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Bright, mild, and fresh Bentley Seed Mild Mix Microgreens are ready to harvest in just two weeks from sowing in your window! Grow these vitamin-rich greens year-round indoors to add a burst of color and nutrition to your meals. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, omelettes, soups, avocado toast, and more. Sometimes referred to as "baby greens," this mix includes a combination of Beet, Cabbage, Pak Choi, Swiss Chard, and Kohlrabi.

Growing Instructions:

• Plant in prepared soil 1/4 inch deep.
• Sow every 10 days for a continual harvest.
• Seed thickly and grow indoors in a container or greenhouse.
• Heat can speed up germination, but ensure the soil stays moist.
• Keep the seeds dark until they sprout to prevent legginess, then provide regular light and water.
• Trim microgreens when they reach 1-2" with scissors and wash before eating.
• Harvest in 10-15 days.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Direct sow
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: 10-15 Days
• Sun Requirement: Dark then sun
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55°F
• Spacing: 1/4"
• Depth: 1/4"
• Height: 1.5-3"
• Seeds/Oz: 15,500
• Seeds Per Packet: 920-930
• Seeding Rate (per 10"x 20" tray): 18 grams

Uses:

• Great for garnishes, smoothies, salads, and more. Packed with antioxidants and nutrients like potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, and copper.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Names: Beta vulgaris, Brassica oleracea, Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis, Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris, Brassica olearcea var. gongylodes
• 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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Add vibrant color and excellent flavor to your salads with Bentley Seed Red Salad Bowl Lettuce. This variety provides a constant supply of fresh greens, perfect for any salad lover.

Growing Instructions:

• Plant Bentley Seed Red Salad Bowl Lettuce seeds in prepared soil 1/4 inch deep.
• Thin plants to 12" apart. The young thinnings can be eaten and are considered "baby greens."
• Be sure to pick the outside leaves regularly for a continuous supply and to encourage continued growth.
• For a second harvest in the fall, plant again in late summer.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Direct
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 1 ½ months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 60°F
• Spacing: 8"
• Depth: 1/4"
• Height: 6-10"
• Seeds/Oz: 25,000
• 715-725 Red Salad Bowl Seeds Per Packet

Uses:

• Perfect for small leaf salads and a good source of potassium, magnesium, and vitamin K.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1951
• Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa
• 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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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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A wonderful choice for sweet onions! Mild and sweet in flavor, the Yellow Sweet Spanish onion is loved for its uniform round shape and resistance to disease, making it a reliable and flavorful addition to your garden.

Growing Instructions:

• As soon as the soil can be prepared, plant Bentley Seed Yellow Sweet Spanish onion seeds 1/4" deep.
• Thin to 4" apart.
• These onions prefer full-day sunlight, so be sure to plant in an area that receives maximum sunlight.
• Keep the area free of weeds, as onions do not compete well with them.
• Great for both garden beds and containers.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 6" apart
• Depth: 1/8"
• 135-145 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 9000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 50-85°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Yellow Sweet Spanish onions are perfect for adding a mild, sweet flavor to salads, sandwiches, and many other dishes.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: Pre-1900 Heirloom
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Bentley Seed Parris Island Romaine is a classic Romaine lettuce that’s perfect for your garden. Known for its tasty, heat-resistant leaves, this variety is a must-have for any gardener looking to grow a high-quality Romaine lettuce.

Growing Instructions:

• Plant Bentley Seed Parris Island Romaine seeds in prepared soil 1/4 inch deep.
• Thin plants to 8" apart. The young thinnings can be eaten and are considered "baby greens" or micro greens.
• The "meaty" leaves are perfect for Caesar salads.
• For a second harvest in the fall, plant again in late summer.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 8" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 905-910 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 25,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 50°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Ideal for Caesar salads and other fresh, crisp dishes.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1952
• Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa
• 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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Bentley Seed Co. Evergreen Bunching Onions

Sweet, mild, and tender, these Evergreen Bunching Onions, also known as scallions, are perfect for cooking or eating raw. They provide fresh flavor and can be grown in small spaces, making them a great addition to any garden.

Growing Instructions:

• As soon as the soil can be prepared, plant seeds 1/4" deep.
• Thin plants to a spacing of 6" apart.
• These onions do not produce large bulbs but can be grown in small spaces.
• Build up hills of soil around the bottom of the stalks to encourage more white onion growth under the surface, maximizing your harvest.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 6" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 275-285 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 9000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 50-85°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Perfect for salads, garnishes, or added to cooked dishes. These onions are a mild and tender addition to many recipes.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: Pre-1900
• Plant Scientific Name: Allium cepa
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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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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Heirloom jubilee tomatoes (1943) are delicious, bright, and cheery. This lovely fruit is a wonderful addition to any salad or sandwich. Juicy and hearty, it can be used for any meal and features an attractive yellow color.

Growing Instructions:
Start Jubilee tomato seeds inside about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant to a prepared garden bed or container after the danger of frost has passed. Tomatoes get bushy and need support from cages or a trellis.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Transplant
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: 2.5 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 70-80°F
• Spacing: 18"
• Depth: 1/4"
• Height: 4'
• Seeds/Oz: 7,500
• Seeds Per Packet: 100-110 Jubilee tomato seeds

Uses:
Great for making sauces or tomato paste. High in fiber, vitamins C and K, potassium, folate, and lycopene, an antioxidant.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1943
• Plant Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• 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
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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The 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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Clemson Spineless Okra is a traditional Southern favorite known for its high yields. A home garden standard, this variety provides you with a generous supply of tender pods and edible white flowers. It’s perfect for soups, gumbo, and other delicious dishes. Fun to grow and harvest, Clemson Spineless Okra is sure to be a garden favorite.

Growing Instructions:

• After the danger of frost has passed, plant Bentley Seed Clemson Spineless Okra seeds in a prepared garden bed or container.
• Clip pods frequently to encourage continued production.
• Avoid leaving larger pods on the plant, as they can become tough and less tasty.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 55-60 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Perfect for soups, gumbo, and other Southern dishes. Edible white flowers are also a unique addition.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1939
• Plant Scientific Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Bake or boil Heirloom 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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Bentley Seed Co.'s American Flag Leeks are a delicious addition to soups, stews, and salads. They are also fantastic on the grill! Leeks have a long history, dating back to the ancient Egyptians, and are one of the oldest vegetables cultivated by humans.

Growing Instructions:

• Start Bentley Seed American Flag leek seeds indoors about 8-10 weeks before the last frost date.
• Transplant seedlings into a prepared garden or container when they are about 2 inches tall.
• Keep the stems covered with soil to maintain their white color.
• Leeks are ready for harvest after a few light frosts.
• These heirloom leek seeds are also available in bulk.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 6 inches apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 160-165 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 11,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
• Sowing Method: Transplant

Uses:

• Perfect for soups, stews, salads, and grilling.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1870
• Plant Scientific Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
• 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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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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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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