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Ausilio Thin Skin Italian Pepper, early 1900's Heirloom (Hot), Organic $3.75 $3.95

Seed Exchange - This gorgeous, versatile, and delicious blocky pepper originates from Italy and is ideal for stuffing, frying, and canning, with a heat level that ranges from mild to hot. Pendant fruits measure 4 to 5 inches long by 2 to 2.5 inches wide. Its medium-thick flesh matures from green to red, and plants measure 18 to 24 inches tall. (70-80 days). This Italian family heirloom pepper was donated to Seed Savers Exchange in 2015 by Chad and Michele Ogle-Riccelli of Des Moines, Iowa. Chad's great-grandparents, Giovanni "John" Ausilio and Rachel P. Scarcello, immigrated from Italy in the early 1900s. Their daughter Theresa continues to grow the pepper, which today is at the center of the family's culinary traditions. It is used for drying, frying, stuffing, canning and making sardas (savory rolls flavored with dried peppers and sardines). ±4,200 seeds/oz When asked why the family chose to preserve this pepper and save seeds form year to year, Chad says, "As Grandma (Theresa Ausilio Riccelli) would tell you, they are her family seeds. Something that special, you love and pass on for generations to come...These peppers are part of our heritage." Organic Italian-style thin skin frying pepper Red fruits grow to 5 inches long Moderate to high heat 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

Austin's Red Pear Tomato, organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced to SSE in 1998 by Dale Austin of Washington. A real standout among all of SSE’s red pears due to its superior flavor. Large 2" red tomatoes with an elongated neck. Very productive. Occasionally a plant with yellow fruit appears. Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Pear-shaped fruits grow to 2 inches Excellent flavor Productive Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 80 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 6-8 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

Organic Australian Butter Squash Open Pollinated Seeds

Australian Butter Squash, Organic $3.25 $3.75

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. maxima) From our friends at Digger's Garden Club near Melbourne, Australia. A ribbed salmon-colored drum-like pumpkin with wall-to-wall starchy high-quality flesh. Excellent for baking, a great keeper. Fruits weigh 7-15 pounds. 90-100 days. Characteristics: Organic Salmon-colored ribbed fruits Fruits weigh 7-15 pounds Extremely thick, starchy flesh Excellent for baking Winter squash for storage 90-100 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

Australian Yellowleaf Lettuce Open-Pollinated Seeds

Australian Yellowleaf Lettuce $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - an Australian variety from our friends at Digger’s Club near Melbourne. A very tender texture. Unique chartreuse color. Slow to bolt, large plants. Looseleaf, 50 days Characteristics: Australian heirloom Chartreuse leaves Slow to bolt Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 50 days 250 seeds 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.

Autumn Wings Gourd $3.75 $3.95

The 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

Baby Blue Hubbard Squash, Organic $3.50 $3.75

We have it in! Highly marketable scaled-down blue Hubbard with smooth gray skin and sweet flesh. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Fruits are of consistent quality and teardrop-shaped, with sweeter flesh than the standard Blue Hubbard. Our strain has been improved for uniformity on the High Mowing farm. Excellent trap crop for cucumber beetles, who prefer Blue Hubbard above all. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Uniform fruit 5-7 lbs 95 days 1/8 oz Instructions: Plants need loose, fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of nitrogen and a pH of 5.8-6.8. Fertilize seedlings with fish emulsion if leaves are yellow. Days to maturity are from direct seeding. The optimum soil temperature for germination is about 85ºF. Plant 1/2-1" deep Plant Spacing: for bush varieties 18-24”, for vining 24-36” Row Spacing: 5-6' Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Baby Bok Choy Cabbage, Organic $3.55 $3.75

The Living Seed Company - Oh my, so cute, so delicious, so juicy. This fast growing green is extremely popular. Great in stir-frys and other Asian dishes. Also known as Shanghai Bok Choy. Try it pickled or as kimchi. Steam it like spinach. We love it sautéed in sesame oil. Its also wonderful in salads ... so many possibilities. Mild flavor Light green stems and leaves Bolt resistant 30-40 days Harvest when 5-7" tall. 200 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed to prevent premature flowering. Can also be planted in late summer for a fall crop. Seeds will germinate in 4-7 days. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Direct Seed 1" apart Planting Depth 1/4" Rows 18" Apart Thin 6-12" apart

Baby Oakleaf Lettuce Open-Pollinated Seeds

Baby Oakleaf Lettuce $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - A dwarf, compact version of Green Oakleaf. Tasty and tender medium green leaves are oakleaf-shaped with rounded lobes. Holds for an extended period. Looseleaf, 50 days. ±31,000 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Compact growth Medium green, oakleaf leaves Slow to bolt Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 50 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.

Baker Family Heirloom Tomato, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - It’s no wonder this slicing tomato has long been a favorite of George and Jerreth McLaughlin, who shared it with Seed Savers Exchange in 2005. Vigorous, flavorful, and disease-resistant, it received high marks from gardeners who grew it as part of SSE’s ADAPT community science program. Maturing mid-to late-season, the tomatoes have a sweet and zingy flavor, measure 2.5” tall by 3” wide, and weigh 4-7 ounces. 70-75 days from transplant. Organic. Characteristics: Organic Sweet, zingy flavor Slicing tomato Fruit ripens mid-to late-season 70-75 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 6-8 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

Organic Baquieu Lettuce Heirloom Open-Pollinated Seeds

Baquieu Lettuce, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - French head lettuce with wavy green leaves tinged with maroon. Best grown either as an early or late crop. Butterhead, 50-60 days. Characteristics: Organic French head lettuce Wavy green leaves tinged with maroon Grow in early spring or late fall Butterhead lettuce 50-60 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: 10-12" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Basil Microgreen Seeds, Organic $7.25 $7.75

Spicy deep purple-green leaves and purple stems. Highly desireable color and weight from succlent stems and cotyledons. "Purple Sango radish has the dark purple color that our mixes need, and thick weighty cotyledons that give us great yields," says Katherine of Moose Meadow Farm. "We plant it more than any other microgreen!" Lofty greens Unique color 3oz of Seeds Instructions - Follow Instructions on Pack - Super easy. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Beam's Yellow Pear Tomato $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced to Seed Savers Exchange in 1983 by John Hartman of Indiana. This was the favorite was when Seed Savers compared 25 different yellow pears in 1998. Endless supply of 1½" fruits with great flavor. Ideal for salads. Indeterminate, 70-80 days from transplant. ±21,000 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Bright yellow fruits grow to 1.5 inches Flavorful fruits are pear-shaped Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 70-80 days from transplant 50 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

Beaujolais Spinach, Organic, Heirloom $3.45 $3.95

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange -Beaujolais Spinach - Beautiful and unique red-veined spinach, lovely in salads. Smooth, tender leaves. Bolts sooner in spring than Bloomsdale types. Good survival of winter freezes. Characteristics: Organic & Open-Pollinated Bright green, savoyed leaves with red veins Tender leaves with excellent flavor Quick growing and productive 40 days 5g or ~270 Seeds Instructions - Spinach grows best in cool weather and should be planted in early spring or late summer to produce a fall crop. For best yields, harvest continually and make successive plantings every ten days. Plant 1" apart Plant 1/2" deep Thin 6" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Beaver Dam Pepper (Hot) $3.75

Seed Savers Exchange - Hungarian heirloom brought to Beaver Dam, WI in 1912 by the Joe Hussli family. Florence Hussli recommends adding crisp sliced rings to a cheese and bologna sandwich or using for stuffed peppers. Fruits are mildly hot when seeded. 80 days from transplant. Medium. ±4,600 seeds/oz. Characteristics Fruits ripen from green to red Medium hot fruits are mildly hot when seeded 80 days from transplant 50 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

Organic Belle Isle Cress Open Pollinated Seeds

Belle Isle Cress, Organic $3.50 $3.55

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

Belstar Broccoli, F1, Organic, Non GMO $3.50 $3.90

High Mowing Organic Seeds - A versatile broccoli with excellent heat and cold tolerance and uniform, rounded heads. Great choice for spring, summer and fall plantings with excellent vigor. Plants are compact and produce small to medium-sized heads within a 10-14-day harvest window. Domes span 6-8" and average 1.5 lbs. Plants have been known to survive 20-degree temperatures with proper frost protection and care. From our partners at Bejo Seeds. Compact habit Heat tolerant 6-8" heads Hybrid 25 Seeds Disease Resistance DetailsHigh Resistance: Fusarium YellowsIntermediate Resistance: Black Rot, White Rust Instructions - Moderately hardy annuals that combine qualities of mustard greens and broccoli for salads and light cooking. Grown for their tender flowering shoots, this large family of vegetables has no central head but many tender leaves and side shoots with penny size clusters of buds. Many plants in this family are quite beautiful in the garden, some favoring cooler seasons and some preferring heat. Use floating row cover when planting to protect from flea beetles. Will tolerate light frosts. Harvest multiple times as flower stalks peak above foliage or for a one-time harvest. Plant 1/2" deep Space 2" apart Row Spacing: 18-24" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Benning's GT Summer Squash, Organic $3.50 $3.55

Prolific patty pan with striking pale green fruits that mature to a creamy white. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Bush's habit of plants provide good coverage for dense clusters of scalloped edge fruits. Listed on the Slow Food Ark of Taste as a distinctive food facing extinction. Excellent flavor profile when sauteed or stuffed and beautiful addition to squash mixes for market or kitchen harvests. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Patty pan-type Bushy habit Harvest at 3-4" diameter 52 days 1/8 oz approx. Instructions - Summer squashes are warm-season annuals. Plants need loose, fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of nitrogen and a pH of 5.8-6.8. Fertilize seedlings with fish emulsion if leaves are yellow. Days to maturity are from direct seeding. The optimum soil temperature for germination is about 85ºF. Best quality fruit is harvested at 5 – 8” or smaller. Plant 1/2-1" deep Space plants 12-24" Plant rows 5-6' Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Bert Dean's Baking Bean, 1897 Heirloom $3.45 $3.75

The Seed Exchange - This bean’s longtime steward—Stephen Deane of Wayne, Maine—described it as “the finest variety of large, white baking bean that anyone here has ever had.” Ideal for baking and making soup, the kidney-shaped bean (developed by Stephen’s Uncle Bert) has a mild flavor as well as a light, “fluffy” texture and cooks quickly. Plants reach 1-1.5' tall and mature mid-season; each pod has 4-5 seeds and measures 5-6" long when fully expanded. Bush habit, dry. 80 days to dry beans. Organic. From the Collection for 2022 Organic Bush bean White kidney-shaped bean Light "fluffy" texture cooks quickly Dry bean Bush habit 80 days 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 Seed Depth: 1" Rows Apart: 36-48" 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)

Big Max Pumpking, organic $3.75

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Big Max Pumpkin Extra large pumpkin often grown for county fairs and Halloween. Weighs up to 100 lbs. or more when well grown. Bright orange fruits with orange flesh good for pies. Pkt (6 g, ~22 seeds), (C. maxima) 115 days. Characteristics: Beautiful Orange Pumpkin Baking, Eating or Canning 115 days 6.5g 22 seeds per packet on average Planting 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. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Big Rainbow Tomato, Organic, 1990 Polk County, Minnesota $3.75

Big Rainbow - A brightly colored tomato that looks like a rainbow as it ripens. They ripen red and gold with very little deformity or cat-facing. They are also pretty resistant to foliage disease and will keep bearing fruit until the frost hits. Organic & Open-Pollinated Indeterminate Produces fruits over 2lbs 90 Days 40-50 Seeds per Packet, .16g 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

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