This historic turnip variety is the most popular in the home garden. With its traditional flavor, the Heirloom Purple Top Turnip is great for storage. Enjoy both the roots and the greens of this versatile vegetable.
Growing Instructions:
Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in a prepared garden bed. Thin to 6" apart. Can be planted throughout the season but prefers cooler fall conditions.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 2 months
- Sun Requirement: Sun
- Spacing: 6" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- 835-845 seeds per packet
- Seeds/Oz: 9,500
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
- Sowing Method: Direct
Uses:
Purple Top Turnips are perfect for roasting, mashing, or using in soups and stews. The greens are also edible and nutritious.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1881
- Plant Scientific Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Online resale prohibited
Turnip greens are nutritious and tasty, even better straight from your garden! This Heirloom Seven Top variety is grown for its wonderful greens.
Growing Instructions:
Starting in early spring, plant heirloom turnip seeds 1/4 inch deep in a prepared garden bed or container. Plant every 2 weeks for a continual harvest throughout the season. If you have a larger space, we also carry these top seven turnip seeds in bulk.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 1 1/2 months
- Sun Requirement: Sun
- Spacing: 6" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- 1100-1110 seeds per packet
- Seeds/Oz: 9,500
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
- Sowing Method: Direct
Uses:
Turnip greens are perfect for cooking in soups, stews, or simply sautéed for a healthy side dish.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: Pre-1880
- Plant Scientific Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Online resale prohibited
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"
Online resale prohibited
Oh baby! This sweet, round, smaller watermelon has been enjoyed by many for years. The dark-skinned fruit is about 6-8" in diameter.
Growing Instructions:
Bentley Seed Sugar Baby Watermelon 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 2 1/2 months
- Sun Requirement: Sun
- Spacing: 36" apart
- Depth: 1 inch
- 25-35 seeds per packet
- Seeds/Oz: 400
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Sowing Method: Transplant or Direct
Uses:
Perfect for fresh eating, this smaller watermelon offers a sweet, refreshing taste.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1959
- Plant Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Online resale prohibited
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"
Online resale prohibited