Seeds - Vegetables

The Seed Savers Exchange - The Lenape Indians introduced this variety to the English Colonists sometime in the 1700s while many seed catalogs started listing it in the 1800s. The warted appearance of its bright yellow summer skin makes for an unusual-looking fruit but its sweet and mild flavor will become a quick favorite of your family. Characteristics:  Organic Summer Yellow warted skin Delicious when eaten young Very productive Summer squash 55-60 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

Renee's Garden - Italian heirloom yields nicely shaped, light green fruits you’ll find meltingly tender, custardy, and delicious–never watery or mushy. Early bearing vines with marbled leaves. Characteristics:  Organic  Heirloom  Light green color  Tender texture  A delicate and nutty flavor  40 days  Approx 35 seeds   Instructions - Zucchinis need full sun, rich fertile soil, and warm temperatures. Plant only when spring weather is warm and night temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). Sow groups of 2 to 3 seeds,1 inch deep, every 2 feet, in rows 3 feet apart. Thin to leave only 1 seedling every 2 feet. Or, plant in slightly mounded hills, 2 feet in diameter, sowing 5 or 6 seeds in each hill. Thin hill-planted seedlings to 2 or 3 strongest plants.  Plant In: May - June for cold winters and April - June for mild winters  Full Sun Plant 2 feet apart  7-10 days to germinate  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 

The Seed Savers Exchange - True to its name, this beautiful and delicious crisphead variety tolerates heat and resists bolting. Plants measure 7-8.3" long and 14.5-17" wide and produce a solid, round head. Large, silvery-green leaves are highly toothed and measure from 7.8-10.2" long and 8.2-12.2" wide. Its very sweet, incredibly crisp, and extremely juicy leaves earned this variety high marks when it was evaluated at Seed Savers Exchange in 2015. Bred by Dr. James Baggett at Oregon State University in the late 1980s for areas where lettuce can be grown throughout the summer, this variety was donated to Seed Savers Exchange in the 1990s by member Mary Schultz of Monroe, Washington. Characteristics 80 days to maturity Organic Crisphead Beautiful and delicious with silvery-green leaves Tolerates heat and resists bolting. 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.

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Solanum burbankii) (aka Wonderberry) Bred by Luther Burbank in the early 1900s; offered by seedsman John Lewis Childs as Wonderberry in 1909. Great controversy ensued over the plant’s provenance and true identity, and Burbank’s reputation was badly damaged. Prolific bushy plants loaded with small, slightly sweet, dull blue berries. 50-75 days. Characteristics:  Organic Small, slightly sweet, dull blue berries Prolific bushy plants 50-75 days 50 seeds per packet    Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Transplant outdoors 24" apart in rows 36" apart. Sunberries tolerate a wide variety of climates and conditions, but do not tolerate frost. Plants are self-supporting, but sprawl over a large area. Cage or trellis when space is limited. Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost Germinate 14-21 days Plant 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 

Bright yellow stems that vein beautifully into glossy, broad, green leaves. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Plants are large and uniform, displaying a beautiful bouquet of deep green leaves on cheerful orange stems. Performs well in variable weather, exhibiting exceptional quality as a microgreen, when harvested as a baby leaf and when grown to full size for bunching. Can be mixed with other colors for a classic rainbow appeal. Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated  Bright orange stems  Gorgeous green leaves  30 days baby, 60 days full size  1/16 oz approx. 90 seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in mid-spring through mid-summer and into fall in warmer regions. The transplant can be started indoors or in a cold frame 4-6 weeks before planting. Grows best in full sun but tolerates partial shade.  Plant 4-8" apart depending on desired leaf size  Plant 1/2" Deep Plant Rows 18-24" apart (or can be grown closer if you like the leaves smaller and harvest for salads vs cooking - we start out at 10" spacing for late spring leaves to munch on then pull up every other one to grow them larger) Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - A flowering bean with unique salmon-pink blossoms; esteemed as a vegetable or as an ornamental climber. Produces abundant crops of flavorful beans throughout the season. Excellent for freezing. Pole habit, 60-65 days. ±450 seeds/lb. Characteristics:  Salmon-pink blossoms Beans are black and speckled with purple edges Ornamental and edible Highly productive Pole bean 60-65 days ±450 seeds/lb 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

A marbled mini-Roma shape with constellations of yellow stripes on a red flesh background. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Truly the standout in our star-studded grape tomato collection, Supernova impresses with both aesthetics and flavor. Red flesh with yellow marbling inside and out, and a unique mini-Roma shape. Fruit holds well through transport. Part of High Mowing's exclusive Galaxy Suite tomato collection bred by Phillip Griffiths of Cornell University. Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated High Mowing Organic Seeds Exclusive  Indeterminate BR .25-.5 oz  63 days  1/10 gram Instructions - Tomatoes are warm-season tender annuals. Tomatoes yield best in clay or loam soils that are well-drained and high in organic matter. They can tolerate acid soil as low as 5.5, but they prefer to grow in the 6.0-6.8 range. Days to maturity are from transplants. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the planting date.  Planting depth: 1/8-1/4"  Plant spacing: for determinate varieties 12-18", for indeterminate 24-36" Row Spacing: 4-6’ centers"  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - English introduction by Suttons Seeds in 1898; won an Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1901. Very early heavy-cropping variety. Excellent quality eating pea. Plants are 28-32" tall. Shell, 52-60 days. Characteristics:  Excellent texture and flavor Vines grow to 32 inches Heavy cropping variety Shelling pea 52-60 day 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

The Seed Savers Exchange - This very traditional ribbed variety from China grows 10-18"-long on productive 5' vines that should be trellised if you prefer straighter fruit. Thin skin and sweet flesh make this a great variety for fresh eating. Heat-tolerant, disease-resistant, and reported to be burpless. 65 days. ±800 seeds/oz. Organic & Open-pollinated Ribbed, curving fruits grow up to 18 inches Thin skin and sweet flesh Burpless 65 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)

Sweet Banana Pepper - Who doesn't love a good pickled banana pepper!  Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Sweet 6" long conical fruits ripen from yellow-green to orange then red. They are the sweetest when picked red. Great for salads, frying or pickling! Capsicum Annuum Characteristics  Banana shaped fruits grow to 6 inches Plants grow to 30 inches Resistant to disease and rotting Sweet pepper 70 days from transplant .3g , 40 Seeds per packet on average 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

Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Choco) Early bell pepper was bred by Elwyn Meader and introduced by the University of New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station in 1965. Ripens from green to chocolate on the outside and brick red inside. Thick sweet flesh. Great for gardeners in short-season areas. 60-85 days from transplant. Sweet. Characteristics  Organic Fruits ripen from green to chocolate with a brick red interior Thick sweet flesh Great for gardeners in short-season areas 60-85 days from transplant Sweet 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

Strong, sturdy plants that resist lodging and produce abundant harvests of light green pods. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Plants and pods are clean, making for uniform and efficient harvests. Vines top out at 45-52" and have strong resistance to powdery mildew. Excellent flavor with satisfying, crisp texture, and juicy flesh. This variety was developed by Jim Bagget and Dr. Jim Myers of OSU and was further selected by Steve Peters. A portion of the sales of this variety is paid to the breeder Organic 5-6' Tall Vines 1 ounce of seeds Powdery Mildew resistance is high 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 DetailsHigh Resistance: Powdery Mildew Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Released in 1966 by the late Professor Elwyn Meader of the University of New Hampshire. An early variety well suited for direct seeding in far northern, coastal, and mountain climates. Oblong, sweet, orange-fleshed fruits have light netting and weigh 2-3 pounds. Fruits keep 1-2 days after slipping. 65-80 days. ±1,100 seeds/oz  Characteristics: Organic Fruits grow to 2-3 pounds Sweet, orange flesh Skins have light netting 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