Looking to put a little zip in your step? Look no further than these Long Red Cayenne Peppers! Small, thin, and prolific on the plant, these little zingers pack some heat. Great for drying or eating fresh! The longer they stay on the plant, the hotter they get, measuring 30,00050,000 SHUs.
Growing Instructions:
- Start Bentley Seed Long Red Cayenne 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 bed or larger containers.
- Peppers like to be warm, so be sure to keep roots mulched.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 2 ½ months
- Sun Requirement: Sun
- Spacing: 12" apart
- Depth: 1/4"
- Seed Count: 75-85 Long Red Cayenne Pepper Seeds Per Packet
- Seeds/Oz: 5000
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
- Sowing Method: Transplant
Uses:
- Great for drying or eating fresh.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1883 Heirloom Cayenne Pepper Seeds
- Plant Scientific Name: Capsicum
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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Named for the mountains in Mexico from which they hail, these hot little Serrano Peppers pack a fiery heat. Ranging in color from green to yellow, orange, and red, they are hotter and smaller than their cousin, the jalapeño. Use them to add a spicy bite to salsas, dips, pickles, or chili oils—remove the inner ribs and seeds for less heat. Serrano Pepper Hotness measures between 10,000 and 25,000 Scoville units.
Growing Instructions:
- Start Bentley Seed Serrano seeds inside about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.
- When the first set of true leaves appears, transplant to 2" pots.
- After frost has passed, transplant outside in either garden bed or larger containers.
- Peppers like to be warm, so be sure to keep roots mulched.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Transplant
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 3 months
- Sun Requirement: Sun
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
- Spacing: 12" apart
- Depth: 1/4"
- Height: 5'
- Seeds/Oz: 5000
- Seeds Per Packet: 90-95
Uses:
- Use this hot chili in salsa, sauce, relish, or as a spice
Additional Information:
- Plant Scientific Name: Capsicum
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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A great option for gardeners that love variety. This spicy blend of garden favorites will add a unique kick to your dishes.
Growing Instructions:
- Start Bentley Seed salsa pepper seeds inside about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.
- When the first set of true leaves appears, transplant to 2-inch pots.
- After frost has passed, transplant outside in either garden bed or larger containers.
- Peppers like to be warm, so be sure to keep roots mulched.
- Harvest: 3 months.
- Check out this fun salsa canning recipe from our blog!
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Time to Maturity: 3 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 12" apart
- Depth: 1/4"
- Seeds Per Packet: 85-95 Hot Salsa Blend Pepper Seeds
Uses:
- Great pepper for salsa and salads
Additional Information:
- Plant Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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Tangy and sweet! This pepper is a must for sandwiches and salads, offering a great option for pepper lovers who don’t want the heat.
Growing Instructions:
- Start Bentley Seed Sweet Banana Pepper seeds inside about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.
- When the first set of true leaves appears, transplant to 2-inch pots.
- After frost has passed, transplant outside in either garden bed or larger containers.
- Peppers like to be warm, so be sure to keep roots mulched.
- Harvest: 3 months.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Time to Maturity: 3 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 12" apart
- Depth: 1/4"
- Seeds Per Packet: 60-70 Sweet Banana Pepper Seeds
Uses:
- Great pepper for salads or sandwiches
Additional Information:
- Plant Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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A standard sweet pepper for your garden, these peppers are nicely sized and versatile for cooking, freezing, or fresh use. Bentley Seed Carnival Blend Sweet Peppers can be harvested at the green stage or left to turn colors after a few weeks. All colors are delicious!
Growing Instructions:
- Start inside about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.
- When the first set of true leaves appears, transplant to 2-inch pots.
- After frost has passed, transplant outside in either garden bed or larger containers.
- Carnival Blend Sweet Peppers like to be warm, so be sure to keep roots mulched.
- Harvest: 2.5 months.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Time to Maturity: 2.5 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 12" apart
- Depth: 1/4"
- Seeds Per Packet: 85-95 Seeds
Uses:
- Add color and flavor to salads with this variety
Additional Information:
- Plant Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
- 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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Exactly what you need to make Pumpkin Pie! This is the pumpkin used in that homemade pie you remember. A true classic, Bentley Seed Small Sugar Pumpkins are not only the sweetest but also save a lot of space. A great choice for the family garden, start these pumpkins by the 4th of July to have them ready to harvest in the fall.
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.
- Harvest: 3.5 months.
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: 35-40 Seeds
- Seeds/Oz: 225
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Sowing Method: Direct
Uses:
- Perfect for making homemade pumpkin pie.
Additional Information:
- Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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Delightfully sweet and full of flavor, Spookie is a great choice for pumpkin pie. High-yielding vines produce numerous 6-pound uniform pumpkins with fine-textured flesh. This variety is a great cross between Sugar Pie and Jack O' Lantern.
Growing Instructions:
- After the danger of frost has passed, plant Spookie pumpkin seeds 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 (vining vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 3 1/2 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Spacing: 36"
- Depth: 1"
- Height: 12-18"
- Seeds/Oz: 200
- Seeds Per Packet: 30-35
Uses:
- Perfect for pies, roasting, puree, and carving.
- Rich in fiber, iron, potassium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, antioxidants, and carotene alpha and beta.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1966
- Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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These radishes are round, crunchy, and bright cherry red with that classic zingy flavor, making them a delicious addition to salads or a perfect snack! They grow quickly, with a seed-to-salad time of just 4 weeks. Additionally, they can be used as a microgreen, adding a tasty crunch to salads and sandwiches.
Growing Instructions:
After the danger of frost has passed, plant Cherry Belle radish seeds 1/4" deep in prepared soil. Thin seedlings to 3" apart. Plant in early spring and again in fall, about one month before the first frost is expected. Water regularly for the best tasting radishes. These radishes are great for container gardening.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 1 month
- Sun Requirement: Sun
- Spacing: 3" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- 255-265 Heirloom Radish Seeds Per Packet
- Seeds/Oz: 2600
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 50-80°F
- Sowing Method: Direct
Uses:
These radishes are perfect for fresh salads, as a garnish, or as a crunchy addition to sandwiches. They can also be enjoyed as microgreens, providing a fresh, peppery taste.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1949
- Plant Scientific Name: Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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A gourmet variety, the French Breakfast radish features an oblong shape with red skin, white flesh, and a traditional radish flavor. These radishes grow super quickly, allowing you to add them to your salads and sandwiches in just 3-4 weeks.
Growing Instructions:
After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 1/4" deep in prepared soil. Thin seedlings to 1" to 3" apart. Plant in early spring and again in the fall, about 2 months before the first frost. Water regularly for the best tasting radish. French Breakfast radishes are very easy to grow and are the standard for slicing radishes. They are also great for container gardening.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 1 month
- Sun Requirement: Sun
- Spacing: 3" apart
- Depth: 1/4"
- 245-255 Seeds Per Packet
- Seeds/Oz: 2600
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 50-80°F
- Sowing Method: Direct
Uses:
These radishes are perfect for fresh salads, as a garnish, or sliced into sandwiches. They offer a mild, peppery flavor and a crisp texture.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1884
- Plant Scientific Name: Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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One of the classic radish varieties for the home gardener, this radish has a lovely red and white color. It is spicy when small and milder when large, making it very versatile and easy to grow.
Growing Instructions:
After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 1/4" deep in prepared soil. Thin seedlings to 2" apart. Plant in early spring and again in the fall, about 1 month before the first frost. Water regularly for the best tasting radish. These radishes are also great for container gardening.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 1 month
- Sun Requirement: Sun
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Depth: 1/4"
- 340-350 Seeds Per Packet
- Seeds/Oz: 2600
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 50-80°F
- Sowing Method: Direct
Uses:
This radish is perfect for fresh salads, garnishes, or as a crunchy addition to sandwiches. It offers a delightful combination of spicy and mild flavors depending on its size.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1880
- Plant Scientific Name: Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus
- 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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This variety produces an abundance of tasty fruit, and you'll be able to enjoy its sweet, excellent flavor throughout the winter months due to its excellent storage quality. It's also fantastic for baking!
Growing Instructions:
After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in a prepared garden bed or hills. Thin to 18" apart. You can also start the seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost date. This variety produces fruit on a compact bush plant, making it ideal for limited space or raised bed gardens.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 3 months
- Sun Requirement: Sun
- Spacing: 18" apart
- Depth: 1/2 inch
- 30-40 Seeds Per Packet
- Seeds/Oz: 375
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
- Sowing Method: Direct
Uses:
This squash is perfect for baking and is also great for soups, roasting, and making pies.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1913
- Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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The Buttercup Squash is known for its excellent, rich flavor, making it a favorite among squash lovers. These beauties are perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious, hearty squash.
Growing Instructions:
After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in a prepared garden bed or hills. Thin seedlings to 24" apart. You can also start the seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost date. This squash grows on a vine, so make sure to provide plenty of space in your garden for it to spread.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 3 months
- Sun Requirement: Sun
- Spacing: 24" apart
- Depth: 1"
- 10-15 Seeds Per Packet
- Seeds/Oz: 175
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Sowing Method: Direct
Uses:
Buttercup Squash is perfect for roasting, baking, and making soups or pies. Its rich flavor makes it a versatile ingredient in many dishes.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1932
- Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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Nothing compares to the lovely fine texture and taste of Butternut squash. It’s perfect for soups, bisques, and casseroles. It stores well and is easy to peel, making it a win-win for home gardeners.
Growing Instructions:
After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in a prepared garden bed or hills. Thin seedlings to 18" apart. You can also start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost date. Butternut squash grows on a vine, so make sure to give it plenty of space to grow.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 3 months
- Sun Requirement: Sun
- Spacing: 18" apart
- Depth: 1 inch
- 20-25 Seeds Per Packet
- Seeds/Oz: 350
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 85°F
- Sowing Method: Direct
Uses:
Butternut squash is great for making soups, bisques, casseroles, or even roasting. Its sweet, nutty flavor makes it a versatile ingredient in a variety of dishes.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1939
- Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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Bake or boil Spaghetti Squash, fork out the flesh, and top it with your favorite sauce, or enjoy it roasted with olive oil. It’s a delightful pasta alternative.
Growing Instructions:
After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in a prepared garden bed or hills. Thin seedlings to 18" apart. You can also start the seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost date. This squash grows on a vine, so be sure to give it plenty of space. Keep the plants well-watered throughout the growing season.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vining vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Direct
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 3 months
- Sun Requirement: Sun
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
- Spacing: 18" apart
- Depth: 1"
- Height: 3-5'
- Seeds/Oz: 350
- Seeds Per Packet: 10-15
Uses:
Spaghetti squash is a great pasta alternative and can be roasted or baked. It's rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, beta-carotene, and fiber.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1850
- Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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The classic yellow squash of summer, this variety is tender, delicious, and prolific. It has the best flavor when picked at a smaller size.
Growing Instructions:
After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 1 inch deep and 24" apart in hills or rows. This squash can also be grown in large containers. The bush-type plants make this variety ideal for limited space or raised bed gardens.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 1 1/2 months
- Sun Requirement: Sun
- Spacing: 24" apart
- Depth: 1 inch
- 45-55 Seeds Per Packet
- Seeds/Oz: 375
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 75-90°F
- Sowing Method: Direct
Uses:
This yellow squash is perfect for fresh cooking, sautéing, grilling, or adding to casseroles. Its tender texture and mild flavor make it a versatile ingredient in many dishes.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1807
- Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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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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