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A beautiful reminder of gratitude and blessings, our vibrantly illustrated packets are filled with our signature Wildflower Seed Mix. This specially created seed blend produces beautiful blooms that provide bees, butterflies, and birds with nourishing nectar and pollen, critical shade, shelter, and habitat.
A pleasure to give or to grow, these pretty packets are ideal as a favor for all your special events or as a thoughtful add to a greeting card, floral bouquet, or gardening gift basket. Thankful. Grateful. Blessed.
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
- 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
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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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
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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.
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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Bring the delightful aroma of this classic Heirloom Rosemary 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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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
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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!
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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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.
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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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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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
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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!
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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These heirloom 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: 1884
- Plant Scientific Name: Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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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
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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
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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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An easy and beautiful addition to your garden, the Heirloom 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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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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The Heirloom California Wonder bell pepper is a standard for your garden! Nicely sized and versatile for cooking, freezing, or enjoying fresh. These peppers can be harvested at the green stage or allowed to ripen for a few weeks to turn red. Both colors are delicious!
Growing Instructions:
- Start Bentley Seed California Wonder 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 beds or larger containers.
- Peppers like to be warm, so be sure to keep the roots mulched.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 2 1/2 months
- Sun Requirement: Sun
- Spacing: 12" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- Seeds/Oz: 5000
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
- Sowing Method: Transplant
Uses:
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1928 Heirloom
- Plant Scientific Name: Capsicum
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
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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.
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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