Organic Goldie Ground Cherry, Ancient Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
The Living Seed Company - (Physalis pruinosa) This golden berry is an amazing superfood that bears an amazing taste, wrapped in a paper lantern. This tender perennial boasts an amazing flavor profile - tart and sweet. Can be eaten fresh, dried, frozen, or preserved. The options are endless. Attracts pollinators and easily self sows.
Organic
Prolific and super sweet
Fruits grow to ½ to ¾ inch
Fruits have a papery husk
Sweet variety that stores well
70 days from transplant
20 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep 4-6 weeks before last frost. Plant out when the danger of frost has passed. Excellent results when grown on landscape cloth, which suppresses weeds and makes collecting the fruits easier.
Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost
Germinate 14 days
Plant 2-3' apart
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Organic Golden Berry Inca Berry, (Ground Cherry) Ancient Heirloom,
$3.25
$3.75
The Living Seed Company - (Physalis pruinosa) This South American golden berry is an amazing superfood that bears an amazing taste, wrapped in a paper lantern. This tender perennial boasts an amazing flavor profile - tart, sweet and oh so good. This is a variety that is from the Andes Mountains and was eaten as far back as the Inca civilization. Can be eaten fresh, dried, frozen, or preserved. The options are endless. Attracts pollinators and easily self sows.
Organic
Prolific and super sweet
Fruits grow to ½ to ¾ inch
Fruits have a papery husk
Sweet variety that stores well
70 days from transplant
20 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep 4-6 weeks before last frost. Plant out when the danger of frost has passed. Excellent results when grown on landscape cloth, which suppresses weeds and makes collecting the fruits easier.
Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost
Germinate 14 days
Plant 2-3' apart
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Organic Scarlet Ohno Revival Turnip
$2.95
$3.25
Hot pink, rounded roots with pink-streaked white interiors and mild, crunchy taste great for pickling.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - This specialty radish is especially cherished by chefs who love its contrasting colors and unique aesthetic. Greens have long strap-shaped leaves and are smooth with magenta midribs. Improved variety from Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seeds in Oregon. This variety is protected by the Open Source Seed Initiative
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Salad or storage
2" round
OSSI
50 days
1/32 oz approx.
Instructions - Turnips and Rutabagas (Brassica rapa and Brassica napus) are cool-season biennials in the Brassicaceae family. Turnips and Rutabagas can tolerate slightly alkaline soil. Deep, loose, well-drained fertile soil with moderate nitrogen levels is best.
Plant 3/4" deep
Plant Rows 12-18" apart
Thin to 4-10" apart
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Alpine Pineapple Strawberry
$2.95
$3.25
Our restock of this awesome strawberry comes in this week! Get your orders in as it’s first come first serve for these guys.
Renee's Garden - These special Alpine Strawberries produce a multitude of plump, 1 inch pointed pastel yellow berries with the delectable flavor and aroma of pineapples and roses. The mounding little strawberry plants with their bright green leaves are rugged, easy to grow, and do not set runners. Alpine strawberries begin bearing their first season, offering gemlike little fruits all summer, and plants will grow larger and return every season. Indulge yourself by pairing “Pineapple” with our red fruiting “Mignonette” for a perfect summer duet.
Characteristics:
Pastel yellow berries
Perennial
Delectable flavor
Aroma of pineapples and roses
Approx 250 seeds
Instructions -
In spring, sow seeds 1 inch apart and 1⁄8 inch deep in a container of fine seed starting mix. Maintain at 60–70°F (16-21°C) and provide a strong light source. Keep evenly moist but not soggy. Be patient, seeds can take 14 to 28 days to germinate. Feed young seedlings every 2 weeks with half-strength fertilizer. When they have several sets of leaves, transplant 3 inches apart into a deeper container or individual pots so root systems have room to develop. When 3 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions and plant 8-10 inches apart in fertile soil in full sun or partial shade in very hot climates.
Plant in: February - April
Full sun or partial shade
Plant 1/8 inch
Plant 1 inch apart
14-28 days to germinate
Mature Height: 6-8 inches
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Organic Dr. Wyche's Yellow Tomatillo
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - Given to SSE by Suzanne Ashworth, who obtained the seeds from the late Dr. John Wyche. Unique yellow tomatillo with contrasting purple blush (1½" diameter), deliciously sweet flavor. Very prolific and easy to grow. 90-100 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Organic
Yellow fruits with purple blush
Fruits grow to 1-2 inches in diameter
Very productive
90-100 days from transplant
25 Seeds
Instructions - Culture is very similar to tomatoes. Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Transplant outdoors when the soil has warmed. Plants are self-supporting, but sprawl over a large area. Cage or trellis when space is limited.
Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost
Germinate 14-21 days
Plant 24-36" apart
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Organic Belle Isle Cress
$2.95
$3.25
Very dark green, deeply lobed glossy leaves are exceptionally nutritious.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Named for an island on which shipwrecked 17th-century Portuguese sailors survived the winter thanks to this little plant. Rich in Vitamin C, calcium, iron, and especially Vitamin A. Best quality in cooler weather. From Wild Garden Seeds in Oregon. Belle Isle Cress is a fantastic substitute for watercress.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Early spring/late fall crop
Upright habit
50 days
1/32 oz approx.
Instructions - Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Specialty greens are a broad category of leafy plants, many of which are cold hardy and fast-growing. Crops in this group are gaining popularity due to their ease of culture and unique flavors and colors.
Plant 1/8" deep
Plant 12-18" apart
Plant thin to 4"
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Culver William Asparagus, Unique 20th Century Heirloom
$3.95
$4.50
The Seed Savers Exchange - This variety’s prolific plants produce large, green stalks that are crunchy, juicy, and slightly sweet when eaten raw. When plants are started from seeds, expect about 10 stalks per plant the first year and up to 15 stalks per plant by the next; asparagus typically needs to grow three or more years before the patch is robust enough to harvest. Reportedly rust-resistant, this asparagus is named for Dr. S. Culver Williams of Rose Valley, Pennsylvania, who stewarded it with his wife, Barbara, for at least 40 years. Organic
Characteristics:
Organic & Open-Pollinated
Perennial
Rust resistant
25 seeds in packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.
Sow indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost
Germination 20-60 days
Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
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Organic Finale Fennel
$2.95
$3.25
Vigorous plants were a hit in High Mowing trials, producing huge juicy bulbs.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Very large, uniform bulbs with slightly flattened shape Bulbing-types produce large sweet bulbs. Finale stores well, keeping good quality and maintaining a crisp, juicy texture and pleasant flavor. Excellent bolt resistance.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Bolt-resistant
4" bulbs
80 days
1/32 oz approx.
Instructions - Fennel needs deep, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a pH from 6.1-8.0. It has a very deep taproot.
Plant 1/4-1/2" deep
Direct seed at 2" and thin to 6-8"
Plant 18" rows apart
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Organic Green Husk Tomatillo
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Mexican Husk Tomato) Prolific bushy plants are 3-4' across and almost as tall. Green 2" fruits are ripe when they burst through husks. Blended with hot peppers to make traditional Mexican green sauce. 70-80 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Organic
Green fruits grow to 2 inches
Plants grow to 3-4 feet
Fruits are ripe when they burst through the husks
Very productive
70-80 days from transplant
25 Seeds
Instructions - Culture is very similar to tomatoes. Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Transplant outdoors when the soil has warmed. Plants are self-supporting, but sprawl over a large area. Cage or trellis when space is limited.
Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost
Germinate 14-21 days
Plant 24-36" apart
Full Sun
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Organic Sunberry, early 1900's Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Solanum burbankii) (aka Wonderberry) Bred by Luther Burbank in the early 1900s; offered by seedsman John Lewis Childs as Wonderberry in 1909. Great controversy ensued over the plant’s provenance and true identity, and Burbank’s reputation was badly damaged. Prolific bushy plants loaded with small, slightly sweet, dull blue berries. 50-75 days.
Characteristics:
Organic
Small, slightly sweet, dull blue berries
Prolific bushy plants
50-75 days
50 seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Transplant outdoors 24" apart in rows 36" apart. Sunberries tolerate a wide variety of climates and conditions, but do not tolerate frost. Plants are self-supporting, but sprawl over a large area. Cage or trellis when space is limited.
Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost
Germinate 14-21 days
Plant 24" apart
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Organic Garnet Red Amaranth
$2.95
$3.25
Large, beautiful plants with impressive red spires ideal for fresh bouquets.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - This versatile plant is a delicious microgreen, baby leaf green, and attractive flower that is sure to bring joy to the garden or dinner table. Heat tolerant, the plants can reach towering heights and will grow steadily through the summer weather. Dramatic plumes of deep red flowers are a striking addition to flower arrangements and fresh bouquets. These brilliant plants are a stand out in a garden setting
Organic & Open-Pollinated
Great cut flower
Edible foliage
6-8' tall
Annual
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out into average well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Good cutting flower, fresh or dried.
Start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost
Germination 7-10 days
Plant 12-18" apart
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Delicatesse White Kohlrabi
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - This kohlrabi has it all - juicy, crunchy, and crisp stems and a slightly spicy, sweet flavor. The bulbs are light-green and round to slightly elongated, and the plants have light-green petioles with light-purple bases. The light- to dark-green leaves are mostly elliptical in shape (with the occasional obovate leaf) and have round-toothed margins. Variability occurs from plant to plant, but each plant has uniform leaves; the plants grow 12-17" tall and reach 22-28" in diameter. Stems are 2" to just over 2½" long and approximately 2¾-3½" wide, and weigh 4.7-9.5 oz.
Characteristics:
Sweet, spicy flavor
250 Seeds
Instructions - Best grown in cooler weather. Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked and the danger of hard frost has passed. Can also be started indoors and transplanted out. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Kohlrabi is also an excellent fall crop.
Direct Seed 1" apart
Plant 1/4" deep
Plant Rows 12-18" apart
Thin to 4" apart
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Organic Purple Tomatillo
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - Dark purple fruits are smaller (1½-2") and have a sweeter flavor than green tomatillos. Makes an attractive purple salsa, also great grilled. Noticeably less sticky than most tomatillos. 90 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Organic
Purple fruits are very sweet
Fruits grow to 1-2 inches
Less sticky than other tomatillos
90 days from transplant
25 Seeds
Instructions - Culture is very similar to tomatoes. Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Transplant outdoors when the soil has warmed. Plants are self-supporting, but sprawl over a large area. Cage or trellis when space is limited.
Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost
Germinate 14-21 days
Plant 24-36" apart
Full Sun
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Organic Loewen Family Heirloom Ground Cherry
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - The very productive plants have sprawling growth and the tangy and sweet fruits are about ⅔" in diameter and encased in a papery husk. We found these to be slightly sweeter and smaller than Aunt Molly's. Allow the fruit to fall to the ground before harvesting. This ground cherry has been passed down through at least four generations of women; it was brought to Canada from Russia in 1925. 80 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Organic
Fruits grow to 2/3" in diameter
80 days from transplant
50 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant out when the danger of frost has passed. Excellent results when grown on landscape cloth, which suppresses weeds and makes collecting the fruits easier.
Start Indoors: 6 weeks before the last frost
Germinate 14 days
Plant 12-18" apart
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Organic Purple de Milpa Tomatillo
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - The tomatillo that grows wild in Mexican cornfields. Very small (¾") purple-tinged fruits borne on 3-4' tall plants. Fruit typically does not burst through husk when ripe. The sharp flavor is preferred by some cooks over other tomatillos. 70-90 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Organic
Purple-tinged fruits grow to less than 1 inch
Plants grow to 3-4 feet
Does not burst through husk when ripe
70-90 days from transplant
25 Seeds
Instructions - Culture is very similar to tomatoes. Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Transplant outdoors when soil has warmed. Plants are self-supporting, but sprawl over a large area. Cage or trellis when space is limited.
Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost
Germinate 14-21 days
Plant 24-36" apart
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