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Renee's Garden - A French delicacy. Our improved cultivar of heirloom Reine de Vallée produces dainty little pointed red berries with an ambrosial woodland flavor. Mignonette forms compact perennial plants that grow in pretty leafy mounds and produce fruits the first summer from seed to enjoy all season long. These special petite berries are lovely as a border edging or in containers or plant them in hanging pots so you can pluck their exquisite little fruits as you stroll past. Characteristics: Dainty little berries Ambrosial flavor Easy to grow Approx 325 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 (15-21°C). Provide a strong light source. Keep evenly moist but not soggy. Be patient: seeds take 14-28 days to germinate. Feed young seedlings every 2 weeks with half-strength fertilizer. When they have several sets of leaves, transplant them 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 12 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8">A French delicacy. Our improved cultivar of heirloom Reine de Vallée produces dainty little pointed red berries with an ambrosial woodland flavor. Mignonette forms compact perennial plants that grow in pretty leafy mounds and produce fruits the first summer from seed to enjoy all season long. These special petite berries are lovely as a border edging or in containers or plant them in hanging pots so you can pluck their exquisite little fruits as you stroll past.  <meta charset="utf-8">
Characteristics: 
<li>Dainty little berries </li>
<li>Ambrosial flavor </li>
<li>Easy to grow </li>
<li>Approx 325 seeds</li>
 
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">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 (15-21°C). Provide a strong light source. Keep evenly moist but not soggy. Be patient: seeds take 14-28 days to germinate. Feed young seedlings every 2 weeks with half-strength fertilizer. When they have several sets of leaves, transplant them 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 12 inches apart in fertile soil in full sun or partial shade in very hot climates. 
<ul>
<li>Plant in: February - April </li>
<li>Full sun or partial shade</li>
<li>Plant 1/8 inch</li>
<li>Plant 1 inch apart</li>
<li>14-28 days to germinate</li>
<li>Mature Height: 6-8 inches </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Alpine Mignonette Strawberry

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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 The 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 them 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

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. 
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Characteristics: 
<li>Pastel yellow berries </li>
<li>Perennial </li>
<li>Delectable flavor </li>
<li>The aroma of pineapples and roses </li>
<li>Approx 250 seeds</li>
 
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 them 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. 
<ul>
<li>Plant in: February - April </li>
<li>Full sun or partial shade</li>
<li>Plant 1/8 inch</li>
<li>Plant 1 inch apart</li>
<li>14-28 days to germinate</li>
<li>Mature Height: 6-8 inches </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Alpine Pineapple Strawberry

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 90 days. Long the standard for home and market use. Flesh is mild, yellow, fine-grained, and firm. Certified Organic Heirloom Especially well-suited to the South-East From Small Farms Instructions - Rutabaga are similar to turnips but planted for fall harvest. Plant 8-10 weeks before the first fall frost. Harvest when roots are 3-6" across. Harvest before temperatures drop below 20 degrees F Sow seeds 1" apart 12-16" apart Thin: 8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 90 days. Long the standard for home and market use. Flesh is mild, yellow, fine-grained, and firm.
<ul>
<li>Certified Organic </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>Especially well-suited to the South-East </li>
<li>From Small Farms </li>
</ul>
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Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Rutabaga are similar to turnips but planted for fall harvest. Plant 8-10 weeks before the first fall frost. <meta charset="utf-8">Harvest when roots are 3-6" across. Harvest before temperatures drop below 20 degrees F
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<li>Sow seeds 1" apart </li>
<li>12-16" apart </li>
<li>Thin: 8" apart  </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

American Purple Top Yellow Rutabaga, Swede, Heirloom pre-1850, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Lagenaria siceraria) Large hard-shelled gourd shaped like an apple. Mottled green skin dries to brown; very long shelf life. Gourds are 6-8" tall and 4-6" across. Best used for crafting and birdhouses. 100-120 days. Characteristics: Hard-shelled gourds resemble apples Mottled green skin dries to brown Gourds grow to 6-8 inches by 4 inches across Best used for crafting and birdhouses 100-120 days Instructions: Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed in 12" diameter hills. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. In short-season areas, growth from transplants started indoors 8 weeks in advance. Gourds grow well on fences or garden trellises. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Apple Gourd

Firefly Farm Minipack 10 Seeds

Seedsavers Exchange 25 Seeds

The Seed Savers Exchange - Easy-to-grow, prolific, and super-sweet, this ground cherry works well for preserves and pies, over ice cream, and in fresh-fruit salads—or can simply be eaten straight out of the garden. The plants have a sprawling habit and produce ½-¾" fruits encased in a papery husk that turns brown when the fruits ripen. This beloved variety takes its name from an ice cream stand, named not for a dear aunt, but for a cherished pet dog of the owners of Territorial Seed. Characteristics: 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 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Easy-to-grow, prolific, and super-sweet, this ground cherry works well for preserves and pies, over ice cream, and in fresh-fruit salads—or can simply be eaten straight out of the garden. The plants have a sprawling habit and produce ½-¾" fruits encased in a papery husk that turns brown when the fruits ripen. This beloved variety takes its name from an ice cream stand, named not for a dear aunt, but for a cherished pet dog of the owners of Territorial Seed. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Prolific and super sweet</li>
<li>Fruits grow to ½ to ¾ inch</li>
<li>Fruits have a papery husk</li>
<li>Sweet variety that stores well</li>
<li>70 days from transplant 
</li>
</ul>
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.
<ul>
<li>Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Germinate 14 days</li>
<li>Plant 12-18" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry, Aunt Molly's Husk Tomato, Organic Available

Seedsaver Exchange 50 Organic Seeds

Firefly Farm Minipack 15 Seeds

Firefly Farm 50 Seeds

he Seed Savers Exchange - A great mixture of winged brightly colored gourds. One of the most diverse ornamentals that we offer. Easy to grow and durable. 100-120 days., (Cucurbita pepo) Characteristics: 90-100 days Diverse ornamental mix of brightly colored gourds Gourds have ridges or wings Easy to grow Durable Instructions: Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed in 12" diameter hills. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. In short-season areas, growth from transplants started indoors 8 weeks in advance. Gourds grow well on fences or garden trellises. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Autumn Wings Gourd

Seeds Savers Exchange 25 Seeds

We were able to get this in bulk and are doing packages of 50 seeds per package. The seed is organic but since we are just in the beginning stages for our organic handling license so the seed packet cannot be labeled organic but the seed is. Delicious early kohlrabi with eye-catching violet skin and smoky blue-green leaves. High Mowing Organic Seeds - A beautiful and reliable variety with an attractive presentation for the market. Crisp, juicy flesh great for slaws. Originally bred by Hild Seed Company in Germany. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Very juicy Slow to bolt 3.25" bulbs 50 days 50 seeds per packet (packed at Firefly Farm & Mercantile), 25 Seeds when in High Mowing Packets which we do not have. Instructions - Kohlrabi is a cool-season biennial in the Brassicaceae family, sharing species name Brassica oleracea with cauliflower, cabbage, collards, kale, brussels sprouts, and broccoli. Kohlrabi is a little-known, yet delightful vegetable with a mild flavor and the texture of a juicy, sweet radish. The edible portion of kohlrabi is not the root, but rather the round, swollen stem of the plant. Leaves are also edible. Kohlrabi varies in color from light green to purple. Direct Seed 1" apart Plant 1/4" deep Plant Rows 12-18" apart Thin to 4-10" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

We were able to get this in bulk and are doing packages of 50 seeds per package. The seed is organic but since we are just in the beginning stages for our organic handling license so the seed packet cannot be labeled organic but the seed is. 
Delicious early kohlrabi with eye-catching violet skin and smoky blue-green leaves.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - A beautiful and reliable variety with an attractive presentation for the market. Crisp, juicy flesh great for slaws. Originally bred by Hild Seed Company in Germany.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated  
</li>
<li>Very juicy</li>
<li>Slow to bolt</li>
<li>3.25" bulbs</li>
<li>50 days </li>
<li>50 seeds per packet (packed at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile), 25 Seeds when in High Mowing Packets which we do not have. </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Kohlrabi is a cool-season biennial in the Brassicaceae family, sharing species name Brassica oleracea with cauliflower, cabbage, collards, kale, brussels sprouts, and broccoli. Kohlrabi is a little-known, yet delightful vegetable with a mild flavor and the texture of a juicy, sweet radish. The edible portion of kohlrabi is not the root, but rather the round, swollen stem of the plant. Leaves are also edible. Kohlrabi varies in color from light green to purple.
Direct Seed 1" apart 
Plant 1/4" deep
Plant Rows 12-18" apart
Thin to 4-10" apart
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Azur Star Kohlrabi, Organic

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. 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" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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. Belle Isle Cress is a fantastic substitute for watercress. 
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated</li>
<li>Early spring/late fall crop</li>
<li>Upright habit</li>
<li>50 days  </li>
<li>1/32 oz approx. </li>
</ul>
Instructions -
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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" 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Belle Isle Cress, Organic options available

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Good flavored table pea with 10 in. pods containing as many as 18 large peas per pod! Use fresh or dried. Reddish-green pods are borne high and are easy to see in the foliage. Resistant to very hot, dry summers. Vigorous, sprawling vines. Very popular with our Texas customers. Small packet has about 66 seeds. 1850's Heirloom Vigna unguiculata Certified Organic Heirloom Especially well-suited to the South-East 85 seeds Instructions - Need warm soil to germinate; sow a month after the last frost. Grow in the same manner as pole beans or along a trellis, sow seeds 3/4 in. deep, 4 in. apart, thinning to 8 in. One planting along a tall trellis will produce well all season. Easily grown Thrive in hot weather Tolerant of a wide range of soils Flavor - The flavor is similar to southern peas but with a drier, nutty quality. Sweet and mild, resembling the combined flavor of asparagus, mushrooms, and beans. Braid or tie into knots before cooking. The young leaves and stems are also edible. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Good flavored table pea with 10 in. pods containing as many as 18 large peas per pod! Use fresh or dried. Reddish-green pods are borne high and are easy to see in the foliage. Resistant to very hot, dry summers. Vigorous, sprawling vines. Very popular with our Texas customers. Small packet has about 66 seeds. 1850's Heirloom
Vigna unguiculata
<ul>
<li>Certified Organic </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>Especially well-suited to the South-East </li>
<li>85 seeds</li>
</ul>
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Instructions - Need warm soil to germinate; sow a month after the last frost. Grow in the same manner as pole beans or along a trellis, sow seeds 3/4 in. deep, 4 in. apart, thinning to 8 in. One planting along a tall trellis will produce well all season. 
<ul>
<li>Easily grown</li>
<li>Thrive in hot weather </li>
<li>Tolerant of a wide range of soils </li>
</ul>
Flavor - The flavor is similar to southern peas but with a drier, nutty quality. Sweet and mild, resembling the combined flavor of asparagus, mushrooms, and beans. Braid or tie into knots before cooking. The young leaves and stems are also edible. 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Big Red Ripper Southern Peas, Cowpeas,  1850's Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - Birdhouse Gourds are (L. siceraria) light-green fruits with rounded necks and bowls that grow 14" tall and 12" in diameter. Dried gourds make excellent birdhouses. Vigorous 15-35' vines. 95-110 days. Characteristics: Fruits grow to 14 inches by 12 inches Vines grow 15-35 feet Make excellent birdhouses 95-110 days 25 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 6 weeks before transplanting out in shorter season areas. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Birdhouse Gourds are (L. siceraria) light-green fruits with rounded necks and bowls that grow 14" tall and 12" in diameter. Dried gourds make excellent birdhouses. Vigorous 15-35' vines. 95-110 days.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Fruits grow to 14 inches by 12 inches</li>
<li>Vines grow 15-35 feet</li>
<li>Make excellent birdhouses</li>
<li>95-110 days</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 6 weeks before transplanting out in shorter season areas.
Plant 1/2" deep
Hill 6-8 seeds together
Thin to 3-4 plants
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Birdhouse Gourd Seeds

Firefly Farm Minipacket 10 Seeds

Firefly Farm 25 Seeds

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 57 days. Grown by the Bowling family of Virginia since the 1920s. Early, productive, and beautiful - one of the best okras in the Kerr Center’s trial of 30 heirloom varieties. Long, slim, tender red pods. 7-8 ft. plants have red stems and red-veined leaves. Characteristics: Organic Plants grow to 7-8 feet tall Pods are red Pods grow to 9-12 inches long 47 days 4g, 80- 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

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 57 days. Grown by the Bowling family of Virginia since the 1920s. Early, productive, and beautiful - one of the best okras in the Kerr Center’s trial of 30 heirloom varieties. Long, slim, tender red pods. 7-8 ft. plants have red stems and red-veined leaves.
Characteristics: 
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Plants grow to 7-8 feet tall</li>
<li>Pods are red</li>
<li>Pods grow to 9-12 inches long</li>
<li>47 days</li>
<li>4g, 80- 100 Seeds per packet </li>
 
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 &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Bowling Red Okra, Organic Heirloom Seeds

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 53 days. Bears when plants are 18 in. tall and continues to bear until frost. Huge leaves, typically 16 in. across. 9-12 in. slender pods are curved and virtually spineless. Pods mature from light green to creamy yellow-green. At 10 in. long they are tender, sweet, and spineless enough to be eaten raw or added to salads. Pods are less gooey than other okra. Characteristics: Organic Plants grow to 4 feet tall Pods are deep burgundy Pods grow to 9-12 inches long 50 days 4g, 80- 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

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 53 days. Bears when plants are 18 in. tall and continues to bear until frost. Huge leaves, typically 16 in. across. 9-12 in. slender pods are curved and virtually spineless. Pods mature from light green to creamy yellow-green. At 10 in. long they are tender, sweet, and spineless enough to be eaten raw or added to salads. Pods are less gooey than other okra.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Plants grow to 4 feet tall</li>
<li>Pods are deep burgundy</li>
<li>Pods grow to 9-12 inches long</li>
<li>50 days</li>
<li>4g, 80- 100 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
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 &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Burmese Okra, Organic Heirloom Seeds

The Seed Savers Exchange - This variety has delighted the Cajun Country since the 1950s! Splineless, compact plants reach 3–4' tall and yield an abundance of relatively early 6"-8"-long pods with great flavor. Introduced by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange in 1989, this versatile gem thrives in hot climates but also adapts well to cooler ones. Its beautiful blooms are a bonus. Characteristics: Organic Plants grow to 3-4 feet tall Pods are spineless and grow 6-8" long 60-65 days 50 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 - This variety has delighted the Cajun Country since the 1950s! Splineless, compact plants reach 3–4' tall and yield an abundance of relatively early 6"-8"-long pods with great flavor. Introduced by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange in 1989, this versatile gem thrives in hot climates but also adapts well to cooler ones. Its beautiful blooms are a bonus. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Plants grow to 3-4 feet tall</li>
<li>Pods are spineless and grow 6-8" long</li>
<li>60-65 days</li>
<li>50 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. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 2" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1/2" deep</li>
<li>Thin 6-8" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Cajun Jewel Okra, 1950's Heirloom, Organic

Large. 2.5" fruits, make for easy harvest and processing. Highly productive. Most fruits ripen to yellow, while some stay green throughout. Fruits average about the size of a golf ball. For a tarter salsa, use the bright green fruits while the husk is still green; for a sweet and fruity flavor, wait until the husk dries. 4-6 ft. plants. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Semi-determinate Uniform fruit 60 days .09 gram - ~90-125 Seeds Instructions - Tomatoes are warm-season tender annuals. Tomatoes yield best in clay or loam soils that are well-drained and high in organic matter. They can tolerate acid soil as low as 5.5, but they prefer to grow in the 6.0-6.8 range. Days to maturity are from transplants. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Planting depth: 1/8-1/4" Plant spacing: for determinate varieties 12-18", for indeterminate 24-36" Row Spacing: 4-6’ centers" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

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Large. 2.5" fruits, make for easy harvest and processing. Highly productive. Most fruits ripen to yellow, while some stay green throughout. Fruits average about the size of a golf ball. For a tarter salsa, use the bright green fruits while the husk is still green; for a sweet and fruity flavor, wait until the husk dries. 4-6 ft. plants.
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Characteristics: 
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<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated</li>
<li>Semi-determinate 
</li>
<li>Uniform fruit </li>
<li>60 days </li>
<li>.09 gram - ~90-125 Seeds 
</li>
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Instructions - Tomatoes <meta charset="utf-8">are warm-season tender annuals. <meta charset="utf-8">Tomatoes yield best in clay or loam soils that are well-drained and high in organic matter. They can tolerate acid soil as low as 5.5, but they prefer to grow in the 6.0-6.8 range. <meta charset="utf-8">Days to maturity are from transplants. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the planting date. 
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<li>Plant spacing: <meta charset="utf-8">
for determinate varieties 12-18", for indeterminate 24-36"
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<li>Row Spacing: <meta charset="utf-8">
4-6’ centers" 
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Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Cisineros Grande Tomatillo, Organic

Very productive variety with early, bright green pods. High Mowing Organic Seeds - This new and improved version of the tried and true Clemson Spineless variety offers up pain free picking and earlier production. The plants yield more than the previous incarnation and plants have a taller, more open habit. Harvest young for peak tenderness. Organic Productive 3-4" pods 30 seeds 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

Very productive variety with early, bright green pods.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - This new and improved version of the tried and true Clemson Spineless variety offers up pain free picking and earlier production. The plants yield more than the previous incarnation and plants have a taller, more open habit. Harvest young for peak tenderness.
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Productive</li>
<li>3-4" pods</li>
<li>30 seeds</li>
<li>
 
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
</li>

Clemson Spineless 80 Okra, Organic

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
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Clemson Spineless Okra, 1939 Heirloom, Organic

🍍 Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherry: A Tropical Treasure in a Husk Discover the snack that tastes like the tropics but grows in the heartland. The Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherry is a delightful heirloom variety that produces hundreds of tiny, golden fruits encased in charming, papery husks. With a flavor profile that perfectly balances sweet pineapple and tart citrus, it’s no wonder this variety has become a favorite for families and gourmet chefs alike. 📜 History & Heritage The Cossack Pineapple is an Eastern European heirloom that brings a touch of old-world charm to modern gardens: Eastern European Roots: As the name "Cossack" suggests, this variety is believed to have originated in the regions of Russia or Poland, where ground cherries have been a staple for preserves and pies for centuries. Heirloom Stability: It is an open-pollinated variety, meaning you can save the seeds from your ripe fruit to replant year after year. The "Ground" Tradition: It belongs to the Physalis pruinosa species. Unlike tomatoes, which are picked from the vine, these are traditionally harvested only after they ripen and fall to the ground—hence the name "Ground Cherry." ✨ Key Features Incredible Flavor: Imagine a cherry tomato infused with the flavor of a ripe pineapple and a hint of vanilla. It is sweet, tangy, and totally unique. Natural Packaging: Each fruit grows inside a protective, lantern-like papery husk (calyx). This "wrapper" keeps the fruit clean and gives it a long shelf life—up to several weeks if kept in their husks! High Productivity: A single, low-growing plant can produce hundreds of fruits throughout the summer and well into the fall. Kid-Friendly: Children love the "treasure hunt" of finding the fallen gold lanterns beneath the leaves. The Polish Connection: Refining the "Miechunka" While ground cherries (Physalis) are native to the Americas, they traveled to Europe centuries ago and became naturalized in Eastern Europe. The Cossack Pineapple is the result of careful selection from this robust European stock: Traditional Polish Stock: In Poland, ground cherries are known as Miechunka. For generations, they were grown in peasant gardens and gathered as a wild-harvested snack. These Polish plants were prized for their incredible cold-hardiness and ability to ripen quickly in short, erratic growing seasons. The Selection Process: The variety we now call "Cossack Pineapple" was developed by selecting the highest-performing plants from these Polish populations. Breeders looked for three specific "improvements" over the wilder stock: Flavor Clarification: They specifically isolated plants that lacked the "husk-like" or bitter aftertaste sometimes found in wild Physalis, focusing entirely on the pineapple and vanilla notes. Increased Sugar Content: By selecting seeds only from the sweetest fruits over multiple generations, they boosted the Brix (sugar) level significantly. Uniform Ripening: They stabilized the variety so that the fruits would drop consistently when they reached a beautiful golden hue, rather than falling while still green. Introduction to America: This refined Polish lineage was eventually shared with the Seed Savers Exchange and other heirloom enthusiasts in the late 20th century. It was given the name "Cossack Pineapple" to honor its Eastern European heritage and its distinct tropical flavor profile. 🥗 Flavor & Texture Profile The Cossack Pineapple is often called the "Candy of the Garden." Attribute Description Fruit Color Deep Golden-Yellow Size Small (1/2 to 3/4 inch), like a large marble Flavor Tropical, sweet pineapple with a buttery finish Texture Succulent and juicy with tiny, edible seeds 🍴 Culinary Inspiration While they are most famous as a "garden snack" eaten straight from the ground, they are incredibly versatile: Ground Cherry Pie: A traditional pioneer-era dessert. The high pectin content in the fruit makes for a perfect, jam-like filling. Tropical Salsas: Mix with jalapeños and cilantro for a sweet-and-spicy salsa that pairs perfectly with fish tacos. Preserves & Jams: Their natural sweetness and acidity make them ideal for "Pineapple Jam" that requires very little added sugar. Salad Toppers: Drop them whole into a spinach salad for a burst of unexpected tropical flavor. 🪴 Growing Information Days to Maturity: 65–75 days. Growth Habit: Low-growing, sprawling bush (12–18 inches tall, but up to 3 feet wide). Harvesting Hint: The fruit is ripe when the husk turns light brown/straw-colored and the fruit falls to the ground. Never eat green ones! Sun Requirements: Full Sun. Gardener’s Tip: "Cossack Pineapple is one of the easiest 'super-fruits' to grow. They are remarkably drought-tolerant and rarely bothered by pests. Once they start dropping, you'll have a harvest every single day!" Add a little 'gold' to your garden.The Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherry is more than just a plant—it’s a delicious, bite-sized piece of history that children and adults will love to harvest and eat. Order your seeds today and get ready for a tropical summer!

<h2 id="🍍 Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherry: A Tropical Treasure in a Husk" data-line="0">🍍 Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherry: A Tropical Treasure in a Husk</h2>
Discover the snack that tastes like the tropics but grows in the heartland. The Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherry is a delightful heirloom variety that produces hundreds of tiny, golden fruits encased in charming, papery husks. With a flavor profile that perfectly balances sweet pineapple and tart citrus, it’s no wonder this variety has become a favorite for families and gourmet chefs alike.
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<h3 id="📜 History &amp; Heritage" data-line="6">📜 History &amp; Heritage</h3>
The Cossack Pineapple is an Eastern European heirloom that brings a touch of old-world charm to modern gardens:
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Eastern European Roots: As the name "Cossack" suggests, this variety is believed to have originated in the regions of Russia or Poland, where ground cherries have been a staple for preserves and pies for centuries.</li>
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Heirloom Stability: It is an open-pollinated variety, meaning you can save the seeds from your ripe fruit to replant year after year.</li>
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The "Ground" Tradition: It belongs to the Physalis pruinosa species. Unlike tomatoes, which are picked from the vine, these are traditionally harvested only after they ripen and fall to the ground—hence the name "Ground Cherry."</li>
</ul>
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<h3 id="✨ Key Features" data-line="15">✨ Key Features</h3>
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<li data-line="16">
Incredible Flavor: Imagine a cherry tomato infused with the flavor of a ripe pineapple and a hint of vanilla. It is sweet, tangy, and totally unique.</li>
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Natural Packaging: Each fruit grows inside a protective, lantern-like papery husk (calyx). This "wrapper" keeps the fruit clean and gives it a long shelf life—up to several weeks if kept in their husks!</li>
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High Productivity: A single, low-growing plant can produce hundreds of fruits throughout the summer and well into the fall.</li>
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Kid-Friendly: Children love the "treasure hunt" of finding the fallen gold lanterns beneath the leaves.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id='🇵🇱 The Polish Connection: Refining the "Miechunka"' data-line="4">The Polish Connection: Refining the "Miechunka"</h3>
While ground cherries (Physalis) are native to the Americas, they traveled to Europe centuries ago and became naturalized in Eastern Europe. The Cossack Pineapple is the result of careful selection from this robust European stock:
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Traditional Polish Stock: In Poland, ground cherries are known as Miechunka. For generations, they were grown in peasant gardens and gathered as a wild-harvested snack. These Polish plants were prized for their incredible cold-hardiness and ability to ripen quickly in short, erratic growing seasons.</li>
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The Selection Process: The variety we now call "Cossack Pineapple" was developed by selecting the highest-performing plants from these Polish populations. Breeders looked for three specific "improvements" over the wilder stock:
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<li data-line="9">
Flavor Clarification: They specifically isolated plants that lacked the "husk-like" or bitter aftertaste sometimes found in wild Physalis, focusing entirely on the pineapple and vanilla notes.</li>
<li data-line="10">
Increased Sugar Content: By selecting seeds only from the sweetest fruits over multiple generations, they boosted the Brix (sugar) level significantly.</li>
<li data-line="11">
Uniform Ripening: They stabilized the variety so that the fruits would drop consistently when they reached a beautiful golden hue, rather than falling while still green.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li data-line="12">
Introduction to America: This refined Polish lineage was eventually shared with the Seed Savers Exchange and other heirloom enthusiasts in the late 20th century. It was given the name "Cossack Pineapple" to honor its Eastern European heritage and its distinct tropical flavor profile.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 id="🥗 Flavor &amp; Texture Profile" data-line="23">🥗 Flavor &amp; Texture Profile</h3>
The Cossack Pineapple is often called the "Candy of the Garden."
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<th>Description</th>
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<td>Fruit Color</td>
<td>Deep Golden-Yellow</td>
</tr>
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<td>Size</td>
<td>Small (1/2 to 3/4 inch), like a large marble</td>
</tr>
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<td>Flavor</td>
<td>Tropical, sweet pineapple with a buttery finish</td>
</tr>
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<td>Texture</td>
<td>Succulent and juicy with tiny, edible seeds</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 id="🍴 Culinary Inspiration" data-line="35">🍴 Culinary Inspiration</h3>
While they are most famous as a "garden snack" eaten straight from the ground, they are incredibly versatile:
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<li data-line="38">
Ground Cherry Pie: A traditional pioneer-era dessert. The high pectin content in the fruit makes for a perfect, jam-like filling.</li>
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Tropical Salsas: Mix with jalapeños and cilantro for a sweet-and-spicy salsa that pairs perfectly with fish tacos.</li>
<li data-line="40">
Preserves &amp; Jams: Their natural sweetness and acidity make them ideal for "Pineapple Jam" that requires very little added sugar.</li>
<li data-line="41">
Salad Toppers: Drop them whole into a spinach salad for a burst of unexpected tropical flavor.</li>
</ol>
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<h3 id="🪴 Growing Information" data-line="45">🪴 Growing Information</h3>
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Days to Maturity: 65–75 days.</li>
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Growth Habit: Low-growing, sprawling bush (12–18 inches tall, but up to 3 feet wide).</li>
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Harvesting Hint: The fruit is ripe when the husk turns light brown/straw-colored and the fruit falls to the ground. Never eat green ones!
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Sun Requirements: Full Sun.</li>
</ul>
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Gardener’s Tip: "Cossack Pineapple is one of the easiest 'super-fruits' to grow. They are remarkably drought-tolerant and rarely bothered by pests. Once they start dropping, you'll have a harvest every single day!"
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Add a little 'gold' to your garden. The Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherry is more than just a plant—it’s a delicious, bite-sized piece of history that children and adults will love to harvest and eat. Order your seeds today and get ready for a tropical summer!

Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherry, Organic, Ancient Heirloom

Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherry, Ancient Heirloom, Organic Options Available

Firefly Farm 0.03g (~35 Seeds) Seeds

Southern Exposure 0.06g (~75) Organic Seeds

This one will not be available in the 2024 season. If something changes, we will let you know. 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

This one will not be available in the 2024 season. If something changes, we will let you know. 
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: 
<ul>
<li>Organic &amp; Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Perennial 
</li>
<li>Rust resistant</li>
<li>25 seeds in packet</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">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
<meta charset="utf-8">Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability <meta charset="utf-8">

Culver William Asparagus, Unique 20th Century Heirloom

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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">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: 
<ul>
<li>Sweet, spicy flavor</li>
<li>250 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">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
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Delicatesse White Kohlrabi

The Seed Savers Exchange - Given to Seed Savers Exchange years ago by a Cherokee member from Louisiana. Traditionally used to decorate sweat lodges. Solid green gourds have curved necks and distinctive ridges, perfect for gourd-craft swans. Total length of 18-24" with an 8" bowl. Best when grown on a trellis. Botanical Name Lagenaria siceraria Characteristics: 125 days Conventional Curved neck gourds Grow to 18-24 inches Gourds have an 8 inch bowl Instructions: Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed in 12" diameter hills. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. In short-season areas, growth from transplants started indoors 8 weeks in advance. Gourds grow well on fences or garden trellises. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Dinosaur Gourd, Swan Gourd Maranka Gourd

Not available for the 2024 Season 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Dr. Wyche's Yellow Tomatillo, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - ‘Drotts Yellow’ boasts a tasty, sweet, fruity flavor that sets it apart from other ground cherries. Its husks turn first yellow and then brown at peak maturity, when the half-inch fruits drop to the ground from large, sprawling, and highly productive plants. Exchange lister Thomas Jerde acquired this variety in 1986 when he bought a home in Minneapolis from the Albert Drotts family and discovered the ground cherry growing in the garden. 55 days from transplant to ripe fruit. Organic. Characteristics: 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 50 Seeds 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - ‘Drotts Yellow’ boasts a tasty, sweet, fruity flavor that sets it apart from other ground cherries. Its husks turn first yellow and then brown at peak maturity, when the half-inch fruits drop to the ground from large, sprawling, and highly productive plants. Exchange lister Thomas Jerde acquired this variety in 1986 when he bought a home in Minneapolis from the Albert Drotts family and discovered the ground cherry growing in the garden. 55 days from transplant to ripe fruit. Organic. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Prolific and super sweet</li>
<li>Fruits grow to ½ to ¾ inch</li>
<li>Fruits have a papery husk</li>
<li>Sweet variety that stores well</li>
<li>70 days from transplant</li>
<li>50 Seeds</li>
</ul>
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
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Drott's Yellow Ground Cherry Heirloom, Organic Available

Seedsavers Exchange 50 Organic Seeds

Seedsaver's Exchange - Eduardo Valenzuela, an Exchange lister from California, donated this variety to Seed Savers Exchange circa 2006 Peruvian Ground Cherries are smaller and more tart as compares to their European counterpart. 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Seedsaver's Exchange - Eduardo Valenzuela, an Exchange lister from California, donated this variety to Seed Savers Exchange circa 2006
Peruvian Ground Cherries are smaller and more tart as compares to their European counterpart. 
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
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Red Ruffled Eggplant 1800's Heirloom (Used for decor)

Dulce De La Tierra Ground Cherry, Ancient Heirloom,

Back in Stock! - Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 130 days. [Family heirloom from Erlene Melancon in east Texas. Erlene said that she has been spinning green cotton for years and that her grandmother loved using colored cotton in her quilts.] The fibers are light olive green and can be spun off the seed. Harvest the bolls shortly after they open so that the fiber does not fade in the sunlight. Once it is spun and washed it turns yellowish-green. 5 ft. tall plants. Pkt (16-20 seeds)Cannot ship to TX, CA, GA, or SC. Some other southeastern states require a waiver or permit; contact your extension agency for more information. Instructions - Cotton is an annual plant that requires a long, warm growing season to mature properly. Needs full sun. In zones 8-10 it can be sown directly after the last frost. In zones 5-7, treat like tomatoes, start seed indoors and transplant out 4-8 week-old seedlings after last frost. Seed germinates in 7-21 days at 70 degrees F. Plant 18-30 in. apart in rows 5 ft. apart. Plants start flowering in mid-summer. Bolls take a few more months to mature; warm late summer weather is necessary for a good crop. Plants grow to 3-7 ft. tall. Harvest: Wait for bolls to split open before harvesting. (Note: bolls that split open after a frost are damaged and immature.) Seed Savers: Isolate varieties by 1/8 mile for home use, or 1/4 to 1/2 mile or greater for pure seed. Virginia gardeners must acquire a permit to grow cotton. For more information, contact your nearest extension agent. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Back in Stock!  - Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 130 days. [Family heirloom from Erlene Melancon in east Texas. Erlene said that she has been spinning green cotton for years and that her grandmother loved using colored cotton in her quilts.] The fibers are light olive green and can be spun off the seed. Harvest the bolls shortly after they open so that the fiber does not fade in the sunlight. Once it is spun and washed it turns yellowish-green. 5 ft. tall plants. Pkt (16-20 seeds) Cannot ship to TX, CA, GA, or SC. Some other southeastern states require a waiver or permit; contact your extension agency for more information.
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Instructions - Cotton is an annual plant that requires a long, warm growing season to mature properly. Needs full sun. In zones 8-10 it can be sown directly after the last frost. In zones 5-7, treat like tomatoes, start seed indoors and transplant out 4-8 week-old seedlings after last frost. Seed germinates in 7-21 days at 70 degrees F. Plant 18-30 in. apart in rows 5 ft. apart. Plants start flowering in mid-summer. Bolls take a few more months to mature; warm late summer weather is necessary for a good crop. Plants grow to 3-7 ft. tall.
Harvest: Wait for bolls to split open before harvesting. (Note: bolls that split open after a frost are damaged and immature.)
Seed Savers: Isolate varieties by 1/8 mile for home use, or 1/4 to 1/2 mile or greater for pure seed.
Virginia gardeners must acquire a permit to grow cotton. For more information, contact your nearest extension agent.
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Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Erlene's Green Cotton, Heirloom, Organic

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange 50 days. Spineless variety from India averages 5½ ft. tall. Pods up to 8 in. long, pods remain tender for a long period. The Kerr Center named it the easiest variety to harvest (thanks to unbranched plants) in their trial of 30 heirloom varieties. Characteristics: Organic Plants grow to 4 feet tall Pods are deep burgundy Pods grow to 6 inches long 50 days 4g, 80- 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

Evertender Okra, Organic

We have a variety of seed companies for this one as we love it and seed companies tend to rotate in and out each year. 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Finale Fennel, Organic Available

Garden Huckleberry (Solanum melanocerasum) – Edible African Heirloom! 🌿🥧 Not your true huckleberry (Vaccinium or Gaylussacia spp.) – this beauty from the nightshade family (Solanaceae) is a cultivated gem. While relatives like deadly nightshade (S. nigrum) are toxic, Garden Huckleberry's ripe black berries are safe and tasty after cooking – just like blueberries for pies, jams, and sauces! Key Tip: Skip unripe green berries (they contain solanine – toxic!). Wait for full black ripeness, then cook thoroughly. Verified by USDA, Kew Gardens, and The New Vegetable Growers Handbook. Grow your own pie berries today! Seedsavers Exchange has shared this website about the variety - "Tasteless when raw and unsweetened; best used in mock blueberry pies and preserves. Use about 1 pound of berries to ½ cup of sugar for the best flavor" Updated History and Cultivation Notes Origins: Native to tropical Africa (West/Central regions). Collected in wild as S. nigrum variant; named melanocerasum ("black fruit") by 19th-century botanists like Dunal (1852). Introduction to Gardens: Reached Europe ~1830s via explorers; US seed catalogs (e.g., Burpee, 1890s) promoted as "Garden Huckleberry" for Northern gardeners lacking native blueberries. Peak popularity in Depression-era self-sufficiency (1930s-40s) for cheap fruit pies. Modern Revival: Heirloom status since 2000s via SSE (Seed Savers Exchange). Low-acid berries suit high-altitude/short-season growers. Rare commercially, ideal for your website as a unique heirloom edible. Taxonomy Note: Syn. S. integrifolium 'Garden Huckleberry' or S. scabrum subsp.; confirmed non-toxic ripe fruit via studies (e.g., J. Ethnopharmacol., 2010). "Garden Huckleberry bridges African wilds to American pies—a resilient, berry-packed heirloom." – Seed Savers Exchange Seed Tips for Sellers: 200-300 seeds/packet, 85% germination (scarify lightly). Shelf life 3-5 years cool/dry. Market as "Cook like blueberries, grow like tomatoes!" 🌿🥧 Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Thin seedlings when 2" tall and transplant into individual pots. Plant outdoors in rows 36" apart. Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost Germinate 14 days Plant 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Garden Huckleberry, Organic - Edible African Heirloom (Solanum melanocerasum)

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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

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