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An annual native of the American Southwest and California, this flower is used worldwide for a pollen and nectar source for bees. It blooms nonstop each year. It does have to be reseeded each year and the flowers are easily dried for their seed. The common name Bee's Friend is a translation of Bienen-freund, German for “bee’s friend.” Botanical Name - Phacelia tanacetifolia 12-24" Tall Lavender Flowers Bees and Beneficial Host and Food Source 1,000 Seeds per packet and various bulk options Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in early spring when soil is cool and a light frost is still possible; seed must be well covered. Does very well in dry gardens. Sow 1/8" Deep Germination 7-12 days Plant 4-12" apart

An annual native of the American Southwest and California, this flower is used worldwide for a pollen and nectar source for bees. 
It blooms nonstop each year. It does have to be reseeded each year and the flowers are easily dried for their seed. 
The common name Bee's Friend is a translation of Bienen-freund, German for “bee’s friend.” Botanical Name - Phacelia tanacetifolia
<ul>
<li>12-24" Tall</li>
<li>Lavender Flowers</li>
<li>Bees and Beneficial Host and Food Source</li>
<li>1,000 Seeds per packet and various bulk options</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in early spring when soil is cool and a light frost is still possible; seed must be well covered. Does very well in dry gardens.
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/8" Deep</li>
<li>Germination 7-12 days</li>
<li>Plant 4-12" apart 
</li>
</ul>

Bee's Friend Flower, Lacy Phacelia

Packet (1.9g or ~1000 Seeds)

1/4 Pound (50k Seeds)

1 Pound (230k Seeds)

We enjoy this tomato very much for sauces and cooking. It produces well in late summer to frost, providing tomatoes by the baskets. What we like best is that the skin stays smooth and seldoms cracks. The Seed Savers Exchange - One of the best Russian black tomatoes. High yields of blemish-free fruits that rarely crack. Rich full flavor, great for canning. The size of a Bartlett pear, weighing 4-5 ounces. Potato leaf foliage. Indeterminate, 70-80 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Deep red fruits grow to 4-5 ounces Productive and rarely cracks Potato leaf plants Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 70-80 days from transplant 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 last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36" Plants need trellising or staking Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

We enjoy this tomato very much for sauces and cooking. It produces well in late summer to frost, providing tomatoes by the baskets. What we like best is that the skin stays smooth and seldoms cracks. 
The Seed Savers Exchange - One of the best Russian black tomatoes. High yields of blemish-free fruits that rarely crack. Rich full flavor, great for canning. The size of a Bartlett pear, weighing 4-5 ounces. Potato leaf foliage. Indeterminate, 70-80 days from transplant.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Deep red fruits grow to 4-5 ounces</li>
<li>Productive and rarely cracks</li>
<li>Potato leaf plants</li>
<li>Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season</li>
<li>70-80 days from transplant 
</li>
</ul>
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 last frost
Germination 7-14 days
Plant apart 24-36" 
Plants need trellising or staking
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Japanese Trifele or Black Truffle Black Tomato

Firefly Farm - 25 Seeds

Seedsavers Exchange - 35 Seeds

Firefly Farm Minipack - 10 Seeds

Seed Exchange - This red bell pepper is the best variety for northern gardens where the seasons are cool and short. Full-figured, uniform fruits are excellent for stuffing or fresh eating and have a great, sweet flavor. Our stock originated from Fedco Seeds in Waterville, Maine. 70 days from transplant. Sweet. Characteristics: Best Seller Blocky, uniform fruits Great sweet flavor Excellent for stuffing or fresh eating Good variety for cool, short growing season Sweet pepper 70 days from transplant 25 Seeds 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 soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" deep Germinates in 14 days Plant Rows 12-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Seed Exchange - This red bell pepper is the best variety for northern gardens where the seasons are cool and short. Full-figured, uniform fruits are excellent for stuffing or fresh eating and have a great, sweet flavor. Our stock originated from Fedco Seeds in Waterville, Maine. 70 days from transplant. Sweet.
Characteristics: 
Best Seller
<ul>
<li>Blocky, uniform fruits</li>
<li>Great sweet flavor</li>
<li>Excellent for stuffing or fresh eating</li>
<li>Good variety for cool, short growing season</li>
<li>Sweet pepper</li>
<li>70 days from transplant</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
</ul>
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 soil is warm.
<ul>
<li>Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinates in 14 days</li>
<li>Plant Rows 12-24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

King of the North Pepper (Sweet), Organic

King of the North Pepper (Sweet), Organic options available

Firefly Farm 20 Seeds

Seedsaver Exchange 25 Organic Seeds

Firefly Farm Minipack 10 Seeds

Black Hollyhock - A longtime favorite in gardens. These are single flower hollyhocks and have an appearance of dark black when cloudy and a hint for red when sunny. They are sure to be belvoed specimens in your gardens. Botanical Name: Alcea rosea This single hollyhock was described in 1629 by English botanist John Parkinson as being “of a darke red like blackblood.” Self-seeding biennial, 5-6' tall. Self-seeding biennial grows to 6 feet tall Deep red flowers look almost black Single blossoms Good for landscaping and ornamental gardens At least 30 Seeds (we source from Seed companies like Seedsaver and Southern Exposure Instructions - Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week before last frost. Give space to allow airflow, and grow in rich moist soil. Stake tall plants. Or start inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Direct Seed 1/8" Deep Germination 10-14 days Thin 18-36" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Black Hollyhock -  A longtime favorite in gardens.  These are single flower hollyhocks and have an appearance of dark black when cloudy and a hint for red when sunny. They are sure to be belvoed specimens in your gardens. Botanical Name: Alcea rosea
This single hollyhock was described in 1629 by English botanist John Parkinson as being “of a darke red like blackblood.”  Self-seeding biennial, 5-6' tall.
<ul>
<li>Self-seeding biennial grows to 6 feet tall</li>
<li>Deep red flowers look almost black</li>
<li>Single blossoms</li>
<li>Good for landscaping and ornamental gardens</li>
<li>At least 30 Seeds (we source from Seed companies like Seedsaver and Southern Exposure</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week before last frost. Give space to allow airflow, and grow in rich moist soil. Stake tall plants. Or start inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1/8" Deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-14 days</li>
<li>Thin 18-36" Apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Black Hollyhock Flower, Heirloom pre-1629

Firefly Farm Packet  - 30 Seeds (Conventional)

Seedsaver Exchange - s (Conventional)

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 25-30 Seeds (Organic)

💙 Blue Bachelor Button (Blue Cornflower) The Iconic "Cornflower Blue" Cottage Classic Bring the legendary, pure-blue hue of a summer meadow to your garden with the Blue Bachelor Button. Known famously as the Cornflower, this heirloom annual is cherished for its vivid, serrated blooms that provide one of the truest blues found in the plant kingdom. Whether you are looking for an effortless "self-sowing" wildflower, a gourmet edible garnish, or a long-lasting cut flower, the Bachelor Button is a timeless staple that has graced gardens for centuries. 📜 Historical Heritage & Folklore The Blue Bachelor Button (Centaurea cyanus) is native to the fields and meadows of Europe. Historically, it grew so abundantly in grain fields that it earned the name "Cornflower." The name "Bachelor Button" comes from an old folklore tradition: young men in love would wear a blossom in their buttonhole. If the flower stayed bright and fresh, it signaled that their love was reciprocated; if it faded quickly, the romance was destined to fail. Beyond folklore, the flower achieved royal status in the 19th century as the favorite flower of Queen Louise of Prussia and later became the national symbol of Estonia and Germany. Today, it remains the gold standard for the "Cornflower Blue" color used by artists and fashion designers worldwide. ✨ Product Highlights True Blue Color: Features the rare, sought-after "Cornflower Blue" that provides a stunning contrast to warm-toned garden flowers. Completely Edible: The petals have a mild, clove-like flavor and are a favorite for decorating cakes, garnishing salads, or adding to "Lady Grey" tea blends. Pollinator Powerhouse: One of the best nectar-producing flowers for honeybees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Effortless Cutting Flower: Sturdy stems and a long vase life make these a must-have for summer bouquets. Cold Hardy & Resilient: This "hardy annual" can be sown in early spring or late fall, thriving in cool weather and poor soil. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Centaurea cyanus Plant Type Hardy Annual (Heirloom) Height 24 to 36 inches Sun Requirement Full Sun (6-8+ hours) Bloom Period Late Spring through Summer Days to Maturity 65–75 Days Growth Habit Upright, Multi-branching 🌱 How to Grow Blue Bachelor Buttons 1. Sowing the Seeds (Direct Sow is Best):Bachelor Buttons are exceptionally easy to grow from seed and prefer to be sown directly into the garden. When: Sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. For an even earlier bloom, sow in the fall (in Zones 6-10); the seeds will overwinter and sprout at the first sign of spring. Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep. They require darkness to germinate. Preparation: Clear the area of weeds. These plants are unfussy and will grow in average to poor soil. 2. Choosing a Spot:Select a location with full sun. While they can tolerate very light shade, they will produce the sturdiest stems and the most flowers in the brightest spot available. 3. Maintenance: Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–10 inches apart. Watering: Water regularly until established. Once mature, Bachelor Buttons are remarkably drought-tolerant. Deadheading: To keep the plants blooming all summer, remove the faded flower heads promptly. This prevents the plant from going to seed and encourages a continuous flush of blue. Support: Tall plants may occasionally "flop" after a heavy rain. Planting them in dense groups allows them to support one another, or you can use a simple twine-and-stake system. 🍴 Culinary Tip To use as a garnish, pull the individual "petals" (florets) away from the central seed head. Sprinkle them over white-frosted cupcakes or summer fruit salads for a sophisticated, professional look. They can also be dried and added to homemade "Confetti" or potpourri. Garden Tip: If you want your Bachelor Buttons to return next year, leave the last few flowers of the season on the plant. They will drop seeds that will naturally "volunteer" in your garden next spring! 🌼🦋 Restrictions: Please check your state or local plant restrictions as cornflower can become problematic in certain climates.

<h2 id="💙 Blue Bachelor Button (Blue Cornflower)" data-line="0">💙 Blue Bachelor Button (Blue Cornflower)</h2>
The Iconic "Cornflower Blue" Cottage Classic
Bring the legendary, pure-blue hue of a summer meadow to your garden with the Blue Bachelor Button. Known famously as the Cornflower, this heirloom annual is cherished for its vivid, serrated blooms that provide one of the truest blues found in the plant kingdom. Whether you are looking for an effortless "self-sowing" wildflower, a gourmet edible garnish, or a long-lasting cut flower, the Bachelor Button is a timeless staple that has graced gardens for centuries.
<hr data-line="5">
<h3 id="📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Folklore" data-line="7">📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Folklore</h3>
The Blue Bachelor Button (Centaurea cyanus) is native to the fields and meadows of Europe. Historically, it grew so abundantly in grain fields that it earned the name "Cornflower."
The name "Bachelor Button" comes from an old folklore tradition: young men in love would wear a blossom in their buttonhole. If the flower stayed bright and fresh, it signaled that their love was reciprocated; if it faded quickly, the romance was destined to fail. Beyond folklore, the flower achieved royal status in the 19th century as the favorite flower of Queen Louise of Prussia and later became the national symbol of Estonia and Germany. Today, it remains the gold standard for the "Cornflower Blue" color used by artists and fashion designers worldwide.
<hr data-line="12">
<h3 id="✨ Product Highlights" data-line="14">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
<ul data-line="15">
<li data-line="15">
True Blue Color: Features the rare, sought-after "Cornflower Blue" that provides a stunning contrast to warm-toned garden flowers.</li>
<li data-line="16">
Completely Edible: The petals have a mild, clove-like flavor and are a favorite for decorating cakes, garnishing salads, or adding to "Lady Grey" tea blends.</li>
<li data-line="17">
Pollinator Powerhouse: One of the best nectar-producing flowers for honeybees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.</li>
<li data-line="18">
Effortless Cutting Flower: Sturdy stems and a long vase life make these a must-have for summer bouquets.</li>
<li data-line="19">
Cold Hardy &amp; Resilient: This "hardy annual" can be sown in early spring or late fall, thriving in cool weather and poor soil.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="21">
<h3 id="🛠️ Quick Growth Profile" data-line="23">🛠️ Quick Growth Profile</h3>
<table data-line="24">
<thead data-line="24">
<tr data-line="24">
<th>Feature</th>
<th>Specifications</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="26">
<tr data-line="26">
<td>Scientific Name</td>
<td>Centaurea cyanus</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="27">
<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Hardy Annual (Heirloom)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Height</td>
<td>24 to 36 inches</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="29">
<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun (6-8+ hours)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="30">
<td>Bloom Period</td>
<td>Late Spring through Summer</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="31">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>65–75 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="32">
<td>Growth Habit</td>
<td>Upright, Multi-branching</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<hr data-line="34">
<h3 id="🌱 How to Grow Blue Bachelor Buttons" data-line="36">🌱 How to Grow Blue Bachelor Buttons</h3>
1. Sowing the Seeds (Direct Sow is Best): Bachelor Buttons are exceptionally easy to grow from seed and prefer to be sown directly into the garden.
<ul data-line="40">
<li data-line="40">
When: Sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. For an even earlier bloom, sow in the fall (in Zones 6-10); the seeds will overwinter and sprout at the first sign of spring.</li>
<li data-line="41">
Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep. They require darkness to germinate.</li>
<li data-line="42">
Preparation: Clear the area of weeds. These plants are unfussy and will grow in average to poor soil.</li>
</ul>
2. Choosing a Spot: Select a location with full sun. While they can tolerate very light shade, they will produce the sturdiest stems and the most flowers in the brightest spot available.
3. Maintenance:
<ul data-line="48">
<li data-line="48">
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–10 inches apart.</li>
<li data-line="49">
Watering: Water regularly until established. Once mature, Bachelor Buttons are remarkably drought-tolerant.</li>
<li data-line="50">
Deadheading: To keep the plants blooming all summer, remove the faded flower heads promptly. This prevents the plant from going to seed and encourages a continuous flush of blue.</li>
<li data-line="51">
Support: Tall plants may occasionally "flop" after a heavy rain. Planting them in dense groups allows them to support one another, or you can use a simple twine-and-stake system.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="53">
<h3 id="🍴 Culinary Tip" data-line="55">🍴 Culinary Tip</h3>
To use as a garnish, pull the individual "petals" (florets) away from the central seed head. Sprinkle them over white-frosted cupcakes or summer fruit salads for a sophisticated, professional look. They can also be dried and added to homemade "Confetti" or potpourri.
<blockquote data-line="58">
Garden Tip: If you want your Bachelor Buttons to return next year, leave the last few flowers of the season on the plant. They will drop seeds that will naturally "volunteer" in your garden next spring! 🌼🦋
</blockquote>
<h3 id="🍴 Culinary Tip" data-line="55">Restrictions:</h3>
Please check your state or local plant restrictions as cornflower can become problematic in certain climates.

Blue Boy Bachelor's Button Flower pre-1600 Heirloom

Firefly Farm 1g (~200 Seeds)

Firefly Farm 1oz (5000 Seeds)

Seedsaver Exchange 100 Seeds

This is an exceptional variety that will provide contrast and brightness to your garden or prairie. Blazing Star or Liatris Spicata will bloom all summer, provide food for butterflies, perform great in dry conditions, and naturalize well in sunny to partial sunny areas. The blooms are great in arrangements and the plant is ignored by rodents, rabbits, and deer. This plant will work hard for you without having to work hard for it. A must have in every garden. Blazing star is native to a large area of the U.S prairies and grasslands. The species 'Spicata' is a great nectar and pollen source. USDA Zones 2-9 Mid-Summer flowering Bloom Duration: All Summer Cold Hardy Full Sun (some partial sun is ok) Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, or Cut Gardens 29-36” tall Ships early April Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 2-3" inches deep with the roots pointing down (sometimes you have to look carefully to find them). Space each bulb 12" apart and plant in the drier parts of your garden.

<p style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; helvetica neue&amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;">This is an exceptional variety that will provide contrast and brightness to your garden or prairie.   Blazing Star or Liatris Spicata will bloom all summer, provide food for butterflies, perform great in dry conditions, and naturalize well in sunny to partial sunny areas. The blooms are great in arrangements and the plant is ignored by rodents, rabbits, and deer.
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; helvetica neue&amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;">This plant will work hard for you without having to work hard for it. A must have in every garden. Blazing star is native to a large area of the U.S prairies and grasslands. The species 'Spicata' is a great nectar and pollen source. 
<ul>
<li>USDA Zones 2-9 </li>
<li>Mid-Summer flowering </li>
<li>Bloom Duration: All Summer</li>
<li>Cold Hardy</li>
<li>Full Sun (some partial sun is ok)</li>
<li>Bloom Color: White</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, or Cut Gardens</li>
<li>29-36” tall</li>
<li>Ships early April</li>
</ul>
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; helvetica neue&amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;">Plant in full sun to partial shade, 2-3" inches deep with the roots pointing down (sometimes you have to look carefully to find them). Space each bulb 12" apart and plant in the drier parts of your garden. 
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Liatris Spicata Floristsan White (White Blazingstar)

Anemone Coronaria 'De Caen Mixture' - An heirloom from 1700, this one is sure to please. Click here to see all of our anemones - Firefly Farm & Mercantile Anemones Anemones are very rewarding in the garden for their long blooming period in Spring. They make excellent cut flowers lasting up to 10 days, for this reason they are hit with florists. Hardiness is USDA Zones 6-10, but it is recommended to plant in the fall for zones 7-10 and in early spring for colder zones. Zones 4 and 5 have success if heavily mulched for winter. Starts in mid-spring when established. The will bloom with 90 days of planting their first year. Bloom Duration: up to 10 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun to Full Shade Bloom Color: Reds, Pinks, Whites, Purples, Blues Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, or Cut Gardens 10” tall Key Planting Tips Soak the corns so that they almost double in size. I like to leave the water on a slight trickle to encourage oxygen in the water for 15 minutes or so. Plant in full sun to partial shade, 3" inches deep. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Water deeply the first time and then do not water until leaves break the surface.

<p style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; helvetica neue&amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;">Anemone Coronaria 'De Caen Mixture' - An heirloom from 1700, this one is sure to please. Click here to see all of our anemones - <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/collections/anemone" target="_blank" title="Anemone Collection by Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile" rel="noopener noreferrer">Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile Anemones</a>
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; helvetica neue&amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;">Hardiness is USDA Zones 6-10, but it is recommended to plant in the fall for zones 7-10 and in early spring for colder zones.  Zones 4 and 5 have success if heavily mulched for winter. 
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<ul>
<li>Bloom Duration: up to 10 weeks</li>
<li>Cold Hardy</li>
<li>Full Sun to Full Shade</li>
<li>Bloom Color: Reds, Pinks, Whites, Purples, Blues</li>
</ul>
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; helvetica neue&amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;">Key Planting Tips
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; helvetica neue&amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;">Soak the corns so that they almost double in size.  I like to leave the water on a slight trickle to encourage oxygen in the water for 15 minutes or so. Plant in full sun to partial shade, 3" inches deep. Space each bulb 4-6" apart.  Water deeply the first time and then do not water until leaves break the surface. 
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Anemone Coronaria 'De Caen Mixture'

Tons of see all curated for when to plant! 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. For each Month’s Envelope You Will Receive 2 to 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. If you have any special requests, kindly just let us know in the notes section when ordering the Mystery Seed Collection. 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 versus receiving so many each month. We do offer a Monthly Subscription Giftset where we will send 1 pack of seeds each month. Click here

Tons of see all curated for when to plant! 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. 
For each Month’s Envelope You Will Receive
2 to 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.
If you have any special requests, kindly just let us know in the notes section when ordering the Mystery Seed Collection. 
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 versus receiving so many each month.
We do offer a Monthly Subscription Giftset where we will send 1 pack of seeds each month. <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/monthly-mystery-seed?" title="Seed of the Month Subscription">Click here</a>

Mystery Seed Collection by Month - Choose 1, 3, or 6 month)

1 Month @$9.49 / Patio or Containers

1 Month @$9.49 / Small Garden

1 Month @$9.49 / Large Garden

3 Months @$8.79 per month / Patio or Containers

3 Months @$8.79 per month / Small Garden

3 Months @$8.79 per month / Large Garden

6 Months @$8.24 per month / Patio or Containers

6 Months @$8.24 per month / Small Garden

6 Months @$8.24 per month / Large Garden

The Seed Savers Exchange - Birdhouse Gourds are (L. siceraria) light-green fruits with rounded necks and bowls that grow 14" tall and 12" in diameter. Dried gourds make excellent birdhouses. Vigorous 15-35' vines. 95-110 days. Characteristics: Fruits grow to 14 inches by 12 inches Vines grow 15-35 feet Make excellent birdhouses 95-110 days 25 Seeds 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 6 weeks before transplanting out in shorter season areas. 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

The Seed Savers Exchange - Birdhouse Gourds are (L. siceraria) light-green fruits with rounded necks and bowls that grow 14" tall and 12" in diameter. Dried gourds make excellent birdhouses. Vigorous 15-35' vines. 95-110 days.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Fruits grow to 14 inches by 12 inches</li>
<li>Vines grow 15-35 feet</li>
<li>Make excellent birdhouses</li>
<li>95-110 days</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
</ul>
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 6 weeks before transplanting out in shorter season areas.
Plant 1/2" deep
Hill 6-8 seeds together
Thin to 3-4 plants
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Birdhouse Gourd Seeds

Firefly Farm Minipacket 10 Seeds

Firefly Farm 25 Seeds

Seedsavers Exchange 25 Seeds

Anouska is one of our favorites and is a top 3 Roselily for our gardeners too. The Roselily Collection is recently introduced. Oriental Lilies are probably the most popular type of lily and the Roselily will keep them as heavy favorites. The fragrant blooms are favorite in summer. They are dependable bloomers year after year as long as you provide fertilizer or rich compost when you plant them, right after they bloom and early spring. The blooms are favorite in cut vases so make sure you plant some extras. Our Roselily 'Anouska' Double Oriental Lily will make a great addition garden. Our bulbs are sized as 15/17 this year. USDA Zones 4-9 Mid-Summer flowering Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Cold Hardy to Zone 4 with protection Full Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Color: Pink and White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, Hummingbirds & Cut Gardens. 40-48” 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. If not planting in early to mid spring, place them in your refrigerator until ready to plant. Shipping Info This one variety can start shipping in February if we have them and we typically like to ship out by the end of May. It's our only roselily that arrives early. In 2026 it arrives 4/14. We like to ship based on your planting zones which is a few weeks after the ground has thawed and most nights are above 32 degrees. You can also make a note at checkout for when you’d like them.

Anouska is one of our favorites and is a top 3 Roselily for our gardeners too.
The Roselily Collection is recently introduced. Oriental Lilies are probably the most popular type of lily and the Roselily will keep them as heavy favorites. The fragrant blooms are favorite in summer.  They are dependable bloomers year after year as long as you provide fertilizer or rich compost when you plant them, right after they bloom and early spring. The blooms are favorite in cut vases so make sure you plant some extras.  Our Roselily 'Anouska' Double Oriental Lily will make a great addition garden. 
Our bulbs are sized as 15/17 this year.  
<ul>
<li>USDA Zones 4-9</li>
<li>Mid-Summer flowering </li>
<li>Bloom Duration: 2 weeks</li>
<li>Cold Hardy to Zone 4 with protection</li>
<li>Full Sun to Partial Shade</li>
<li>Bloom Color: Pink and White</li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
Additional Information
Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, Hummingbirds &amp; Cut Gardens. 
40-48” tall
<ul></ul>
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. If not planting in early to mid spring, place them in your refrigerator until ready to plant.
Shipping Info
This one variety can start shipping in February if we have them and we typically like to ship out by the end of May. It's our only roselily that arrives early. In 2026 it arrives 4/14.  We like to ship based on your planting zones which is a few weeks after the ground has thawed and most nights are above 32 degrees. You can also make a note at checkout for when you’d like them.

Roselily 'Anouska' (Double Oriental Lily, Lily Div VII)

Multitudes of flame-colored flowers on bushy plants. Golden-yellow, burnt orange and fiery-red petals cover these 2.5" wide fully double flowers. Excellent eye-catching border plant, and in pots and bouquets. Cosmos require little fertility or care, making them great for beginning gardeners. Open-Pollinated Easy to grow Attracts bees 2-3' tall Annual Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Cosmos prefer poor soil. They will thrive with very little attention and do not need a lot of water. Excellent cut flower. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. May require staking. Sow 1/" Deep Germination 3-10 days Scatter seeds and thin to 18" apart Full Sun to Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Multitudes of flame-colored flowers on bushy plants.
Golden-yellow, burnt orange and fiery-red petals cover these 2.5" wide fully double flowers. Excellent eye-catching border plant, and in pots and bouquets. Cosmos require little fertility or care, making them great for beginning gardeners. 
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<ul>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Easy to grow</li>
<li>Attracts bees</li>
<li>2-3' tall</li>
<li>Annual</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Cosmos prefer poor soil. They will thrive with very little attention and do not need a lot of water. Excellent cut flower. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. May require staking.
Sow 1/" Deep
Germination 3-10 days
Scatter seeds and thin to 18" apart
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Bright Lights Blend Cosmos Flower, Organic and Conventional

Firefly Farm Packet ~50 Seeds (20 sq ft)

Firefly Farm 1oz of Seeds (400 sq ft)

High Mowing Organics

Geranium is a bunch flowering type of daffodil that will bring smiles every spring. They will multiply and naturalize in your garden areas. ‘Geranium’ white with a large orange center. Nothing eats the bulbs or the flowers so you can plant them anywhere and not have to worry about protecting them from deer or rabbits. Bulb Size 12/14 USDA Zones 3 – 9 Mid-season flowering (late March to early May) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Performs well in the South down to zone 6-7 and the North Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 14-16” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun, 4-6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 6-12” apart. You can plant close to trees since they popup before most trees leaf out.

Geranium is a bunch flowering type of daffodil that will bring smiles every spring. They will multiply and naturalize in your garden areas. ‘Geranium’ white with a large orange center.  
Nothing eats the bulbs or the flowers so you can plant them anywhere and not have to worry about protecting them from deer or rabbits.
Bulb Size 12/14
<ul>
<li>USDA Zones 3 – 9</li>
<li>Mid-season flowering (late March to early May)</li>
<li>Bloom Duration: 3 weeks</li>
<li>Cold Hardy</li>
<li>Full Sun 
</li>
<li>Performs well in the South down to zone 6-7 and the North</li>
</ul>
Additional Information
<ul>
<li>Deer, Rabbit, &amp; Rodent Resistant</li>
<li>Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens</li>
<li>14-16” tall</li>
</ul>
Key Planting Tips
Plant in full sun, 4-6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 6-12” apart. You can plant close to trees since they popup before most trees leaf out.

Geranium Bunch Flowering Daffodil (Midseason Flowering)

‘Rio Rojo’ Bearded Iris 'Rio Rojo' is a beautiful burgundy and purple. It's blossoms are stunning and will be showstoppers in any garden. Bearded Irises are wonderful. They are easy to grow and give you wonderful results. 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. 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 Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 36” 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. Your selections will be from the 2020 crop. Photo Credit: Flickr Handle P C Chang

‘Rio Rojo’ Bearded Iris 
'Rio Rojo' is a beautiful burgundy and purple. It's blossoms are stunning and will be showstoppers in any garden. 
Bearded Irises are wonderful. They are easy to grow and give you wonderful results.  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.  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.
<ul>
<li>USDA Zones 3 – 10</li>
<li>Flowers May to June depending on your zone</li>
<li>Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks</li>
<li>Cold Hardy</li>
<li>Full Sun</li>
</ul>
Additional Information
<ul>
<li>Deer, Rabbit, &amp; Rodent Resistant</li>
<li>Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens</li>
<li>36” tall</li>
<li>Drought tolerant</li>
</ul>
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.
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Photo Credit: Flickr Handle P C Chang

Bearded Iris 'Rio Rojo'

1 Rhizome in 4" Pot (Ships March to May)

Clarence Bearded Iris - The color blue in gardens calms a soul and invokes a sense of peace. 'Clarence' Bearded Irises, will bring that feeling to you. 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 33” 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.

Clarence Bearded Iris - The color blue in gardens calms a soul and invokes a sense of peace. 'Clarence' Bearded Irises, will bring that feeling to you. 
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.
<ul>
<li>USDA Zones 3 – 10</li>
<li>Flowers May to June depending on your zone and then again in August to September</li>
<li>Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks</li>
<li>Cold Hardy</li>
<li>Full Sun</li>
</ul>
Additional Information
Deer, Rabbit, &amp; Rodent Resistant
Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens
33” 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.
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Bearded Iris 'Clarence' (Rebloomer)

1 (Ships Aug-Nov)

3 (Ships Aug-Nov)

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)

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.
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<ul>
<li>Pole bean</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Stringless pods</li>
<li>Brown beans with tan flecks</li>
<li>Snap or dry bean</li>
<li>80-100 days</li>
<li>50 Seeds per packet</li>
</ul>
Instructions - 
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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.
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<li>Direct Seed 2" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1" deep</li>
<li>Support using Trellis, tepee, or fencing</li>
<li>Full sun </li>
</ul>
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Turkey Craw Pole Bean

Firefly 40 Seeds

Seedsaver's Exchange - 50

Firefly Farm Minipack - 15 Seeds

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 - <meta charset="utf-8">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
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<li>Good for clay, heavy soils</li>
<li>Stores well</li>
<li>Roots grow to 8 inches</li>
<li>Nearly coreless, sweet, and tender</li>
<li>250 Seeds per pack</li>
</ul>
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 
<meta charset="utf-8">Rows apart 16-24"
Thin 2-4" apart
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Danvers Carrot, 1800's Heirloom

Firefly Farm Minipack 75 Seeds

Firefly Farm 250 Seeds

Seedsaver's Exchange 250 Seeds

The Seed Savers Exchange - Popular yellow-white miniature eating cucumber. Best eaten when fruits are less than 3" long. Mild sweet flavor, no need to peel. Productive vines rarely exceed 3' in length; suitable for container gardening. 50-55 days. ±1,300 seeds/oz. Organic & Open-pollinated Fruits have yellow-white skin Fruits are best eaten at 3 inches Vines rarely exceed 3 feet in length 50-55 days 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun 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 - <meta charset="utf-8">Popular yellow-white miniature eating cucumber. Best eaten when fruits are less than 3" long. Mild sweet flavor, no need to peel. Productive vines rarely exceed 3' in length; suitable for container gardening. 50-55 days. ±1,300 seeds/oz. 
<ul>
<li>Organic &amp; Open-pollinated</li>
<li>Fruits have yellow-white skin</li>
<li>Fruits are best eaten at 3 inches</li>
<li>Vines rarely exceed 3 feet in length</li>
<li>50-55 days</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet 
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space.
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Direct Seed: 1" Deep
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Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
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Thin: To 3-4 Plants
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<li><meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun</li>
</ul>
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Miniature White Cucumber, Organic Available, Excellent for Containers

Seedsavers Exchange 25 Organic Seeds

🌈 Mixed Colors Bachelor Button (Cornflower) The Ultimate Cottage Meadow Tapestry Bring the vibrant, untamed beauty of a European meadow to your backyard with our Mixed Colors Bachelor Buttons. This celebratory heirloom mix is a "garden in a packet," offering a breathtaking tapestry of colors that have graced cottage gardens for centuries. Featuring a stunning palette of classic sky blues, snowy whites, soft rose-pinks, bold scarlet reds, and mysterious, velvety dark purples, this mix ensures a dynamic, multi-colored display that changes every time you look at it. 📜 Historical Heritage & Folklore The Bachelor Button (Centaurea cyanus) is a legendary heirloom with roots deep in the grain fields of Europe and the Mediterranean. Originally a wild "cornfield weed," it was brought into gardens during the Middle Ages and eventually became a centerpiece of the Victorian "Cottage Garden" movement. The name "Bachelor Button" is steeped in romantic folklore: young men would wear a blossom to signify their love. It was believed that if the flower's color remained bright, the man's love was true; if it faded, the romance was over. This specific mix represents the full historical spectrum of the species, combining the royal blues and whites with the more rare red and dark purple selections that were perfected by breeders in the early 20th century. ✨ Product Highlights A Kaleidoscope of Color: A diverse blend including Cornflower Blue, Brilliant White, Rose-Pink, Crimson Red, and Deep Maroon-Purple. Completely Edible: The petals from every color in this mix are edible! Use them to create a "confetti" garnish for salads, cakes, and cocktails. Pollinator Banquet: One of the best nectar plants available; it will keep your garden buzzing with honeybees, butterflies, and ladybugs. The Perfect Cutting Mix: With sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms, this mix provides everything you need for colorful, old-fashioned summer bouquets. Drought Tolerant & Tough: A "hardy annual" that thrives in poor soil and hot sun with very little intervention. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Centaurea cyanus Plant Type Hardy Annual (Heirloom) Height 24 to 36 inches Sun Requirement Full Sun (6-8+ hours) Bloom Period Late Spring through Summer Days to Maturity 65–75 Days Growth Habit Upright, Branching 🌱 How to Grow Mixed Bachelor Buttons 1. Sowing the Seeds (Direct Sow is Best):Bachelor Buttons are famous for being "fuss-free" and prefer to be sown directly into the garden where they will grow. When: Sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. In milder climates, sow in the fall for an earlier spring display. Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep. They require darkness to germinate. Preparation: Clear the area of weeds. These plants are remarkably unfussy and prefer "average to poor" soil over highly fertilized beds. 2. Choosing a Spot:Select a location with full sun. The diverse colors in this mix look their most vibrant when given at least 6–8 hours of direct light. 3. Maintenance: Spacing: Thin seedlings to 8–12 inches apart. Planting them in dense "drifts" allows the plants to support one another as they grow. Watering: Water regularly until established. Once mature, Bachelor Buttons are highly drought-tolerant. Deadheading: To keep the "rainbow" of flowers coming all summer, remove faded flower heads promptly. This prevents the plant from setting seed and encourages a continuous flush of new buds. 🍴 Culinary Tip: "Garden Confetti" To create a stunning garnish, pull the individual petals away from the central green base of the different colored flowers. Mix the blue, pink, red, white, and purple petals together in a bowl to create a natural "confetti" that adds a gourmet, artistic touch to any dish or dessert. Garden Tip: If you love the look of this mix, let a few plants go to seed at the end of the summer. They will drop seeds that will naturally "volunteer" in your garden next year, often giving you a surprise mix of colors! 🎨🦋

<h2 data-line="0" id="🌈 Mixed Colors Bachelor Button (Cornflower)">🌈 Mixed Colors Bachelor Button (Cornflower)</h2>
The Ultimate Cottage Meadow Tapestry
Bring the vibrant, untamed beauty of a European meadow to your backyard with our Mixed Colors Bachelor Buttons. This celebratory heirloom mix is a "garden in a packet," offering a breathtaking tapestry of colors that have graced cottage gardens for centuries. Featuring a stunning palette of classic sky blues, snowy whites, soft rose-pinks, bold scarlet reds, and mysterious, velvety dark purples, this mix ensures a dynamic, multi-colored display that changes every time you look at it.
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<h3 data-line="7" id="📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Folklore">📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Folklore</h3>
The Bachelor Button (Centaurea cyanus) is a legendary heirloom with roots deep in the grain fields of Europe and the Mediterranean. Originally a wild "cornfield weed," it was brought into gardens during the Middle Ages and eventually became a centerpiece of the Victorian "Cottage Garden" movement.
The name "Bachelor Button" is steeped in romantic folklore: young men would wear a blossom to signify their love. It was believed that if the flower's color remained bright, the man's love was true; if it faded, the romance was over. This specific mix represents the full historical spectrum of the species, combining the royal blues and whites with the more rare red and dark purple selections that were perfected by breeders in the early 20th century.
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<h3 data-line="14" id="✨ Product Highlights">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
<ul data-line="15">
<li data-line="15">
A Kaleidoscope of Color: A diverse blend including Cornflower Blue, Brilliant White, Rose-Pink, Crimson Red, and Deep Maroon-Purple.
</li>
<li data-line="16">
Completely Edible: The petals from every color in this mix are edible! Use them to create a "confetti" garnish for salads, cakes, and cocktails.</li>
<li data-line="17">
Pollinator Banquet: One of the best nectar plants available; it will keep your garden buzzing with honeybees, butterflies, and ladybugs.</li>
<li data-line="18">
The Perfect Cutting Mix: With sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms, this mix provides everything you need for colorful, old-fashioned summer bouquets.</li>
<li data-line="19">
Drought Tolerant &amp; Tough: A "hardy annual" that thrives in poor soil and hot sun with very little intervention.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="23" id="🛠️ Quick Growth Profile">🛠️ Quick Growth Profile</h3>
<table data-line="24">
<thead data-line="24">
<tr data-line="24">
<th>Feature</th>
<th>Specifications</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="26">
<tr data-line="26">
<td>Scientific Name</td>
<td>Centaurea cyanus</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="27">
<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Hardy Annual (Heirloom)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Height</td>
<td>24 to 36 inches</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="29">
<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun (6-8+ hours)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="30">
<td>Bloom Period</td>
<td>Late Spring through Summer</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="31">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>65–75 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="32">
<td>Growth Habit</td>
<td>Upright, Branching</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 data-line="36" id="🌱 How to Grow Mixed Bachelor Buttons">🌱 How to Grow Mixed Bachelor Buttons</h3>
1. Sowing the Seeds (Direct Sow is Best): Bachelor Buttons are famous for being "fuss-free" and prefer to be sown directly into the garden where they will grow.
<ul data-line="40">
<li data-line="40">
When: Sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. In milder climates, sow in the fall for an earlier spring display.</li>
<li data-line="41">
Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep. They require darkness to germinate.</li>
<li data-line="42">
Preparation: Clear the area of weeds. These plants are remarkably unfussy and prefer "average to poor" soil over highly fertilized beds.</li>
</ul>
2. Choosing a Spot: Select a location with full sun. The diverse colors in this mix look their most vibrant when given at least 6–8 hours of direct light.
3. Maintenance:
<ul data-line="48">
<li data-line="48">
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 8–12 inches apart. Planting them in dense "drifts" allows the plants to support one another as they grow.</li>
<li data-line="49">
Watering: Water regularly until established. Once mature, Bachelor Buttons are highly drought-tolerant.</li>
<li data-line="50">
Deadheading: To keep the "rainbow" of flowers coming all summer, remove faded flower heads promptly. This prevents the plant from setting seed and encourages a continuous flush of new buds.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="52">
<h3 data-line="54" id='🍴 Culinary Tip: "Garden Confetti"'>🍴 Culinary Tip: "Garden Confetti"</h3>
To create a stunning garnish, pull the individual petals away from the central green base of the different colored flowers. Mix the blue, pink, red, white, and purple petals together in a bowl to create a natural "confetti" that adds a gourmet, artistic touch to any dish or dessert.
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Garden Tip: If you love the look of this mix, let a few plants go to seed at the end of the summer. They will drop seeds that will naturally "volunteer" in your garden next year, often giving you a surprise mix of colors! 🎨🦋
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