All products
All
Alliums (Ornamental)
Amaranth (Flowering)
Amaryllis
Amazing Lesser Known Fall Bulbs
Anemone
Annuals and Tender Perennials
Arugula
Asian Greens
Asiatic Lilies
Asparagus
Asters
Autumn Flowering Crocus
Bachelor Buttons
Bare Root Perennials
Basil
Beans
Bearded Iris - Fall
Bearded Iris - Spring
Beets
Begonias
Botanical Tulips
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Bulbs for Containers
Bunch Flowering Daffodils
Bunch Flowering Tulips
Bush Beans
Butterfly Daffodils
Cabbage
Calendula
Calla Lillies
Canna
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Celosia
Chamomile
Chard
Chionodoxa
Chives
Cilantro
Cleomes
Cold Hardy Plants Zone 1, 2, 3, or 4
Collards and Mustards
Columbine
Corn
Cosmos
Cotton
Cowpea
Cress
Crocosmia
Crocus
Cucumber
Cumin
Daffodils & Narcissus
Dahlias
Daisy
Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Deer, Rabbit and Rodent Resistant
Dianthus
Dill
Double Daffodils
Double Early Tulips
Double Late Tulips
Driftless Artisans
Dutch & Specie Iris
Echinacea
Edibles - Bare Roots, Garlic, and more
Eggplant or Aubergine
Emperor Tulips
Endive
Fall Flowering Crocus
Fall Peonies (Bare root)
Fall Planted Specialty
Fall Planting Garden Bulbs
Fava Beans
Fennel
Film Supplies & Vintage Film
Firefly Farm & Mercantile Packed Seeds
Flower Mixes
Four-O-Clocks
Foxglove
Freesias
Fringed Tulips
Garden Bulbs for Containers!
Garden Peony (lacftiflora)
Garden Special Order
Garden Tools, Accessories and Gifts
Giant Allium
Gift Boxes
Gifts - Holidays, Birthdays and everything else
Gladiolus
Gourds
Grains
Green Tulips
Gregii Tulip
Ground Cherries
Hardy Perennial Plant Starts and Plugs
Hardy Perennials
Hibiscus
Hollyhocks
Hot Peppers
Hyacinth
Hyssop
Imperial Fritillaria
Indigenous American Seeds
Inside Winter Bulbs
Itoh Peonies
Jonquilla Daffodils
Kale
Kohlrabi
LA Hybrid Lily
Large Cupped Daffodils
Large Flowering Crocus
Larkspur
Latest Arrivals - Flowers
Latest Arrivals - Vegetables
Lavender
Leek
Lettuce
Lilies for Fall
Lily - OT Hybrids
Lily Flowering Tulips
Lima Beans
Lupine
Marigolds
Martagons
Medicinals - Popular Herbs with Medicinal Properties
Melon
Microgreens
Miniature Allium
Miniature Daffodils
Miniature Tulips
Mint
Mixed Collection
Mixed Collection
Mixed Daffodils
Mixed Tulips
Moon Gardens
Morning Glory
Muscari
Mustard
Mystery Seed Options
Nasturtium
Native Bulbs & Plants
Native Flowers
Native Grass Mixes
Native Grasses
Native Pollinator Flower Mixes
Nature’s Nitrogen Fixers!
Nicotiana (Flowering Tobacco)
Nigella
Often Overlooked Fall Favorites
Okra
Onions
Orach
Oriental Lilies
Other Flower Seeds
Other Unique Lilies
Other Vegetable Seeds
Overlooked Hardy Perennials
Pansy & Viola
Paperwhites
Parrot Tulips
Parsley
Parsnips
Pastured-Raised Poultry & Meat
Patio Peonies
Peas
Peonies
Peppers
Pole Beans
Pollinator Flower Mixes
Poppy
Popular Culinary Herbs
Popular Spring Bulbs for Warm Climates (Zones 7-11)
Pumpkins and Squash
Radish
Ranunculus
Reblooming Bearded Iris
Rose Lilies
Runner Beans
Rutabagas
Sage
Salvia
Scabiosa
Seed Collections Gift Packs
Seeds - Flowers
Seeds - Herbs
Seeds - Native Flowers and Grasses
Seeds - Vegetables
Sensory Garden Collection
Shallots
Single Early Tulips
Single Late Tulips
Small Cupped Daffodils
Snapdragon
Snowdrops
Something Green.... in honor of Carson Dyke
Sorghum
Sorrel
Southern Favorites (Fall Planting)
Soybean
Species Crocus
Spinach
Spring Planting Bulbs
Spring Planting Specialty Bulbs
Sprouts
Squash and Pumpkins
Standard Bearded Iris
Stock
Strawberries, Alpine
Sunflowers
Surprise Lilies
Sweet Pea Flowers
Sweet Peppers
Tall Allium
Tea Herbs
Thyme
Tiger Lily
Tomatillo
Tomato
Triumph Tulips
Trumpet Daffodils
Trumpet Lily
Tulips
Tulsi
Turnip
Vegetable Seed Collections
Vegetable Starts (Pick Up Only or Pre Orders for Special Event
Verbenas or Vervains (all)
Vervain (Native)
Watermelon
Zinnias
Zucchini
Nasturtium Creamsicle (Mounding)
$3.25
$3.29
Renee's Garden - Creamsicle’s beautiful flowers remind me of the soft swirled colors of orange sherbet and French vanilla ice cream, with throats etched in deep crimson. The free-flowering, top-setting blossoms float in abundance above softly mounding, blue-green, lily pad-shaped foliage. These uniquely colored flowers create a lovely effect, different than the deep, bright colors of most other nasturtiums. Alluring Creamsicle is a fine choice for garden beds and borders and is also a perfect choice for container plantings.
Characteristics:
Heirloom Selective
Hummingbird favorites
Pollinators & Beneficials
Great in containers
Spring/Summer/Fall bloom
Frost tender
Instructions - To start outdoors, sow seeds in spring once all danger of frost is over in full sun or part shade in hot climates. Nasturtiums will grow and flower readily with no added fertilizer in most soils. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart. Press the soil firmly over the seeds and keep them moist. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin to 10-12 inches apart so plants will have ample room to grow.
To start early indoors, sow 2 seeds each in individual 4-inch pots of well-drained seed starting mix 3 weeks before the last expected frost date. Cover 1 inch deep. Provide a strong light source. When seedlings have several sets of leaves pinch out the weaker seedling, leaving 1 per pot. When night temps are above 50°F (10°C) gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions. Transplant seedlings into the garden 10 inches apart in full sun.
These mounding nasturtiums are reliable and easy to tuck into any well-drained spot. They are a perfect disguise to cover fading bulb foliage in late spring. Their softly draping leaves and wonderfully colored flowers will quickly fill and gladden garden beds or containers. Both leaves and flowers are tasty, spicy-sweet additions to salads and sandwiches.
Plant in April-June for cold winters; March-July for mild winters
Full sun or partial shade
Sow seeds 3-4" apart; 1" deep
9-12 days to germinate
Mature height: 10-12"
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.
Casa Blanca Oriental Lily (Oriental Lilium)
from $8.95
Casa Blanca Lilies - A gardener and florist favorite for their perfect white blooms that add beauty and grace to any floral arrangement. They are also welcomed additions to your landscape and gardens.
Oriental Lilies are probably the most popular type of lily. The fragrant blooms are a 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 Mervia' Oriental Lily will make a great addition to any garden, especially night gardens!
Our bulbs are up to 5” in circumference ( 16-18cm) which makes them some of the biggest available.
USDA Zones 3-9
Mid-Summer flowering
Bloom Duration: 3 weeks
Cold Hardy
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color: White
Additional Information
Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, Hummingbirds & Cut Gardens.
36-48" 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.
Grandmother's Pincushion Scabiosa
$2.89
$2.99
Renee's Garden - Cottage garden favorites since the colonial era, scabiosas’ tightly closed buds look like Victorian brooches which unfold into densely petaled, frilly centered flowers. Perfect for sunny borders, these long-stemmed 2 to 3-inch “pincushion” flowers attract Monarch, Fritillary, and Skipper butterflies throughout the summer. Our premium Dutch selection is more upright in habit and contains all the best old-fashioned colors including deep crimson, mulberry, soft salmon, rose pink, lilac and white.
Characteristics:
Heirloom
Hardy Annual
Rich colors
Lasting cut flowers
Approx 45-50 seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds 1 to 2 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix, 2 or 3 weeks before last expected frost. Cover 1/4 inch deep, keep moist, and provide a good light source until seedlings are ready to transplant. Plant out into fertile garden soil in full sun when plants are 3 to 4 inches tall.
Plant in: February - April
Full sun
Plant 1/4 inch deep
Plant 8-10 inches apart
12-15 days to germinate
Mature Height: 3-4 feet
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.
Lovage "Magnus" Herb, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Levisticum officinale) Very uniform selection of lovage with green-yellow flowers. The leaves, stems, and seeds all taste like celery. Used extensively in preparing soups and salads. Perennial in zones 3-8.
Characteristics:
Organic
Perennial plants in zones 3-8
Plants grow to 5-8 feet tall
Leaves and stems taste similar to celery
250 seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed in late spring. Can also be directly sown outdoors just before last spring frost. Prefers average well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions.
Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before the last frost
Germination: 7-10 Days
Plant Outdoors: 18-24” Apart
Light: Sun/Partial Shade
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Zinfandel Sweet Pea
$3.25
$3.29
Renee's Garden - Zinfandel’s ruffled blossoms are a rich shade of claret/ burgundy that will remind you of fine vintage wine. This beautiful variety begins to bloom very early in the season to cloak a fence or arbor and provides striking bouquets of beautiful flowers with an unrivaled depth of color. As the dark, satiny blossoms unfold along their stems, they release sweet peas’ seductive perfume of orange blossoms and honey, a fragrance no other flower can offer.
Characteristics:
Pollinators & Beneficials
Annual climbing vine
Spring/summer bloom
Frost tolerant
Instructions - Sweet peas must have well-drained soil, so dig deeply and enrich with aged manure or compost before sowing seeds. Erect a well-anchored trellis, vertical netting, or other support for vines before planting. Sow seeds in full sun in cool spring weather as early as the ground can be worked. In mild winter areas, where the ground does not freeze, plant in fall; seeds will germinate and form strong root systems, then overwinter to bloom strongly in spring. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart. When seedlings are 2 inches tall, thin them 4 to 5 inches apart, to allow plants room to mature.
Sweet peas bloom best before the weather gets too hot, so if spring planting, sow as soon as the ground can be worked. Where summer heat comes on fast, they’ll appreciate a spot with afternoon shade. Anchor supports well as vines will grow heavy with bloom. Protect seedlings from birds, slugs, and snails. Mulch and keep well watered. For the longest bloom, pick flowers often and keep faded blossoms cut.
Plant in: March-April for cold winters; September-March for mild winters
Full sun/ partial shade
Sow seeds 2-3" apart; 1" deep
Days to germinate: 12-28 days
Mature Height: 6-8 feet
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.
'Ace Summer Sunset' Dahlia (Dinnerplate)
from $8.99
$9.99
'Ace Summer Sunset' has beautiful colors of pinks and oranges. The blossoms will dazzle you in your garden. And your vases will never look the same with these beauties in them.
We provide them in clumps the majority of the time. Sometimes they will be stand alone with necks and eyes depending on the season’s harvest.
Dinnerplate Dahlias are awesome additions to any garden. They provide structure and color to any garden with minimal effort. They do rather well in the back of your beds because of their size or even in stand-alone rows. They reward gardeners with an abundance of blooms starting in mid to late summer through frost. Typically they are not bothered by diseases and have attractive foliage until frost.
Characteristics
40-50" tall
Blooms are 8-12” wide
USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones)
Summer to Fall
Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer
Full Sun
Additional Information
Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens.
Great for butterflies and other pollinators
Ships starting in mid to late March (weather dependent)
Key Planting Tips
Plant in full sun with tuber 6-7” deep with the crown 1-2” below the soil. Space Decorative dahlias about 3’ apart from any neighbor. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger.
Dahlias love soil that is close to neutral and do ok in slightly acidic or slightly alkaline. You can amend soil with 10-10-10 or something similar. Just make sure the first number (nitrogen) is 5 or 10. You can fertilize every 4 weeks to help achieve large blossoms.
Don’t water until the Dahlia sprouts. If your soil is very dry, water the soil first and then let it stand for 30 minutes before planting. Mulch around your plant leaving bare dirt directly above the tuber. You will see sprouts in 7-10 days.
We are currently transitioing to grow all of our Dahlia stock. We exepct to offer some varitities starting in 2024 but will continue providing imported stock until we complete our domestic plan to raise them.. Dahlias are imported from 3 growers in Holland for us. These growers have supported us for years and have limited issues. Once we receive our dahlias we wake them up to hand inspect each and every tuber. Every tuber is inspected by me (Andre Paquette) and then hand packed for shipment. In case of any issues, we reach our proactively to go over options. If you have any questions hit the Chat with Us Now button simply reach out by email or a phone call.
Canna Cannasol 'Happy Isabel'
from $9.95
Canna 'Happy Isabel' is a wonderful flower that is deep pink in color. A very rare color for cannas and stays full all summer long.
The Cannasol family is made specifically for pots. They provide blooms until frost and grow only to 22" in height. They are care free and are not bothered by deer, rabbits or other rodents.
Cannas reward you with lush tropical foliage and standout blooms within a very short time period. Cannas are tropical bulbs and will need to be lifted in zones colder than Zone 7. They are easy to store and will bring your years of enjoyment. Cut the flowers for show stopping arrangements as this will help encourage blooms until frost. Canna bulbs are #1 size bulbs, some of the biggest on the market.
Characteristics
18" - 22" tall
USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones)
Summer to Fall
Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer
Full Sun (some partial shade is ok)
Color is Dark Pink
Additional Information
Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant
Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens.
Great for butterflies and other pollinators
Ships starting late March (weather dependent)
Key Planting Tips
Plant in full sun with 6” deep. Space 2' apart. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger.
Short Stuff Sunflower, Organic
$3.25
$3.75
Sunflowers are wonderful additions to the garden and for those in very norhtern areas, the shorter the better. This needs baraely two months before its flowering and it is just a few weeks later you start to get seeds. Plus the toddler and kid factor is prety fun too Annual, 54 days, (Helianthus annuus)
Characteristics:
Organic
Annual flowers with edible seeds
Plants grow to 30"
Flower heads grow to 12-16 inches across
54 days
~40 seeds per packet, 2g
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after 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
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
Bearded Iris 'That's All Folks'
from $14.95
‘That's All Folks’ Bearded Iris
The 2013 Dykes Medal Recipient, 'That's All Folks' is a bright and cheerful bloom with wonderful ruffling. This cultivar was hybridized by William Maryott. The Dykes medal is awarded to one Iris each year making it the highest honor for Irises,
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. .
Showy Milkweed - Prairie Native
from $3.00
$3.95
Showy Milkweed is a long lived perennial that is an important host plant for monarchs, and a rich nectar source for many pollintors. Showy Milkweed forms large and dense patches as the it spreads by seed and roots. It is an excellent plant ofr prairies, areas where you want to help wildlife with minimal upkeep. This is native to the central and western United States. USDA Zones 3-8. grows to 2-4'
Botanical name: Asclepias speciosa
Characteristics:
Perennial and hardy to zone 3
Plants grow to 4' tall
Prefers well-drained loams, wet areas and rain gardens
Blooms in June and July
Preferred food source of Monarch caterpillars
.9g or ~90 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats 1/4" deep, moisten the soil, cover with plastic, and refrigerate for 10 days. Thereafter, provide light and 50-75°F. This moist stratification is not absolutely necessary but will help to increase germination.
Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost
Sow 1/4" deep
Germination 10-15 days
Plant 12-24" apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Sarah Bernhardt - Peony, 1906 introduction, French origin, lactiflora
from $15.50
Sarah Bernhardt Peony - Double Pink Rose blossoms on strong stems, Blossom are double form. Late flowering, very soft to the touch almost velvet like.
Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)
Full Double Pink Rose Blossoms
24-36" tall
Blooms later than most peonies
Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.
USDA Zones 3-8
Slighly Fragrant
Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora
Origin: Lemoine, 1906
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 as well.
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
Red-Veined Sorrel, Organic
$3.00
$3.75
Red-Veined Sorrel - Citrus flavored greens, deep maroon veins against dark green leaves, helps it create amazing dishes. It is perfect for salads or you can braise it too.
Sow in the spring, all throughout summer and into fall for continued harvest. We start with organic seeds but are not certifed organic for handling as it we are in the process of doing this.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Hardy Perennial
Harvest in as little as 45 days, 55-85 full size
Citrus flavor
Gourmet ingredient
Packet 1/32 oz
Instructions - Sow 1/2" apart, sow 1/4" deep
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Marvel of Peru Four O'Clocks Flower - 15th Century Heirloom
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Discovered by Conquistadors in the 16th century, Four O’Clocks, also known as Marvel of Peru, open their fragrant flowers in the late afternoon. Blooms range from white to magenta and attract hummingbird moths. A tender perennial, often grown as an annual, this species grows 2-3' tall and can self-sow.
Tender perennial/annual plants grow to 2-3 feet tall
A wide range of colors
Fragrant blossoms attract pollinators and birds
Great for ornamental plantings
25 Seeds
Instructions -Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Can also be direct-seeded outdoors after the last frost. Prefers average soil. Plant near a patio, door, or window to catch their heavenly scent. May self-seed in mild climates.
Sow 1/8" Deep
Germination 5-18 days
Thin 12-18" apart
Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
Lolla Rossa Lettuce, 3100 BC Heirloom (5,000 years old), Organic
$3.75
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Beautiful magenta leaves with tiny frills, light green bases. Mild flavor. Small 5-8" leaves. Excellent for cut-and-come-again lettuce when thickly sown. The leaves make a wonderful garnish. Looseleaf, 55 days. ±37,000 seeds/oz.
Lollo Rossa is believed to be from the ancient Roman days and was gifted to Cleopatra. It was a beloved lettuce 5,000 years ago and still is today. A true heirloom that is timeless.
Characteristics:
Organic
Magenta leaves with tiny frills
Leaves grow to 5-8 inches
Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again
55 days
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
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.
Autumn Beauty Sunflower, Organic
$3.75
$4.25
The Seed Savers Exchange - (H. annuus) Multi-headed flowers range from bright yellow to gold to dark burgundy, with some bicolors. Under ideal conditions, one plant can have up to two dozen flowers blooming at the same time. Very nice for cutting. Plants grow 5-8' tall. Annual, 60 days.
Characteristics:
Organic
Annual flowers
Plants grow to 5-8 feet tall
Flowers range in color from yellow to dark burgundy with some bi-colors
60 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
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Table Queen Squash, 1913 Heirloom
$3.75
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. pepo) (aka Des Moines, Danish) Set the standard for Acorn squash; started the rage for small individual fall squashes. Introduced by the Iowa Seed Company of Des Moines, Iowa in 1913. Petite (1 pound), furrowed, soft-shelled, high-quality fruits with sweet orange flesh. Excellent for baking. 80-90 days.
Characteristics:
Sweet, high-quality orange flesh
Furrowed, soft-shelled fruits weigh 1 pound
Excellent for baking
Winter squash
Bush variety
80-90 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.
Direct Seed: 1" Deep
Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
Thin: To 3-4 Plants
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability
Sage 'Green Culinary' Herb
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Salvia officinalis) Classic culinary herb for flavoring meat, cheese, and bean dishes. Good for laying on the grill and flavoring meat with its smoke. Attractive grey-green shrubby plant with beautiful mauve flowers. Perennial in zones 5-10.
Characteristics:
Perennial in zones 5-10
Plants grow up to 2 feet tall
Grey-green leaves with mauve flowers
The savory, slightly peppery flavor
250 seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors on the surface of the soil. Can also be directly sown outdoors two weeks after the last spring frost. Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Divide every 3-4 years.
Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination: 14-21 Days
Plant Outdoors: 12” Apart
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Turga Parsnip, Organicj
$3.25
$3.75
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Flavorful, sweet, 5-7 in. stout parsnips with smooth white skin. Short, stout roots are good for heavy clay soils. This hardy root vegetable develops a sweet, nut-like flavor after it has been heavily frosted. Parsnips were once a common vegetable at the dinner table and they deserve to come back in style. In the 1800s parsnips were often used to make marmalade and wine.
Certified Organic
Heirloom
Especially well-suited to the South-East
From Small Farms
Instructions - Sow seed in spring as soon as soil can be worked; sow within a few weeks of last spring frost at the latest. Seeds may take 2-3 weeks to germinate and soil must not dry out. Radishes may be used to prevent soil crusting and to mark the location. Parsnips are even slower to germinate in hot soil and will be overwhelmed by weeds before they can germinate, so plant early!
A heavy frost may be necessary for full flavor development. Roots may be harvested or left in place during the winter for use in the spring. For a winter supply place roots horizontally in small boxes filled with garden soil or sand. Bring a box inside to thaw as needed.
Plant 1/2 in. deep in raised beds
Thin: 4-6 in. each way
You can also plant in rows 18 in. apart with plants thinned to 4 in.
Well-drained soil
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Cylindra Beet
$3.75
$3.95
The Seed Exchange - The elongated 5-6" roots of this Danish variety resemble a carrot in shape, which allows gardeners to plant its seeds closer together than globe-shaped beet varieties. The edible roots can be sliced into uniform round slices and have an enticing fine-grained texture. Additionally, this easy-to-peel beet has sweet dark-red flesh that’s free from rings, making this variety an excellent choice for pickling, baking, roasting, and steaming. 46-80 days. ±2,300 seeds/oz.
Dark red root
Elongated shape
Easy to peel
Sweet flavor
46-80 days
100 Seeds per pack, 1/16oz
Instructions -
Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Keep planting in two-week intervals for a continuous harvest. All parts of the beet plant are edible.
Direct Seed: 2" Apart
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Plant 20-24" Rows Apart
Thin: 4-6" 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)
Double Click Cosmos
$3.09
$3.29
Renee's Garden - Bred in France as a cut flower, Double Click offers lovely semi-double and fully double large frilly blossoms in rosy-red, pink, blush, and white, all with sunny gold centers. The satiny, 2 to 3-inch blossoms grow on long stems and flower nonstop from early summer on. Cut armfuls of bouquets – the more flowers you pick the more the plants will produce. Butterflies seek out this extra-fancy Cosmos as they sway above ferny foliage.
Characteristics:
Double frilled blossoms
Free-blooming plants
Butterfly favorites
Pollinators & Beneficials
Summer/fall bloom
Frost tender
Instructions - Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep, 1 to 2 inches apart in a sunny location in well-worked garden soil once the danger of frost is past. Keep the seedbed moist. Seedlings emerge in 7 to 10 days. Thin established seedlings to a final spacing of 8 inches apart, so plants have room to mature. Keep well weeded and watered while plants are young; mature cosmos can handle hot and dry conditions.
To start early indoors, sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before the last expected frost. Cover 1/2 inch deep, keep moist, and provide a good light source until ready to go outside. Plant outdoors 8 inches apart once the weather warms up, after gradually acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions.
These free-flowering, long-blooming summer flowers produce reliably in all soil types to fill the garden with abundant blossoms. Sow several times through June for a succession of fresh flowers. Cutting generous bouquets actually prolongs the blooming season.
Plant in May-June for cold winters; April-June for mild winters
Full Sun
Sow seeds 1-2" apart; 1/2" deep
7-10 days to germinate
Mature height: 3-4 feet
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.