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The Seed Savers Exchange - Amish melon was first offered in the SSE Yearbook in 1983. Oval fruits are 9" long and weigh 4-7 pounds. The sweet orange flesh is very juicy with full muskmelon flavor and a rather thick rind. Produces good crops under almost any conditions at Heritage Farm headquarters in northeast Iowa. 80-90 days. ±1,100 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Best Seller Organic Fruits grow to 9 inches and 4-7 pounds Juicy, orange flesh Good muskmelon flavor 80-90 days 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1" deep Plant hills, 6-8 seed Germinate 7-14 days Thin: To 3-4 Plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Amish melon was first offered in the SSE Yearbook in 1983. Oval fruits are 9" long and weigh 4-7 pounds. The sweet orange flesh is very juicy with full muskmelon flavor and a rather thick rind. Produces good crops under almost any conditions at Heritage Farm headquarters in northeast Iowa. 80-90 days. ±1,100 seeds/oz.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Best Seller</li>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Fruits grow to 9 inches and 4-7 pounds</li>
<li>Juicy, orange flesh</li>
<li>Good muskmelon flavor</li>
<li>80-90 days</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
 Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
Plant 1" deep
Plant hills, 6-8 seed
Germinate 7-14 days
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
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Amish Melon, Heirloom, Organic

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The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Golden Perfection) Famous French melon listed by Vilmorin in 1885. Sweet smooth winter melon with a hard rind. Pale green flesh is an absolute delight. Fruits will keep for several weeks if kept cool and dry. Very hard to find. 95-110 days. ±500 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Stores well Smooth, hard rind Flavorful, pale green flesh 95-110 days 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1" deep Plant hills, 6-8 seed Germinate 7-14 days Thin: To 3-4 Plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(aka Golden Perfection) Famous French melon listed by Vilmorin in 1885. Sweet smooth winter melon with a hard rind. Pale green flesh is an absolute delight. Fruits will keep for several weeks if kept cool and dry. Very hard to find. 95-110 days. ±500 seeds/oz.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Stores well</li>
<li>Smooth, hard rind</li>
<li>Flavorful, pale green flesh</li>
<li>95-110 days</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
Plant 1" deep
Plant hills, 6-8 seed
Germinate 7-14 days
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
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Boule d'Or Melon, 1885 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - Marina Danilenko of Moscow, Russia helped Seed Savers Exchange obtain the seed of this Ukrainian heirloom melon. The original source of the seed was a woman from a collective farm. It was introduced to American gardeners in 1993. Melons were developed and domesticated in Africa and Asia. Europeans settling in the Americas are recorded growing honeydew and casaba melons in the 17th century. Characteristics: Fruits have green skin that ripens to gold The crunchy, sweet flesh Winter melon, stores well 25 Seeds per packet This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States Instructions - Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1" deep Plant hills, 6-8 seed Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Marina Danilenko of Moscow, Russia helped Seed Savers Exchange obtain the seed of this Ukrainian heirloom melon. The original source of the seed was a woman from a collective farm. It was introduced to American gardeners in 1993. Melons were developed and domesticated in Africa and Asia. Europeans settling in the Americas are recorded growing honeydew and casaba melons in the 17th century.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Fruits have green skin that ripens to gold</li>
<li>The crunchy, sweet flesh</li>
<li>Winter melon, stores well</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
Plant 1" deep
Plant hills, 6-8 seed
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
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Collective Farm Woman Melon, Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - This is an older melon, classified as an heirloom from Korea but there is not much history on it. It has seeds in the middle like a cantaloupe and its flavors range from pear in the middle to cucumber on its edges. It is very productive and fruit weigh 1-2 lbs. Melons were developed and domesticated in Africa and Asia. Europeans settling in the Americas are recorded growing honeydew and casaba melons in the 17th century. Characteristics: Organic Fruits grow to 1-2 pounds Crisp, refreshing flesh Lightly sweet flavor 25 Seeds per packet This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States. Instructions - Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1" deep Plant hills, 6-8 seed Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - This is an older melon, classified as an heirloom from Korea but there is not much history on it.  It has seeds in the middle like a cantaloupe and its flavors range from pear in the middle to cucumber on its edges. It is very productive and fruit weigh 1-2 lbs. 
Melons were developed and domesticated in Africa and Asia. Europeans settling in the Americas are recorded growing honeydew and casaba melons in the 17th century. 
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Fruits grow to 1-2 pounds</li>
<li>Crisp, refreshing flesh</li>
<li>Lightly sweet flavor</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
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This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States.
Instructions -
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Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
Plant 1" deep
Plant hills, 6-8 seed
<meta charset="utf-8">
Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">
Light: Full Sun
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Early Silver Line Melon, pre 1900 Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - Although this variety is most likely of Hungarian descent, this melon is generally identified with Kibbutz Ha'Ogen in Israel. Ha'Ogen is Hebrew for "the anchor." Melons were developed and domesticated in Africa and Asia. Europeans settling in the Americas are recorded growing honeydew and casaba melons in the 17th century. Characteristics: Organic Fruits grow to 3-4 pounds Sweet, spicy green flesh Yellow-orange rind with green sutures 25 Seeds per packet This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States. Instructions - Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1" deep Plant hills, 6-8 seed Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Although this variety is most likely of Hungarian descent, this melon is generally identified with Kibbutz Ha'Ogen in Israel. Ha'Ogen is Hebrew for "the anchor." Melons were developed and domesticated in Africa and Asia. Europeans settling in the Americas are recorded growing honeydew and casaba melons in the 17th century.
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Fruits grow to 3-4 pounds</li>
<li>Sweet, spicy green flesh</li>
<li>Yellow-orange rind with green sutures</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States.
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
Plant 1" deep
Plant hills, 6-8 seed
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
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Ha'Ogen Melon, pre-1950 variety, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - This melon is named for Jenny Lind, who was known as "The Swedish Nightingale." She was a coloratura soprano promoted to stardom in the United States during the early 1850s. The variety is also known as 'Shipper's Delight' and 'Jersey Button' melon. There is a distinct "button" that forms on the blossom end of the fruit as it matures. Melons were developed and domesticated in Africa and Asia. Europeans settling in the Americas are recorded growing honeydew and casaba melons in the 17th century. Characteristics: Organic Fruits grow to 2 pounds Mild flavor, juicy flesh Good market variety 25 Seeds per packet This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States. Instructions - Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1" deep Plant hills, 6-8 seed Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - This melon is named for Jenny Lind, who was known as "The Swedish Nightingale." She was a coloratura soprano promoted to stardom in the United States during the early 1850s. The variety is also known as 'Shipper's Delight' and 'Jersey Button' melon. There is a distinct "button" that forms on the blossom end of the fruit as it matures. Melons were developed and domesticated in Africa and Asia. Europeans settling in the Americas are recorded growing honeydew and casaba melons in the 17th century.
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Fruits grow to 2 pounds</li>
<li>Mild flavor, juicy flesh</li>
<li>Good market variety</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States.
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
Plant 1" deep
Plant hills, 6-8 seed
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
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Jenny Lind Melon, 1850s Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - A true French cantaloupe named for the Carmelite monks who once tended it in France. One of the easiest to grow and most luxurious of all melons. Rich black-green skin when immature, ripening to orange mottled with green. Sweet, aromatic, orange flesh; the flavor is complex and deeply satisfying. Tends to split when ripe. Very productive. 75 days. ±1,200 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Organic Fruits have dark green skin that ripens to orange The sweet, orange flesh is very aromatic Fruit tends to split when ripe 75 days 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1" deep Plant hills, 6-8 seed Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">A true French cantaloupe named for the Carmelite monks who once tended it in France. One of the easiest to grow and most luxurious of all melons. Rich black-green skin when immature, ripening to orange mottled with green. Sweet, aromatic, orange flesh; the flavor is complex and deeply satisfying. Tends to split when ripe. Very productive. 75 days. ±1,200 seeds/oz. 
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Fruits have dark green skin that ripens to orange</li>
<li>The sweet, orange flesh is very aromatic</li>
<li>Fruit tends to split when ripe</li>
<li>75 days</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
Plant 1" deep
Plant hills, 6-8 seed
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
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Noir des Carmes Melon, Heirloom 1600's Melon, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - Father Athanase of the Trappist Monastery at Oka, Montréal Quebec bred this melon variety in 1912. It is a cross between the Banana melon ad the green-fleshed Montreal Market melon. The melon was rediscovered on Ile-Blizard, an island in the St. Lawrence River, and is now available to gardeners once again. Melons were developed and domesticated in Africa and Asia. Europeans settling in the Americas are recorded growing honeydew and casaba melons in the 17th century. Characteristics: Yellow, ribbed fruits Juicy, orange flesh Moderately sweet 25 Seeds per packet This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States. Instructions - Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1" deep Plant hills, 6-8 seed Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Father Athanase of the Trappist Monastery at Oka, Montréal Quebec bred this melon variety in 1912. It is a cross between the Banana melon ad the green-fleshed Montreal Market melon. The melon was rediscovered on Ile-Blizard, an island in the St. Lawrence River, and is now available to gardeners once again. Melons were developed and domesticated in Africa and Asia. Europeans settling in the Americas are recorded growing honeydew and casaba melons in the 17th century.
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Yellow, ribbed fruits</li>
<li>Juicy, orange flesh</li>
<li>Moderately sweet</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
<meta charset="utf-8">This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States.
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
Plant 1" deep
Plant hills, 6-8 seed
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Oka Melon (Bizzard Island Strain)

The Seed Savers Exchange - La crème de la crème of French cantaloupes. First noted in the garden of the Bishop of Rennes nearly 400 years ago. Petit Gris translates as “little grey,” named for its appearance before ripening. Fruits typically weigh 2-3 pounds and have a mustard and olive speckled rind. The flavorful sweet orange flesh is reminiscent of brown sugar. 80-85 days. Characteristics: Organic Fruits weigh 2-3 pounds Juicy, sweet orange flesh Flavor like brown sugar when ripe 80-85 days 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1" deep Plant hills, 6-8 seed Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">La crème de la crème of French cantaloupes. First noted in the garden of the Bishop of Rennes nearly 400 years ago. Petit Gris translates as “little grey,” named for its appearance before ripening. Fruits typically weigh 2-3 pounds and have a mustard and olive speckled rind. The flavorful sweet orange flesh is reminiscent of brown sugar. 80-85 days. 
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Fruits weigh 2-3 pounds</li>
<li>Juicy, sweet orange flesh</li>
<li>Flavor like brown sugar when ripe</li>
<li>80-85 days</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
Plant 1" deep
Plant hills, 6-8 seed
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
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Petit Gris De Rennes Melon, 1700's Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - Documented by Vilmorin in Les Plantes Potageres (1883). This cantaloupe was once a favorite of French market gardeners. Fruits weigh 4-9 pounds and have beautifully warted skin and dense sweet flesh. Almost too pretty to eat! The fragrance when fully ripe is incredible. Like all rockmelons, Prescott will not slip from the vine. Good drought tolerance. 85-95 days. Characteristics: Fruits grow to 4-9 pounds Dense orange flesh and strong, sweet fragrance Good drought tolerance 85-95 days 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1" deep Plant hills, 6-8 seed Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Documented by Vilmorin in Les Plantes Potageres (1883). This cantaloupe was once a favorite of French market gardeners. Fruits weigh 4-9 pounds and have beautifully warted skin and dense sweet flesh. Almost too pretty to eat! The fragrance when fully ripe is incredible. Like all rockmelons, Prescott will not slip from the vine. Good drought tolerance. 85-95 days. 
Characteristics:
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<ul>
<li>Fruits grow to 4-9 pounds</li>
<li>Dense orange flesh and strong, sweet fragrance</li>
<li>Good drought tolerance</li>
<li>85-95 days</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
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Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
Plant 1" deep
Plant hills, 6-8 seed
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
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Prescott Fond Blanc Melon, 1883 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - This variety is also known as 'Plum Granny' melon and 'Dudaim Melon.' Victorian women were known to carry these tiny melons in their pockets to counteract the rough aromas of life in the days before deodorant. Melons were developed and domesticated in Africa and Asia. Europeans settling in the Americas are recorded growing honeydew and casaba melons in the 17th century. Characteristics: Tiny fruits are velvety with orange and yellow stripes Unforgettable fragrance Edible, but bland Early season and productive 25 Seeds per packet This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States. Instructions - Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1" deep Plant hills, 6-8 seed Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - This variety is also known as 'Plum Granny' melon and 'Dudaim Melon.' Victorian women were known to carry these tiny melons in their pockets to counteract the rough aromas of life in the days before deodorant. Melons were developed and domesticated in Africa and Asia. Europeans settling in the Americas are recorded growing honeydew and casaba melons in the 17th century.
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Tiny fruits are velvety with orange and yellow stripes</li>
<li>Unforgettable fragrance</li>
<li>Edible, but bland</li>
<li>Early season and productive</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
<meta charset="utf-8">This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States.
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Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
Plant 1" deep
Plant hills, 6-8 seed
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Queen Anne's Pocket Melon, 1800's Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - An All America Selections winner in 1939, was introduced by Clemson University. Still the most popular open-pollinated variety on the market. Vigorous plants grow 3-5' tall. Exceptionally uniform, deep green ribbed and spineless pods are best harvested when 3" long. Excellent quality. 50-64 days. ±500 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Organic Plants grow to 3-5 feet tall Pods are spineless Best harvested when pods are 3 inches long 50-64 days ±500 seeds/oz 100 Seeds per packet This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but does not tolerate cold well Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when the soil has warmed. Tolerant of heat and drought, but not of cold. Keep well picked for higher yields. Direct Seed 2" apart Plant 1/2" deep Thin 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">An All America Selections winner in 1939, was introduced by Clemson University. Still the most popular open-pollinated variety on the market. Vigorous plants grow 3-5' tall. Exceptionally uniform, deep green ribbed and spineless pods are best harvested when 3" long. Excellent quality. 50-64 days. ±500 seeds/oz.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Plants grow to 3-5 feet tall</li>
<li>Pods are spineless</li>
<li>Best harvested when pods are 3 inches long</li>
<li>50-64 days</li>
<li>±500 seeds/oz</li>
<li>100 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
<meta charset="utf-8">This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but does not tolerate cold well
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors when the soil has warmed. Tolerant of heat and drought, but not of cold. Keep well picked for higher yields. 
Direct Seed 2" apart
Plant 1/2" deep
Thin 6-8" apart
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Clemson Spineless Okra, 1939 Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - The straight, green, downy pods of this variety are intermediate in length and width and are best eaten when under 5" long. Seed Savers Exchange member Dr. James Wolfe received the variety from the Simpson family of Rogersville, Tennessee. D.V. (Simpson) Thomas remembers her mother, Nora, growing this okra as far back as the early 1940s. 50-70 days. Characteristics: Organic Harvest as early as 50 days 100 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when the soil has warmed. Tolerant of heat and drought, but not of cold. Keep well picked for higher yields. Direct Seed 2" apart Plant 1/2" deep Thin 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">The straight, green, downy pods of this variety are intermediate in length and width and are best eaten when under 5" long. Seed Savers Exchange member Dr. James Wolfe received the variety from the Simpson family of Rogersville, Tennessee. D.V. (Simpson) Thomas remembers her mother, Nora, growing this okra as far back as the early 1940s. 50-70 days.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Harvest as early as 50 days</li>
<li>100 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors when the soil has warmed. Tolerant of heat and drought, but not of cold. Keep well picked for higher yields. 
Direct Seed 2" apart
Plant 1/2" deep
Thin 6-8" apart
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Simpson Okra, 1940s Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Old Fashioned Okra) Tall 7' plants have purple coloration on leaves and thick pods that are best picked at about 3" long. Cross-sections of pods look like the Star of David, giving this variety its name. Like many okra varieties, this plant bears beautiful flowers and foliage that could warrant a place in the ornamental border. 60-75 days. Characteristics: Plants grow to 7 feet tall Plants have purple coloration on leaves Best harvested when pods are 3 inches long 60-75 days 100 Seeds per packet This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but does not tolerate cold well. Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when the soil has warmed. Tolerant of heat and drought, but not of cold. Keep well picked for higher yields. Direct Seed 2" apart Plant 1/2" deep Thin 6-8" apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(aka Old Fashioned Okra) Tall 7' plants have purple coloration on leaves and thick pods that are best picked at about 3" long. Cross-sections of pods look like the Star of David, giving this variety its name. Like many okra varieties, this plant bears beautiful flowers and foliage that could warrant a place in the ornamental border. 60-75 days.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Plants grow to 7 feet tall</li>
<li>Plants have purple coloration on leaves</li>
<li>Best harvested when pods are 3 inches long</li>
<li>60-75 days</li>
<li>100 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
<meta charset="utf-8">This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but does not tolerate cold well.
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when the soil has warmed. Tolerant of heat and drought, but not of cold. Keep well picked for higher yields.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Plant 1/2" deep
Thin 6-8" apart
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Star of David Okra

The Seed Savers Exchange - Look no further for a hardy, reliable, and, yes, flavorful bunching onion! The stalks of this tender Japanese perennial grow and divide from the base, reaching 12-14" when mature. Enjoy fresh in salads or grilled as a side dish. This variety will overwinter. 60-80 days. Characteristics: New for 2022 Bunching onion Grows slender, up to 12-14 inches Great for salads, soups, stews, and stir-fries 60-80 days from transplant 100 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation. Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting Germination: 4-10 Days Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Look no further for a hardy, reliable, and, yes, flavorful bunching onion! The stalks of this tender Japanese perennial grow and divide from the base, reaching 12-14" when mature. Enjoy fresh in salads or grilled as a side dish. This variety will overwinter. 60-80 days. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>New for 2022</li>
<li>Bunching onion</li>
<li>Grows slender, up to 12-14 inches</li>
<li>Great for salads, soups, stews, and stir-fries</li>
<li>60-80 days from transplant</li>
<li>100 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting 
<meta charset="utf-8">Germination: 4-10 Days
<meta charset="utf-8">Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Heshiko Bunching Onion

The Seed Savers Exchange - Traditional Italian variety. Beautiful long bottle-shaped bulbs, attractive color. The flavor is mild and sweet. Best for fresh eating. Can be sown in spring and fall in milder climates. Long-day type. 100-120 days from transplant. Characteristics: Long-day onion Bulbs are red and bottle-shaped The mild, sweet flavor Can be sown in the fall in mild climates 100-120 days from transplant 100 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation. Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting Germination: 4-10 Days Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Traditional Italian variety. Beautiful long bottle-shaped bulbs, attractive color. The flavor is mild and sweet. Best for fresh eating. Can be sown in spring and fall in milder climates. Long-day type. 100-120 days from transplant. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Long-day onion</li>
<li>Bulbs are red and bottle-shaped</li>
<li>The mild, sweet flavor</li>
<li>Can be sown in the fall in mild climates</li>
<li>100-120 days from transplant</li>
<li>100 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting 
<meta charset="utf-8">Germination: 4-10 Days
<meta charset="utf-8">Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Long Red Florence Onion

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Dark Red Beauty) Listed as Large Red in 1834 by Hovey & Co. of Boston. By 1850, the name Wethersfield was in use by such companies as Comstock, Ferre & Co of Wethersfield, Connecticut. Large flattened globes with purple-red skin. Mildly pungent flesh with red concentric circles. Best used for salads and garnishes, not for extended storage. Long-day type. 100 days from transplant. Characteristics: Long-day onion Flattened globe-shaped bulbs Purple-red skin Concentric circles of red 100 days from transplant 100 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation. Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting Germination: 4-10 Days Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(aka Dark Red Beauty) Listed as Large Red in 1834 by Hovey &amp; Co. of Boston. By 1850, the name Wethersfield was in use by such companies as Comstock, Ferre &amp; Co of Wethersfield, Connecticut. Large flattened globes with purple-red skin. Mildly pungent flesh with red concentric circles. Best used for salads and garnishes, not for extended storage. Long-day type. 100 days from transplant. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Long-day onion</li>
<li>Flattened globe-shaped bulbs</li>
<li>Purple-red skin</li>
<li>Concentric circles of red</li>
<li>100 days from transplant</li>
<li>100 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting 
<meta charset="utf-8">Germination: 4-10 Days
<meta charset="utf-8">Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Red Wethersfield Onion, 1834 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - Beautiful burgundy skin gives this large, firm, sweet onion its name. Perfect for storing, this long-day onion lasts up to 6 months. Reliable plants yield crunchy, aromatic bulbs. 120 days. Characteristics: Long-day onion Beautiful burgundy skin and sweet flavor Globe-shaped, solid bulbs Can store up to 6 months 120 days from transplant 100 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation. Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting Germination: 4-10 Days Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Beautiful burgundy skin gives this large, firm, sweet onion its name. Perfect for storing, this long-day onion lasts up to 6 months. Reliable plants yield crunchy, aromatic bulbs. 120 days. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Long-day onion</li>
<li>Beautiful burgundy skin and sweet flavor</li>
<li>Globe-shaped, solid bulbs</li>
<li>Can store up to 6 months</li>
<li>120 days from transplant</li>
<li>100 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting 
<meta charset="utf-8">Germination: 4-10 Days
<meta charset="utf-8">Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Ruby Red Onion

Firefly 100 Seeds

Seedsavers Exchange 100 Seeds

The Seed Savers Exchange - Large, round bulbs boast sweet, mild, juicy flesh. Famous for its mild flavor, this long-day sweet onion is the only northern onion ever to match the quality of the popular Vidalia types. Well-grown bulbs can reach 2 pounds apiece and will store 2-3 months. 90 days. Characteristics: Long-day onion Bulbs grow to 2 pounds Globe-shaped, solid bulbs Can store 2-3 months 90 days from transplant New for 2021 100 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation. Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting Germination: 4-10 Days Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Large, round bulbs boast sweet, mild, juicy flesh. Famous for its mild flavor, this long-day sweet onion is the only northern onion ever to match the quality of the popular Vidalia types. Well-grown bulbs can reach 2 pounds apiece and will store 2-3 months. 90 days. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Long-day onion</li>
<li>Bulbs grow to 2 pounds</li>
<li>Globe-shaped, solid bulbs</li>
<li>Can store 2-3 months</li>
<li>90 days from transplant</li>
<li>New for 2021</li>
<li>100 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting 
<meta charset="utf-8">Germination: 4-10 Days
<meta charset="utf-8">Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Walla Walla Onion

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Long Scarlet) Historic variety described in the 1907 Landreth & Sons catalog; now becoming scarce. Deep red radishes are 6" long and tapered. The flesh is tender, crisp, and mild. Medium tops are good for bunching. 25-30 days. ±2,500 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Pink-red roots grow to 6 inches Crisp and tender with a mild flavor Good for bunching 25-30 days 250 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant in full sun. Successive plantings can be made every 3-4 weeks throughout summer and fall to provide a continual harvest. Plant 1" apart Plant 1/2" deep Plant Rows 12" apart Thin 2-3" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(aka Long Scarlet) Historic variety described in the 1907 Landreth &amp; Sons catalog; now becoming scarce. Deep red radishes are 6" long and tapered. The flesh is tender, crisp, and mild. Medium tops are good for bunching. 25-30 days. ±2,500 seeds/oz. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Pink-red roots grow to 6 inches</li>
<li>Crisp and tender with a mild flavor</li>
<li>Good for bunching</li>
<li>25-30 days</li>
<li>250 Seeds per packet</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant in full sun. Successive plantings can be made every 3-4 weeks throughout summer and fall to provide a continual harvest.
Plant 1" apart
Plant 1/2" deep
Plant Rows 12" apart
Thin 2-3" apart
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Cincinnati Market Radish, 1907 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - One of the mildest radishes, with a hint of sweetness, the oblong roots of this variety are soft rosy-pink with bright white flesh. Pink Lady Slipper stores well and stays crisp for weeks after harvest, even late in the season. An excellent choice for both home and market growers. 25-30 days. ±3,200 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Oblong roots Rosy-pink with bright white flesh 25-30 days 250 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant in full sun. Successive plantings can be made every 3-4 weeks throughout summer and fall to provide a continual harvest. Plant 1" apart Plant 1/2" deep Plant Rows 12" apart Thin 2-3" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">One of the mildest radishes, with a hint of sweetness, the oblong roots of this variety are soft rosy-pink with bright white flesh. Pink Lady Slipper stores well and stays crisp for weeks after harvest, even late in the season. An excellent choice for both home and market growers. 25-30 days. ±3,200 seeds/oz.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Oblong roots</li>
<li>Rosy-pink with bright white flesh</li>
<li>25-30 days</li>
<li>250 Seeds per packet</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant in full sun. Successive plantings can be made every 3-4 weeks throughout summer and fall to provide a continual harvest.
Plant 1" apart
Plant 1/2" deep
Plant Rows 12" apart
Thin 2-3" apart
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Pink Lady Slipper Radish

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Roseheart, Chinese Red Meat) Round 2-4" white radish with a stunning dark pink and white interior. The flesh is surprisingly sweet, crisp, and refreshing. Best grown in cool weather. Warm days, cool nights, and adequate nutrition and moisture result in a more colorful interior. 50-60 days. ±2,300 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Roots grow to 2-4 inches White skin, pink and white flesh The sweet and crisp flavor Fall/winter and spring radish 50-60 days ±2,300 seeds/oz 250 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant in full sun. Successive plantings can be made every 3-4 weeks throughout summer and fall to provide a continual harvest. Plant 1" apart Plant 1/2" deep Plant Rows 12" apart Thin 2-3" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(aka Roseheart, Chinese Red Meat) Round 2-4" white radish with a stunning dark pink and white interior. The flesh is surprisingly sweet, crisp, and refreshing. Best grown in cool weather. Warm days, cool nights, and adequate nutrition and moisture result in a more colorful interior. 50-60 days. ±2,300 seeds/oz. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Roots grow to 2-4 inches</li>
<li>White skin, pink and white flesh</li>
<li>The sweet and crisp flavor</li>
<li>Fall/winter and spring radish</li>
<li>50-60 days</li>
<li>±2,300 seeds/oz</li>
<li>250 Seeds per packet</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant in full sun. Successive plantings can be made every 3-4 weeks throughout summer and fall to provide a continual harvest. 
Plant 1" apart
Plant 1/2" deep
Plant Rows 12" apart
Thin 2-3" apart
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Watermelon Radish

Painted Lady Runner Bean: A Victorian Cottage Classic Bring a touch of historic charm to your garden with the Painted Lady Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus). At Firefly Farm & Mercantile, we are enamored with this variety not just for its productivity, but for its breathtaking aesthetics. A beloved staple of 19th-century Victorian cottage gardens, this "bi-color" beauty features striking white and scarlet blooms that create a vertical tapestry of color, followed by delicious, meaty beans that are as beautiful on the vine as they are in the kitchen. 📜 A Heritage of Victorian Elegance The Painted Lady is one of the oldest runner bean varieties still in cultivation, with a history that predates the modern seed industry. A Gardener’s Favorite: Documented as early as the 16th century in England, it became the "darling" of the Victorian era. Gardeners prized it because it wasn't just a vegetable—it was a flowering vine that could climb up arbors, trellises, and porch railings to create a "living curtain" of flowers. A "Freedom" Bean: During times of scarcity, the Painted Lady was a dependable source of nutrition, known for its ability to produce heavy crops in cooler, northern climates where common bush beans often struggled. The Name: The name refers to the delicate, two-toned petals—a sophisticated blend of creamy white and vibrant, brilliant scarlet red—which reminded early gardeners of the colorful face paint or "rouge" worn by fashionable women of the time. 🎨 Visual & Culinary Profile This is a true "dual-purpose" bean, offering both decorative beauty and substantial table fare. The Blooms: Unlike most beans that have small, inconspicuous flowers, the Painted Lady produces large, showy, bi-colored blossoms. They are incredibly attractive to hummingbirds, who will visit your garden daily to feed on the nectar. The Pods & Seeds: The pods are long, flat, and green. When shelled, they reveal stunning, large, mottled seeds—often a mix of deep purple and tan. In the Kitchen: Harvest the pods young for a tender, flavorful snap bean. If allowed to mature, the shelling beans have a velvety, chestnut-like texture that makes them an exceptional addition to soups, stews, or sautéed with garlic and herbs. 🌿 Garden Performance & Technical Specifications Runner beans are a different "beast" than common pole beans. They prefer cooler temperatures and are famous for their aggressive, vigorous climbing habit. Garden Bed Coverage: One packet from Firefly Farm & Mercantile provides enough seed to populate a 20 square foot bed (roughly an 8' to 10' long by 2.5' wide garden bed) or to cover a generous 8-foot section of a garden trellis. Feature Technical Specification Plant Type Perennial Runner Bean (Grown as Annual) Botanical Name Phaseolus coccineus Planting Density Space seeds 6–8 inches apart Vine Height 8–10 Feet Coverage 1 Packet per 20 sq. ft. Bloom Period Early Summer through Autumn Pollinator Value Top-tier hummingbird magnet ✨ Why We Love It "Painted Lady is the plant that makes your garden look like an illustration from a storybook. We love it because it’s so incredibly lush—the leaves are big and dark, the flowers are bright and cheerful, and the beans are hearty and filling. It’s a plant that works as hard as you do, providing beautiful flowers to look at and a solid meal for the winter pantry." 👨🌾 Cultivation & Culinary Tips The Cool-Weather Advantage: Unlike common pole beans that demand high heat, Runner Beans actually prefer cooler summer temperatures. If you live in a region with very hot summers, plant them early in the spring so they can set their pods before the peak July heat. Hummingbird Sanctuary: Because of the bright scarlet in the petals, this is the #1 hummingbird plant in our garden. If you want to see hummingbirds up close, plant these right by your porch or window. Harvesting: Pick pods regularly while they are young and tender for snap beans. If you leave pods on the vine too long, they will become stringy, but they will be perfect for shelling and drying!

<h2 id="Painted Lady Runner Bean: A Victorian Cottage Classic">Painted Lady Runner Bean: A Victorian Cottage Classic</h2>
Bring a touch of historic charm to your garden with the Painted Lady Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus). At Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile, we are enamored with this variety not just for its productivity, but for its breathtaking aesthetics. A beloved staple of 19th-century Victorian cottage gardens, this "bi-color" beauty features striking white and scarlet blooms that create a vertical tapestry of color, followed by delicious, meaty beans that are as beautiful on the vine as they are in the kitchen.
<hr>
<h3 id="📜 A Heritage of Victorian Elegance">📜 A Heritage of Victorian Elegance</h3>
The Painted Lady is one of the oldest runner bean varieties still in cultivation, with a history that predates the modern seed industry.
<ul>
<li>
A Gardener’s Favorite: Documented as early as the 16th century in England, it became the "darling" of the Victorian era. Gardeners prized it because it wasn't just a vegetable—it was a flowering vine that could climb up arbors, trellises, and porch railings to create a "living curtain" of flowers.</li>
<li>
A "Freedom" Bean: During times of scarcity, the Painted Lady was a dependable source of nutrition, known for its ability to produce heavy crops in cooler, northern climates where common bush beans often struggled.</li>
<li>
The Name: The name refers to the delicate, two-toned petals—a sophisticated blend of creamy white and vibrant, brilliant scarlet red—which reminded early gardeners of the colorful face paint or "rouge" worn by fashionable women of the time.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h3 id="🎨 Visual &amp; Culinary Profile">🎨 Visual &amp; Culinary Profile</h3>
This is a true "dual-purpose" bean, offering both decorative beauty and substantial table fare.
<ul>
<li>
The Blooms: Unlike most beans that have small, inconspicuous flowers, the Painted Lady produces large, showy, bi-colored blossoms. They are incredibly attractive to hummingbirds, who will visit your garden daily to feed on the nectar.</li>
<li>
The Pods &amp; Seeds: The pods are long, flat, and green. When shelled, they reveal stunning, large, mottled seeds—often a mix of deep purple and tan.</li>
<li>
In the Kitchen: Harvest the pods young for a tender, flavorful snap bean. If allowed to mature, the shelling beans have a velvety, chestnut-like texture that makes them an exceptional addition to soups, stews, or sautéed with garlic and herbs.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h3 id="🌿 Garden Performance &amp; Technical Specifications">🌿 Garden Performance &amp; Technical Specifications</h3>
Runner beans are a different "beast" than common pole beans. They prefer cooler temperatures and are famous for their aggressive, vigorous climbing habit.
<blockquote>
Garden Bed Coverage: One packet from Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile provides enough seed to populate a 20 square foot bed (roughly an 8' to 10' long by 2.5' wide garden bed) or to cover a generous 8-foot section of a garden trellis.
</blockquote>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Feature</th>
<th>Technical Specification</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Perennial Runner Bean (Grown as Annual)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Botanical Name</td>
<td>Phaseolus coccineus</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Planting Density</td>
<td>Space seeds 6–8 inches apart</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vine Height</td>
<td>8–10 Feet</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coverage</td>
<td>1 Packet per 20 sq. ft.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bloom Period</td>
<td>Early Summer through Autumn</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pollinator Value</td>
<td>Top-tier hummingbird magnet</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<hr>
<h3 id="✨ Why We Love It">✨ Why We Love It</h3>
<blockquote>
"Painted Lady is the plant that makes your garden look like an illustration from a storybook. We love it because it’s so incredibly lush—the leaves are big and dark, the flowers are bright and cheerful, and the beans are hearty and filling. It’s a plant that works as hard as you do, providing beautiful flowers to look at and a solid meal for the winter pantry."
</blockquote>
<hr>
<h3 id="👨🌾 Cultivation &amp; Culinary Tips">👨🌾 Cultivation &amp; Culinary Tips</h3>
<ul>
<li>
The Cool-Weather Advantage: Unlike common pole beans that demand high heat, Runner Beans actually prefer cooler summer temperatures. If you live in a region with very hot summers, plant them early in the spring so they can set their pods before the peak July heat.</li>
<li>
Hummingbird Sanctuary: Because of the bright scarlet in the petals, this is the #1 hummingbird plant in our garden. If you want to see hummingbirds up close, plant these right by your porch or window.</li>
<li>
Harvesting: Pick pods regularly while they are young and tender for snap beans. If you leave pods on the vine too long, they will become stringy, but they will be perfect for shelling and drying!</li>
</ul>

The Painted Lady Runner Bean is a historic 16th-century heirloom that produces stunning bi-colored scarlet and white blossoms. A vigorous climber that provides both ornamental beauty and delicious, meaty snap or shelling beans.

Painted Lady Runner Bean Seeds

Painted Lady Improved Runner Bean, 1827 Heirloom

Renee's Gardens 13gm | ~10 Seeds

Firefly Farm 25 Seeds

Scarlet Runner Beans, like all runner beans, they prefer cool nights and cooler days so it tends to do better as a fresh eating bean in environments like New England or the Pacific Northwests along the coasts. We grow it every year for ourselves to harvest as dried beans and to enjoy the hummingbirds flying around. We do not get the privilege of tender runner beans in our part of Wisconsin. We plant it every 4-6" The Seed Savers Exchange - One of the oldest runner beans in existence. Already well-known in 1735 according to The Gardener’s Dictionary by English botanist Philip Miller; listed in America as early as 1806 by McMahon. Used for ornamental purposes or as a vegetable: small snap pods or green shell beans. Can substitute for limas in cooler climates. Pole habit, 65 days. ±450 seeds/lb. Characteristics: Scarlet blossoms Beans mature to black and speckled mauve Used for ornamental purposes or as small snap pods or green shell beans Pole bean 65 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

Scarlet Runner Beans, like all runner beans, they prefer cool nights and cooler days so it tends to do better as a fresh eating bean in environments like New England or the Pacific Northwests along the coasts. We grow it every year for ourselves to harvest as dried beans and to enjoy the hummingbirds flying around. We do not get the privilege of tender runner beans in our part of Wisconsin.   We plant it every 4-6" 
The Seed Savers Exchange - One of the oldest runner beans in existence. Already well-known in 1735 according to The Gardener’s Dictionary by English botanist Philip Miller; listed in America as early as 1806 by McMahon. Used for ornamental purposes or as a vegetable: small snap pods or green shell beans. Can substitute for limas in cooler climates. Pole habit, 65 days. ±450 seeds/lb.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Scarlet blossoms</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>65 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
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.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 2" apart</li>
<li>Seed Depth: 1"</li>
<li>Rows Apart: 24-36"</li>
<li>Support: Trellis, tepee, or netting</li>
</ul>
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Scarlet Runner Bean, 1735 Heirloom

Seedsavers Exchange - 25 Seeds

Firefly Farm - 25 Seeds (good for 8')

Firefly Farm Minipacket - 10 Seeds

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One of our favorites! An earlier version that is smaller but ripens much earlier which is perfect for our northern summers. Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Rooted in history, A heavy yielder and a favorite in our 2016 pepper taste test. Aji Amarillo peppers are a key ingredient in Peruvian cuisine. This rare “Chinchi” strain bears smaller peppers, about 3 × ½ in., much earlier in the season than the standard Aji Amarillo. Thanks to Chris Watson for providing seedstock to Southern Exposure, SESE introduced this in 2018. Fruity, flavorful, with medium-high heat. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated 3" fruits 59 days for green peppers, longer to ripe toyellow .3 grams of ~40 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Aji Chinchi Amarillo Pepper, 1500's Peruvian Heirloom Update, Organic available

The Black Swan Breadseed Poppy is a favorite poppy for its stunning color in the landscape. Its frilly double blooms add some whimsy and mystique. Botanical name: Papaver somniferum All plant parts except the seeds are toxic. Stunning semi double to double dark maroon to almost black blooms. It sometimes will throw single blooms. Grows 2 to 2.5 feet tall Blooms late June - July 1/6 gram or ~ 250 Seeds Instructions - Direct seeding is preferable, as poppies do not like to have their roots disturbed. Sow seeds outdoors in the early spring when the soil is still cool and light frost is possible. Can also be sown in the fall just before the ground freezes. Plants will tolerate average to poor soil as well as doing well in garden loam. They need cold stratification to germinate well. Direct Seed 1/4" deep Germination 10-15 days Thin 8-10" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Black Swan Heirloom Poppy, Dark Maroon Flowers, Breadseed Poppy

Chrysalis Purple - Locally Grown Garlic - A garlic that is great to grow and is easy to store.6-9 Cloves per head. The heat and bold flavors makes this a crowd favorite! Favorite for Cooks and Chefs Purple Stripe Hardneck Excellent for the North and down to the mid-Atlantic regions Stores into late winter Wonderful heat that is bold and complex Need 10+ or more, check out our 10lb options All garlic listed here as a winter hardiness to Zone 4. Garlic is a wonderful addition to our gardens. It is found in just about every household in America. It is very easy to grow in most of the United States. Our seedstock would be considered Large to Jumbo around 2” unless we have it noted. We only sell garlic that is excellent quality seed-stock. We then open our culinary stock up once we have sorted all of our harvests. We start shipping the last week of September. By 10/1 we will ship within 1-2 days as we get our preorders first. There are 3 types of garlic to choose from: Hardneck, Softneck, and Elephant. Here is the lowdown on what this means so you can choose the best one for you and your family. Types of Garlic Hardneck - Cold Hardy to Zones 3-7 (and colder), Produces Garlic Scapes, Produces less cloves than softnecks but is generally larger, it stores for 3-5 months after harvest Softneck - Great for warm areas (zones (8-9) as they don't need the cold to make cloves, store for up to 9 months, smaller than hardnecks. Our varieties are hardy to zone 4. Elephant - Not really a garlic but an allium that possesses garlic like flavors. A clove can take 1-2 years to split into cloves. Plant in the fall or cooler season for areas with no frosts. Very large cloves with mild garlic flavors. Growing Instructions: For those in zones 3-7, plant garlic about 2-4 weeks before your first hard frost (not your first frost, but your first hard killing frost). Garlic needs about 4-8 weeks to root in and grow before the ground freezes. Plant 4" Deep Space 6-8" apart Mulch with 2-4" of straw, wood chips or other organic mulch, but refrain from pine straw or cedar chips. Weed often as garlic hates competition Hardnecks produce a garlic scape (flower) that should be harvested before the flower fully develops. This increases the bulb size.