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Renee's Garden - Edamame soybeans’ flavor is nutty, buttery, and truly irresistible fresh from the garden and they pack top nutritional value. Cook them quickly, right in their pods for appetizers and snacks, or use them like fresh beans in any recipe. We import our seed from Japan, where edamame is a long-standing favorite. These widely adapted 2-foot tall bush plants offer consistently high yields of large 3 to 3-1/2 inch green pods with 3 to 4 plump and tasty beans per pod.  Characteristics:  Plump, buttery, nutty-tasting  High yielding plants  Easy and reliable to grow  12 grams Instructions -In spring, once the weather is warm and nights stay securely above 55°F (13°C), sow in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 3 inches apart in rows 2 feet apart. When seedlings are several inches tall, thin to a final spacing of 6 inches apart. Make several sowings a few weeks apart until the end of June or early July to provide successive harvests.  Be sure to thin to the final 6-inch spacing for best pod production.  As edamame ripens, the beans swell in the pods. Pick promptly when pods are plump and beans are almost touching each other inside the pods but before the pods turn yellow. When ripe, harvest is concentrated over a short period.  Plant in: May-June for cold winters or April-June for mild winters Full sun  Sow Seeds: 3" apart, 1" deep  7-10 days to germinate  Days to Harvest: 85 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 

The Seed Savers Exchange - This carrot was developed in the late 1800s in the town for which is it named: Danvers, Massachusetts. A leading variety for home and market gardeners alike, this variety stores well and produces high yields even in clay and heavy soils. Its bright-orange flesh is nearly coreless, sweet, and tender. The uniform roots grow up to 8" long. 65-87 days. ±24,000 seeds/oz Good for clay, heavy soils Stores well Roots grow to 8 inches Nearly coreless, sweet, and tender 250 Seeds per pack Instructions - You can sow carrot seeds as soon as the soil in your garden can be worked in the spring (about 3-4 weeks before the last frost). Seeds need consistent moisture until they emerge. Germination on carrot seed is slow and uneven. The light seed can be blown away by the wind or washed away when you water the beds. Sow the seeds less than an inch apart and thin them to 2-4 inches after they grow to a few inches. Roots will mature in 65-87 days. Direct seed 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" deep  Rows apart 16-24" Thin 2-4" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

The Seed Savers Exchange - Large, round bulbs boast sweet, mild, juicy flesh. Famous for its mild flavor, this long-day sweet onion is the only northern onion ever to match the quality of the popular Vidalia types. Well-grown bulbs can reach 2 pounds apiece and will store 2-3 months. 90 days.  Characteristics:  Long-day onion Bulbs grow to 2 pounds Globe-shaped, solid bulbs Can store 2-3 months 90 days from transplant New for 2021 100 Seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation.  Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting  Germination: 4-10 Days Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Productive variety sporting very large, glossy dark green leaves with rich flavor. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Butterflay stole the show among the hybrid and open-pollinated spinach varieties in our fall trials, exhibiting better vigor and emergence than any other variety, as well as unmatched intense green color. Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Field variety Spring/fall 40 days  1/4 oz approx.   Instructions - Spinach is a cool-season hardy annual. Like all leafy greens, spinach thrives in fertile and moist soil. Spinach is sensitive to soil pH, preferring a range of 6.5-7. Magnesium deficiency manifests in yellowing leaves similar to nitrogen deficiency. Because spinach will carry excess nitrates if over-fertilized, try correcting Magnesium first. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked in the spring, and again in the late summer-early fall. Plant 1/8-1/4" deep  Plant Spacing: For babyleaf ~40seeds/ft” in 2-4” bands, for bunching 2” Row Spacing: For babyleaf space bands 1-2” apart, for bunching 12-18” Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Lemon Mint - A wonderful addition to teas when young or in bloom, substitute for oregano when older.  An ancient medicine used by Native Americans. It is a beloved flower for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Its scent is lemony but can smell and taste like oregano as it ages. Botanical Name: Monarda Citridora Characteristics:  Self-seeding annual plants in zones 3-6, perennial in 7-10 Plants grow to 24-30 inches tall Purple flower bracts attract bees Leaves are aromatic and citrus-flavored 1/2 gram packets  Instructions -  Sow seeds indoors just beneath surface of soil. Plant out in early spring just before last frost. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. Or direct sow after the last frost.  Sow seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost Germination 10-20  days Plant 12-24" apart Full Sun to Partial Shade

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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 24" tall with 4" Blooms 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 Merlot blooms Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart.  Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season. 

Seed Savers Exchange - Heavy yields of finger-width, thin-walled red peppers are great for fresh eating or drying and grow up to 12" long. Originally from Calabria, Italy, this variety circulated through the Italian-Canadian seed saving community in Toronto before being sent to Joe Sestito in Troy, New York. It was introduced to Seed Savers Exchange in 1996 by longtime member Dr. Carolyn Male. 85 days from transplant. Hot.  Characteristics  Hot pepper Great for fresh eating or drying Highly productive Thin red fruits grow to 12 inches 85 days from transplant 50 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant Rows 12-24” Apart Germinates in 14 days Full Sun  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - The name Wormwood comes from the traditional use to treat parasites. This herb is still used today in eastern medicide. It is harder and harder to find but we awere pretty fortuante to have Souther Exposure Seed Exchange offer it regularly for us.  Annual, (Artesmia annua). Characteristics:  Annual plants grow to 8-12 inches tall Feathery foliage and bluish-white flowers Seed pods resemble inflated balloons ~1500 Seeds per packet, .05 grams Instructions - Plant seeds outdoors after the last frost. Will self seed profusely. Prefers average soil.  Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep (surface) Germination: 7-10 Days Thin: 8-12" Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Exchange - Superb snap pea was reportedly grown in the Amish community long before the present snap pea types. Vines grow 5-6' tall and are covered in 2" translucent green pods. Yields over a 6-week period if kept picked. Delicate and sweet even when the seeds develop. Snap, 60-70 days. Characteristics:  Best Seller The sweet and crisp flavor Vines grow to 5-6 feet, pods grow to 2 inches Snap pea 50 Seeds Instructions - Peas thrive in cool weather. Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Double rows of peas can be planted on each side of a trellis. Direct Seed 2-3" apart Plant 1/2" deep Plant Rows 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Renee's Garden - This special herbal tea plant has attractive lobed leaves and creamy flowers. Once the pretty blossoms are spent, just pick and air dries the teardrop-shaped flower calyxes to make a delicious ruby-colored tea with a floral, berry aroma and well-balanced, cranberry-like flavor. Antioxidant-packed Hibiscus tea is delicious on its own either steaming hot or iced, or add a touch of lemon, a little honey, or your favorite fruit juice. Also called Jamaican tea or Roselle.   Characteristics:  Great in containers  Ruby-colored herbal tea packed  Packed with antioxidants  Summer/Fall harvest  Heat Loving/frost tender    Instructions - In early spring, start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before outdoor temperatures are reliably in the 50°F range. Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart in the seed starting mix. Keep very warm 75 to 80°F and moist but not soggy. Provide a strong light source. When 2 inches tall, transplant seedlings into individual 4-inch pots. Feed with a half-strength liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks until the weather is warm and nights stay above 55°F. Gradually acclimate seedlings to the outdoors. After flowers have finished blooming, harvest the deep-red, teardrop-shaped, calyxes at the base of each blossom. Snap off calyxes that are ready, removing spent flowers if still attached Use fresh, or air-dry for longer storage. Spread in a single layer on paper towels or cotton cloth for 7 to 10 days in a cool, dry place indoors out of heat and humidity. Store in an airtight container.  Growing Notes: Hibiscus thrives in a sunny, very warm spot in rich and well-drained soil, so add compost or aged manure to the planting bed. Transplant seedlings 8 to 12 inches apart. Pinch tops when 10 inches tall to encourage a bushy, branching form. For containers, choose pots 18" in diameter and 16-18" tall  Plant in April-May for cold winters; March for mild winters  Full Sun  Sow seeds 1" apart and 1/2" deep  7-10 days to germinate  Mature Height: 2-3 feet  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 

It’s our most popular Muscari (commonly called Grape Hyacinth) and will brighten your borders for decades to come. It will arrive at the perfect time to plant! This is one of our most popular bulbs every fall and for good reason. They bloom early, beloved by bumblebees and other pollinators and frame in our spring borders wonderfully. Deer and other garden critters will leave this alone so feel free to plant where you have had past problems.  Spring borders are abundant with varities of grape hyacinth and ‘Muscari Armeniacum' is one of the most popular and hardy varieties you find.  It is adaptable, beautiful and flexible to most any situation. It fills in an area very well and contrasts well with medium tulips (14-20” tall). Additionally, the blue purple blooms are bold enough to make a stunning arrangement in pots. Our bulbs are sourced from Holland at an amazing 8+ size. This is a very large bulb which will ensure your bulbs thrive their first year. USDA Zones 3 – 8 Mid-season flowering (late March to early May) Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 6”-8” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun,  3” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 2-4” apart. They will tolerate some shade. Ships mid September to mid October. 

Ships Fall of 2025 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 4-6" Blossoms on 12-16" 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 Dark Pink Edges with Light Pink to White petals 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.