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Bearded Iris 'Savannah Sunset' (Rebloomer)
from $12.95
‘Savannah Sunset' Bearded Iris
Similar to Orange Harvest, this variety will enchant you with blooms in late spring and then again in early fall.
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.
Creme de Cassis Dahlia (Decorative or Semi-Dinnerplate)
from $6.99
$9.99
Creme De Cassis Dahlia (Decorative)
Our Creme De Cassis Dahlia is a beautiful lilac color that is rare for dahlias and rare to find in summer and fall gardens. It will grace your gardens and welcome your guests with their bountiful and gorgeous blooms.
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.
Decorative Dahlias are wonderful plants that provide structure and color to any garden with minimal effort. They do rather well in the middle to back of your beds 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
32-40” tall
Blooms are 4-6” 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 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.
Photo Credit belongs to Ray Yaro, England. Flickr Username Rayyaro
Whippoorwill Southern Peas, Cowpeas, 1700's Heirloom, Organic
$3.25
$3.75
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Brought to the Americas from Africa during the slave trade. Grown by Jefferson at Monticello. Once the standard for southern peas, this variety is drought-tolerant and will grow in almost all soils. 5 ft. vines produce extended harvests of 7-9 in. green pods. Small seeds are light brown with dark speckles, good eaten green or dried. Small packet has about 85 seeds. 72 days. Vigna unguiculata
Certified Organic
Heirloom
Especially well-suited to the South-East
85 seeds
Instructions - Need warm soil to germinate; sow a month after the last frost. Grow in the same manner as pole beans or along a trellis, sow seeds 3/4 in. deep, 4 in. apart, thinning to 8 in. One planting along a tall trellis will produce well all season.
Easily grown
Thrive in hot weather
Tolerant of a wide range of soils
Flavor - The flavor is similar to southern peas but with a drier, nutty quality. Sweet and mild, resembling the combined flavor of asparagus, mushrooms, and beans. Braid or tie into knots before cooking. The young leaves and stems are also edible.
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Jimmy Nardello's Pepper, pre 1887 Heirloom (Sweet)
$3.75
$3.95
Seed Savers Exchange - Dependable and delicious, these fire-engine-red peppers were given to Seed Savers Exchange by Jimmy Nardello, whose mother brought the seeds to the United States when she emigrated with her husband, Guiseppe, from the Basilicata region of Italy in 1887. One of the best peppers for frying, with a mild, spicy flavor. Productive plants are loaded with glossy-red 10"-long peppers. Plants may have to be staked. An SSE staff favorite. 80-90 days from transplant. Sweet.
Characteristics:
Very productive
Excellent frying pepper
Sweet pepper
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 the 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
'Maki' Dahlia (Dinnerplate)
from $7.99
$9.99
'Maki' Dinnerplate Dahlia will provide you endless blooms from mid-summer until frost. It's contrasting colors of pink and purple are wonderful in your garden or your vase.
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 8-10” 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 nad have limited issues. Once we recevie 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.
'Blue Boy' Dahlia (Decorative or Semi-Dinnerplate)
from $7.99
$9.99
‘Blue Boy’ Dahlia (Decorative)
The Blue Boy variety is a stunning lilac blue in color. It is very easy to stop and admire the blooms. You will be asking yourself why didn’t you plant more of these since they are breathtaking. 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.
Decorative Dahlias are wonderful plants that provide structure and color to any garden with minimal effort. They do rather well in the middle to back of your beds 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
32-40” tall
Blooms are 4-8” 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 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.
Photo Credit belongs to Ray Yaro, England. Flickr Username Rayyaro
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 'Cherry Blossom Song' ,German Iris
from $9.95
Cherry Blossom Song Bearded Iris
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
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.
Photo Credit: Flickr Handle JeriSisco
Big Bluestem - Prairie Native
from $3.00
$3.95
Big Bluestem is a giant of the prairies! It’s what was the backbone of much of the prairies. It’s vital for native wildlife. It is native from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean. Its nickname is Turkey Foot as the seeds can look like a turkey’s foot.
Lush green 3-8' plants change color at first frost to red and copper tones that provides winter interests. Grows well in all soil types, just not standing water. Hardy to zone 3.
Characteristics:
Perennial, hardy to zone 3
Heigh is to 3-8 feet
Winter Interest Changes color after frost to red-copper
Thrives in almost any soil types and drought tolerant
Warm-season grass
250 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in a warm area (70-85°F). Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in late April-June. Tolerates most moisture levels and withstands drought.
Alternatively Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost.
Sow 1/2" deep
Germination 14-20d days
Thin 24" apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
‘Franz Kakfa' Dahlia (Ball)
from $7.99
$9.99
‘Franz Kakfka’ Dahlias will add wonderful architectial interest to your garden. The purple shaped globe shaped blossoms will provide a sense of whimsy and beauty.
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.
Ball Dahlias are wonderful plants that provide structure and continuous color to any garden with minimal effort. 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.
You can also use in a container. Simply pinch back the shoots after about 3-4 weeks to encourage branching.
Characteristics
30-50” tall (Many people pinch back to encourage a bushier, shorter plant)
Blooms are 1-4” 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 to Partial Shade
Additional Information
Great for Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens.
Great for butterflies and other pollinators
Ships starting in mid to late March
Key Planting Tips
Plant in full sun crown 1-2” below the soil. Space ball dahlias about 2’ 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 well in slightly acidic or slightly alkaline soils.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.
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 nad have limited issues. Once we recevie 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.
Maxibel Haricot Vert Bush Bean, Organic
$3.50
$3.75
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Unsurpassed French filet bean for gourmet markets.
Known for its long, slender, medium-green pods with a delicate tender texture. Heavy producer of 6-8" beans on good-sized plants. Maxibel will keep you loaded with fresh beans; pick frequently for optimal tenderness and yields. Some plants have runners. Speckled brown seeds.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Large plants
Tender 6-8" pods
French Filet Bush
High-disease resistance
1 oz of seeds
Instructions - Beans only require average fertility and prefer pH in the 6.0 - 6.8 range. Choose well-drained, warm soils and use inoculants to increase yields where natural Rhizobia populations are low. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-95°F. Beans are particularly sensitive to cool soils and are prone to rot if temperatures are below 55°F. Harvest early and often to increase yields. Remove oversized beans to maintain pod production. Beans are ready for storage when the seed coat can not be dented by a fingernail. Store beans in a cool dry place.
Sow 1-2" Deep
Space 6" apart in rows; use single or double rows with 12" between, and 4' center beds with trellis in the middle
Days to maturity are from direct seeding after all danger of frost has passed
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Black Beauty Poppy, Organic
$3.50
The poppy looks like a gorgeous peony!
High Mowing Organic Seeds - With a combination of double flowers and single petal blooms with dark velvety burgundy color. Black Beauty is a stunning eye-catcher, unlike any poppy you've ever seen. And like all poppies it's easy to grow, needs minimal care, and will re-seed itself. Approx. 18,000 seeds/oz.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Re-seeding annual
Tolerates poor soil
3-4' tall
78 days
1/64 oz
Instructions - This poppy is a hardy annual preferring full sun, well-drained sandy soil. It will do well in poor soils so do not fertilize. Direct seed in fall for early summer blooms in zones 7-10, plant in spring for late summer blooms in all zones. The plant will be reseeded, but it is also helpful to gather some seeds to replant next year. Poppies can be started indoors as transplants but direct seeding is best
Direct Seed 1/4" deep
Germination 10-15 days
Thin 8-10" apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Orange Resina Calendula - Calendula officinalis, Organic
$3.75
$4.00
The Living Seed Company -The orange resina calendula is the most medicinal and sought after. A Native to Southern Europe. Calendula quickly naturalizes. Calendula will bring sunshine to your winter garden. The edibles petals are sweet and tangy.
Easy to grow and propagate. Commonly used in skin care, reducing inflammation, controlling bleeding, and healing damaged or irritated tissue.
Organic
Medicinal
Cut flower
Annual plants grow to 18" inches tall
50 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant after last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Plant light well-drained soil
Germination 7-14 days
Plant 6-12" apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
Black Hollyhock Flower, Heirloom pre-1629
$3.75
$3.95
Seed Exchange - This single hollyhock was described in 1629 by English botanist John Parkinson as being “of a darke red like blackblood.” It appears black on overcast days, but will have a hint of red in bright sun. Plant next to a white fence for a spectacular contrast. 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
Instructions - Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week before last frost. Give space to allow airflow, and grow in rich moist soil. Stake tall plants.
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
Five Color Silverbeet Swiss Chard, Heirloom, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
Our Firefly kids love the colors and we have caught them nibbling to see if all the colors taste the same
The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Rainbow Chard) Australian heirloom from Digger’s Garden Club. Technicolor mixture of Swiss chards with shades of red, orange, purple, yellow, and white tastes as good as it looks. Seed crops of all the different colors are grown in isolation to maintain a proper balance of colors. Tender and delicious. 50-60 days.
Characteristics:
Organic
Tasty tender leaves
Red, orange, purple, yellow, and white ribs
Can be grown in containers
50-60 days
100 seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in early spring when the soil temperature is at least 50°F. Can also be started indoors 5-6 weeks before transplanting out. Grows best in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Swiss chard withstands light frost.
Plant 4" apart
Plant 1/2" Deep
Plant Rows 20-24" apart (or can be grown closer if you like the leaves smaller and harvest for salads vs cooking - we start out at 10" spacing for late spring leaves to munch on then pull up every other one to grow them larger)
Thin 12" Apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
Erlene's Green Cotton, Heirloom, Organic
$4.99
$5.75
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 130 days. [Family heirloom from Erlene Melancon in east Texas. Erlene said that she has been spinning green cotton for years and that her grandmother loved using colored cotton in her quilts.] The fibers are light olive green and can be spun off the seed. Harvest the bolls shortly after they open so that the fiber does not fade in the sunlight. Once it is spun and washed it turns yellowish-green. 5 ft. tall plants. Pkt (16-20 seeds)Cannot ship to TX, CA, GA, or SC. Some other southeastern states require a waiver or permit; contact your extension agency for more information.
Instructions - Cotton is an annual plant that requires a long, warm growing season to mature properly. Needs full sun. In zones 8-10 it can be sown directly after the last frost. In zones 5-7, treat like tomatoes, start seed indoors and transplant out 4-8 week-old seedlings after last frost. Seed germinates in 7-21 days at 70 degrees F. Plant 18-30 in. apart in rows 5 ft. apart. Plants start flowering in mid-summer. Bolls take a few more months to mature; warm late summer weather is necessary for a good crop. Plants grow to 3-7 ft. tall.
Harvest: Wait for bolls to split open before harvesting. (Note: bolls that split open after a frost are damaged and immature.)
Seed Savers: Isolate varieties by 1/8 mile for home use, or 1/4 to 1/2 mile or greater for pure seed.
Virginia gardeners must acquire a permit to grow cotton. For more information, contact your nearest extension agent.
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Red Montbretia - Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
from $8.99
Pre-order for Spring 2024! 'Lucifer' Crocosmia are easy to care for and are dependable bloomers year after year. Tall stalks loaded with bloom will attract hummingbirds and butterflies alike. Our 'Lucifer' Crocosmia will provide an abundance of red blooms.
USDA Zones 5-9 (Lift and raise for colder climates in the fall)
Summer flowering
Bloom Duration: 6-8 weeks
Full Sun (partial sun the warmer zones)
Bloom Color: Red
Additional Information
Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, & Cut Gardens.
24-48” tall
Key Planting Tips
Plant in full sun to partial shade, 4” inches deep with the bulb (corm) pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential. Plant after all danger of frost.
Even in Zone 5, they should get some protection in winter especially their first year.
St. John's Wort
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Highly esteemed medicinal herb since ancient times. Widely used as an herbal treatment for depression. Shrubby plant with yellow flowers. Grows 12-16" tall and flowers early. Perennial in zones 4-8. (Hypericum perforatum)
Characteristics:
A perennial plant in zones 4-8
Plants grow to 12-16 inches tall
Shrub-like plants
Yellow flowers bloom early
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Seeds can also be directly sown outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Does best in well-drained soil. Transplant 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
Sow seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost
Germination 30-90 days
Plant 12" apart
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Super 8 200 foot Movie Film Reel (Super 8mm)
$2.03
Super 8 Movie Film Reel, 200 foot reel - NEW
Material: Polyproylene (will not react with film)
Origin: Made in USA
Fernleaf Lavender
$3.25
$3.39
Renee's Garden - Fernleaf looks distinctively different than other garden lavenders. It has deeply lobed fern-like, silvery leaves that give the foliage a handsome lacy appearance and long stems topped with graceful blue-violet trident-form flowers. Easily grown from seed, this first-year flowering perennial has a bushy habit and blooms all summer long. Fernleaf foliage is highly aromatic with a hint of oregano and highly attractive to butterflies. Great for borders, beds, and containers.
Characteristics:
Renee's Garden Exclusive
Perennial
Butterfly Herbs
Violent and blue flowers
Approx 45 seeds
Instructions - In early spring, sow lavender seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Cover very lightly and keep at 60 to 70°F (16-21°C). Keep evenly moist but not soggy until seedlings slowly emerge over 14 days, providing a good light source. When seedlings have several sets of leaves, transplant 2 inches apart into deeper containers. Plant outside in a well-drained sunny spot when plants are 2 to 3 inches tall after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions. Because perennial lavender’s small seeds germinate slowly and unevenly, we strongly recommend starting them indoors so you can tend them carefully.
Plant in: February - May or August - October
Sun or partial shade
Plant 1 inch apart
7-14 days to germinate
Mature Height: 1.5 - 2 feet
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Fish Pepper, 1800's Heirloom (Hot)
$3.75
$3.95
Seed Exchange - The 3"-long, colorful, striped peppers of this variety are borne on 2'-tall plants with beautiful variegated foliage. Traditionally used in oyster and crab houses around Chesapeake Bay, this 19th-century African-American heirloom was first offered by William Woys Weaver in the 1995 Seed Savers Exchange Yearbook. His grandfather received the seeds in the 1940s from Horace Pippin of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 80 days from transplant. Medium hot.
Characteristics:
Organic
Plants grow to 2 feet
Good for container gardens
Fruits grow to 3 inches
Plants and peppers are variegated
Medium hot pepper
80 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 the soil is warm.
Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost
Plant 1/4" deep
Germinates in 14 days
Plant Rows 12-24" apart
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