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The Monarch Butterfly is on the brink of extinction, partially due to the lack of Milkweed plants—the only food monarch caterpillars eat. Use this eco-friendly seed packet to spread the word and help create natural monarch habitats along their migration routes! 

Our packet has a natural kraft-look and simple etched design of a butterfly enjoying a milkweed plant. Use as a favor at an event or as a conscientious promotion for your business! 

Send an eco-friendly greeting by using this packet in one of our Seed Packet Greeting Cards! 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!

Milkweed Mix Contents:

Asclepias incarnata (Swamp), Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly), Asclepias speciosa (Showy). These are NOT tropical.

Plant these seeds to help keep essential butterfly habitats from disappearing

Milkweed Mix Planting Directions: You can start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost in your area or direct sow after frost danger is past. The seed in this packet has been pre-soaked and are ready to be planted right away. Keep soil damp until seedlings emerge and then water as necessary. Seedlings should emerge in 10 days to 3 weeks. Full sun is best.

Direct sow planting: Cold stratify for 30 days. Sow in late fall or spring.

Indoor Sowing: Cold stratify for 30 days. Start 7-9 weeks before last frost. Transplant into 4” pots after 3-5 weeks. Harden off and transplant to well-drained soil.

Learn more about the importance of growing milkweed here.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: perennial
• Sun Requirement: sun/part shade
• Spacing: 8" apart
• Seed Planting Depth: 1/4 "
• Bloom Season: spring to fall
• Height: 36 "
• Uses: borders, containers, garden beds
• Low Maintenance : yes
• 25-30 Seeds Per Packet 
• Uses: Beds, Container
• Sowing Method: Early indoors or Direct Sow
• Seed Count: Approximately 35 seeds per packet

Asclepias plants and sap may cause skin irritation in humans and animals. Do not ingest seed or plants.

Not Recommended for Southern California

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!

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No salad is complete without the cucumber! Bentley Seed Marketmore 76 cucumbers slice like a dream and are heat and disease tolerant. A great standard eating cucumber.

Growing Instructions:

• After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 6 inches apart.
• Can be planted in rows, hills, or pots.
• Give the vines space to spread out or provide a trellis for them to grow on.
• Be sure to pick regularly to encourage the most production from your plant.

We also carry these Bentley Seed cucumber seeds in bulk!

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 6" apart
• Depth: 3/4 inch
• 50-55 Marketmore Cucumber Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 950
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Ideal for slicing and fresh eating.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus

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Grow Good Things™ with our Pollinator Mix packet has a whimsical watercolor-style floral and butterfly art. This sweet, illustrated, kraft-look packet would be a thoughtful favor for the eco-conscious host!

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.

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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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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Did you know that zucchini is such a great vegetable that some towns even have festivals to celebrate it? It’s so prolific that many recipes, including brownies, call for it! 

Growing Instructions:
After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 1 inch deep and 24" apart in hills or rows. Zucchini can also be grown in large containers. Each plant produces a multitude of fruits, making it a very productive choice for your garden.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 1 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1 inch
• 15-20 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 200
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 85°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:
Zucchini is versatile in the kitchen. It's great for sautéing, grilling, or adding to bread, muffins, and even brownies!

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1957
• Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Crisp, white flesh and a smaller size make these cucumbers ideal for pickling! Whether you prefer sweet, sour, dill, or garlicky, the pickling options are endless!

Growing Instructions:

• After the danger of frost has passed, plant Bentley Seed Boston pickling cucumber seeds 6 inches apart.
• Can be planted in rows, hills, or pots.
• Give the vines space to spread out or provide a trellis for them to grow on.
• Be sure to pick regularly to encourage the most production from your plant.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 6" apart
• Depth: 3/4 inch
• 50-55 Pickling Cucumber Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 950
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Perfect for pickling in various styles: sweet, sour, dill, or garlicky.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1887 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus

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Enjoy the distinct Cilantro flavor in all of your cooking! Slow bolting cilantro means that this variety is slower to flower, so you can harvest it for much longer. Fun fact: Cilantro's seeds are known as Coriander.

Growing Instructions:
After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Thin seedlings to 6" apart. For a constant supply of leaves, plant seeds every 2-3 weeks throughout spring and early summer. Best grown directly outside as it grows quickly and does not like being transplanted.

Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Annual
Time to Maturity: About 1 month
Sun Requirement: Sun
Spacing: 6" apart
Depth: 1/4 inch
165-170 Slow Bolting Cilantro Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: Summer
Height: 12-18 inches
Uses: Edible, medicinal
Low Maintenance: Yes
Ideal Germination Temperature: 60°F
Sowing Method: Direct
Seed Count: Approx. 118 seeds per 1G

Uses:
Edible, medicinal

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

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Bentley Seed Buttercrunch Lettuce offers a tender, crisp, buttery flavor and is an excellent grower. This variety is a great all-around Bibb lettuce, perfect for your garden or containers!

Growing Instructions:

• Plant Bentley Seed Buttercrunch lettuce seeds in prepared soil 1/4 inch deep.
• Thin plants to 12" apart. The young thinnings can be eaten and are considered "baby greens."
• For a second harvest in the fall, plant again in late summer.
• We also carry bulk lettuce seeds!

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 ½ months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 545-550 Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 25,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Perfect for fresh salads and sandwiches.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1963
• Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa
• 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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Bentley Seed Parris Island Romaine is a classic Romaine lettuce that’s perfect for your garden. Known for its tasty, heat-resistant leaves, this variety is a must-have for any gardener looking to grow a high-quality Romaine lettuce.

Growing Instructions:

• Plant Bentley Seed Parris Island Romaine seeds in prepared soil 1/4 inch deep.
• Thin plants to 8" apart. The young thinnings can be eaten and are considered "baby greens" or micro greens.
• The "meaty" leaves are perfect for Caesar salads.
• For a second harvest in the fall, plant again in late summer.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 8" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 905-910 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 25,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 50°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Ideal for Caesar salads and other fresh, crisp dishes.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1952
• Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Great for so many things, the soft skin and low amount of seeds make the Roma tomato ideal for sauces, canning, and salads. Our Roma tomato seeds produce small to medium oval fruit.

Growing Instructions:
Start seeds inside about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant to a prepared garden bed or container after the danger of frost has passed. Tomatoes get bushy and need support from cages or a trellis.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 18" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 115-125 Roma tomato seeds per packet
• Seeds/Oz: 10,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Sowing Method: Transplant

Uses:
Roma tomatoes are perfect for sauces, canning, and salads due to their low seed content and firm texture.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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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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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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Bentley Seed Co. Evergreen Bunching Onions

Sweet, mild, and tender, these Evergreen Bunching Onions, also known as scallions, are perfect for cooking or eating raw. They provide fresh flavor and can be grown in small spaces, making them a great addition to any garden.

Growing Instructions:

• As soon as the soil can be prepared, plant seeds 1/4" deep.
• Thin plants to a spacing of 6" apart.
• These onions do not produce large bulbs but can be grown in small spaces.
• Build up hills of soil around the bottom of the stalks to encourage more white onion growth under the surface, maximizing your harvest.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 6" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 275-285 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 9000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 50-85°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Perfect for salads, garnishes, or added to cooked dishes. These onions are a mild and tender addition to many recipes.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: Pre-1900
• Plant Scientific Name: Allium cepa
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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This delicious-smelling bushy herb is perfect for tea, seasoning, and essential oils. Rich in antioxidants, its fresh minty aroma creates a calming effect. Butterflies, birds, and bees adore this long-blooming (mid-summer to mid-fall) beauty, with its white, lilac, or pink flowers. There's nothing quite like the fresh scent right from the plant or the delightful addition of mint to drinks and dishes. Produce your own supply of this refreshing herb with our mint seeds for sale. Mint is awesome!

Growing Instructions:
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow in well-drained soil in the spring. Transplant 12 inches apart to prepared garden beds or containers. Will spread, so plant where it has space to itself. Harvest at 2.5 months.

Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Perennial
Time to Maturity: 2.5 months
Sun Requirement: Sun
Spacing: 12" apart
Depth: 1/4 inch
890-895 Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: Summer
Height: 18-24 inches
Low Maintenance: Yes
Mint Seeds/Oz: 380,000
Ideal Germination Temperature: 60°F
Sowing Method: Transplant or direct sow

Uses:
Edible, medicinal, dried, fragrance, indoor/outdoor, container

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

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Enjoy the wonderful flavor of fresh dill! It's a great addition to pickles and sauces.

Growing Instructions:
Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in a prepared garden bed or container. Dill grows best with adequate space between plants to promote healthy, full growth. If allowed to flower, it produces pretty yellow flowers.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual
• Time to Maturity: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 36" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 510-515 seeds per packet
• Height: Up to 6 feet
• Seeds/Oz: 13,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 60°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:
Dill is perfect for flavoring pickles, sauces, and various dishes.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Anethum graveolens
• Seed Count: Approx. 850 seeds per 1.2g
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Bring the delightful aroma of this classic herb to your garden. So many uses, so little time!

Growing Instructions:
Rosemary seed germination takes 10-14 days. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant at a spacing of 45cm (18″) into the garden. Choose a shady spot or a location where plants can be protected from midday sun. Rosemary prefers a fertile, moist soil in a cooler part of the garden.
Harvest: 2.5 months, but it comes back.

Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Perennial
Time to Maturity: 2.5 months
Sun Requirement: Full sun
Spacing: 12"
Depth: 1/4"
55-65 Rosemary Seeds Per Packet

Uses:
Perfect for soups, sauces, fish, and poultry dishes.

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

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Firm, round, and super sweet, this cherry tomato is everything a cherry tomato should be! A great choice for every tomato lover's garden, it produces small 1-1 1/2 inch fruit.

Growing Instructions:
Start seeds inside about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant to a prepared garden bed or container after the danger of frost has passed. Tomatoes get bushy and need support from cages or a trellis. This variety can also be grown in a large container.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Transplant
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Spacing: 12-24"
• Depth: 1/4"
• Height: 3-4'
• Seeds/Oz: 10,000
• Seeds Per Packet: 155-165

Uses:
Perfect for eating fresh, this cherry tomato is rich in antioxidants, lycopene, beta carotene, vitamin A, B, C, iron, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Such a great beneficial plant to have fresh from the garden! Cold-hardy with dark leaves, this spinach is delicious and packed with nutrients.

Growing Instructions:
As soon as the soil can be prepared, plant seeds 1/4" deep. Thin the seedlings to 12" apart. The seedlings removed during thinning are considered baby spinach and are delicious. Plant in early spring and again in fall, about 2 months before the first frost. When plants begin to produce a central stem with flower heads (bolting), pull them up and discard. This spinach is also great for container gardening.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 1 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun/part shade
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/2"
• 225-230 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 2100
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 45°F-60°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:
This spinach is perfect for fresh salads, sautéing, or adding to smoothies. Its dark, nutritious leaves are a great addition to many dishes.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1826
• Plant Scientific Name: Spinacia oleracea
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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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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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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The ideal parsley choice for cooking and drying. Does well in containers both inside and outside!

Growing Instructions:
Start inside about 4 weeks before the last frost date. Transfer to containers or garden 6" apart.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Biennial
• Time to Maturity: About 1 month
• Sun Requirement: Sun/part shade
• Spacing: 6" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 365-370 seeds per packet
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Height: 8-14"
• Seeds/Oz: 12,500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Sowing Method: Transplant

Uses:
Edible, container, dried

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Petroselinum crispum
• Seed Count: Approx. 335 seeds per 500mg
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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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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Oregano is a must-have for the kitchen, adding classic flavor to Italian and Greek dishes. In addition to its culinary uses, our oregano seeds also produce attractive light purple flowers and have many therapeutic benefits.

Growing Instructions:
To start indoors, plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in a starting mix 6 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant 8" apart after the danger of frost has passed. To start outdoors, plant in late spring when the danger of frost has passed, and thin to 8" apart. Oregano is great for both containers and gardens.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Time to Maturity: Harvest as needed
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 8" apart
• Depth: 1/8 inch
• 1200-1210 seeds per packet
• Low Maintenance: Yes
• Seeds/Oz: 125,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 65°F
• Sowing Method: Direct
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Height: 18 inches

Uses:
Edible, medicinal, and perfect for containers. Can be used fresh or dried.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Origanum vulgare
• 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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A culinary staple for any style of cooking, thyme is happy to grow in containers or garden beds. It's also great for rock gardens!

Growing Instructions:
Start indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. After the frost has passed, transplant to the garden 8" apart. Great for use as a border!

Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Perennial
Time to Maturity: Harvest as needed
Sun Requirement: Sun/part shade
Spacing: 8"
Depth: 1/4 inch
620-625 Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: Summer
Height: 12-18 inches
Low Maintenance: Yes
Seeds/Oz: 100,000
Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
Sowing Method: Transplant

Uses:
Edible, border, rock garden, flower, pest control, container

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

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Bring one of the loveliest scents to your garden with our lavender seeds for sale! For hundreds of years, this herb has been used for everything from soothing insomnia to flavoring favorite desserts.

Growing Instructions:
Cold stratify lavender seeds by placing them in moist soil and refrigerating for 3-6 weeks. Plant lavender in full sun and well-drained soil (add organic matter to improve heavy soils). Water plants deeply but infrequently, when the soil is almost dry. Plants grow 20-30 inches tall. Prune in early spring or at harvest time. For low-growing varieties, trim back foliage 1 to 2 inches.
Harvest: 2.5 months, but it comes back.

Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Perennial
Time to Maturity: 2.5 months, but it comes back
Sun Requirement: Full sun
Spacing: 1'-3'
Depth: 1/2"
325-350 Seeds Per Packet

Uses:
Perfect for teas, soaps, and essential oils.

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

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The California Wonder bell pepper is a standard for your garden! Nicely sized and versatile for cooking, freezing, or enjoying fresh. These peppers can be harvested at the green stage or allowed to ripen for a few weeks to turn red. Both colors are delicious!

Growing Instructions:

• Start Bentley Seed California Wonder pepper seeds inside about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.
• When the first set of true leaves appear, transplant to 2" pots.
• After frost has passed, transplant outside in either garden beds or larger containers.
• Peppers like to be warm, so be sure to keep the roots mulched.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• Seeds/Oz: 5000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
• Sowing Method: Transplant

Uses:

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1928 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Capsicum
• 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

The classic sunflower! Tall with big blooms—high as the sky. Plus, it produces lots of yummy, healthy seeds… but can you get them before the birds do?

Growing Instructions:
Sow when the danger of frost has passed. Cover seed 1/2" deep in prepared soil and pack down firmly. When plants are 3" tall, thin to 18-24" apart. Water during dry periods. Full sun is best.

Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Annual
Time to Maturity: 75-90 days
Sun Requirement: Full sun
Spacing: 24" apart
Depth: 1/2"
Bloom Season: Mid to late summer
Height: 9' - 12'
Low Maintenance: Yes
Seeds/Oz: 190
Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:
Cut flowers
Edible seed
Great for children

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

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A dramatic dark design with a bright butterfly and flowers. Help the butterflies is a great message to share!

A kaleidoscope of butterflies will flock to your flower garden when you plant this exquisite mix of pollinator-supporting seeds. Scandinavian style design. Our exclusive seed combination has been specially created to supply fundamental nectar and pollen and provide shade, shelter and habitat for butterflies, bees and other essential pollinators. Share the love and use these pretty packets as a favor for all your special events!

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!

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
• 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!

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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The classic watermelon, sporting a dark and light green striped skin with a red, flavorful flesh. The oval fruit typically measures about 10" to 12".

Growing Instructions:
Seeds can be started indoors about 4 weeks before the last frost. When spring weather has been consistently warm, transplant to rows or hills. Alternatively, plant seeds 36" apart outside, 2 weeks after the last frost in rows or hills. If possible, water during extended dry periods.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 36" apart
• Depth: 1 inch
• 40-50 seeds per packet
• Seeds/Oz: 400
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
• Sowing Method: Transplant or Direct

Uses:
Watermelons are perfect for fresh eating, enjoying their sweet and refreshing flavor.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1964
• Plant Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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A favorite of ours for over 40 years due to its hearty flavor and disease resistance, the Ace 55 Tomato is a great classic. It produces a midsize fruit, perfect for various culinary uses.

Growing Instructions:
Start Ace 55 Tomato seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant the seedlings to a prepared garden bed or container after the danger of frost has passed. These tomato plants become bushy and require support from cages or a trellis.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 160-165 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 7500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Sowing Method: Transplant

Uses:
Ace 55 Tomatoes are great for fresh eating, sandwiches, salsas, or any dish that requires a hearty, flavorful tomato.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Seed Count: Approx. 160 seeds per 300 mg
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Tall Utah Celery grows in tall, tight bundles, making it a great space saver. This tall and compact celery variety will make every celery lover cheer! Bentley Seed Tall Utah Celery Seed is perfect for gardeners who don’t have a lot of space. The dark green stalks are flavorful and provide a delicious aroma throughout the growing season. Celery takes a full summer to grow and mature, but Tall Utah is definitely worth the wait!

Growing Instructions:

• Start seeds indoors about 8-10 weeks before the last frost date.
• Transplant to a prepared garden or container when seedlings are 2 inches tall.
• Keep well-watered.
• It's okay to harvest after a few light frosts.
• Days to Maturity: 100-200 days.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 3 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 6" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 1755-1765 Heirloom Celery Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 35,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-70°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1953 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Apium graveolens var. dulce

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Clemson Spineless Okra is a traditional Southern favorite known for its high yields. A home garden standard, this variety provides you with a generous supply of tender pods and edible white flowers. It’s perfect for soups, gumbo, and other delicious dishes. Fun to grow and harvest, Clemson Spineless Okra is sure to be a garden favorite.

Growing Instructions:

• After the danger of frost has passed, plant Bentley Seed Clemson Spineless Okra seeds in a prepared garden bed or container.
• Clip pods frequently to encourage continued production.
• Avoid leaving larger pods on the plant, as they can become tough and less tasty.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 55-60 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Perfect for soups, gumbo, and other Southern dishes. Edible white flowers are also a unique addition.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1939
• Plant Scientific Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Did you know that a flock of hummingbirds is referred to as a charm or a bouquet? Beautifully apt names that also describe this delightful seed mix carefully curated for its nurturing and beneficial pollen and nectar. Pollinator Wildflower Seed Packets are great for handing out for so many occasions.

Sure to deliver charming bouquets all season long! Share the love and present these pretty packets as a favor for all your special events!

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!

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
• 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!

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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Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce is an early-producing green leaf lettuce that is tender and curled, making it perfect for salads and sandwiches. Enjoy the fresh, crisp flavor of this classic variety in your garden!

Growing Instructions:

• Plant Bentley Seed Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce seeds in prepared soil 1/4 inch deep.
• Thin plants to 8" apart. The young thinnings can be eaten and are considered "baby greens."
• Pull the outside leaves regularly for fresh use to encourage the inside leaves to continue maturing.
• For a second harvest in the fall, plant again in late summer.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 1 month
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 8" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 635-640 Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 25,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Great for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1885
• Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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If you have the space to grow pumpkins, these are an excellent choice! The perfect size for Jack O' Lanterns, with the added benefit of great flavor for cooking. Jack O' Lantern Pumpkins are a fun and delicious fall vegetable!

Growing Instructions:

• After the danger of frost has passed, plant in hills with 3-6 seeds per hill.
• Thin seedlings to 3 plants per hill.
• They need room to spread out, so be sure to provide about 4 feet of space from any other plants.
• If possible, water during extended dry periods to encourage better fruit production.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 36" apart
• Depth: 1 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 20-25 Seeds
• Seeds/Oz: 225
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Perfect for fall decorations and cooking

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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