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Potawatomi Lima Bean - A vigorous and heavy producer. In our zone 4 garden we plenty to eat and plenty to raise for seed. If you want to try limas for the first time, this would be one of my top choices. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. The Potawatomi lima was stewarded by the Potawatomi Nations of southern Michigan. They are one of the top limas for the north. They can be braised, boiled, or sauted fresh. They always provide us with creamy and delicious dishes. Characteristics: Good for the North and Great for the South Prolific producer Pole Lima bean 85 days for eating, 105 for dried 10 or 25 seeds or enough to do 10-12' of fence Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Potawatomi Lima Bean - A vigorous and heavy producer. In our zone 4 garden we plenty to eat and plenty to raise for seed.   If you want to try limas for the first time, this would be one of my top choices. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. 
The Potawatomi lima was stewarded by the Potawatomi Nations of southern Michigan. They are one of the top limas for the north. They can be braised, boiled, or sauted fresh. They always provide us with creamy and delicious dishes.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Good for the North and Great for the South</li>
<li>Prolific producer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>85 days for eating, 105 for dried</li>
<li>10 or 25 seeds or enough to do 10-12' of fence</li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Potawatomi Lima Bean, Butterbean, Historic Heirloom of the Potawatomi Nation

Firefly Farm Mini-Packet - 10 Seeds

Firefly Farm Packet - 25 Seeds

Paprika is so much more flavorful when grown and dried from your home garden. The freshness of the peppers and using your paprika powders right when ready will spoil any cook. This collection is all about paprika with one exception, the Beaver Dam Pepper. The Beaver Dam Pepper is recognized as a Slow Food The Ark of Taste variety so we want to do our part and share it. Also Included in this collection is our Black Hungarian Pepper, Magyar Paprika Pepper, Hungarian Paprika Pepper, Feherozon Paprika Improved Pepper, plus the aforementioned Beaver Dam Pepper which has Hungarian roots. Characteristics: Black Hungarian Pepper, Magyar Paprika Pepper, Hungarian Paprika Pepper, Feherozon Paprika Improved Pepper, Beaver Dam Pepper All Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO 10 seeds of each variety, except Magyar which has 7 seeds. It is a rarer variety. 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

Paprika is so much more flavorful when grown and dried from your home garden. The freshness of the peppers and using your paprika powders right when ready will spoil any cook. This collection is all about paprika with one exception, the Beaver Dam Pepper. The Beaver Dam Pepper is recognized as a Slow Food The Ark of Taste variety so we want to do our part and share it. Also Included in this collection is our Black Hungarian Pepper, Magyar Paprika Pepper, Hungarian Paprika Pepper, Feherozon Paprika Improved Pepper, plus the aforementioned Beaver Dam Pepper which has Hungarian roots. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Black Hungarian Pepper, Magyar Paprika Pepper, Hungarian Paprika Pepper, Feherozon Paprika Improved Pepper, Beaver Dam Pepper</li>
<li>All Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO</li>
<li>10 seeds of each variety, except Magyar which has 7 seeds. It is a rarer variety. </li>
</ul>
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. 
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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>
<ul></ul>
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. 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Hungarian Paprika Five Pepper Seed Collection, Heirloom Peppers

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Starts Shipping 1/13! Badger Flame Beets - A Wisconsin bred beet that is known for its sweet flavor without the earthy taste. Beets are known for their earthy flavors due to geosmin in the root. Badger Flame has very low levels of geosmin so the earthly flavors are not present and all you get is the sweetness of the beet. Supplies are limited. Created by Irwin Goldman of the Univeristy of Wisconsin in Madison. It is open-pollinated but is a protected variety. Characteristics: Open-pollinated and Non-GMO Improved germination 4" long roots by 1.5-1.75 inches in width 50-65 days Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Keep planting in two-week intervals for a continuous harvest. Direct Seed: 2" apart Planting Depth: 1/2 - 3/4" Plant Rows Apart: 12-24" Thin: 2-4" apart depending on desired size

Badger Flame Beets, Wisconsin, Organic Options Available

Firefly Farm 100 Seeds / No

Firefly Farm 100 Seeds / Yes

Firefly Farm 500 Seeds / No

Firefly Farm 500 Seeds / Yes

Sweet Lorane Fava Beans are a rare treat in the fava bean world. We are glad to offer them. They are slightly smaller than your Broad Windsor and sweeter. The skins contain less tanins thus removing much of the bitter flavor, favas can be known for. They are a more modern open-pollinted variety from the 1980's, As with all favas they do not care for the heat and can tolerate cold temperatures down to zero degrees hence why it is important to sow in early spring when peas, lettuces, kales can be sown. Favas feed the soil and are often used as a cover crop as well. Bush Bean Open Pollinated 65-100 days 25 seeds Grown on Small Farms Instructions - Plant in fall in mild climates or plant as soon as the soil is workable as its hardy down to 10 degrees F. Direct Seed 6-8" apart Planting Depth 1-2" We like to space them 8" at least to allow good air circulation in case late spring is warmer than usual Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Sweet Lorane Fava Beans are a rare treat in the fava bean world.  We are glad to offer them. They are slightly smaller than your Broad Windsor and sweeter. The skins contain less tanins thus removing much of the bitter flavor, favas can be known for. They are a more modern open-pollinted variety from the 1980's, As with all favas they do not care for the heat and can tolerate cold temperatures down to zero degrees hence why it is important to sow in early spring when peas, lettuces, kales can be sown. Favas feed the soil and are often used as a cover crop as well. 
<ul>
<li>Bush Bean</li>
<li>Open Pollinated</li>
<li>65-100 days</li>
<li>25 seeds</li>
<li>Grown on Small Farms</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Plant in fall in mild climates or plant as soon as the soil is workable as its hardy down to 10 degrees F. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 6-8" apart</li>
<li>Planting Depth 1-2"</li>
<li>We like to space them 8" at least to allow good air circulation in case late spring is warmer than usual</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Fava Bean Sweet Lorane

Aubrey Deanne Lima Bean - A wonderfully delicious and productive lima. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. Aubrey Deanna Butterbeans are recorded from Green County, VA before 1890. Our initial seedstock came from Southern Exposure and Seedsavers Exchange. The history is a bit scarce on this one so we welcome any stories or interesting tidbits on this precious heirloom Characteristics: Prized for its disease resistance Heavy Yields Prolific producer Pole Lima bean 75-80 days for eating, 100 for dried We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Aubrey Deanne Lima Bean - A wonderfully delicious and productive lima. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. 
Aubrey Deanna Butterbeans are recorded from Green County, VA before 1890. Our initial seedstock came from Southern Exposure and Seedsavers Exchange. The history is a bit scarce on this one so we welcome any stories or interesting tidbits on this precious heirloom
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Prized for its disease resistance</li>
<li>Heavy Yields</li>
<li>Prolific producer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>75-80 days for eating, 100 for dried</li>
<li>We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. </li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Aubrey Deanne Lima Bean, Pole Butterbean, pre-1890 Heirloom

Burgundy Wine Lima Bean - Gorgeous lima and a heavy producer. In our zone 4 garden we plenty to eat and plenty to raise for seed. This is a pole lima that excelled for us. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. The origin of the Burgundy Wine Lima is of interest for Dr. John Wyche fans. It is thought this was one he raised. The lineage of this seed is not direct but that is part of Seedsaving! Mary Schultz of Monroe, Washington donated to Seedsavers Exchange (where I requested my original seedstock from). She received it from Lloyd Duggins of Indiana. And he received it from Dr. John Wyche is how it is understood. However it came to be, it is a beast of a producer. Characteristics: Good for the North and Great for the South Prolific producer Pole Lima bean 75-80 days for eating, 100 for dried We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Burgundy Wine Lima Bean - Gorgeous lima and a heavy producer. In our zone 4 garden we plenty to eat and plenty to raise for seed.  This is a pole lima that excelled for us. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. 
The origin of the Burgundy Wine Lima is of interest for Dr. John Wyche fans. It is thought this was one he raised. The lineage of this seed is not direct but that is part of Seedsaving! Mary Schultz of Monroe, Washington donated to Seedsavers Exchange (where I requested my original seedstock from). She received it from Lloyd Duggins of Indiana. And he received it from Dr. John Wyche is how it is understood. However it came to be, it is a beast of a producer. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Good for the North and Great for the South</li>
<li>Prolific producer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>75-80 days for eating, 100 for dried</li>
<li>We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. </li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Burgundy Wine Lima Bean, Pole Butterbean, Heirloom from Dr. Wyche

Supplies are limited and orders have started pouring in so we have this variety on hold until we pack up more. Alabama Black Butterbeans Alabama Black Butterbean history is tied to a farmer named Sam Reid of Blount County, Alabama. He offered this seed in 1995 and placed an ad in the Alabama Farmers Bulletin. Bill Peters of Alabaster, Al answered the ad and obtained this cool seed. I lived in the neighboring town in the mid 2000's, Chelsea, Alabama and this is where I first tried and heard the name - Alabama Black Butterbeans. I never did get any seeds as life gets crazy and years later I regretted it. It was always in the back of my mind to find these seeds. The seeds were found and amazingly hyper local as my friend Craig (of Hillsboro, WI) actually had this seed and shared some with me as he obtained seeds years prior. I grew my first crop in 2025 and boy did it ever flourish We are lucky to have one of the rarest heirlooms in our collection. Characteristics: Good for the North and Great for the South Rarear Popular Lima We Offer Pole Lima bean Medium sized black seeds 85 days for eating, 105 for dried 25 seeds or enough to do 10-12' of fence. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Supplies are limited and orders have started pouring in so we have this variety on hold until we pack up more. 
Alabama Black Butterbeans
Alabama Black Butterbean history is tied to a farmer named Sam Reid of Blount County, Alabama. He offered this seed in 1995 and placed an ad in the Alabama Farmers Bulletin. Bill Peters of Alabaster, Al answered the ad and obtained this cool seed. I lived in the neighboring town in the mid 2000's, Chelsea, Alabama and this is where I first tried and heard the name - Alabama Black Butterbeans. 
I never did get any seeds as life gets crazy and years later I regretted it. It was always in the back of my mind to find these seeds. The seeds were found and amazingly hyper local as my friend Craig (of Hillsboro, WI) actually had this seed and shared some with me as he obtained seeds years prior. I grew my first crop in 2025 and boy did it ever flourish  
We are lucky to have one of the rarest heirlooms in our collection. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Good for the North and Great for the South</li>
<li>Rarear Popular Lima We Offer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>Medium sized black seeds</li>
<li>85 days for eating, 105 for dried</li>
<li>25 seeds or enough to do 10-12' of fence.</li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Alabama Black Lima Bean, Butterbean, Alabama Heirloom, Rare

Aunt Lucy's Italian Paste Tomato - This tomato was brought to the United States many years ago by Toni Cassel's Aunt Lucy, hence the name. Aunt Lucy grew this tomato back in Italy and brought it with her when she emmigrated to the United States. The shape of the tomato is more of large cherry with 2" round fruit but it does act like a paste tomato when cooking. The flavor is a bright and cherry tomato that will keep your taste buds satisfied with its balance of acidity and tartness, reminiscent of the old world Italian tomatoes. It is resistant to blight and has not had any issues of blossom end rot or other fungal diseases. Ready to harvest when soft to the touch and yellow-green steioes. Indeterminate, 80-95 days from transplant. Characteristics: 2oz sized fruite High production paste tomato Disease resistant Crack resistant 80-95 days from transplant Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36" Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Aunt Lucy's Italian Paste Tomato - This tomato was brought to the United States many years ago by Toni Cassel's Aunt Lucy, hence the name. Aunt Lucy grew this tomato back in Italy and brought it with her when she emmigrated to the United States. The shape of the tomato is more of  large cherry with 2" round fruit but it does act like a paste tomato when cooking. The flavor is a bright and cherry tomato that will keep your taste buds satisfied with its balance of acidity and tartness, reminiscent of the old world Italian tomatoes. 
It is resistant to blight and has not had any issues of blossom end rot or other fungal diseases. 
Ready to harvest when soft to the touch and yellow-green steioes. Indeterminate, 80-95 days from transplant. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>2oz sized fruite</li>
<li>High production paste tomato </li>
<li>Disease resistant </li>
<li>Crack resistant </li>
<li>80-95 days from transplant</li>
</ul>
Instructions -
Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. 
<ul>
<li>Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Germination 7-14 days</li>
<li>Plant apart 24-36" </li>
<li>Support: Cage, stake, or trellis</li>
</ul>
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Aunt Lucy's Italian Paste Tomato, Heirloom, Italian Origin

Firefly Farm & Mercantile's 2026 Tasty Tomatoes Seed Collection- This collection of heirloom and wonderfully tasty tomatoes is exactly what every home gardener is looking for - tomatoes with all the flavor and easy to grow! You will recevie 10 seeds for each variety inlcuding our limited time bonus. All your tomato seeds are enclosed in our Curated Tomato Gift Envelope with planting instructions - perfect for gifting or for yourself. The Seed Collection Includes 5 varieties + 1 bonus variety through Cyber Monday (or before if we run out)! Artisan Tiger Blush Tomato German Pink Heirloom Tomato Indigo Apple Tomato Yellow Brandywine Heirloom Tomato Matina Heirloom Tomato Our gift envelopes are being made and will be arriving first week of December, shipping starts 12/7.

Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile's 2026 Tasty Tomatoes Seed Collection- This collection of heirloom and wonderfully tasty tomatoes is exactly what every home gardener is looking for - tomatoes with all the flavor and easy to grow! You will recevie 10 seeds for each variety inlcuding our limited time bonus. All your tomato seeds are enclosed in our Curated Tomato Gift Envelope with planting instructions - perfect for gifting or for yourself. 
The Seed Collection Includes 5 varieties + 1 bonus variety through Cyber Monday (or before if we run out)! 
<ul>
<li>Artisan Tiger Blush Tomato</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">German Pink Heirloom Tomato</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Indigo Apple Tomato</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Yellow Brandywine Heirloom Tomato</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Matina Heirloom Tomato</li>
</ul>
Our gift envelopes are being made and will be arriving first week of December, shipping starts 12/7.

Tasty Tomatoes Seed Collection: Heirlooms and Tomatoes for Your Tastebuds

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Aji Peppers are filled with tons of flavors and mild to medium heat. Aji Cinchi Amarillo are the hottest of this collection measuring 30k-50k Scoville ratings. Aji Limon is in the middle at 15k-30k and has a beautiful citrus flavor! Aji Dulce are mild at under 1k Scoville ratings but packed with so much flavor, we find ourselves adding this to everything! Holiday Bonus of Aji Cristal for all orders through 2025! Characteristics: Aji Limon, Aji Dulce and Aji Cinchi Amarillo are part of this collection Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO 10-15 seeds of each variety 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

Aji Peppers are filled with tons of flavors and mild to medium heat. Aji Cinchi Amarillo are the hottest of this collection measuring 30k-50k Scoville ratings. Aji Limon is in the middle at 15k-30k and has a beautiful citrus flavor! Aji Dulce are mild at under 1k Scoville ratings but packed with so much flavor, we find ourselves adding this to everything! 
Holiday Bonus of Aji Cristal for all orders through 2025!
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Aji Limon, Aji Dulce and Aji Cinchi Amarillo are part of this collection</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO</li>
<li>10-15 seeds of each variety </li>
</ul>
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. 
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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>
<ul></ul>
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. 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Aji Pepper Seed Collection, Heirloom

Starts shipping 12/7 - Firefly Farm & Mercantile's United States Heirloom Seeds From Your State Collection- Heirlooms come from all over the world and right here in the United States we have some of hte most remarkable heirlooms. This collection focuses on providing heirlooms on a state by state basis. We do not have all states selected but we are making it our mission to find heirlooms for all 50 states to offer them here. All your seeds (2 full packets) will be in our custom United States Artwork envelope so it is perfect for gifts. We use seeds from our various seed companies or ones we grow and pack ourselves. Also included is a summary of the history of your heirloom seed. Your seed packets may contain beans, peppers, tomatoes, flowers, herbs, greens and more, our collection is diverse! Every state offers so many wonderful unique heirlooms, start discovery yours today. Other Heirloom State Collections with their states we offer. Northeast: Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersy, New Hampshire Mid-Atlantic: Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Tenessee, Kentucky Midwest: Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, North and South Dakota Southeast: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina West Coast: California, Washington Lower Central: Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma Our gift envelopes are being made and will be arriving first week of December, shipping starts 12/7.

Starts shipping 12/7 - Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile's United States Heirloom Seeds From Your State Collection- Heirlooms come from all over the world and right here in the United States we have some of hte most remarkable heirlooms. This collection focuses on providing heirlooms on a state by state basis. We do not have all states selected but we are making it our mission to find heirlooms for all 50 states to offer them here.
All your seeds (2 full packets) will be in our custom United States Artwork envelope so it is perfect for gifts. We use seeds from our various seed companies or ones we grow and pack ourselves. Also included is a summary of the history of your heirloom seed. Your seed packets may contain beans, peppers, tomatoes, flowers, herbs, greens and more, our collection is diverse! Every state offers so many wonderful unique heirlooms, start discovery yours today. 
Other Heirloom State Collections with their states we offer. 
<ul>
<li><a title="Northeas States Seeds Collection" href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/northeast-united-states-heirloom-seeds-from-your-state-a-state-by-state-collection">Northeast:  Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersy, New Hampshire</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/midatlantic-united-states-heirloom-seeds-from-your-state-a-state-by-state-collection">Mid-Atlantic: Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Tenessee, Kentucky</a></li>
<li><a title="Midwest Seed Collection" href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/heirloom-seeds-from-your-state-a-state-by-state-collection">Midwest: Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, North and South Dakota</a></li>
<li>
<a title="Southeast States" href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/southeast-united-states-heirloom-seeds-from-your-state-a-state-by-state-collection-copy">Southeast: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina</a> </li>
<li>
<a title="West Coast State Collection" href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/west-coast-united-states-heirloom-seeds-from-your-state-a-state-by-state-collection">West Coast: California, Washington</a>
</li>
<li><a title="Lower Central Seed Collection" href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/lower-central-united-states-heirloom-seeds-from-your-state-a-state-by-state-collection">Lower Central: Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma</a></li>
</ul>
Our gift envelopes are being made and will be arriving first week of December, shipping starts 12/7.

Lower Central- United States Heirloom Seeds From Your State: A State by State Collection

Midwest - United States Heirloom Seeds From Your State: A State by State Collection

Wisconsin

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Michigan

Minnesota

North and South Dakota

Ohio

Blue Coco Pole Bean or Coco Bleu de Louviers is a vigorous and high producing pole bean. Its tender and sweet beans are a hit when eating fresh, cooked as a snap bean or saved as a dry bean for soups and other dishes. Blue Coco has been documented as early as 1775 in France. Its purple blue beans also are a knockout in the yard and garden because of their bold color. This is a kid favorite for its juicy and sweet pods as much as it is for the color. We grow this each year to offer as seeds. The dried seeds are a light brown in color. This bean is grown at Firefly Farm in our hierloom production garden. Pole bean Open-Pollinated High Producing Snap bean 60 days Grown at Firefly Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields. Direct Seed 3-4" apart, we like to thin to 6-8" Plant 1" deep Plant Rows 36-48" apart if doing rows. 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)

Blue Coco Pole Bean or Coco Bleu de Louviers is a vigorous and high producing pole bean. Its tender and sweet beans are a hit when eating fresh, cooked as a snap bean or saved as a dry bean for soups and other dishes. Blue Coco has been documented as early as 1775 in France. Its purple blue beans also are a knockout in the yard and garden because of their bold color. This is a kid favorite for its juicy and sweet pods as much as it is for the color. We grow this each year to offer as seeds. The dried seeds are a light brown in color.  This bean is grown at Firefly Farm in our hierloom production garden. 
<ul>
<li>Pole bean</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>High Producing</li>
<li>Snap bean</li>
<li>60 days</li>
<li>Grown at Firefly</li>
</ul>
Instructions -
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Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 3-4" apart, we like to thin to 6-8"</li>
<li>Plant 1" deep</li>
<li>Plant Rows 36-48" apart if doing rows. </li>
<li>Full sun </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Blue Coco Pole Bean, 1775 French Heirloom

Firefly Farm Packet - 25 Seeds (8-10' row)

Firefly Farm Packet - 100 Seeds

Jimmy Red Corn – The Bootlegger's Heirloom Legend🌽 Resurrected from Prohibition's shadows, this blood-red flint corn from SC's Sea Islands delivers unmatched flavor for grits, cornbread, and craft whiskeys. Rare & Historic: Saved by moonshiner "Jimmy Red" ~1900; revived from 200 seeds in 2003. Epic Taste: Sweet, nutty kernels with ruby hue—perfect for artisan milling. Grow It: 100 days to 10-ft stalks; isolate for purity. Indeterminate, high yields (10-15 ears/plant). Story Sells: "From bootleg bourbon to your backyard—taste history!" "Jimmy Red is the holy grail of Southern heirlooms—sweet as candy corn, with a story sweeter still." – Glenn Roberts, Anson Mills. Growing Notes Maturity: 100-110 days; 8-10 ft stalks. Habitat: Warm climates (USDA 7-11); needs isolation from other corn to prevent cross-pollination. Uses: Grits, meal, roasting, distillation. High antioxidants from red pigments. Jimmy Red corn is an heirloom variety with vibrant red kernels, ideal for decorative displays and whiskey production. It grows well in warm climates, reaching 8-10 feet tall, with a 90-100 day maturity period, perfect for southern gardens. Offer it as a unique, historically rich seed for customers interested in rare, heritage crops. Jimmy Red corn (Zea mays) is a rare, blood-red flint corn heirloom variety celebrated for its intense flavor, nutritional density, and cultural significance. Native to the South Carolina Lowcountry (Sea Islands region), it's prized for making superior grits, cornbread, and heirloom whiskeys due to its high sugar and oil content. Origins and Near-Extinction Discovery (Early 1900s): Named after "Jimmy Red," a local farmer/bootlegger who preserved it amid Prohibition-era demand. Its deep red kernels yielded high-proof moonshine, making it a bootlegger's secret. Prohibition Era (1920s-1930s): Thrived in SC coastal farms for illicit distillation—up to 10% higher alcohol conversion than modern hybrids. Decline (Mid-20th Century): Commercial hybrids displaced it post-WWII. By the 1990s, only ~200 seeds remained on a single farm. Revival and Modern Legacy 2000s Rescue: Rediscovered by seed saver Doug Berry on Wade's Island, SC. Shared with Glenn Rogers (Rogers Farms, Walhalla, SC), who multiplied it. Commercial Breakthrough (2010): Glenn Roberts of Anson Mills championed it for artisan grains, sourcing from Rogers. Now grown by select farms; used in high-end products like Hilton Head Distillery's Jimmy Red Bourbon. Seed Saving Networks: Preserved via Seed Savers Exchange (SSE), Native Seeds/SEARCH, and USDA GRIN. As of 2026, it's federally recognized as a crop at risk but stable through dedicated growers. Timeline Table Era Key Event Key Figure(s) ~1900 Variety stabilized in SC Sea Islands Jimmy Red (farmer) 1920s Peak for moonshine production Local bootleggers 1970s-90s Near extinction (1 farm left) N/A 2003 Seeds shared with Glenn Rogers Doug Berry 2010 Anson Mills revival; SSE listing Glenn Roberts 2020s Bourbon/grits boom; 100+ acres U.S. Rogers Farms, Anson Mills Growing Notes Maturity: 100-110 days; 8-10 ft stalks. Habitat: Warm climates (USDA 7-11); needs isolation from other corn to prevent cross-pollination. Uses: Grits, meal, roasting, distillation. High antioxidants from red pigments.

Jimmy Red Corn – The Bootlegger's Heirloom Legend 🌽 Resurrected from Prohibition's shadows, this blood-red flint corn from SC's Sea Islands delivers unmatched flavor for grits, cornbread, and craft whiskeys.
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<li data-line="58">
Rare &amp; Historic: Saved by moonshiner "Jimmy Red" ~1900; revived from 200 seeds in 2003.</li>
<li data-line="59">
Epic Taste: Sweet, nutty kernels with ruby hue—perfect for artisan milling.</li>
<li data-line="60">
Grow It: 100 days to 10-ft stalks; isolate for purity. Indeterminate, high yields (10-15 ears/plant).</li>
<li data-line="61">
Story Sells: "From bootleg bourbon to your backyard—taste history!"</li>
</ul>
"Jimmy Red is the holy grail of Southern heirlooms—sweet as candy corn, with a story sweeter still." – Glenn Roberts, Anson Mills.
<h3 data-line="44" id="Growing Notes">Growing Notes</h3>
<ul data-line="15">
<li data-line="45">
Maturity: 100-110 days; 8-10 ft stalks.</li>
<li data-line="46">
Habitat: Warm climates (USDA 7-11); needs isolation from other corn to prevent cross-pollination.</li>
<li data-line="47">
Uses: Grits, meal, roasting, distillation. High antioxidants from red pigments.</li>
<li data-line="15">Jimmy Red corn is an heirloom variety with vibrant red kernels, ideal for decorative displays and whiskey production.</li>
<li data-line="16">It grows well in warm climates, reaching 8-10 feet tall, with a 90-100 day maturity period, perfect for southern gardens.</li>
<li data-line="17">Offer it as a unique, historically rich seed for customers interested in rare, heritage crops.</li>
</ul>
Jimmy Red corn (Zea mays) is a rare, blood-red flint corn heirloom variety celebrated for its intense flavor, nutritional density, and cultural significance. Native to the South Carolina Lowcountry (Sea Islands region), it's prized for making superior grits, cornbread, and heirloom whiskeys due to its high sugar and oil content.
<h3 data-line="22" id="Origins and Near-Extinction">Origins and Near-Extinction</h3>
<ul data-line="23">
<li data-line="23">
Discovery (Early 1900s): Named after "Jimmy Red," a local farmer/bootlegger who preserved it amid Prohibition-era demand. Its deep red kernels yielded high-proof moonshine, making it a bootlegger's secret.</li>
<li data-line="24">
Prohibition Era (1920s-1930s): Thrived in SC coastal farms for illicit distillation—up to 10% higher alcohol conversion than modern hybrids.</li>
<li data-line="25">
Decline (Mid-20th Century): Commercial hybrids displaced it post-WWII. By the 1990s, only ~200 seeds remained on a single farm.</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-line="27" id="Revival and Modern Legacy">Revival and Modern Legacy</h3>
<ul data-line="28">
<li data-line="28">
2000s Rescue: Rediscovered by seed saver Doug Berry on Wade's Island, SC. Shared with Glenn Rogers (Rogers Farms, Walhalla, SC), who multiplied it.</li>
<li data-line="29">
Commercial Breakthrough (2010): Glenn Roberts of Anson Mills championed it for artisan grains, sourcing from Rogers. Now grown by select farms; used in high-end products like Hilton Head Distillery's Jimmy Red Bourbon.</li>
<li data-line="30">
Seed Saving Networks: Preserved via Seed Savers Exchange (SSE), Native Seeds/SEARCH, and USDA GRIN. As of 2026, it's federally recognized as a crop at risk but stable through dedicated growers.</li>
</ul>
<h4 data-line="32" id="Timeline Table">Timeline Table</h4>
<table data-line="33">
<thead data-line="33">
<tr data-line="33">
<th>Era</th>
<th>Key Event</th>
<th>Key Figure(s)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="35">
<tr data-line="35">
<td>~1900</td>
<td>Variety stabilized in SC Sea Islands</td>
<td>Jimmy Red (farmer)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="36">
<td>1920s</td>
<td>Peak for moonshine production</td>
<td>Local bootleggers</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="37">
<td>1970s-90s</td>
<td>Near extinction (1 farm left)</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="38">
<td>2003</td>
<td>Seeds shared with Glenn Rogers</td>
<td>Doug Berry</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="39">
<td>2010</td>
<td>Anson Mills revival; SSE listing</td>
<td>Glenn Roberts</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="40">
<td>2020s</td>
<td>Bourbon/grits boom; 100+ acres U.S.</td>
<td>Rogers Farms, Anson Mills</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<blockquote data-line="42"></blockquote>
<h3 data-line="44" id="Growing Notes">Growing Notes</h3>
<ul data-line="45">
<li data-line="45">
Maturity: 100-110 days; 8-10 ft stalks.</li>
<li data-line="46">
Habitat: Warm climates (USDA 7-11); needs isolation from other corn to prevent cross-pollination.</li>
<li data-line="47">
Uses: Grits, meal, roasting, distillation. High antioxidants from red pigments.</li>
</ul>

Jimmy Red Corn, 1900 Heirloom, Rare Find

Firefly Farm Naturally Grown 75 Seeds

Firefly Farm Naturally Grown 4oz, ~425 Seeds

Clemson Red Lima Bean - This is probably the heaviest lima for yields per vine. It's dark red limas are delicious and can handle any weather thrown at it. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. The origin of the Clemson Red is rooted in Clemson University's agricultural program. This variety was released in the 1930's and gained popularity across the South. Clemson University has been integral in finding and developing crops for the deep south. Characteristics: Prized for its disease resistance Heavy Yields Prolific producer Pole Lima bean 75-80 days for eating, 100 for dried We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Clemson Red Lima Bean - This is probably the heaviest lima for yields per vine. It's dark red limas are delicious and can handle any weather thrown at it. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. 
The origin of the Clemson Red is rooted in Clemson University's agricultural program. This variety was released in the 1930's and gained popularity across the South. Clemson University has been integral in finding and developing crops for the deep south.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Prized for its disease resistance</li>
<li>Heavy Yields</li>
<li>Prolific producer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>75-80 days for eating, 100 for dried</li>
<li>We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. </li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Clemson Red Lima Bean, Pole Butterbean, 1930's Heirloom

Starts shipping 12/7 - Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile's United States Heirloom Seeds From Your State Collection- Heirlooms come from all over the world and right here in the United States we have some of hte most remarkable heirlooms. This collection focuses on providing heirlooms on a state by state basis. We do not have all states selected but we are making it our mission to find heirlooms for all 50 states to offer them here.
All your seeds (2 full packets) will be in our custom United States Artwork envelope so it is perfect for gifts. We use seeds from our various seed companies or ones we grow and pack ourselves. Also included is a summary of the history of your heirloom seed. Your seed packets may contain beans, peppers, tomatoes, flowers, herbs, greens and more, our collection is diverse! Every state offers so many wonderful unique heirlooms, start discovery yours today. 
Other Heirloom State Collections with their states we offer. 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/northeast-united-states-heirloom-seeds-from-your-state-a-state-by-state-collection" title="Northeas States Seeds Collection">Northeast:  Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersy, New Hampshire</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/midatlantic-united-states-heirloom-seeds-from-your-state-a-state-by-state-collection">Mid-Atlantic: Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Tenessee, Kentucky</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/heirloom-seeds-from-your-state-a-state-by-state-collection" title="Midwest Seed Collection">Midwest: Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, North and South Dakota</a></li>
<li>
<a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/southeast-united-states-heirloom-seeds-from-your-state-a-state-by-state-collection-copy" title="Southeast States">Southeast: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina</a> </li>
<li>
<a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/west-coast-united-states-heirloom-seeds-from-your-state-a-state-by-state-collection" title="West Coast State Collection">West Coast: California, Washington</a>
</li>
<li><a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/lower-central-united-states-heirloom-seeds-from-your-state-a-state-by-state-collection" title="Lower Central Seed Collection">Lower Central: Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma</a></li>
</ul>
Our gift envelopes are being made and will be arriving first week of December, shipping starts 12/7.

Midatlantic- United States Heirloom Seeds From Your State: A State by State Collection

Virginia

Pennsylvania

Maryland

Tennessess

Kentucky

Northeast- United States Heirloom Seeds From Your State: A State by State Collection

New York

Connecticut

Maine

Massachusetts

Rhode Island

New Hampshire

New Jersey

Firefly Farm & Mercantile's Peppers of Italy Seed Collection- This collection of heirloom peppers with Italian roots will have your taste buds hopping. You will receive 10 heirloom pepper seeds of each variety. Each pepper has a unique story and is included in our Peppers of Italy Gift Envelope with your heirloom seeds. The Seed Collection Includes 5 varieties + 1 Bonus through Cyber Monday (or before if we run out) Tolli's Italian Sweet Pepper (Sweet) Ralph Thompson's Squash Pepper (Medium heat) Golden Treasure Pepper (Sweet) Jimmy Nardello's Peppers (Sweet) Ausilio Thin Skinned Peppers (Medium heat) Bonus Marconi Peppers until 2/14

Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile's Peppers of Italy Seed Collection- This collection of heirloom peppers with Italian roots will have your taste buds hopping. You will receive 10 heirloom pepper seeds of each variety. Each pepper has a unique story and is included in our Peppers of Italy Gift Envelope with your heirloom seeds. 
The Seed Collection Includes 5 varieties + 1 Bonus through Cyber Monday (or before if we run out)
<ul>
<li>Tolli's Italian Sweet Pepper (Sweet)</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Ralph Thompson's Squash Pepper (Medium heat)</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Golden Treasure Pepper (Sweet)</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Jimmy Nardello's Peppers (Sweet)</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Ausilio Thin Skinned Peppers (Medium heat)</li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Bonus Marconi Peppers until 2/14</li>
</ul>

Peppers of Italy, Heirloom Peppers with Italian Roots Seed Collection

Dark Galaxy Tomato - What an incredible tomato! The color and taste is absolutely great. As the tomato ripens it gets these starry notes on it that give it an ethereal galatical view, hence the name. The creator of this is Brad Gates from Wild Boar Farms and this year we have a few of his tomatoes we are offering this year. The fruit is 1-3 oz in size. The fruit starts off green and then the blossom end starts to turn red while the tops exposed to the sun darken in color to near black and purple. At the peak of ripeness the two ends meet and create a beautiful tomato skin. We will be planting quite a few of these next season. It did not have any issues of blight, blossom end rot or other fungal diseases. Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant. Characteristics: Fruits grow 1-3 oz Slicing tomato Fruit ripens throughout the season 80 days from transplant Instructions : Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36" Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Dark Galaxy Tomato - What an incredible tomato! The color and taste is absolutely great. As the tomato ripens it gets these starry notes on it that give it an ethereal galatical view, hence the name. The creator of this is Brad Gates from Wild Boar Farms and this year we have a few of his tomatoes we are offering this year. The fruit is 1-3 oz in size.  The fruit starts off green and then the blossom end starts to turn red while the tops exposed to the sun darken in color to near black and purple. At the peak of ripeness the two ends meet and create a beautiful tomato skin. We will be planting quite a few of these next season. 
It did not have any issues of blight, blossom end rot or other fungal diseases. 
Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Fruits grow 1-3 oz</li>
<li>Slicing tomato</li>
<li>Fruit ripens throughout the season</li>
<li>80 days from transplant</li>
</ul>
Instructions :
Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. 
<ul>
<li>Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Germination 7-14 days</li>
<li>Plant apart 24-36" </li>
<li>Support: Cage, stake, or trellis</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Dark Galaxy Tomato, Modern Tomato, Origin USA

Abenaki True Cranberry Pole Bean - A beautiful bean that excels for baking and slow cooking. They are exquisite as fresh shelled bean but are excellent as a dry bean. Young pods can be eaten as a snap bean. Cranberry pole beans are from the Abenaki Nation and was a very common garden vegetable for colonists. This bean escaped the commercialization of our agricultural system but it was widespread for gardeners from seed catalogs. Some of the earliest references are from the 1800's with Thornburg's 1829 Seed Catalog referencing cranberry beans. The earliest seed catalogs identify many of the cranberry's being crimson with mottling of white. This cranberry from John Withee's collection he donated to Seedavers in 1981 is a true red though it will produce mottled beans from time to time. John read about the Cranberry Beam in a 1796 American Cookery Book and went on the hunt. He found it 11 years later growing on Mr. Taylor's farm in Steep Falls, Maine. Pole bean Open-Pollinated High Producing Dry, Shelling bean (snap when young) 85 days Grown at Firefly Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields. Direct Seed 3-4" apart, we like to thin to 6-8" Plant 1" deep Plant Rows 36-48" apart if doing rows. 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)

Abenaki True Cranberry Pole Bean - A beautiful bean that excels for baking and slow cooking. They are exquisite as fresh shelled bean but are excellent as a dry bean. Young pods can be eaten as a snap bean. 
Cranberry pole beans are from the Abenaki Nation and was a very common garden vegetable for colonists. This bean escaped the commercialization of our agricultural system but it was widespread for gardeners from seed catalogs. Some of the earliest references are from the 1800's with Thornburg's 1829 Seed Catalog referencing cranberry beans. The earliest seed catalogs identify many of the cranberry's being crimson with mottling of white. This cranberry from John Withee's collection he donated to Seedavers in 1981 is a true red though it will produce mottled beans from time to time. John read about the Cranberry Beam in a 1796 American Cookery Book and went on the hunt. He found it 11 years later growing on Mr. Taylor's farm in Steep Falls, Maine.  
<ul>
<li>Pole bean</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>High Producing</li>
<li>Dry, Shelling bean (snap when young)</li>
<li>85 days</li>
<li>Grown at Firefly</li>
</ul>
Instructions -
<meta charset="utf-8">
Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 3-4" apart, we like to thin to 6-8"</li>
<li>Plant 1" deep</li>
<li>Plant Rows 36-48" apart if doing rows. </li>
<li>Full sun </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Abenaki True Cranberry Pole Bean, Native American Heirloom

Firefly Farm Packet - 10 Seeds

Willowleaf Lima Bean - A very heavy yielding lima with willow shaped leaves and Sieva sized and similar white limas. In fact this is sport from the Sieva lima. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. W. Atlas Burpee offered the white willowleaf lima in his 1891 seed catalog but it was around for many years and is rumored to come first from Tennessee. The colored lima was said to be developed later and mentioned in catalogs in the early 1900's. Characteristics: Top Yielding Lima Pole Lima bean 80 days for eating, 100 for dried We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Willowleaf Lima Bean - A very heavy yielding lima with willow shaped leaves and Sieva sized and similar white limas. In fact this is sport from the Sieva lima. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. 
W. Atlas Burpee offered the white willowleaf lima in his 1891 seed catalog but it was around for many years and is rumored to come first from Tennessee. The colored lima was said to be developed later and mentioned in catalogs in the early 1900's. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Top Yielding Lima</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>80 days for eating, 100 for dried</li>
<li>We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. </li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Willowleaf Bean, Pole Butterbean, Heirloom

Hopi Yellow Lima Bean - I love the color as it adds to the rainbow of limas so we grow it. It varies in production but since we get more dry spells. I wanted a lima that would thrive in drought. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. Hopi Yellow is a pre-colonial landrace lima stewarded by the Hopi Nation. The lima does well in dry conditions and prefers a longer season than our zone 4 garden but we still get a decent harvest. If in a dry climate with 140 days of growing frost free, you would get a wonderful yield. Characteristics: High Drought Resistance Prolific producer Pole Lima bean 95 days for eating, 130 for dried We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Hopi Yellow Lima Bean - I love the color as it adds to the rainbow of limas so we grow it. It varies in production but since we get more dry spells. I wanted a lima that would thrive in drought. 
We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. 
Hopi Yellow is a pre-colonial landrace lima stewarded by the Hopi Nation. The lima does well in dry conditions and prefers a longer season than our zone 4 garden but we still get a decent harvest. If in a dry climate with 140 days of growing frost free, you would get a wonderful yield. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>High Drought Resistance </li>
<li>Prolific producer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>95 days for eating, 130 for dried</li>
<li>We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. </li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Hopi Yellow Lima Bean,  Butterbean, pre-colonial Heirloom

Aji Rico Hot Pepper - This is a new pepper that was released in 2017 by the Pan American Seed Company. It ripens faster than most hot peppers for its size making it an excellent choice for short season gardens. hard to reproduce, this one seems stable enough from year 1 and even received the prestigious American Award Selections. Plants reach 40-48" in height, the fruit is 4-6" long and has a Scoville rating of 5,000 but can be a little higher. The flavor profile is citrusy and sweet. Our farm grown seed is on the 5th year and is relatively stable. We will also offer seed from High Mowing Organics for purchase in December 2026 Characteristics: Non-GMO, F1 Hybrid but is stable. 4-6" Long Fruits, broadshoulders and slight taper to the base. 85 days 10 Seeds 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

Aji Rico Hot Pepper  -  This is a new pepper that was released in 2017 by the Pan American Seed Company.  It ripens faster than most hot peppers for its size making it an excellent choice for short season gardens. 
hard to reproduce, this one seems stable enough from year 1 and even received the prestigious American Award Selections.  Plants reach 40-48" in height, the fruit is 4-6" long and has a Scoville rating of 5,000 but can be a little higher. The flavor profile is citrusy and sweet. 
Our  farm grown seed is on the 5th year and is relatively stable.  We will also offer seed from High Mowing Organics for purchase in December 2026
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Non-GMO, F1 Hybrid but is stable. 
</li>
<li>4-6" Long Fruits, broadshoulders and slight taper to the base. 
</li>
<li>85 days</li>
<li>10 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">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. <meta charset="utf-8">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 - <meta charset="utf-8">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. <meta charset="utf-8">Store peppers at 50° - 54°F and 95% percent relative humidity. Chilling injury occurs at temperatures below 45°F. 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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