Seeds - Vegetables

A stringless pole bean that was a market hit! In 1877 Jame J. H. Gregory & Sons brought Texas Pole to market as Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean.  The first date we have for this variety is 1864 when it was made avaialble as Texas Pole.  Pole bean, 5-7' tall Stringless pods with grat flavor Snap bean 58-64 days 50 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields.  Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1" Rows Trellis, Support

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange -King Sieg Leek. Stable cross of King Richard and Siegfried, from grower Beth Rasgorshek. Short, thick shanks (3 x 6 in.) with blue-green leaves. Good variety for overwintering. (14 g), 84 days, Allium ampeloprasum This is an Open Source Seed Initiative variety. The OSSI pledge: "You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives." Characteristics:  Stalks grow to 15-20 inches Blue-green leaves Sweet and flavorfulGood for short seasons Very tolerant of cold 84 days from transplant 1g, ~500 Seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Hill or mound soil around stems several times to blanch as leeks grow. Sow Indoors: 4-6 weeks before the last frost Germinate 5-7 days Plants 6" apart Plant Rows 12-24" apart  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Seed Exchange - This red bell pepper is the best variety for northern gardens where the seasons are cool and short. Full-figured, uniform fruits are excellent for stuffing or fresh eating and have a great, sweet flavor. Our stock originated from Fedco Seeds in Waterville, Maine. 70 days from transplant. Sweet. Characteristics:  Best Seller Organic Blocky, uniform fruits Great sweet flavor Excellent for stuffing or fresh eating Good variety for cool, short growing season Sweet pepper 70 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 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

Kiwi Beefsteak Tomato - My first bite of Kiwi hooked me for life. The flavor is complex - citrusy, sweet and with a rich tomato profile. They are easy to grow and vey juicy. This variety was first listed in Seedsaver Seedsaving Directory in 2008 by Norbert Pikovsky of Pennsylvania. We grow this one out and happy to offer seeds so you can enjoy it too.  It is resistant to blight and has not had any issues of blossom end rot or other fungal diseases.  Ready to harvest when soft to the touch and yellow-green steioes. Indeterminate, 80-95 days from transplant.  Characteristics:  Green fruits grow 8-14 oz Beefsteak tomato Fruit ripens throughout the season 80-95 days from transplant Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.  Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36"  Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced in the 1983 SSE Yearbook by Sally Jo Baldwin who received the seed from her aunt, Mrs. Art Lundt. She indicated that the seeds originally came from the Kolb greenhouse in Storm Lake, IA (circa 1933). Good yields of one-pound pink beefsteak fruits with rich tomato flavor. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant.  Characteristics:  Pink beefsteak tomatoes Fruits grow to 1 pound Rich tomato flavor Good yields Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 85 days from transplant Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. Sow indoors 6 weeks before last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36"  Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Dinosaur, Nero di Toscana) Italian kale which reportedly dates back to the 18th century. Blue-green strap-like leaves are 3" wide by 10-18" long with a heavily savoyed texture. Excellent flavor that is enhanced by frost. Best eaten when leaves are small and tender. 62 days from transplant Characteristics:  Organic Deep blue savoyed leaves Leaves grow to 3 inches wide by 18 inches long Best eaten when leaves are 8-10 inches Excellent flavor is enhanced by frost 62 days from transplant 150 Seeds    Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant out just before the last frost. Kale is most tender and delicious after a frost. Harvest can continue even after snow. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost Plant 1/4" Deep Germinate 3-10 days Plant Rows 24" apart  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

The Seed Savers Exchange -This heirloom eggplant is from Laos and is also known as "Green Tiger Stripe" eggplant. The eggplant is a member of the nightshade family and, as such, is related to both tomatoes and potatoes. It has been cultivated in southern and eastern Asia for thousands of years. The first written record of it is from a Chinese agricultural paper from the year 544 and it was noted in the Mediterranean region in the Middle Ages. The name "eggplant" most likely comes from European varieties of the 18th century that were yellow or white and did, in fact, resemble the egg of a goose. In British English it is known as an aubergine. Conventional Productive variety Fruits grow to 2 inches and are round Fruits have cream skin with green stripes and shoulders Best if eaten when fruit is small This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States 30 Seeds per packet Instructions - Start eggplant indoors 6-9 weeks before the average last frost. Soak seeds first to encourage germination and then sow ¼" deep. Using bottom heat for a week to 10 days will help with sprouting. Transplant in warm soil in a location that gets 8-10 hours of direct sun each day. If growing eggplant in raised beds or containers, keep the plants well-watered. 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)

Large Barred Boar Tomato - This tomato exceeded our expectations of how many tomatoes we harvested. The fruits are heart shaped and multi-colored skin that Brad Gates is known for!  Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant.  Characteristics:  Fruits grow 8-12 oz Slicing, sauces tomato Fruit ripens throughout the season 80 days from transplant Instructions : Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.  Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36"  Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Originally from Ben Quisenberry, a tomato collector from Syracuse, Ohio. Extremely productive plants yield large 1½-2" cherry tomatoes. Great full flavor. Ben preferred this variety for canning whole. A favorite for salads and fresh eating. Indeterminate, 75-80 days from transplant.  Characteristics:  Organic Cherry tomatoes grow to 1-2 inches Great full flavor Very productive Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 75-80 days from transplant 25 Seeds per 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 Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Southern Expsoure Seed Exchange - Large Red Tomato - Original seed from the USDA. Historical notes by Hank and Linda Trent. Prior to the Civil War, one of the most commonly grown and best documented tomato varieties in the country. Listed in the 1843 Shaker seed catalog at New Lebanon, NY, the Large Red tomato is vital for ante-bellum garden recreations and historic farms. Fearing Burr in his 1865 book stated, "From the time of the introduction of the tomato to its general use in this country, the Large Red was almost the only kind cultivated, or even commonly known." 2 x 4 in. deep-red fruits are heavily ribbed or lobed and flattened in shape - quite distinct from modern tomatoes. Sweet with a bit of tang and some flavor intricacy. Vines provide medium foliage cover. We introduced Large Red for historical reasons, but we were surprised and pleased during our 1996 trials to find that it became a favorite of a local restaurant's chef. Organic & Open-Pollinated Indeterminate 85 Days .16grams - 40-50 Seeds per 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 6-8 weeks before last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36"  Plants need trellising or staking Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Starts shipping November 15th, 2025! We grew this and watched it all summer and it did not disappoint. We started from seed in the gardens on 6/1 and harvested our first seed 9/29. It produced and produced! We will add more to this story soon.  Original Seedstock received from Seed Saver's Exchange - Pole bean, strongly climbing. Straight; constricted; uniformly bright green pods; smooth. Leaves dark green. Fully expanded pods measure 2.9-3.9 and 0.3-0.4 wide. White flowers. Mature pods contain 7 seeds. Small white cuboid shaped seed. Hard seeded. Late maturing snap beans. Moderately high productivity. Donated to SSE in 1981 by bean collector John Withee of Lynnfield, Massachusetts and the Wanigan Associates. John received this variety from Silas Gilliam of Virginia. Silas stated that he received this variety in the early 1960s from Arlie Hubbard of Virginia, who was known for laughing all the time. SSE Accession # 101499 John Withee, 1981 Excellent for fresh eating Snap bean White flowers Pole habit 65-75 days 25 seeds - Will do a 10' row Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1" Trellis, Fence, or Tee-Pee Rows 36-48" apart

The Living Seed Company -A dwarf variety of garden pea that needs no staking, is named after the late 19th century plant breeder Thomas Laxton.  Developed to be wilt resistant and sweeter than other peas available at the time.  This old time stand by is still impressing us with its large sweet shelling peas (up to 9 in pod!).  We love eating them straight off the vine in the morning for breakfast, just like I did growing up in my grandparent's garden!  The dark high quality peas are a delight fresh tossed into salads, lightly steamed as a side, or tossed in at the end of fried rice or a stir fry.  Blanch and freeze to keep a bit of early summer in you ice box!  Organic Vines grow 1-2' feet Pods best eaten when small Edible podded pea 55-60 days 50 Seeds   Instructions - Peas thrive in cool weather. Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Double rows of peas can be planted on each side of a trellis. Our family tends to not trellis these and just space them a little closer together to support themselves.   Direct Seed 2" apart Plant 1/2" deep Plant Rows 18" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Legend Tomato - This is a fantastic slicer and is almost always blemish free. It does a very good job of resisting blight in our valley gardens and provides fruit right until frost when we do late plantings. The fruit is juicy and sweet. We love them for sandwiches and salads! The downside is they are q determinate so if you want a steady supply, it is best to do 2 or 3 or waves of them ir just get all your canning out of the way at one time.  Non-GMO & Open Pollinated 3-5" fruits Juicy and sweet Excellent for fresh eating and canning Determinate 60-70 days from Bred and released by Oregon State University Dr. Jim Baggett. Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/8" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36"  Plants need trellising or staking Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Winner of SSE’s 2010 Tomato Tasting. Seed originally from Florida SSE member J. T. Sessions, who found this sport growing with his Snow White Cherry plants. Heavy sets of ½-¾" translucent yellow-green cherry tomatoes. Refreshing tart-sweet flavor. Continues producing even in cold wet growing conditions. Indeterminate, 80-90 days from transplant.  Characteristics:  Organic Winner of SSE’s 2010 Tomato Tasting Translucent yellow-green fruits grow to a ½-¾ inch Refreshing tart-sweet flavor Tolerates cold and wet weather Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 80-90 days from transplant 25 seeds per 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 Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Exceptional culinary quality, with silky texture and thin skin. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Mild flavor and drier texture excellent for chili, bean salads, baked and in soups. Medium-sized plants are sturdy and widely adapted, producing well even in cool, wet climates like the Northeast. Widely-adapted Bush habit Open-Pollinated 1 oz of Seed (145 seeds on average) Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1" Plant Rows Apart 36"-48" Firefly Farm may substitute seed vendors based on availablity. 

Lila Lu Carrot - Strikingly beautiful, purple carrots with dark purple skin and cheerful, orange cores. The beauty of these long, pointy carrots is complemented by excellent texture and taste. Roots are sweet and mild without the peppery flavor often found in purple carrots. Uniform shape with good top health for fresh market bunching. The purple skin coloration runs deep into the root, making for a fully purple, peeled carrot. From our partners at Sativa Seeds. Specialty appeal Purple when peeled 4-5" roots Open-Pollinated 250 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4  weeks of last frost or soil can be worked. Optimal temperature is 65 degrees. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart  

The Seed Savers Exchange - Listada de Gandia is a treasure. This prized variety bears sweet, tender, thin-skinned, stunning eggplant. It likely originated in Spain (its name translates as “Grown in Spain”), where it is still revered today. The small 14" plants produce heavy yields of high-quality, 8" oval white fruits with purple stripes and mild white flesh. The variety thrives in very hot weather. 80-90 days from transplant. ±5,600 seeds/oz. Organic Small plants grow to 14 inches Oval 8 inch fruit Thin-skinned fruit Heavy yields Thrives in hot weather 80-90 days from transplant 50 Seeds per packet Instructions - Start eggplant indoors 6-9 weeks before the average last frost. Soak seeds first to encourage germination and then sow ¼" deep. Using bottom heat for a week to 10 days will help with sprouting. Transplant in warm soil in a location that gets 8-10 hours of direct sun each day. If growing eggplant in raised beds or containers, keep the plants well-watered. 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)

Renee's Garden Seeds -  Little Crunch is a delicious new snap pea developed especially for growing in containers. These versatile and ornamental 24-30 inch vines grow quickly and reward you with lots of chubby, crunchy-sweet pods that make scrumptious, fresh-from-the-vine snacks and fast stirfries. Train the little vines up short supports and they’re even easier to pick. Great for growing with kids who love to eat them snapped fresh off the vine. Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO 24-30" vines 13g of seeds, ~45 seeds Instructions - Peas thrive in cool weather. Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. These are designed for a small spaces and containers. Place 5 peas per squrae foot.  Direct Seed 2-3" apart Plant 1/2" deep Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability