Seeds - Vegetables

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

Fat Goose Pole Bean - The yields are impressive! A pole beam used as dry primarily but can be eaten as a snap bean if harvested young. The beans are tan and are round, flat but thick. The vine grows around 6-8' tall and is a heavy producer. This bean is grown at Firefly Farm in our heirloom production garden.  The origin of this bean comes from Seedsavers Exchange who received it from John Withee of Lynnfield, Massachusetts in 1981. We mentioned John Withee in out listings, like others seed collectors, to help show the work that was done. Johm received it from Dorotha Shortridge in the 1970's when she lived in Indiana.  Pole bean Open-Pollinated High Producing Snap bean 60 days Grown at Firefly Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields. Direct Seed 3-4" apart, we like to thin to 6-8" Plant 1" deep Plant Rows 36-48" apart if doing rows.  Full sun  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Seed Savers Exchange - The hottest pepper we offer, from the Central African Republic. Habanero-type peppers with delicious citrus flavor and few seeds. Golden-orange 3" long fruits are borne in abundance on sturdy 30" plants. A great choice for pots and can be overwintered inside. 90 days from transplant. Sizzling hot. ±8,200 seeds/oz.  Characteristics  Fruits ripen from green to orange Habanero-type with citrus flavor Plants grow to 30 inches Very hot pepper 90 days from transplant Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant Rows 12-24” Apart Germinates in 14 days Full Sun  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

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

Holiday Pricing - Starts Shipping 12/17.   Firefly Farm & Mercantile's Feast for Families- We took some of our favorites and most reliable varieties and put them altogether in this collection so your garden provides plenty of produce from mid spring to after frost. The flowers help attract pollinators and host beneficial bugs for your garden. This will help increase your harvests all summer long.  Each seed packet lists the instructions for that specific variety. This seed collection allows you to save your seed as the entire collection is Open-Pollinated and always Non-GMO at Firefly Farm & Mercantile.  Strike Bush Bean (Snap Beans) - 50 Seeds Ideal Market Pole Beans (Snap Beans) - 25 Seeds Dragon Carrot - 200 Seeds Little Gem Lettuce - 100 Seeds Yugoslavian Red Lettuce - 100 Seeds German Pink Heirloom Tomatoes (Slicing)- 10 Seeds  Indigo Apple Tomatoes (Sauces, Slicing) - 10 Seeds Blush Tomatoes (Grape) - 10 Seeds Golden Treasure Italian Sweet Peppers - 10 Seeds Waltham Butternut Winter Squash - 10 Seeds Summer Croockneck Yellow Squash - Seeds Marketmore 76 Cucumbers - 25 Seeds Costata Romensco Zuchinni - 10 Seeds Bloomsdale Spinach - 100 Seeds French Breakfast Radishes - 200 Seeds Sweet Basil - 40 Seeds Bouquet Dill - 100 Seeds Borage - 20 Seeds, Loved by Pollinators Nasturium Mix - 25 Seeds Large Flowering Dahlia Zinnia Mix - 50 Seeds Upgrade for these four kid favorites!  Sweet Gem Snap Peas (40 seeds) Formula Mix Sunflowers (50 Seeds) Rattlesnake Pole Beans (25 Seeds) Dwarf Mix Cosmos (50 Seeds)  On the rare occasion we are out, we will substitute a variety that is similar will work great in your garden. 

The Seed Savers Exchange - This heirloom variety has been stewarded and preserved by members of the Feaster family of rural Shiloh, Florida (Marion County), since the Civil War. This green-leaved mustard is mild and slightly sweet when cooked and was donated to Seed Savers Exchange by Jerome Feaster in 2014. Bearing long, broad, smooth, upright leaves with a toothed margin, these plants reach 20-25" tall and 16-18" wide. Characteristics: Mild flavor Plants reach 20-25" tall and 16-18" wide A family favorite since the Civil War 250 seeds per packet  Instructions - You can directly seed your mustards into the ground, placing 3 seeds every 8 inches. Plant them 3 months before your first frost in rows 18-30 inches apart. The seeds should be planted 1/4-1/2 inches deep. As they grow, thin them to 1 plant every 8-10 inches. Mustards may bolt early if planted in the spring.  Start Indoors: 6 weeks before the last frost  Direct Seed: 1/2" Deep Thin: 1-6" Apart Plant Outdoors: 6-8” Apart  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced to SSE in 1991 by R. W. Richardson of New York. Original seed obtained through a swap with a West Virginia gardener. Productive plants loaded with 7" long red paste tomatoes. Rich full flavor and few seeds. Excellent for processing, especially good for salsa. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant. ±10,700 seeds/oz.  Characteristics:  Bright red fruits grow to 7 inches long Flavorful flesh with few seeds Excellent for processing, especially good for salsa Very productive Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 85 days from transplant 35 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 6 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36"  Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Seedsaver's Exchange - Originated in Hungary. All-around excellent paprika pepper for quality and performance. Extremely productive plants produce 3" by 4-5" long fruits that have exceptionally sweet flesh, up to 12 fruits per plant. 80-85 days from transplant. Sweet. ±5,000 seeds/oz.  Characteristics  Fruits ripen from white to orange to red Fruits grow to 5 inches Excellent paprika pepper Dwarf plant Sweet pepper 80-85 days from transplant 25 Seeds per packet Instructions -  Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant Rows 12-24” Apart Germinates in 14 days Full Sun  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - An updated take on a classic heirloom by-Dr. Terry Berke at the Asian Vegetable Research Center. Introduced by Southern Exposure in 1999. An extra-early, large wax, Hungarian sweet pepper with compact growth and concentrated fruit set. Dwarf plants are only 12-15 in. tall, yet produce an early yield of 7 fruits per plant on the first harvest. Thick-walled pointed bells, 2½ x 3½ in. Excellent variety for container gardens, early crops, and short-season areas. Pkt. Characteristics  Fruits ripen from white to orange to red Fruits grow to 5 inches Excellent paprika pepper Dwarf plant Sweet pepper 55 days from transplant for white, up to 90 days for red .3 grams of seed - ~45-55 Seeds per packet Instructions -  Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant Rows 12-24” Apart Germinates in 14 days Full Sun    Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Exchange - This historic French string bean bears delicious, slender pods and does well in cool soil. This variety’s tiny gourmet green beans are best eaten when picked every 2 or 3 days, while still very young and before any strings develop. Bush habit, snap, 50-60 days. ± 1,1000 seeds/lb Bush bean  Open-Pollinated Tolerates cool soil  Snap bean 50 Seeds per pacl Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields. Direct Seed 2" apart Plant 1" deep Plant Rows 36-48" apart Full sun  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varitities so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Seed Exchange - The 3"long, colorful, striped peppers of this variety are borne on 2'-tall plants with beautiful variegated foliage. Traditionally used in oyster and crab houses around Chesapeake Bay, this 19th-century African-American heirloom was first offered by William Woys Weaver in the 1995 Seed Savers Exchange Yearbook. His grandfather received the seeds in the 1940s from Horace Pippin of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 80 days from transplant. Medium hot. Characteristics:  Organic Plants grow to 2 feet Good for container gardens Fruits grow to 3 inches Plants and peppers are variegated Medium hot pepper 80 days from transplant 25 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" deep Germinates in 14 days Plant Rows 12-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Bred by the late Dr. Sven Holmberg in Fiskeby, Norrköpping, Sweden. Use fresh or dried. Highly nutritious—up to 40% protein, high in calcium, iron, and vitamins (particularly A, B1, B12, and C). Thrives in northern climates. 75-80 days.  Characteristics:  Use fresh or dried Thrives in northern climates Highly nutritious 75-80 days 50 seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Soybeans can be used as edamame, fresh shell beans, or dry beans. Direct Seed: 2" Apart Seed Depth: 1" Rows Apart: 24-36" Light: Full Sun  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

Our Firefly kids love the colors and we have caught them nibbling to see if all the colors taste the same The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Rainbow Chard) Australian heirloom from Digger’s Garden Club. Technicolor mixture of Swiss chards with shades of red, orange, purple, yellow, and white tastes as good as it looks. Seed crops of all the different colors are grown in isolation to maintain a proper balance of colors. Tender and delicious. 50-60 days. Characteristics:  Organic Tasty tender leaves Red, orange, purple, yellow, and white ribs Can be grown in containers 50-60 days 100 seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in early spring when the soil temperature is at least 50°F. Can also be started indoors 5-6 weeks before transplanting out. Grows best in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Swiss chard withstands light frost. Plant 4" apart Plant 1/2" Deep Plant Rows 20-24" apart (or can be grown closer if you like the leaves smaller and harvest for salads vs cooking - we start out at 10" spacing for late spring leaves to munch on then pull up every other one to grow them larger) Thin 12" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

We saved some seed from our 2025 crops and have some to offer this year as our minipack The Seed Savers Exchange - Not Available in 2026. This prolific eggplant was a standard market variety bred in Florida in the early 1900s for the commercial trade. Vigorous, upright, well-branched plants bear high-quality fruits continuously throughout the season, and their large purple-black pear-shaped eggplants are held high off the ground. Disease- and drought-resistant. 75-85 days from transplant. ±6,700 seeds/oz. Well-branched plants bear fruit high off the ground Pear-shaped fruit with purple-black skin Disease and drought resistant 75-85 days from transplant 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Transplant outdoors once the danger of frost has passed and soil is warm. Using landscape fabric or black plastic can accelerate growth and productivity in cooler climates. Start Indoors: 8 weeks before the last frost Germinate for 14 Days Plant Outdoors: 18-24” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. pepo) (aka Early Fordhook) Introduced in 1890 by W. Atlee Burpee of Philadelphia. Belonged to the Fordhook Group of squashes which includes Delicata, Perfect Gem, and Table Queen. Vining plants produce 1½ pound acorn squashes that are grainy but not coarse and mildly sweet. Good shelf life. Once thought to be extinct. 85 days.  Characteristics:  Organic Pale fruits weigh up to 2 pounds Mildly sweet flavor Good shelf life Winter squash and summer squash 85 days 25 seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.  Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - An outstanding variety! This green-fleshed, nutmeg-type melon matures early, produces prolifically, and packs a sweet, sublime flavor. Fruits are tapered at both ends with a lacy netting throughout, measure 6" long by 5" wide, and weigh two pounds. Rind blushes yellow when ripe, while green flesh has a salmon patina and a juicy, melting texture. Introduced by Burpee in 1967, ‘Fordhook Gem’ is derived from two historic varieties, ‘Netted Gem’ and ‘Extra Early Knight.’ Amy Goldman, author and Seed Savers Exchange member, and advisor shared this variety with SSE in 2018. Organic. Characteristics: Organic Fruits grow to 2 lbs The flesh is green with netted skin Sweet flavor and highly productive 65-80 days New for 2021 From the Collection 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 

High Mowing Organic Seeds - An easy winner for appearance and flavor in our trials. Broad white stems and midribs contrasting with deep green savoyed leaves make Fordhook a bestseller year after year. Large plants have very upright architecture with high yield potential, excellent for commercial growers. Characteristics:  Broad stems & High yielding Heirloom Organic & Open-Pollinated 30 days baby, 60 days full size  1/16 oz approx. 90 seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in mid-spring through mid-summer and into fall in warmer regions. The transplant can be started indoors or in a cold frame 4-6 weeks before planting. Grows best in full sun but tolerates partial shade.  Plant 4-8" apart depending on desired leaf size  Plant 1/2" Deep Plant Rows 18-24" apart (or can be grown closer if you like the leaves smaller and harvest for salads vs cooking - we start out at 10" spacing for late spring leaves to munch on then pull up every other one to grow them larger) Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Speckled Trout Back or Flashy Trout Back) Gorgeous Austrian lettuce with green leaves speckled with maroon. Superior flavor; holds very well in the summer heat. Our all-time favorite! Romaine, 55 days. ±34,000 seeds/oz.   Characteristics:  Holds well in the heat Green leaves speckled with maroon Crisp leaves Romaine lettuce 55 days 250 seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Direct Seed 1" apart Plant 1/4" deep Germinate 7-14 days Thin: 10" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.