Chervena Chushka Pepper (Sweet)
from $2.00
Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Chervena Chujski) Bulgarian pepper traditionally used for roasting; also delicious eaten fresh. The flesh is sugary sweet. Robust plants produce large tapered fruits measuring 2" wide by 6" long. Fruits ripen from green to brown to vivid red. 85 days from transplant. Sweet.
Characteristics
Tapered red fruits grow to 6 inches long
Sturdy plants
Sweet pepper
85 days from transplant
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
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China Rose Radish
$4.00
$4.25
Back for 2026! Yes it is that good and it was missed.
The Seed Savers Exchange - Dark pink 5" roots fade to pale pink at the tips. Very hardy fall/winter radish; also grows well in the spring. The pure white flesh is firm and relatively mild. 50-60 days. ±3,100 seeds/oz.
Characteristics:
Dark pink roots grow to 5 inches
Mild flavored white flesh
Fall/winter and spring radish
50-60 days
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
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Chinese Five Color Pepper (Hot), Organic
from $2.00
Seed Exposure Seed Exchange - Chinese Five Color Peppers start our purple and then mature to light yellow, yellow, orange and finally red as they mature.
Lovely ornamental hot pepper with a stunning palette of bright fruit colors all present at the same time. Foliage is green with purple veins and purple blush on some leaves. 48 in. tall plants bear upright conical fruits ¾ x 1½ in. An arresting ornamental with hot fiery fruits. Pkt.
Organic
Colorful fruits grow to 1-2 inches
Plants grow to 4' tall
Medium hot pepper
70-90 days from transplant
.2 grams or ~60 seed
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
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Chinese Miniature Gourd (Edible Squash), Organic, Jack Be Little Pumpkin
$4.00
$4.25
We have this available from other Seed companies so please do check Jack Be Little and other options will come up too.
The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. pepo) (aka Jack Be Little, Munchkin) From Ohio SSE member Ken Stoller. Small 3" fruits weigh 4-5 ounces. A type of acorn squash that is delicious roasted as miniature squash or used as long-lasting holiday decorations. 100 days.
Characteristics:
Organic
Acorn squash type gourd resembles small pumpkins
Fruits grow to 3 inches
Fruits weigh 4-5 ounces
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
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Chioggia Beet, pre 1865 Heirloom, Organic
$4.00
Seed Exchange - Also known as Bassano, and noted for its alternating red-and-white concentric rings that resemble a bull's-eye, Chioggia beets are wonderful for both fresh eating and pickling. It retains its markings if roasted whole and sliced just before serving. Named for a fishing town near Venice, this historical Italian variety has been grown in the United States since at least 1865. 50 days.
Organic
Good for fresh eating and pickling
Alternating red and white rings
Sweet flavor
50 days
100 seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Beets can be planted at two-week intervals for a steady harvest. All parts of the beet plant are edible.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1/2"
Thin 4-6" apart
Rows Apart 20-24"
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Chismahoo Swiss Chard, Organic
$4.00
$4.25
The Seed Savers Exchange - A member of the beet family grown for its edible leaves and stalks. Chismahoo Swiss Chard's bold green leaves are packed with nutrition.
Characteristics:
Organic
Tender leaves
Ornamental and delicious
Can be grown in containers
100 seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in early spring when the soil temperature is at least 50°F. Can also be started indoors 5-6 weeks before transplanting out. Grows best in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Swiss chard withstands light frost.
Plant 4" apart
Plant 1/2" Deep
Plant Rows 20-24" 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)
Thin 12" Apart
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Chocolate Beauty Pepper (Sweet)
$4.00
$4.25
Seed Savers Exchange - Shiny green bell peppers ripen to a gorgeous chocolate brown. The excellent sweet flavor when fully ripe, average flavor when green. Very productive variety for home and market. 70-75 days from transplant. Sweet. ±4,200 seeds/oz.
Characteristics
Fruits ripen from green to brown
Best flavor when fully ripe
Very productive
Sweet pepper
70-75 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
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Chocolate Cherry Tomato, organic
$4.00
$4.25
Seedsaver Exchange - Highly productive plants produce delightfully flavorful cherry tomatoes continuously throughout the summer. Round fruits are borne on trusses of 6-8 and measure 1" in diameter; fruits hold well on the stem and resist cracking but can be picked several days before reaching maturity without sacrificing quality. Dark purple in color, sweet and delicious in taste, this cherry tomato will dress up any salad. Indeterminate. 70-75 days from transplant. ant.
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
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Chris Cross Watermelon, 1950 Heirloom, Organic
$4.00
$4.25
The Seed Savers Exchange - Family heirloom from Montrose, Iowa that was once thought to be lost. The result of a cross between Hawkesbury and Dixie Queen was made by Chris Christensen in 1950. Reliable yields of 15-20 pound nearly round pale green fruits with jagged dark green stripes. Moderately sweet. 85-90 days.
Characteristics:
Organic
Round fruits grow to 15-20 pounds
Pink flesh and pale green skin with jagged dark green stripes
Moderately sweet flavor
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
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Christmas Pole Lima Bean, 1840 Heirloom
from $3.00
Christmas Lima - Also knowns as Large Speckled Calico, this variety was first cultivated in the United States around 1840 and produces beautiful, quarter-sized, fat white seeds with maroon spots and swirls. It has a rich flavor and can be used as shell lima bean or dry bean. Heavy yields, bears even during extreme heat. Pole habit, 75-100 dys.
Pole bean
Large Maroon and White Speckled Seeds
Performs well in extreme heat
Shelling and Dry bean
75-100 days
50 seeds per packet
Instructions :
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 36-48"
Full Sun
Cincinnati Market Radish, 1907 Heirloom
$4.00
$4.25
The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Long Scarlet) Historic variety described in the 1907 Landreth & Sons catalog; now becoming scarce. Deep red radishes are 6" long and tapered. The flesh is tender, crisp, and mild. Medium tops are good for bunching. 25-30 days. ±2,500 seeds/oz.
Characteristics:
Pink-red roots grow to 6 inches
Crisp and tender with a mild flavor
Good for bunching
25-30 days
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
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Cinderella Pumpkin, 1880 Heirloom, Organic
$3.70
$3.90
The vivid red French heirloom was reminiscent of the fairytale with its beautiful, whimsical appearance. We will have High Mowing Seeds back in late March but look for our Rouge Vif D’Etampes Pumpkin or Cinderella Carriage for the same pumpkin.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - (C. moschata) Large, flattened fruits with exceptionally deep orange flesh and strong, sweet flavor delicious in soups and purees. Shell is commonly used as a soup tureen. It can also be named Rouge Vif D'Etampes Pumpkin.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
15-20 lb fruit
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
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Cisineros Grande Tomatillo, Organic
$3.50
$3.65
Large. 2.5" fruits, make for easy harvest and processing. Highly productive. Most fruits ripen to yellow, while some stay green throughout. Fruits average about the size of a golf ball. For a tarter salsa, use the bright green fruits while the husk is still green; for a sweet and fruity flavor, wait until the husk dries. 4-6 ft. plants.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Semi-determinate
Uniform fruit
60 days
.09 gram - ~90-125 Seeds
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"
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Citron Red Seeded Watermelon, Heirloom
$4.00
$4.25
The Seed Savers Exchange - This variety has been grown for centuries and used to make preserves, pickles, and "sweetmeats." It is possible that the watermelon originated in Africa and that it was cultivated in the Nile Valley as early as the 2nd millennium BCE and is mentioned in the Bible. Later the watermelon was brought to India and China before being brought to Europe. It was brought to North America by European colonists and African slaves.
Characteristics:
Red seeds and striped green rinds
Extremely drought tolerant
Fruits can be stored for up to 1 year
Hard, tasteless white flesh
25 seeds
This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States.
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
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Clemson Red Lima Bean, Pole Butterbean, 1930's Heirloom
from $2.00
Clemson Red Lima Bean - This is probably the heaviest lima for yields per vine. It's dark red limas are delicious and can handle any weather thrown at it. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin.
The origin of the Clemson Red is rooted in Clemson University's agricultural program. This variety was released in the 1930's and gained popularity across the South. Clemson University has been integral in finding and developing crops for the deep south.
Characteristics:
Prized for its disease resistance
Heavy Yields
Prolific producer
Pole Lima bean
75-80 days for eating, 100 for dried
We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25.
Instructions:
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun.
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps.
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line.
Full Sun
Clemson Spineless 80 Okra, Organic
$3.50
$3.55
Very productive variety with early, bright green pods.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - This new and improved version of the tried and true Clemson Spineless variety offers up pain free picking and earlier production. The plants yield more than the previous incarnation and plants have a taller, more open habit. Harvest young for peak tenderness.
Organic
Productive
3-4" pods
30 seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when the soil has warmed. Tolerant of heat and drought, but not of cold. Keep well picked for higher yields.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Plant 1/2" deep
Thin 6-8" apart
Clemson Spineless Okra, 1939 Heirloom, Organic
$4.00
$4.25
The Seed Savers Exchange - An All America Selections winner in 1939, was introduced by Clemson University. Still the most popular open-pollinated variety on the market. Vigorous plants grow 3-5' tall. Exceptionally uniform, deep green ribbed and spineless pods are best harvested when 3" long. Excellent quality. 50-64 days. ±500 seeds/oz.
Characteristics:
Organic
Plants grow to 3-5 feet tall
Pods are spineless
Best harvested when pods are 3 inches long
50-64 days
±500 seeds/oz
100 Seeds per packet
This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but does not tolerate cold well
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when the soil has warmed. Tolerant of heat and drought, but not of cold. Keep well picked for higher yields.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Plant 1/2" deep
Thin 6-8" apart
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Climbing French Bean, 1931 Heirloom
$4.00
$4.25
Not available for 2025. May I suggest Cobra beans they are similar and also can be grown in cooler weather. Cobra Bean Link
This is a great one for the cooler weather when it’s starting to warm but the soil is still cool.
Seed Exchange - The beans of this historic variety are excellent for fresh eating—especially when picked young and tender—and its vines bear beautiful lilac flowers. Sweet and flavorful off the vine (kids love them!), the snappy, green 4-7" pods cradle shiny, dark-purple seeds when mature. Ever popular, it was once the most widely grown French climbing bean in England, according to The Beans of New York (1931). Pole habit, snap, 65-75 days
Excellent for fresh eating
Snap bean
Lilac flowers
Pole habit
65-75 days
50 seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1"
Trellis, Fence, or Tee-Pee
Rows 36-48" apart
Cobra Bean, 1931 French Heirloom (Pole)
from $2.00
Cobra Pole Bean - 1931 French Heirloom. Grows 6-7' in a season, has light purple flowers and we harvest beans between 6-8" long during the season. This is best as a snap bean so keep harvesting to prevent them from getting too big. It is similar to Seedsaver's Exchange Climbing French which we also grow every few years but is a bit more round vs a flatter bean.
We love French style pole beans and Cobra does well for us. It took about 2-3 seasons for the beans to really adapt to our zone 4 climate. They are good for producing in the latter half of summer. Pick while thin and young as they do get a string as they mature and become a little tougher. But while thin, they are tender, crisp and juicy. Cobra can be found in European gardens.
Excellent for fresh eating
Snap bean
Lilac flowers
Pole habit
65-75 days
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields.
Direct Seed 4" apart and thin to 8"
Planting Depth 1"
Trellis
Rows 36-48" apart
Cocozelle Zucchini, Organic
$3.50
$3.90
Productive, tasty Italian variety with attractively striped fruits.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Dark and light green striping is less defined than Costata Romanesco. The flavor is slightly nutty; milder than Costata but more flavorful than most zucchini. Straight fruit with very slight ribbing over the lighter green striping.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Bush habit
Uniform shape
Harvest at 6-8"
58 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: 12-24"
Row Spacing: 5-6'
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