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Floriani Red Flint Corn, Organic from $3.25 $3.75

We found this popular one again! It arrives in early January 2024! Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Family heirloom from the Valsugana valley of Italy near Trento, via William Rubel. Originally brought to Italy from America, it evolved over hundreds of years to become the staple polenta corn of the valley. Introduced by SESE and Fedco Seeds 2009. Beautiful medium- to deep-red kernels are slightly pointed. Cornmeal has a pink cast, and makes a polenta with a remarkably rich, complex flavor. Plants grow 7-10 ft. tall - slightly smaller and faster maturing than other varieties we offer. Some tendency to lodge. Certified Organic Heirloom Especially well-suited to the South-East 28g, ~100 seeds Instructions - Plant these grains (field) when the soil is at least 55 degrees, or when dogwood leaves are the size of squirrel’s ears. Flint corns tend to do well in wet and cold climates, they are especially common in the Northeast. They have pointed kernels in which the hard part of the kernel predominates, and they are especially good for cooking methods that involve boiling, such as polenta and johnnycakes. Harvest for roasting when ears have just reached full size, or for dry corn when husks have fully yellowed. Space plants at 12"-24" depending on variety height in 36" rows. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Green Leaf Tulsi Basil Herb, An Ancient Heirloom $3.45 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - There’s more than one reason that ‘Tulsi’ (or holy) basil—considered a sacred plant in the Hindu religion—has been widely cultivated for millennia. It boasts an enticing clove-like aroma, grows fast, tolerates frost well, and is reputed to combat stress and boost the immune system. This versatile herb can be eaten fresh, dried, or made into tea. The green-leafed plants have a bush growing habit. 70-90 days. Characteristics: Enticing clove-like aroma Annual plants Plants will grow to 18-24 inches Can be used fresh, dried, or made into tea 50 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when soil is warm and the temperature does not drop below 65°F. Can also be started indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out. Make successive sowings for continuous summer supplies. Pinch back flower stalks as they appear to keep plants from bolting. Prefers rich well-drained soil. Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep Germination: 5-30 Days Plant Outdoors Thin: 4-6" Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Scarlet Magic Tassel Flower $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Emilia coccinea) The brilliant scarlet-orange blossoms and contrasting blue-green leaves of this self-sowing annuals add color, texture, and intrigue to any flower bed or border. The variety’s delicate, curvy stems allow it to weave in and about other flower varieties, creating a magical look in any garden space. This old-fashioned favorite reaches up to 18" and is perfect for fresh or dried arrangements. Characteristics: Self-sowing annual Great for bordering or bedding plant Plants grow to 18 inches Old-fashioned favorite 100 Seeds per Packet Instructions: Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out into average well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Good cutting flower, fresh or dried. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 7-10 Days Plant Outdoors: 12-18” Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Homemade Pickles Cucumber Seeds, Organic

Homemade Pickles Cucumber, Organic $3.25

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange -Specially developed for home gardeners. Vigorous plants with good disease resistance, including Downy Mildew resistance. Medium green fruits with small white spines are solid and crisp. Harvest cukes at 1½ in. or larger, up to 6 in. long. Makes robust bite-sized pickles, slices, or large spears. Organic and Open-Pollinated High disease resistance Good production 55 days 2 grams or ~60 Seeds per packet Disease Resistance - Very good for resistance Downy mildew and Powdery mildew 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)

Ashe County Pimento Sweet Pepper Seeds, pre 1900 Heirloom, Organic

Ashe County Pimento Sweet Pepper, pre 1900 Heirloom, Organic $3.50

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Revived by North Carolina seed saver Rob Danford. One of the few peppers that reliably produces well in the short Smoky Mountain growing season (150 days or less). An incredibly sweet, bright red, thick-fleshed pimento pepper, 4 x 1½ in. Great raw, as well as for cooking, roasting, and canning. Small (24-30 in.) plants may be closely spaced (18 in. apart). These peppers are from Ashe County, town of West Jefferson in the Smoky Mountains. These peppers are small in size but big in flavor. They have a concentrated sweetness and mild pepperiness. Organic & Open-Pollinated 52 days from transplant for green .3 grams of seeds, ~50 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 6-8 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

Miniature Chocolate Bell Pepper (Sweet), Organic $3.75 $3.95

Seed Savers Exchange - Short stocky plants covered with lovely 2" long miniature bell peppers with an excellent fresh flavor. This arose in the garden of Ohio SSE member Lucina Cress during the 1980s in her crop of full-sized Chocolate peppers. She saved seeds from the smallest fruits. Great for salads. 90 days from transplant. Sweet. ±4,400 seeds/oz. Characteristics Organic Fruits ripen to deep brown Fruits grow to 2 inches Plants are stocky and short Sweet pepper 90 days from transplant 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant Rows 12-24” Apart Germinates in 14 days Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Blizzard Snow Pea, Organic, $3.50 $3.75

Concentrated, prolific yields of slender, pale green pods with crisp texture. High Mowing Organic Seeds - A standout in our trials program, vines top out at 30-36" and hold multitudes of sweet, easy to pick pods. Plants are open, making the pods easy to locate. Best grown with a trellis. Pods set in pairs which aids in efficient harvesting. Fruit set in pairs 3" pods Open-Pollinated Organic 5-6' Tall Vines 1 ounce of seeds Instructions - Peas thrive in cool weather. Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Double rows of peas can be planted on each side of a trellis. Direct Seed 2-3" apart Plant 1/2" deep Plant Rows 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Organic $3.50

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Quality and reliability in a classic oblong melon with juicy sweet flesh. An excellent variety for gardeners and growers alike, with vibrant red, firm, fine-textured flesh and silver and dark green striping. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Classic sweet flavor 15-25 lbs 1/16 oz seed count or 35-40 seeds Instructions - Sandy or light-textured soils that warm easily in the spring are desirable. Melons are heavy feeders. Plant 1/2" deep Plant Spacing: 12-18" Row Spacing: 6' row centers Harvest & Storage: Ripeness is determined by four methods: when the tendril nearest the fruit is dried and brown; when the ground spot has turned from white to yellow; when the blossom end of fruit becomes soft; and the ubiquitous “thump test”— fruit should sound hollow. Cut fruit cleanly from the vine to avoid stem-end rot. Store at 45°F and 85% humidity for up to 3 weeks. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Organic Yankee Hardy Blend Lettuce Seeds

Yankee Hardy Blend Lettuce, Organic $3.50 $3.75

A cold-tolerant, disease-resistant mix. High Mowing Organic Seeds - This attractive blend of colors and leaf types creates an eye-catching, all-around pleasing mix for the garden or market. Most of these lettuces have good downy mildew resistance, essential for fall and winter plantings in regions with downy mildew pressure. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated High Mowing Organic Seeds Exclusive Cold-hardy High disease resistance 28 days 1/32 oz approx. Instructions - Lettuce is cool-season annual in the Compositae family. Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil. Lettuce is sensitive to low pH. Lettuce can be seeded in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant 1/8" deep Plant 8-12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Organic Cairns Family Heirloom Rutabaga Seeds, 1950s Heirloom

Cairns Family Heirloom Rutabaga, 1950s Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Tan roots with light red and green shoulders grow to 6-8" in diameter and have a sweet flavor after a frost. Evalynn Schnackenberg shared this family heirloom rutabaga with Seed Savers Exchange in 2013. Her grandmother’s cousin, Leo Cairns, was an avid gardener and grew it as early as the 1950s near Bellingham, Washington. 90-100 days. Characteristics: Organic 90-100 days From the Collection Variety 2018 250 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in late spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-15 days. Rutabagas prefer a long, cool growing season. Plant in full sun in cool climates or partial shade in hot summer climates. Rutabagas are most delicious after a frost or two. Direct Seed: 2" Apart Seed Depth: 1/2" Rows Apart: 18-24" Thin: 6" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Orangeglo Watermelon Heirloom Open Pollinated Seeds

Orangeglo Watermelon Heirloom 1960's, $3.75 $4.25

The Seed Savers Exchange - An extraordinary watermelon offered by the Willhite Seed Company in the early 1960s. The fiery orange flesh is sugary, delicious, and crisp. Large oblong fruits average 25 pounds. A reliable producer and Heritage Farm favorite. 90-100 days. Characteristics: Oblong fruits grow to 25 pounds Orange flesh Sugary, sweet, crisp flesh Reliable producer 90-100 days 25 seeds This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States. Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 8' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting out. Watermelons love heat and prefer sandy or light-textured soils. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Romano Bush Bean, Organic $3.75 $4.25

The Romano Bush Bean by The Living Seed Company This frost-sensitive, true flat, Romano bush bean is a delight to grow and eat! This heavy producing variety offers rich, fleshy, medium pods with beautiful white beans inside. Pods reach about 5" and are slow to develop seeds. The seeds can be also used at the green shelling stage or allowed to remain on the plants until fully matured and harvested as a dry bean. Resistant to CBMV, NY15. Organic Stringless Bush Bean 12-20" tall 65 days 40 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after 2-3 weeks of last frost as beans do like the ground to be warmer. Direct Seed 1-5" apart Planting Depth 1/2 -1" Thin 3-5" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Organic Mardi Gras Blend Bean Open Pollinated Seeds

Mardi Gras Bean Blend $3.50 $3.55

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Pre-mixed purple, yellow, and green snap beans make an eye-catching custom blend. No more hand mixing after a bean harvest our tri-color bean blend makes it easy and efficient to offer bags of colorful beans! Varieties were selected for their excellent flavor and even rates of maturity. Plant successions and harvest these beautiful, festive beans all season. Includes gold, purple and green snap beans. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated HMOs Exclusive Matures evenly 4-6" pods 55 days 1 oz approx. 145 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1-2" Plant Rows Apart 36"- 48"

Tiger's Eye Bean Open-Pollinated Heirloom

Tiger's Eye Bush Bean $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Exchange - Originally from Chile or Argentina. Wonderfully rich flavor and smooth texture. Very tender skins almost disappear when cooked. Great for chili or refried beans. Can also be used as fresh shell beans. Productive 24" plants. Bush habit, shell or dry, 80-90 days. ±650 seeds/lb. Bush habit Rich flavor and smooth texture Shell or dry bean 80-90 days 50 Seeds per pack 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 Rows Apart: 36-48" 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)

Organic Yukina Savoy Asian Greens Open Pollinated Seeds

Yukina Savoy Asian Greens, Organic $3.50 $3.75

Heat tolerant alternative to Tat Soi. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Forest green, spoon-shaped leaves with very mild flavor are cupped and heavily savoyed. Upright architecture for easy harvesting. Slow to bolt. 21,500 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Heat tolerant Mild flavor 21 days baby - 45 full size 1/32 oz approx. Instructions - Most Asian Greens are moderately hardy annuals and can be sown from early spring through midsummer. Asian greens are in the same family as mustards but tend to have a mild flavor and lack the spiciness that many mustards are known for. Asian greens include an assortment of species that can be grown for baby leaf or full-size crops. Direct Seed 1" apart Planting Depth 1/4" Rows 18" Apart Thin 6" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

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'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.

Bearded Iris 'Cantina' ,German Iris from $12.95

'Cantina' - A wonderful rebloomer for any garden. Deep purple to almost blck blooms will grace your garden twice a year. This is a popular variety but can be hard to find. Monty Byers released this in 1989. If you have room for one more, this is it. 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 4 – 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 35” 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.

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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. .

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Double Daffodil 'Tahiti' Daffodil (Early to Mid) from $7.99 $14.95

I am not sure what is to love more about daffodils – their ease to grow or their joyous blooms. Double daffodils are stunning in the garden or a vase. They will multiply and naturalize in your garden areas. Tahiti is yellow with some orange in the 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 12/14USDA Zones 3 – 9 Early to Mid-season flowering (late March to early May) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Performs well in the South 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, 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. Shipping starts in September

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Darwin Hybrid 'Novi Sun' Tulip (Mid to Late) from $5.99

Novi Sun Tulips are bright and bold in any garden. Each tulip bulb will burst into a giant yellow blossom, helping to make your garden come alive! Darwin Hybrids are a knockout in the landscape. Chances are if you see tulips in a public setting it is probably a Darwin Hybrid. They are a popular choice because of their large blossoms, the strength of the stem, resilience to bad weather, and their perennial like behavior when planted in their happy spot. Our bulbs are close to 5” in circumference ( 12+ cm) which makes them some of the biggest you can purchase and are sourced from Holland. USDA Zones 3 – 6 (they can be planted in warm climates if given a chill period) Mid Late-season flowering (March - May depending on location) Bloom Duration: 2-3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Additional Information Great for Mass Planting, Cut Gardens 24” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6” apart. They will tolerate some shade. Tulips have everything they need to get started, but you can place a teaspoon of bone meal in the soil before planting and use a low nitrogen fertilizer when the first leaves appear in Spring. Our bulbs will ship to you in mid September to mid October. Check out all of our tulips at Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

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