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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:

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.
  

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
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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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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Wholesome and beneficial! Bring charming purple Bee Balm (bergamot) to your garden for cooking and treating common ailments. P.S. the bees love it too!

Growing Instructions:
Sow bee balm seeds directly into your flower garden after all danger of frost. Bergamot seeds can also be spread around fields as a wildflower.

Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Perennial
Time to Maturity: About 2 1/2 months but comes back
Sun Requirement: Full sun
Spacing: 18" - 24"
Depth: 1/2 inch
Bee Balm Seeds Per Packet: 80-85

Uses:
Perfect for teas and flavoring fish dishes.

Additional Information:
Plant Scientific Name: Monarda
Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Wholesome and beneficial! Bring charming Heirloom Purple Bee Balm (bergamot) to your garden for cooking and treating common ailments. P.S. the bees love it too!

Growing Instructions:

• Sow bee balm seeds directly into your flower garden after all danger of frost

• Bergamot seeds can also be spread around fields as a wildflower

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Perennial

• Time to Maturity: About 2 ½ months but comes back

• Sun Requirement: Full sun

• Spacing: 18" - 24"

• Depth: ½ inch

• Bee Balm Seeds Per Packet: 80–85

Uses:

• Perfect for teas and flavoring fish dishes

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Monarda

• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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These heirloom beet seeds yield sweet and beautiful produce! The pink and white stripes complement any dish, making them a colorful addition to your garden.

Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Growing Instructions:

• Plant Chioggia Beet seeds in deep, moist, rich soil.
• Cover lightly with soil and water evenly.
• Thin the seedlings when they are 3-4 inches tall.
• Plant your Bentley Seed Chioggia Beet seeds from spring to fall for a continuous harvest.
• The thinned greens can be eaten—prepare them as you would spinach.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Direct sow
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
• Spacing: 1" apart
• Planting Depth: 1/2"
• Height: 2-4"
• Seeds Per Ounce: 1,150
• Seeds Per Packet: 220-225

Uses:

• Great for eating raw or cooking with.
• An excellent source of manganese, folate, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and fiber.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1840
• Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris

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Wholesome and beneficial, Detroit Red Beets offer superb taste and heart health benefits, making them a great addition to your garden!

Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Growing Instructions:

• Plant seeds in deep, moist, rich soil.
• Cover lightly with soil and water evenly.
• Thin seedlings when they are 3-4 inches tall.
• Plant from spring to fall for a continuous harvest.
• The thinned greens can be eaten—treat them as you would spinach.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3.5 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 175-185
• Seeds Per Ounce: 1,500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 60°F
• Sowing Method: Direct sow

Uses:

• Great for cooking.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals with excellent health benefits.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1982
• Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris

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Wholesome and beneficial, Detroit Red Beets offer superb taste and heart health benefits, making them a great addition to your garden!

Growing Instructions:

• Plant seeds in deep, moist, rich soil.
• Cover lightly with soil and water evenly.
• Thin seedlings when they are 3-4 inches tall.
• Plant from spring to fall for a continuous harvest.
• The thinned greens can be eaten—treat them as you would spinach.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3.5 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 175-185
• Seeds Per Ounce: 1,500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 60°F
• Sowing Method: Direct sow

Uses:

• Great for cooking.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals with excellent health benefits.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1982
• Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Bring this bright, carefree flower to your landscapes! A wonderful addition to butterfly gardens.

Growing Instructions:
In prepared garden beds, plant blanketflower seeds 1/8" deep after the danger of frost has passed. Keep soil moist until seedlings begin to emerge. Thin to 16" apart.

Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Perennial
Sun Requirement: Sun
Spacing: 12" apart
Depth: 1/4"
Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
Height: 12" - 24"
Low Maintenance: Yes
Gaillardia Pulchella Seeds/Oz: 10,000
Sowing Method: Direct Sow

Uses:
Pollinator
Flower beds
Cut flowers

Additional Information:
Plant Scientific Name: Gaillardia
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Enjoy this cold-hardy plant from spring to fall! Prolific and healthy, Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli is a must-have for your garden.

Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Growing Instructions:

• Bentley Seed Calabrese Broccoli seeds can be planted 1/2 inch deep in the spring and again in midsummer for a second fall harvest.
• Thin seedlings to 16" apart.
• After harvesting the main head, leave the stem and enjoy smaller heads that continue to form on side shoots.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 16" apart
• Depth: 1/2 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 145-150 Calabrese Broccoli seeds
• Seeds Per Ounce: 9,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-65°F
• Sowing Method: Transplant

Uses:

• Great for cooking, salads, or eating raw.
• Excellent source of vitamins and minerals.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1880
• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica

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Enjoy this cold-hardy plant from spring to fall! Prolific and healthy, Heirloom Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli is a must-have for your garden.

Growing Instructions:

• Bentley Seed Calabrese Broccoli seeds can be planted 1/2 inch deep in the spring and again in midsummer for a second fall harvest.
• Thin seedlings to 16" apart.
• After harvesting the main head, leave the stem and enjoy smaller heads that continue to form on side shoots.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 16" apart
• Depth: 1/2 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 145-150 Calabrese Broccoli seeds
• Seeds Per Ounce: 9,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-65°F
• Sowing Method: Transplant

Uses:

• Great for cooking, salads, or eating raw.
• Excellent source of vitamins and minerals.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1880
• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Cold hardy and a prolific producer, our Long Island Brussels Sprout seeds have been a garden standard for over 100 years!

Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Growing Instructions:

• Bentley Seed Long Island Brussels Sprout seeds can be planted in the garden in spring, 1/4 inch deep in prepared soil or started indoors in April.
• Thin plants to 20" apart.
• Water regularly.
• Roots are shallow and should be mulched to protect from weeds and potential damage.
• The Long Island Improved Brussels Sprout is sweeter after a few frosts!

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 260-265

Uses:

• Great for cooking and salads.
• Excellent source of vitamins and minerals.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

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Cold hardy and a prolific producer, our Heirloom Long Island Brussels Sprout seeds have been a garden standard for over 100 years!

Growing Instructions:

• Bentley Seed Long Island Brussels Sprout seeds can be planted in the garden in spring, 1/4 inch deep in prepared soil or started indoors in April.
• Thin plants to 20" apart.
• Water regularly.
• Roots are shallow and should be mulched to protect from weeds and potential damage.
• The Long Island Improved Brussels Sprout is sweeter after a few frosts!

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 260-265

Uses:

• Great for cooking and salads.
• Excellent source of vitamins and minerals.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Compact and early! Bentley Seed Copenhagen early cabbage seeds produce compact heads that are perfect for small and large gardens.

Start your Copenhagen cabbage seeds inside about a month before last frost date. Plant seedlings in sunny location about 12-18 inches apart. If available, add humus to garden soil. Keep the shallow roots mulched to protect them from damage and weeds. Water during dry periods.

COPENHAGEN CABBAGE SEED INFORMATION:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: sun
• Spacing: 18" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 350-355 Seeds Per Packet 
• Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Bentley Seed Co.'s Late Flat Dutch Cabbage is perfect for storage and processing. This variety produces large, dense heads that measure up to 12" across and weigh up to 6 pounds. It's an ideal choice for those looking to grow a robust cabbage variety!

Growing Instructions:

• Start Flat Dutch Cabbage seeds indoors about a month before the last frost date.
• Plant seedlings in a sunny location, spacing them 12-18 inches apart.
• If possible, amend garden soil with humus for better growth.
• Mulch around the shallow roots to protect them from damage and weeds.
• Water during dry periods to maintain consistent moisture.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3 ½ months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: ¼ inch
• Seeds per Packet: 280-290 seeds
• Seeds per Ounce: 6500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 45-75°F
• Sowing Method: Direct sowing

Uses:

• Perfect for cooking and salads.
• A great source of vitamins and minerals.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1860

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Pak Choi, meaning "Soup Spoon," is named for its unique and delicious leaf shape. This versatile plant is not only a great addition to salads, soups, and stir-fries due to its mild-flavored, crispy leaves, but its stalks can also be enjoyed in a similar way to celery. Pak Choi is becoming increasingly popular among gardeners because of its ease of growth and culinary versatility. These plants can produce large cabbages weighing up to 15 pounds, making them perfect for creating tasty, nutritious dishes.

Growing Instructions:

• Plant seeds in prepared soil, ¼ inch deep.
• Thin plants to 8"-10" apart. The young thinnings can be eaten as baby greens.
• For a second harvest, plant again in late summer to enjoy fresh Pak Choi in the fall.
• Harvest in about 2 months.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/8 inch
• Seeds per Packet: 480-520 Brassica rapa seeds
• Seeds per Ounce: 6800
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 60-65°F
• Sowing Method: Direct sowing

Uses:

• Perfect for salads, soups, and stir-fries.
• Stalks can be used like celery.
• A great source of vitamins and minerals.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica rapa
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Compact and early! Bentley Seed Heirloom Copenhagen Early Cabbage seeds produce compact heads that are perfect for small and large gardens alike.

Growing Instructions
• Start seeds indoors about one month before the last frost date
• Transplant seedlings to a sunny location, spacing 12–18 inches apart
• If available, mix humus into the garden soil
• Keep shallow roots mulched to prevent damage and suppress weeds
• Water regularly during dry periods

Seed Information
• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: ~2.5 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 18" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• Seeds per Packet: 350–355

Uses
• Ideal for garden beds of all sizes
• Great for home vegetable production

Additional Information
• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Oh, lovely sweet melon! Hales Best Cantaloupe is one of the best-known melons and is very productive.

Growing Instructions:

• Cantaloupe seeds from Bentley Seed can be started indoors 4 weeks before the last frost or directly sown outdoors after the soil has warmed.
• When transplanting outdoors, do not disturb the roots.
• Plant in soil mounds or hills, and thin to 2 of the best plants per hill.
• Using a good-quality garden fertilizer of your choice, following the manufacturer's directions, will increase your yields.
• Water during hot, dry periods.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/2 inch
• 35-40 Cantaloupe Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 850
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75-85°F
• Sowing Method: Transplant

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1923 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

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Oh, lovely sweet melon! Heirloom Hales Best Cantaloupe is one of the best-known melons and is very productive.

Growing Instructions:

• Cantaloupe seeds from Bentley Seed can be started indoors 4 weeks before the last frost or directly sown outdoors after the soil has warmed.
• When transplanting outdoors, do not disturb the roots.
• Plant in soil mounds or hills, and thin to 2 of the best plants per hill.
• Using a good-quality garden fertilizer of your choice, following the manufacturer's directions, will increase your yields.
• Water during hot, dry periods.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/2 inch
• 35-40 Cantaloupe Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 850
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75-85°F
• Sowing Method: Transplant

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1823 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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A wonderful and unique flavor used in baking, cooking, and preserving!

Growing Instructions:
Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in prepared garden bed. Thin to 12" apart when seedlings are about 6" tall.

Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Biennial
Time to Maturity: About 2 1/2 months
Sun Requirement: Sun
Spacing: 12" apart
Depth: 1/2 inch
95-105 Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: Summer
Height: 24 inches
Low Maintenance: Yes
Seeds/Oz: 10,000
Ideal Germination Temperature: 65°F
Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:
Edible, dried, garden bed, medicinal

Additional Information:
Plant Scientific Name: Carum carvi
Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Compact and mild, Danvers Half Long carrots are the perfect variety for growing, storing, and eating!

Growing Instructions:

• Seeds can be planted 1/2 inch deep in the spring and again in midsummer for a second fall harvest.
• Thin seedlings to 2" apart.
• Planting Bentley Seeds Danvers Half Long Carrot Seeds in raised beds or containers is ideal to increase your yield and produce more uniform carrots.
• Be sure that your soil is as free as possible of stones.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Depth: 1/2 inch
• 700-705 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 20,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-70°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1870 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Daucus carota subsp. sativus

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Great carrots for containers! Bentley Seeds Nantes Carrots are the perfect variety for growing, storing, and eating. This is an ideal carrot for container gardens.

Growing Instructions:

• Nantes carrot seeds can be planted 1/2 inch deep in the spring and again in midsummer for a second fall harvest.
• Thin seedlings to 2" apart.
• Planting in raised beds or containers is ideal to increase your yield and produce more uniform carrots.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Depth: 1/2 inch
• 305-310 Nantes Carrot Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 20,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-70°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1870 Heirloom

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Compact and mild, Heirloom Danvers Half Long Carrots are the perfect variety for growing, storing, and eating!

Growing Instructions:

• Seeds can be planted 1/2 inch deep in the spring and again in midsummer for a second fall harvest.
• Thin seedlings to 2" apart.
• Planting Bentley Seeds Danvers Half Long Carrot Seeds in raised beds or containers is ideal to increase your yield and produce more uniform carrots.
• Be sure that your soil is as free as possible of stones.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Depth: 1/2 inch
• 700-705 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 20,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-70°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1870 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Daucus carota subsp. sativus

• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

   

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Great carrots for containers! Bentley Seeds Heirloom Nantes Carrots are the perfect variety for growing, storing, and eating. This is an ideal carrot for container gardens.

Growing Instructions:

• Nantes carrot seeds can be planted 1/2 inch deep in the spring and again in midsummer for a second fall harvest.
• Thin seedlings to 2" apart.
• Planting in raised beds or containers is ideal to increase your yield and produce more uniform carrots.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Depth: 1/2 inch
• 305-310 Nantes Carrot Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 20,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-70°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1870 Heirloom

• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

   

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Loved by cats everywhere! Humans can enjoy it in tea for its relaxing properties. The pretty purple flowers attract bees.

Growing Instructions:
Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in a prepared garden bed. Thin to 18" apart when seedlings are about 4" tall. Catnip can be mildly invasive. It is great for filling in out-of-the-way areas or containers.

Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Perennial
Time to Maturity: About 3 months
Sun Requirement: Sun
Spacing: 18" apart
Depth: 1/4 inch
530-535 Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: Summer
Height: 2-3 feet
Low Maintenance: Yes
Seeds/Oz: 46,000
Ideal Germination Temperature: 60°F
Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:
Edible, dried, container, indoor/outdoor, flower, pollinator

Additional Information:
Plant Scientific Name: Nepeta cataria
Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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