Seeds - Vegetables

High yielding variety produces two large, full pods per stem. Sturdy, compact plants have more tendrils than foliage, which helps them  keep each other upright without a trellis. Each large pod contains an average of eleven peas. Two pods per stem enables an easy harvest. From our partners at PureLine Seeds. Afila-Type No trellising 3.5-4.5” pods Open-Pollinated 1 ounce of seeds Disease Resistance DetailsHigh Resistance: Fusarium Wilt (Races 1, 2), Powdery MildewIntermediate Resistance: Downy Mildew 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. Direct Seed 2-3" apart Plant 1/2" deep Plant Rows 24" apart Disease Resistance DetailsIntermediate Resistance: Fusarium Wilt Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Seed Savers Exchange  - Distinctively spicy and tangy, ‘Palla Rossa’ radicchio makes a delicious addition to any mixed-greens salad. It loses bitterness (and actually becomes sweeter) when cooked; Italians typically grill it with a bit of olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper. Biennial plants develop striking red heads that reach up to 4" in diameter and green outer leaves are the most typically eaten when young as baby greens. A gorgeous plant, radicchio was featured as an ornamental in the botanical gardens of Venetian aristocracy. 90 days.  Quick growing 65-85 days 100 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Plant out when a light frost is still possible. Can also be directly sown outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant closer together or cover centers for well-blanched, tender stems. Recommended to add calcium when planting. Thrives in cool weather and can withstand light frost. Amend with compost and apply mulch at base.  Sow indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost Plant Outdoors: 8-12" Apart Germinate 5-7 days 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)

Seed Exchange - A stunning variety from Italy. Adds great flavor and color to any salad, coleslaw, or baby greens mix. Also, great steamed or in stir-frys.  Known to cleanse the blood, this easy to grow vegetable thrives in containers or in the garden and quick to mature.  Cut primary head at the ground level and new one will grow. The secondary head is more colorful and sweet! Avoid harvesting during the heat of summer. Holds well in the winter. Enjoy! Organic Quick growing 65-85 days 100 Seeds per packet   Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Plant out when a light frost is still possible. Can also be directly sown outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant closer together or cover centers for well-blanched, tender stems. Recommended to add calcium when planting. Thrives in cool weather and can withstand light frost. Amend with compost and apply mulch at base.  Sow indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost Plant Outdoors: 8-12" Apart Germinate 5-7 days 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 - Slightly ruffled leaves are crunchy and sweet, making this variety a standout for salads, lettuce wraps, and sandwiches. Plants with buttery-green hearts grow upright and reach 10-12" tall, and resist tipburn, and are mosaic virus tolerant. Leaves can be harvested of any size. Developed by Clemson University and the USDA, it is named after Parris Island, South Carolina. Romaine, 65 days.  Characteristics:  Romaine 65 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: 6-8" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Renee's Garden - Our own selection of this classic high-yielding heirloom that produces long, dark green fruits with a crunchy texture and a mild sweet flavor. Weather tolerant and resistant to viruses and disease. Characteristics:  Organic  Glossy dark green  Highly productive vines Disease-resistant vines  Heirloom slicing cucumber   Instructions - Plant heat-loving cucumbers only when the weather is warm and settled and night temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). Amend soil well with aged manure or compost. Cut rather than pull fruits from vines before seeds are large inside. Harvest every few days for the longest fruit production. Sow groups of 2-3 seeds  Plant 1 1/2 feet apart Plant 1" Deep Thin to 1 seedling per group  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 

The Seed Savers Exchange - a Russian-developed variety with a dedicated following among tomato connoisseurs. Named in honor of Paul Robeson (1898-1976), a famous African-American actor, singer, and civil rights advocate. Dusky brick-red fruits with dark green shoulders and red flesh; 6-12 ounces. Known for its distinctive flavor—smoky and earthy with a perfect acid/sweet balance. Indeterminate, 80-90 days from transplant.  Characteristics:  Organic Dusky brick-red fruits with green shoulders Fruits grow to 6-12 ounces Known for its smoky and earthy flavor with a good acid/sweet balance 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