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Rouge Vif d'Etampes has many names.  This heirloom pumpkin also goes by Cinderella pumpkin or Bright Red d'Etampes. This enchanting French pumpkin was made available in the United States by W. Atlee Burpee in 1883; as well as documented by Vilmorin the same year. Very flattened red-orange fruit with wide ribs, weighs up to 20 pounds. Favored by French chefs for rich soup stock. 95 days, Botinical Name: C. maxima Characteristics:  Cinderella Pumpkin 15-20 lb fruit Bright red-orange fruit  Flattened fruits with wide ribs  Fruits grow to 20 pounds  Winter squash 95 days  Organic or Conventional depending on seed label 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. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

We have organic Brandywine from Renee’s seeds that just came in. It is .125g of seed, about 17-23 seeds. Order yours today - this one has been hard to find!  Big, beautiful fruits that first brought recognition to the term heirloom.   High Mowing Organic Seeds  - Well known and loved for its perfect flavor balance of sugars and acids. Delicious, deep rose-scarlet flesh is smooth and incredibly juicy. Pick just before ripe to avoid cracking. Potato-leaf variety. The Tomato that coined the phrase Heirlooms Organic & Open-Pollinated Indeterminate 16 oz fruit Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36"  Plants need trellising or staking Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Exchange - 55 days. 12 in. tall heads have vibrant green, broad, savoyed leaves that are crisp and sweet. Stays bitter-free longer than many other varieties. One of our favorites. Characteristics:  Romaine 55 days .5g or ~500 seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Direct Seed 1" apart Plant 1/4" deep Germinate 7-14 days Thin: 6-8" Apart   Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 53 days. Bears when plants are 18 in. tall and continues to bear until frost. Huge leaves, typically 16 in. across. 9-12 in. slender pods are curved and virtually spineless. Pods mature from light green to creamy yellow-green. At 10 in. long they are tender, sweet, and spineless enough to be eaten raw or added to salads. Pods are less gooey than other okra. Characteristics:  Organic Plants grow to 4 feet tall Pods are deep burgundy Pods grow to 9-12 inches long 50 days 4g, 80- 100 Seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when the soil has warmed. Tolerant of heat and drought, but not of cold. Keep well picked for higher yields. Direct Seed 2" apart Plant 1/2" deep Thin 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Oxalis 'Regnellii' Lucky Shamrock is grown for not only its happy, abundant flowers but for its large green leaves that remind you of shamrocks.  It adds color and contrast and is happy just about anywhere in the garden including containers!  This plant will work hard for you.  USDA Zones 7-10 Late Spring through Fall Full Sun to Partial Sun (In really hot areas this has done well in shade) Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, or Containers 6-12” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 1-2" inches deep.  Space each bulb 4-6" apart. This plant is helpful in covering up many of the early spring foliage that doesn't always looks so nice. Our next harvest arrives in early December. We get these out as soon as they come in.  

Spotted Joe Pye Weed is a one often preferred for gardnes that its relative, Joe Pye Weed, as it is half the size coming up 4-6'.  It loves the moist to wet soils inlcuding clay, loam or sand.  It is one again that is underserving of weed in its name as its not aggressvie in seeding out. It does grow into large clumps that are able to be divided depsite the deep roots it sends out.  This is a must for any butterfly, pollinator or wildlife garden as it attracts numerous amounts of butteflies, bees and pollinators. Bumblebees will use this for cover so if you are workign on helping rare bumblee species, this is a good plant that should be part of your plan.  It's native range is the Midwest, but due to its non-aggressive nature it has been introduced in gardens and restoration projects across much of the the United States.  Most gardeners will divide this to increase its numbers or collect seed to moist stratify.  Botanical Names: Eutrochium maculatum USDA Zones 3-7, some success to zones 8 Mid-Summer flowering  6' stalks  Bloom Duration: All Summer Cold Hardy Full Sun (some partial sun is ok) 1 packet will cover 50 sq ft, 1/2 oz covers  1000 ft Bloom Color: Red-Pink Key Planting Tips Instructions: Germination is increased by a 30- day cold treatment in slightly damp paper towels in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Seed can also be directly sown into a prepared seedbed in fall, or in early- to mid-spring. Requires a rich loam, clay, or slightly moist sandy soil. Alternatively Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before planting out or direct sow after treating the seeds or in early spring or late fall Germination: 20-25 Days Plant Outdoors: 2-3' Apart Light: Full Sun to partial sun

Long, thin skinned fruit with a small seed cavity and exceptional flavor and crunch. Plants are vigorous and produce, long, slender fruit that resists bitterness as they mature. Even when harvested at a larger size, fruit is juicy with bright, crisp texture and a sweet, vibrant flavor. A superior producer of uniform, long cucumbers that can be trellised for straight fruits. Harvest when cucumbers are thin and 9 inches long or shorter for optimal sweetness. Introduced by Japanese Rudolf Steiner students and stewarded by biodynamic seed grower Harald Hoven for years. Now stewarded by Meadowlark Hearth Biodynamic Seed Initiative. Japanese burpless type Monoecious 9-12" fruits Organic and Open-Pollinated Disease Resistance Details High Resistance: Bacterial Wilt Instructions:  Plant 1/2" deep  Plant Spacing: For slicing cukes 12-24", for pickling cukes 8-12”, for greenhouse cukes 20”. Row spacing: for slicing and greenhouse cukes 5-6’, for pickling cukes 3-6’. Light: Full Sun     Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Living Seed Company - These little, rich burgundy hued, onions mature early and hold great.  Harvest when golf ball sized or when younger for bunching onions with beautiful purple ends. The rich burgundy color turns a lovely light pink when cooked or pickled.  We suggest using Purplette for any recipe that calls for onion. Great fresh in potato or cucumber salad and salsa or try it grilled, roasted, or charred.  Also makes pretty and delicious pickled onions. Characteristics:  Organic Plants grow to 12 inches tall Matures in 60-65 Days, harvesyt scallions at 6-8" tall, harvest bulbs when golf ball size 100 Seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1/4" deep after the last frost.   Sow 1/4" deep Plant 4" apart Grow Rows 12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Named after Ailsa, a small round island off the coast of Scotland that is solid rock. Introduced in 1887 by David Murray, gardener for the Marquis of Ailsa. Ailsa Craig is globe-shaped and solid. Large straw-colored onions with small necks average 2 pounds. Best for fresh use, not extended storage. Long-day type. 100 days from transplant. Characteristics:  Long-day onion Bulbs grow to 2 pounds Globe-shaped, solid bulbs Not for storage 100 days from transplant 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

‘Petalpalooza' Bearded Iris color combination of deep purples and light pinks are fantastic.  They produce a mutlitude of blossoms and habitually rebloom.  They are a wonderful addition to any garden.  The hues change throughout the blooming period and like many irises, the saturation of colors will be affected by the minerals in the soil.  Reblooming Bearded Irises are a gardener’s delight. They produce gorgeous blooms twice a year! Bearded Irises are hardy from Zone 3 all the way to Zone 10.  They do not need a chilling period so they can grow almost anywhere in the United States.   Bearded Irises are extremely easy and forgiving. It’s not uncommon to hear stories how immigrants would bring these flower with them from their home countries throughout Europe.  If you walk through suburbs and cities, you will start to be able to see the diversity of these species. USDA Zones 3 – 10 Flowers May to June depending on your zone and then again in August to September Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 40” tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 1/3 of the rhizome exposed above the soil.  We like to plant ours 18”-30” apart.  They fill in pretty fast.  Do NOT mulch over the rhizome as they like to remain dry and extra mulch increases chances of rot.  We recommended cutting the flower once it blooms to put energy back into the rhizome and the new blooms that will happen later in the summer.  Ships mid September to mid October. 

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced into the 1991 Yearbook by Dr. Larry Woods from Georgia. His seed source grew this variety since the 1950s. Oblong 20-35 pound fruits with dark and light green stripes. Extra-firm deep yellow flesh and black seeds. Quite productive, very high sugar content. 95-100 days.  Characteristics:  Organic Oblong fruits grow to 20-35 pounds Extra-firm, deep yellow flesh and black seeds Rinds are dark green with light green stripes Very high sugar content 95-100 days 25 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 8' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting out. Watermelons love heat and prefer sandy or light-textured soils. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

Renee's Garden - Related to Mother of Thyme, this easy to grow, cultivated strain of wild French thyme forms a 3 to 5 inch tall carpet of shiny little dark green, rounded leaves. When crushed, the pretty leaves release a light aromatic thyme perfume with just a hint of citrus. These low growing, perennial herb plants fill in over time to make a scented herbal carpet. Use as a verdant ground cover, between stepping stones or rock crevices, and to edge garden beds.  (Thymus serpyllum) Characteristics: Plants grow to 8-12 inches Tiny, green leaves grow on woody stems Pkt 0.15 g, ~1000 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors on surface of soil. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed. After first year cut plants back each spring to renew them and keep them tidy. Plants prefer well-drained dry soil. Sow 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination 10-20 days Plant 6-12 apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

High Mowing Organic Seeds - An improved Imperial Star-type adapted for organic production. Nearly spineless plants yield 7-8 uniform artichokes, each averaging 4.5" in diameter. Artichokes are green with purple tips and are buttery and tender when steamed. Can be grown as an annual from seed in one season. Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated  Plants grow 3-4' tall  Short vernalization period  90 days  10 seeds     Instructions -Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed but the days are still cool. Fertilize liberally for best results. An annual in zones 3-6 (vernalization recommended) or perennial in zones 7+ Sow Indoors: 8-10 weeks before the last frost Germination: 10-20 Days Plant Rows: 3-4' apart Plant Spacing: 2-3'  Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Fall of 2025 Shipping - 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 Gold 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. 

Seed Exchange - Great conversation piece in any garden. Interesting spikes of green bell-shaped calyces surrounding the insignificant white flowers, quite fragrant. Excellent for cutting; color and shape are preserved nicely when dried. Native to the Mediterranean region. Half-hardy annual, 18-36" tall. Half-hardy annual that grows to 18-36 inches tall Bell-shaped green calyces surround tiny white flowers Very fragrant Great as a cut flower or for drying This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but prefers cool growing seasons. 250 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Transplant when a light frost is still possible. Prefers average soil. May require staking. Sow seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination 8-25  days Plant 10-12 apart Full Sun to Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Buckeye Belle Peony - Beautiful deep and dark crimson blossoms on strong stems. Blossom are semi-double form, early blooming. it is an American Peony Society Gold Medal winner. Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Crimson Red Blossoms 30-32" tall Blooms late spring Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora Buckeye Belle's orgin - Breeder Walter Mainz, registered in 1956. 3-5 Eye Rootstock - We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - Ships first two weeks of May- All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes.  We also ship the last 2 weeks of September into the 1st week of October Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time    

Renee's Garden - Our own wildly extravagant blend of big ruffled zinnias in fabulous “dance all night” hot colors. Cabaret turns up the volume in sizzling shades of bright rose, rich purple, brilliant lilac, magenta, deep orange, and warm yellow. These fully double, multi-branching beauties bloom hard all season. Celebrate summer by cutting armloads of these long-stemmed flowers that practically arrange themselves in bouquets of dancing colors.   Characteristics:  Butterfly & Hummingbird favorites  Pollinators & Beneficials  Annual   Summer/fall bloom  Frost tender     Instructions - To start in the garden, sow seeds in well-worked soil in full sun when the danger of frost is past and the weather is warm and above 50°F (10°C) both day and night. Space seeds 2 to 3 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart, cover about 1/2 inch deep, and gently firm the soil. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination. To start early indoors, four weeks before the last frost date, sow seeds 1/2 inch deep and 3 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep warm and moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside when temperatures rise above 50°F (10°C) day and night. Space seedlings 12 inches apart when large enough to handle to give plants room to mature and provide good air circulation. Zinnias grow readily in ordinary garden soil in full sun. For large and abundant flowers, thin before seedlings get crowded; adequate spacing and regular, even watering help keep zinnias productive and discourage mildew. Pick when flower blossoms first open and petals are tight for the longest vase life. Cut long stems well back into the plant to keep plants branching low and producing the best blooms for summer-long bouquets.  Plant in: May-June for cold winters; April-June for mild winters  Full sun  Sow seeds 2-3" apart; 1/2" deep Days to germinate: 7-10 days  Mature Height: 3-3.5 feet  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 

We are going to package it ourselves. It is a great cilantro that has done well in our summers. The seed is from High Mowing Organic Seeds but it is not offered to retailers in packets and our local area really likes this seed so we will have it available for all our gardeners.  High Mowing Organic Seeds - Dense bunches of aromatic dark green leaves on long-standing, bolt-tolerant plants. Compared to Santo, Caribe has a slightly thinner stem, higher vigor and seed emergence, and better bolt tolerance in the field. A great choice for greenhouse growers, or anyone who wants a long-standing cilantro. From our partners at Bejo Seeds.  Characteristics:  Non-GMO, and open-pollinated, sourced from HIgh Mowing Organic Seeds Good greenhouse crop  Bolt-tolerant  1/8 ounce Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. May also be grown as a fall crop. Prefers rich well-drained soil. Cilantro has a tendency to self-seed. Direct Seed 1/2" Deep Germination 10 days Thin 8-10" apart - Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability