients: vitamins A, E, K,
and C, calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
Growing: A very frost-tolerant biennial that is easy-to-grow by direct seed or
transplant from early spring through late summer and into the fall. Plant in full sun or
part shade. Spinach will survive all but the coldest northern winters without protection,
affording an early spring harvest before bolting to seed.
Plant Seeds: 1/2” deep with
1” between seeds, in rows 10” apart. Or, plant in containers 2 weeks before
transplanting.
Soil Temp: 45-65°F. Days to Emergence: 6-21. Thin T o/Mature
Plant Spacing:
4”. Companions: legumes, lettuce, radish, celery, brassicas,
strawberries.
Seeds/Oz: 1400-2600. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 1/2 oz. Yield/100’
Row:
40 lbs. Days to Harvest: 30-50. Seed Viability: 3-4 years.
mache
dutch corn
salad
radicchio
Squash, Summer • Maxima, Mixta, Moschata, Pepo The Summer Squash is distinguished
from Winter Squash by its bush growth habit, thin delicate skin, its short storage life, and because it can be eaten raw as well as cooked. All squash are symbiotic members of the “Three Sisters” (along with Corn and
Beans) in Native American agriculture. Corn provides a pole for vining beans which in turn provide nitrogen
for the heavy-feeding corn. With their numerous large leaves, squash shades out the weeds and helps retain
moisture in the soil for all. Summer Squash is baked, stuffed, boiled, sauteed and used in casseroles.
Nutrients: vitamins A, B6, C, E, K, folate, riboflavin and manganese.
Growing: This very frost sensitive annual can be planted in full sun by direct seed or transplanted anytime
after the last frost. It benefits from evenly moist soil and a ring of mulch around seedlings and transplants
to keep weeds down and retain moisture before its large shading leaves take over the job. Can be planted in
succession for sustained harvest until frost.
Plant Seeds: In rows: Direct seed 1/2” deep with 6” between
seeds or plant seed indoors 3-4 seed per 4” pot 2-3 weeks before last frost. Space 2’ between rows. In
mounds: Make a mounded hill with a crater in it for catching water and plant 6 seeds 1/2” deep about 5”
apart spaced at 3’ intervals. Thin each mound leaving the 3-4 strongest seedlings.
Soil Temp: 65-85°F.
Days to Emergence: 5-10. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing in rows : 1’. Companions: beans, celery, corn,
dill, nasturtium, onions, cucumbers, mint, marigold, oregano, borage.
Seeds/Oz: 300. Seed Wt./100’ Row:
1/2 oz.
Yield/100’ Row: 150-200 lbs. Days to Harvest: 50-70. Seed Viability: 3-4 years.
cocozelle yellow
straight neck
ronde de nice
Specialty Greens -
Mache, Dutch Corn Salad

HEIRLOOM. (Valerianella locuta) France. Among the
softest and most tender of all greens. Larger, oval,
green leaves with mild flavor. Easy-to-grow. Succession
plant for continual harvest. Cold tolerant. 50 days.
Item NumberSize Price
098-001-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.25
098-001-2-C 1/8 oz 4.50
098-001-3-C 1/4 oz 7.35
098-001-4-C 1 oz 9.85
Specialty Greens -
Radicchio, Rossa Di Verona
HEIRLOOM. A fine deep-red, tight-balled radicchio from
Verona, Italy. Gourmet quality, perfect for both the home
gardener or market grower. Cool weather enhances flavor
and color. 70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
092-005-1-C Packet - 0.25 gram2.25
092-005-2-C 1/8 oz 4.00
092-005-3-C 1/4 oz 6.00
092-005-4-C 1 oz 9.00
NEW! Specialty Greens - Lambsquarters,
Magenta Spreen, ORGANIC
A wild edible plant related to spinach. Young green leaves are splashed with brilliant magenta. Has a delicate tangy flavor. Easy to grow, self-seeds. Can be eaten raw or steamed. 45 days.
Item NumberSize Price
092-007-1-G Packet 2.75
NEW! Specialty Greens -
Orach, Aurora, ORGANIC
Orach, also called Mountain Spinach, is an annual leaf vegetable with a salty, spinach-like taste. The shimmery leaves in vivid colors of red, gold, pink, purple, carmine and green are a colorful addition to salads. 37-60 days
Item NumberSize Price
092-006-1-G Packet 2.75
NEW! Specialty Greens -
Braising Greens Mix
A delicious mix of greens that are good for braising. Dwarf Blue Scotch Kale, Vates Collards, Tendergreen Mustard Greens, Fordhook Chard, Bloomsdale Spinach, and Tatsoi.
Item NumberSize Price
092-008-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams2.50
092-008-2-C 1/2 oz 4.50
092-008-3-C 1 oz 6.75
092-008-4-C 1/4 lb 12.90
Spinach - Bloomsdale Long Standing
HEIRLOOM. The classic reliable spinach with dark-green, thick-crinkled leaves. Slow-bolting and heavy-yielding. 46 days.
Item NumberSize Price
074-002-1-C Packet - 3 grams 2.50
074-002-2-C 1/2 oz 3.95
074-002-3-C 1 oz 5.20
074-002-4-C 1/4 lb 7.00
074-002-5-C 1 lb 12.50
NEW! Spinach - Giant Winter
Large, dark green, semi-savoyed leaves. Heavy yields. Very cold hardy. Recommended for late fall crops, winter greenhouse crops, or overwintering under mulch.45 days.
Item NumberSize Price
074-004-1-C Packet 2.50
Spinach - New Zealand Spinach
(Tetragonia tetranoides) Not a true spinach, but similar in taste and use. Good summer greens. Soak seeds 24 hours before planting. Plant 18-24” apart. 60 days.
Item NumberSize Price
074-006-1-C Packet - 3 grams 2.25
074-006-2-C 1/4 oz 4.35
074-006-3-C 1/2 oz 5.90
074-006-4-C 1 oz 8.40
NEW! Spinach - Nobel Giant
HEIRLOOM. Produces large, thick leaves full of nutrients. Heavy yields in spring and fall. Great for raw eating as the leaves stay tender. Can also be cooked, canned, or frozen. Slow to bolt. 40-56 days.
Item NumberSize Price
074-005-1-C Packet 2.50
074-005-2-C 1 oz 4.75
074-005-3-C 1/4 lb 8.65
074-005-4-C 1 lb 18.20
Squash, Summer - Black Beauty,
ORGANIC
(C. pepo) Bush type plant produces
high yields of straight dark-green zucchini squash.
The outer surface is very smooth. Suitable for smaller
home gardens and fresh markets. 60-70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
078-004-1-G Packet - 2.5 grams2.75
078-004-2-G 1 oz 9.25
078-004-3-G 1/4 lb 17.00
Squash, Summer - Black Beauty
(C. pepo) Bush-type plant produces high yields of
straight, dark-green zucchini squash. The outer surface is very smooth. Suitable for smaller home gardens and fresh markets. 60-70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
078-001-1-C Packet - 2.5 grams1.95
078-001-2-C 1/2 oz 2.95
078-001-3-C 1 oz 3.95
078-001-4-C 1/4 lb 10.00
078-001-5-C 1 lb 24.00
Squash, Summer -
Cocozelle Zucchini
HEIRLOOM. (C. pepo)
Italian origin. Features slender fruits with light and
dark- green stripes on smooth, thin skins. Harvest fruits
when they reach 4-8” long. Outstanding flavor. 55 days.
Item NumberSize Price
078-002-1-C Packet - 2.5 grams2.25
078-002-2-C 1/2 oz 3.95
078-002-3-C 1 oz 5.50
078-002-4-C 1/4 lb 15.00
078-002-5-C 1 lb 31.00
Squash, Summer -
Early Golden Summer Crookneck
HEIRLOOM. (C. pepo) A popular bright-yellow summer
squash with firm, tender, pale-cream flesh. Eat fruit
young at 4-8” long for best flavor. 58 days.
Item NumberSize Price
078-006-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.50
078-006-2-C 1/2 oz 3.95
078-006-3-C 1 oz 5.50
078-006-4-C 1/4 lb 15.00
078-006-5-C 1 lb 31.00
summer squash
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22. summer squash Continued Continued winter squash
winter squash
butternut candy roaster neck pumpkin
Squash, Winter Winter squash is actually grown in the summer, but differs from summer squash
in that it is longer-maturing, grows on trailing vines (up to 15’), is eaten only after being cooked, and has
a thick skin and firm flesh that allows it to be stored for many months without refrigeration. It is commonly
baked and is prized for its sweet flavor in soups.
Nutrients: vitamins A, C, and B, potassium, manganese.
Growing: Frost sensitive annuals, Winter Squashes are quite varied in size and shape. All should be
planted in full sun by direct seed or transplanted anytime after the last frost. They benefit from evenly moist
soil and a ring of mulch around seedlings and transplants to keep weeds down and retain moisture before
its large shading leaves take over the job.
Plant Seeds: In rows: 1” deep with 6” between seeds or 3-4 seed
per 4” pot, and space 2’ between rows in the garden. In mounds: 1” deep, with 6 seeds about 5” apart in
mounded hills, after danger of frost has passed. Thin each mound, leaving the 3-4 strongest seedlings.
See varieties for spacing.
Soil Temp: 65-85°F. Days to Emergence: 5-10. Thin T o/Mature Plant Spacing:
1’.
Companions: celery, dill, nasturtium, corn, beans, onions, cucumbers, mint, marigold, oregano, borage.
Seeds/Oz: 200-300. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 1/2-2oz. Yield/100’ Row: 150-200+ lbs. Days to Harvest:
60-110.
Seed Viability: 3-5 years.
pink jumbo
banana squash
Squash, Summer -
Ronde de Nice, ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. (C. pepo) Small, round summer squash
with beautiful green and yellow mottled skin. Excellent
flavor and perfect for stuffing. Prolific. 50 days.
Item NumberSize Price
078-009-1-G Packet - 2 grams 2.75
078-009-2-G 4 grams 5.50
Squash, Summer -
Early Prolific Straight Neck
HEIRLOOM. (C. pepo) The most popular of straight neck
squashes, this lemon yellow fruit has crisp, firm texture.
Best when harvested 5-6” long. 42-50 days.
Item NumberSize Price
078-003-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.50
078-003-2-C 1/2 oz 3.95
078-003-3-C 1 oz 5.50
078-003-4-C 1/4 lb 15.00
078-003-5-C 1 lb 31.00
Squash, Summer -
Scallop Y ellow Bush
HEIRLOOM. (C. pepo) Vigorous bush with large, round,
golden-yellow fruits approximately 7” in diameter.
Distinctive flavor. Least attractive to squash bugs.
51 days.
Item NumberSize Price
078-008-1-C Packet - 1.5 grams2.25
078-008-2-C 1/2 oz 4.95
078-008-3-C 1 oz 7.95
078-008-4-C 1/4 lb 19.00
Squash, Winter - Blue Hubbard
HEIRLOOM. (C. maxima) Grayish-blue, 30-45 lb
fruits with bumpy, warted skin and thick orange flesh. Fine-textured with excellent flavor and quality. Great storage variety. 115 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-011-1-C Packet - 4.6 grams2.50
079-011-2-C 1/2 oz 5.25
079-011-3-C 1 oz 8.55
Squash, Winter - Delicata
HEIRLOOM. (C. pepo) Sweet and nutty flavor with yellow
skin and dark-green stripes. The cylindrical 2 lb. fruits are the perfect meal size. 100 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-002-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.50
079-002-2-C 1/2 oz 5.75
079-002-3-C 1 oz 8.95
079-002-4-C 1/4 lb 21.00
NEW! Squash, Winter - Candy
Roaster Melon
ECO. HEIRLOOM. (C. maxima)
Large, rampant vines produce 12-14 lb fruits. Fruits are warty, buttercup-shaped, with pinkish-orange coloring and blue-green markings. Very sweet, excellent for baking. 112 days.and freezing. 90-105 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-021-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Squash, Winter - Amish Pie
ECO. HEIRLOOM. (C. maxima) Fruits have very thick
pale orange flesh and the largest can weigh 60-80 lbs. The firm, moist flesh is great for making pies and freezing. 90-105 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-020-1-C Packet 2.95
Squash, Winter - Seminole Pumpkin
ECO. HEIRLOOM. (C. moschata) Vigorous heat tolerant vines
up to 30’. Tan, teardrop-shaped fruit 6-7” in diameter. Produces sweet, smooth fleshed squash. Excellent keeper. Resistant to squash vine borer and squash bugs. 105 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-017-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.95
Squash, Winter - Improved
True Green Hubbard
(C. maxima) Large vines produce 10-12 lb. dark
bronze-green fruits at maturity. Very thick, sweet, dry,
yellow-orange flesh. Excellent keeper. 95-120 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-010-1-C Packet - 5.3 gram 2.50
079-010-2-C 1/2 oz 4.95
079-010-3-C 1 oz 7.95
079-010-4-C 1/4 lb 19.00
Squash, Winter - Neck Pumpkin
HEIRLOOM. (C. moschata) Vigorous vines bear sweet,
15 lb, orange-fleshed, butternut-like, 20-30” fruits. Very resistant to vine borer. Wonderful for pies. 110 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-015-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.50
079-015-2-C 1/8 oz 8.10
Squash, Winter - Pink Jumbo
Banana
HEIRLOOM. (C. maxima) Large, pinkish-
orange, banana-shaped fruit can weigh 25-40 lbs.
Very sweet, orange, dry flesh. Large yields. Excellent
keeper. 105 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-005-1-C Packet - 5 grams 2.25
079-005-2-C 1/2 oz 4.95
079-005-3-C 1 oz 7.95
079-005-4-C 1/4 lb 19.00
Squash, Winter - Spaghetti
HEIRLOOM. (C. pepo) Awesome nutty flavor and texture.
When baked, stringy flesh can be used as a delicious gluten-free pasta substitute. A garden favorite. 88 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-006-1-C Packet - 2.5 grams2.50
079-006-2-C 1/2 oz 4.95
079-006-3-C 1 oz 7.95
079-006-4-C 1/4 lb 19.00
Squash, Winter - Table Queen Bush
ORGANIC
(C. pepo) Runnerless, true bush version
of Table Queen Acorn. Thick, pale-orange flesh cooks
dry and sweet. Very compact and productive. 87 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-014-1-G Packet - 1.6 grams2.75
079-014-2-G 1/4 oz 7.65
Squash, Winter - Thelma Sanders
Sweet Potato
HEIRLOOM. (C. pepo) Acorn-shaped
fruits up to 6” long. Superbly flavored golden-yellow flesh.
Family heirloom from Missouri. 87 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-016-1-C Packet - 1.25 grams2.95
Squash, Winter - Table Queen Acorn
HEIRLOOM. (C. pepo) Hard dark-green rind with med-deep
ribs and yellow-orange sweet, thick, dry flesh. Very early, vigorous and prolific. 1-2 lb fruits. Good keeper and bakes well. 70-90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-012-1-C Packet - 1.5 grams2.50
079-012-2-C 1/2 oz 4.95
079-012-3-C 1 oz 7.95
Squash, Winter - Waltham Butternut
(C. moschata) Most popular of butternuts. Fruits average
8-9” long and 3-6 lbs. Fine- textured, buff colored skin with rich, nutty, orange flesh. Vigorous and dependable. Excellent keeper. 95 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-009-1-C Packet - 2 grams 1.95
079-009-2-C 1/2 oz 4.95
079-009-3-C 1 oz 7.95
079-009-4-C 1/4 lb 19.00
079-009-5-C 1 lb 31.00
Squash, Winter - Green Striped
Cushaw
HEIRLOOM. (C. mixta) Heavy yields of
15 lb. fruits. Grows very long vines. Makes amazing
pumpkin pies. 90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-022-1-C Packet 3.5 grams 2.25
079-022-2-C 1/2 oz 4.95
079-022-3-C 1 oz 7.95
079-022-4-C 1/4 lb 19.00
079-022-5-C 1 lb 31.00
NEW! Squash, Winter - Long Island
Cheese
HEIRLOOM. (C. moschata) Named for
its resemblance to a wheel of cheese, the fruits are flattened and ribbed. The skin is buff colored and the flesh is deep orange and sweet-tasting. Keeps well and is great for pies. 71-108 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-013-1-C Packet - 3 grams 2.95
NEW! Squash, Winter - Red Kuri
(C. maxima) 4-6 lb fruits are teardrop-shaped with
striking red-orange skin. The deep orange flesh is smooth and sweet. Reliable yields in cool, short seasons. Good for pies. 90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-018-1-C Packet 2.50
NEW! Squash, Winter -
Tahitian Butternut
(C. moschata) Plant
produces good yields of large fruits shaped like butternuts with elongated necks. The skin has a light golden-orange color. The flesh is very sweet and gets sweeter during storage. It is delicious raw or baked. 110 days.
Item NumberSize Price
079-019-1-C Packet 2.95
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23. sweet potato tomato
PLUm lemon black from tula cherokee purple
Tomato • L. lycopersicum Tomatoes are a juicy delight of the summer garden and like potatoes,
eggplant and peppers, are members of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), which have their origins in South
and Central America. Farmer’s Markets in the past decades have sprung up filled with scores of colorful
heirlooms in varying sizes, colors and patterns. The plants are either determinate, or indeterminate.
On determinate plants the fruits ripen at one time and don’t necessarily need to be staked. Indeterminate
plants continue growing until frost with fruit ripening until the plant dies. Winter storage is by drying, roasting,
canning, freezing and juicing.
Nutrients: dietary fiber, vitamins A, C and K, potassium, manganese.
Growing: Tomatoes are frost-sensitive annuals that need full sun and evenly moist soil to thrive. Most
varieties prefer caging, staking or trellising.
Plant Seeds: 1/4” deep in 3-4” pots, 6-8 weeks before last
frost. Transplant after all danger of frost and when soil has warmed up, leaving 3’ between rows and 18-24”
between plants.
Soil Temp: 70-90° F. Days to Seed Emergence: 6-14 days. Companions: asparagus, basil,
bee balm, cabbage family, garlic, nasturtium, celery, parsley, onion, marigold.
Antagonists: cabbage family,
pole beans, dill, fennel, potato, corn.
Seeds/Oz: 9,000. Average Yield/100’ row: 150 lbs.
Days to Harvest: 55-85 from date of transplant. Seed Viability: 4-7 years.
Sweet Potato • Ipomoea batatas Sweet potatoes, which are not potatoes but rather related
to morning glory, originated in Central America. A nutritious staple food in many regions of the world, especially Central America, Africa and the American South. They are a long-growing, warm weather plant, easy-to-grow
where the climate allows for a 120 day growing season. Sweet potatoes store well for much of the winter in
cool, even tempratures and dry conditions. Their abundant, heart-shaped leaves are commonly used as an
ornamental in hanging pots and terraced gardens where they fall gracefully over rock walls.
Nutrients: beta
carotene (very high), vitamins A, C, E, K, folate, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, manganese (very high), potassium,
magnesium, phosphorous.
Growing: Sweet potatoes are planted from bare-root slips (also called starts) as soon as the ground is
well warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Extremely heat tolerant and will continue to mature after a
light frost as long as the soil stays warm.
Space plants: 12-18” apart with 3-4’ between rows. The vines will
spread and fill in, so give them plenty of room. Plant in a soil rich in organic matter. Sweet potatoes can be
slow starters and they don’t like to compete with weeds. Keep the area clear until the top growth fills in and
acts as a natural mulch.
Tip: Don’t water your sweet potatoes during the final 3-4 weeks prior to harvest, to
keep the mature tubers from splitting.
Days to harvest: 90-120.
Sweet P otatoes are
shipped live in the
Spring, usually
late-May.
For details on delivery dates
please visit our website at
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sweet potatoes on
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•
Sweet Potato Slips can be
pre-ordered anytime
•
Shipping is mid-May
through June, beginning
with growers in
southernmost regions.
Please do not order sweet potato slips for delivery to California, Alaska, Hawaii or
Canada. Plant inspections can cause delays that may result in plant failure.
Sweet Potato Slips - Beauregard
Fast maturing roots have red-orange skin and orange
flesh. Easy-to-grow with extremely high yields and little
cracking. 90-105 days.
Item NumberSize Price
400-002-1-C 12 slips 12.00
400-002-2-C 36 slips 26.00
400-002-3-C 100 slips 41.00
400-002-4-C 500 slips 79.00
400-002-5-C 1000 slips Call for Quote
Sweet Potato Slips - O Henry
RARE. White-skinned and white fleshed variety that has a somewhat dryer texture than most. 115 days.
Item NumberSize Price
400-004-1-C 12 slips 12.00
400-004-2-C 36 slips 26.00
400-004-3-C 100 slips 41.00
400-004-4-C 500 slips 79.00
400-004-5-C 1000 slips CALL Call for Quote
Sweet Potato Slips - Porto Rico
RARE. Easy-to-grow, compact, upright bush habit (bunch type) plants. Produces copper-skinned roots with a deep orange, sweet flesh and old-fashioned flavor. Excellent for baking. 110-130 days.
Item NumberSize Price
400-001-1-C 12 slips 12.00
400-001-2-C 36 slips 26.00
400-001-3-C 100 slips 41.00
400-001-4-C 500 slips 79.00
400-001-5-C 1000 slips CALL Call for Quote
Tomato - Chadwick Cherry,
ECO. (L. esculentum). (Indeterminate). Vines produce
high yields of utterly delicious, 1 oz. red cherry tomatoes. Selected by master English horticulturalist, Alan Chadwick. Disease resistant. 90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-027-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.95
Tomato - Amish Paste, ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. (Indeterminate). Highly productive vines with 8-12 oz. deep-red, acorn-shaped fruits. Thick, meaty paste tomatoes with few seeds. 75-85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-010-1-G Packet - 0.1 gram 2.75
084-010-2-G 1 gram 10.00
084-010-3-G 1/8 oz 25.00
084-010-4-G 1/4 oz 34.00
Tomato - Cherokee Purple,
ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. (Indeterminate). Exquisite
flavor. Flattened globes have unique purplish-pink flesh.
Productive plants yield large crops of 12 oz. fruits. 80 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-011-1-G Packet - 0.2 gram 2.95
084-011-2-G 1 gram 12.00
084-011-3-G 1/8 oz 30.00
Tomato - Cherry Sweetie, ORGANIC
(Indeterminate). Long trailing plant produces an abundance of small, grape-shaped, cherry-sized fruits in large clusters. Super high sugar content. 65-70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-004-1-G Packet - 0.1 gram 2.75
084-004-2-G 1 gram 10.00
084-004-3-G 1/8 oz 14.00
084-004-4-G 1/4 oz 18.00
Tomato - Arkansas Traveler
HEIRLOOM. (Indeterminate). Smooth, rose-colored fruits are juicy with mild flavor. Tolerates heat and humidity. Crack and disease-resistant. 80-90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-001-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.50
084-001-2-C 1 gram 6.85
084-001-3-C 1/8 oz 9.90
084-001-4-C 1/4 oz 18.00
NEW! Tomato - Cosmonaut Volkov
ECO. HEIRLOOM. The round, slightly flattened fruits have a complex flavor with a nice acid-sweet balance. Fruits can reach 1-2 lbs. Variety named after the famous Russian cosmonaut who died while landing. 75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-023-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Tomato - Brandywine Y ellow,
ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. This yellow-fruited variety
has a sweet, delicious flavor similar to the pink-fruited “Brandywine.” Fruits are large and slightly ribbed. Potato- leaf foliage provides medium fruit cover. 76-100 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-020-1-G Packet 2.95
NEW! Tomato - Black Krim
ECO. Large 8-12 oz fruits have a unique violet-brown and purple-red coloring. With sufficient sun and heat they turn almost black. Has a juicy, full flavor. Originated in Krim, Russia. 69-90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-026-1-C Packet - 2.95
NEW! Tomato - Black From Tula
ECO. HEIRLOOM. Produces large 10-12 oz fruits that have a green to brown-red color. Heavy foliage cover. Rich full flavor, great for slicing and canning. 75-85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-025-1-C Packet 2.95
Tomato - Cherokee Purple
HEIRLOOM. (Indeterminate). Exquisite flavor. Flattened globes have unique purplish-pink flesh. Productive plants yield large crops of 12 oz. fruits. 80 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-009-1-C Packet - 0.2 gram 2.50
084-009-2-C 1 gram 9.00
084-009-3-C 1/8 oz 14.00
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24. Tomato - Principe Borghese
ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. (Determinate). Produces
clusters of red, very meaty, plum-shaped, pointy-ended
fruits with little juice and few seeds. Used for sun-drying
in Italy. Needs support. 70 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-016-1-G Packet
unavailable for 2012
tomato Continued turnip
bulk watermelon ORDERS: Due to concerns about Watermelon Fruit Blotch,
customers ordering bulk watermelon seed (packets are exempt) must sign
and return a waiver before shipment. For waiver form, call 828-254-0708
or go to www.sowtrue.com/watermelon.
watermelon
Watermelon • Citrullus lanatus Watermelons are native to Southern
Africa, and eaten and enjoyed all over the world. There are numerous distinct varieties,
colors and sizes. Vine-ripened, homegrown watermelon is one of the greatest pleasures
of earthly existence. A wonderful treat on a hot day, watermelons are thirst-quenching
and provide an impressive list of nutrients.
Nutrients: vitamins A and C (very high) B6,
thiamin, pantothenic acid, potassium, magnesium, copper, phosphorous.
Growing: Watermelons are very frost-sensitive and grow in warm, fertile soil in the
full sun. Fruits grow on vines that grow from 8’-15’ depending on the variety, so make
space in the garden. Heat-loving but not drought-tolerant, keep evenly moist. In most
climates they are easily grown by direct seed. In cooler northern climates, it is best to
plant seeds indoors 1/2” deep in 3-4” pots 3 weeks before last frost. Transplant or direct
seed after all danger of frost and when soil has warmed up either in rows 4’ apart with
12” between plants, or in hills, 3-4 plants to a hill, spaced 8-10’ apart.
Soil Temp: 70-
90°F.
Days to Emergence: 3-10. Seeds/Oz: 400-600. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 1/8 oz.
Yield/100’ row:
50-100 lbs. Days to Harvest: 70-100 days. Seed Viability: 4-5 years.
Turnip • B. rapa Another member of the Brassica family, turnips are hardy,
frost-tolerant, nutritious and tasty root vegetables. The greens can be eaten when young and tender. They can be stored in the refrigerator for 6 weeks, and can be fully
cooked or blanched and frozen for later use.
Nutrients: vitamins C and B6, folate,
calcium, phosphorous, potassium, and magnesium.
Growing: Easy-to-grow and can be direct seeded about 3-4 weeks before the last
spring frost for early summer harvest, and in late summer for fall harvest. Direct seed
in fertile, evenly moist soil in full sun.
Plant seeds: 1/2” deep, 1” between seeds, in
rows 12” apart. Thin to 4-6” between mature plants.
Soil Temp: 50-75°F. Days to
Emergence:
5-17. Companions: beets, carrots, dill, lettuce, onion, spinach, tomato,
nasturtium, and cilantro.
Seeds/Oz: 7000-9000. Seed Wt./100’ Row: 1/4 oz.
Yield/100’ row:
40 lbs. Days to Harvest: 30-60. Seed Viability: 3-4 years.
NEW! Tomato - Mountain Princess
ECO. WEST VIRGINIA HEIRLOOM. A productive variety
that produces quick and early. The 4-6 oz red fruits
are round, smooth, and sweet. 45-68 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-024-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Tomato - Plum Lemon
ECO. Fruit has the size, shape, and color of a lemon. Has firm, mild flesh that in great is soups and salads. 75-95 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-019-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Tomato - Opalka
ECO. HEIRLOOM. Vigorous wispy vines produce 3” by 6” red paste tomatoes. Fruits have solid, meaty flesh and have an excellent flavor. The small amount of seeds makes this variety great for processing. Fruits hold well on the vine. 85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-021-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Tomato - Speckled Roman
ECO. The result of a stabilized cross of “Antique Roman” and “Banana Legs.” The gorgeous and unique 5” long fruits have jagged orange and yellow stripes with a meaty flesh with few seeds. Great for processing and fresh eating. Very productive. 85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-022-1-C Packet 2.95
Tomato - Mortgage Lifter
HEIRLOOM. (Indeterminate). Vines produce huge fruits up to 1 lb. Rich-flavored, irregular-shaped, reddish-pink fruits continue to produce until frost arrives. 85 days
Item NumberSize Price
084-013-1-C Packet - 0.2 gram 2.50
084-013-2-C 1 gram 6.90
084-013-3-C 1/8 oz 9.90
084-013-4-C 1/4 oz 18.00
Tomato - Mr Stripey
HEIRLOOM. (Indeterminate). Productive vines produce golf ball-sized fruits with low acid, yellow flesh and pink stripes. Mild flavor. 80 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-014-1-C Packet - 0.2 gram 2.50
084-014-2-C 1 gram 5.50
084-014-3-C 1/8 oz 8.70
084-014-4-C 1/4 oz 14.00
Tomato - Pink Brandywine
HEIRLOOM. (Indeterminate). Rich, old-timey tomato flavor. Produces good yields of 1-2 lb. beefsteak tomatoes. Pinkish-red when mature. 85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-012-1-C Packet - 0.2 gram 2.50
084-012-2-C 1 gram 6.90
084-012-3-C 1/8 oz 9.90
084-012-4-C 1/4 oz 18.00
Tomato - Pink Brandywine,
ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. (Indeterminate). Rich,
old-timey tomato flavor. Produces good yields of 1-2 lb.
beefsteak tomatoes. Pinkish-red when mature. 85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-006-1-G Packet - 0.2 gram 2.75
084-006-2-G 1 gram 10.00
084-006-3-G 1/8 oz 25.00
Tomato - Roma (Semi-determinate).
Classic plum-shaped paste tomato. Rich flavor and low seed count makes “Roma” ideal for canning. Vigorous compact vines. 75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-003-1-C Packet - 0.2 gram 2.50
084-003-2-C 1 gram 4.00
084-003-3-C 1/8 oz 6.50
084-003-4-C 1/4 oz 12.00
084-003-5-C 1/2 oz 18.00
084-003-6-C 1 oz 22.00
Tomato - Rutgers (Determinate). Large,
vigorous and productive vines with bright, blood-red, globed fruits. Old-time flavor. Crack resistant. Widely adapted for hot climates. 70-90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-008-1-C Packet - 0.2 gram 2.50
084-008-2-C 1 gram 4.00
084-008-3-C 1/8 oz 6.50
084-008-4-C 1/4 oz 12.00
084-008-5-C 1/2 oz 18.00
084-008-6-C 1 oz 22.00
Tomato - Y ellow Pear HEIRLOOM.
(Indeterminate). Small, pear-shaped, yellow tomatoes with mild flavor. Very productive and heat-resistant. 75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
084-005-1-C Packet - 0.2 gram 2.50
084-005-2-C 1 gram 6.90
084-005-3-C 1/8 oz 9.90
084-005-4-C 1/4 oz 18.00
Turnip - Purple Top Globe
HEIRLOOM. Mildly sweet, smooth, white 6” roots are purplish-red above ground and white below. Excellent keeper. A favorite garden variety. 57 days.
Item NumberSize Price
085-003-1-C Packet - 1.7 grams1.95
085-003-2-C 1 oz 3.95
085-003-3-C 1/4 lb 6.95
085-003-4-C 1 lb 17.00
Turnip - Purple Top Globe, ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. Mildly sweet, smooth, white 6” roots are purplish-red above ground and white below. Excellent keeper. A favorite garden variety. 57 days.
Item NumberSize Price
085-001-1-G Packet - 1.5 grams2.75
085-001-2-G 1/4 oz 4.65
Turnip - Shogoin HEIRLOOM. A tender,
versatile, fine-grained Japanese Turnip that can be cooked, steamed or pickled. Tall, mild-flavored green leaves with 2-4” globe-shaped roots. 42 days.
Item NumberSize Price
085-005-1-C Packet - 1.7 grams1.95
085-005-2-C 1 oz 3.95
085-005-3-C 1/4 lb 6.95
085-005-4-C 1 lb 17.00
Watermelon - Charleston Grey
30-40 lb. oblong fruits. Juicy, red fiberless flesh. Thick gray-green skin with fine dark-green veins. Developed by the USDA, 1954. 85-100 days.
Item NumberSize Price
086-004-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.50
086-004-2-C 1/2 oz 6.20
086-004-3-C 1 oz 9.40
086-004-4-C 1/4 lb 16.30
Watermelon - Crimson Sweet
HEIRLOOM. 25 lb. oblong fruits with bright deep-red flesh, high sugar content, and a tough skin with dark and light-green stripes. Reliable shipping and local market variety. 80-97 days.
Item NumberSize Price
086-007-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
086-007-2-C 1 oz 18.00
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25. watermelon Continued (anise hyssop - tulsi basil) herbs
Watermelon - Georgia Rattlesnake
HEIRLOOM. Old southern favorite from 1830 prized
for its productiveness and firm, sweet, bright-rose flesh.
25-30 lb. oblong fruits have thin, tough rinds with light
and dark-green “rattlesnake” stripes. 90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
086-006-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
086-006-2-C 1/4 oz 5.00
086-006-3-C 1/2 oz 7.90
086-006-4-C 1 oz 12.70
Watermelon -
Moon and Stars Red
HEIRLOOM. Cherokee Native. Outstanding flavor with
sweet red flesh. Large, yellow moon and small star
patterns on dark-green oblong rind. Spotted foliage.
80-90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
086-001-1-C Packet - 2.2 grams2.50
086-001-2-C 1/4 oz 5.00
086-001-3-C 1/2 oz 7.90
086-001-4-C 1 oz 12.70
NEW! Watermelon -
Moon and Stars Y ellow, ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. Dark green oval fruits are covered with pea-sized bright yellow “stars” and usually one larger “moon” with spotted foliage. Fruits can grow to be 15” and have sweet yellow flesh. Once thought to be extinct, it was found again in 1980.
Item NumberSize Price
086-012-1-G Packet 2.95
NEW! Watermelon - Hopi Y ellow
ECO. Rare Native American Heirloom. Medium to large green striped fruits. Flesh is golden-yellow and is very sweet and crisp. A variety from the Hopi people. 100 days.
Item NumberSize Price
086-008-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Watermelon -
Mountain Sweet Y ellow
ECO. Oblong 20-35 lb fruits with dark and light green stripes. This very sweet melon is firm deep yellow flesh with black seeds. Keeps well and will last 7 - 20 days longer after ripening. 100 days.
Item NumberSize Price
086-009-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Watermelon -
Small Shining Light
ECO. Round 10-12” fruits with a very dark green rind and sweet red flesh. Matures early and is well suited for colder climates. Holds for several weeks after picking. 90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
086-010-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Watermelon - Stone Mountain
ECO. Round dark green fruits with sweet pink flesh, these fruits average 30 pounds. Thick rind resists splitting and is also excellent for pickling. One of the most popular watermelons during the 1930s and 1940s but now scarce. 95 days.
Item NumberSize Price
086-011-1-C Packet 2.95
Watermelon - Sugar Baby
HEIRLOOM. Rich and incredibly sweet. Compact vines. Produces plenty of 6-10 lbs. fruits packed with red-orange flesh. Low space-demanding in the garden. Ice box variety. 85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
086-003-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.25
086-003-2-C 1 oz 7.00
086-003-3-C 1/4 lb 18.00
086-003-4-C 1 lb 33.00
Watermelon - Sugar Baby,
ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. Rich and incredibly sweet.
Compact vines. Produces plenty of 6-10 lb. fruits
packed with red-orange flesh. Low space-demanding
in the garden. Ice box variety. 85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
086-002-1-G Packet - 1 gram 2.75
bulk watermelon ORDERS: Due to concerns about Watermelon Fruit Blotch,
customers ordering bulk watermelon seed (packets are exempt) must sign
and return a waiver before shipment. For waiver form, call 828-254-0708
or go to www.sowtrue.com/watermelon.
anise hyssop genovese basil tulsi basil
Anise Hyssop
(Agastache foeniculum) ECO. MEDICINAL. Annual.
Wonderful licorice flavor and scent. Grows about 18” high with secondary feather-like leaflets of bright green. Used for a culinary spice, oils, and tea. Full sun.
Item NumberSize Price
239-002-1-C Packet - 0.05 gram 2.95
Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera)
ECO. MEDICINAL. Frost sensitive perennial. Nightshade. Native to India and a widely used male tonic in Ayurvedic medicines. Also known as “Indian Ginseng.” Full sun.
Item NumberSize Price
201-001-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.95
201-001-2-C 1 gram 8.95
Basil - Genovese, ORGANIC
HEIRLOOM. 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. 65-95 days.
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232-002-1-G Packet - 0.2 gram 2.75
232-002-2-G 2 grams 4.95
232-002-3-G 4 grams 6.50
232-002-4-G 6 grams 8.00
232-002-5-G 1 oz 11.90
232-002-6-G 2 oz 18.00
Basil - Purple Dark Opal, ORGANIC
All American Winner. Very fragrant and tasty. Used as garnish, for salads and makes beautiful purple-colored vinegar. Sharper flavor than sweet basils. Flowers are also edible. 75 days.
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232-004-1-G Packet - 0.2 gram 2.75
232-004-2-G 1 gram 3.95
232-004-3-G 4 grams 6.85
Basil - Thai (var.Thyrsiflora) Slender 2” long leaves
with a spicy anise-clove flavor. Attractive purple stems and blooms. Height 18-24”. Essential in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. 59 days.
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232-010-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.50
232-010-2-C 1 gram 4.25
232-010-3-C 1/8 oz 5.85
232-010-4-C 1/4 oz 7.90
232-010-5-C 1 oz 12.40
NEW! Basil - Lettuce Leaf
HEIRLOOM. Compact plants bear large curly leaves 4” wide by 6” long. Leaves have an enticing aroma and their flavor is more sweet than spicy. Leaves hold their flavor well under hot growing conditions. Slow to flower. Great for cooking.
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232-014-1-C Packet - 0.3 gram 2.50
232-014-2-C 1/8 oz 6.80
232-014-3-C 1/4 oz 10.80
232-014-4-C 1 oz 22.00
NEW! Basil - Spicy Globe Bush,
ORGANIC
Annual. Forms a perfect 12-18” globe bush with very small, thin leaves. Sweet scent and spicy flavor. Slow to go to seed. Ideal for ornamental use in pots or as borders in gardens.
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232-015-1-G Packet 2.95
Basil - Tulsi, Kapoor
ECO. The Kapoor variety is the best Tulsi basil for temperate gardens. An annual that has been know to self-seed, it is very aromatic and has been used as an immune enhancing, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial medicinal herb. It has been grown in India since ancient times, and makes a wonderfully soothing tea. We previously listed Kapoor as “Tulsi, Sacred Basil.”
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232-013-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.95
232-013-2-C 1 gram 11.50
Herbs are plants grown for flavoring in cooking, medicinal purposes, and for cultural and spiritual rituals.
They can be annual or perennial, and are often grown as ornamentals.
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NEW! Basil - Tulsi, Rama (O. sanctum)
ECO. The Rama variety of Tulsi Basil is characterized by its purple stems. A good variety for warmer climates, though can be grown in colder climates if taken indoors during winter. Very aromatic, it has been used as an immune-enhancing, antifungal and antibacterial medicinal herb. It has been grown in India since ancient times.
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232-018-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.95
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NEW! Basil - Tulsi, Vana (O. gratissimum)
ECO. Native to India, tulsi often graces shrines and homes as an aromatic perennial shrub. Has an aesthetic upright, branching form that produces excellent tasting leaves and purple-blue flowers. Vana is a bushy perennial variety that has been unmodified from its wild form.
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232-017-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.95
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26. herbs (bee balm - chives) (cilantro - feverfew) herbs
borage calendula cilantro clary sage purple coneflower
echinacea
fennel
Cilantro, ORGANIC
Moderately frost-tolerant annual. Fresh leaves best
harvested before flowering. Leaves are cilantro, seeds are
coriander. Suitable for growing in containers. Easy-to-grow
by seed. Full sun. 55-65 days.
Item NumberSize Price
208-003-1-G Packet - 1.5 grams 2.75
208-003-2-G 1/8 oz 4.50
Cilantro - Slow Bolt (Coriandrum sativum)
Moderately frost-tolerant annual. Great cilantro flavor, yet slower to bolt. Fresh leaves best harvested before flowering. Leaves are cilantro, seeds are coriander. Suitable for growing in containers. Easy-to-grow by seed. Full sun. 55-65 days.
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208-002-1-C Packet - 1.75 1.95
208-002-2-C 1/4 oz 3.95
208-002-3-C 1/2 oz 5.25
208-002-4-C 1 oz 7.00
208-002-5-C 1/4 lb 12.00
208-002-6-C 1 lb 24.00
NEW! Dill - Bouquet, ORGANIC
Moderately frost-tolerant biennial. Very aromatic variety that produces flavorful leaves and seeds. Great compan- ion to most and beneficial attractant. Easy-to-grow by direct seed. Full sun. 50-70 days.
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210-005-1-G Packet - 1 gram 2.75
210-005-2-G 1/8 oz 3.95
210-005-3-G 1/4 oz 5.35
210-005-4-G 1 oz 11.70
210-005-5-G 1/4 lb 16.50
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)
ECO. Perennial herb with gorgeous purple and white flowers. Extremely aromatic. Used in cookery, medicinally, and in making wines.
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209-001-1-C Packet - 0.2 gram 2.95
NEW! Codonopsis (C. pilosula)
ECO. Native to China, this is a fascinating twining climbing plant with small leaves and bell-shaped blossoms. Also called “Poor Man’s Ginseng”, the roots can be harvested after 3 years and used in a similar way as ginseng. The roots are crunchy, sweet and delicious!
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256-001-1-C Packet 2.95
Echinacea - Tennesseensis
RARE. ENDANGERED. Frost-tolerant perennial. Southeastern native wildflower with bright rose petals that flex backward. Frost-treat seeds for two weeks outdoors or in freezer, then cover with 1/8” soil to germinate. Space transplants 18” apart.
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233-005-1-C Packet - 0.25 gram2.95
Echinacea Purpurea - Purple
Coneflower
(Echinacea purpurea)
Medicinal. Frost-tolerant perennial with striking
3” rose-purple, long-lasting flowers. Used medicinally to
stimulate the immune system. Frost-treat seeds for two
weeks outdoors or in freezer, then cover with 1/8” soil.
Space transplants 18” apart.
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233-001-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.95
233-001-2-C 1 gram 4.95
233-001-3-C 1/4 oz 9.75
233-001-4-C 1/2 oz 12.00
233-001-5-C 1 oz 18.00
Fennel - Florence (var. Azoricum)
Moderately frost-tolerant biennial. Licorice-flavored bulb used as vegetable and leaves, stalks and seeds as a culinary herb. Plant seeds 1/2” deep, thin or space transplants 12” apart. 90+ days.
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211-001-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.50
211-001-2-C 1/8 oz 5.25
211-001-3-C 1/4 oz 8.35
211-001-4-C 1/2 oz 11.80
Epazote - Glossy, ORGANIC
(Chenopodium ambrosoides) Extremely aromatic
culinary herb commonly used to flavor pinto beans in Mexico. Main ingredient in BEANO. Start seed indoors and transplant after danger of frost. Space 18-24” between plants. 60% germination.
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247-001-1-G Packet - 1 gram 2.75
247-001-2-G 4 grams
9.00
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) Medicinal.
Frost-tolerant perennial. 18” small bush plants with citrus-scented leaves and small daisy-like flowers. Full sun, easy-to-grow by direct seed or transplant 18” apart.
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249-001-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.95
Bee Balm (Monarda citriodora) Hardy perennial.
A brilliant addition to late summer gardens. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees flock to these edible, reddish- purple tubular flowers on rounded flower heads. 24-30” tall. Leaves and flowers are used for tea. Part shade.
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234-001-1-C Packet - .1 gram 2.95
234-001-2-C 1 gram 4.40
234-001-3-C 1 oz 11.80
Borage (Borago officinalis) Annual, self-seeding.
Easy-to-grow by direct seed after danger of frost has passed. Piercing blue and purple flowers are edible in salads and make a delicious, soothing tea. Full sun. 45-55 days.
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202-002-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
202-002-2-C 1/4 oz 5.50
202-002-3-C 1/2 oz 8.15
202-002-4-C 1 oz 12.40
202-002-5-C 1/4 lb 23.80
Burdock - Watanbe Early
An early gobo variety that matures faster than “Takinogawa” and has the same rich flavor with a slightly shorter root. Mature plants reach 3’ tall. Harvest roots when 20” long. Direct seed in early spring. Full sun/part shade. 110 days.
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104-001-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.95
Calendula - Pacific Beauty
(Calendula officinalis) Annual. Large, double flowering
blooms of yellow, orange, apricot. Long stems allow for ease of flower cutting. Beautiful, delicious edible flower. Easy-to-grow by direct seed after danger of frost has passed. Drought-tolerant. Full sun. 85 days.
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205-001-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.50
205-001-2-C 1/8 oz 5.95
205-001-3-C 1/4 oz 8.70
Calendula - Resina, ORGANIC
Annual. Bright yellow and orange medium sized flowers. Highest resin variety, favored by herbalists. Easy-to-grow by direct seed after danger of frost has passed. Drought- tolerant. Full sun. 85 days.Item NumberSize Price
205-003-1-G Packet - 0.5 gram 2.95
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) Medicinal.Hardy perennial.
30-50” tall herb resembling mint in appearance, with grayish-green leaves. Euphoric effects for felines.
Item NumberSize Price
206-001-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.50
206-001-2-C 1 gram 4.95
206-001-3-C 1/4 oz 14.00
206-001-4-C 1 oz 27.40
Chamomile - Bodegold (Matricaria recutita)
Medicinal. Annual. Self-seeding. Highest oil content variety. Flowers are used to make calming tea with sweet apple-like flavor and fragrance. Sow seeds on soil surface and press in lightly. Full sun. Easy-to-grow.
Item NumberSize Price
207-002-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.95
Chamomile - German (Matricaria recutita)
Medicinal. Annual. Self-seeding. Branched, somewhat erect stems grow to 24” tall. Used in teas for its relaxing, sedative properties. Leaves and flowers are harvested at bloom and dried for later use. Full sun. Easy-to-grow.
Item NumberSize Price
207-001-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.50
207-001-2-C 1 gram 5.90
207-001-3-C 3 grams 10.20
Chaste Tree (Agnus castus) Perennial.
Deciduous shrub to small tree makes beautiful border or hedgerow. The leaves and purple columnar flowers exude exotic aromas. Full sun. Dry soil. Seeds are used to regulate feminine hormones and support breast health.Item NumberSize Price
245-001-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.95
Chamomile - Roman
(Chamaemelum nobilis.)
Perennial. This evergreen forms
a thick, 6” steppable mat of sweetly scented, finely-cut, bright green leaves with delicate yellow flowers.Item NumberSize Price
207-003-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.95
207-003-2-C 1 gram 6.40
207-003-3-C 3 grams 12.50
207-003-4-C 1 oz 29.20
Chives Hardy biennial. A kitchen garden essential.
Grows 8-12” tall in clumps from underground bulbs. Edible purple to pink flowers. Chopped leaves and flowers used in salads and as garnish. 80 days.
Item NumberSize Price
212-002-1-C Packet - 0.6 1.95
Chives - Garlic Hardy biennial.
(Chinese leeks). Mild, garlic-flavored, fine green blades grow 12-18”. Perfect raw or in a stir-fry. Garlic chives are taller than the standard chives. Easy-to-grow by seed or transplant. Drought-tolerant. Full sun. 90 days.
Item NumberSize Price
212-001-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.25
Chervil HEIRLOOM. Luscious green leaves have
special subtle flavor. Traditionally used in soups and salads, and makes a handsome garnish. Easy to grow.
Item NumberSize Price
258-001-1-C Packet 2.25
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27. NEW! Thyme - Winter
Perennial. Growing up to 8” tall this variety produces
wonderful aromatic leaves. Bushy in habit, evergreen in
color. Winter hardy. Has many culinary and medicinal uses.
Item NumberSize Price
252-001-1-C Packet 2.50
herbs (flax - parsley) (parsley - yarrow) herbs
lovage lemon balm st. john’s wort nasturtium valerian spilanthes
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) Frost-tolerant
perennial. A fantastic edible landscape plant. Seeds, leaves and young stalks are used like celery. Plant 1/4” deep in beds or container in fall or early spring. Plant eventually grows 7’ tall by 4’ wide.
Item NumberSize Price
217-001-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.95
217-001-2-C 1/8 oz 5.25
217-001-3-C 1/4 oz 7.95
217-001-4-C 1 oz 11.95
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) Medicinal.
Moderately frost-tolerant, full sun perennial. Beneficial insect attractant. Blooms in early summer with lavender- blue flowers on bushy plants. Lightly cover seeds indoors and transplant at 18” after danger of frost.
Item NumberSize Price
214-002-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.95
214-002-2-C 1 gram 5.20
214-002-3-C 1/8 oz 7.40
214-002-4-C 1/2 oz 12.80
214-002-5-C 1/4 lb 34.00
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Medicinal. Frost-tolerant perennial. Lemon-scented leaves are used medicinally and make a delicious tea. Plants reach 24-36” tall and wide. Easy-to-grow by direct seed or transplant. Full sun to part shade.
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235-001-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.95
235-001-2-C 1/8 oz 9.00
235-001-3-C 1/4 oz 16.00
235-001-4-C 1 oz 32.00
Marjoram - Sweet (Origanum hortensis) Frost
sensitive perennial. Delicate, mild oregano-flavored leaves commonly used as a culinary herb. Direct seed after dan- ger of frost or space transplants 12” apart. Full sun / partial shade.
Item NumberSize Price
218-001-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.50
218-001-2-C 1 gram 6.20
218-001-3-C 1/8 oz 8.75
218-001-4-C 1/4 oz 14.00
218-001-5-C 1/2 oz 19.50
Motherwort - Siberian (Leonurus sibiricus)
Medicinal
Frost sensitive annual. Medicinal herb valued
in Chinese medicine (Yi-mu-cao). Grows 5-6’ tall by 3’ wide with light purple flowers. Direct seed or transplant in full sun or part shade in the fall or early spring.
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250-001-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.95
NEW! Mullein Biennial. Tolerates poor, gravelly
soiland fierce sun. Used medicinally as tea or tincture for moistening mucous membranes and are therefore a great soothing agent for the throat, bronchi and lungs.
Item NumberSize Price
215-001-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.95
NEW! Flax - Fiber
The outer fibers of the flax plant are used to make linen. If being grown for fiber the seeds should be planted close together in an open site with wind and sun exposure. Flax is a cool season, early maturing plant.
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255-001-1-C Packet 2.95
255-001-2-C 1/4 oz 8.50
NEW! Flax - Omega , ORGANIC
(Linum usitatissimum) The golden-yellow seed of this
variety are good for using whole, roasted and ground. Has a branching habit that gives a high yield of seed. A great source of fiber.
Item NumberSize Price
255-002-1-G Packet - 1 gram 2.95
255-002-2-G 1/4 oz 8.50
Item NumberSize Price
220-003-1-C Packet - 3 grams 2.95
220-003-2-C 1/4 oz 4.95
220-003-3-C 1/2 oz 7.95
Nasturtium - Dwarf Jewel Mix
(Tropaeolum majus) Frost sensitive annual. Beautiful red,
yellow and orange edible flowers. Low-growing plants ideal for borders. Very easy-to-grow by direct seed. Full sun/partial shade.
NEW! Nasturtium - Tall Trailing Mix
Red, rose, orange and yellow flowers. Will climb. Height 8-10’. Edible flowers, leaves and seed pods. Immature seed heads can be pickled. 55-65 days.
Item NumberSize Price
220-002-1-C Packet - 3.5 grams 2.95
Parsley - Forest Green, ORGANIC
Frost-tolerant biennial. Finely cut, deeply curled dark green leaves that do not fade yellow in summer. Vigorious growing 12” plants. Pre-soak seeds before planting 1/4” deep. Thin or space transplants 12-18” apart. 75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
222-001-1-G Packet - 1 gram 2.75
222-001-2-G 1/8 oz 4.45
222-001-3-G 1/4 oz 5.95
222-001-4-G 1/2 oz 7.20
NEW! Parsley - Triple Moss Curled,
ORGANIC
Distinctive, sharp, peppery leaves are a
nice accent for mixed salads. May also be lightly steamed with other greens such as mustard or turnip greens or used in creamed soups.40 days.
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222-005-1-G Packet - 1 gram 2.75
NEW! Violet Mustard ECO.
Native to China, a winter annual in the mustard family. Has 2” wide showy lavender-pink flowers. Germinates readily and hardy to at least 20F but won’t make much growth at such temperatures. Better in coldframe or under row cover. Large leaves have a spicy flavor like roquette. Flowers are pleasantly sweet and sour. Recently reported to have the highest protein content of any of the Brassicas.
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257-001-1-C Packet 2.95
Parsley - Italian Dark Green,
ORGANIC
Frost-tolerant biennial. Very flavorful
parsley preferred by chefs. Organic selection of Italian
Flat Leaf. Pre-soak seeds before planting 1/4” deep.
Thin or space transplants 12-18” apart. 75 days.
Item NumberSize Price
222-004-1-G Packet - 1 gram 2.75
222-004-2-G 1/8 oz 4.45
222-004-3-G 1/4 oz 5.95
222-004-4-G 1 oz 8.95
222-004-5-G 1/4 lb 18.00
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) Medicinal.
Frost-tolerant perennial. Low-growing plant with long, creeping branches. Repels white flies and mosquitoes. Sow on soil surface and transplant to moist, rich soil in partial shade.
Item NumberSize Price
224-001-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.95
Sage - Broad Leaf Culinary
(Salvia officinalis) Frost-tolerant perennial. Easy-to-
grow, savory culinary variety. Beautiful, silvery green foliage. Sow 16” deep in containers and transplant at 12-18” in full sun to partial shade.
Item NumberSize Price
243-001-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
243-001-2-C 1/4 oz
8.00
243-001-3-C 1 oz 18.00
243-001-4-C 1/4 lb 38.00
Siberian Motherwort (see Motherwort)
Spilanthes - Acmella
ECO. Medicinal “Toothache plant.” Frost sensitive
annual. Anti-viral, anti-fungal, immune enhancer has numbing effect that can help alleviate toothaches. Easy-to-grow by direct seed.
Item NumberSize Price
227-001-1-C Packet - 0.04 gram 2.95
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Medicinal Frost hardy perennial. Yellow flowering herb
grows to 3’ in height. Medically used for treatment of depression. Direct seed or transplant in full sun. Drought-tolerant.
Item NumberSize Price
226-002-1-C Packet - 0.05 gram 2.95
Summer Savory (Sataruga hortensis)
Frost sensitive annual. Bushy 12-18” plants with fragrant lavender leaves and lavender-pink flowers. Especially good in bean dishes. Direct seed or transplant in full sun/partial shade.
Item NumberSize Price
228-001-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.50
228-001-2-C 1 gram 3.25
228-001-3-C 1/8 oz 4.50
228-001-4-C 1/4 oz 6.90
228-001-5-C 1 oz 11.00
228-001-6-C 1/4 lb 33.00
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Medicinal Frost-tolerant perennial. Sweetly scented
pink or yellow flowers. Roots used medicinally for its strong sedative effects. Direct seed or transplant in full sun to partial shade.
Item NumberSize Price
231-001-1-C Packet - 0.1 gram 2.95
NEW! Yarrow, White
Perennial. Beautiful dense clusters of snow white flow-
ers with fine and ferny leaves. Blooms all summer and into fall. Easy to grow in any soil and loves full sun. Heat and drought tolerant. Can be used as a cut flower and a ground cover. Has many medicinal uses.
Item NumberSize Price
251-001-1-C Packet 2.50
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NEW! Woad
ECO. Perennial. A native of southeastern Europe and West Asia. Used to make a natural blue dye. Plant prefers average to poor soils and full sun. A cool season plant.
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254-001-1-C Packet 2.95
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28. flowers (bachelor button - lupine) (marigold - sunflower) flowers
bachelor button spider flower mix
(cleome)
marigoldd cosmos bright
lights
moonflower grandfather ott
morning glory
NEW! Daisy, Painted
Single-rayed, daisy-like blooms have petals of deep red,
yellow, orange, pink and white with contrasting bands
around a dark center. Fast growing plants have delicate,
ferny leaves. Blooms in late spring. Easy to grow, drought
tolerant. A beautiful cut flower.
Item NumberSize Price
301-043-1-C Packet 2.50
NEW! Daisy, Gloriosa
3’ tall plants produce large colorful blooms. Flowers are burnt red in the center turning golden orange-yellow towards the tips. Easy to grow, loves full sun and is heat and drought tolerant. A great cut flower, keeps well in floral arrangements.
Item NumberSize Price
301-039-1-C Packet 2.50
NEW! Money Plant
Also called Honesty. This plant produces early purple or white blooms. Dried seed pods are distinctly flat and ovalshaped consisting of pearly membranes. Be sure to leave some blooms for the seed pods. Easy to grow, self-seeding. Flowers are nice in spring bouquets, and seedpods create a lovely look in dried arrangements.
Item NumberSize Price
301-044-1-C Packet 2.50
NEW! Poppy, Oriental
PERENNIAL. 24-36” tall plants bear large 3-4’’ spectacular red-orange blossoms with deep purple centers. Blooms in early summer.
Item NumberSize Price
301-045-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Marigold, Naughty Marietta
A French variety. Bright yellow blooms with streaked mahogany centers. Plants have varying heights which create an informal look in gardens. Great for massed plantings.
Item NumberSize Price
301-042-1-C Packet 2.50
NEW! Spider Flower Mix
ECO. Annual. These 3-4’ tall plants sport unusual white, pink, and magenta flowers. Gets its name from the seedpods which resemble spider legs. Thorny stems. Very easy to grown and maintain. Self-seeds every year. Introduced from the West Indies to England in 1817. Also called “Cleome.”
Item NumberSize Price
301-047-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Marigold, Sparky Mix
(T. patula.) Bloom vivid, varying shades of orange and
yellow. Unlike most marigolds, the petals are wide and wavy. Abundant blooms come early and all summer long. A colorful addition to any garden.
Item NumberSize Price
301-040-1-C Packet 2.50
Daisy, African (Dimorphotheca aurantiaca)
A low-growing, self-seeding annual with a brilliant profu-
sion of 3” daisy-like flowers. Blooms all summer in vivid shades of butterscotch yellow, creamsicle orange & white. Sow 1/16” deep after danger of frost. Drought-tolerant.
Item NumberSize Price
301-028-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.50
Marigold, African
A very popular variety with large yellow, gold and orange flowers that average 4” in diameter. Ideal for garden color or as cut flowers. Direct seed mid-spring for summer blooms that continue until first frost.
Item NumberSize Price
301-029-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.50
Bachelor Button, Tall Blue
1-3‘ self-seeding annual. A tall, brilliant blue, resilient flower. Easy-to-grow, cut and dry. Full sun. Plant 2 weeks before last frost. Good for succession plantings. Early/mid summer bloom. 70-85 days.
Item NumberSize Price
301-002-1-C Packet - 0.4 gram 2.25
301-002-2-C 1/8 oz 4.85
301-002-3-C 1/4 oz 7.25
Black Hollyhock (Althea rosea, var. nigra.)
HEIRLOOM. Biennial. Black blooms with purple undertone grace 6-8’ plants in summer. 1st year plants form large rosettes of round, hairy leaves, bloom the next summer, then return by self-seed. Full sun, tolerant of marginal soils, drought-resistant.
Item NumberSize Price
301-030-1-C Packet
Calendula (see Herb Section)
Echinacea (see Herb Section)
Feverfew (see Herb Section)
Cosmos, Bright Lights
Showy, graceful annual with 3’ tall sunset-orange, red and yellow double flowers that attract butterflies. Direct seed after last frost in full sun for blooms from summer into fall. Excellent cut flower. Self-seeds. Easy-to-grow. Drought-tolerant.
Item NumberSize Price
301-007-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.25
NEW! Cosmos, Sensation Mix
Tall, wispy plants covered with large white, pink, rose and crimson flowers. Summer and fall blooming. Very easyto grow, self-seeding. Drought tolerant. An excellent cut flower.
Item NumberSize Price
301-038-1-C Packet 2.50
Dianthus, Sweet William
Biennial. 8-18” tall. These brilliant little flowers have fringed petals of red, pink, purple or violet. Bloom the second year. Direct-seed or transplant after last frost. Prefer sun, but will tolerate partial shade. Long-lasting cut flower.
Item NumberSize Price
301-009-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.25
301-009-2-C 2 grams 4.70
301-009-3-C 1/4 oz 7.00
301-009-4-C 1 oz 12.00
Love Lies Bleeding
HEIRLOOM. 3-4’ plants with gorgeous maroon red draping flowers. Edible leaves, but mostly grown as an ornamental. 40-50 days.
Item NumberSize Price
301-022-1-C Packet 0.5 gram2.25
Castor Bean Gibsoni, ORGANIC
8-12’ Annual. Fast-growing, stunning ornamental with bright red flowers, huge star-shaped green and red leaves. Full sun, summer/fall bloom. BEANS ARE POISONOUS.
Item NumberSize Price
301-036-1-G Packet - 3.5 grams 2.95
301-036-2-G 1/4 oz 4.85
Lupine, Russell Mix
Perennial. Grows to 3’ tall. Beautiful flowers with spires of red, blue and pink, with attractive foliage. A hardy, self-seeding spring blooming delight. Direct seed in full sun. Prefers less fertile soil. 65 days.
Item NumberSize Price
301-016-1-C Packet - 1.3 gram 2.50
301-016-2-C 1/4 oz 6.50
301-016-3-C 1/2 oz 9.75
301-016-4-C 1/4 lb 21.00
Morning Glory - Grandpa Ott
HEIRLOOM. Gorgeous, deep blue-purple flowers with red star at the throat. Prolific, self-seeding, 15’ vines need full sun and trellising. Soak seeds before planting. Direct seed or start in containers for transplanting after last frost.
Item NumberSize Price
301-031-1-C Packet - 0.5 gram 2.50
Moonflower Beautiful snow-white 6” blooms
open at sunset, releasing a lovely fragrance. Score seed and soak for 24 hours. Plant in containers 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after frost to full sun and evenly moist soil. Vigorous climber, needs trellis.
Item NumberSize Price
301-021-1-C Packet - 2 grams 2.95
301-021-2-C 1 oz 13.00
Sunflower - Autumn Beauty
Striking, late blooming, multi-headed, two-tone flowers. Yellow petals with internal ring of copper-red. Good cutting, lovely ornamental. 90-110 days.
Item NumberSize Price
302-008-1-C Packet - 1.2 grams 2.25
302-008-2-C 1/4 oz 5.00
302-008-3-C 1/2 oz 7.50
Nasturtium (see Herb Section)
Chamomile (see Herb Section)
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29. Zinnia, State Fair Mix
3’ tall annual with a rainbow of large 4-5” red, orange,
yellow, pink, and white blossoms. Direct seed or transplant
after last frost in full sun. Blooms all summer. Excellent
cut flower. 90-100 days.
Item NumberSize Price
301-018-1-C Packet - 1 gram 2.50
301-018-2-C 1/4 oz 5.95
flowers (sunflower - zinnia) flower mixes
sunflower oriental poppy state fair zinnia
Sunflower, Autumn Beauty,
ORGANIC
Multi-branching variety. Bright fall colors
from yellow to copper-red to reddish-purple. Large multi-
headed blooms. Excellent tall screen, cut flower, and food
source for small birds. Direct seed in full sun after last
frost. 90-110 days (to flower).
Item NumberSize Price
302-001-1-G Packet - 1.2 grams2.95
Sunflower - Mammoth Grey Stripe
Long-blooming, large-headed, archetypal giant sunflower. Easy-to-grow. Sturdy 6-12’ stalks with big yellow-petaled flowers. Often grown for their meaty seeds, good for roasting or bird seed. Direct seed in full sun after danger of frost. 75-90 days
Item NumberSize Price
302-009-1-C Packet - 1.5 grams 1.95
302-009-2-C 1/4 oz 3.95
302-009-3-C 1/2 oz 5.95
302-009-4-C 1/4 lb 11.50
Sunflower - Dwarf Sunspot
Magnificent 10” blooms with bright yellow petals on 2’ tall plants. Excellent cut flower. Direct seed in full sun after danger of frost. 80 days.
Item NumberSize Price
302-003-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams2.25
302-003-2-C 1/4 oz 4.50
302-003-3-C 1/2 oz 7.00
Sunflower - Lemon Queen
Beautiful poly-headed, 5-6’ tall annual has 5-6” blooms with bright lemon-colored petals and dark brown centers. Good cut flower. Direct seed in full sun after danger of frost. 70-90 days.Item NumberSize Price
302-004-1-C Packet - 1.75 grams2.25
302-004-2-C 1/4 oz 5.00
Sunflower - Sungold Dwarf Lovely 2-4’
tall plants with 3-4” multi-headed blooms. Bushy, golden- yellow double petals. Easy-to-grow. Direct seed in full sun after danger of frost. Excellent cut flower. 80 days.
Item NumberSize Price
302-006-1-C Packet - 1.5 grams 2.25
302-006-2-C 1/4 oz 4.50
302-006-3-C 1/2 oz 7.00
Sunflower - Velvet Queen
Beautiful 5-6 ft. tall plants. Velvety, multi-headed, deep rust-colored 4-6” blooms with mahogany centers. Can be staked for support. Good fresh market cut flowers. Direct seed in full sun after danger of frost. 100 days.Item NumberSize Price
302-005-1-C Packet - 1.5 grams 2.50
302-005-2-C 1/4 oz 4.50
302-005-3-C 1/2 oz 7.00
Tithonia, Torch (Mexican Sunflower) 4-5’ tall
annual bearing vibrant red-orange 2-3” flowers with yellow centers. A favorite for its long bloom-time. Direct seed in full sun and evenly moist soil. Loves hot, dry locations. Flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies and birds.Item NumberSize Price
301-035-1-C Packet - 0.3 gram 2.25
NEW! Zinnia, Persian Carpet
ANNUAL. The 24-28” tall plants produce single and double flowers come in varying shades of gold, burgundy, purple, red, orange, and cream. Will bloom all summer until first frost. Has small, narrow leaves and a bushier habit as compared to common zinnias.
Item NumberSize Price
301-046-1-C Packet 2.95
NEW! Zinnia, Purple Prince
HEIRLOOM. 2’ tall plants produce brilliant purple blooms. Loves full sun and warm, relatively dry climates. Disease and mildew resistant. A colorful addition to any garden.
Item NumberSize Price
301-041-1-C Packet 2.95
Annual Cut Flower Mix A glorious mix of
annual cut flowers that are very easy-to-grow by direct seed.
Includes: C. chinensis (Aster), C. officinalis (Pot
Marigold), C. cyanus (Bachelor Button, Polka Dot Mix), C. amoena (Godetia), C. elegans (Clarkia), C. tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), C. bipinnatus (Cosmos, Dwarf Sensation), C. amabile ‘Firmament’ (Chinese Forget-Me-Not), D. ajacis (Larkspur), D. aurantiaca (African Daisy), E. californica (Poppy, Mission Bells), G. pulchella (Annual Gaillardia), G. elegans (Baby’s Breath), H. annuus (Sunflower), H. monstrosum (Strawflower mixed), I. umbellata (Candytuft), L. trimestris mix (Tree mallow), L. maritima (Alyssum, tall Sweet), O. lamarckiana (Evening Primrose), P. rhoeas (Shirley Poppy), P. campanularia (California Bluebells), R. hirta (Black Eyed Susan), S. armeria (Catchfly), T. erecta (Marigold), Z. elegans (Zinnia). PLANTING RATEs Per acre: 11-22 lbs. Per half acre
or less: 8 oz/1000 sq. ft.
Item NumberSize Price
300-008-1-C Packet - 3 grams 2.95
300-008-2-C 1 oz 7.00
300-008-3-C 1/4 lb 14.00
Item NumberSize Price
300-007-1-C Packet - 7 grams 3.95
300-007-2-C 1/4 lb 10.95
300-007-3-C 1 lb 32.50
300-007-4-C 5 lb 120.00
300-007-5-C 10 lb 246.00
300-007-6-C 25 lb 560.00
Bee Feed Mix 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.
Includes: C. allionii (Siberian Wallflower),
G. elegans (Baby’s Breath), L. lewisii (Blue Flax), C. chinensis (China Aster), C. amabile (Chinese Forget-Me-Not), C. cyanus (Polka Dot Mix Cornflower), E. californica (California Poppy), E. purpurea (Purple Coneflower), G. grandiflora (Perennial Gaillardia), G. lindheimeri (Gaura), G. pulchella (Annual Gaillardia), S. coccinea (Scarlet Sage), C. bipinnatus (Dwarf Cosmos), C. lanceolata (Lance-Leaf Coreopsis), G. capitata (Globe Gilia), P. rhoeas (Corn Poppy), A. foeniculum (Lavender Hyssop), A. novae-angliae (New England Aster), C. tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), C. bergamia (Bergamot). PLANTING RATEs Per acre: 6-12 lbs. Per half acre or less: 5 oz/1000 sq. ft.
Item NumberSize Price
300-001-1-C Packet - 4 grams 2.95
300-001-2-C 1 oz 9.00
300-001-3-C 1/4 lb 18.30
Beneficial Attractant Mix The combination
of perennial and annual varieties in this mix attract a wide array of beneficial insects that prey upon garden-harming bugs.
Includes: A. millefolium (White Yarrow), G. elegans
(Baby’s Breath), I. umbellata (Candytuft), L. platyglossa (Tidy Tips), L. maritima (Alyssum), N. menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes), T. repens (White Dutch Clover), P. campanularia (California Bluebells). PLANTING RATEs Per acre: 9-18 lbs. Per half acre or less:
4 oz/1000 sq. ft.
Item NumberSize Price
300-002-1-C Packet - 5 grams 3.95
300-002-2-C 1 oz 10.00
300-002-3-C 1/4 lb 20.00
Hummingbird, Butterfly, Songbird
Mix
Flowers reach up to 3 1/2’ and create a meadow
effect. Plant in full sun for best results.
Includes: A. tuberosa (Butterfly Milkweed), A. caerulea
(Mrs. Scott Elliot), A. tetra (Snapdragon), C. chinensis
(Aster), C. bipinnatus (Cosmos Sensation Mix), C. amabile
(Chinese Forget-Me-Not), D. consolida (Larkspur Giant
Imperial Mix), D. purpurea (Foxglove), G. tricolor (Bird’s
Eyes), L. trimestris (Treemallow), L. maroccana (Toadflax),
L. maritima (Alyssum, Carpet of Snow), L. chalcedonica
(Maltese Cross), M. jalapa (Four O’clock), M. citriodora
(Lemon Mint), N. alata (Tobacco Plant), P. rhoeas
(Red Corn Poppy), P. strictus (Gloxinia Penstemon),
S. coccinea (Scarlet Sage), S. armeria (Catchfly),
T. erecta (Marigold Crackerjack), T. majus (Nasturtium
Dwarf Jewel Mix), Z. elegans (Zinnia).
PLANTING RATEs Per acre: 11-22 lbs. Per half acre or
less: 8 oz/1000 sq. ft.
Item NumberSize Price
300-006-1-C Packet - 4 grams 2.95
300-006-2-C 1 oz 9.00
300-006-3-C 1/4 lb 18.30
Low Grow Flower Mix A beautiful low-growing
mix of wildflowers for use as ground cover.
Includes: C. cyanus (Bachelor Button dwarf), C. allionii
(Siberian Wallflower), C. amoena (Farewell to Spring dwarf), C. heterophylla (Chinese Houses), C. lanceolata (Lance Leaf Coreopsis dwarf), C. tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis dwarf), C. firmament (Chinese Forget-Me-Not), D. barbatus (Sweet William), D. aurantiaca (African Daisy), E. californica (California Poppy), G. elegans (Baby’s Breath), I. umbellata (Candytuft), L. lewisii (Blue Flax), L. maritima (Sweet Alyssum), N. menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes), P. campanularia (California Bluebells), S. armeria (Catchfly). PLANTING RATEs Per acre: 5-10 lbs. Per half acre or less: 4 oz/1000 sq. ft.
Item NumberSize Price
300-005-1-C Packet - 4 grams 2.95
300-005-2-C 1 oz 9.00
300-005-3-C 1/4 lb 18.30
Partial Shade Flower Mix Blend of
wildflowers particularly suitable for a shade to part-sun garden.
Includes: A. vulgaris (Garden Columbine),
C. cyanus (Bachelor’s Button), C. allionii (Siberian Wallflower), C. maximum (Daisy Chrysanthemum), C. elegans (Clarkia Mix), C. lanceolata (Lance Leaf Coreopsis), C. tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), C. amabile (Chinese Forget-Me-Not), D. consolida (Rocket Larkspur), D. barbatus (Sweet William), D. purpurea (Common Foxglove), G. elegans (Annual Baby’s Breath), L. trimestris (Rose Mallow), N. menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes), P. rhoeas (Shirley Poppy). PLANTING RATEs Per acre: 5-10 lbs. Per half acre or less: 4 oz/1000 sq. ft.
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South East Native Flower Mix
A lovely, bright and colorful mix of vigorous-growing
wildflowers native to the mountains and plains of the
southeastern US.

Includes:
Asclepias tuberosa (Butterflyweed),
Chamaecrista fasciculata (Partridge Pea), Coreopsis
lanceolata (Lance-leaved Coreopsis), Coreopsis tinctoria
(Plains Coreopsis), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower),
Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake Master), Gaillardia
pulchella (Indian Blanket), Ipomopsis rubra (Standing
Cypress), Liatris spicata (Dense Blazing Star/Gayfeather),
Lupinus perennis (Perennial Lupine), Monarda citriodora
(Lemon Mint), Rudbeckia amplexicaulis (Clasping
Coneflower), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan),
Salvia ccoccinea (Scarlet Sage).
PLANTING RATEs Per acre: 7-14 lbs. Per half acre or
less: 5 oz/1000 sq. ft.
Item NumberSize Price
300-004-1-C Packet - 4 grams 2.95
300-004-2-C 1 oz 9.00
300-004-3-C 1/4 lb 18.80
Item NumberSize Price
300-009-1-C Packet - 4 grams 2.95
300-009-2-C 1 oz 9.00
300-009-3-C 1/4 lb 18.30
South East Naturalizing Flower Mix
A beautiful mix of self-seeding annuals and perennials, including native and non-invasive species. Perfect for establishing wildflower meadows.
Includes: C. allionii (Siberian Wallflower), C. maximum
(Shasta Daisy), C. lanceolata (Lance-Leaf Coreopsis), C. tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis) C. bipinnatus (Cosmos), C. sulphureus (Cosmos, Klondyke Mix), D. consolida (Larkspur Giant Imperial), E. purpurea (Purple Coneflower), G.pulchella (Indian Blanket), G. elegans (Baby’s Breath), H. matronalis (Dame’s Rocket), L. trimestris (Tree Mallow), L. spicata (Gayfeather), L. grandiflorum rubrum (Scarlet Flax), L. maritima (Sweet Alyssum ), T. erecta (Marigold), L. perennis (Perennial Lupine), M. citriodora (Lemon Mint), O. missouriensis (Dwarf Evening Primrose), P. rhoeas (Corn Poppy), P. drummondii (Annual Phlox), R. amplexicaulis (Clasping Coneflower), R. hirta (Black Eyed Susan), S. coccinea (Scarlet Sage).P. campanularia (California Bluebells), R. hirta (Black Eyed Susan), S. armeria (Catchfly), Z. elegans (Zinnia). PLANTING RATEs Per acre: 7-14 lbs. Per half acre or less: 5 oz/1000 sq. ft.
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We feel that GMO varieties threaten botanical diversity through indiscriminate
cross-pollination and the resulting abandonment of non-GMO, open-pollinated
varieties. Participating companies have taken the pledge to not engage in the
trade of genetically modified seed.
Sow True Seed takes the pledge further by exclusively offering untreated,
open-pollinated seed that can be reliably saved and replanted in the future.
We recognize that the unlimited production and distribution of open-pollinated
seed is primary to the growth and endurance of sustainable, regional, farming
communities. Sow True Seed endorses the basic right of all people to enjoy a
safe, ethical and sovereign food production and distribution system.
The Safe Seed Pledge
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We must protect this foundation as a safe and genetically stable source for
future generations. For the benefit of all farmers, gardeners and consumers
who want an alternative, we pledge that we do not knowingly buy or sell
genetically engineered seeds or plants. The mechanical transfer of genetic
material outside of natural reproductive methods and between genera,
families or kingdoms, poses great biological risks as well as economic,
political, and cultural threats. We feel that genetically engineered varieties
have been insufficiently tested prior to public release. More research and
testing is necessary to further assess the potential risks of genetically
engineered seeds. Further, we wish to support agricultural progress that
leads to healthier soils, genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems and
ultimately healthy people and communities.”
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Plant a fall-winter garden and enjoy fresh
produce all through the seasons!
Cool weather crops thrive as the temperatures cool and insect pressures are minimized. After
experiencing light to moderate frost
s, many crops grown in the fall increase in storage quality and
taste better. Several fall planted crops are “winter hardy” and will survive deep frosts to produce
food through the winter and into spring.
Success depends on planting in time for your crops to grow and establish roots before cooler
nights and frosts arrive. With the exception of far northern locations well-rooted crops can
produce without protection from the cold, especially if planted in a sunny south facing location,
using row covers and cold frames. Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower
will better mature when started in containers (see Planting Chart, page 64-65). In lower
elevations and further south, these crops may be transplanted or direct seeded. Arugula,
beets, carrots, dill, kohlrabi, peas, radish, rutabaga and turnips can all be easily seeded
directly into the garden to eliminate the shock of transplanting. It is important to thin these
seedlings to the spacing recommended in the planting chart. Asian greens, chard,
collards, kale, lettuce, mustard greens, spinach and other leafy greens do well either
by direct seed or transplant.
For information specific to your region, contact your county’s Agricultural Extension Office
or Master Gardener Program. We recommend Elliot Coleman’s great book, Four-Season
Harvest (p. 62), an excellent resource for fall and winter gardening.
Estimations of First Frost Dates for Asheville, North Carolina
10% chance of frost
before October 8
50% chance of frost
before October 15
90% chance of frost
before November 10
FALL-WINTER GARDEN PLANTING GUIDELINES

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Whole Garden
Collection
$155
Our survival collection features 32
types and 40 varieties of non-hybrid,
untreated vegetable seed sealed in
triple layer foil mylar packaging for
long-term storage. Most vegetable
types will maintain good germination
for 5-10 years when stored in a dry
location with cool, steady temperatures.
Includes vegetable growing and seed
saving guidelines. 2.3lbs of seed.
Approximate estimates: 36,000 seeds.
Plants 2,600 row feet or 3/4 acre. Yields
up to 2,700lbs of fresh nutritious
vegetables.
Our website provides greater detail about the
contents and sizes of this carefully curated
collection: www.sowtrueseed.com/seed-
collections
COLLECTIONS
Culinary Herb Garden · $16
An annual assortment of eight scrumptious flavors to complement
any well-appointed kitchen. Grow these herbs as close to your kitchen
as you can to enhance all your favorite recipes.
,Arugula OG
,Genovese Basil OG
,Chives
,Cilantro OG
,Greensleeves Dill OG
,Florence Fennel
,Forest Green Parsley OG
,Thyme
Appalachian Native Garden · $13
An heirloom collection that celebrates the history of our mountain region.
A wonderful gift for both visitors and natives to the Appalachians.
,October Dry Bean (Cherchei)
,Greasy Pole Bean
,Cherokee Wax Snap Bush
Bean
,Upland Cress (Creasy Greens)
,Cherokee Purple Tomato
,Cherokee Moon and Stars
Watermelon
,American Flag Leek
,Bloomsdale Spinach
,Chioggia Beets
,Cimarron Romaine Lettuce
,Dwarf Grey Sugar Snap Pea
,Dwarf Siberian Kale
,Georgia Southern Collards
,Rainbow Mix Chard
,Tendergreen Mustard Greens
,Tendersweet Carrots
,Waltham
Fall-Winter Vegetable Garden · $23
A well-rounded selection of eleven cold-hardy crops, chosen to
nourish you through the winter and into the early spring.
A great gift for all levels of fall gardener
Sow True Seed Gift & Whole Garden Collections
These popular collections have been selected by the Sow True team to meet your growing needs.
They come neatly packaged to make a convenient and perfect gift for the gardener in your life
(perhaps yourself). Each collection includes a growing guideline for helpful implementation.
COLLECTIONS
Large Organic Heirloom Vegetable Garden · $30
Fourteen of our favorite Organic varieties to plant a tasty vegetable garden.
A great gift for the new or experienced Organic Gardener.
,Arugula OG
,Genovese Basil OG
,Royalty Purple Pod Snap Bush
Bean OG
,Detroit Dark Red Beet OG
,Di Ciccio Broccoli OG
,Ruby Red Chard OG
,Marketmore Cucumber OG
,Rosa Bianca Eggplant OG
,Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce OG
,New England Pie Pumpkin OG
,Amish Paste Tomato OG
,Cherokee Purple Tomato OG
,Sugar Baby Watermelon OG
,Black Beauty Zucchini OG
Small Organic Heirloom Vegetable Garden · $21
Ten of our favorite Organic varieties to plant a tasty vegetable garden.
A great gift for the new or experienced Organic Gardener.
,Royalty Purple Pod Snap Bush
Bean OG
,Detroit Dark Red Beet OG
,Di Ciccio Broccoli OG
,Ruby Red Chard OG
,Marketmore Cucumber OG
,Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce OG
,New England Pie Pumpkin OG
,Cherokee Purple Tomato OG
,Sugar Baby Watermelon OG
,Black Beauty Zucchini OG
Sunflower Salutations · $13
A celebration of the sun, this collection showcases six varied and lovely
sunflowers. Planted together for an explosion of color or shining from
separate beds, these flowers are sure to bring a smile to every grower.
,Mammoth Grey Stripe
,Dwarf Sunspot
,Velvet Queen
,Mexican Sunflower
(Tithonia Torch)
,Lemon Queen
,Autumn Beauty
Children’s Garden · $16
A fun, easy-to-grow and yummy collection to tempt the taste buds and
excite the imagination of even our youngest growers.
,Royalty Purple Pod Snap Bush
Bean OG
,Little Fingers Carrot
,Cherokee Moon & Stars
Yellow Watermelon OG
,Chadwick Cherry Tomato OG
,Cinderella Pumpkin OG
,Freckles Lettuce
,Mammoth Grey Stripe
Sunflower
,Hungarian Broom Corn
Sorghum ECO

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Books
Best Seller! Seed to Seed, Suzanne Ashworth · $24.95
A complete seed-saving guide that describes specific techniques for saving the seeds of 160 different
vegetables. This book contains detailed information about each vegetable, including its botanical classification,
flower structure and means of pollination, required population size, isolation distance, techniques for caging or
hand-pollination, and also the proper methods for harvesting, drying, cleaning, and storing the seeds.
New to Sow Tr ue! Botany in A Da y, Thomas J. Elpel · $30
The Patterns Method of Plant Identification is changing the way people learn about plants! Instead of presenting individual plants, this book unveils the patterns of identification and uses among related plants, giving readers simple tools to rapidly unlock the mysteries of the new species they encounter throughout the continent. Within
1 1/2 hours you can understand the big-picture of botany and herbalism.
New to Sow Tr ue! Eat Your Yard!, Nan Chase · $19.99
Eat Your Yard! has information on 35 edible plants that offer the best of both landscape and culinary uses.
Edible plants provide spring blossoms, colorful fruit and flowers, lush greenery, fall foliage, and beautiful
structure, but they also offer fruits, nuts, and seeds that you can eat, cook, and preserve. Nan K. Chase writes about architecture and landscape design. Her work has also appeared in the New York Times, Smithsonian,
Fine Gardening, Architectural Record, and Southern Living. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina, where she
is a contributing editor of WNC Magazine.
New to Sow Tr ue! Microgreens, Eric Frank, Jasmine Richardson · $19.99
With simple instructions, Eric Franks and Jasmine Richardson, show readers how to grow their own little
greens of arugula, basil, purple cabbage, chard, radishes, broccoli, cilantro, and more. Microgreens teaches the easy process of how to plant and grow, as well as how to harvest little greens, which on average is about 2 weeks after sowing. Only a small amount of space is needed to grow microgreens—a porch, patio, deck, or balcony,
indoors or outdoors, will do. This allows anyone to easily incorporate microgreens into their daily meals.
How to Grow More Vegetables, John Jeavons · $19.95
This is the classic book on biointensive gardening for beginners to advanced gardeners. The most complete and
practical book of its kind, proven effective in all types of garden conditions. This major revision updates information
and techniques on soil sustainability; composting; the future of farming; garden plans; master charts reorganized
for easier planning; new plans for making tools; expanded index; and online address for a greatly expanded
bibliography. Everyone who has used and enjoyed previous editions will want this book too. Available March 1.
Best Seller! Four Season Harvest , Eliot Coleman · $24.95
Eliot Coleman introduces the surprising fact that most of the United States has more winter sunshine than
the south of France. He shows how North American gardeners can successfully use that sun to raise a wide
variety of traditional winter vegetables in backyard cold frames and plastic covered tunnel greenhouses without
supplementary heat. This story of sunshine, weather patterns, old limitations and expectations, and new realities
is delightfully innovative in the best gardening tradition. Four-Season Harvest will have you feasting on fresh
produce from your garden all through the winter.
New to Sow Tr ue! The Winter Harvest Handbook, Eliot Coleman · $29.95
Choosing locally grown organic food is a sustainable living trend that’s taken hold throughout North America.
Eliot Coleman helped start this movement with The New Organic Grower published 20 years ago. He continues to lead the way, pushing the limits of the harvest season while working his world-renowned organic farm in Harborside, Maine. Gardeners and farmers can use the innovative, highly successful methods Coleman
describes in this comprehensive handbook to raise crops throughout the coldest of winters.
New to Sow Tr ue! Carrots Love Tomatoes, Louise Riotte · $14.95
Plant parsley and asparagus together, and you’ll have more of each. But keep broccoli and tomato plants far apart if you want them to thrive. This classic companion-gardening guide shows you how to use the native attributes of vegetables to create a naturally bountiful garden. Learn which plants nourish the soil, which repel pests, which encourage each other, and which just don’t get along.
Best Seller! Growing Great Garlic, The Definitive Guide for Organic Gardeners and
Small Farmers, Ron L. Engelland
· $16.95
Growing Great Garlic is the definitive grower’s guide written by a small scale farmer who makes his living
growing over 200 strains of garlic. Commercial growers will want to consult this book regularly.
New release! Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening Made Simple, Ra ymond Nones · $15.95
Having a backyard garden just got a lot easier! Framed raised beds and a modular approach to growing vegetables means more production in less space and with less work. Nones shows you how to set up the
raised-bed modular system and then gives in-depth descriptions of: sowing seeds, thinning, transplanting,
cultivating, mulching, watering, harvesting, pest control, composting, crop rotation, and seed saving. It’s a
complete gardening book for both the beginner and the experienced gardener.
Books
Gaia’s Garden, 2nd Edition: A Guide To Homescale Permaculture, Toby Hemenwa y · $29.95
Permaculture gardens are no longer a thing of the future. This extensively revised and expanded second edition broadens the reach and depth of the permaculture approach for urban and suburban growers. As Hemenway demonstrates, it’s fun and easy to create a “backyard ecosystem” by assembling communities of plants that can work cooperatively and perform a variety of functions.
Fresh Food for Small Spaces, R. J. Ruppenthal · $24.95
Readers will learn how to transform their balconies and windowsills into productive vegetable gardens, their countertops and storage lockers into commercial-quality sprout and mushroom farms, and their outside nooks and crannies into whatever they can imagine, including sustainable nurseries for honeybees and chickens. Free space for the city gardener might be no more than a cramped patio, balcony, rooftop, windowsill, hanging rafter, dark
cabinet, garage, or storage area, but no space is too small or too dark to raise food.
New Release! The Small Scale Poultry Flock, Harvey Usser y · $39.95
The most comprehensive and definitive guide to date on raising all-natural poultry for the homesteader and small
farmer. Ussery’s new book offers a practical and integrative model for working with chickens and other domestic
fowl based entirely on natural systems. His model will prove invaluable for beginner homesteaders, growers
looking to incorporate poultry into their farm, or farmers seeking to close their loop, including the most complete
guide to working with broody hens available anywhere.
New to Sow Tr ue! Wild Fermentation , The Flavor, Nutrition , and Craft of Live-Culture Foods,
Sandor Ellix Katz
· $25
Bread. Cheese. Wine. Beer. Coffee. Chocolate. Most people consume fermented foods and drinks every day.
For thousands of years, humans have enjoyed the distinctive flavors and nutrition resulting from the transformative
power of microscopic bacteria and fungi. Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods
is the first cookbook to widely explore the culinary magic of fermentation.
Natural Beekeeping, Ross Conrad · $35
The best organic and natural approaches to keeping honeybees healthy and productive. Readers will learn about nontoxic methods of controlling mites, eliminating American foulbrood disease (without the use of antibiotics,) breeding strategies, and many other tips and techniques for maintaining healthy hives.
Best Seller! Worms Eat My Garbage, Mar y Appelhof · $12.95
A new edition of the definitive guide to vermicomposting--a process using redworms to recycle human food waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer for plants. Author Mary Appelhof provides complete illustrated instructions on setting up and maintaining small-scale worm composting systems. Internationally recognized as an authority on vermicomposting, Appelhof has worked with worms for over three decades. Topics include: bin types, worm
species, reproduction, care and feeding of worms, harvesting, and how to make the finished product.
New to Sow Tr ue! The Vegetable Gardener’s Book of Bui lding Projects, The Editors
of Storey Publishing
· $18.95
These 39 simple-to-make projects — including cold frames, compost bins, planters, raised beds, potting benches,
gates, trellises, storage containers, outdoor furniture, and more — will increase your harvest, make your garden
chores easier, and turn your garden and yard into an appealing outdoor space for relaxing and enjoying the fruits
of your labors. Many of the projects are ideal for beginners, and most can be completed in just a few hours.
Best Seller! How to Store Your Garden Produce, Piers Warren · $14.95
Completely revised, it is the modern guide to storing and preserving your garden produce, enabling you to eat home-grown goodness all year round. The easy-to-use reference section provides applicable storage and preservation techniques for the majority of plant produce grown commonly in home gardens. Why is storing your garden produce the key to self-sufficiency? Because with less than an acre of garden you can grow enough
produce to feed a family of four for a year.
New Release! Preserving Food Without Freezing or Canning, b y Gardeners & Farmers
of Terre Vivante
· $25
Traditional Techniques include Using Salt, Oil, Sugar, Alcohol, Vinegar, Drying, Cold Storage, and Lactic
Fermentation. Yet here is a book that goes back to the future-celebrating traditional but little-known French
techniques for storing and preserving edibles in ways that maximize flavor and nutrition and doesnt’ require
refrigeration or electricity!
New Release! The Transition Companion, Rob Hopkins · $29.95
This is the biggest urban brainwave of the century. A visionary, practical blueprint that took root in a town and
is circling the globe. Transition tells inspiring tales of communities working for a future where local economies
are valued and nurtured; where lower energy use is seen as a benefit; and where enterprise, creativity, and
the building of resilience have become cornerstones of a new economy.

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Type NameAvg.
Seeds/oz
Seed
100'
row
Planting SeasonAVL NC Fall
Planting
Ideal Soil
Temp
SunFrost ToleranceDirect
Seed/
Transplant
Seed
Depth
Seed
Spacing
Days
Emer-
gence
Thin to/
Plant
Spacing
Days-
Harvest
Avg. Yield/
100'Row
Growth
Cycle
Seed
Viability Amaranth25,0001/16 ozspring, summer, fall leaf:Aug-
Sep 15
60-85°Ffull sunlight frost toleranceds or tp1/8"1-2" 8-126"30 - 110variesannual3 - 10 yr
Arugula13,0003 grspring, summer, fall Aug 15 - Oct 150-85°Ffull, partfrost tolerant, winter hardyds or tp1/8"1-2" 3-104-12"20-3530-40 lbsannual3-4 yr
Basil18,0005 grafter last frostna65-85°Ffull sunfrost sensitiveds or tp1/4"2-4" 7 -1412-18"40-60 40-50 lbsannual4-6 yr
Bean, Dry908 ozseed after last frostJuly 15 - Aug 175-90°Ffull sunfrost sensitiveds1"2-3" 8-16Don't thin60-9040-50 lbsannual3-6 yr
Bean, Snap Bush908 ozseed after last frostJuly 15 - Aug 160-80°Ffull sunfrost sensitiveds1"2-4" 8-16Don't thin50-7580 lbsannual3-6 yr
Bean, Soy1008 ozseed after last frostna55-60°Ffull sunfrost sensitiveds1/2"2-4" 8-166-8"70-90naannual3-6 yr
Bean, Runner40-6516 ozseed after last frostna75-90°Ffull sunfrost sensitiveds1"2-3" 8-16Don't thin50-8080 lbsannual3-6 yr
Bean, Pole606 ozseed after last frostna60-80°Ffull sunfrost sensitiveds1"2-3" 8-164-6"60-80150-200 lbsannual3-6 yr
Beet2,2001/2 ozspring, summer Aug 1 - Sep 2545-75°Ffull sunfrost tolerant, winter hardyds1/2"1-2" 5-173-5"50-85100 lbsbiennial2-3 yr
Broccoli7,0005 grspring, summer July 1 - Sep 150-80°Ffull sunmoderate frost toleranceds or tp1/2"2-4" 5-1750-8575 lbsbiennial4-5 yr
Brussels Sprout5,0005 grspring, summer July 1 - Sep 150-85°Ffull sunfrost tolerant, winter hardyds or tp1/4-1/2"4-6" 5-1718-24"80-10060 lbsbiennial4-5 yr
Cabbage7,5005 grspring, summer July 10 - Sep 150-85°Ffull sunmoderate frost toleranceds or tp1/4-1/2"4-6" 5-1718-24"90-12060 headsbiennial4-5 yr
Carrot18,00010 grspring, summer, fall July 15 - Sep 2545-85°Ffull sunfrost-tolerant, winter hardyds1/4-1/2"1/2" 6-211-3"75-80100 lbsbiennial3-5 yr
Cauliflower8,0004 grspring, summer July 1 - Sep 150-85°Ffull sunmoderate frost toleranceds or tp1/4"1" 5-1518"90-11560 headsbiennial4-5 yr
Celery/ Celariac75,000naspring, summer na50-70°Ffull sunmoderate frost tolerancetp1/16"1/4" 10-208-14"100-120100 headsbiennial4-5 yr
Chard800 -1,8001 ozspring, summer, fallAug 1 - Sep 1545-80°Ffull, partmoderate frost toleranceds or tp1/2"1" 5-1710-14"45-6040 lbsbiennial3-4 yr
Cilantro2,1001-2 ozspring, summer, fallJuly 1 - Sep 1555-85°Ffull, partmoderate frost toleranceds or tp1/4 "1" 5-173-4"30-4530-40annual6 yr
Collards7,0005 grspring, summer, fallAug 1 - Oct 150-85°Ffull sunfrost-tolerant, winter hardyds or tp1/4-1/2"1-2" 5-178-12"55-8050 lbsbiennial4-5 yr
Corn1004 ozseed after last frostna60-85°Ffull sunfrost sensitiveds 1-2"3" 7-108-12"75-12090-100 earsannual4-6 yr
Cowpeas60-808 ozseed after last frostna50-80°Ffull sunfrost sensittiveds 1-2"2-3" 6-14Don't thin50-7540 lbsannual4-6 yr
Cress9,0003 grspring, summer, fallSep 1 - Oct 1 45-70°Ffull, partfrost-tolerant, winter hardyds or tp1/4-1/2"1" 2-1510"40-5035 lbsbiennial3-5 yr
Cucumber1,0001/2 ozafter last frostna60-90°Ffull sunfrost sensitive
ds or tp1/2"2" 4-136"55-65120 lbsannual5-7 yr
Dill20,0001/4 ozspring, summer Aug 1 - Sep 1045-75°Ffull, partlight frost toleranceds or tp1/8"2-3" 6-12 10-14"30-45nabiennial3-5 yr
Eggplant6,0002 grtp after last frostna75-90°Ffull sunfrost sensitivetp1/4"NA 5-1724-30"70-10050 lbsannual3-5 yr
Garlicna2-4 lbsplant cloves in fallOct 1 to Nov 20nafull sunfrost-tolerant, winter hardyds 2 "4-6" 7-21Don't thin7-8 mo30-40 lbsperennial4-10 mo
Gourd140 -200 1/4-1/2 ozafter last frostna60-90°Ffull sunfrost sensitiveds or tp1/2-3/4"6" 7-1412-18"75-120variesannual3-5 yr
planting guide
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Type NameAvg.
Seeds/oz
Seed 100' row
Planting SeasonAVL NC Fall
Planting
Ideal Soil Temp
SunFrost ToleranceDirect Seed/ Transplant
Seed Depth
Seed Spacing
DaysEmer- gence
Thin to/ Plant Spacing
Days- Harvest
Avg. Yield/
100'Row
Growth Cycle
Seed Viability Kale7,0005 grspring, summer, fallAug 15 - Oct 150-85°Ffull, partfrost-tolerant, winter hardyds or tp1/2"1" 5-1712"45-6075 lbsbiennial4-5 yr
Kohlrabi8,5004 grspring, summerAug 1 -Sep 1550-85°Ffull sunfrost-tolerant, winter hardyds or tp1/4-1/2"1" 5-178"60-7550 lbsbiennial4-5 yr
Leek10,0001/4 ozspring, summer, fall Aug 1 - Oct 150-80°Ffull sunfrost-tolerant, winter hardyds or tp1/4"1" 6-164-6"100-120150 stalksbiennial2-4 yr
Lettuce25,0004 grspring, summer, fallAug 15 - Oct 140-80°Ffull, partmoderate frost toleranceds or tp1/8"1/2" 3-156-10"25-5040-50 headsannual3-4 yr
Melon1,0001/2 ozafter last frostna75-95°Ffull sunfrost sensitiveds or tp1/2"5" 3-103-4/mound65-9550-100 lbsannual5-7 yr
Mustard Greens15,0001 ozspring, summer, fallAug 15 - Oct 160-85°Ffull, part moderate frost toleranceds or tp1/4"1" 3-124-8"30-4580-100 lbsbiennial4-5 yr
Okra4201 1/2 ozseed after last frostna70-90°Ffull sunfrost sensitive, winter hardyds 1/2"3-4" 7-1512"60-85300+ podsannual1-2 yr
Onion7,0001/4 ozspring, fall Sep 1 - Nov 20 Feb 20 - May 1
50-95°Ffull sunfrost-tolerant, winter hardyds or tp1/2"1" 6-163-6"65-110100 lbsbiennial2-4 yr
Parsley18,0001/4 ozspring, summerJuly 15 - Sep 1550-85°Ffull, partfrost-tolerant, winter hardyds or tp1/2"1" 12-258- 10"65-9030 lbsbiennial3-5 yr
Parsnip5,0001/2 ozspring, summer July15 - Aug 155-75°Ffull sunfrost-tolerant, winter hardyds or tp1/2-3/4"1/2" 15-283"100-13075 lbsbiennial1-3 yr
Pea1108 ozspring, summer Aug 10 - Sep 1550-75°Ffull sunlight frost toleranceds1-2"2-3" 6-14Don't thin50-7520 lbsannual4-6 yr
Pepper4,5002grtp after last frostna65-85°Ffull sunfrost sensitivetp1/4-1/2"NA 8-2518-24"60-10050 lbsannual3-5 yr
Potatoesna10 lbsspring, fall Aug 20 - Oct 1nafull sunfrost-tolerant, winter hardyds 3-4"12"' 10-20Don't thin60-12050+ lbsperennial6-12 mo
Pumpkin100-3001/2-1 ozafter last frostna65-90°Ffull sunfrost sensitiveds or tp1"6" 5-10 12"90-120200-300 lbsannual3-5 yr
Radish2,5001 ozspring, summer, fallAug 15 - Oct 145-80°Ffull, partmoderate frost toleranceds 1/2"1/2" 4-11 1-2"20-30100 bunchesbiennial2-5 yr
Rutabaga7,000-9,0001/4 ozspring, summer Aug 1 - Sep 1550-75°Ffull sunfrost-tolerant, winter hardyds 1/2"1" 5-175"85-95150 lbsbiennial3-4 yr
Sorghumnanaafter last frostna55-80°Ffull sunfrost sensitiveds or tp1/2"1 1/2" 7-158"100-12050 lbsannual3-5 yr
Spinach1,400-2,6001/2 ozspring, summer, fallAug 15 - Oct 145-65°Ffull, part frost-tolerant, winter hardyds or tp1/2"1" 6-214"30-5040 lbsbiennial3-4 yr
Squash, Summer200-3001/2 ozafter last frostna65-85°Ffull sunfrost sensitiveds or tp1/2"6" 5-1012-18"50-70150-200 lbsannual3-4 yr
Squash, Winter200-3001/2-2 ozafter last frostna65-85°Ffull sunfrost sensitiveds or tp1"6" 5-101'60-110150-200+ lbsannual3-5 yr
Sunflower3001/2-1 ozafter last frostna65-85°Ffull sunfrost sensitiveds or tp1"4-6" 5-128-12"80-120naannual4-6 yr
Sweet Potato na100 slipstp after last frostna70-90 Ffull sun
frost sensitivetpNA12" NADon't thin90-12050+ lbsperennial6-8 mo
Tomato9,0002grtp after last frostna70-90°Ffull sunfrost sensitivetp1/4"NA 6-1418-24"55-85150 lbsannual4-7 yr
Turnip7,000-9,0001/4 ozspring, summer, fallAug 10 - Oct 150-75°Ffull sunfrost-tolerant, winter hardyds1/2"1" 5-173-6"40-6540 lbsbiennial4-5 yr
Watermelon400-6001/8 ozafter last frostna70-90°Ffull sunfrost sensitiveds or tp1/2"6" 3-1012"70-10050-100 lbsannual4-5 yr

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Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group
Jan 18-21
Little Rock, AK
Virginia Biological Farming Conference
Feb 10-11
Richmond, VA
Georgia Organics
Feb 24-25
Columbus, GA
Organic Growers School
March 3-4
Asheville, NC
Spring Herb Festival
May 4-6
WNC Farmer’s Market
Asheville, NC
North Carolina Master Gardener Conference
May 20 – 23
Asheville, NC
True Nature County Fair
October (Date TBD)
Flat Rock, NC
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA)
October 26 - 28, 2012
Greenville, SC
2012 event schedule sow true seed programs
Wholesale Rack Program
Do you have a favorite store that you think
would be perfect for a Sow True Seed rack?
Please let them know about us! Sow True Seed
offers a variety of racks and seed for retail stores,
from our large wire spinner to our counter top
best-seller seed offerings. To receive our whole-
sale materials, please contact Peter Waskiewicz
at 828-254-0708 or [email protected].
Seed Money
Fund-Raising Program
Sow True Seed partners with schools and
organizations to help promote sustainability,
healthy living, regional agriculture and heirloom
seed preservation while raising money for a cause.
Our easy-to-implement program offers our new seed
collections and bestsellers for your group to sell in
your community, either in-person or through our
on-line website. Your organization will keep 30% of
income generated by your sales, tracked with your
own promotional code. SEED MONEY fundraising
includes a fabulous K-6 Curriculum on Seed Saving.
If your school or organization is interested in
fundraising with our seeds, please contact Ginger
West at 828-254-0708 or [email protected] to
receive materials and get started!
Community Seed Exchange (CSE)
This popular program offers local gardeners the opportunity to be a part of our seed
preparation process. We offer participants four packets of our seeds per hour for use in
your home or community garden. With an abundance of seeds earned, it is no surprise
that many participants choose to donate packs to local organizations like ASAP, who
use our seeds in their Growing Minds Farm to School Program. Interested? Please contact
Mikey Brandt at [email protected] or call 828-254-0708 to schedule a time to come in.

35. Seed Warranty and Refund Policy We proudly stand by the quality
and performance of our seed and guarantee your satisfaction. If you are dissatisfied with our
seed after providing proper storage and growth attempt, we will credit or refund the full
purchase price of the seed. This warranty does not extend beyond the purchase price of seed,
for any reason, under any circumstances.  No other warranty is given, expressed or implied
to the fitness of seed, for any particular purpose, or against loss due to any cause. Sow True
Seed, Inc. assumes no responsibility for crop failure due to pests, environmental conditions,
fertilization, irrigation, weeds or any other factors beyond our control.  
To qualify for a warranted refund, you must contact us in writing, by phone, fax, or
e-mail, within 3 months of purchase, and within 20 days of discovery.  Please provide
the following:  1) Purchase date/location.  2) Type/Variety name and lot # from packet.  
3) Statement describing your dissatisfaction and your preference for a refund, credit or
replacement.  4) Any remaining seed from any quantities larger than standard sized
packets must be returned to Sow True Seed for quality testing.  Warranty does not
apply to onion sets, plants, seed potato, sweet potato slips, seed garlic or asparagus
crown purchases.
Back Orders We do our best to avoid back-orders, but sometimes products can
be temporarily unavailable.  Should this be the case, there is a choice on the order form
and in the shopping cart to 1) receive a similar substitute or 2) receive a refund, or
3) call me with options. If you have asked for a seed that is back-ordered, either your
order will be shipped within 2 weeks or we will contact you to discuss options.  Check our
website, www.sowtrueseed.com, for the most up-to-date information on product availability.
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visit our retail store
146 Church Street in Downtown Asheville
The Sow True Seed Retail Store is located at our warehouse in Asheville, North Carolina and is open year round. Store hours vary according to the season. From February – May, the store is open from 10am-6:00pm Monday-Friday. The rest of the year, our store hours are generally Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm. If you happen to be visiting our area and would like to come by at another time, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate your visit. Sow True Seed is closed for major holidays, so please contact us for specific dates if your visit overlaps a holiday.
In addition to our full seed packet selection, this year our retail store offers a selection of
our most popular seed varieties in convenient, ready-to-buy bulk sizes. We have also ex-
panded our book collection. And finally, a note to locals: feel free to order on-line and pick-
up your order in our store. Simply enter the code LOCAL in the promo box on our website
shopping cart, and we will contact you when your order is ready for pick-up.
Voila - no shipping charges!
sow true seed policies

36. Holly Whitesides, Farmer
Sow T rue Seeds: Arikara Yellow Beans,
Hutterite Soup Beans, Bush Pickle,
Styrian Pumpkin, Opalka Tomato,
Cosmonaut Volkov Tomato, Montana
Popping Amaranth+
Impassioned about the production and
distribution methods of our contemporary food
system, Holly began farming over 7 years ago
in Watauga County, NC. Her farm,
against the
grain
, is a small sustainable farm with 2 acres
of cultivated land. Holly and her partner, Andy Bry-
ant, grow a broad spectrum of vegetables, sorghum
cane for molasses production, heirloom grains,
pasture poultry, and now...seed crops! Committed to food security and accessibility for
everyone, the 2011 season marked Holly’s first year producing seed for us. “I am so
excited to grow seed for a small catalog like Sow True Seed,” says Holly. “It feels incredibly
empowering to participate in the regional food system on many different levels.” We couldn’t
agree more – thanks, Holly!
Cathy Cleary, West End Bakery
Sow T rue Seed: Neck Pumpkin Winter Squash
Cathy is the co-owner of the successful West End Bakery in West Asheville. With a passion for cooking and baking with the freshest ingredients possible, it is a natural fit for her to grow food for the bakery. On her land in Madison County, Cathy and her husband grow their famous Neck Pumpkin Squash, which Cathy uses at the bakery to make the delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip muffins, Pumpkin Cocount Curry Soup, Pumpkin Pies, and even Pumpkin Sage and Parmesan Veggie Burgers. She saves the seed from these amazing squash and trades them with Sow True Seed for other types of seeds for her garden. The collaboration with Sow True Seed has been inspiring to her and to other gardeners in the West Asheville Community. In fact, this year she sold packets of Sow True Seed Neck Pumpkin at her bakery, and enjoyed stories from her many customers about their bountiful harvest of delicious winter squash! A great story celebrating the full circle of food production -- from seed to fruit to community!
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meet our growers
MEET OUR GROWERS - WOMEN IN SEED
Sow True Seed works with growers across the Southeast to build upon our
seed offerings sourced regionally. This year, we are excited to highlight two
female seed farmers in our community of seed producers:
Our heartfelt thanks to Holly, Cathy, and
all of our hard-working seed growers –
may your harvest always be bountiful!