A Mediterranean cuisine staple, Bentley Seed Green Globe Artichoke thrives in long, mild growing seasons but can also grow as an annual in cooler climates. In warm areas, colorful flower buds appear year-round. After flowering, cut the plant back to the ground to encourage new growth.
Planting Instructions:
- Start seeds indoors 12 weeks before the average last frost date.
- Transplant outdoors after 4 weeks, ensuring protection from frost.
- Space seeds 3" apart and plant at a depth of ½".
- Harvest buds when they are closed. After the first harvest, side shoots will produce smaller bonus buds.
Growing Information:
- Lifecycle: Perennial in warm climates, annual in cool climates (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Transplant
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: 5 months
- Sun: Full sun
- Germination Temperature: 70-79°F
- Height: 5'
- Seeds per Ounce: 630
- Seeds per Packet: 50
Uses:
Great for eating and dips, packed with iodine, calcium, iron, protein, and vitamins A, B1, and C.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1863
- Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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A Mediterranean cuisine staple, Bentley Seed Heirloom Green Globe Artichoke thrives in long, mild growing seasons but can also grow as an annual in cooler climates. In warm areas, colorful flower buds appear year-round. After flowering, cut the plant back to the ground to encourage new growth.
Planting Instructions:
- Start seeds indoors 12 weeks before the average last frost date.
- Transplant outdoors after 4 weeks, ensuring protection from frost.
- Space seeds 3" apart and plant at a depth of ½".
- Harvest buds when they are closed. After the first harvest, side shoots will produce smaller bonus buds.
Growing Information:
- Lifecycle: Perennial in warm climates, annual in cool climates (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Transplant
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: 5 months
- Sun: Full sun
- Germination Temperature: 70-79°F
- Height: 5'
- Seeds per Ounce: 630
- Seeds per Packet: 50
Uses:
Great for eating and dips, packed with iodine, calcium, iron, protein, and vitamins A, B1, and C.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1863
- Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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Add a spicy, nutty twist to your salad mix with arugula! The white flowers are also edible and offer a unique flavor.
Planting Instructions:
- Plant arugula seeds in a prepared container or garden bed in early spring
- Baby greens can be harvested in as little as 20 days.
- Arugula flowers are edible, too.
- Bulk arugula seeds are also available for purchase.
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Time to Maturity: Approximately 1 month
- Sun Requirement: Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 8" apart
- Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 320-325
- Bloom Season: N/A
- Height: Leafy plants grow 6 to 12 inches during the harvest stage
Uses:
Edible, container planting, salad mix
Additional Information:
- Low Maintenance: Yes
- Plant Scientific Name: Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa
A perennial vegetable, plant Mary Washington Asparagus once and enjoy delicious spears season after season.
Initial cuttings will be ready in about two years, and then harvested annually thereafter. Asparagus is worth the wait! Healthy and succulent, you can grill or freeze your harvest for later.
Growing Instructions:
- Start indoors 8-12 weeks before your last frost and keep the seeds moist.
- Seedlings will emerge in 10-14 days.
- Alternatively, you can direct sow in the spring when the soil temperature is 60°F or warmer.
- Harden off seedlings and transplant them to a permanent bed that won’t be disturbed once they reach 6-10 inches tall.
- Important: Do not harvest during the first year. Wait until late fall to cut back the tops for regrowth the following year.
- Harvest begins in 24 months.
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Perennial (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Transplant or direct sow
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: 24 months
- Sun Requirement: Full Sun is ideal
- Germination Temperature: 60°F or warmer
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Planting Depth: 1/2"
- Height: 9"
- Seeds Per Ounce: 360
- Seeds Per Packet: 50
Uses:
Eating and freezing; rich in nutrients such as fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1900
- Plant Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis
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A perennial vegetable, plant Heirloom Mary Washington Asparagus once and enjoy delicious spears season after season.
Initial cuttings will be ready in about two years, and then harvested annually thereafter. Asparagus is worth the wait! Healthy and succulent, you can grill or freeze your harvest for later.
Growing Instructions:
- Start indoors 8-12 weeks before your last frost and keep the seeds moist.
- Seedlings will emerge in 10-14 days.
- Alternatively, you can direct sow in the spring when the soil temperature is 60°F or warmer.
- Harden off seedlings and transplant them to a permanent bed that won’t be disturbed once they reach 6-10 inches tall.
- Important: Do not harvest during the first year. Wait until late fall to cut back the tops for regrowth the following year.
- Harvest begins in 24 months.
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Perennial (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Transplant or direct sow
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: 24 months
- Sun Requirement: Full Sun is ideal
- Germination Temperature: 60°F or warmer
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Planting Depth: 1/2"
- Height: 9"
- Seeds Per Ounce: 360
- Seeds Per Packet: 50
Uses:
Eating and freezing; rich in nutrients such as fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1900
- Plant Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis
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A garden classic! This colorful mix of shaggy, bright blooms will bring delight to your home with late-season aster flower colors.
Growing Instructions:
Can be started inside 6 weeks before the last frost. Transplant outside after all frost has passed. Can also be planted directly in a prepared flower bed or container. Keep watered until plants begin to emerge.
Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Annual
Time to Maturity: 90-120 days
Sun Requirement: Sun
Depth: Surface
105-115 Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: Summer
Height: 24"
Low Maintenance: Yes
Seeds/Oz: 12,000
Sowing Method: Transplant
Uses:
Containers
Garden beds
Borders
Cut flowers
Additional Information:
Plant Scientific Name: Callistephus chinensis
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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Very pretty stalks of flowers add delicate grace to any garden bed. Baby Snapdragon, also known as Toadflax, attracts birds, bees, and butterflies.
Growing Instructions:
Start baby snapdragon seeds inside about 6 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant 8" apart in a prepared garden bed or container.
Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Annual
Sun Requirement: Sun/Part shade
Spacing: 8" apart
Depth: Surface
Bloom Season: Summer
Height: 8" - 16"
Low Maintenance: Yes
Seeds Per Packet: 2490-2510
Toadflax Seeds/Oz: 400000
Sowing Method: Transplant
Uses:
Garden bed
Container
Attracts bees
Attracts butterflies
Attracts birds
Additional Information:
Plant Scientific Name: Linaria maroccana
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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Clouds of dainty white flowers grace these classic plants. A complimentary addition to your garden or containers, or enjoy them inside as an excellent cut flower.
Growing Instructions:
Prepare a bed or container of loose soil. Sprinkle Baby's Breath seeds in the prepared area and cover loosely with soil. Keep the area moist until seedlings begin to emerge. Thin to 12" apart. Keep stems pinched back to promote bushiness.
Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Annual
Time to Maturity:
Sun Requirement: Sun
Spacing: 12" apart
Depth: Surface
525-535 Baby's Breath Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: Summer
Height: 24" to 36"
Low Maintenance: Yes
Seeds/Oz: 23,000
Sowing Method: Direct Sow
Uses:
Garden bed
Container
Cut flower
Dried flower
Additional Information:
Plant Scientific Name: Gypsophila
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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Low maintenance and drought tolerant, Bachelor’s Button Seeds are a classic favorite. Also known as Cornflower, these dreamy flowers require little care and are very drought tolerant. You can also purchase our Bachelor Button seeds in bulk!
Growing Instructions:
Sow seeds directly in the garden, spacing them 8 inches apart. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil and keep moist until seedlings emerge.
Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Annual
Sun Requirement: Sun/Part shade
Spacing: 8" apart
Depth: 1/4 inch
130-135 Cornflower Seeds per Packet
Bloom Season: Summer
Height: 12" - 24"
Low Maintenance: Yes
Seeds/Oz: 5,500
Sowing Method: Direct Sow
Uses:
Borders
Cut flowers
Dried flowers
Additional Information:
Plant Scientific Name: Centaurea cyanus
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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A classic pesto basil! This herb gives you a double dose of both fragrance and flavor. Sweet Genovese basil seeds are a wonderful choice for growing both inside and outside.
Growing Instructions:
To start inside, plant sweet Genovese basil seeds 1/4 inch deep in starting mix. Transplant 10" apart after all danger of frost has passed. To start outside, plant in late spring when danger of frost has passed. Thin to 10" apart. Great for both containers and gardens! Sweet basil seeds are very frost sensitive.
Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Annual
Time to Maturity: About 2 1/2 months
Sun Requirement: Sun
Spacing: 8"
Depth: 1/4 inch
320-330 Sweet Basil Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: Summer
Height: 2-3 feet
Seeds/Oz: 10,000
Ideal Germination Temperature: 65°F
Sowing Method: Transplant
Seed Count: Approx. 290 seeds per 400mg
Uses:
Edible, dried, container, indoor/outdoor
Additional Information:
Plant Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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This herb gives you a double dose of both fragrance and flavor. A wonderful choice for growing both inside and outside. It’s great for both containers and gardens but is very frost sensitive.
Growing Instructions:
To start indoors, plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in starting mix. Transplant 10 inches apart after all danger of frost has passed. To start outdoors, plant in late spring when the danger of frost has passed. Thin to 10 inches apart. Harvest in about 2.5 months. Container approved.
Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Annual
Sowing Method: Start indoors or direct sow
Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 2.5 months
Sun Requirement: Full sun
Ideal Germination Temperature: 75-85°F
Spacing: 10 inches
Depth: 1/4 inch
Height: 3 feet
Seeds Per Packet: 355-365
Lbs./Acre: 8
Uses:
Use fresh or dried in cooking or as a mosquito repellent
Additional Information:
Plant Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum citriodorum
Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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Gorgeous purple color and excellent basil flavor, dark opal basil is a great choice for cooking and garnishing!
Growing Instructions:
To start inside, plant purple basil seeds 1/4 inch deep in starting mix. Transplant 10" apart after all danger of frost has passed. To start outside, plant dark opal basil in late spring when danger of frost is passed. Thin to 10" apart. Great for both containers and gardens! Very frost sensitive.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Time to Maturity: About 2 1/2 months
- Sun Requirement: Sun
- Spacing: 8" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- 505-515 Purple Basil Seeds Per Packet
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Height: 12-18"
- Low Maintenance: Yes
- Seeds/Oz: 14,000
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 60°F
- Sowing Method: Transplant
Uses:
Great for cooking and garnishing.
Additional Information:
- Plant Scientific Name: Osmin Purple
- Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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Henderson Lima Beans are a classic variety that has been a favorite in gardens for generations. These Bentley Seed heirloom lima bean seeds grow into a productive, bushy plant that thrives in both garden beds and containers.
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Growing Instructions:
- Plant heirloom lima bean seeds about 1 1/2 inches deep and 3 inches apart, after the danger of frost has passed.
- They can be planted in rows or sections 2 feet apart.
- No trellis is needed as Henderson Lima Beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 2 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Spacing: 3" apart
- Planting Depth: 1 1/2"
- Height: 18-24"
- Seeds Per Ounce: 100
- Seeds Per Packet: 10-15
Uses:
- Great for salads, casseroles, soups, and canning.
- Low-fat source of healthy complex carbs, fiber, and protein.
- Rich in potassium, iron, magnesium, and vitamin C.
- Also provides zinc, calcium, vitamin K, and vitamin A.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1888
- Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus lunatus
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Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean seeds have been producing hearty, flavorful beans for generations. Bentley Seeds’ Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans are tall, vigorous, and highly productive.
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Growing Instructions:
- Plant seeds in rows 3 feet apart after the danger of frost has passed.
- Seeds should be planted about 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart.
- Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans are climbers and require support. Be sure to provide a trellis, poles, or a fence for them to climb.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 2 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Planting Depth: 1 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 20-25
- Seeds Per Ounce: 100
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
Uses:
- Hearty, flavorful beans perfect for cooking and salads.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1850
- Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
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An easy, productive green bean seed choice for your garden! Provider Bush Beans are wonderful space-savers, making them perfect for smaller gardens or container gardening.
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Growing Instructions:
- Plant Provider Bush Bean seeds about 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart, after the danger of frost has passed.
- They can be planted in rows or sections 3 feet apart.
- No trellis is needed as Provider Bush Beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush.
- These beans are a very prolific producer.
- We also offer bulk green bean seeds.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 1.5 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Planting Depth: 1 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 20-30
- Seeds Per Ounce: 100
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
Uses:
- Great for canning, freezing, and eating fresh, allowing you to enjoy the multiple health benefits of beans during the growing season and beyond!
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1965
- Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
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Heirloom Henderson Lima Beans are a classic variety that has been a favorite in gardens for generations. These Bentley Seed heirloom lima bean seeds grow into a productive, bushy plant that thrives in both garden beds and containers.
Growing Instructions:
- Plant heirloom lima bean seeds about 1 1/2 inches deep and 3 inches apart, after the danger of frost has passed.
- They can be planted in rows or sections 2 feet apart.
- No trellis is needed as Henderson Lima Beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 2 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Spacing: 3" apart
- Planting Depth: 1 1/2"
- Height: 18-24"
- Seeds Per Ounce: 100
- Seeds Per Packet: 10-15
Uses:
- Great for salads, casseroles, soups, and canning.
- Low-fat source of healthy complex carbs, fiber, and protein.
- Rich in potassium, iron, magnesium, and vitamin C.
- Also provides zinc, calcium, vitamin K, and vitamin A.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1888
- Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus lunatus
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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Heirloom Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean seeds have been producing hearty, flavorful beans for generations. Bentley Seeds’ Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans are tall, vigorous, and highly productive.
Growing Instructions:
- Plant seeds in rows 3 feet apart after the danger of frost has passed.
- Seeds should be planted about 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart.
- Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans are climbers and require support. Be sure to provide a trellis, poles, or a fence for them to climb.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 2 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Planting Depth: 1 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 20-25
- Seeds Per Ounce: 100
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
Uses:
- Hearty, flavorful beans perfect for cooking and salads.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1850
- Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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An easy, productive green bean seed choice for your garden! Heirloom Provider Bush Beans are wonderful space-savers, making them perfect for smaller gardens or container gardening.
Growing Instructions:
- Plant Provider Bush Bean seeds about 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart, after the danger of frost has passed.
- They can be planted in rows or sections 3 feet apart.
- No trellis is needed as Provider Bush Beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush.
- These beans are a very prolific producer.
- We also offer bulk green bean seeds.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 1.5 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Planting Depth: 1 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 20-30
- Seeds Per Ounce: 100
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
Uses:
- Great for canning, freezing, and eating fresh, allowing you to enjoy the multiple health benefits of beans during the growing season and beyond!
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1965
- Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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