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Show some appreciation for a job well done, for the teachers who work so hard to help your child love to learn, the friends you cherish, the guests at your party…

These beautifully illustrated packets not only say “Thanks!” to those who deserve your appreciation, they also reward our essential pollinators with flowers that support them. A lovely way to give thanks while helping give back to the winged creatures who help our gardens grow.

Use the space provided on the back of the packet to write your own personalized message, or even place a label sticker with your preprinted logo and contact info on it!

This wildflower mix provides nectar and pollen to honey bees, wild bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.

This packet will cover approximately 10 square feet of space.

Pollinator Mix Wildflower Planting Directions - 

Prepare a bed of loose soil. Sprinkle seeds in prepared area and cover loosely with soil. Keep the area moist until the plants are about 6" tall. It really is that easy!

SEED INFORMATION:

• Lifecycle: annual/perennial mix
• Sun Requirement: Full Sun
  
• Depth: 0.25"
• Bloom Season: early summer to fall
• Height: varies
• Uses: Bee Feed, Butterfly Feed, Pollinator Garden, Wildflower garden, border garden
• Low Maintenance: yes
• Packet Weight: 400 mg
• Seeds Per Packet: 210-220

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Varieties Included:  Painted Daisy, Rocket 'Imperial Mix' Larkspur, Single Mix China Aster, Dwarf Mixed Cosmos, Lance Leaved Coreopsis, Sulphur 'Bright Lights Mix' Cosmos, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, 'Alaska' Shasta Daisy, Sweet William Pinks, Bishop's Flower, Clarkia, Gloriosa Daisy, Mexican Hat, Plains Coreopsis.

Scientific Names: Chrysanthemum carinatum, Mixed Delphinium consolida, Callistephus chinensis, Dwarf Mixed Cosmos bipinnatus, Coreopsis lanceolata, Cosmos sulphureus 'Bright Lights Mix', Echinacea purpurea, Gaillardia aristata, Chrysanthemum maximum 'Alaska', Dianthus barbatus, Ammi majus, Clarkia unguiculata, Rudbeckia hirta gloriosa Ratibida columnifera (Mexican Hat), Coreopsis tinctoria

Here at Bentley Seed, we only fill our seed packets with the freshest crop NON-GMO seed in our 3rd generation family-owned small business in upstate NY! Our packets are hand-picked for you!

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Green Globe Artichoke

A staple of Mediterranean cuisine. Grows best with a long, mild growing season, but can grow as an annual in cooler regions. Colorful flower buds appear year round in warm climates. Cut back to the ground after it has flowered to encourage regrowth.

Group 3 seeds every 6 inches. Start seeds indoors 12 weeks before your average last spring frost date. After 4 weeks transplant outside. Protect seedlings from frost. Harvest buds while they are closed. After initial harvest, side shoots will produce delicious smaller bonus buds. Harvest: 5 months

SEED INFORMATION:

• Lifecycle: perennial in warm weather, annual is cool climates (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: transplant
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: 5 months
• Sun Requirement: sun Ideal
• Germination: 70-79°F
• Spacing: 3"
• Depth: 1/2"
• Height: 5'
• Seeds/Oz: 630
• Lbs./Acre: 1.3
• Uses: eating, great for dips, rich in iodine, calcium, iron, protein and vitamins A, B1, and C
• Heirloom Year: 1863 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus

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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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Spice up your salad mix with arugula! The white flowers are also edible with a spicy, nutty flavor.

Plant arugula seeds in bulk in prepared container or garden bed in early spring.  Can be harvested as soon as 20 days for baby greens. Flowers are edible.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual
• Time to Maturity: about 1 month
• Sun Requirement: sun/part shade
• Spacing: 8" apart
• Depth: 1/8 inch
• Bloom Season: n/a
• Height: Leafy plants grow 6 to 12 inches while in the harvest stage.
• Uses: edible, container, salad mix
• Low Maintenance : yes
• Lbs./Acre: 1
• Plant Scientific Name: Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa

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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

Mary Washington Asparagus

A perennial vegetable, plant them once and enjoy these delicious spears season after season. Initial cuttings will be ready in two years, and then annually after. Asparagus is worth waiting for.  Healthy and succulent, grill or freeze to save your harvest!

Start indoors 8-12 weeks and keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-14 days. Alternately, direct sow in the spring when soil is 60° or warmer. Harden off and move outside to a bed that will not be disturbed when seedlings are 6-10 inches tall. Do not harvest the first year. Wait until late fall to cut tops for the following years regrowth. Harvest 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: 60°F or warmer
• Spacing: 2"
• Depth: 1/2"
• Height: 9"
• Seeds/Oz: 360
• Lbs./Acre: 1
• Uses: eating and freezing, full of nutrients including fiber, folate and vitamins A, C and K
• Heirloom Year: 1900 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis

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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! Late season color!

Can be started inside 6 weeks before last frost. Transplant outside after all frost has passed. Can also be planted directly in prepared flower bed or container. Keep watered until plants begin to emerge.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual
• Time to Maturity:
• Sun Requirement: sun
• Depth: surface
• Bloom Season: summer
• Height: 24"
• Uses: containers, garden beds, borders, cut flowers
• Low Maintenance : yes
• Seeds/Oz: 12000
• Sowing Method: Transplant
• Plant Scientific Name: Callistephus chinensis

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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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Give your garden or planters a sweet little blue pop! Dainty blue flowers with white centers profusely cover their enjoyable light green foliage. Low growing and shade tolerant, they will brighten up any part of your yard!

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Prepare a bed of loose soil. Sprinkle seeds in prepared area and cover loosely with soil. Keep the area moist until the plants begin to emerge.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual
• Sun Requirement: sun/part shade
• Depth: 1/8"
• Packet Weight: 480mg
• Bloom Season: spring to summer
• Height: 6"
• Uses: borders, containers, garden bed, rock garden
• Low Maintenance : yes
• Seeds/Oz: 15500
• Sowing Method: Direct Sow 

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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.

To Grow Baby's Breath: Prepare a bed or container of loose soil. Sprinkle baby's breath seeds in 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.

BABY'S BREATH SEED INFORMATION:

• Lifecycle: annual
• Time to Maturity:
• Sun Requirement: sun
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: surface
• Bloom Season: summer
• Height: 24" to 36"
• Uses: garden bed, container, cut flower, dried flower
• Low Maintenance : Yes
• Seeds/Oz: 23000
• Sowing Method: Direct Sow
• Plant Scientific Name: Gypsophila

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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.

The Bachelor’s Button Mix is a classic favorite. Also known as Cornflower, these dreamy flowers require little care and are very drought tolerant.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual
• Sun Requirement: sun/part shade
• Spacing: 8" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• Bloom Season: summer
  
• Height: 12" - 24"
• Uses: Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers
• Low Maintenance : yes
• Seeds/Oz: 5500
• Sowing Method: Direct Sow

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. A wonderful choice for growing both inside and outside.

To start inside plant 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 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"
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• Harvest Season: Summer
• Height: 2-3 feet
• Uses: edible, dried, container, indoor/outdoor
• Seeds/Oz: 10,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 65F
• Sowing Method: Transplant
• Plant Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
• Seed Count: Approx. 290 seeds per 400mg

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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"

Check out a fun pesto recipe from our How to Garden Blog here.

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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.

Great for both containers and gardens. Very frost sensitive. 

Plant in late spring when danger of frost has passed 10 inches apart. Harvest: 2.5 months. Container approved.

SEED INFORMATION:

• Lifecycle: annual
• Sowing Method: start inside or direct sow
  
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: about 2 1/2 months
  
• Sun Requirement: full sun
  
• Ideal Germination: 75-85°F
  
• Spacing: 10”
• Depth: 1/4”
  
• Height: 3’
• Seeds/Oz: 160
• Lbs./Acre: 8
• Uses: use fresh or dried in cooking or as a mosquito repellent
  
• Plant Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum citriodorumm
  

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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, purple basil is a great choice for cooking and garnishing!

To start inside plant 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 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
• Bloom Season: Summer
  
• Height: 12-18"
• Uses: edible, dried, container, indoor/outdoor
• Low Maintenance : Yes
• Purple Leaf Basil Seeds/Oz: 14000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 60F
• Sowing Method: Transplant
• Plant Scientific Name: Osmin Purple

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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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Support honey and wild bees with a beautiful garden filled with their favorite flowers. A lovely way to grow an eco-friendly garden that nurtures bees, butterflies, birds, and other vital pollinators. Plus, you will have bouquets of beauty all season long. These exclusive artistically designed packets make perfect favors or giveaways for all your special events!

This packet will cover approximately 10 square feet of space.

Growing Instructions

• In prepared garden bed, scatter seeds thinly over soil

• Lightly press seeds into soil, do not bury deeply

• Keep area moist until seedlings are well established

Seed Information

• Lifecycle: annual/perennial mix

• Sun Requirement: sun

• Packet Weight: 400 mg

• Seeds Per Packet: 140–150

• Bloom Season: summer to fall

• Height: varies

• Low Maintenance: yes

Uses

• Cut flowers

Additional Information

• Varieties Included: Painted Daisy, Rocket 'Imperial Mix' Larkspur, Single Mix China Aster, Dwarf Mixed Cosmos, Lance Leaved Coreopsis, Sulphur 'Bright Lights Mix' Cosmos, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, 'Alaska' Shasta Daisy, Sweet William Pinks, Bishop's Flower, Clarkia, Gloriosa Daisy, Mexican Hat, Plains Coreopsis

• Scientific Names: Chrysanthemum carinatum, Delphinium consolida, Mixed Callistephus chinensis, Cosmos bipinnatus, Dwarf Mixed, Coreopsis lanceolata, Cosmos sulphureus 'Bright Lights Mix', Echinacea purpurea, Gaillardia aristata, Chrysanthemum maximum 'Alaska', Dianthus barbatus, Ammi majus, Clarkia unguiculata, Rudbeckia hirta gloriosa, Ratibida columnifera (Mexican Hat), Coreopsis tinctoria

• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Blue Lake Organic Bush Beans Bulk Seed

Time-tested reliable and popular bush bean. Exceptionally great flavor, has large yields and is disease resistant. It is ideal for canning as its crop matures all at once.

For faster germination, soak the seeds in water for 30 minutes before planting. Best sown outdoors after all danger of frost is past in the spring, and when the soil is warm. 

SEED INFORMATION:

• Lifecycle: annual
• Sowing Method: Direct sow
  
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: 1.75-2.5 months
  
• Sun Requirement: full sun
  
• Ideal Germination: 65-85°F
  
• Spacing: 2-3”
• Depth: 1/2”
  
• Height: 15-20"
• Seeds/Oz: 107
• Lbs./Acre: 65
• Uses: fresh, cooked, frozen, or canned
• Heirloom Year: 1961 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
  

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Henderson Lima Beans

Henderson Lima Beans are a classic variety that has been found in gardens for generations! These heirloom lima bean seeds grow into a productive, bushy plant that does well in both garden beds and containers.

Heirloom lima bean seeds should be planted about 1 1/2 inches deep and 3 inches apart after danger of frost. Can be planted in rows or sections 2 feet apart. No need for trellis as Henderson Lima Beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: direct
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: about 2 months
• Sun Requirement: sun
• Ideal Germination: 75°F
• Spacing: 3"
• Depth: 1 1/2"
• Height: 18-24"
• Seeds/Oz: 100
• Lbs./Acre: 80
• Uses: salads, casseroles, soups, canning— low-fat source of healthy complex carbs, fiber, and protein, rich in potassium, iron, magnesium, and vitamin C, they also provide zinc, calcium, vitamin K, and vitamin A
• Heirloom Year: 1888 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus lunatus

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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 bean choice for your garden! Wonderful space savers for a smaller garden or for growing in containers. Use this tasty bean for canning, freezing and eating fresh to enjoy the multiple health benefits of beans during the growing season and beyond!

Seeds should be planted about 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart after danger of frost. Can be planted in rows or sections 3 feet apart. No need for trellis as Bush beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush. Very prolific producer.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 1 & 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: sun
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Depth: 1 inch
• Seeds/Oz: 100
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75F
• Sowing Method: Direct
• Heirloom Year: 1965 Heirloom
• 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 Bee Balm (bergamot) to your garden for cooking and treating common ailments. P.S. the bees love it too!

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
• Uses: Perfect for teas and flavoring fish dishes.
• Plant Scientific Name: Monarda

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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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Give back to nature with this gorgeous honey bee feed mix! It provides nectar and pollen to honey bees, wild bees, and other pollinators. Our Honey Bee Feed Seed Favor has a beautiful floral pattern adorned with some busy buzzing bees. This packet would be a thoughtful favor for the eco-conscious host! Send an eco-friendly greeting by using this packet in one of our Seed Packet Greeting Cards!

Growing Instructions

• Prepare a bed of loose soil

• Sprinkle seeds in prepared area and cover loosely with soil

• Keep the area moist until the plants are about 6" tall

• It really is that easy!

Seed Information

• Lifecycle: annual/perennial mix

• Sun Requirement: Full Sun

• Depth: 0.25"

• Bloom Season: early summer to fall

• Height: varies

• Packet Weight: 400 mg

• Seeds Per Packet: 410-420

• Low Maintenance: yes

Uses

• Bee Feed

• Wildflower garden

• Cutting garden

Additional Information

• Plant Scientific Name: Cynoglossum, Erysimum, Eschscholzia californica, Echinacea, Callistephus chinensis, Papaver rhoeas, Coreopsis lanceolata, Linum lewisii, Nemophila, Gilia capitata, Gaillardia pulchella, Layia platyglossa, Coreopsis tinctoria, Lobularia maritima, Agastache foeniculum, Erigeron annuus, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae, Monarda

• Packet Size: Not specified

Bee Feed Seed Mix Breakdown: Forget-Me-Not (cynoglossum), Wallflower, California Orange Poppy, Purple Coneflower, China Aster, Corn Poppy, Lance Leaved Coreopsis, Blue Flax, Baby Blue Eyes, Globe Gilia, Indian Blanket, Tidy-Tips, Plains Coreopsis, Sweet Alyssum, Lavender Hyssop, Fleabane Daisy, New England Aster, Bergamot

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Give back to nature with this gorgeous bee feed flower mix! It provides nectar and pollen to honey bees, wild bees and other pollinators. It’s also ideal for borders and garden beds. Enjoy!

This mix is a blend of annual and perennial flowers that provide nectar and pollen to wild bees, honey bees and other pollinators. It is well suited for maintained landscapes such as garden beds, borders and managed meadows. It contains early, mid, and late blooming flowers in order to provide bee forage all season long. Flowers are suitable for short-tongued and long-tongued bees and come in a wide range of colors for an attractive display.

Prepare a bed of loose soil. Sprinkle seeds in prepared area and cover loosely with soil. Keep the area moist until the plants are about 6" tall. It really is that easy!

SEED INFORMATION:
Lifecycle: annual/perennial mix
Time to Maturity:
Sun Requirement: sun
Spacing: 3
Depth:
Packet Weight: 500mg
Bloom Season: early summer to fall
Height: varies
Uses: Bee attractant
Low Maintenance : yes
Lbs. Per Acre (First Seeding): 12 Pounds
Lbs. Per Acre (Reseeding): 6 Pounds
Oz Per 1000 Sq Ft: 5 Ounces
Region: North America
Mix Breakdown

Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Purple Coneflower, California Poppy, Blue Flax, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Annual Baby’s Breath, Corn Poppy, Crimson Clover, Siberian Wallflower, Clasping Coneflower, Indian Blanket, Baby Blue-Eyes, China Aster, Plains Coreopsis, Sweet Alyssum, Lavender Hyssop, Bergamot, Globe Gilia, New England Aster.
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Materials: NonGMO Seed

Give back to nature with this gorgeous seed mix for bees! It provides nectar and pollen to honey bees, wild bees and other pollinators. It’s also ideal for borders and garden beds. Enjoy!

This mix is a blend of annual and perennial flowers that provide nectar and pollen to wild bees, honey bees and other pollinators. It is well suited for maintained landscapes such as garden beds, borders and managed meadows. Our seeds for bees contain early, mid, and late blooming flowers in order to provide bee forage all season long. Flowers are suitable for short-tongued and long-tongued bees and come in a wide range of colors for an attractive display.

Prepare a bed of loose soil. Sprinkle seeds in prepared area and cover loosely with soil. Keep the area moist until the plants are about 6" tall. It really is that easy!

Bulk Wildflower Seeds for Bees INFORMATION:

• Lifecycle: annual/perennial mix
• Time to Maturity: varies
• Sun Requirement: sun
• Spacing: 3
• Depth: 0.25"
• Bloom Season: early summer to fall
  
• Height: varies
• Uses: Bee attractant
• Low Maintenance : yes
• Lbs. Per Acre (First Seeding): 12 Pounds
• Lbs. Per Acre (Reseeding): 6 Pounds
• Oz Per 1000 Sq Ft: 5 Ounces
• Region: North America

Mix Breakdown

Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Purple Coneflower, California Poppy, Blue Flax, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Annual Baby’s Breath, Corn Poppy, Crimson Clover, Siberian Wallflower, Clasping Coneflower, Indian Blanket, Baby Blue-Eyes, China Aster, Plains Coreopsis, Sweet Alyssum, Lavender Hyssop, Bergamot, Globe Gilia, New England Aster.

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A thoughtful way to support the honey and wild bees with a pretty garden filled with their favorite flowers. This sweet seed packet is a perfect delight to grow or to give, sharing an important message to remember to always “Bee Kind”!

Keep the message moving forward by using these as a thank you or favor at all your special events.

Use the space provided on the back of the packet to write your own personalized message.

This wildflower mix provides nectar and pollen to honey bees, wild bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.

This packet will cover approximately 10 square feet of space.

Planting Directions:  Prepare a bed of loose soil. Sprinkle seeds in prepared area and cover loosely with soil. Keep the area moist until the plants are about 6” tall. It really is that easy!

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual/perennial mix
• Sun Requirement: Full Sun
  
• Depth: 0.25"
• Bloom Season: early summer to fall
• Height: varies
• Uses: Bee Feed, Butterfly Feed, Pollinator Garden, Wildflower garden, border garden
• Low Maintenance: yes
• Packet Weight: 400 mg
• Seeds Per Packet: 210-220

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Varieties Included:  Painted Daisy, Rocket 'Imperial Mix' Larkspur, Single Mix China Aster, Dwarf Mixed Cosmos, Lance Leaved Coreopsis, Sulphur 'Bright Lights Mix' Cosmos, Purple Coneflower, Blanketflower, 'Alaska' Shasta Daisy, Sweet William Pinks, Bishop's Flower, Clarkia, Gloriosa Daisy, Mexican Hat, Plains Coreopsis.

Scientific Names: Chrysanthemum carinatum, Mixed Delphinium consolida, Callistephus chinensis, Dwarf Mixed Cosmos bipinnatus, Coreopsis lanceolata, Cosmos sulphureus 'Bright Lights Mix', Echinacea purpurea, Gaillardia aristata, Chrysanthemum maximum 'Alaska', Dianthus barbatus, Ammi majus, Clarkia unguiculata, Rudbeckia hirta gloriosa Ratibida columnifera (Mexican Hat), Coreopsis tinctoria

Here at Bentley Seed, we only fill our seed packets with the freshest crop NON-GMO seed in our 3rd generation family-owned small business in upstate NY! Our packets are hand-picked for you!

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Bee Kind Help Pollinators Kraft Bee Flower Mix Seed Packet Cards
The perfect message to share on Earth Day and beyond. Our exclusive packets are beautifully illustrated with a wreath of flowers buzzing with honeybees. So pretty and engaging, these are ideal favors for your Earth Day gathering or for handing out to students, colleagues, or customers on April 22. Personalize your message in the lines available on the back. Once planted and blooming, our signature wildflower mix attracts, supports, and nourishes essential pollinators while creating a lovely garden for your yard.

This wildflower mix provides nectar and pollen to honey bees, wild bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.

This packet will cover approximately 10 square feet of space.

Growing Instructions

• Prepare a bed of loose soil

• Sprinkle seeds in prepared area and cover loosely with soil

• Keep the area moist until the plants are about 6" tall

• It really is that easy!

Seed Information

• Lifecycle: annual/perennial mix

• Sun Requirement: Full Sun

• Depth: 0.25"

• Bloom Season: early summer to fall

• Height: varies

• Uses: Bee Feed, Butterfly Feed, Pollinator Garden

• Low Maintenance: yes

• Packet Weight: 400 mg

• Seeds Per Packet: 210–220

Additional Information

• Plant Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum carinatum, Mixed Delphinium consolida, Callistephus chinensis, Dwarf Mixed Cosmos bipinnatus, Coreopsis lanceolata, Cosmos sulphureus 'Bright Lights Mix', Echinacea purpurea, Gaillardia aristata, Chrysanthemum maximum 'Alaska', Dianthus barbatus, Ammi majus, Clarkia unguiculata, Rudbeckia hirta gloriosa, Ratibida columnifera (Mexican Hat), Coreopsis tinctoria

• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Here at Bentley Seed, we only fill our seed packets with the freshest crop NON-GMO seed in our 3rd generation family-owned small business in upstate NY! Our packets are hand-picked for you!

Use the space provided on the back of the packet to write your own personalized message, or even place a label sticker with your preprinted logo and contact info on it!

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