Picotee Cosmos, Organic
from $3.00
$3.50
Two Great Options to choose from!
Firefly Farm & Mercantile - We love cosmos for their multitudes blooms and how much our butterflies, pollinators and birds love them.
Organic - Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Picotee Cosmos are great for cut flower arrangements. It takes 56 days to bloom beautiful 1.5-2 inch cosmos in shades of pink, red, and white, mostly with streaked petals. This strain was selected from a Tasmanian white heorloom.
Heirloom
4-5 ft. plants
Edible flower petals
Seed heads attract birds.
Instructions -
Annual. Germination: 14 days, 70 degrees F. Prefers full sun. Tolerates partial shade, poor soils, and drought once established. For earlier blooms sow indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Or sow outdoors after all danger of frost. Plant 1/4” deep; thin to 12”-14” spacing. Deadhead to prolong blooming.
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'Black Beauty' Lily (Oriental Aurelian), 1957 Heirloom
from $14.95
A classic since 1957! - The Black Beauty Orientpet Lily's dark raspberry blossoms, lined with silver are a showstopper in your garden. The grow from 5-8' tall and hardly ever need staking. With each passing year you will get more and more blossoms on that.
They are super hardy from Zone 4 and thrive all the way to Zone 8.
Our bulbs are 5” in circumference ( 14-16 cm) which makes them some of the biggest available.
USDA Zones 4-8
Mid-Summer flowering
Bloom Duration: 3 weeks
Cold Hardy
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color: Dark Raspberry
Additional Information
Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, Hummingbirds & Cut Gardens.
60-96” tall
Key Planting Tips
Plant in full sun to partial shade, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential.
Miniature Allium 'Caeruleum'
from $6.99
$8.99
Allium 'Caeruleum'
Lovely blue globe blooms that are 3-4" in size and 12"-24" high. These alliums handle drought or dry conditions rather well. They bloom in May to June depending on location. Mass these alliums together for an amazing imact.
USDA Zones 4-8
Blooms Late Spring to Early Summer
Bloom Duration: 2-4 weeks
Cold Hardy to Zone 4
Full Sun
Additional Information
Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant
Beloved by pollinators
Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens
12-24” tall
Drought tolerant
Key Planting Tips
Plant in full sun. Space the bulbs about 8" apart. They do need about 6 weeks of cold much like tulips. Alliums do like the soil ph to be between 6-7 to be at their best. If you soil is a little high, simply add some acidic feed to the soil.
Ships mid September to mid October.
Signet Starfire Petite Marigold
$2.79
$2.89
Renee's Garden - Our charming tricolor mix of old-fashioned signet marigolds lights up your garden with single blossoms that literally cover the softly mounding plants. Great as an edging, along a narrow walkway or to decorate window boxes and planters, these flower powerhouses have an aromatic lemon verbena-like scent, unlike common marigolds. Adorn your garden all summer with the sparkle of their dainty flowers in our blend of bright paprika, rich gold, and clear lemon yellow.
Characteristics:
Renee's Garden Exclusive
Annual
Aromatic dainty blossoms
Tricolor mix
Approx 180 seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds directly into well-worked garden soil in full sun once all danger of frost is past. Space seeds 2 to 3 inches apart and cover about 1/4 inch deep. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination in 5 to 7 days.
These compact and cheerful antique marigolds are quick to bloom, carefree, and non-fussy. Their profusion of dainty blooms and feathery aromatic foliage is perfect for planters in sunny spots, or edging garden beds. Feed and water regularly especially if planting in containers. Consider second sowing before midsummer for a long season of appealing old-fashioned flowers.
Plant in: April - June
Full sun
Plant 1/4 inch deep
Plant 2-3 inches apart
5-10 days to germinate
Mature Height: 18 inches
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Black Velvet Nasturtium Flower
$3.25
$3.75
I’m Back!!! This is our most popular nasturtium and we are happy to have it back for the 2024 season!
Seed Exchange - These eye-catching, black chocolate, bright-red central markings are edible, like other nasturtiums, as are their rounded leaves. The dwarf plants are ideal for container gardening, but will also thrive in beds and garden plots. Hardy annual, 8-10" tall.
Hardy annual plants grow to 10-12 inches tall
Blossoms are chocolate-black
Blossoms are edible
Great for container growing
25 Seeds
Instructions - The intense velvety-black blooms of this nasturtium are completely unique within this genus. Growing only 10-12" tall, the dwarf plants are ideal for container gardens. The edible blossoms and gray-green leaves dress up spring salads both visually and with a surprising peppery burst or flavor. Hardy annual.
Sow 1/4" Deep
Germination 7-12 days
Thin 6-12" apart
Full Sun
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Moonflower
$3.75
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Beautiful 5-6" blossoms are closed all day until sunset when the flowers open, releasing one of the most fragrant perfumes in the summer garden. Frequently visited by night pollinators. Annual in the North, perennial in milder areas. Vines 8-12' tall, if given proper support. Although frequently visited by hummingbird moths, the plants, seeds, and foliage of this variety are all poisonous—please use caution.
Characteristics:
Annual vining plants grow up to 12 feet tall
Perennial plant in southern/warm climates
White blossoms are up to 6 inches and open at night
Extremely fragrant and attracts pollinators
50 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Keep moist while germinating. Seeds can be slightly chipped and soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting for better results. Prefers full sun and moist average soil.
Sow 1/2" Deep
Germination 5-21 days
Thin 4-6" apart
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Please note: The Arizona Department of Agriculture prohibits the sale of any plant in the genus of Ipomoea, which includes Moonflower.
Yellowstone Carrot, Organic
$3.50
Long, sunflower-yellow carrots with strong, feathery tops.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Extremely productive and adaptable to many growing conditions; one of the easiest carrots to grow. Strong tops are ideal for bunching. Pick early for a sweet, tender, mild-flavor treat that kids will love!
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Productive
Mild flavor 9" roots
70 days
250 seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds as soon as soil can be worked in the spring through mid-summer
Plant thin to 1-2" apart depending on the desired size
Plant 1/4-1/2" Deep
Plant Rows 18-24" apart
Thin 2-4" Apart
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Ranunculus Red, Jumbo Size (Ranunculus Tecolote)
from $9.99
$29.99
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
Red 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.
Velvet Queen Sunflower
$3.75
$4.25
The Seed Savers Exchange - (H. annuus) Striking 4" wide flower heads with mahogany-red petals and an almost black center. Well branched free-flowering plants with strong stems make this an ideal sunflower for borders or cut flowers. Plants grow 5-7' tall. Annual, 75-100 days.
Characteristics:
Annual flowers with multiple flower heads per plant
Plants grow to 5-7 feet tall
Flowers are mahogany-red and 4 inches across
Ideal as cut flowers
75-100 days
100 seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained rich soil. Provide support for tall plants.
Sow 1/2" Deep
Plant 6" Apart
Germination 10-14 days
Plant 24-36" apart
Light: Full Sun
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Sugar Cherry Tomato, Currant Tomato, organic
$3.25
$3.75
A very sweet and intense flavored currant tomato - Large currant-type orange-red fruits borne in clusters of 12. The berry-sized fruits are larger than true currant tomatoes and are intensely flavored and sweet. Introduced by Southern Exposure in 1994. (Solanum pimpinellifolium)
Characteristics:
Organic
Up to a dozen fruits per cluster
Intense & sweet flavor
Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season
76 days from transplant
.09 grams or ~40-50 Seeds
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
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Petit Gris De Rennes Melon, 1700's Heirloom, Organic
$3.75
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - La crème de la crème of French cantaloupes. First noted in the garden of the Bishop of Rennes nearly 400 years ago. Petit Gris translates as “little grey,” named for its appearance before ripening. Fruits typically weigh 2-3 pounds and have a mustard and olive speckled rind. The flavorful sweet orange flesh is reminiscent of brown sugar. 80-85 days.
Characteristics:
Organic
Fruits weigh 2-3 pounds
Juicy, sweet orange flesh
Flavor like brown sugar when ripe
80-85 days
25 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
Plant 1" deep
Plant hills, 6-8 seed
Thin: To 3-4 Plants
Light: Full Sun
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Electric Blue Sweet Pea
$3.19
$3.29
Renee's Garden - We are proud to make this rare and unusual species of sweet pea available for home gardeners. The dainty little flowers are an exquisite glowing blue color, some with rose-touched throats. The abundant singly born blossoms shine out like jewels against lushly tangled grassy foliage and gently curling tendrils. This long-blooming vining beauty reaches 3-4 feet tall and makes a wonderful garden accent in big pots with a short trellis, tumbling over a low wall or scrambling enticingly up a fence.
Characteristics:
Heirloom
Great in containers
Pollinators & Beneficials
Annual climbing vine
Spring/summer bloom
Frost tolerant
Instructions - Sweet peas need well-drained soil. Dig deeply and enrich with aged manure or compost. Sow seeds 1 inch deep and 3 inches apart in full sun as soon as the ground can be worked in early spring. Erect sturdy support for the short vines before planting. In mild winter areas, where the ground doesn’t freeze, plant in fall; seeds will germinate and form strong root systems, then overwinter to bloom strongly in spring.
For container planting, use containers at least 12 inches in diameter filled with well-moistened potting soil. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 3 inches apart. In the summer heat, container sweet peas do best in a spot with afternoon shade. When plants have 3 or 4 sets of leaves pinch them back so just 2 sets remain. This encourages full, bushy growth.
Sweet peas bloom best before the weather gets too hot, so if spring planting, sow as soon as the ground can be worked. Be sure to protect seedlings from their most common predators: birds, slugs, and snails, especially if fall planting. Mulch, keep well watered, and feed plants regularly. Container-grown sweet peas should be fertilized every 2 weeks for the best bloom.
Plant in: March-April for cold winters; September-March for mild winters
Full sun or part-day shade
Sow seeds 3" apart; 1" deep
Days to germinate: 12-28 days
Mature Height: 3-4 feet
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Star of David Okra
$3.75
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Old Fashioned Okra) Tall 7' plants have purple coloration on leaves and thick pods that are best picked at about 3" long. Cross-sections of pods look like the Star of David, giving this variety its name. Like many okra varieties, this plant bears beautiful flowers and foliage that could warrant a place in the ornamental border. 60-75 days.
Characteristics:
Plants grow to 7 feet tall
Plants have purple coloration on leaves
Best harvested when pods are 3 inches long
60-75 days
100 Seeds per packet
This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but does not tolerate cold well.
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
Light: Full Sun
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Cherry Roma Tomato, Organic
$3.75
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Winner of SSE’s 2013 Tomato Tasting. Introduced to SSE by Meilie Moy-Hodnett of Maryland in 1999. An incredibly heavy set of 1" long plum-shaped fruits. Addictive sweet-spicy flavor, great fresh or dried. Fruits hold well for extended periods. Indeterminate, 75-80 days from transplant. ±23,000 seeds/oz.
Characteristics:
Organic
Winner of SSE’s 2013 Tomato Tasting
Red, plum-shaped fruits grow to 1 inch
Addictive sweet-spicy flavor
Great fresh or dried
Very productive
Fruits hold well for extended periods
Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season
75-80 days from transplant
25 Seeds in Packet
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 weeks before the last frost
Germination 7-14 days
Plant Outdoors: 24-36” Apart
Support: Cage, stake, or trellis
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Long Island Cheese Squash, 1806 Heirloom, Organic
$3.75
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. moschata) East Coast historic variety long remembered as a great pie squash by people in New York and New Jersey. Mentioned as early as 1806 by Bernard McMahon of Philadelphia. Named for its resemblance to a wheel of cheese. Flattened, ribbed, buff-colored pumpkins average 6-12 pounds. Sweet deep orange flesh. Good keeper. 90-100 days.
Characteristics:
Organic
Sweet, deep orange flesh
Flattened, ribbed, buff-colored fruits grow to 6-12 pounds
Good keeper
Winter squash
90-100 days
25 seeds per packet
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
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Red Russian Kale, pre 1885 Heirloom, Organic
$3.75
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Brassica napus) (aka Ragged Jack) One of the hardiest and most tender-leaved of all kales, this variety is originally from Siberia and was brought to Canada by Russian traders around 1885. Its beautiful, frilly, purple-veined, blue-green leaves are tinged with red-purple and resemble oak leaves. Vigorous plants grow 18-36" tall. Leaves have a mild, sweet flavor. Hardy to -10°F. 50-60 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Organic
Mild sweet flavor
Tolerates cold temperatures to -10 degrees Fahrenheit
Leaves have purple veins
Leaves are flat and frilled rather than curled
50-60 days from transplant
150 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant out just before the last frost. Kale is most tender and delicious after a frost. Harvest can continue even after snow.
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Plant 1/4" Deep
Germinate 3-10 days
Plant Rows 24" apart
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Black Futsu Pumpkin, Organic, Japanese Heirloom
from $3.50
$3.95
Firefly Farm & Mercantile -Our local customers have asked for really cool pumpkins so we brought this one in bulk and offer it. The pumpkins are gorgeous to use for decor and equally delicious. The pumpkins will ripen while in storage. The fruit will turn chesnut. They are eaten raw, cooked, roasted and any other way you can think of will be delicious.
We bring in organic seed to offer and are working on our organic handling license so it can be kept organic all the way to you.
Characteristics:
Organic Seed, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
100 Days from seeding to harvest
3-5 lb fruit
Vining habit
Packet is 2.5g or 30 seeds
Instructions - Pumpkins grow best in fertile, well-drained soil, with a slighlty acidic pH.
Plant 1/2-1" deep
3-5 seeds per 6' hill or plant 2 seeds every 3' in rows
Harvest & Storage - Harvest by cutting the stem near the vine or at least 2-3” from the fruit. Too many days of sun on fruits after maturity will bleach handles and cause sunscald on the fruit. A short or broken stem can lead to rot. Cure after harvest by keeping in a warm, dry location for a few days then store at 50-55°F with 55-75% relative humidity and good air circulation. Delicata and acorn squash do not need curing, but will not store as long as other varieties.
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Seed Saver's Mixture Lettuce
$3.75
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - This well-balanced mix of cutting lettuces brings any salad to life. Consisting of tender Australian Yellowleaf, flavorful Forellenschluss, mild Lolla Rossa, striking Red Velvet, and at least four more of our favorite varieties, this cut-and-come-again mix will have a colorful salad on the table within weeks of planting. 40-45 days.
Characteristics:
Best Seller
Mixture Includes
Amish Deer Tongue
Forellenschluss
Lolla Rossa
Red Salad Bowl
at least 4 other flavorful and colorful varieties
40-45 days
±25,000 seeds/oz
250 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
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Fatalii Pepper (Hot)
$3.75
$3.95
Seed Savers Exchange - The hottest pepper we offer, from the Central African Republic. Habanero-type peppers with delicious citrus flavor and few seeds. Golden-orange 3" long fruits are borne in abundance on sturdy 30" plants. A great choice for pots and can be overwintered inside. 90 days from transplant. Sizzling hot. ±8,200 seeds/oz.
Characteristics
Fruits ripen from green to orange
Habanero-type with citrus flavor
Plants grow to 30 inches
Very hot pepper
90 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
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Red Wethersfield Onion, 1834 Heirloom
$3.75
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Dark Red Beauty) Listed as Large Red in 1834 by Hovey & Co. of Boston. By 1850, the name Wethersfield was in use by such companies as Comstock, Ferre & Co of Wethersfield, Connecticut. Large flattened globes with purple-red skin. Mildly pungent flesh with red concentric circles. Best used for salads and garnishes, not for extended storage. Long-day type. 100 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Long-day onion
Flattened globe-shaped bulbs
Purple-red skin
Concentric circles of red
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
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