Vegetable Seed Packets

A Mediterranean cuisine staple, Bentley Seed Green Globe Artichoke thrives in long, mild growing seasons but can also grow as an annual in cooler climates. In warm areas, colorful flower buds appear year-round. After flowering, cut the plant back to the ground to encourage new growth.

Planting Instructions:

• Start seeds indoors 12 weeks before the average last frost date.
• Transplant outdoors after 4 weeks, ensuring protection from frost.
• Space seeds 3" apart and plant at a depth of ½".
• Harvest buds when they are closed. After the first harvest, side shoots will produce smaller bonus buds.
  

Growing Information:

• Lifecycle: Perennial in warm climates, annual in cool climates (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Transplant
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: 5 months
• Sun: Full sun
• Germination Temperature: 70-79°F
• Height: 5'
• Seeds per Ounce: 630
• Seeds per Packet: 50
  

Uses:
Great for eating and dips, packed with iodine, calcium, iron, protein, and vitamins A, B1, and C.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1863
• Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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A Mediterranean cuisine staple, Bentley Seed Heirloom Green Globe Artichoke thrives in long, mild growing seasons but can also grow as an annual in cooler climates. In warm areas, colorful flower buds appear year-round. After flowering, cut the plant back to the ground to encourage new growth.

Planting Instructions:

• Start seeds indoors 12 weeks before the average last frost date.
• Transplant outdoors after 4 weeks, ensuring protection from frost.
• Space seeds 3" apart and plant at a depth of ½".
• Harvest buds when they are closed. After the first harvest, side shoots will produce smaller bonus buds.
  

Growing Information:

• Lifecycle: Perennial in warm climates, annual in cool climates (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Transplant
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: 5 months
• Sun: Full sun
• Germination Temperature: 70-79°F
• Height: 5'
• Seeds per Ounce: 630
• Seeds per Packet: 50
  

Uses:
Great for eating and dips, packed with iodine, calcium, iron, protein, and vitamins A, B1, and C.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1863
• Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
• 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

A perennial vegetable, plant Mary Washington Asparagus once and enjoy delicious spears season after season.

Initial cuttings will be ready in about two years, and then harvested annually thereafter. Asparagus is worth the wait! Healthy and succulent, you can grill or freeze your harvest for later.

Growing Instructions:

• Start indoors 8-12 weeks before your last frost and keep the seeds moist.
• Seedlings will emerge in 10-14 days.
• Alternatively, you can direct sow in the spring when the soil temperature is 60°F or warmer.
• Harden off seedlings and transplant them to a permanent bed that won’t be disturbed once they reach 6-10 inches tall.
• Important: Do not harvest during the first year. Wait until late fall to cut back the tops for regrowth the following year.
• Harvest begins in 24 months.
  Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Perennial (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Transplant or direct sow
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: 24 months
• Sun Requirement: Full Sun is ideal
• Germination Temperature: 60°F or warmer
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Planting Depth: 1/2"
• Height: 9"
• Seeds Per Ounce: 360
• Seeds Per Packet: 50

Uses:

Eating and freezing; rich in nutrients such as fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1900
• Plant Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis

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A perennial vegetable, plant Heirloom Mary Washington Asparagus once and enjoy delicious spears season after season.

Initial cuttings will be ready in about two years, and then harvested annually thereafter. Asparagus is worth the wait! Healthy and succulent, you can grill or freeze your harvest for later.

Growing Instructions:

• Start indoors 8-12 weeks before your last frost and keep the seeds moist.
• Seedlings will emerge in 10-14 days.
• Alternatively, you can direct sow in the spring when the soil temperature is 60°F or warmer.
• Harden off seedlings and transplant them to a permanent bed that won’t be disturbed once they reach 6-10 inches tall.
• Important: Do not harvest during the first year. Wait until late fall to cut back the tops for regrowth the following year.
• Harvest begins 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 Temperature: 60°F or warmer
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Planting Depth: 1/2"
• Height: 9"
• Seeds Per Ounce: 360
• Seeds Per Packet: 50

Uses:

Eating and freezing; rich in nutrients such as fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1900
• Plant Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Henderson Lima Beans are a classic variety that has been a favorite in gardens for generations. These Bentley Seed heirloom lima bean seeds grow into a productive, bushy plant that thrives in both garden beds and containers.

Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Growing Instructions:

• Plant heirloom lima bean seeds about 1 1/2 inches deep and 3 inches apart, after the danger of frost has passed.
• They can be planted in rows or sections 2 feet apart.
• No trellis is needed as Henderson Lima Beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Direct sow
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Spacing: 3" apart
• Planting Depth: 1 1/2"
• Height: 18-24"
• Seeds Per Ounce: 100
• Seeds Per Packet: 10-15

Uses:

• Great for salads, casseroles, soups, and canning.
• Low-fat source of healthy complex carbs, fiber, and protein.
• Rich in potassium, iron, magnesium, and vitamin C.
• Also provides zinc, calcium, vitamin K, and vitamin A.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1888
• Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus lunatus

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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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An easy, productive green bean seed choice for your garden! Provider Bush Beans are wonderful space-savers, making them perfect for smaller gardens or container gardening.

Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Growing Instructions:

• Plant Provider Bush Bean seeds about 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart, after the danger of frost has passed.
• They can be planted in rows or sections 3 feet apart.
• No trellis is needed as Provider Bush Beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush.
• These beans are a very prolific producer.
• We also offer bulk green bean seeds.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 1.5 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Planting Depth: 1 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 20-30
• Seeds Per Ounce: 100
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Sowing Method: Direct sow

Uses:

• Great for canning, freezing, and eating fresh, allowing you to enjoy the multiple health benefits of beans during the growing season and beyond!

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1965
• Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

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Heirloom Henderson Lima Beans are a classic variety that has been a favorite in gardens for generations. These Bentley Seed heirloom lima bean seeds grow into a productive, bushy plant that thrives in both garden beds and containers.

Growing Instructions:

• Plant heirloom lima bean seeds about 1 1/2 inches deep and 3 inches apart, after the danger of frost has passed.
• They can be planted in rows or sections 2 feet apart.
• No trellis is needed as Henderson Lima Beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Direct sow
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Spacing: 3" apart
• Planting Depth: 1 1/2"
• Height: 18-24"
• Seeds Per Ounce: 100
• Seeds Per Packet: 10-15

Uses:

• Great for salads, casseroles, soups, and canning.
• Low-fat source of healthy complex carbs, fiber, and protein.
• Rich in potassium, iron, magnesium, and vitamin C.
• Also provides zinc, calcium, vitamin K, and vitamin A.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1888
• Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus lunatus
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Heirloom 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.

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
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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An easy, productive green bean seed choice for your garden! Heirloom Provider Bush Beans are wonderful space-savers, making them perfect for smaller gardens or container gardening.

Growing Instructions:

• Plant Provider Bush Bean seeds about 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart, after the danger of frost has passed.
• They can be planted in rows or sections 3 feet apart.
• No trellis is needed as Provider Bush Beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush.
• These beans are a very prolific producer.
• We also offer bulk green bean seeds.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 1.5 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Planting Depth: 1 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 20-30
• Seeds Per Ounce: 100
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Sowing Method: Direct sow

Uses:

• Great for canning, freezing, and eating fresh, allowing you to enjoy the multiple health benefits of beans during the growing season and beyond!

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1965
• Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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These heirloom beet seeds yield sweet and beautiful produce! The pink and white stripes complement any dish, making them a colorful addition to your garden.

Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Growing Instructions:

• Plant Chioggia Beet seeds in deep, moist, rich soil.
• Cover lightly with soil and water evenly.
• Thin the seedlings when they are 3-4 inches tall.
• Plant your Bentley Seed Chioggia Beet seeds from spring to fall for a continuous harvest.
• The thinned greens can be eaten—prepare them as you would spinach.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Direct sow
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
• Spacing: 1" apart
• Planting Depth: 1/2"
• Height: 2-4"
• Seeds Per Ounce: 1,150
• Seeds Per Packet: 220-225

Uses:

• Great for eating raw or cooking with.
• An excellent source of manganese, folate, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and fiber.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1840
• Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris

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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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Wholesome and beneficial, Detroit Red Beets offer superb taste and heart health benefits, making them a great addition to your garden!

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
• 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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Enjoy this cold-hardy plant from spring to fall! Prolific and healthy, Heirloom Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli is a must-have for your garden.

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
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Cold hardy and a prolific producer, our Long Island Brussels Sprout seeds have been a garden standard for over 100 years!

Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Growing Instructions:

• Bentley Seed Long Island Brussels Sprout seeds can be planted in the garden in spring, 1/4 inch deep in prepared soil or started indoors in April.
• Thin plants to 20" apart.
• Water regularly.
• Roots are shallow and should be mulched to protect from weeds and potential damage.
• The Long Island Improved Brussels Sprout is sweeter after a few frosts!

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 260-265

Uses:

• Great for cooking and salads.
• Excellent source of vitamins and minerals.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

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Cold hardy and a prolific producer, our Heirloom Long Island Brussels Sprout seeds have been a garden standard for over 100 years!

Growing Instructions:

• Bentley Seed Long Island Brussels Sprout seeds can be planted in the garden in spring, 1/4 inch deep in prepared soil or started indoors in April.
• Thin plants to 20" apart.
• Water regularly.
• Roots are shallow and should be mulched to protect from weeds and potential damage.
• The Long Island Improved Brussels Sprout is sweeter after a few frosts!

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 260-265

Uses:

• Great for cooking and salads.
• Excellent source of vitamins and minerals.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Compact and early! Bentley Seed Copenhagen early cabbage seeds produce compact heads that are perfect for small and large gardens.

Start your Copenhagen 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.

COPENHAGEN CABBAGE SEED INFORMATION:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: sun
• Spacing: 18" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 350-355 Seeds Per Packet 
• Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Bentley Seed Co.'s Late Flat Dutch Cabbage is perfect for storage and processing. This variety produces large, dense heads that measure up to 12" across and weigh up to 6 pounds. It's an ideal choice for those looking to grow a robust cabbage variety!

Growing Instructions:

• Start Flat Dutch Cabbage seeds indoors about a month before the last frost date.
• Plant seedlings in a sunny location, spacing them 12-18 inches apart.
• If possible, amend garden soil with humus for better growth.
• Mulch around the shallow roots to protect them from damage and weeds.
• Water during dry periods to maintain consistent moisture.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3 ½ months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: ¼ inch
• Seeds per Packet: 280-290 seeds
• Seeds per Ounce: 6500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 45-75°F
• Sowing Method: Direct sowing

Uses:

• Perfect for cooking and salads.
• A great source of vitamins and minerals.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1860

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Pak Choi, meaning "Soup Spoon," is named for its unique and delicious leaf shape. This versatile plant is not only a great addition to salads, soups, and stir-fries due to its mild-flavored, crispy leaves, but its stalks can also be enjoyed in a similar way to celery. Pak Choi is becoming increasingly popular among gardeners because of its ease of growth and culinary versatility. These plants can produce large cabbages weighing up to 15 pounds, making them perfect for creating tasty, nutritious dishes.

Growing Instructions:

• Plant seeds in prepared soil, ¼ inch deep.
• Thin plants to 8"-10" apart. The young thinnings can be eaten as baby greens.
• For a second harvest, plant again in late summer to enjoy fresh Pak Choi in the fall.
• Harvest in about 2 months.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/8 inch
• Seeds per Packet: 480-520 Brassica rapa seeds
• Seeds per Ounce: 6800
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 60-65°F
• Sowing Method: Direct sowing

Uses:

• Perfect for salads, soups, and stir-fries.
• Stalks can be used like celery.
• A great source of vitamins and minerals.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica rapa
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Compact and early! Bentley Seed Heirloom Copenhagen Early Cabbage seeds produce compact heads that are perfect for small and large gardens alike.

Growing Instructions
• Start seeds indoors about one month before the last frost date
• Transplant seedlings to a sunny location, spacing 12–18 inches apart
• If available, mix humus into the garden soil
• Keep shallow roots mulched to prevent damage and suppress weeds
• Water regularly during dry periods

Seed Information
• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: ~2.5 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 18" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• Seeds per Packet: 350–355

Uses
• Ideal for garden beds of all sizes
• Great for home vegetable production

Additional Information
• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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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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Oh, lovely sweet melon! Heirloom 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: 1823 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
• 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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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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Compact and mild, Heirloom 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

• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

   

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Great carrots for containers! Bentley Seeds Heirloom 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

• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

   

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Early, high-quality, and versatile, cauliflower is packed full of vitamins C, K, B6, and folate. What more could you need? Bentley Seed Snowball Seed is fast-growing and can thrive into the fall and winter.

Growing Instructions:

• Start seeds indoors about a month before the last frost date.
• Plant seedlings in a sunny location, about 24 inches apart.
• When the white head appears, tie the outer leaves over it to protect it from the sun and keep it white.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 75-80 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 9,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-80°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1884 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

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Early, high-quality, and versatile, heirloom cauliflower is packed full of vitamins C, K, B6, and folate. What more could you need? Bentley Seed Snowball Seed is fast-growing and can thrive into the fall and winter.

Growing Instructions:

• Start seeds indoors about a month before the last frost date.
• Plant seedlings in a sunny location, about 24 inches apart.
• When the white head appears, tie the outer leaves over it to protect it from the sun and keep it white.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 75-80 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 9,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-80°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1884 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
• 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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Heirloom 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
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Southern Giant Collards are long-lasting greens that provide that zippy, classic mustard green flavor!

Growing Instructions:

• Plant Bentley Seed Southern Giant collard green seeds 1/4 inch deep in early spring.
• Thin seedlings to 6 inches apart.
• Can be harvested throughout the growing season by removing outside leaves to encourage new growth.
• Great for container gardening!

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 1 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 6" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 360-365 Heirloom Collard Green Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 8,400
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-70°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1871 Southern Giant Vegetable Seeds
• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea

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Heirloom Southern Giant Collards are long-lasting greens that provide that zippy, classic mustard green flavor!

Growing Instructions:

• Plant Bentley Seed Southern Giant collard green seeds 1/4 inch deep in early spring.
• Thin seedlings to 6 inches apart.
• Can be harvested throughout the growing season by removing outside leaves to encourage new growth.
• Great for container gardening!

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 1 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 6" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 360-365 Heirloom Collard Green Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 8,400
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-70°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1871 Southern Giant Vegetable Seeds
• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Small ears of this sweet corn fit perfectly on your plate! Yellow and juicy, it can be used for early planting and does well in cool soil. Enjoy fresh or freeze for later! A home gardener's favorite for years, Bentley Seeds Golden Bantam Corn is sure to become your favorite too!

Growing Instructions:

• After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 3 per foot.
• Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart.
• Roots are shallow, so use care when controlling weeds.
• A 10-6-4 fertilizer is recommended during early growth, but not after the ears begin to form.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: direct
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: about 3 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Spacing: 8" apart in rows 1.5 feet apart
• Depth: 1 1/2"
• Height: 5-6'
• Seeds/Oz: 200
• Seeds Per Packet: 25-30

Uses:

• Eat fresh or freeze.
• An excellent source of protein and is high in vitamin B6, iron, and magnesium.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1902 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Zea mays

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The benchmark for white and yellow sweet corn, Pearls & Gold Corn from Bentley Seeds is a backyard gardener's favorite! Sweet and tasty, it will soon be your favorite too. Enjoy fresh from the garden or freeze for later! This bi-colored variety is the standard for white and yellow sweet corn.

Growing Instructions:

• After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 3 per foot, 1.5 inches deep in the soil.
• Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart, in rows 1.5 feet apart.
• Roots are shallow, so use care when controlling weeds.
• Grows to about 8-10 feet tall.
• Harvest in about 3 months.
• A 10-6-4 fertilizer is recommended during the seedling stage.
• Non-GMO.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 3 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 8" apart
• Depth: 1.5 inches
• 45-55 Heirloom Corn Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 200
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Eat fresh or freeze.
• A delicious, sweet corn variety that can be enjoyed in many ways.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Zea mays

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Small ears of this sweet corn fit perfectly on your plate! Yellow and juicy, it can be used for early planting and does well in cool soil. Enjoy fresh or freeze for later! A home gardener's favorite for years, Bentley Seeds Heirloom Golden Bantam Corn is sure to become your favorite too!

Growing Instructions:

• After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 3 per foot.
• Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart.
• Roots are shallow, so use care when controlling weeds.
• A 10-6-4 fertilizer is recommended during early growth, but not after the ears begin to form.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: direct
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: about 3 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Spacing: 8" apart in rows 1.5 feet apart
• Depth: 1 1/2"
• Height: 5-6'
• Seeds/Oz: 200
• Seeds Per Packet: 25-30

Uses:

• Eat fresh or freeze.
• An excellent source of protein and is high in vitamin B6, iron, and magnesium.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1902 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Zea mays

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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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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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Crisp, white flesh and a smaller size make these heirloom 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
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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An easy and beautiful addition to your garden, the Black Beauty Eggplant has a wonderful flavor and classic oblong shape.

Growing Instructions:

• Start Bentley Seed Black Beauty seeds indoors about 6 weeks before the last frost date in your area.
• Transplant to a sunny location after all danger of frost has passed in the spring.
• Plant seedlings 24" apart in the garden or pots.
• Plants will need to be staked early in the season due to their large, heavy fruit.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 155-165 Black Beauty Eggplant Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 6,500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
• Sowing Method: Transplant

Uses:

• Ideal for grilling, baking, and sautéing.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1902 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Solanum melongena

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