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Adorna Cauliflower - Strong, vigorous plants with beautiful, high quality heads and a short harvest window. Well-domed compact heads with dense flavorful white curds that resist becoming fuzzy or ricey. Heads are well-protected; wrapper leaves are well suited to tying or the "break, fold and cover" method of blanching. Tolerant of bacterial soft rot and downy mildew. Spring or fall crop 5" heads Hybrid 63 days from transplant 10 Seeds Instructions Cauliflowers are cool weather brassicas and should be timed for late spring harvests or fall and winter (mild climates) harvest. They can handle frosty conditions if acclimated before transplanting. Start 4-6 weeks before planting day. In general they can be planted 6 weeks before your average last frost. Cauliflower prefer well-drained fertile soil that is within the range of 6.0-7.5 pH. A general guideline is 2-3 lbs of 8-16-16 fertilizer over 100 sq ft of the garden area two weeks before planting or 1-2” of compost. If boron is not present in your soils, consider adding 1 Tbs per 100 sq ft. Consider using row covers to protect from pests such as flea beetles and moths. Loose, well-drained fertile soils Plant 1/2" deep Space plants 18" apart for fresh market Dress with compost every 30-45 days or you can use your favorite fertilizer.

Adorna Cauliflower - Strong, vigorous plants with beautiful, high quality heads and a short harvest window.
Well-domed compact heads with dense flavorful white curds that resist becoming fuzzy or ricey. Heads are well-protected; wrapper leaves are well suited to tying or the "break, fold and cover" method of blanching. Tolerant of bacterial soft rot and downy mildew.
<ul>
<li>Spring or fall crop</li>
<li>5" heads</li>
<li>Hybrid</li>
<li>63 days from transplant</li>
<li>10 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions 
Cauliflowers are cool weather brassicas and should be timed for late spring harvests or fall and winter (mild climates) harvest. They can handle frosty conditions if acclimated before transplanting. Start 4-6 weeks before planting day. In general they can be planted 6 weeks before your average last frost.  
Cauliflower prefer well-drained fertile soil that is within the range of 6.0-7.5 pH. A general guideline is 2-3 lbs of 8-16-16 fertilizer over 100 sq ft of the garden area two weeks before planting or 1-2” of compost.  If boron is not present in your soils, consider adding 1 Tbs per 100 sq ft. 
Consider using row covers to protect from pests such as flea beetles and moths. 
<ul>
<li>Loose, well-drained fertile soils </li>
<li>Plant 1/2" deep </li>
<li>Space plants 18" apart for fresh market</li>
<li>Dress with compost every 30-45 days or you can use your favorite fertilizer. </li>
</ul>

Adona Cauliflower, F1, Organic

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🧅 Red Baron Onion The Royal Standard of Red Onions If you are looking for the perfect red onion that balances beauty, flavor, and reliability, look no further than the Red Baron. This celebrated European heirloom is the "all-rounder" of the onion world. Famous for its intense, deep-crimson skin and a flavor that is bold but not overpowering, Red Baron is unique because its rich red color penetrates deep into the inner rings—not just the outer skin. Whether harvested young as a vibrant "spring onion" or allowed to mature into a hard, globe-shaped bulb, it is a masterpiece of garden utility. 📜 Historical Heritage & Origin The Red Baron is a classic European selection, rooted in the traditional red globe onions that have been grown across the United Kingdom and Northern Europe for centuries. While red onions were often considered "specialty" crops in the 1800s compared to the high-yielding yellow storage types, European gardeners specifically bred the Red Baron lineage to be tougher and more versatile. It was developed to solve a common problem with red onions: bolting (going to seed prematurely). By selecting for a slower, more deliberate growth habit, breeders created a variety that could withstand the erratic springs of Northern Europe. Over the last century, it has become the most popular red onion in the UK and a "must-have" for heirloom gardeners worldwide who want a red onion that actually stores well through the winter. 📖 Early Catalog "Snippets" While "Red Baron" stabilized as the specific trade name we know today in the mid-20th century, its ancestors were listed in the 19th century under names like "The Blood Red Globe" or "Dark Red Dutch." Here are snippets from the era that describe the traits that would eventually be perfected in the Red Baron: 1. Thompson & Morgan (London, Late 1800s) "A most excellent variety... the flesh is white, shaded with deep red, and is of a remarkably mild and pleasant flavor. It is one of the best for keeping." 2. Suttons & Sons (Reading, UK - early 20th century) "Deep blood-red skin... the color is not merely on the surface but extends well into the bulb. Remarkable for its symmetry and firmness." 3. Peter Henderson & Co. (New York, 1890s - referring to the European Red Globe type) "These Red Globes are of a much deeper and darker red than the older varieties... they are very handsome in appearance and possess the best keeping qualities of any red onion yet produced." ✨ Product Highlights True Red Rings: The color doesn't wash out when cooked and stays vibrant in raw salads. Dual-Harvest: Can be planted closely and harvested at 60 days as a "scallion" or spaced out and harvested at 110 days as a 3-inch bulb. Excellent Keeper: Unlike many red onions which rot quickly, Red Baron has a strong skin that allows it to store for 4–5 months. Bolt Resistant: Specifically bred to handle temperature fluctuations in the spring without flowering early. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Plant Type Annual (Heirloom) Onion Type Long-Day (Best for Mid-to-Northern Latitudes) Days to Maturity 60 (Scallion) / 110–115 (Bulb) Sun Requirement Full Sun (8+ hours) Storage Potential High for a red onion 🌱 How to Grow Red Baron Onions 1. Sowing: Indoors: Start seeds 10–12 weeks before the last frost. Sow in flats and keep the tops trimmed to 3 inches to encourage strong roots. Outdoors: Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. Sow 1/4 inch deep. 2. Spacing: For Scallions: Space seeds 1 inch apart. For Large Bulbs: Thin seedlings to 4 inches apart. 3. Soil & Feed:Onions are "heavy feeders." Amend your soil with plenty of compost. They prefer a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Because they have shallow roots, consistent weeding is vital—don't let weeds steal their nutrients! 4. Harvesting:Harvest for bulbs when the green tops turn yellow and fall over. Pull the bulbs and let them cure (dry) in a shaded, airy spot for 2–3 weeks before cutting the tops off for storage. 🥗 Culinary Note Because of its mild but distinct flavor, Red Baron is the premier choice for pickling. When sliced and put in a vinegar brine, the deep red color bleeds into the liquid, creating a stunning pink jar of gourmet pickled onions. Garden Tip: If you have a short growing season, Red Baron is an excellent choice because it begins to bulb reliably even when the summer hasn't been particularly long or hot. ❄️🧅

<h2 data-line="0" id="🧅 Red Baron Onion">🧅 Red Baron Onion</h2>
The Royal Standard of Red Onions
If you are looking for the perfect red onion that balances beauty, flavor, and reliability, look no further than the Red Baron. This celebrated European heirloom is the "all-rounder" of the onion world. Famous for its intense, deep-crimson skin and a flavor that is bold but not overpowering, Red Baron is unique because its rich red color penetrates deep into the inner rings—not just the outer skin. Whether harvested young as a vibrant "spring onion" or allowed to mature into a hard, globe-shaped bulb, it is a masterpiece of garden utility.
<hr data-line="5">
<h3 data-line="7" id="📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Origin">📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Origin</h3>
The Red Baron is a classic European selection, rooted in the traditional red globe onions that have been grown across the United Kingdom and Northern Europe for centuries. While red onions were often considered "specialty" crops in the 1800s compared to the high-yielding yellow storage types, European gardeners specifically bred the Red Baron lineage to be tougher and more versatile.
It was developed to solve a common problem with red onions: bolting (going to seed prematurely). By selecting for a slower, more deliberate growth habit, breeders created a variety that could withstand the erratic springs of Northern Europe. Over the last century, it has become the most popular red onion in the UK and a "must-have" for heirloom gardeners worldwide who want a red onion that actually stores well through the winter.
<hr data-line="12">
<h3 data-line="14" id='📖 Early Catalog "Snippets"'>📖 Early Catalog "Snippets"</h3>
While "Red Baron" stabilized as the specific trade name we know today in the mid-20th century, its ancestors were listed in the 19th century under names like "The Blood Red Globe" or "Dark Red Dutch."
Here are snippets from the era that describe the traits that would eventually be perfected in the Red Baron:
1. Thompson &amp; Morgan (London, Late 1800s)
<blockquote data-line="20">
"A most excellent variety... the flesh is white, shaded with deep red, and is of a remarkably mild and pleasant flavor. It is one of the best for keeping."
</blockquote>
2. Suttons &amp; Sons (Reading, UK - early 20th century)
<blockquote data-line="23">
"Deep blood-red skin... the color is not merely on the surface but extends well into the bulb. Remarkable for its symmetry and firmness."
</blockquote>
3. Peter Henderson &amp; Co. (New York, 1890s - referring to the European Red Globe type)
<blockquote data-line="26">
"These Red Globes are of a much deeper and darker red than the older varieties... they are very handsome in appearance and possess the best keeping qualities of any red onion yet produced."
</blockquote>
<hr data-line="28">
<h3 data-line="30" id="✨ Product Highlights">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
<ul data-line="31">
<li data-line="31">
True Red Rings: The color doesn't wash out when cooked and stays vibrant in raw salads.</li>
<li data-line="32">
Dual-Harvest: Can be planted closely and harvested at 60 days as a "scallion" or spaced out and harvested at 110 days as a 3-inch bulb.</li>
<li data-line="33">
Excellent Keeper: Unlike many red onions which rot quickly, Red Baron has a strong skin that allows it to store for 4–5 months.</li>
<li data-line="34">
Bolt Resistant: Specifically bred to handle temperature fluctuations in the spring without flowering early.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="36">
<h3 data-line="38" id="🛠️ Quick Growth Profile">🛠️ Quick Growth Profile</h3>
<table data-line="39">
<thead data-line="39">
<tr data-line="39">
<th>Feature</th>
<th>Specifications</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="41">
<tr data-line="41">
<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Annual (Heirloom)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="42">
<td>Onion Type</td>
<td>Long-Day (Best for Mid-to-Northern Latitudes)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="43">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>60 (Scallion) / 110–115 (Bulb)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="44">
<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun (8+ hours)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="45">
<td>Storage Potential</td>
<td>High for a red onion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<hr data-line="47">
<h3 data-line="49" id="🌱 How to Grow Red Baron Onions">🌱 How to Grow Red Baron Onions</h3>
1. Sowing:
<ul data-line="52">
<li data-line="52">
Indoors: Start seeds 10–12 weeks before the last frost. Sow in flats and keep the tops trimmed to 3 inches to encourage strong roots.</li>
<li data-line="53">
Outdoors: Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. Sow 1/4 inch deep.</li>
</ul>
2. Spacing:
<ul data-line="56">
<li data-line="56">For Scallions: Space seeds 1 inch apart.</li>
<li data-line="57">For Large Bulbs: Thin seedlings to 4 inches apart.</li>
</ul>
3. Soil &amp; Feed: Onions are "heavy feeders." Amend your soil with plenty of compost. They prefer a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Because they have shallow roots, consistent weeding is vital—don't let weeds steal their nutrients!
4. Harvesting: Harvest for bulbs when the green tops turn yellow and fall over. Pull the bulbs and let them cure (dry) in a shaded, airy spot for 2–3 weeks before cutting the tops off for storage.
<hr data-line="65">
<h3 data-line="67" id="🥗 Culinary Note">🥗 Culinary Note</h3>
Because of its mild but distinct flavor, Red Baron is the premier choice for pickling. When sliced and put in a vinegar brine, the deep red color bleeds into the liquid, creating a stunning pink jar of gourmet pickled onions.
<blockquote data-line="70">
Garden Tip: If you have a short growing season, Red Baron is an excellent choice because it begins to bulb reliably even when the summer hasn't been particularly long or hot. ❄️🧅
</blockquote>

Baron Bunching Onion Seed, 1800's Heirloom. Organic options available

Firefly Farm 0.5g (~125Seeds) Seeds

Firefly Farm Organic 0.5g (~125 Seeds) Seeds

High Mowing Organic Seeds - A versatile broccoli with excellent heat and cold tolerance and uniform, rounded heads. Great choice for spring, summer and fall plantings with excellent vigor. Plants are compact and produce small to medium-sized heads within a 10-14-day harvest window. Domes span 6-8" and average 1.5 lbs. Plants have been known to survive 20-degree temperatures with proper frost protection and care. From our partners at Bejo Seeds. Compact habit Heat tolerant 6-8" heads Hybrid (that is what F1 stands for) 25 Seeds Disease Resistance DetailsHigh Resistance: Fusarium YellowsIntermediate Resistance: Black Rot, White Rust Instructions - Moderately hardy annuals that combine qualities of mustard greens and broccoli for salads and light cooking. Grown for their tender flowering shoots, this large family of vegetables has no central head but many tender leaves and side shoots with penny size clusters of buds. Many plants in this family are quite beautiful in the garden, some favoring cooler seasons and some preferring heat. Use floating row cover when planting to protect from flea beetles. Will tolerate light frosts. Harvest multiple times as flower stalks peak above foliage or for a one-time harvest. Plant 1/2" deep Space 2" apart Row Spacing: 18-24" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

High Mowing Organic Seeds - A versatile broccoli with excellent heat and cold tolerance and uniform, rounded heads.
Great choice for spring, summer and fall plantings with excellent vigor. Plants are compact and produce small to medium-sized heads within a 10-14-day harvest window. Domes span 6-8" and average 1.5 lbs. Plants have been known to survive 20-degree temperatures with proper frost protection and care. From our partners at Bejo Seeds.
<ul>
<li>Compact habit</li>
<li>Heat tolerant</li>
<li>6-8" heads</li>
<li>Hybrid (that is what F1 stands for)</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Disease Resistance Details High Resistance: Fusarium Yellows Intermediate Resistance: Black Rot, White Rust
Instructions -
 
Moderately hardy annuals that combine qualities of mustard greens and broccoli for salads and light cooking. Grown for their tender flowering shoots, this large family of vegetables has no central head but many tender leaves and side shoots with penny size clusters of buds. Many plants in this family are quite beautiful in the garden, some favoring cooler seasons and some preferring heat. Use floating row cover when planting to protect from flea beetles. Will tolerate light frosts. Harvest multiple times as flower stalks peak above foliage or for a one-time harvest.
<ul>
<li>Plant 1/2" deep </li>
<li>Space 2" apart </li>
<li>Row Spacing: 18-24" </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Belstar Broccoli, F1, Organic, Non GMO

🌈 Big Rainbow Tomato: A Masterpiece from the North If you are looking for the "crown jewel" of beefsteak tomatoes, look no further than the Big Rainbow. A stunning heirloom that hails from the rugged growing conditions of Polk County, Minnesota, this variety is world-renowned for its massive size, breathtaking interior colors, and sweet, fruity flavor. 📜 The Story: A Polk County Legend The Big Rainbow is a true success story of the Seed Savers Exchange. It was brought to national attention by Dorothy Beiswenger of Fisher, Minnesota (Polk County). Dorothy was a legendary seed saver who shared this variety with the Seed Savers Exchange in 1983. Despite the shorter growing seasons of Northern Minnesota, this variety thrived, proving that with enough sun and care, you can produce world-class, giant tomatoes anywhere. By growing Big Rainbow, you are continuing a legacy of Midwestern horticultural preservation. ✨ Key Features Heirloom & Open-Pollinated: A stable variety that has been passed down through generations. Bicolor Beauty: The fruit features a spectacular "sunset" pattern—bright yellow and gold skin with vivid red streaks radiating from the blossom end. Massive Beefsteak: These are heavy hitters, often weighing between 1 to 2 pounds each. Indeterminate Growth: The vines are vigorous and will continue to produce fruit throughout the season until the first frost. 🍅 Flavor & Texture Profile The Big Rainbow is often described as the "dessert" of tomatoes due to its high sugar content and low acidity. Attribute Description Color Golden-yellow marbled with ruby red Size Large to Extra-Large (Beefsteak) Flavor Sweet, mild, and fruity; very low acid Texture Meaty and succulent with very few seeds 🍴 Culinary Inspiration Because of its size and stunning interior marbling, this tomato is meant to be the star of the show: The Ultimate Slicer: Slice it thick to reveal the "rainbow" inside. It’s perfect for impressive Caprese salads or gourmet platters. Show-Stopping Sandwiches: One slice is often large enough to cover an entire piece of sourdough bread. Fresh Salsas: Its sweetness pairs beautifully with lime and cilantro for a mild, golden salsa. Bright Garnishes: Use it to add a pop of yellow and red to any dish without the harsh bite of high-acid varieties. 🪴 Growing Information Days to Maturity: 80–90 days (A late-season beauty). Plant Type: Indeterminate (Requires sturdy staking or caging). Sun Requirements: Full Sun. Fruit Size: 12–24+ oz. Gardener's Tip: Because these fruits are so heavy, ensure your support system (cages or trellises) is extra strong. To prevent cracking, maintain consistent watering as the large fruits approach maturity. Bring a piece of Minnesota heritage to your garden.The Big Rainbow Tomato is a testament to the passion of seed savers like Dorothy Beiswenger. It’s more than just a vegetable; it’s a vibrant, delicious piece of living history that will be the talk of your garden and your dinner table.

<h2 data-line="0" id="🌈 Big Rainbow Tomato: A Masterpiece from the North">🌈 Big Rainbow Tomato: A Masterpiece from the North</h2>
If you are looking for the "crown jewel" of beefsteak tomatoes, look no further than the Big Rainbow. A stunning heirloom that hails from the rugged growing conditions of Polk County, Minnesota, this variety is world-renowned for its massive size, breathtaking interior colors, and sweet, fruity flavor.
<hr data-line="4">
<h3 data-line="6" id="📜 The Story: A Polk County Legend">📜 The Story: A Polk County Legend</h3>
The Big Rainbow is a true success story of the Seed Savers Exchange. It was brought to national attention by Dorothy Beiswenger of Fisher, Minnesota (Polk County).
Dorothy was a legendary seed saver who shared this variety with the Seed Savers Exchange in 1983. Despite the shorter growing seasons of Northern Minnesota, this variety thrived, proving that with enough sun and care, you can produce world-class, giant tomatoes anywhere. By growing Big Rainbow, you are continuing a legacy of Midwestern horticultural preservation.
<hr data-line="11">
<h3 data-line="13" id="✨ Key Features">✨ Key Features</h3>
<ul data-line="14">
<li data-line="14">
Heirloom &amp; Open-Pollinated: A stable variety that has been passed down through generations.</li>
<li data-line="15">
Bicolor Beauty: The fruit features a spectacular "sunset" pattern—bright yellow and gold skin with vivid red streaks radiating from the blossom end.</li>
<li data-line="16">
Massive Beefsteak: These are heavy hitters, often weighing between 1 to 2 pounds each.</li>
<li data-line="17">
Indeterminate Growth: The vines are vigorous and will continue to produce fruit throughout the season until the first frost.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="19">
<h3 data-line="21" id="🍅 Flavor &amp; Texture Profile">🍅 Flavor &amp; Texture Profile</h3>
The Big Rainbow is often described as the "dessert" of tomatoes due to its high sugar content and low acidity.
<table data-line="24">
<thead data-line="24">
<tr data-line="24">
<th>Attribute</th>
<th>Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="26">
<tr data-line="26">
<td>Color</td>
<td>Golden-yellow marbled with ruby red</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="27">
<td>Size</td>
<td>Large to Extra-Large (Beefsteak)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Flavor</td>
<td>Sweet, mild, and fruity; very low acid</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="29">
<td>Texture</td>
<td>Meaty and succulent with very few seeds</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<hr data-line="31">
<h3 data-line="33" id="🍴 Culinary Inspiration">🍴 Culinary Inspiration</h3>
Because of its size and stunning interior marbling, this tomato is meant to be the star of the show:
<ol data-line="36">
<li data-line="36">
The Ultimate Slicer: Slice it thick to reveal the "rainbow" inside. It’s perfect for impressive Caprese salads or gourmet platters.</li>
<li data-line="37">
Show-Stopping Sandwiches: One slice is often large enough to cover an entire piece of sourdough bread.</li>
<li data-line="38">
Fresh Salsas: Its sweetness pairs beautifully with lime and cilantro for a mild, golden salsa.</li>
<li data-line="39">
Bright Garnishes: Use it to add a pop of yellow and red to any dish without the harsh bite of high-acid varieties.</li>
</ol>
<hr data-line="41">
<h3 data-line="43" id="🪴 Growing Information">🪴 Growing Information</h3>
<ul data-line="44">
<li data-line="44">
Days to Maturity: 80–90 days (A late-season beauty).</li>
<li data-line="45">
Plant Type: Indeterminate (Requires sturdy staking or caging).</li>
<li data-line="46">
Sun Requirements: Full Sun.</li>
<li data-line="47">
Fruit Size: 12–24+ oz.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote data-line="49">
Gardener's Tip: Because these fruits are so heavy, ensure your support system (cages or trellises) is extra strong. To prevent cracking, maintain consistent watering as the large fruits approach maturity.
</blockquote>
<hr data-line="51">
Bring a piece of Minnesota heritage to your garden. The Big Rainbow Tomato is a testament to the passion of seed savers like Dorothy Beiswenger. It’s more than just a vegetable; it’s a vibrant, delicious piece of living history that will be the talk of your garden and your dinner table.

Big Rainbow Tomato, Organic, 1990 Polk County, Minnesota

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Vigorous plants withstand a wide range of environmental stresses to reliably produce uniform, tight domes. We were blown away by Covina F1’s performance in our field trials two years in a row when we had an unusually cold, wet year followed by an extremely hot, dry year. Both wildly different but equally stressful field conditions didn’t bother this workhorse broccoli - upright, large-framed plants produced big, tightly beaded heads for reliable harvests. Good for both spring and fall production. From our partners at Bejo Seeds. Extremely stress tolerant 6-8” heads Hybrid 25 Seeds Disease Resistance DetailsHigh Resistance: Fusarium YellowsIntermediate Resistance: Black Rot, White Rust Instructions - Moderately hardy annuals that combine qualities of mustard greens and broccoli for salads and light cooking. Grown for their tender flowering shoots, this large family of vegetables has no central head but many tender leaves and side shoots with penny size clusters of buds. Many plants in this family are quite beautiful in the garden, some favoring cooler seasons and some preferring heat. Use floating row cover when planting to protect from flea beetles. Will tolerate light frosts. Harvest multiple times as flower stalks peak above foliage or for a one-time harvest. Plant 1/2" deep Space 2" apart Row Spacing: 18-24" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Vigorous plants withstand a wide range of environmental stresses to reliably produce uniform, tight domes.
We were blown away by Covina F1’s performance in our field trials two years in a row when we had an unusually cold, wet year followed by an extremely hot, dry year. Both wildly different but equally stressful field conditions didn’t bother this workhorse broccoli - upright, large-framed plants produced big, tightly beaded heads for reliable harvests. Good for both spring and fall production. From our partners at Bejo Seeds.
<ul>
<li>Extremely stress tolerant</li>
<li>6-8” heads</li>
<li>Hybrid</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Disease Resistance Details High Resistance: Fusarium Yellows Intermediate Resistance: Black Rot, White Rust
Instructions -
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Moderately hardy annuals that combine qualities of mustard greens and broccoli for salads and light cooking. Grown for their tender flowering shoots, this large family of vegetables has no central head but many tender leaves and side shoots with penny size clusters of buds. Many plants in this family are quite beautiful in the garden, some favoring cooler seasons and some preferring heat. Use floating row cover when planting to protect from flea beetles. Will tolerate light frosts. Harvest multiple times as flower stalks peak above foliage or for a one-time harvest.
<ul>
<li>Plant 1/2" deep </li>
<li>Space 2" apart </li>
<li>Row Spacing: 18-24" </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Covina Broccoli, F1, Organic, Non GMO

The Seed Savers Exchange -Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Organic Plant Description Also known as stem or asparagus lettuce, celtuce is a lettuce cultivar that produces edible, thick, crisp, and nutty-flavored stems and highly-toothed, dark-red and green leaves with a slightly bitter, yet surprisingly refreshing, flavor when eaten young. Very popular in Asia, celtuce stems are harvested when they reach a foot long and then typically sautés Growing Habits Edible leaves are best eaten about 4–5 weeks after planting, and the stems are ready when they reach about a foot tall (about 60 days). How to Harvest Celtuce leaves are best enjoyed when young and become more bitter with age. Cut the outer leaves as they mature. Celtuce stems, however, are why most gardeners grow this lettuce cultivar. ​​The stem is usually harvested at a length of around a foot and a diameter of around 1.5". Celtuce stems will last for three weeks or more when placed in a ziplock bag in a refrigerator vegetable drawer. How to Use Young ‘Cracoviensis’ celtuce leaves can be tossed in salads just like other lettuce leaves. ‘Cracoviensis’ celtuce stems have a mild, nutty, and crisp flavor that enhances salads, stir-fries, soups, and stews. In Asia, the stems are typically sliced and then stir-fried with more strongly flavored ingredients. To prepare the celtuce stem, peel off the tough outer skin to reveal the crunchy, juicy, and flavorful inner part. History of the Variety Seed Savers Exchange acquired this early-maturing variety in the 1990s from Mary Schultz, an Exchange lister in Washington state. ‘Cracoviensis’ celtuce makes its début in the Seed Savers Exchange catalog as a From the Collection variety in 2026. Ingredients: Lettuce, Onion, Celery, Flower, Butter or other fat, Water or Chicken Brown, Milk or Half & Half, Salt, Pepper Directions: Sauté diced onion and celery, then add flour and butter to make a brown roux that is somewhat dark but not quite as dark as for a gumbo. Add water or broth, some milk or half and half, and salt and pepper. Then add a copious number of lettuce leaves, like a colander full, and stir. Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes to wilt the lettuce. An option is to add a teaspoon of cider vinegar to your soup bowl. Characteristics: Organic Heirloom Crisp and juicy 16-18" wide From the Collection, 2025 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 Seed Depth: 1/4" Germination: 7-14 days Thin: 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange -Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Organic
<h2>Plant Description</h2>
Also known as stem or asparagus lettuce, celtuce is a lettuce cultivar that produces edible, thick, crisp, and nutty-flavored stems and highly-toothed, dark-red and green leaves with a slightly bitter, yet surprisingly refreshing, flavor when eaten young. Very popular in Asia, celtuce stems are harvested when they reach a foot long and then typically sautés
Growing Habits
Edible leaves are best eaten about 4–5 weeks after planting, and the stems are ready when they reach about a foot tall (about 60 days).
How to Harvest
Celtuce leaves are best enjoyed when young and become more bitter with age. Cut the outer leaves as they mature.  Celtuce stems, however, are why most gardeners grow this lettuce cultivar. ​​The stem is usually harvested at a length of around a foot and a diameter of around 1.5". Celtuce stems will last for three weeks or more when placed in a ziplock bag in a refrigerator vegetable drawer.
<h2>How to Use</h2>
Young ‘Cracoviensis’ celtuce leaves can be tossed in salads just like other lettuce leaves. ‘Cracoviensis’ celtuce stems have a mild, nutty, and crisp flavor that enhances salads, stir-fries, soups, and stews. In Asia, the stems are typically sliced and then stir-fried with more strongly flavored ingredients.  To prepare the celtuce stem, peel off the tough outer skin to reveal the crunchy, juicy, and flavorful inner part.
<h2>History of the Variety</h2>
Seed Savers Exchange acquired this early-maturing variety in the 1990s from Mary Schultz, an Exchange lister in Washington state. ‘Cracoviensis’ celtuce makes its début in the Seed Savers Exchange catalog as a From the Collection variety in 2026.
<h4>Ingredients:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Lettuce, Onion, Celery, Flower, Butter or other fat, Water or Chicken Brown, Milk or Half &amp; Half, Salt, Pepper</li>
</ul>
Directions: Sauté diced onion and celery, then add flour and butter to make a brown roux that is somewhat dark but not quite as dark as for a gumbo. Add water or broth, some milk or half and half, and salt and pepper. Then add a copious number of lettuce leaves, like a colander full, and stir. Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes to wilt the lettuce. An option is to add a teaspoon of cider vinegar to your soup bowl. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Heirloom</li>
<li>Crisp and juicy</li>
<li>16-18" wide</li>
<li>From the Collection, 2025</li>
</ul>
Instructions -
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Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed: 1" apart </li>
<li>Seed Depth: 1/4" </li>
<li>Germination: 7-14 days </li>
<li>Thin: 6-8" apart </li>
</ul>
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Red Ruffled Eggplant 1800's Heirloom (Used for decor)

Cracoviensis Celtuce,  Heirloom

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Broad-blocky, thick-walled fruits that are gorgeously orange when ripe. Plants are productive and resilient, covered in medium green peppers that ripen into a beautiful orange hue. Fruit is thick walled, juicy, clean and of incredible quality. Flavor is bright and fruity. This variety was a standout in our trials and is sure to become a grower favorite for its reliability and fruit quality. Developed by ReinSaat Breeding in Austria. Thick walls 3.5-4" fruits Open-Pollinated 10 Seeds Disease Resistance DetailsIntermediate Resistance: Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Instructions Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F. For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting. Plant 1/4" deep Plant Spacing: 12-18" Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers Harvest & Storage - Harvest first peppers promptly to stimulate further fruit production. Peppers can be harvested and eaten at either the unripe (green) or ripe (colored) stage. Colored peppers generally require 2 – 4 weeks longer. Store peppers at 50° - 54°F and 95% percent relative humidity. Chilling injury occurs at temperatures below 45°F. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Broad-blocky, thick-walled fruits that are gorgeously orange when ripe.
Plants are productive and resilient, covered in medium green peppers that ripen into a beautiful orange hue. Fruit is thick walled, juicy, clean and of incredible quality. Flavor is bright and fruity. This variety was a standout in our trials and is sure to become a grower favorite for its reliability and fruit quality. Developed by ReinSaat Breeding in Austria.
<ul>
<li>Thick walls</li>
<li>3.5-4" fruits</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>10 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Disease Resistance Details Intermediate Resistance: Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
Instructions 
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Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. 
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Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F.  For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.
<ul>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep </li>
<li>Plant Spacing: 12-18" 
</li>
<li>Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers </li>
</ul>
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Harvest &amp; Storage -
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Harvest first peppers promptly to stimulate further fruit production. Peppers can be harvested and eaten at either the unripe (green) or ripe (colored) stage.  Colored peppers generally require 2 – 4 weeks longer. 
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Store peppers at 50° - 54°F and 95% percent relative humidity. Chilling injury occurs at temperatures below 45°F. 
 
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Cubo Orange Sweet Pepper, Organic

Farao Cabbage by High Mowing Organic Seeds - Delicious, early heads are sweet and tender! Leaves are thin and juicy with a slight peppery bite, perfect for stir-fries and egg rolls. Small, uniform heads with attractive rosebud wrappers are great for smaller households and pack nicely in boxes. Round heads with a short core hold well in summer heat; habit suitable for dense plantings. Early fresh market 3-4 lb heads Hybrid 25 Seeds 63 days from transplants Disease Resistance DetailsIntermediate Resistance: Tip Burn Instructions - Cabbages prefer well-drained fertile soil that is within the range of 6.0-7.5 pH. A general guideline is 2-3 lbs of 8-16-16 fertilizer over 100 sq ft of the garden area two weeks before planting. If boron is not present in your soils, consider adding 1 Tbs per 100 sq ft. Direct sow when daytime soil temps warm to 75°F. Start seeds indoors or in cold frames 4-6 weeks before the planting date. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 75°F but seeds will germinate in soils as cool as 50°F. Cabbage is mature when the tight outer leaf of the head begins to fold back on itself. Cut heads flat on the underside. Cabbage is best stored at 32°F, with high humidity and good air circulation. Loose, well-drained fertile soils Plant 1/2" deep Space 10-18" apart for fresh market; 18-24" for storage and processing Row Spacing: 12-18" for fresh market; 18-34" for storage and processing Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Farao Cabbage by High Mowing Organic Seeds - Delicious, early heads are sweet and tender!
Leaves are thin and juicy with a slight peppery bite, perfect for stir-fries and egg rolls. Small, uniform heads with attractive rosebud wrappers are great for smaller households and pack nicely in boxes. Round heads with a short core hold well in summer heat; habit suitable for dense plantings.
<ul>
<li>Early fresh market</li>
<li>3-4 lb heads</li>
<li>Hybrid</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
<li>63 days from transplants </li>
</ul>
Disease Resistance Details Intermediate Resistance: Tip Burn
Instructions -
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Cabbages prefer well-drained fertile soil that is within the range of 6.0-7.5 pH. A general guideline is 2-3 lbs of 8-16-16 fertilizer over 100 sq ft of the garden area two weeks before planting.  If boron is not present in your soils, consider adding 1 Tbs per 100 sq ft. 
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Direct sow when daytime soil temps warm to 75°F. Start seeds indoors or in cold frames 4-6 weeks before the planting date. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 75°F but seeds will germinate in soils as cool as 50°F. 
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Cabbage is mature when the tight outer leaf of the head begins to fold back on itself. Cut heads flat on the underside. Cabbage is best stored at 32°F, with high humidity and good air circulation.
<ul>
<li>Loose, well-drained fertile soils </li>
<li>Plant 1/2" deep </li>
<li>Space 10-18" apart for fresh market; 18-24" for storage and processing </li>
<li>Row Spacing: 12-18" for fresh market; 18-34" for storage and processing </li>
</ul>
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Farao Cabbage, F1, Organic

Renee's Garden - Mascotte is the first true container green bean variety, perfect for patio pots and small space gardens. Developed by expert French breeders, these fast-growing compact, sturdy plants are extremely disease-resistant and produce heavy yields. You’ll enjoy their pretty cream colored blossoms, followed by super abundant, slender, crispy, delicious green beans. Beans are borne at the tops of the plants, so they are both ornamental and easy to harvest over a long period for garden to table eating. Characteristics: Containers and Small Space Gardening ~70 Seeds per packets Great for kids Instructions - Don’t plant too early; cold conditions prevent good bean germination. In late spring, when nights are securely above 55°F (13°C), sow seeds in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Poke seeds in 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart in rows 1 1/2 to 2 feet apart. When the beans are hard and smooth inside dry and leathery pods, harvest the whole crop at once, or, if frost or excessive rain threatens, pull entire plants and finish drying in a sheltered spot. Shell out the completely dry beans by hand or put whole pods in a pillowcase and whack it on the ground to “spill the beans” from the pods. Put cleaned, shelled beans in the freezer for 3 to 4 days to eliminate any insects, then store in glass jars in a cool dry place. Plant in: May-June for cold winters or March-June for mild winters Full sun Sow Seeds: 4" apart, 1" deep 7-10 days to germinate Days to Harvest: 85-92 dried Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - Mascotte is the first true container green bean variety, perfect for patio pots and small space gardens. Developed by expert French breeders, these fast-growing compact, sturdy plants are extremely disease-resistant and produce heavy yields. You’ll enjoy their pretty cream colored blossoms, followed by super abundant, slender, crispy, delicious green beans. Beans are borne at the tops of the plants, so they are both ornamental and easy to harvest over a long period for garden to table eating. 
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Containers and Small Space Gardening</li>
<li>~70 Seeds per packets</li>
<li>Great for kids</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Don’t plant too early; cold conditions prevent good bean germination. In late spring, when nights are securely above 55°F (13°C), sow seeds in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Poke seeds in 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart in rows 1 1/2 to 2 feet apart. 
When the beans are hard and smooth inside dry and leathery pods, harvest the whole crop at once, or, if frost or excessive rain threatens, pull entire plants and finish drying in a sheltered spot. Shell out the completely dry beans by hand or put whole pods in a pillowcase and whack it on the ground to “spill the beans” from the pods. Put cleaned, shelled beans in the freezer for 3 to 4 days to eliminate any insects, then store in glass jars in a cool dry place. 
<ul>
<li>Plant in: May-June for cold winters or March-June for mild winters</li>
<li>Full sun </li>
<li>Sow Seeds: 4" apart, 1" deep </li>
<li>7-10 days to germinate </li>
<li>Days to Harvest: 85-92 dried </li>
</ul>
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French Mascotte Container Bush Beans

New for 2025 - Seed Saver Exchange - If you’ve not yet tried this versatile, hardy, and easy-to-grow root vegetable, you're missing out! 'Giant Prague’ delivers a light celery flavor matched with a slight peppery taste and the classic sweetness of many root vegetables. Edible raw or cooked, celeriac excels in soups and casseroles and can be stored for up to eight months in a cool, dry place. 110-120 days. Mild, sweet celery flavor Can be eaten raw or cooked Excellent addition to soups and stews Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/8" deep in warm, moist soil, 10-12 weeks before planting outdoors. Transplant outdoors spacing 6" apart in 30" rows. Note: celeriac will bolt early if exposed to cool temperatures (below 55°F). Start indoors 10-12 weeks before the last frost Germinate 14 days Plant 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

New for 2025 - Seed Saver Exchange - If you’ve not yet tried this versatile, hardy, and easy-to-grow root vegetable, you're missing out! 'Giant Prague’ delivers a light celery flavor matched with a slight peppery taste and the classic sweetness of many root vegetables. Edible raw or cooked, celeriac excels in soups and casseroles and can be stored for up to eight months in a cool, dry place. 110-120 days.
<ul>
<li>Mild, sweet celery flavor</li>
<li>Can be eaten raw or cooked</li>
<li>Excellent addition to soups and stews</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/8" deep in warm, moist soil, 10-12 weeks before planting outdoors. Transplant outdoors spacing 6" apart in 30" rows. Note: celeriac will bolt early if exposed to cool temperatures (below 55°F).
<ul>
<li>Start indoors 10-12 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Germinate 14 days</li>
<li>Plant 24" apart</li>
<li>Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability</li>
</ul>

Giant Prague Celeriac, 1800's Heirloom

Granny Cantrell's Tomato- 69-80 days. The only tomato grown by Lettie Cantrell of West Liberty since the '40s.] Large beefsteak, 1+ lb, tasty fruit on large, vigorous plants. Lettie died in January 2006, at the age of 96. Her tomato was voted best flavor at the 2010 Monticello Tomato Tasting. Organic & Open-Pollinated Indeterminate Produces fruits over 2lbs 75 Days 40-50 Seeds per Packet, .16g Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36" Plants need trellising or staking Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Granny Cantrell's Tomato- 69-80 days. The only tomato grown by Lettie Cantrell of West Liberty since the '40s.] Large beefsteak, 1+ lb, tasty fruit on large, vigorous plants. Lettie died in January 2006, at the age of 96. Her tomato was voted best flavor at the 2010 Monticello Tomato Tasting. 
<ul>
<li>Organic &amp; Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Indeterminate</li>
<li>Produces fruits over 2lbs</li>
<li>75 Days</li>
<li>40-50 Seeds per Packet, .16g</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 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination 7-14 days
Plant apart 24-36" 
Plants need trellising or staking
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Granny Cantrell's German Red/Pink Tomato, KY Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - This Austrian crisphead variety produces tender, crisp, and exceptionally flavorful leaves on well-developed, uniform heads. Yellow-green leaves are light-purple along the head-forming leaf margins, while the outer leaves are highly toothed and blistered. Bolt-resistant plants reach 6-7" tall and 11-14" in diameter. Seed Savers Exchange acquired this variety from the late Mary Schultz, a SSE member and Exchange lister from Washington. Characteristics: Crisphead Yellow-green leaves with light-purple leaf margins Uniform lettuce heads Slow to bolt From the Collection, 2025 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 Seed Depth: 1/4" Germination: 7-14 days Thin: 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - This Austrian crisphead variety produces tender, crisp, and exceptionally flavorful leaves on well-developed, uniform heads. Yellow-green leaves are light-purple along the head-forming leaf margins, while the outer leaves are highly toothed and blistered. Bolt-resistant plants reach 6-7" tall and 11-14" in diameter. Seed Savers Exchange acquired this variety from the late Mary Schultz, a SSE member and Exchange lister from Washington.  
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>Crisphead</li>
<li>Yellow-green leaves with light-purple leaf margins</li>
<li>Uniform lettuce heads</li>
<li>Slow to bolt</li>
<li>From the Collection, 2025 
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed: 1" apart  
</li>
<li>Seed Depth: 1/4" </li>
<li>Germination: 7-14 days </li>
<li>Thin: 6-8" apart </li>
</ul>
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Grazer Krauthaeupte Lettuce, Heirloom

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Homestead 24 - This variety was developed for hot and humid regions. It sets fruit even in hot temperatures and is productive most of the growing season. The tomatoes are red and are slightly flattened in shape. Humidity Tolerant Organic & Open-Pollinated Semi-Indeterminate 8 Oz fruit 80 Days 40-50 Seeds per Packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. Sow indoors 6-8 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

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Homestead 24 - This variety was developed for hot and humid regions. It sets fruit even in hot temperatures and is productive most of the growing season. The tomatoes are red and are slightly flattened in shape. 
<ul>
<li>Humidity Tolerant </li>
<li>Organic &amp; Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Semi-Indeterminate</li>
<li>8 Oz fruit</li>
<li>80 Days</li>
<li>40-50 Seeds per Packet</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 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination 7-14 days
Plant apart 24-36" 
Plants need trellising or staking
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Homestead 24 Tomato, Organic, Heirloom 1966

Igor Brussels Sprouts - Winter hardy plants produce dark green sprouts abundantly on sturdy, vigorous stalks suitable for hand or mechanical harvest. Stalks are 30-32" tall and highly productive, without the need for pruning. Sweet, tender buds are tight and uniform with bottom sprouts that hold well while top sprouts fill out. Medium to late maturity with exceptional frost tolerance, allowing for harvest as late as January. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. From the breeders at HILD. High yielding Winter hardy Suited for sales on the stalk Hybrid Planting Instructions Cool season brassicas love the cooler weather. Timing harvest for the fall season to winter season for mild climates is important. We prefer to raise them as starts but they can be direct sown as well. Sow indoors 4 weeks before last frost or direct sow when the ground can be worked Sow 1/4” deep, Germination 5-10 days Plant apart 24" Continue to dress with compost nor other choice fertilizers every 30-45 days or so as they are heavy feeders Use row covers to protect from flea beetles, moths and other pests. Harvesting after a frost will yield very sweet Brussels.

Igor Brussels Sprouts - Winter hardy plants produce dark green sprouts abundantly on sturdy, vigorous stalks suitable for hand or mechanical harvest.
Stalks are 30-32" tall and highly productive, without the need for pruning. Sweet, tender buds are tight and uniform with bottom sprouts that hold well while top sprouts fill out. Medium to late maturity with exceptional frost tolerance, allowing for harvest as late as January. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. From the breeders at HILD.
<ul>
<li>High yielding</li>
<li>Winter hardy</li>
<li>Suited for sales on the stalk</li>
<li>Hybrid</li>
</ul>
Planting Instructions 
Cool season brassicas love the cooler weather. Timing harvest for the fall season to winter season for mild climates is important. We prefer to raise them as starts but they can be direct sown as well. 
<ul>
<li>Sow indoors 4 weeks before last frost or direct sow when the ground can be worked </li>
<li>Sow 1/4” deep, Germination 5-10 days</li>
<li>Plant apart 24" </li>
<li>Continue to dress with compost nor other choice fertilizers every 30-45 days or so as they are heavy feeders </li>
<li>Use row covers to protect from flea beetles, moths and other pests.</li>
<li>Harvesting after a frost will yield very sweet Brussels. </li>
</ul>

Igor Brussels Sprouts, F1, Organic,

Producing crunchy, sweet, and fruity snap beans with an apple-grape flavor, this runner bean might unseat your favorite snap bean. In addition to tasting great fresh, the variety produces dry beans with a slightly sweet, earthy flavor and a smooth texture. A strong climber with beautiful flowers, the variety was developed by W. Deal & Sons Ltd., Kelvedon, Essex, England; introduced in 1950; and given to Seed Savers Exchange in 1981 by famed bean collector John Withee. Rarely available in the United States commercial seed trade, it is a marvel to be enjoyed. Characteristics: Red blossoms Unique Scent Beans mature to black and speckled mauve Used for ornamental purposes or as small snap pods or green shell beans Pole bean 75 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Runner beans prefer full sun, although they tolerate part shade very well. Young pods can be eaten whole, or the beans can be eaten fresh or dried. Even the flowers are edible. Direct Seed 2" apart Seed Depth: 1" Rows Apart: 24-36" Support: Trellis, tepee, or netting Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Producing crunchy, sweet, and fruity snap beans with an apple-grape flavor, this runner bean might unseat your favorite snap bean. In addition to tasting great fresh, the variety produces dry beans with a slightly sweet, earthy flavor and a smooth texture. A strong climber with beautiful flowers, the variety was developed by W. Deal &amp; Sons Ltd., Kelvedon, Essex, England; introduced in 1950; and given to Seed Savers Exchange in 1981 by famed bean collector John Withee. Rarely available in the United States commercial seed trade, it is a marvel to be enjoyed.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Red blossoms</li>
<li>Unique Scent</li>
<li>Beans mature to black and speckled mauve</li>
<li>Used for ornamental purposes or as small snap pods or green shell beans</li>
<li>Pole bean</li>
<li>75 days</li>
<li>25 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. Runner beans prefer full sun, although they tolerate part shade very well. Young pods can be eaten whole, or the beans can be eaten fresh or dried. Even the flowers are edible.
Direct Seed 2" apart
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Seed Depth: 1"
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Rows Apart: 24-36"
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Support: Trellis, tepee, or netting
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Kelvedon Runner Bean, 1950 Heirloom, British Origin

The Seed Savers Exchange -This large, beautiful crisphead lettuce is truly versatile, delivering very crisp, very juicy, and very tasty leaves that excel in everything from salads to (yes!) soups. Plants reach 8-10" tall and 16-18" wide and produce firm, uniform heads and green-gray leaves with highly toothed margins. Lettuce lovers can thank the Kovacs family for this remarkable variety, which has been stewarded by the family for at least 120 years. Donor James Kovacs of Fisherville, Kentucky, noted that his grandfather (John Kovacs) brought this seed with him when he emigrated from Hungary to Pennsylvania in 1905. It’s the main ingredient in a family soup recipe that also contains sautéed onion and celery in a brown roux, with water or chicken broth, milk or half-and-half, and salt and pepper. Here is the recipe for those that are interested. ‘Kovacs Family Heirloom’ Lettuce Soup “This soup recipe, akin to a cream of spinach soup, was handed down from my grandparents to my parents to me,” James Kovacs of Fisherville, Kentucky, wrote in a letter that accompanied his seed donation. “In the Great Depression, all of the ingredients were [combined to make] free meals from the farm.” Ingredients: Lettuce, Onion, Celery, Flower, Butter or other fat, Water or Chicken Brown, Milk or Half & Half, Salt, Pepper Directions: Sauté diced onion and celery, then add flour and butter to make a brown roux that is somewhat dark but not quite as dark as for a gumbo. Add water or broth, some milk or half and half, and salt and pepper. Then add a copious number of lettuce leaves, like a colander full, and stir. Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes to wilt the lettuce. An option is to add a teaspoon of cider vinegar to your soup bowl. Characteristics: Organic Heirloom Crisp and juicy 16-18" wide From the Collection, 2025 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 Seed Depth: 1/4" Germination: 7-14 days Thin: 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange -This large, beautiful crisphead lettuce is truly versatile, delivering very crisp, very juicy, and very tasty leaves that excel in everything from salads to (yes!) soups.  Plants reach 8-10" tall and 16-18" wide and produce firm, uniform heads and green-gray leaves with highly toothed margins.  Lettuce lovers can thank the Kovacs family for this remarkable variety, which has been stewarded by the family for at least 120 years. Donor James Kovacs of Fisherville, Kentucky, noted that his grandfather (John Kovacs) brought this seed with him when he emigrated from Hungary to Pennsylvania in 1905. It’s the main ingredient in a family soup recipe that also contains sautéed onion and celery in a brown roux, with water or chicken broth, milk or half-and-half, and salt and pepper. Here is the recipe for those that are interested.  
<h3>‘Kovacs Family Heirloom’ Lettuce Soup</h3>
“This soup recipe, akin to a cream of spinach soup, was handed down from my grandparents to my parents to me,” James Kovacs of Fisherville, Kentucky, wrote in a letter that accompanied his seed donation. “In the Great Depression, all of the ingredients were [combined to make] free meals from the farm.”
<h4>Ingredients:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Lettuce, Onion, Celery, Flower, Butter or other fat, Water or Chicken Brown, Milk or Half &amp; Half, Salt, Pepper</li>
</ul>
Directions: Sauté diced onion and celery, then add flour and butter to make a brown roux that is somewhat dark but not quite as dark as for a gumbo. Add water or broth, some milk or half and half, and salt and pepper. Then add a copious number of lettuce leaves, like a colander full, and stir. Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes to wilt the lettuce. An option is to add a teaspoon of cider vinegar to your soup bowl. 
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Heirloom</li>
<li>Crisp and juicy</li>
<li>16-18" wide 
</li>
<li>From the Collection, 2025 
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed: 1" apart  
</li>
<li>Seed Depth: 1/4" </li>
<li>Germination: 7-14 days </li>
<li>Thin: 6-8" apart </li>
</ul>
 Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Kovacs Family Lettuce, 1800's Hungary Heirloom

Renee's Garden Seeds - Little Crunch is a delicious new snap pea developed especially for growing in containers. These versatile and ornamental 24-30 inch vines grow quickly and reward you with lots of chubby, crunchy-sweet pods that make scrumptious, fresh-from-the-vine snacks and fast stirfries. Train the little vines up short supports and they’re even easier to pick. Great for growing with kids who love to eat them snapped fresh off the vine. Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO 24-30" vines 13g of seeds, ~45 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. These are designed for a small spaces and containers. Place 5 peas per squrae foot. Direct Seed 2-3" apart Plant 1/2" deep Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Renee's Garden Seeds -  Little Crunch is a delicious new snap pea developed especially for growing in containers. These versatile and ornamental 24-30 inch vines grow quickly and reward you with lots of chubby, crunchy-sweet pods that make scrumptious, fresh-from-the-vine snacks and fast stirfries. Train the little vines up short supports and they’re even easier to pick. Great for growing with kids who love to eat them snapped fresh off the vine.
<ul>
<li>Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO 
</li>
<li>24-30" vines</li>
<li>13g of seeds, ~45 seeds</li>
</ul>
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. These are designed for a small spaces and containers. Place 5 peas per squrae foot. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 2-3" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1/2" deep</li>
</ul>
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Little Crunch Snap Peas, Container or Hanging Baskets

Renee's Garden Seeds - This highly productive, 5-8 foot tall vining snap pea has eye-catching bicolored purple blossoms that really shine in the garden. These pretty flowers are soon followed by an abundance of well filled, crunchy-sweet, plump pods. Keep the succulent pods picked (they are delicious right off the vine) and the vines will keep producing pods over a long harvest season. Sow again mid to late summer for fall harvest. Magnolia Blossom vines easily twine up any vertical supports making it quick and easy to harvest them. Characteristics: The sweet and crisp flavor Vines grow to 7-8 feet Snap pea 13g or ~45 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

Renee's Garden Seeds - This highly productive, 5-8 foot tall vining snap pea has eye-catching bicolored purple blossoms that really shine in the garden. These pretty flowers are soon followed by an abundance of well filled, crunchy-sweet, plump pods. Keep the succulent pods picked (they are delicious right off the vine) and the vines will keep producing pods over a long harvest season. Sow again mid to late summer for fall harvest. Magnolia Blossom vines easily twine up any vertical supports making it quick and easy to harvest them.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>The sweet and crisp flavor</li>
<li>Vines grow to 7-8 feet</li>
<li>Snap pea</li>
<li>13g or ~45 Seeds</li>
</ul>
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.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 2-3" apart 
</li>
<li>Plant 1/2" deep</li>
<li>Plant Rows 24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Magnoila Blossom Snap Pea, Tall Peas

Mint seeds - This package contains a variety of mints, all so you can pick your favorites and plant those in the garden or in pots. Spearmint, Peppermint, Menthol Mint and more will be found as seeds. Characteristics: Perennial in zones 4-10 Plants grow to 1-3 feet tall Spearmint, Peppermint, Menthol Mint and more 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. Spearmint will spread vigorously; to control its runners plant in a container sunk into ground. Prefers average well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions. Sow 1/8" deep Germination 7-10 days

Mint seeds - This package contains a variety of mints, all so you can pick your favorites and plant those in the garden or in pots. Spearmint, Peppermint, Menthol Mint and more will be found as seeds. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Perennial in zones 4-10</li>
<li>Plants grow to 1-3 feet tall 
</li>
<li>Spearmint, Peppermint, Menthol Mint and more</li>
</ul>
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. Spearmint will spread vigorously; to control its runners plant in a container sunk into ground. Prefers average well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions.
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/8" deep</li>
<li>Germination 7-10 days</li>
</ul>

Mint Seeds - Ancient Herbs and Pollinator Plants

Nautic Brussels Sprouts - Disease resistant variety for a reliable crop of tightly wrapped sprouts. Nautic F1's sprouts are spaced further apart, allowing plants to dry out quickly to avoid spread of disease and making it easier to harvest individual sprouts. Vigorous and sturdy plants with 1" sprouts. Easy to harvest Hybrid 10 Seeds per packet 120 days to harvest Disease Resistance DetailsHigh Resistance: Fusarium YellowsIntermediate Resistance: Black Rot Planting Instructions Cool season brassicas love the cooler weather. Timing harvest for the fall season to winter season for mild climates is important. We prefer to raise them as starts but they can be direct sown as well. Sow indoors 4 weeks before last frost or direct sow when the ground can be worked Sow 1/4” deep, Germination 5-10 days Plant apart 24" Continue to dress with compost nor other choice fertilizers every 30-45 days or so as they are heavy feeders Use row covers to protect from flea beetles, moths and other pests. Harvesting after a frost will yield very sweet Brussels.

Nautic Brussels Sprouts - Disease resistant variety for a reliable crop of tightly wrapped sprouts.
Nautic F1's sprouts are spaced further apart, allowing plants to dry out quickly to avoid spread of disease and making it easier to harvest individual sprouts. Vigorous and sturdy plants with 1" sprouts.
<ul>
<li>Easy to harvest</li>
<li>Hybrid</li>
<li>10 Seeds per packet</li>
<li>120 days to harvest </li>
</ul>
Disease Resistance Details High Resistance: Fusarium Yellows Intermediate Resistance: Black Rot
Planting Instructions 
Cool season brassicas love the cooler weather. Timing harvest for the fall season to winter season for mild climates is important. We prefer to raise them as starts but they can be direct sown as well. 
<ul>
<li>Sow indoors 4 weeks before last frost or direct sow when the ground can be worked </li>
<li>Sow 1/4” deep, Germination 5-10 days</li>
<li>Plant apart 24" </li>
<li>Continue to dress with compost nor other choice fertilizers every 30-45 days or so as they are heavy feeders </li>
<li>Use row covers to protect from flea beetles, moths and other pests.</li>
<li>Harvesting after a frost will yield very sweet Brussels. </li>
</ul>

Nautic Brussels Sprouts, F1, Organic,

Seed Savers Exchange - Distinctively spicy and tangy, ‘Palla Rossa’ radicchio makes a delicious addition to any mixed-greens salad. It loses bitterness (and actually becomes sweeter) when cooked; Italians typically grill it with a bit of olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper. Biennial plants develop striking red heads that reach up to 4" in diameter and green outer leaves are the most typically eaten when young as baby greens. A gorgeous plant, radicchio was featured as an ornamental in the botanical gardens of Venetian aristocracy. 90 days. Quick growing 65-85 days 100 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Plant out when a light frost is still possible. Can also be directly sown outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant closer together or cover centers for well-blanched, tender stems. Recommended to add calcium when planting. Thrives in cool weather and can withstand light frost. Amend with compost and apply mulch at base. Sow indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost Plant Outdoors: 8-12" Apart Germinate 5-7 days 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)

Seed Savers Exchange  - Distinctively spicy and tangy, ‘Palla Rossa’ radicchio makes a delicious addition to any mixed-greens salad. It loses bitterness (and actually becomes sweeter) when cooked; Italians typically grill it with a bit of olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper. Biennial plants develop striking red heads that reach up to 4" in diameter and green outer leaves are the most typically eaten when young as baby greens. A gorgeous plant, radicchio was featured as an ornamental in the botanical gardens of Venetian aristocracy. 90 days. 
<ul>
<li>Quick growing</li>
<li>65-85 days</li>
<li>100 Seeds per packet</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Plant out when a light frost is still possible. Can also be directly sown outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant closer together or cover centers for well-blanched, tender stems. Recommended to add calcium when planting. Thrives in cool weather and can withstand light frost. Amend with compost and apply mulch at base. 
Sow indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost
<meta charset="utf-8">Plant Outdoors: 8-12" Apart
Germinate 5-7 days
Light: Full Sun 
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Palla Rossa Radicchio, Chicory, over 300 years old, pre 1700 heirloom

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Persimmon Tomato 88 days. Bicolored beefsteaks up to 2 lbs, great color and flavor. Yellow and red inside and out; color is mostly yellow with a red blush and red core on the blossom end. Ripens uniformly, keeps well for a beefsteak. Heat Tolerant Organic & Open-Pollinated Indeterminate Amazingly large tomatoes 88 Days .16grams or ~40-50 Seeds per Packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. Sow indoors 6-8 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

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Persimmon Tomato 88 days. Bicolored beefsteaks up to 2 lbs, great color and flavor. Yellow and red inside and out; color is mostly yellow with a red blush and red core on the blossom end. Ripens uniformly, keeps well for a beefsteak.
<ul>
<li>Heat Tolerant </li>
<li>Organic &amp; Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Indeterminate</li>
<li>Amazingly large tomatoes</li>
<li>88 Days</li>
<li>.16grams or ~40-50 Seeds per Packet</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.
<ul>
<li>Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost</li>
<li>Germination 7-14 days</li>
<li>Plant apart 24-36" </li>
<li>Plants need trellising or staking</li>
</ul>
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Persimmon Tomato, Organic

Firefly Farm & Mercantile's Red Rocoto Pepper is sure to bring some flavor to your culinary creations. This pepper has a few other names such as Locoto and Manzano. Native to Peru and Boliva, it is sought after for its flavor and hear. It has black seeds which is a very rare trait in peppers. Open-Pollinated Strong resistance to TMV Mildly Hot pepper, 30,000 to 100,000 Scoville Units 100-120 days from transplant 10 Seeds This pepper has such an amazing array of ways to use it. These hardy pepper plants will grow for years if protected from heavy frost and freezing. For those in areas where it is a shrub you will be produced with a multitude of peppers on subsequent years. Seeds can be hard to germinate, keep them over 75 degrees F. Plants will then do great in cooler climates as the mountain life is where they were cultiavted for centuries. Keep fruit on plant until you are ready to use. Instructions - Sow seeds ¼” deep 8 weeks before the last frost. Peppers germinate best in warm soil above 70 degrees F. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" deep Germinates in 14 days Plant Rows 12-24" apart

Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile's Red Rocoto Pepper is sure to bring some flavor to your culinary creations. This pepper has a few other names such as Locoto and Manzano. Native to Peru and Boliva, it is sought after for its flavor and hear. It has black seeds which is a very rare trait in peppers. 
<ul>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Strong resistance to TMV</li>
<li>Mildly Hot pepper, 30,000 to 100,000 Scoville Units</li>
<li>100-120 days from transplant</li>
<li>10 Seeds</li>
</ul>
This pepper has such an amazing array of ways to use it. These hardy pepper plants will grow for years if protected from heavy frost and freezing. For those in areas where it is a shrub you will be produced with a multitude of peppers on subsequent years. 
Seeds can be hard to germinate, keep them over 75 degrees F. Plants will then do great in cooler climates as the mountain life is where they were cultiavted for centuries. Keep fruit on plant until you are ready to use.  
Instructions - Sow seeds ¼” deep 8 weeks before the last frost. Peppers germinate best in warm soil above 70 degrees F. 
<ul>
<li>Sow indoors 6-8 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>

Red Rocoto Pepper, Heirloom from the Andes Mountains

Southport Red Globe (Allium cepa) delivers vibrant red-purple skin over uniform 3-4" globe-shaped bulbs, with crisp white flesh ringed in red and a mild, sweet flavor perfect for grilling, pickling, or fresh eating. Superior storage (5-8 months) keeps them market-fresh all winter! Historical Charm A ruby-red selection from the original Southport Globe line, developed in Southport, Connecticut, USA and introduced in 1873. Preserved by Seed Savers Exchange since the 1970s; a customer magnet for visual appeal. Growing Highlights Trait Details Type Long-day red onion (thrives 35-45°N latitudes) Days to Maturity 105-115 days from transplant Planting Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost; space 4-6" apart in rows 12" wide Yield Abundant; tight necks prevent splitting/bolting Storage Excellent keeper; color holds through months Pests/Disease Solid heirloom resistance; rotate annually "Bold red globes that pop on shelves and plates—your shoppers' new favorite!" Detailed Planting Instructions Follow these steps for bumper crops: Timing: Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before your last spring frost (e.g., February-March in zones 5-7). Soil Prep: Choose well-drained, fertile soil with pH 6.0-7.0. Amend with compost; full sun (6-8+ hours/day). Sowing: Sow seeds ¼-½" deep in trays/cells. Keep at 70-75°F; thin to strongest seedlings. Harden off transplants. Transplanting: Plant pencil-thick seedlings 4-6" apart in rows 12-18" apart after frost risk (soil 45°F+). Firm soil around roots. Care: Water consistently (1"/week); mulch to retain moisture. Fertilize lightly with balanced organic (e.g., 5-10-10) every 4 weeks. Weed diligently. Harvest: 105-115 days; pull when 50-75% tops yellow/fall over. Cure in shade 1-2 weeks, then store cool/dry.

Southport Red Globe (Allium cepa) delivers vibrant red-purple skin over uniform 3-4" globe-shaped bulbs, with crisp white flesh ringed in red and a mild, sweet flavor perfect for grilling, pickling, or fresh eating. Superior storage (5-8 months) keeps them market-fresh all winter!
<h3 id="Historical Charm" data-line="9">Historical Charm</h3>
<ul data-line="10">
<li data-line="10">A ruby-red selection from the original Southport Globe line, developed in Southport, Connecticut, USA and introduced in 1873. 
</li>
<li data-line="11">Preserved by Seed Savers Exchange since the 1970s; a customer magnet for visual appeal.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="Growing Highlights" data-line="13">Growing Highlights</h3>
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<thead data-line="14">
<tr data-line="14">
<th>Trait</th>
<th>Details</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="16">
<tr data-line="16">
<td>Type</td>
<td>Long-day red onion (thrives 35-45°N latitudes)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="17">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>105-115 days from transplant</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="18">
<td>Planting</td>
<td>Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost; space 4-6" apart in rows 12" wide</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="19">
<td>Yield</td>
<td>Abundant; tight necks prevent splitting/bolting</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="20">
<td>Storage</td>
<td>Excellent keeper; color holds through months</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="21">
<td>Pests/Disease</td>
<td>Solid heirloom resistance; rotate annually</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<blockquote data-line="23">
"Bold red globes that pop on shelves and plates—your shoppers' new favorite!"
</blockquote>
<h3 id="Detailed Planting Instructions" data-line="13">Detailed Planting Instructions</h3>
Follow these steps for bumper crops:
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<li data-line="15">
Timing: Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before your last spring frost (e.g., February-March in zones 5-7).</li>
<li data-line="16">
Soil Prep: Choose well-drained, fertile soil with pH 6.0-7.0. Amend with compost; full sun (6-8+ hours/day).</li>
<li data-line="17">
Sowing: Sow seeds ¼-½" deep in trays/cells. Keep at 70-75°F; thin to strongest seedlings. Harden off transplants.</li>
<li data-line="18">
Transplanting: Plant pencil-thick seedlings 4-6" apart in rows 12-18" apart after frost risk (soil 45°F+). Firm soil around roots.</li>
<li data-line="19">
Care: Water consistently (1"/week); mulch to retain moisture. Fertilize lightly with balanced organic (e.g., 5-10-10) every 4 weeks. Weed diligently.</li>
<li data-line="20">
Harvest: 105-115 days; pull when 50-75% tops yellow/fall over. Cure in shade 1-2 weeks, then store cool/dry.</li>
</ol>

Southport Red Globe Onion, 1873 Hierloom. Organic options available

Southport Red Globe Onion Seed, 1873 Hierloom. Organic options available

Firefly Farm 1.75g (~500 Seeds) Seeds

Firefly Farm Organic 1.75g (~500 Seeds) Seeds

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High Mowing Organic Seeds - Large, productive plants with beautiful, medium to dark green fruit. One of our most uniform open pollinated zucchinis in fruit shape and color, plants produce abundantly on short stems. Leaves are large and variegated and fruit are covered in beautiful tiny flecks of contrasting color with defined, attractive ridges. Productive Variegated leaves Harvest at 6-9" Open-Pollinated 1/8 oz seeds Instructions Plants need loose, fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of nitrogen and a pH of 5.8-6.8. Fertilize seedlings with fish emulsion if the leaves are yellow. Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 2 weeks if transplanting. Direct seed as soon as the chance of all frost has passed or start transplants 3-4 weeks before the planting date. The optimum soil temperature for germination is about 85ºF. Many growers plant multiple successions of summer squash during a season to ensure a continuous harvest, transplanting the first succession immediately after a frost-free day and the final succession three months before the expected first frost. Plant 1/2-1" deep Plant Spacing: 12-24" Row Spacing: 5-6' Harvest & Storage: Best quality fruit is harvested at 5 – 8” or smaller, while skin is soft and somewhat glossy. Harvest fruits every other day to for the best size and quality and to maintain plants’ productivity. Fruits are very perishable but will store for 3 to 4 days at 35 - 40ºF and 90% relative humidity. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Stardust Zucchini, Organic

Seedsaver Exchange - What makes this productive plum tomato so unique? It has very little acid, allowing its natural sweetness to elevate the overall flavor of salads, sauces, and other dishes. Tall, wispy plants produce pale-yellow tomatoes in clusters of three to four; tomatoes measure 2.5-3" long and 1.5-2" wide. Seed Savers Exchange received this midseason-maturing tomato in 2016 from Dr. Jeff McCormack, founder of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. He noted that the tomatoes hail from Coeburn, Virginia; have been passed down for generations; and are likely named for Willie Yates, whose grandfather also grew the variety. Indeterminate. Characteristics: 85 days from transplant Organic Low Acid Tomato Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36" Plants need trellising or staking Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Willie's Garden Tomato, Heirloom, Organic

Seedsaver Exchange - This marvelous Italian heirloom delivers both in the garden and on the plate! Highly productive plants bear plenty of long, slender, curved fruits that wrap around vines, trellises, and sometimes one another. Squash measures 2-3" in diameter, widening to 4-5" at the bulbous blossom end and weighing from 5-8 pounds at maturity. ‘Zucchetta Rampicante’ excels as a summer squash—it’s tender, mild, and sweet—but has also long been used in Italy as a winter squash in pies, ravioli, and gnocchi. Immature fruits are pale green with white streaks; mature squash are tan with white streaks. Seed Savers Exchange received this variety in the early 2000s from Jaime Poris, an Exchange lister in Boulder Creek, California, who had purchased the variety in 1990 from R.H. Shumway. Characteristics: Organic Summer or winter squash Highly Productive From the Collection, 2025 20 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Zucchetta Rampicanta Squash, Tromboncino, pre-1850 Italian Heirloom, Organic Zucchini

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<li>Personal Information That May Be Collected.</li>
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<li>Identifying Information.&nbsp;In order to make a purchase, the Company will request a user to provide certain personal identifying information, which may include: name, postal address, e-mail address, telephone number, facsimile number, method of payment, and, if applicable, credit card number. We may request additional information necessary to establish and maintain customer's account.</li>
<li>Service Quality Monitoring.&nbsp;Some transactions on the Site may require a customer to telephone the Company, or the Company to call the customer. We will not contact you by telephone without your prior consent, except to confirm an order placed online and/or to inform a customer of the status of such order. Customer should be aware that it is our practice to monitor, and in some cases record such calls for staff training or quality assurance purposes.</li>
<li>Information from Children.&nbsp;The Company does not sell products or services for purchase by children, and will not collect or post information from a child under the age of 18 without the involvement of a parent or guardian. The Company does not use personally identifying information collected from children for marketing or promotional purposes, and does not disclose such information to any third party for any purpose whatsoever.</li>
<li>Lost or Stolen Information.&nbsp;If a customer's password is lost or stolen, the customer should promptly notify the Company in order to enable us to cancel the lost or stolen information and to update its records with a changed password. We do not have access for credit cards used for transactions as they are on a secured platform hosted by Shopify.</li>
<li>Chat Rooms, Forums and Bulletin Boards.&nbsp;If customer participates in a Company chat room, discussion forum, or posts messages to a Company bulletin board, customer should be aware that the information disclosed and shared will be broadly available to other persons, both inside of and/or outside the Company, who have access to that chat room, forum or bulletin board. Some individual Company chat rooms, forums or bulletin boards have additional rules and conditions regarding participation. Also, participant's expressed opinion is his or her own and should not be considered as reflecting the opinion of the Company.</li>
<li>Links to Other Websites.&nbsp;Our Site may contain links to other web sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those other websites.</li>
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<li>Uses Made of the Information.</li>
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<li>Limited Uses Identified.&nbsp;Without customer's prior consent, the Company will not use your personal identifiable information for any purpose other than that for which it is submitted. We use personal identifiable information to reply to inquiries, handle complaints, provide operational notices and in program record-keeping. We also process billing and business requests related to Site participation.</li>
<li>Marketing Uses.&nbsp;Unless customer marks an "x" on the opt-out option box herein provided, the Company reserves the right to provide customer via email with information about the Site, our products and services, and related information in which customer has indicated an interest. Through our agents we will market to current and potential customers through Google, Facebook, Instagram, and Email.</li>
<li>Stored Information Uses.&nbsp;The Company stores and retains the information provided by customers. This information is used to compile a customer’s purchase history in order to enable us to recommend products, services, or special offers that would be of interest to a customer. Stored information is also used by us and/or our agents: to support customer interaction with the Site; to deliver customer purchases; and/or to contact customer again about our other services and products.</li>
<li>Online Advertising.&nbsp;Some companies that help the Company deliver interactive on-line advertising, such as banner ads, may collect and use information about our customers to help us better understand the types of advertising or promotions that are most appealing to our customers. After it is collected the information is aggregated so it is not identifiable to a specific individual.</li>
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<li>Disclosure of the Information.</li>
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<li>Within Corporate Organization.&nbsp;The Company works with other companies, including manufacturers and shippers from around the world. We may share your personal information within our corporate organization and with our manufacturers and shippers, and may transfer the information to countries in the world where we conduct business. Some countries may provide less legal protection for customer personal information. In such countries we will still handle customer personal information in the manner describe herein.</li>
<li>Mergers and Acquisitions.&nbsp;Circumstances may arise where for business reasons, we decide to sell, buy, merge or otherwise reorganize its businesses in the United States or some other country. Such a transaction may involve the disclosure of personal identifying information to prospective or actual purchasers, and/or receiving such information from sellers. It is our practice to seek appropriate protection for information in these types of transactions.</li>
<li>Agents.&nbsp;The Company employs or engages other companies and individuals to perform business functions on our behalf. These persons are provided with personal identifying information required to perform their functions, but are prohibited by contract from using the information for other purposes. These persons engage in a variety of functions which include, but are not limited to, fulfilling orders, delivering packages, removing repetitive information from customer lists, analyzing data, providing marketing assistance, processing credit card payments and providing customer services.</li>
<li>Affiliated Businesses.&nbsp;The Company works closely with affiliated businesses operating web site stores, providing services or selling products on each other's websites. These businesses identify themselves to customers. Customer information related to a transaction with an affiliated business is shared with that affiliated business.</li>
<li>Marketing Analysis by Third Parties.&nbsp;The Company reserves the right to disclose to third parties personal information about customers for marketing analysis; however, any information disclosed will be in the form of aggregate data that does not describe or identify an individual customer.</li>
<li>Disclosure to Governmental Authorities.&nbsp;Under certain circumstances, personal information may be subject to disclosure pursuant to a judicial or other government subpoenas, warrants or orders.</li>
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<li>Use of Computer Tracking Technologies.</li>
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<li>No Tracking of Personal Information.&nbsp;The Site is not set up to track, collect or distribute personal information not entered by visitors. Through the Site access logs we do collect clickstream data and HTTP protocol elements, which generate certain kinds of non-identifying Site usage data, such as the number of hits and visits to our Site. This information is used for internal purposes by technical support staff for research and development, user analysis and business decision making, all of which provides better services to the public. The statistics garnered, which contain no personal information and cannot be used to gather such information, may also be provided to third parties.</li>
<li>Use of Cookies.&nbsp;The Company, or its third party vendors, collects non-identifiable and personal information through the use of various technologies, including "cookies". A cookie is an alphanumeric identifier that a website can transfer to customer's hard drive through customer's browser. The cookie is then stored on customer's computer as an anonymous tag that identifies the customer's computer, but not the customer. Cookies may be sent by the Company or its third party vendors. Customer can set its browser to notify customer before a cookie is received, giving an opportunity to decide whether to accept the cookie. Customer may also set its browser to turn off cookies; however, some websites may not then work properly.</li>
<li>Use of Web Technologies.&nbsp;The Company may also use web beacons or other&nbsp;&nbsp;technologies to better tailor the Site to provide better customer service. If these beacons or technologies are in use, when a visitor accesses these pages of the Site, a non-identifiable notice of that visit is generated which may be processed by Company or by its suppliers. Web beacons usually work in conjunction with cookies. If customer does not want cookie information to be associated with customer's visits to these pages, customer can set its browser to turn off cookies; however, web beacon and other technologies will still detect visits to these pages, but the notices they generate cannot be associated with other non-identifiable cookie information and are disregarded.</li>
<li>Collection of Non-Identifiable Information.&nbsp;The Company may collect non-identifiable information from user visits to the Site in order to provide better customer service. Examples of such collecting include: traffic analysis, such as tracking of the domains from which users visit, or tracking numbers of visitors; measuring visitor activity on the Site; website and system administration; user analysis; and business decision making. Such information is sometimes known as "clickstream data." We or our contractors may use this data to analyze trends and statistics.</li>
<li>Collection of Personal Information.&nbsp;The Company collects personal identifying information from customer during a transaction. We may extract some personally identifying information about that transaction in a non-identifiable format and combine it with other non-identifiable information, such as clickstream data. This information is used and analyzed only at an aggregate level (not at an individual level) to help us understand trends and patterns. This information is not reviewed at an individual level.</li>
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<li>Information Security.</li>
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<li>No Liability for Acts of Third Parties.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company will exercise all reasonable efforts to safeguard the confidentiality of customer personal information. However, transmissions protected by industry standard security technology and implemented by human beings cannot be made absolutely secure. Consequently, we shall not be liable for unauthorized disclosure of personal information due to no fault of the Company including, but not limited to, errors in transmission and unauthorized acts of our employees, independent contractors or other third parties.</li>
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<li>Privacy Policy Changes and Opt-Out Rights.</li>
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<li>Changes to Privacy Policy.&nbsp;This privacy notice was last updated on the date set forth at the end of the policy. The Company reserves the right to change or update our privacy policy statement at any time by posting the modified policy. Any such modifications shall be effective immediately. You can view the most recent version of these terms at any time at Fireflyfarmandmercantile.com. Each use by you shall constitute and be deemed your unconditional acceptance of this Agreement, unless you have clicked the “x” on the opt-out option box herein.</li>
<li>Opt-Out Right.&nbsp;Customer and/or prospective customer has the right at any time to cease permitting personal information to be collected, used or disclosed by the Company and/or by any third parties with whom we have shared and/or transferred such personal information. Right of cancellation may be exercised by contacting us via e-mail, telephone or certified mail. After processing the cancellation, we will delete customer or prospective customer's personal information from its data base.</li>
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<li>Access Rights to Data.</li>
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<li>Information Maintained by Us.&nbsp;Upon customer's request, the Company will provide a reasonable description of customer's personally identifiable information that we maintain in our data bank. The Company can be contacted by e-mail at&nbsp;andre@fireflyfarmandmercantile.com or 27960 Market Rd, Cashton, WI 54619.</li>
<li>Corrections and Changes to Personal Information.&nbsp;Help us to keep customer personal information accurate. If customer's personal information changes, or if customer notes an error upon review of customer information that we have on file, please promptly e-mail us at&nbsp;[Email address]&nbsp;and provide the new or correct information.</li>
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<li>Accountability.</li>
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<li>Questions, Problems and Complaints.&nbsp;If you have a question about this policy statement, or a complaint about the Company’s compliance with this privacy policy, you may contact us by e-mail&nbsp;andre@fireflyfarmandmercantile.com</li>
<li>Terms of Use.&nbsp;If customer chooses make a purchase of goods or services from the Company via the Site, customer's action is hereby deemed acceptance of the Company’s practices described in this policy statement. Any dispute over privacy between customer and the Company is subject to the provisions of this notice and to our Website Terms of Use and our Terms and Conditions of Online Sales each of which is hereby incorporated herein and which can be found on our home page at&nbsp;Fireflyfarmandmercantile.com.&nbsp;</li>
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PRIVACY POLICY

If for any reason you are not happy with a purchase, please email us at andre@fireflyfarmandmercantile.com so we can assist.&nbsp; We do provide refunds up to 10 days of you receiving merchandise. We may ask for the product to be returned to be eligible for a refund. We do not do refunds for shipping unless it is something we feel we could have done better. Carriers often don’t deliver based on their own timelines but you can always pick up at our garden shop too. Unlike most online garden retailers we have a business location too, so come in out and visit our farm.

REFUND POLICY

Sometimes the products purchased may weigh more or less than the calculated shipping rate. We try our best to determine the weights based on current and past inventory.&nbsp; We do provide refunds proactively and will communicate accordingly. And in some instances we may need to contact you for additional payment if the shipping warrants it.&nbsp;
We try our best to offer the right services for you at checkout. If we see an opportunity for a more desirable service we will reach out to you. Please ensure we have a good contact number or email&nbsp; so we can do so.&nbsp;
United States Postal Service and UPS services go out Monday through Friday. This allows us to ensure we provide a quality product at a reasonable rate. Any delivery times are just estimates from the carrier once they receive the package. We cannot change this due to Shopify’s policy. I would if I could as it can lead to some confusion. We are a small garden shop and have very little pull with any carrier (and seriously who really does with USPS or any other). For the most part UPS timelines have been the most consistent. But there are not delivery dates but days your package will be in transit once we drop it off. In average we take 1-4 business days to fulfill orders and then the carrier’s approximate shipping times are added to that.&nbsp;

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