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Organic Garlic Bulbs for Seed Garlic - Hardneck & Softneck $9.49
Local Organically Grown Garlic Quick Picks (2 bulbs) - Last year so many folks enjoyed our garlic and gave us great feedback. This year we expanded our local organically grown garlic and now offer 13 varieties for the 2024 season for what grows in the Driftless. All garlic listed here as a winter hardiness to Zone 4.  BULK GARLIC CLICK HERE - Looking for Bulk Garlic, we have 8 Jumbo Bulbs packs as well Garlic is a wonderful addition to our gardens. It is found in just about every household in America. It is very easy to grow in most of the United States. Our seedstock would be considered Large to Jumbo around 2” unless we have it noted. We only sell garlic that is excellent quality seed-stock. We then open our culinary stock up once we have sorted all of our harvests.  All of our organic garlic is grown locally in the Driftless Region where we live, while the conventional garlic comes from various sources around the US. While our garlic is certified garlic we are working toward acquiring our USDA organic handling license and will have it for the 2025 season.  We ship in mid to late September, depending on the variety. Please contact us to see what we have in stock  There are 3 types of garlic to choose from: Hardneck, Softneck, and Elephant.  Here is the lowdown on what this means so you can choose the best one for you and your family.  Types of Garlic Hardneck - Cold Hardy to Zones 3-7 (and colder), Produces Garlic Scapes, Produces less cloves than softnecks but is generally larger, it stores for 3-5 months after harvest Softneck - Great for warm areas (zones (8-9) as they don't need the cold to make cloves, store for up to 9 months, smaller than hardnecks. Our varieties are hardy to zone 4. Elephant - Not really a garlic but an allium that possesses garlic like flavors. A clove can take 1-2 years to split into cloves. Plant in the fall or cooler season for areas with no frosts.  Very large cloves with mild garlic flavors.  Growing Instructions: For those in zones 3-7, plant garlic about 2-4 weeks before your first hard frost (not your first frost, but your first hard killing frost).  Garlic needs about 4-8 weeks to root in and grow before the ground freezes.  Plant 4" Deep Space 6-8" apart Mulch with 2-4" of straw, wood chips or other organic mulch, but refrain from pine straw or cedar chips.  Weed often as garlic hates competition Hardnecks produce a garlic scape (flower) that should be harvested before the flower fully develops. This increases the bulb size.    
8mm KODAK Style Film Press Tapes, Presstapes for Movie Film Splicing: New Stock 8mm Presstapeso $6.99
We are out of stock but more will be on the way. NEW fresh stock 8mm Press Tapes Splicing Tape.  Use for adding leader, film repair, or splicing small reels of film on to larger reels. This is the easiest way to splice your  films.  Easy to use and works great! The printing head that stamped 8mm, Super 8 or 16mm presstapes is broken and has been deemed not repairable at this time. As such presstapes will be distributed without the distinctive writing we have all come to love. It is still made in America on the same old wonderful machines engineered by Kodak.    The photo is of one package.  One package is 40 tapes, which will allow you to make 20 splices.  Check YouTube for how to apply, or see my pictures for application instructions (We are a bit nostalgic and wanted to use the original Kodak instructions). Any type of splicer can be used with Presstapes. Manufactured in the USA
Monthly Mystery Seed Collection from $8.99
Looking for that unique gift or just want to be surprised each month, then our Monthly Mystery Seed Collection is for you.  For every month of your selection, I will send you at least 2 different types of seeds. Choose from 1, 3, or 6 months. This will delight new and experienced gardeners alike. Gardeners will get all their packets at one time so they can follow my advice or they can go their own way.  Each Month’s Envelope You Will Receive 2-3 packets, ranging from Flowers, Veggie or Herbs. We stock a wide range of seeds and try to customize it for your location of where the package is going. We will reach out and send a very simple questionnaire to have you answer a few basic questions to ensure we send you a seed variety that will work for you. After you checkout, you will receive an email or phone call asking you to provide some information like do you garden in a yard or large space, or do you garden in a micro setting using mainly pots and planters.  I'd hate to send you 20lb pumpkin seeds when you have a small terrace for your green space.   Or you can message at Andre@Fireflyfarmandmercantile.com and let us know what type of garden space this is for. We love to customize it.  If this is a gift for someone, please use the gift functionality during checkout. We can wrap gifts for you or just send a note. We like to help make gifts feel special.  We do ship all seeds at one time but in a separate envelope. This is to save on shipping and in case you wanted to see all the seeds sooner to get them in the ground. When sending 2-3 types of seeds each month, gardeners also like the option of being able to plan their garden. We do offer a Monthly Subscription Giftset where we will send 1 pack of seeds each month. Click here
Super 8 KODAK Style Film Press Tapes, Presstapes for Movie Film Splicing: New Stock Super 8 presstapes $6.99
NEW fresh stock Super 8 Press Tapes Splicing Tape.  Use for adding leader, film repair, or splicing small reels of film on to larger reels. This is the easiest way to splice your films.  Easy to use and works great! The printing head that stamped 8mm, Super 8 or 16mm presstapes is broken and has been deemed not repairable at this time. As such presstapes will be distributed without the distinctive writing we have all come to love. It is still made in America on the same old wonderful machines engineered by Kodak.  The photo is of one package.  One package is 40 tapes, which will allow you to make 20 splices.  Check YouTube for how to apply, or see my pictures for application instructions (We are a bit nostalgic and wanted to use the original Kodak instructions). Any type of splicer can be used with Presstapes. Manufactured in the USA
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Christmas Pole Lima Bean, 1840 Heirloom from $3.75
We will have 2025 Seedsaver Exchange Packets and Bulk availble for 2025. Also knowns as Large Speckled Calico, this variety was first cultivated in the United States around 1840 and produces beautiful, quarter-sized, fat white seeds with maroon spots and swirls.  It has a rich flavor and can be used as shell lima bean or dry bean.  Heavy yields, bears even during extreme heat. Pole habit, 75-100 dys.  Pole bean Large Maroon and White Speckled Seeds Performs well in extreme heat Shelling and Dry bean 75-100 days 50 seeds per packet  Instructions : Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun.  Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 36-48" Full Sun
Turkey Craw Pole Bean $3.75
Our 2025 Seedstock is arriving soon! Get your pre-orders in. The Seed Exchange - Collected in regions of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, this variety’s original seed is reported to have been found in a wild turkey’s craw. As they mature, the stringless 6" pods enclose attractive brown seeds with tan flecks and brown eye rings. Used as a snap bean or a dry bean; excellent canned or frozen. From the Wanigan Associates Collection organized by the late John Withee. Pole habit, snap or dry, 80-100 days. ±1,100 seeds/lb. Pole bean Open-Pollinated Stringless pods Brown beans with tan flecks Snap or dry bean 80-100 days 50 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest snap beans frequently for increased yields. Leave some pods on the vine and harvest when completely mature for dry beans. Direct Seed 2" apart Plant 1" deep Support using Trellis, tepee, or fencing Full sun  We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)
Dahlia Clearance $5.00 $7.99
SOLD OUT - It’s time to clear out the dahlias! All dahlias have been sorted and checked for eyes or shoots. Order from this link and it’s just $5 per dahlia. Some are tubers and some are clumps - we trim and check everything. I will be packing mutliple times of day and will close them out when quanities get close. If you want to see pictures, please look for them on our site. Snowbound is very close to Snow Country as we got that one in for some special plantings.  5/31 is our goal to end dahlia season so get those orders in today. Our last dahlia orders go out this week.  All stock from Holland as our farm raised ones are sold out.  (Dahlia shown is one we raised locally and not for sale anymore). 
Snowdrops - Galanthus Single 'Woronowii' 1810 Heirloom from $8.99 $59.99
Snowdrops help herald the return of Spring. They are very persistent and even a late snowfall will not that stop them. Often paired with crocuses. They have a slight fragrance so plant them by your walkways.  They also can be used for arrangements. After a long winter, it is nice to pick a bouquet from your own backyard.  'Woronowii' was introduced around 1810 and are practically deer and rodent proof.  Plant them around crocuses, tulips or other bulbs and flowers that the deer, rabbits, chipmunks and other critters like to munch on.  Just like crocuses, they don’t even need a flowerbed as they will be long gone when it is time to mow your lawn.  A natural technique is to take a few bulbs and just toss them in front of you – then plant where they land! USDA Zones 3 – 8 Late Winter to Early Spring Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Cold Hardy Prefers Partial Shade  Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 5” tall Key Planting Tips Simply plant 3” deep.  You can plant tulips or daffodils under crocuses for a layering effect. Unlike other bulbs that can wait a little to be planted, plant Snowdrops right away once you get them.  We ship mid September to mid October.  
Luffa - or Loofah, Gourds $3.25 $3.35
We have upgraded to an Organic Seed from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange for the same price. This is a top seller for us and we heard how important organic was and jumped at the chance when we saw it offered.  Loofahs are members of the gourd family, originally from China. These handsome trailing vines can be grown on a fence or trellis or allowed to ramble at garden edges. Growing loofahs look like wrinkly big cucumbers. At season's end, when dry and mature, the rinds are simply peeled, revealing their sponge-like fibrous interior. Loofahs make marvelous skin scrubbers for stimulating circulation and improving skin tone in the bath or shower. Home-grown Loofahs make wonderful holiday gifts! Characteristics:  Organic Good skin scrubbers  110 days  3 grams or ~20 seeds    Instructions - Several weeks before last spring frost, sow seeds 1 in. deep in individual pots of seed starting mix. Keep warm and moist and provide a strong light source. When seedlings are well established and nights stay above 55°F (13°C), acclimate to the outdoors. Transplant at sunny garden edges to ramble, or 12 inches apart along a sturdy fence or trellis to climb and form a lush canopy. Plant In: April - June  Full Sun Plant 12 inches apart Plant 1" Deep 7-10 days to germinate  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 
Pepper Sweet Hungarian Magyar Paprika, Heirloom, Organic, $3.34 $3.59
Renee's Garden - We import this variety from Hungary where it is widely recognized for making top-quality sweet paprika. These early ripening plants produce heavy yields of slender, pointed, 4-inch crimson-red peppers. Once harvested, simply dry them and grind them into sweet paprika spice powder that offers wonderful, rich, full-bodied flavor and is an excellent source of vitamin C. You’ll be pleased with how easy and rewarding it is to grow your own.  Characteristics:  Heirloom  Rich, full-bodied paprika spice  65 seeds on avareage, .3 gram   Instructions - In early spring, start indoors about 6-8 weeks before nights stay reliably 50-55°F (10-13°C). Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart in the seed starting mix. Keep moist but not soggy, and very warm at 80°F (27°C). Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside. When seedlings are 2 inches tall, transplant them into 4-inch pots. Keep at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Feed with half-strength fertilizer every week until the weather is warm enough to acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions. Transplant 2 feet apart into rich soil in full sun. Paprika peppers need warm conditions. Don’t transplant outdoors until nights stay above 55°F (13°C). Prepare the soil well with aged manure or compost. Plant only robust seedlings with well-developed roots. Mulch plants to maintain even soil moisture. Keep well weeded, watered, and fertilized.  Sow seeds indoors from February-March  10-28 days to germinate Transplant outdoors in full sun from May-June  Mature Height: 2.5 - 3 feet  Transplant to Harvest: 72 days  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 
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'Cafe Au Lait' Dahlia (Dinnerplate) from $8.99 $10.99
'Cafe Au Lait' Dahlia (Dinnerplate) The blossoms hues of whites and pinks will brighten your landscape and arrangements. We provide them in clumps the majority of the time. Sometimes they will be stand alone with necks and eyes depending on the season’s harvest.   The Cafe Au Lait Dahlia's height is around 40" Dinnerplate Dahlias are awesome additions to any garden. They provide structure and color to any garden with minimal effort. They do rather well in the back of your beds because of their size or even in stand-alone rows. They reward gardeners with an abundance of blooms starting in mid to late summer through frost.  Typically they are not bothered by diseases and have attractive foliage until frost.  Characteristics 40" tall Blooms are 8-12” wide USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer Full Sun Additional Information Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting in mid to late March (weather dependent) Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with tuber 6-7” deep with the crown 1-2” below the soil.  Space Decorative dahlias about 3’ apart from any neighbor. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger. Dahlias love soil that is close to neutral and do ok in slightly acidic or slightly alkaline. You can amend soil with 10-10-10 or something similar. Just make sure the first number (nitrogen) is 5 or 10. You can fertilize every 4 weeks to help achieve large blossoms. Don’t water until the Dahlia sprouts. If your soil is very dry, water the soil first and then let it stand for 30 minutes before planting. Mulch around your plant leaving bare dirt directly above the tuber. You will see sprouts in 7-10 days.  We are currently transitioing to grow all of our Dahlia stock. We exepct to offer some varitities starting in 2024 but will continue providing imported stock until we complete our domestic plan to raise them.. Dahlias are imported from 3 growers in Holland for us. These growers have supported us for years and have limited issues.  Once we receive our dahlias we wake them up to hand inspect each and every tuber.  Every tuber is inspected by me (Andre Paquette) and then hand packed for shipment.  In case of any issues, we reach our proactively to go over options. If you have any questions hit the Chat with Us Now button simply reach out by email or a phone call. 
Ranunculus Purple (Ranunculus Aviv) from $5.99 $7.99
Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers.  You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butterflies.  They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates.  Characteristics 3-5" Blossoms on 12-14" Tall Stems USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones.  You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom.  Full Sun Pink blooms Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart.  Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season.  Shipping Information Ships starting in October, and we tend to stop shipping in March. 
Seminole Pumpkin, 1500's Heirloom, Organic $3.25 $3.75
Our latest shipment arrives 6/3 and all oending orders will be sent then! We will have a follow up shipment about 6/10 as this has gained in popularity.  A very sweet squash or pumpkin and is a great choice for hot and humid areas. The fruits are 6-8" and bell-shaped pumpkins and will keep for 1 year at room temperature. 95 days. Characteristics:  Organic Very sweet Stores for 1 year 90-100 days ~20 Seeds per packet, 2 grams Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.  Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability
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Alpine Pineapple Strawberry $2.95 $3.25
Renee's Garden - These special Alpine Strawberries produce a multitude of plump, 1-inch pointed pastel yellow berries with the delectable flavor and aroma of pineapples and roses. The mounding little strawberry plants with their bright green leaves are rugged, easy to grow, and do not set runners. Alpine strawberries begin bearing their first season, offering gemlike little fruits all summer, and plants will grow larger and return every season. Indulge yourself by pairing “Pineapple” with our red fruiting “Mignonette” for a perfect summer duet.  Characteristics:  Pastel yellow berries  Perennial  Delectable flavor  The aroma of pineapples and roses  Approx 250 seeds   Instructions - In spring, sow seeds 1 inch apart and 1⁄8 inch deep in a container of fine seed starting mix. Maintain at 60–70°F (16-21°C) and provide a strong light source. Keep evenly moist but not soggy. Be patient, seeds can take 14 to 28 days to germinate. Feed young seedlings every 2 weeks with half-strength fertilizer. When they have several sets of leaves, transplant them 3 inches apart into a deeper container or individual pots so root systems have room to develop. When 3 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions and plant 8-10 inches apart in fertile soil in full sun or partial shade in very hot climates.  Plant in: February - April  Full sun or partial shade Plant 1/8 inch Plant 1 inch apart 14-28 days to germinate Mature Height: 6-8 inches  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 
Bulk Organic Garlic Bulbs for Seed Garlic - Hardneck, Softneck $29.00 $35.00
Local Organically Grown Garlic in bulk options or bulbs unless noted - Last year so many folks enjoyed our garlic and gave us great feedback. This year we expanded our local organically grown garlic and now offer 13 varieties for the 2024 season for what grows in the Driftless. All garlic listed here as a winter hardiness to Zone 4.  Garlic is a wonderful addition to our gardens. It is found in just about every household in America. It is very easy to grow in most of the United States. Our seedstock would be considered Large to Jumbo around 2” unless we have it noted. We only sell garlic that is excellent quality seed-stock. We then open our culinary stock up once we have sorted all of our harvests.  All of our organic garlic is grown locally in the Driftless Region where we live, while the conventional garlic comes from various sources around the US. While our garlic is certified garlic we are working toward acquiring our USDA organic handling license and will have it for the 2025 season.  We ship in mid to late September, depending on the variety. Please contact us to see what we have in stock  There are 3 types of garlic to choose from: Hardneck, Softneck, and Elephant.  Here is the lowdown on what this means so you can choose the best one for you and your family.  Types of Garlic Hardneck - Cold Hardy to Zones 3-7 (and colder), Produces Garlic Scapes, Produces less cloves than softnecks but is generally larger, it stores for 3-5 months after harvest Softneck - Great for warm areas (zones (8-9) as they don't need the cold to make cloves, store for up to 9 months, smaller than hardnecks. Our varieties are hardy to zone 4. Elephant - Not really a garlic but an allium that possesses garlic like flavors. A clove can take 1-2 years to split into cloves. Plant in the fall or cooler season for areas with no frosts.  Very large cloves with mild garlic flavors.  Growing Instructions: For those in zones 3-7, plant garlic about 2-4 weeks before your first hard frost (not your first frost, but your first hard killing frost).  Garlic needs about 4-8 weeks to root in and grow before the ground freezes.  Plant 4" Deep Space 6-8" apart Mulch with 2-4" of straw, wood chips or other organic mulch, but refrain from pine straw or cedar chips.  Weed often as garlic hates competition Hardnecks produce a garlic scape (flower) that should be harvested before the flower fully develops. This increases the bulb size.    
Narrowleaf Milkweed Butterfly Flower (Western Coast Only) $3.75 $4.00
The Living Seed Company - (Asclepias fascicularis) Narrowleaf Milkweed is a gorgeous California native flower that is the sole source of food for the Monarch butteries. The butterflies lay their eggs exclusively on Milkweed plants, creating an opportunity for us to plant Monarch habitat!  We do not ship outside of the West Coast as we want to make sure it’s distribution is for west coast gardens. We have a wide range of milkweeds to choose from. Grows as a shrub about 2' - 4' high with stunning fragrant flowers. These wildflowers are easy to grow and propagate through rhizomes. Known for their beautiful colors ranging in greenish white to deep purple, the Milkweed brings joy and life to every garden! Exuding a delicious vanilla scent, the milkweed also attracts other pollinators while bloom from June - August. Also known as Mexican Whorled milkweed, this milkweed grows well in dry climates and will blossom from June - September.   This beautiful low maintenance, drought tolerant wildflower may be slow to grow the first year, as it sets its taproot deep into the earth.  In following years, it will grow more vigorous. It is very important to plant locally native milkweed species.  Please learn which milkweeds are native to your region and consult this milkweed range maps from the Biota of North America Program’s (BONAP) North American Plant Atlas. Characteristics:  Perennial and hardy to zone 4 Plants grow to 3-5 feet tall Preferred food source of Monarch butterflies 30 Seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow seeds at a depth of 1/2" depth ans space seeds every 4-6", thin to 3-4'. Keep seeds evenly moist until they germinate.  Germination: 10-20 Days Plant Outdoors: 3-4' Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
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Scarlet Runner Bean, 1735 Heirloom $3.75 $3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - One of the oldest runner beans in existence. Already well-known in 1735 according to The Gardener’s Dictionary by English botanist Philip Miller; listed in America as early as 1806 by McMahon. Used for ornamental purposes or as a vegetable: small snap pods or green shell beans. Can substitute for limas in cooler climates. Pole habit, 65 days. ±450 seeds/lb. Characteristics:  Scarlet blossoms Beans mature to black and speckled mauve Used for ornamental purposes or as small snap pods or green shell beans Pole bean 65 days 25 seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Runner beans prefer full sun, although they tolerate part shade very well. Young pods can be eaten whole, or the beans can be eaten fresh or dried. Even the flowers are edible. Direct Seed 2" apart Seed Depth: 1" Rows Apart: 24-36" Support: Trellis, tepee, or netting Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
Sieva Lima Bean, 1700's Heirloom, Organic $3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - also known as Small White, Carolina).  Extremely early pole lima that has been popular for hundreds of years.  Excellent in the South but also grows well in the North where it matures in cooler conditions. Dark green 9-10' vines climb vigorously. Heavy yields of light green 3" pods with small chalky white seeds. Delicious butter bean flavor. Pole Bean Habit, 70-89 days.   Characteristics:  Pole bean Seeds are white and small 10-89 days 50 seeds per packet  Instructions -   Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun.  Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1"   Rows Apart: 36-48" Full Sun
Amaryllis Belladonna (Belladonna Lily), Naked Lady, Surprise Lily, southern climates from $4.99
Amaryllis Belladonna thrive in the heat and don't mind humidity. They are great for containers or in your garden beds.  They are carefree and take very little care. They bloom in the heat of summer and then will shoot up leaves. For this reason we bring in the largest bulbs we can find and they should be planted right away.  They are hardy to USDA Zones 7-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates.  We offer these for sale in Spring, Fall, and Winter. The latest harvest arrives 9/15 or so. Characteristics 24-36" tall  USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms all summer Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Not bothered by deer, rabbits or other wildlife Key Planting Tips Belladonna should be planted just under the soil line and space 6-10" wide. Water after planting.   Shipping Information We will ship these starting in October and it goes until March or so, sometimes longer if we have them.  We get our new stock at the end of September 
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Ranunculus Salmon, Jumbo Size (Ranunculus Tecolote) from $9.99
Fall of 2024 Shipping - Our Jumbo Size Ranunuculus corms are a great way to get more flowers the first year. The bulbs are two to three times the size of our regular corms. Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers.  You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butterflies.  They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates.  Characteristics Tecolotes are 14-16" tall with 3-6" blooms USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones), while Aviv can be sightly shorter at 12-16" tall.   Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones.  You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom.  Full Sun Salmon blooms Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart.  Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season. It takes 90-100 days for blooms from your planting date.  Shipping Information Ships starting in October, and we tend to stop shipping in March. 
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