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Organic Bill Jump's Soup Pea Heirloom Seeds

Bill Jump's Soup Pea, Organic $3.45 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - This vigorous, highly productive, and versatile variety tastes delicious whether eaten dried in soup or fresh right off the vine. Vines grow 5-6' in height and bear ornate, purple-blue flowers, while the straight, green pods average 2.5-3" long and contain 4-5 wrinkled seeds. This late-maturing heirloom pea was donated to Seed Savers Exchange by Dennis Miller, whose great-grandfather, Bill Jump, grew the peas in eastern Washington since at least the 1930s. 80-90 days to dry pods. Organic. Characteristics: From the Collection for 2022 Organic Can be used as a dry soup pea or eaten fresh off the vine Vines grow 5-6' 80-90 days to dry pods 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 Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Birdhouse Gourd Seeds $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Birdhouse Gourds are (L. siceraria) light-green fruits with rounded necks and bowls that grow 14" tall and 12" in diameter. Dried gourds make excellent birdhouses. Vigorous 15-35' vines. 95-110 days. Characteristics: Fruits grow to 14 inches by 12 inches Vines grow 15-35 feet Make excellent birdhouses 95-110 days 25 Seeds 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 6 weeks before transplanting out in shorter season areas. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Black Aztec Corn $3.25 $3.75

Not available for 2024 Seed Exchange - Vigorous 6' plants produce 8" ears. Kernels will turn jet black when mature. Makes an excellent blue cornmeal. 70-90 days. Open-Pollinated Plants grow to 6 feet White kernels turn to black when mature Ears grow to 8 inches Produces blue cornmeal 70-90 days 50 Seeds 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. Direct Seed: 4" Apart Germination: 4-21 Days 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)

Black Beauty Zucchini Squash, 1957 variety, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - A 1957 All America Selections winner developed by John Scarchuk at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Compact everbearing bush plants are loaded with glossy green-black fruits with firm white flesh. Best eaten when under 8" long. Excellent variety for freezing. 45-65 days. Characteristics: Organic Glossy, green-black skin Best when eaten under 8 inches Excellent variety for freezing Summer squash 45-65 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

Black Cherry Tomato, organic $3.50 $3.75

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Dusky purple-black fruits bursting with rich flavor—sweet and complex. Indeterminate, 65-75 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Dusky purple-black fruits grow to 1 inch Complex and sweet flavor Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 65-75 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

Black Coat Runner Bean Seeds, 1600's Heirloom

Black Coat Runner Bean, 1600's Heirloom $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Edible? Check! Ornamental? Check! Heirloom? Check! This unique runner bean produces sturdy 6-7’ vines that bear both vivid scarlet blooms and flavorful beans that are edible at the immature pod stage (like a green bean) and at the mature stage (like a kidney bean). Pretty, plump bean seeds change first from pink to purple, and finally to a glossy, ebony black. Dating back to the mid-1600s, this variety was first recorded by German botanist Michael Titius in his Catalogues Plantarum. 75 days. Characteristics: Scarlet blossoms Beans mature to black and speckled mauve Used for ornamental purposes or as small snap pods or green shell beans Pole bean 75 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Runner beans prefer full sun, although they tolerate part shade very well. Young pods can be eaten whole, or the beans can be eaten fresh or dried. Even the flowers are edible. Direct Seed 2" apart Seed Depth: 1" Rows Apart: 24-36" Support: Trellis, tepee, or netting Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Black Hungarian Pepper (Hot), Organic $3.75 $3.95

Seed Savers Exchange - Highly ornamental and useful in the kitchen, the 4" long fiery fruits of this early-to-mature pepper resemble jalapeños, but are shiny black and eventually ripen to red. The prolific plants grow to 3' tall and produce green foliage highlighted by dark-purple veins alongside beautiful purple flowers. A good substitute for jalapeños. 70-80 days from transplant. Medium hot. ±4,200 seeds/oz Characteristics Spicy fruits ripen from black to red A good substitute for jalapeños Fruits grow to 4 inches Medium hot pepper 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

Organic Black Hungarian Pepper Rare Heirloom Seeds

Black Hungarian Pepper Rare Heirloom (Mildly Hot Pepper), Organic $3.75 $4.00

The Living Seed Company - This pepper is a real beauty! And tasty too! Mildly hot jalapeño shaped shaped peppers ripen green to black and finally deep red. Delicious flavor. Wonderful purple flowers and dark green foliage with purple veins make this a wonderful edible ornamental. Relatively rare. Orange fruits grow to 4 inches Excellent flavor Highly productive Heavy yields 60-70 days from transplant 2500 Scoville Heat Level (Mildy Hot) 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. Harvest with scissors! 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

Black Krim or Black Crimea Tomato, Heirloom $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Also called Black Crimea and introduced to Seed Savers by Lars Olov Rosenstrom of Sweden. Originally from the Crimean peninsula in the Black Sea. Beefsteak fruits are a unique combination of violet-brown and purple-red—they turn almost black with sufficient sunlight and heat. Excellent full flavor. Indeterminate, 70-90 days from transplant Characteristics: Fruits are violet-brown and purple-red Sun exposure darkens the color Beefsteak tomatoes Excellent flavor Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 70-90 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

Black Plum Tomato $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - From Russian seeds woman Marina Danilenko. Oval 2" fruits are deep mahogany with garnet red flesh. Preferred by some for a richly colored spaghetti sauce. Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant. ±11,000 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Oval fruits grow to 2 inches Fruits are brown-red with bright red flesh Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 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

Black Prince Tomato, Heirloom, Organic $3.25 $3.75

Black Prince - Deep reddish-brown fruits, grading to dark brown or black on the shoulders. Interior color varies from dark red to a translucent chestnut brown. 7 oz fruits with juicy, tender texture and appealing fruity flavor. Heirloom from the Irkutsk, Siberia region. Short Season Organic & Open-Pollinated Indeterminate 69 Days .16grams or ~40-50 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 6-8 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

Black Sea Man Tomato, organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Russian variety from Russian seeds woman Marina Danilenko. Small plants produce medium-sized brownish-pink fruits with olive green shading. Well-marbled flesh is attractive when blanched and peeled. Rich flavor. Potato leaf foliage. Determinate, 75 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Medium-sized brown-pink fruits have olive shading Attractive marbled flesh Rich flavor Potato-leaf foliage Determinate - Fruit ripens over a 2 week period 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 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

Organic Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce Open Pollinated Seeds

Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce, 1850's Heirloom, Organic $3.50

Easy, early tender green leaves that withstand heat, drought, and light frost. High Mowing Organic Seeds - A highly adaptable lettuce for plantings throughout the season. Quickly produces a full-sized, bright green open head with distinctively savoyed leaves that hold salad dressing well. Popular baby leaf variety for a bright green contrasting leaf in salad mixes. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Grand Rapids-type Baby leaf for salad mix Highly disease resistance 28 days baby - 45 days full size 1/32 oz approx. Instructions - Lettuce is cool-season annual in the Compositae family. Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil. Lettuce can be seeded in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Direct Seed 1" apart Planting Depth 1/8" Space 8-12" Thin 1-6" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Black Valentine Bush Bean, 1897 Heirloom $3.45 $3.95

The Seed Exchange - Introduced in 1897 by Peter Henderson & Company. Shiny black seeds in 6" pods. A great dual-purpose variety, use for fresh snap beans or dry soup beans. Prolific and dependable. Tolerant of cool temperatures. Bush habit, snap or dry, 50-55 days. ±1,300 seeds/lb. Bush bean Black seeds Prolific and dependable Cool-weather tolerant Snap or dry bean 50-55 days 50 Seeds per packet 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)

Black from Tula Tomato $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Russian variety imported by SSE from seeds woman Marina Danilenko. First listed in the 1996 SSE Yearbook. Described by one SSE member as “the ugliest, most delicious tomato I’ve ever grown.” Good yields of brownish-red slightly flattened globes weighing up to 14 ounces. Rich full flavor, great for slicing and canning. Indeterminate, 75-85 days from transplant. Characteristics: Brownish-red, flattened globe shape Fruits grow to 14 ounces Deep, rich flavor Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 75-85 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 last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36" Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Blacktail Mountain Watermelon, Organic $3.45 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Gorgeous green-black round fruits weigh 6-12 pounds. Deep scarlet flesh is super sweet, juicy, and crunchy. Perfect for short-season areas; also does well in hot humid climates. Bred by SSE member Glenn Drowns in the 1970s when he lived in northern Idaho, where summer nights average 43°F. 65-75 days. Organic Round fruits grow to 6-12 pounds Deep scarlet flesh, dark green-black rind Super sweet, juicy, and crunchy Perfect for short-season areas; also does well in hot humid climates 65-75 days This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States. 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

Blizzard Snow Pea, Organic, $3.50 $3.75

Concentrated, prolific yields of slender, pale green pods with crisp texture. High Mowing Organic Seeds - A standout in our trials program, vines top out at 30-36" and hold multitudes of sweet, easy to pick pods. Plants are open, making the pods easy to locate. Best grown with a trellis. Pods set in pairs which aids in efficient harvesting. Fruit set in pairs 3" pods Open-Pollinated Organic 5-6' Tall Vines 1 ounce of seeds 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 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Blondkopfchen Tomato, organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - East German variety obtained by Seed Savers Exchange from Gatersleben Seed Bank. Also known as Little Blonde Girl. Small golden yellow 1" fruits borne in giant clusters, excellent sweet taste. Enormous yields and rarely a cracked fruit. Bears until frost. Indeterminate, 75-80 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Giant clusters of golden-yellow, 1 inch fruits Excellent sweet flavor Rarely a cracked fruit Enormous yields Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the seasons 75-80 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 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

Bloomsdale Spinach, 1874 Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $4.25

The Seed Savers Exchange -Developed in 1874 by D. Landreth & Sons seed company of Philadelphia. Vigorous upright plants with dark green, glossy, savoyed leaves. Fine quality, very tender, excellent flavor. Quick growing variety with heavy yields. Well adapted for late spring or summer plantings, slow to bolt. 39-60 days Characteristics: Organic Dark green, glossy, savoyed leaves Tender leaves with excellent flavor Quick growing and productive Slow to bolt 39-60 days 250 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

Blush Tomato, organic $3.75 $4.00

The Living Seed Company - A favorite of our friends at Occidental Arts and Ecology Center and a favorite of ours. Seed originally given to Doug Gosling, this tomato was brought from Poland in 1922 from a friend's father named Andy. Did great in our cool Point Reyes summer as well in the heat of our farm in North Carolina. Amazingly delicious, meaty and juicy. Attractive pointed pink tomatoes with very few seeds. Very Rare tomato! Organic Pink, up to 1lb fruits Juicy and meaty flesh Excellent for fresh eating and canning Indeterminate 70-75 days from transplant 20 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/8" 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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