We are now excepting pre-orders for 2008 Garlic. Harvesting is underway and we look forward to a great crop of over 15 varieties.
All Seeds are $2.75
per Pack.
| Variety | Description | |
| Artichoke | ||
| Green Globe
(20 Seeds) $2.75 |
6 foot plants have 10-14 buds per plant. Pick the buds when they are young to ensure tenderness. These are really interesting to grow.. | |
| Beans, Dry | ||
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Appaloosa, Red
(40 Seeds) $2.75 |
This bean is a beautiful bean with splashes of burgundy on white. Southwestern US origin. |
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Appaloosa
(40
Seeds) $2.75 |
Same coloring as an Appaloosa Pony. Southwestern US origin. |
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Black Valentine
(40 seeds) $2.75
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Introduced in 1897 by Henderson
Seed Company. Great tasting green bean that is very
productive. The seeds can also be dried and used in soups...a jet black
bean.
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Orca
(40 seeds)
$2.75
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A uniquely bi-colored bean with a Yin Yang pattern
Also known as: Black Calypso and Yin Yang. |
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Pebble (40
seeds) $2.75
| This is a unique bean to grow as it has different colored beans in every pod! These add a great variety of colors to soups, salsas, and chili. |
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Snowcap (40
seeds) $2.75
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Large kidney shaped tan beans with burgundy spots and a snow "cap" on the edge. Very beautiful and they also have incredible flavor. |
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Swedish Brown
(40 seeds) $2.75
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Brought to the US by Swedish immigrants in the early 1900's. These make great baked beans. |
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Vermont Cranberry
(40 seeds) $2.75
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A New England tradition! These beans are brightly colored and have a nutty flavor. |
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Wren's Egg
(40 seeds) $2.75
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Also known as Taylor's Horticultural which was offered in seed catalogs in the 1800's. Pole bean habit. Harvest early for fresh snap beans or let dry on vines for shelling. |
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Yellow Indian Woman
(40 seeds) $2.75
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Originally grown by Native Americans in Montana. This runner style pole bean is light yellow in color and is very flavorful. |
| Beans, Bush Snap | ||
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KENTUCKY WONDER BUSH
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
Originally introduced in the late 1800's. This variety has been one of the most popular home garden varieties ever due to its excellent flavor and heavy yield. |
| TENDERETTE
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
This disease resistant variety does well in hot weather. Dark green long pods with a great bean flavor. | |
| Beans, Bush Lima | ||
| HENDERSON
BUSH LIMA
(50 Seeds) $2.75 |
Discovered in 1883 growing on the roadside in Lynchburg, Virginia. A prolific drought resistant plant yields loads of pods with 3-4 seeds to a pod. This buttery flavored baby lima produces 3 to 4, excellent tasting beans per pod. A favorite and staple in an heirloom garden. | |
| Beans, Pole Lima | ||
| CHRISTMAS
(50 Seeds) $2.75 |
1840's - Will grow up to 10 feet high! Produces heavy yields of 4-6 inch pods with 4-5 white and maroon mottled seeds. | |
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KING OF THE
GARDEN (50 Seeds)
$2.75 |
1883 - Vines reach 7-8 feet and produce very long 7-8 inch pods with up to 6 beans per pod. |
| Beans, Pole | ||
| Kentucky
Wonder (50 seeds)
$2.75 |
A very popular bean with today's gardeners. It was originally grown in 1864 and produces 5-6 foot vines that are loaded with 8-9 inch pods. | |
| RATTLESNAKE POLE BEAN
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
This old bean produces 8-10 foot vines that yield beautiful long green and purple mottled pods. Beans inside are also mottled and are great in soups. | |
| SCARLET
RUNNER
(25 Seeds) $2.75 |
A very old heirloom that has graced American gardens since the early 1800's. Vines can grow up to 15 feet on a trellis or string and produce some hefty sized pods with beautiful pink and purple mottled beans. These are our favorite colored beans! Bright red blossoms attract hummingbirds and butterflies. | |
| Beets | ||
| Cylindra
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
A long dark red beet that is
great for slicing as it provides uniform slices. Nice smooth texture and
great taste. |
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BULL'S BLOOD
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
A very flavorful dark red beet. Great for canning or fresh with some butter and salt! |
| CHIOGGIA
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
Available as far back as the 1840's. This old Italian heirloom is a popular as ever! Medium sized beets have a wonderful flavor and have alternating red and white rings making them a truly gourmet vegetable. | |
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DETROIT DARK RED
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
1892 - These medium sized dark red beets are the most popular beets grown today. Great flavor and texture make these a garden favorite. |
| Broccoli | ||
| WALTHAM (50 seeds) | 18-20 inch plants produce medium sized dark green heads that can be harvested and the plant will continue to grow many edible side shoots over the growing season. | |
| Brussels Sprouts | ||
| LONG ISLAND
IMPROVED (50 Seeds)
$2.75
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This is the most popular heirloom Brussels Sprouts grown. Once a mainstay in most gardens, Brussels Sprouts have started regaining popularity again Each plant can yield up to 100 sprouts that have a great flavor and are loaded with nutrients. | |
| Cabbage | ||
| Chinese
Michihile (75 Seeds) $2.75 |
3-5 lb heads can grow up to 18 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter. Crisp and tender with a mild flavor. | |
| COPENHAGEN MARKET
(75 Seeds) $2.75 |
3-4 pound heads are uniform in shape and good keepers. One of the earliest cabbage varieties. | |
| GOLDEN ACRE
(75 Seeds) $2.75 |
3-4 lb heads are produced earlier than other varieties. Compact and sweet.. Makes great coleslaw or Pigs in a Blanket. | |
| RED
Acre (75 Seeds)
$2.75 |
2-4 lb hard red heads. This variety is resistant to splitting and is a good keeper. | |
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Early Jersey Wakefield
(75 Seeds) $2.75 |
1840's -
Small
1.5-2 lb heads are oval shaped and very flavorful. Offered in most seed
catalogs in the late 1800's. |
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Mammoth Red Rock
(75 Seeds) $2.75 |
1890's - Large deep red heads that add color to salads. Good yields of compact heads. |
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Late Flat Dutch
(75 Seeds) $2.75 |
1860's - One of the best varieties grown in early gardens. Heads are an outstanding 10-15 lbs yet they are still flavorful and tender. |
| Carrots | ||
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CHANTENAY
(300 Seeds) $2.75 |
1900s - A heavy yielder of sweet 5-7 inch carrots...even in poor soil! |
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Danvers Half Long
(300 Seeds) $2.75 |
1871 - Produces 6-7 inch carrots that have been a mainstay for American gardeners. Productive and dependable. |
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Little Finger
(300 Seeds) $2.75 |
A French variety that produces
sweet little 3" carrots that have a wonderful flavor straight from the
garden.
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| Cauliflower | ||
| Celery | ||
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Golden
Pascal
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
Tender string less stalks have a great flavor. Disease resistant. |
| Collards | ||
| GEORGIA
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
2.5 feet tall plants produce huge bluish-green leaves. A good variety for southern heat. | |
| VATES
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
30 inch plants produce dark green crumpled leaves. Plants are slow to bolt and are more well adapted for cooler climates than the Georgia variety. | |
| Cucumbers | ||
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Boston Pickling
(60 Seeds) $2.75 |
1880 - Also called National Pickling. A heavy producer of medium sized 5-6 inch cukes with black spines. Great for pickling. Pick cucumbers before they get too large and begin to yellow. | |
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Homemade Pickles
(60 Seeds) $2.75 |
Another good pickling cucumber. Long vines produce a good number of 5" fruits that are crisp and uniform in shape. Perfect for pickles. | |
| Eggplant | ||
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Black Beauty (50
Seeds) $2.75 |
1902 - This variety is the most widely grown eggplant in American gardens. 1-3 lb glossy black fruit are 6-8 inches long. Plants average 4-6 fruits. | |
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Long Purple (50
Seeds) $2.75 |
A beautiful long purple eggplant originally from Italy. Plants bear a heavy yield of fruits that are fine textured and have a rich smooth flavor. | |
| Kohlrabi | ||
| EARLY
PURPLE VIENNA (50
Seeds) $2.75 |
1860's - Plants have a round purple base with short stocky stems. About a week later than the white variety. | |
| EARLY WHITE
VIENNA (50 Seeds)
$2.75 |
12 inch high plants are pale green colored. Good flavor and texture. | |
| Leeks | ||
| GIANT MUSSELBURG
(50 Seeds) $2.75 |
1870 - Also known as American Flag. 9-15 inch stalks are tender and mild tasting. Can be grown under a wide range of conditions and can over winter in many areas. | |
| Lettuce, Head | ||
| Iceberg
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
1894 - Compact heads with light green leaves and a rouge border. Disease resistant | |
| Grand Rapids
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
Nice round heads with light green leaves. A good yielding lettuce that is slow to bolt. | |
| Prize Head
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
Smaller heads of bright green tightly packed leaves. Plant at two week intervals to extend the growing season. | |
| Lettuce, Leaf | ||
| Black Seeded
Simpson
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
1850 - One of the most popular loose leaf lettuces still today. Large light green plants produce tender leaves that are crisp and not bitter. Direct seed outdoors. | |
| Red Sails
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
AAS winner. Reddish bronze leaves grow up to 12 inches in diameter and turn a more pronounced red in the fall. High in vitamins, this mild flavored lettuce is slow to bolt and will provide a good quantity of high quality greens for salads. | |
| Oakleaf
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
1800's - Medium dark green leaves are shaped similar to oak leaves. Plants are slow to bolt and is well suited for hot summers. | |
| Melons | ||
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Banana
(20 Seeds) $2.75 |
1883 - A 16-18 inch long
banana shaped melon that has a smooth light yellow skin with an orange
interior. This melon has a truly unique aroma that resembles ripe bananas
and an extremely sweet flavor. Highly recommended! |
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| Hearts of Gold
(20 Seeds) $2.75 |
1917 - 3-4 lb fruits are dark green and heavily netted. Prolific plants are more resistant to blight than other varieties. Produces dark orange flesh that is very sweet and flavorful. | |
| Honey Rock
(20 Seeds) $2.75 |
All American Winner 1933. Originally developed in the early 1900's by F. W. Richardson of Ohio. 3-4 lb. light cream colored melons are heavily netted with salmon colored flesh. Productive plants are resistant to fusarium wilt. | |
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Rocky Ford
(20 Seeds) $2.75 |
1881 - Also known as Eden's Gem. 2-3 lb fruits are heavily netted and have a green flesh that is sweet and juicy. Developed by J. W. Eastwood in Colorado | |
| Mustard Greens | ||
| Florida
Broadleaf
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
18-24 inch plants produce a solid cluster of large green leaves. A popular variety in the south as it well suited for the hot summers. | |
| SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
1740's - Large plants produce bright green crumpled leaves with a slightly pungent flavor. A slow bolting variety that is cold tolerant and slow bolting. | |
| TENDERGREEN
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
Large plants with smooth green leaves. This early variety has heat and drought tolerance yet at the same time having a great mild flavor. Our favorite mustard green. | |
| Okra | ||
| CLEMSON SPINELESS
(60 Seeds) $2.75 |
1939 All American Selection winner. was first introduced in 1939. Large plants yield loads of dark green pods up to 3 inches long. A very popular variety since its inception. | |
| COWHORN
(60 Seeds) $2.75 |
6-7 foot tall plants produce loads of tender 10-12 inch shiny green pods that are ribbed and twisted similar to a cow's horn. Excellent flavor. | |
| RED BURGUNDY
(60 Seeds) $2.75 |
3-4 foot plants produce 6-7 inch pods that are burgundy in color. Best when picked young. Heat and drought tolerant. | |
| Onions, Bunching | ||
| EVERGREEN WHITE BUNCHING
(150 Seeds) $2.75 |
1880's - The most widely grown bunching onion. Each plant produces clusters of6-9 stalks that are about a foot tall. Slow bolting and cold hardy. Can be planted in fall or spring. | |
| WHITE LISBON
(150 Seeds) $2.75 |
14-16 inch stalks grow in clusters and produce great tasting onions that are heat tolerant. | |
| Onions, Bulbing | ||
| CRYSTAL WAX
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
Small white Bermuda style onions are best if used fresh or great pickled as pearl onions. | |
| RED BURGUNDY
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
3-4 inch diameter onions are dark red in color and make great slicers for hamburgers or chopped in salsa or chili. Grows well in the north. | |
| WHITE SWEET SPANISH
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
Large oblong onions have a white skin and interior. These make an attractive dish when mixed with red onions. A standard kitchen variety that is a good general purpose onion. | |
| YELLOW SWEET SPANISH
(50 seeds) $2.75 |
Large oblong onions have a yellowish brown skin and yellow flesh. A standard kitchen variety that is a good general purpose onion that has good keeping qualities. Sweet and mild flavored. | |
| Parsnip | ||
| Hollow Crown
(150 Seeds) $2.75 | ||
