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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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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

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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"

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Honeydew Melon is a delicious, colorful, and high-yielding melon that is perfect for any home garden. Protected by a golden skin, its electric green fruit is sweet, juicy, and refreshing. Enjoy it fresh off the vine or add it to a late summer fruit salad for an extra burst of flavor!

Growing Instructions:

• Bentley Seed Honeydew Melon seeds can be started indoors 4 weeks before the last frost or directly outside once the soil has warmed.
• When transplanting outdoors, avoid disturbing the roots.
• Plant in soil mounds or hills and thin to 2 of the best plants per hill.
• Fertilize during growth.
• Honeydew melons grow to about 3 feet tall.
• Harvest in approximately 3 months.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 ½ months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/2 inch
• Seeds Per Packet: 35-40
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75-85°F
• Sowing Method: Transplant

Uses:

• Ideal for fresh eating or adding to fruit salads.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
• 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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A favorite of ours for over 40 years due to its hearty flavor and disease resistance, the Ace 55 Tomato is a great classic. It produces a midsize fruit, perfect for various culinary uses.

Growing Instructions:
Start Ace 55 Tomato seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant the seedlings to a prepared garden bed or container after the danger of frost has passed. These tomato plants become bushy and require support from cages or a trellis.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 160-165 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 7500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Sowing Method: Transplant

Uses:
Ace 55 Tomatoes are great for fresh eating, sandwiches, salsas, or any dish that requires a hearty, flavorful tomato.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Seed Count: Approx. 160 seeds per 300 mg
• 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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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"

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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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Turnip greens are nutritious and tasty, even better straight from your garden! This 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"

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The classic Heirloom Yellow Crockneck 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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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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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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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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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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Bentley Seed Co.'s Tuscan Lacinato Kale, also known as Dinosaur Kale, is one of the best-tasting kale varieties available. It is a classic, easy-to-grow variety that produces an abundance of flavorful leaves. Bentley Seed's open-pollinated kale seeds are perfect for gardeners looking to grow this nutritious and versatile vegetable.

Growing Instructions:

• Start Bentley Seed Tuscan Lacinato kale seeds indoors about 6 weeks before the last frost date in your area.
• Once seedlings have two true sets of leaves, transplant them into the garden after the danger of frost has passed.
• Space plants about 12 inches apart, with rows 3 feet apart.
• Kale is frost-tolerant in the late season.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 36 inches apart
• Depth: 1/8 inch
• 225-235 Lacinato Kale Seeds Per Packet
• Tuscan Kale Seeds/Oz: 8,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 45-75°F
• Sowing Method: Direct sowing

Uses:

• A delicious and nutritious kale variety, great for salads, soups, and sautés.

Additional Information:

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

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One of the original heirlooms, the Beefsteak is a super-juicy tomato with a tender soft skin. A classic variety with an unbeatable flavor, it produces large fruit.

Growing Instructions:
Start 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 a cage or trellis. Harvest when the tomato is deep red and still firm.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: 3 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 110-120 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 7500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75F
• Sowing Method: Transplant
• Seed Count: Approx. 115 seeds per 300 mg

Uses:
Perfect for slicing, sandwiches, and salads, Beefsteak tomatoes are known for their rich flavor and large size, making them a favorite in many culinary dishes.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1885
• Plant Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Bentley Seed Heirloom Parris Island Romaine (1949) 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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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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