Seeds - Vegetables

Unique large gold fruits with a blend of orange/red and green/red striping. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Sweet, juicy flesh is swirled with color throughout. Eye-catching variety for farmers markets. Stabilized by Jeff Dawson, this Green Zebra, and Marvel Stripe cross is named for COPIA, the American Center of Food, Wine, and the Arts in Napa, CA. Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Indeterminate 12-16 oz fruit 85 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

Cosmic Purple carrots are one of my favorite treats to pull out of the earth. The dark purple skins quickly part to reveal a bright orange flesh underneath.  Cosmic Purple carrots were developed in Madison, WI and released in 2005. Dr. Simon and his staff at the USDA Research Center in Madison bred these beauties for us to enjoy today.  We stock these carrots from various seed companies. We strive for small companies who practice organic methods.  Right now we stock from High Mowing or Southern Exposure Seed Exchange.  Organic and Open-Pollinated Specialty Appeal Hint of spice in its flavor 7" Nantes Style Carrot 90 days ±250 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4  weeks of last frost or soil can be worked. Optimal temperature is 65 degrees. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart  

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Exchange - 55 days. 12 in. tall heads have vibrant green, broad, savoyed leaves that are crisp and sweet. Stays bitter-free longer than many other varieties. One of our favorites. Characteristics:  Romaine 55 days .5g or ~500 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: 6-8" Apart   Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Costata Romanesco Zucchini, 1600's Heirloom and a Firefly Favorite - A favorite of ours! This squash or zucchini thrives all across America.  It doesn't seem to be plagued my mildew and it is not bothered by bugs, it just keeps producing all summer long. A lighter speckled green zuchinni with ribbed edges. We enjoy harvesting at almost all sizes from 6" to 12" long. This a zuchinni that we actually plant twice as we cannot get enough of it.  We source from various companies to keep this one on our shelf.  Male flowers are edible and delicious! Heirloom, Open Pollinated and always Non-GMO Ribbed, Speckled skin Best when eaten under 6" Summer squash 50-60 days ~20 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 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

Seed Exchange - A home garden variety grown for fresh eating or canning, this standard, late-season white corn has narrow “shoepeg” (non-rowed) kernels. Tapered 7-8" ears grow on 7-8' stalks that often produce two ears. This historic variety was introduced in 1890 by S. D. Woodruff & Sons of Orange, Connecticut. 88-92 days.   Organic Sweet corn Plants grow 7-8 feet tall 7-8 inch ears, often 2 per stalk "Shoe-peg" kernels (non-rowed) 88-92 days 100 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. Plant 4" apart Plant 1/2" Deep Plant Rows 36-48" apart  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 Seeds - Vigorous plants withstand a wide range of environmental stresses to reliably produce uniform, tight domes. We were blown away by Covina F1’s performance in our field trials two years in a row when we had an unusually cold, wet year followed by an extremely hot, dry year. Both wildly different but equally stressful field conditions didn’t bother this workhorse broccoli - upright, large-framed plants produced big, tightly beaded heads for reliable harvests. Good for both spring and fall production. From our partners at Bejo Seeds. Extremely stress tolerant 6-8” heads Hybrid 25 Seeds Disease Resistance DetailsHigh Resistance: Fusarium YellowsIntermediate Resistance: Black Rot, White Rust Instructions - Moderately hardy annuals that combine qualities of mustard greens and broccoli for salads and light cooking. Grown for their tender flowering shoots, this large family of vegetables has no central head but many tender leaves and side shoots with penny size clusters of buds. Many plants in this family are quite beautiful in the garden, some favoring cooler seasons and some preferring heat. Use floating row cover when planting to protect from flea beetles. Will tolerate light frosts. Harvest multiple times as flower stalks peak above foliage or for a one-time harvest. Plant 1/2" deep  Space 2" apart  Row Spacing: 18-24"  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Sold Out The Seed Savers Exchange - A uniquely colored variety bred by SSE member Thomas Wagner and named Banana Cream. Introduced by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds in 2004 as Cream Sausage. Yellow elongated plum-shaped fruits with meaty flesh and a pleasantly mild flavor. Great for salsa and salads. Productive bushy plants do not require staking, excellent for containers. Determinate, 80 days from transplant. ±11,300 seeds/oz.  Characteristics:  Elongated yellow plum-shaped fruits Meaty flesh with a mild flavor Very productive Excellent for containers Determinate - Fruit ripens over a 2 week period 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

Seed Exchange - Also known as Erthel, this standout lettuce is one of the best romaine varieties. The tender lettuce leaves bear a striking resemblance to mint and offer both excellent lettuce flavor and classic romaine crispness. The compact heads grow upright to about 10" tall. Introduced by the British seed house Thompson & Morgan in 1978. Romaine, 45-55 days. Organic Light green, frilled-edge leaves Compact heads grow to 10 inches Romaine 45-55 days 500 Seeds   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 - Brought into the U.S. by Yasha Crnkovic, a colleague of SSE member Carolyn Male. Heavy yields of pink beefsteak fruits that weigh up to a pound each. Fruits have near-perfect shoulders that rarely crack. Delicious full tomato flavor. Indeterminate, 70-90 days from transplant. ±11,300 seeds/oz.  Characteristics:  Pink beefsteak fruits grow up to 1 pound Delicious full tomato flavor Fruits have near-perfect shoulders that rarely crack Highly productive Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 70-90 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

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Apple Shaped) A prolific and sweet flavored cucumber that is shaped like an apple when mature. This historic variety was introduced by the Arthur Yates seed house of Sydney, Australia. By the 1930s, American seed houses such as Ferry Morse Seed Co. offered it. Very tender creamy white skin. Good for market or home gardeners. 65 days. ±1,000 seeds/oz. Organic Round to apple-shaped fruits Tender creamy white skin Unique offering for market growers 65 days 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. 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)

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Cucuzzi, Zuchetta, Guinea Beans, Italian heirloom, grown by Jefferson at Monticello. Pale green fruits up to 36 in. long, for best tenderness harvest at 6-12 in. Fruits milder than luffa. Bug-resistant plants are a great zucchini substitute. Normally very vigorous, but had a shorter season during 2013’s cold, wet summer. Big sprawling vines up to 20 feet long, best planted on the edge of the garden; at Monticello they’re grown up a sturdy 10-ft. tall wooden arbor. Pkt (3 g, 20 seeds), (Lagenaria siceraria) 60 days. Characteristics:  Fruits grow to 36 inches Vines grow 20 feet Short Sweaons 60 days 20 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

Not available for the 2024 Season The Seed Savers Exchange -  (Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium) The best red currant tomato we offer to gardeners. Hundreds of fruits per plant. Excellent tomato flavor with a hint of wine. Fruits are borne in trusses of 10-12 on plants with a spreading habit. Great for use as a garnish. Introduced by SSE in 2004. Indeterminate, 75-80 days from transplant. Characteristics:  Organic Bright red, ¼ inch fruits Excellent tomato flavor Fruits are borne in trusses of 10-12 Hundreds of fruits per plant Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 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

Seed Savers Exchange - Red hot Polish pepper. The well flavored tapered fruits are 5" long. Used extensively by the spice industry in Poland for drying due to its rather thin flesh. 80 days from transplant. Hot. ±4,200 seeds/oz.  Characteristics  Organic Tapered fruits grow to 5 inches long Thin flesh makes it a good drying pepper Hot pepper 80 days from transplant 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

Cylindra Beet, Formanova Beet, or Long Beet are names for the same beet. We source them all year long as they can be grown all all year round in mild climates and for a very long period of time in northern climates.  This Danish variety looks like a carrot and provides long tapered beets to give more beet in a small spaces. Cylindra Beets are very finely textrured allowed them to be used in a wide range of culinary options. Pickle it, bake it, roast it, steam it, slice it for raw applications - it all will tastes great. We source it from various seed companies - simply choose the in-stock option we have below. Sometimes we carry all of them. Highmowing has both Cylindra and Formanova packeted this year so we are offering both and trialing the differences.  Formanova from Highmowing is from their friends at Sativa Organic Seeds.  Dark red root Elongated shape Easy to peel and sweet flavor 40-80 days ~75-100 Seeds per pack, 1/16oz Instructions  Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Keep planting in two-week intervals for a continuous harvest. All parts of the beet plant are edible. Direct Seed: 2" Apart  Seed Depth: 1/2" Plant 20-24" Rows Apart Thin: 4-6" Apart 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)

The Seed Savers Exchange - This carrot was developed in the late 1800s in the town for which is it named: Danvers, Massachusetts. A leading variety for home and market gardeners alike, this variety stores well and produces high yields even in clay and heavy soils. Its bright-orange flesh is nearly coreless, sweet, and tender. The uniform roots grow up to 8" long. 65-87 days. ±24,000 seeds/oz Good for clay, heavy soils Stores well Roots grow to 8 inches Nearly coreless, sweet, and tender 250 Seeds per pack Instructions - You can sow carrot seeds as soon as the soil in your garden can be worked in the spring (about 3-4 weeks before the last frost). Seeds need consistent moisture until they emerge. Germination on carrot seed is slow and uneven. The light seed can be blown away by the wind or washed away when you water the beds. Sow the seeds less than an inch apart and thin them to 2-4 inches after they grow to a few inches. Roots will mature in 65-87 days. Direct seed 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" deep  Rows apart 16-24" Thin 2-4" apart 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)

The Seed Savers Exchange - Given to SSE by member Robert Bell, who indicated the variety is a Tennessee heirloom from David Davidson. Mid-size orange globe tomatoes grow in clusters of up to 7 fruits. Variable shape with some ribbing and pointed tips. Great flavor with hints of citrus. Keeps well. Indeterminate, 90 days from transplant.  Characteristics:  Organic Fruits are variable in shape with some ribbing and pointed tips Clusters of up to 7 fruits Great flavor with hints of citrus Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 90 days from transplant 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 apart 24-36"  Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability