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Bulk Seed - Vegetable
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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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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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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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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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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These heirloom beet seeds yield sweet and beautiful produce! Pink and white stripes compliment any dish!
The striking pink and white stripes complement any dish. The colors on this beet don't bleed as much, so less worry about pink cutting boards or aprons.
Plant Chioggia Beet seeds in deep, moist rich soil. Cover lightly with soil and water evenly. Thin when seedlings are 3-4 inches tall. Plant your Chioggia Beet seeds from spring to fall for a continuous harvest. The thinned greens can be eaten! Prepare the greens as you would spinach. Plant from spring to fall for a continuous harvest.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: direct sow
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: about 2 months
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Ideal Germination: 70°F
- Spacing: 1"
- Depth: 1/2"
- Height: 2-4"
- Seeds/Oz: 1,150
- Lbs./Acre: 9
- Uses: eating raw and cooking with, excellent source of manganese, folate, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and fiber
- Heirloom Year: 1840 Heirloom
- Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
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Wholesome and beneficial! Bring the heart benefits and superb taste of beets to you garden!
Plant seeds in deep, moist rich soil. Cover lightly with soil and water evenly. Thin when seedlings are 3-4 inches tall. Plant from spring to fall for a continuous harvest. The thinned greens can be eaten! Treat the greens as you would spinach.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: about 3 1/2 months
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Depth: 1/2 inch
- Seeds/Oz: 1500
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 60F
- Sowing Method: Direct
- Heirloom Year: 1982 Heirloom
- Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
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Enjoy this cold hardy plant from spring to fall! Prolific and healthy, Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli is a must-have!
Calabrese Broccoli seeds can be planted 1/2 inch deep in spring and again in midsummer for a second fall harvest. Thin seedlings to 16" apart. After you harvest 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: sun
- Spacing: 16" apart
- Depth: 1/2 inch
- Seeds/Oz: 9000
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-65F
- Sowing Method: Transplant
- Heirloom Year: 1880 Heirloom
- Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
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Cold hardy! A prolific producer, our Long Island Improved Brussel Sprout seeds have been a garden standard for over a 100 years!
Seeds can be planted in garden in spring 1/4 inch deep in prepared soil or started inside in April. Thin plants 20" apart. Water regularly. Roots are shallow and should be mulched to protect from weeds and potential damage. Sweeter after a few frosts!
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: about 3 months
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Spacing: 24" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
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Compact and early! The perfect size for both small and large gardens.
Start seeds inside about a month before last frost date. Plant seedlings in sunny location about 12-18 inches apart. If available, add humus to garden soil. Keep the shallow roots mulched to protect them from damage and weeds. Water during dry periods.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Spacing: 18" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
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Compact and early! The perfect size for both small and large gardens.
Start seeds inside about a month before last frost date. Plant seedlings in sunny location about 12-18 inches apart. If available, add humus to garden soil. Keep the shallow roots mulched to protect them from damage and weeds. Water during dry periods.
SEED INFORMATION:
- Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Spacing: 18" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- Seeds/Oz: 6500
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 45-75F
- Sowing Method: Direct
- Heirloom Year: 1860 Heirloom
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Grows well in containers, can be harvested as baby greens.
Pak Choi translates to “Soup Spoon”, and was chosen for this delicious plants leaf shape! This versatile plant brings not only a mild flavored crispy leaf to your salads, soups, and stir fries, you can also enjoy the stalks much like celery! Pak Choi cabbage is quickly becoming a favorite amongst gardeners for its versatility and ease to grow! Young thinnings cam be eaten and are considered baby greens.
Plant seeds in prepared soil. 1/4 inch deep. Thin to 8"-10". The young thinnings can be eaten and are considered baby greens. Plant again in late summer for a second harvest in fall. Harvest: 2 months
SEED INFORMATION:
- Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: about 2 months
- Sun Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun
- Spacing: 12" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- Packet Weight: 900mg
- Pak Choi Seeds/Oz: 6500
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 45-75F
- Sowing Method: Start Indoors
- Heirloom Year: 1860 Heirloom
- Plant Scientific Name: Brassica rapa
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Behold the glorious red acre cabbage! Perk up your meal with nutrients and color!
Start red cabbage seeds inside about a month before last frost date. Plant seedlings in sunny location about 12-18 inches apart. If available, add humus to garden soil. Keep the shallow roots mulched to protect them from damage and weeds. Water during dry periods.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: about 3 months
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Spacing: 12" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
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Oh lovely sweet melon! Hale's best cantaloupe is one of the best known melons and very productive.
Cantaloupe seeds can be started inside 4 weeks before last frost or outside after soil has warmed. When transplanting outside do not disturb roots. Plant in soil mounds or hills and thin to 2 best plants per hill. Using a good quality garden fertilizer of your choice following 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: sun
- Spacing: 24" apart
- Depth: 1/2 inch
- Seeds/Oz: 850
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 75-85F
- Sowing Method: Transplant
- Heirloom Year: 1923 Heirloom
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Compact and mild. The perfect carrot for growing, storing and eating!
Seeds can be planted 1/2 inch deep in 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 have a more uniform carrot. 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: sun
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Depth: 1/2 inch
- Seeds/Oz: 20000
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-70F
- Sowing Method: Direct
- Heirloom Year: 1870 Heirloom
- Plant Scientific Name: Daucus carota subsp. sativus
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The perfect carrot for growing, storing and eating!
An ideal carrot for container gardens.
Seeds can be planted 1/2 inch deep in spring and again in midsummer for a second fall harvest. Thin seedlings to 2" apart. Planting in raised beds is ideal to increase your yield and have a more uniform carrot.
Nantes carrot seeds can be planted 1/2 inch deep in 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 have a more uniform carrot.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Depth: 1/2 inch
- Seeds/Oz: 20000
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-70F
- Sowing Method: Direct
- Heirloom Year: 1870 Heirloom
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Early, high quality and versatile. What more could you need?
Start seeds inside about a month before last frost date. Plant seedlings in sunny location about 24 inches apart. When the white head appears, tie the outer leaves over it to protect from the sun and keep it white.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: about 2 months
- Sun Requirement: sun
- Spacing: 24" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- Seeds/Oz: 9000
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-80F
- Sowing Method: Direct
- Heirloom Year: 1884 Heirloom
- Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
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Peppers, while technically classified as fruits, are commonly used as vegetables in culinary dishes all around the world. With a wide variety of peppers available, such as bell peppers, jalapeños, and poblano peppers, there's something to suit every taste, from mild and sweet to fiery hot. Growing your own peppers can be a rewarding experience, and this comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of growing peppers from seeds, planting, and caring for them, as well as how to use and store your delicious harvest.
Seed Plantation Choose a pepper variety that is suitable for your climate and geographical location. Start the planting process indoors about 8 to 12 weeks before the last expected frost date.
Container Size Selection If you're opting for container gardening, make sure the container size matches the pepper variety you've chosen. Typically, containers with a capacity of 3 to 5 gallons work well for most pepper plants.
Indoor Lighting Provide ample indoor lighting to support the growth of your pepper plants. You can use LED lights or place the containers near a window that receives plenty of sunlight.
Fertilization Fertilization is crucial for a thriving garden. While some soil mixes come pre-fortified with nutrients, adding organic, water-soluble fertilizers can significantly boost your pepper plants' growth.
Outdoor Transition As the weather warms up, it's time to move your pepper plants outdoors. Peppers thrive in temperatures between 70- and 85-degrees Fahrenheit, with moderate humidity (40% to 50%). If the temperature consistently stays above 55 degrees, you can leave your plants outside.
Regular Watering Once your pepper plants are outside, make sure to water them regularly. Keep an eye on pest control and provide nutrients as needed to ensure healthy growth and a bountiful harvest.
Harvesting When it's time to harvest your peppers, use a sharp knife or pruners. Avoid pulling the peppers off the plant, as this can cause damage to the branches and increase the risk of disease. Leave some of the stem attached to the pepper when cutting it. Harvesting some peppers while they're green and allowing others to mature on the vine will give you a mix of flavors, heat, and nutrition.
How to Use Your Peppers Now that gardening season is over, it's time to put your hard work to good use. In the winter, a great way to use your peppers is by making roasted red pepper soup, stuffed peppers, salsa, and sauces. If you're not ready to create a recipe using your peppers just yet, you can freeze them for later use.
By following this comprehensive guide, you'll be well on your way to growing and harvesting your own peppers. Not only will you enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own food, but you'll also have a variety of delicious peppers to incorporate into your favorite recipes. Happy gardening!