Seeds - Vegetables

The Seed Savers  Exchange - Melon lovers can thank a small group of Canadian preservationists for bringing back this incredibly flavorful variety in the 1990s. Its thick, green flesh is highly aromatic and has a sweet, complex taste. For peak flavor, harvest fruits when slightly under-ripe, before the rind turns yellow and the fruit softens. Melons are round to slightly flattened with a heavy, silvery netting and deep ribbing, measure 8" in diameter, and weigh 7-8 pounds. Organic. Characteristics:  Organic Fruits grow to 7-8 lbs Flesh is green with heavy silver netting Sweet and complex flavor Harvest before rind yellows for peak flavor New for 2021 From the Collection 25 Seeds per packet    Instructions - Melons love 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 last frost. Plant 1" deep Plant hills, 6-8 seed Germinate 7-14 days Thin 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

The Seed Savers Exchange - Eye-popping and scrumptious with bright pink sweet flesh and black seeds, this variety produces fruits that are about 2' long and weigh 10-16 pounds. Introduced in 1924 as Sun, Moon, and Stars by Peter Henderson & Co of New York. This strain is from Mereel Hales of Oklahoma who feels it is a pure example of the original variety Hales received from a Cherokee man in Mississippi. 95 days. Characteristics:  Organic Elongated fruits grow to 24 inches long Fruits weigh up to 10-16 pounds Sweet pink flesh Speckled rind with "moon" and "star" markings 95 days 25 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 8' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting out. Watermelons love heat and prefer sandy or light-textured soils. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

The Seed Savers Exchange - Eye-popping and scrumptious with bright pink sweet flesh and black seeds, this variety produces fruits that are about 2' long and weigh 10-16 pounds. Introduced in 1924 as Sun, Moon, and Stars by Peter Henderson & Co of New York. This strain is from Mereel Hales of Oklahoma who feels it is a pure example of the original variety Hales received from a Cherokee man in Mississippi. 95 days. Characteristics:  Organic Elongated fruits grow to 24 inches long Fruits weigh up to 10-16 pounds Sweet pink flesh Speckled rind with "moon" and "star" markings 95 days 25 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 8' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting out. Watermelons love heat and prefer sandy or light-textured soils. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

The Yellow-Fleshed Moon & Stars was introduced by Southern Exposure in 1987. It is an heirloom often grown in Georgia in the early 1900's. We started carrying this from Seedsavers Exchange as we carry their entire line and enjoyed planting it our first year with great results. The fruits range from 15-25 pounds. The flesh is a yellow orange color and it was the traditional moon and stars spotted rind while it has white seeds. We carry it from seed labels where we can find it available inlcuding Southern Exposure Seed Exchange when they offer it in retail packets for us.  Characteristics:  Organic Oval fruits grow to 24 inches long and 16 pounds Yellow flesh and white seeds Foliage and fruits are spotted with yellow Some disease and drought tolerance 95 days 25 seeds  This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States. Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 8' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting out. Watermelons love heat and prefer sandy or light-textured soils. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

The Seed Savers Exchange - Winner of SSE’s 2007 Tomato Tasting. Uniform bright orange globes with solid flesh, few seeds, and mild sweetness. Excellent keeper. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant.  Characteristics:  Organic Winner of SSE’s 2007 Tomato Tasting Uniform, orange globe-shaped fruit Mild sweet flavor Solid flesh with few seeds Excellent keeper Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 85 days from transplant 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 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

The Seed Savers Exchange - Kentucky family heirloom was grown since the 1930s by three generations of James Halladay’s family. In a trial of 25 Mortgage Lifter types, Halladay’s produced the best crops of 1-2 pound pink beefsteak fruits. Exceptionally meaty and typically crack-free. Great old-fashioned tomato flavor. Indeterminate, 80-90 days from transplant. ±11,300 seeds/oz. Characteristics:  Organic Pink beefsteak tomatoes Fruits grow to 1-2 pounds Meaty flesh with old-time tomato flavor Typically crack-free Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 80-90 days from transplant 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 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

This one is coming to us at the end of February. Please reach out to us to be added to the list. High-quality, early-season red heirloom that rivals hybrids. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Fruits are round to slightly flattened with deep red color and luscious, rich flavor. Great eaten fresh or processed. Highly resistant to cracking, making it a great pick for the greenhouse. Like all Russian tomatoes, it can stand up to cool conditions. Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Semi-determinate Field or greenhouse 4-6 oz 60 days  1/10 gram 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

The Seed Savers Exchange - Donated to SSE in 1997 by a Minnesota family who grew it for at least three generations since circa 1914. Named after the donor’s mother who used equal amounts of melons and apples in the pie. Highly productive, early maturing fruit is small, yellow, and round with white flesh. Fruit can be peeled like an apple. Harvest while still firm for best cooking qualities.  Characteristics:  Organic Highly productive Round, uniform, small yellow melons 75-85 days 25 Seeds per packet    Instructions - Melons love 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 last frost. Plant 1" deep Plant hills, 6-8 seed Germinate 7-14 days Thin 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

Mountain sweet goodness; ideal for CSAs! High Mowing Organic Seeds - Perfectly rounded fruits with a crowd-pleasing mild sweet flavor. Very productive and early; great for short, cool seasons. A customer favorite for containers, six-pack sales & CSAs. Grown for generations in the Monongahela National Forest region of West Virginia. Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Determinate 8-10 oz 68 days  1/10 gram  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

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced into the 1991 Yearbook by Dr. Larry Woods from Georgia. His seed source grew this variety since the 1950s. Oblong 20-35 pound fruits with dark and light green stripes. Extra-firm deep yellow flesh and black seeds. Quite productive, very high sugar content. 95-100 days.  Characteristics:  Organic Oblong fruits grow to 20-35 pounds Extra-firm, deep yellow flesh and black seeds Rinds are dark green with light green stripes Very high sugar content 95-100 days 25 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 8' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting out. Watermelons love heat and prefer sandy or light-textured soils. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

The most consumed sprout on Earth, used extensively in Asian cuisine. The world’s most popular sprout, with delicious flavor and juicy texture. NOTE: mung beans must be grown in darkness to avoid bitterness. Soaking Time: 8 hours Sprouting time: 2 days for short sprouts, 5-6 days for Chinese style Recommended methods: Jar-Lid, Hemp Bag, or Sprouting Tray Yield: ½ cup seed (4 OZ) = 2 ½ cups Ingredients: Mung beans. May contain wheat, soy or mustards. Produced in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, sesame, and shellfish. Watch our "How to grow sprouts" video here. Instructions - Follow Instructions on Pack - Super easy.  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Seed Savers Exchange - Do you love the flavor and appearance of jalapeños but can’t take their heat? Then ‘Nadapeno’ is for you! Attractive fruits grow 3" long and ripen from green to red. Bred by A. P. Whaley Seed Company, these sturdy plants produce heavy yields and require no gloves for processing! 55 days (green) - 90 days (ripe) from transplant. Sweet.  Characteristics  Great jalapeno flavor with no heat Fruits grow to 3 inches long Heavy producer Sweet New for 2021 55 day (green) - 90 days (ripe) 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

Seed Exchange - Eight-inch elongated bells are as mild as apples. Fruits stand upright on 2' plants and ripen from green to red. Best used when green or just turning to red. Productive large pepper that bears consistently until frost. Early large pepper; great for stuffing. 70-90 days from transplant. Sweet. Characteristics: Organic Fruits grow to 8 inches Best used when green or slightly red Great for stuffing Sweet pepper 70-90 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

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Short, thick cukes with blunt ends are perfect for pickles and delicious in salads. Fruits have striped, medium green skin and a slightly tapered shape to fit in a pickle jar. A heavy producer with black spines. Developed by the National Pickle Packers Association; the cuke pickle growers asked for. Organic and Open-Pollinated Dark green skin with bright white flesh Used for pickling 52 days 1/16 ounce (~25 Seeds) Highly resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Scab   Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Plant 6-8 Seeds on a Hill once soil warms to 75 degrees Plant 1" Deep Thin to 3 or 4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 

Nautic Brussels Sprouts - Disease resistant variety for a reliable crop of tightly wrapped sprouts. Nautic F1's sprouts are spaced further apart, allowing plants to dry out quickly to avoid spread of disease and making it easier to harvest individual sprouts. Vigorous and sturdy plants with 1" sprouts. Easy to harvest Hybrid 10 Seeds per packet 120 days to harvest  Disease Resistance DetailsHigh Resistance: Fusarium YellowsIntermediate Resistance: Black Rot Planting Instructions  Cool season brassicas love the cooler weather. Timing harvest for the fall season to winter season for mild climates is important. We prefer to raise them as starts but they can be direct sown as well.  Sow indoors 4 weeks before last frost or direct sow when the ground can be worked  Sow 1/4” deep, Germination 5-10 days Plant apart 24"  Continue to dress with compost nor other choice fertilizers every 30-45 days or so as they are heavy feeders  Use row covers to protect from flea beetles, moths and other pests. Harvesting after a frost will yield very sweet Brussels.