Seeds - Vegetables

The Seed Savers Exchange - Beautiful burgundy skin gives this large, firm, sweet onion its name. Perfect for storing, this long-day onion lasts up to 6 months. Reliable plants yield crunchy, aromatic bulbs. 120 days.  Characteristics:  Long-day onion Beautiful burgundy skin and sweet flavor Globe-shaped, solid bulbs Can store up to 6 months 120 days from transplant 100 Seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation.  Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before transplanting  Germination: 4-10 Days Plant Outdoors: 4-6” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - This early-maturing, smooth-green pickling cucumber has a sweet flavor and good crunch. Shared with Seed Savers Exchange by Daniel L. Flyger—who received it from his neighbor Viola Neubarth—this variety was reportedly brought to Hutchinson County, South Dakota, by the Schwartzmeer Deutsch (Black Sea Germans) in the 1870s. 50-55 days. ±1,100 seeds/oz. Organic & Open-Pollinated Smooth green skin Sweet crisp flesh 50-55 days 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - When growing plants on a trellis, space seed 6-8" apart and thin plants as necessary; train plants to climb the trellis with initial guidance. Alternatively, make 12" hills at least 6' apart. Plant 6-8 cucumber seeds per hill 1" deep. After germination, thin to 3-4 plants per hill. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost. Cucumbers benefit from steady moisture. 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 We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

High Mowing Organic - Heirlooms have to start sometime and maybe this is one that the next generation will be calling this one an heirloom. An exciting release for sugar snap pea fans. SS 141 is a compact plant of 3.5' vines that forms a heavy set of extra-long, extra tasty pods that ripen within a short window. From our friends at PureLine Seeds, this strongly improved snap pea offers very high yield potential. Suitable for multiple succession plantings. Organic & Open-pollinated Vines grow to 36" inches Pods best eaten when small Harvest often to encourage production Trellis or provide support Edible podded pea 65-70 days ~100-140 of Seeds (1 oz)   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" apart Plant 1/2" deep Plant Rows 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - This type of Asian melon, or conomon, has been grown in China and Japan for thousands of years but has only recently appeared in American markets. Golden-yellow softball-sized fruits. The flesh is fun to eat, very sweet and crisp. Can be trellised. 85-95 days. ±2,900 seeds/oz.  Characteristics: Fruits grow to the size of a softball Juicy, pale green flesh Can be grown on a trellis easily 85-95 days ±2,900 seeds/oz 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 

A mix of sesame, lentils, mung beans and quinoa Easy sprout mix of sesame, lentils, mung beans and quinoa;  Soaking Time: 8 hours Sprouting time: 3-5 days Recommended methods: Sprouting Tray or Jar Lid Yield: 1 Tbsp = 3-4 cups 3 oz Ingredients: Radish, mustard, alfalfa, and clover seeds. May contain wheat or soy. Produced in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, sesame, and shellfish. Watch our "How to grow sprouts" video here. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Saladin Iceberg Lettuce provides thick, crispy leaves that are sweet and refreshing, offering a classic iceberg taste. Large, tightly wrapped heads of flavorful leaves, ideal for the perfect wedge salad. Glossy, dark green leaves are tender at the leaf margin and thicken towards the root. Excellent field holding quality and extended cooler shelf life post-harvest. Characteristics:  Iceberg-type Bolt resistant Spring/summer planting Open-Pollinated & Organic 1/32 ounce (~375 seeds) Disease Resistance DetailsHigh Resistance: Downy Mildew (1, 2, 5-7) 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.

The Seed Savers Exchange - Winner of our 2017 Tomato Tasting - Paste/ Sauce division. The great meaty texture is paired with a tangy, sweet flavor that makes it an ideal sauce tomato. Fruits measure 2½-3¾". At Seed Savers Exchange (zone 4B), it was a bit later maturing but had above-average productivity. Grown by Charles Salvaterra since the early 1980s, this heirloom tomato has been shared within the Hazleton, Pennsylvania community since the 1950s. Indeterminate, 70-80 days from transplant. Characteristics:  Organic 70-80 days from transplant From the Collection Variety 2018 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 Living Seed Company - Many world class chefs consider this to be the world's finest paste tomato. This delicious, strong tasting red fruit has thick flesh and few seeds, making it perfect for sauces and salsa. Also great fresh or canned. Story has it that the San Marzano originated in Peru before making its way to the Kingdom of Naples in the 1700's. Here it is thought it was first planted in the area of San Marzano sul Sarno, where it was grown in the rich volcanic soil and shadow of Mount Vesuvius. 85 days from transplant.  Organic Bright red fruits grow to 8-12 ounces Fruits vary in shape from oxheart to plum Juicy and meaty flesh Excellent for sauce or fresh eating Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 80-90 days from transplant 25 Seeds 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

A mix of clover, alfalfa, radish and mustard. Easy sprout mix of clover, alfalfa, radish, and mustards; mild, sweet, and spicy. Soaking Time: 8 hours Sprouting time: 3-5 days Recommended methods: Sprouting Tray or Jar Lid Yield: 1 Tbsp = 3-4 cups 3 oz Ingredients: Radish, mustard, alfalfa, and clover seeds. May contain wheat or soy. Produced in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, sesame, and shellfish. Watch our "How to grow sprouts" video here. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

The Seed Savers Exchange - Rare French variety introduced in 1907 by C.C. Morse & Co. as Strawberry Cabbage Lettuce. Stunning sanguine or blood-red speckles. Plants average 8" in diameter. Tender texture and excellent quality. Butterhead, 60 days. ±32,800 seeds/oz. Characteristics:  Heads grow to 8 inches Tender texture and crisp flavor Butterhead lettuce 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" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

The Seed Savers Exchange - Remarkably attractive dark green kale with red-veined, frilly, tightly curled leaves. A vigorous performer with good cold tolerance. Leaves darken to deep scarlet in late season. Begin harvesting leaves when young, and allow plant to grow well into the early winter. 24-36" tall by 24" wide, 60 days from transplant. Characteristics:  Plant grows to 24-36 inches Leaves spread to 24 inches Red-veined tightly curled purple leaves 60 days from transplant 150 - 250 Seeds per packet   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. You can also sow directly outdoors as we do and thin to 8-10"  Indoors method Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" Deep Germinate 3-10 days Plant Rows 24" apart  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

This is a Firefly kid favorite!  Seed Exchange - Also known as Early Coreless, this variety stores well and adapts well to different conditions. Its cylindrical roots are 7" long with blunt tips, and its fine-grained, bright red-orange flesh is nearly coreless, offering great flavor that’s sweet and crisp. Good when used as baby carrots, and excellent for freezing and juicing. Dating to the 1850s, the variety was developed in France by the seed company Vilmorin-Andrieux. 65-75 days Organic Bright red-orange Sweet and crisp, nearly coreless Good for use as baby carrots Cylindrical roots grow to 7 inches Adapts well to different conditions Stores well 65-75 days ±250 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4  weeks of last frost or soil can be worked. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart Picture shows a very similar carrot to the Scarlet Nantes

Hot pink, rounded roots with pink-streaked white interiors and mild, crunchy taste great for pickling. High Mowing Organic Seeds - This specialty radish is especially cherished by chefs who love its contrasting colors and unique aesthetic. Greens have long strap-shaped leaves and are smooth with magenta midribs. Improved variety from Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seeds in Oregon. This variety is protected by the Open Source Seed Initiative Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Salad or storage 2" round OSSI 50 days  1/32 oz approx.  Instructions - Turnips and Rutabagas (Brassica rapa and Brassica napus) are cool-season biennials in the Brassicaceae family. Turnips and Rutabagas can tolerate slightly alkaline soil. Deep, loose, well-drained fertile soil with moderate nitrogen levels is best. Plant 3/4" deep  Plant Rows 12-18" apart Thin to 4-10" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability