Seeds - Vegetables

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. moschata) This butternut, an AAS winner in 1970, was the result of years of patient refinement and selection by Professor Robert Young of the Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station in Waltham. Prized for its straight necks, rich dry yellow-orange flesh, nutty flavor, and high-yielding vines. Fruits are 3-6 pounds and exceptional keepers. One of the most popular types of baking squash. 83-100 days. Characteristics:  Best-selling winter squash Organic, Non-GMO and Open-Pollinated  Straight necked fruits grow to 3-6 pounds Dry, yellow-orange flesh with nutty flavor High yielding vines One of the most popular types of baking squash Exceptional keeper Winter squash 83-100 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. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Yellow Peach, White Peach) Originated with Elbert S. Carman in 1890 under the name White Peach. This strain came from Dennis Schlicht and is named after the Wapsipinicon River in northeast Iowa. Heavy producer of 2" round fuzzy yellow fruits. Sweet, juicy, well-balanced flavor. Winner of SSE’s 2006 Tomato Tasting. Rot-resistant. Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant. ±11,900 seeds/oz.  Characteristics:  Winner of SSE’s 2006 Tomato Tasting Round fruits grow to 2 inches Round fuzzy yellow fruits Sweet, juicy, well-balanced flavor Heavy producer Resistant to rot Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 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

The Seed Savers Exchange - Colorful mixture of heavily warted 3-4 ounce fruits. Good range of colors and many multicolors. Extremely sturdy stems, long keepers, colors fade in storage. 90-100 days. Characteristics:  Fruits are single color or multicolor All varieties are heavily warted Fruits grow to 3-4 ounces Long keepers but colors fade in storage 90-100 days 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

Beautiful light green frills with sweet and spicy, wasabi flavor. High Mowing Organic Seeds - At maturity, the leaves have an enjoyable texture and remain tender, complementing their dynamic and unique flavor. Extremely cold tolerant, the plants are also slow to bolt and the serrated leaves remain upright and beautifully green throughout the growing season. 18,500 seeds/oz. Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Spicy wasabi flavor Slow to bolt Cold tolerant 45 days full size  1/32 oz approx.  Instructions - Most Brassica greens are moderately hardy annuals that can be sown from early spring through midsummer. Commonly grown as a baby leaf for salad mixes in the US, and also traditionally grown for full-size leaves in ethnic cuisine or stir-fry and pickled. Light cooking dispels mustard heat to reveal a very sweet and full flavor. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked. Sow every 3 weeks into fall for a continuous harvest. Harvest leaves as desired. Use floating row cover when planting to protect from flea beetles.  Direct Seed 1" apart Planting Depth 1/4" Rows 18" Apart Thin 6" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Roseheart, Chinese Red Meat) Round 2-4" white radish with a stunning dark pink and white interior. The flesh is surprisingly sweet, crisp, and refreshing. Best grown in cool weather. Warm days, cool nights, and adequate nutrition and moisture result in a more colorful interior. 50-60 days. ±2,300 seeds/oz. Characteristics:  Roots grow to 2-4 inches White skin, pink and white flesh The sweet and crisp flavor Fall/winter and spring radish 50-60 days ±2,300 seeds/oz 250 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant in full sun. Successive plantings can be made every 3-4 weeks throughout summer and fall to provide a continual harvest.  Plant 1" apart Plant 1/2" deep Plant Rows 12" apart Thin 2-3" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Early BFCM  Pricing Starts Today -  Firefly Farm & Mercantile's Weekend Warrior Gardener - You work and play hard, so this garden supports that lifestule. Easy to grow varieites, many are heirlooms, will provide vegetables and flowers all summer long. We took 10 of our favorite varieties and put them together in one seed collection. Each seed packet lists the instructions for that specific variety. This seed collection allows you to save your seed as the entire collection is Open-Pollinated and always Non-GMO at Firefly Farm & Mercantile.  Strike Bush Bean (Snap Beans) - 50 Seeds Little Gem Lettuce - 100 Seeds Matina Heirloom Tomatoes (Slicing)- 10 Seeds  Blush Tomatoes (Grape) - 10 Seeds Wisconsin Lakes Sweet Peppers - 10 Seeds Green Finger Cucumbers - 25 Seeds Costata Romensco Zuchinni - 10 Seeds Sweet Basil - 40 Seeds Nasturium Mix - 25 Seeds Large Flowering Dahlia Zinnia Mix - 50 Seeds Upgrade to the Weekend Warrior Gardener Extended Season for 4 more seed types that love the cool weather for just $12 more.  Sweet Gem Snap Peas (40 seeds) French Breakfast Radish (200 Seeds) Kale - matched for your growing zone (50 Seeds) Bloomsdale Spinach (100 Seeds)  On the rare occasion we are out, we will substitute a variety that is similar will work great in your garden. 

Starts shipping 12/7 - Firefly Farm & Mercantile's United States Heirloom Seeds From Your State Collection- Heirlooms come from all over the world and right here in the United States we have some of hte most remarkable heirlooms. This collection focuses on providing heirlooms on a state by state basis. We do not have all states selected but we are making it our mission to find heirlooms for all 50 states to offer them here. All your seeds (2 full packets) will be in our custom United States Artwork envelope so it is perfect for gifts. We use seeds from our various seed companies or ones we grow and pack ourselves. Also included is a summary of the history of your heirloom seed. Your seed packets may contain beans, peppers, tomatoes, flowers, herbs, greens and more, our collection is diverse! Every state offers so many wonderful unique heirlooms, start discovery yours today.  Other Heirloom State Collections with their states we offer.  Northeast:  Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersy, New Hampshire Mid-Atlantic: Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Tenessee, Kentucky Midwest: Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, North and South Dakota Southeast: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina  West Coast: California, Washington Lower Central: Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma Our gift envelopes are being made and will be arriving first week of December, shipping starts 12/7. 

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - West Virginia ‘63 has 6-8 oz red fruits, meaty flesh, small cores, few blemishes. Excellent, mildly sweet flavor. Good disease resistance includes resistance to late blight race T-0 and some resistance to T-1. Characteristics:  Organic Excellent for sauce or fresh eating Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 77 days from transplant .16g ~40-80 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

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Brassica napus) Popularized in Westport, MA, by brothers Aden and Elihu Macomber, who brought seed home from the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. SSE’s stock is from Russell Davis, a Westport farmer who obtained it in 1940. Known for its smooth skin which is easily cleaned for the market. Roots are large and white with either green or purple shoulders. 100 days.  Characteristics:  From the Collection for 2022 Organic Large white roots with purple shoulders Smooth skin 100 days 250 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in late spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-15 days. Rutabagas prefer a long, cool growing season. Plant in full sun in cool climates or partial shade in hot summer climates. Rutabagas are most delicious after a frost or two.  Direct Seed: 2" Apart Seed Depth: 1/2" Rows Apart: 18-24" Thin: 6" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Early and productive pale yellow to ivory 1 ounce fruits; color will be paler with less sun exposure. An excellent color addition to cherry tomato mixes. Sweet fruity flavor. Indeterminate, 70 days from transplant. Characteristics:  Organic Pale yellow to ivory fruits grow to 1 ounce Sweet fruity flavor Early to mature and productive Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 70 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 weeks before last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36"  Plants need trellising or stakingVS Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Bright white radish for striking salads. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Our improved strain from Swiss biodynamic seed company Sativa shows overall enhanced performance for a consistent harvest. Mild flavor and crunchy bite. Tops can be used as salad greens. We love having this as a natural solution for squash bugs, cucumber beetles and other garden pests.  We let the radishes flower to ensure their scent is everywhere in the garden to deter bugs. Other radishes seem effective but for some reason this one works best for us. We source from various organic seed companies to ensure we always have it. It's easy to save your own seed from this one so give that a try too.  Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Mild, pointed roots Improved vigor and uniformity 3-4" long roots 27 days  at least 1/16 oz (250 Seeds) Instructions - Radishes (Raphanus sativus) are hardy annuals in the Brassicaceae family. Most varieties are best harvested young, but some are specifically selected as winter storage radishes. Remove stones from loose, well-drained soil. Go easy on nitrogen, as excessive amounts can lead to big tops and little roots. Plant 1" apart  Plant 1/4-1/2" deep Plant Rows 8-12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

igh Mowing Organic Seed - Sweet, tender leaves with excellent frost tolerance. Voted the best-tasting in our taste tests, with white ribs and blue green leaves that get sweeter in cold weather. Broad leaves size up well while remaining tender, offering the classic shape of a Red Russian kale with a slightly more refined appearance. Leaves are moderately serrated and beautiful cut at baby leaf size or left to mature for full bunches. Great for pairing with Red Russian for an attractive color blend. This variety is protected by the Open Source Seed Initiative - learn more here. Tolerates wet soil Very cold-hardy 24-30" tall OSSI Open-Pollinated  1/32 ounce   Instructions - Sow directly outdoors as we do and thin to 8-10", sow every few weeks through summer, you can continue to harvest through frosts. Plant 1/4" Deep Germinate 7-10 days Plant Rows 1" apart  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

High Mowing Seed - Gorgeous thick white stems and glossy green leaves. More open habit than Prize Choy and more commonly used as a baby leaf variety in salad and braising green mixes. A standard for mild brassica flavor and thick succulent leaves. 9,000 seeds/oz. Excellent for baby leaf Open habit Open-Pollinated 25, 50 days 1/32 Ounce 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

The Seed Savers Exchange - Pale yellow-white 8-ounce fruits with a pretty blush of pink on the blossom end. Color will darken proportionately with the amount of sun exposure. The flavor is sweet, rich, and mild. Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant.  Characteristics:  Pale yellow-white fruits with a blush of pink at the blossom end Fruits grow to 8 ounces Sweet, rich, mild flavor Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 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

The Seed Savers Exchange - Looking for a highly productive cucumber that tastes great fresh or pickled? Then this mild, crisp variety is for you! Fruits measure 7" in length and 2 ½" in diameter and turn from greenish-white to ivory and, finally, to slightly yellow at maturity. This historic variety continues to produce even in hot weather; it was introduced in 1893 by W. Atlee Burpee of Philadelphia from seeds obtained from a customer in New York state and is also known as ‘Albino’ and ‘Long White.’ 58 days. Conventional Tolerates heat Grows well in most regions of the United States 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 Seed - Excellent flavor and texture; good cool soil emergence. Compact 5-6' tall plants with ears 2' off the ground; 14-16 rows of kernels each. Good tip fill and husk coverage. Ears have an extended harvest window - check frequently for maturity. Developed by Dr. Bill Tracy, Jared Zystro, Dr. Adrienne Shelton, and Dr. John Navazio in collaboration with the Organic Seed Alliance and farmer Martin Diffley, and introduced in 2015. A portion of the sales for this variety are paid to the breeder.  Characteristics:  Organic Tender, sweet kernels Ideal for freezing and fresh eating Sweet corn 1/2 Ounce    Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1” deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8” apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of water. Plant 3" apart Plant 1" Deep Germinates in 7-10 days Plant Rows 36" apart  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - This heirloom syrup sorghum towers over the garden at 7-9'-tall and produces seed heads with attractive red glumes (and an occasional black glume for added interest). The grain itself is red, plump, and easy to thresh. It was donated to Seed Savers Exchange by Wayne Hayes of Annville, Kentucky, in 2015. Wayne and his family have made syrup from this sorghum cane since 1948. Each plant produces 3-6 tillers.  Characteristics:  Organic From the Collection Syrup sorghum 3-6 tillers per plant 100 seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors ½-1" deep after danger of frost has passed. Sorghum can self-pollinate; ‘block’ plantings are not necessary for grain production. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Excessive nitrogen reduces syrup quality.  Direct Seed: 4" Apart Germination: 4-21 Days Rows Apart: 36-48" Light: Full Sun  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

Seedsaver Exchange - What makes this productive plum tomato so unique? It has very little acid, allowing its natural sweetness to elevate the overall flavor of salads, sauces, and other dishes. Tall, wispy plants produce pale-yellow tomatoes in clusters of three to four; tomatoes measure 2.5-3" long and 1.5-2" wide. Seed Savers Exchange received this midseason-maturing tomato in 2016 from Dr. Jeff McCormack, founder of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. He noted that the tomatoes hail from Coeburn, Virginia; have been passed down for generations; and are likely named for Willie Yates, whose grandfather also grew the variety. Indeterminate. Characteristics:  85 days from transplant Organic Low Acid Tomato 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