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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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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
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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
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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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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! Try our savory zucchini bread recipe on our blog.
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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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