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Bentley Seed Co.'s Heirloom 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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Nothing compares to the lovely fine texture and taste of Heirloom 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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Bentley Seed Buttercrunch Lettuce is a tender, crisp Bibb variety known for its smooth texture and buttery flavor. It is a reliable grower that performs well in both garden beds and containers, making it a great choice for home gardeners. These spring planting seeds are ideal for early-season planting and produce fresh, leafy harvests throughout the growing season.

Perfect for salads and everyday use, Buttercrunch lettuce is easy to grow and well-suited for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. These non-GMO seeds for summer garden growth offer a consistent, high-quality harvest that fits well in any backyard or container garden setup.

Growing Instructions:

• Plant Bentley Seed Buttercrunch 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."
• For a second harvest in the fall, plant again in late summer.
• We also carry bulk lettuce seeds!

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 ½ months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 545-550 Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 25,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Perfect for fresh salads and sandwiches.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1963
• Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Bentley Seed Co.'s Red Russian Kale is a great source of calcium and produces beautiful, full leaves with a stunning crimson spine. This kale variety is just as fun to look at as it is to eat, making it a wonderful addition to any garden.

Growing Instructions:

• Start indoors a few weeks before the danger of frost has passed.
• Once seedlings have two true sets of leaves, transplant them into the garden.
• Space plants about 3 feet apart.
• Kale is frost-tolerant, making it perfect for cooler climates.
• In the Northeast, start Red Russian kale seeds indoors around April for transplanting in June.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual
• Time to Maturity: 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 3 feet apart
• Depth: 1/8 inch
• 165-175 Red Russian Kale Seeds Per Packet

Uses:

• Very productive plant, high in calcium, and perfect for various dishes.

Additional Information:

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

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Bentley Seed Co.'s Dwarf Siberian Kale is known for being one of the best-tasting kale varieties available. These beautiful, dark green plants are highly productive and also rich in calcium, making them a nutritious addition to any garden.

Growing Instructions:

• Start dwarf Siberian kale seeds indoors around April for transplanting into the garden in June.
• Once seedlings have two true sets of leaves, transplant them into the garden.
• Space plants about 3 feet apart.
• Kale is frost-tolerant, making it suitable for cooler climates.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual
• Time to Maturity: 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 3 feet apart
• Depth: 1/8 inch
• 180-185 Dwarf Siberian Kale Seeds Per Packet
• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea

Uses:

• A highly productive plant, perfect for a generous harvest.
• Rich in calcium, making it a great addition to your diet.

Additional Information:

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

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A gourmet variety, the French Breakfast radish features an oblong shape with red skin, white flesh, and a traditional radish flavor. These radishes grow super quickly, allowing you to add them to your salads and sandwiches in just 3-4 weeks.

Growing Instructions:
After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 1/4" deep in prepared soil. Thin seedlings to 1" to 3" apart. Plant in early spring and again in the fall, about 2 months before the first frost. Water regularly for the best tasting radish. French Breakfast radishes are very easy to grow and are the standard for slicing radishes. They are also great for container gardening.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 1 month
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 3" apart
• Depth: 1/4"
• 245-255 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 sliced into sandwiches. They offer a mild, peppery flavor and a crisp texture.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1884
• Plant Scientific Name: Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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One of the original heirlooms, the Heirloom 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 Buttercrunch Lettuce (1963) offers a tender, crisp, buttery flavor and is an excellent grower. This variety is a great all-around Bibb lettuce, perfect for your garden or containers!

Growing Instructions:

• Plant Bentley Seed Buttercrunch 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."
• For a second harvest in the fall, plant again in late summer.
• We also carry bulk lettuce seeds!

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 ½ months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 545-550 Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 25,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Perfect for fresh salads and sandwiches.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1963
• Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Bake or boil 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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One of the classic heirloom 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Add vibrant color and excellent flavor to your salads with Bentley Seed Heirloom 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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