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Bentley Seed Co.'s Florence Fennel is a sweet, anise-flavored plant that offers both flavorful leaves and a bulbous root. This versatile fennel adds a licorice flavor to many dishes or can be enjoyed raw for a refreshing taste.

Growing Instructions:

• After the danger of frost has passed, plant Bentley Seed Florence Fennel seeds 1/8 inch deep in prepared soil.
• Thin plants to 10 inches apart.
• As plants grow, ensure the bulb remains covered to keep it white.
• Prefers humus-rich soil.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 10 inches apart
• Depth: 1/8 inch
• 245-250 Florence Fennel Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 7,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 65°F
• Sowing Method: Direct sowing

Uses:

• Adds a licorice flavor to many dishes.
• Can be enjoyed raw for a fresh taste.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare
• Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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No need for a fire extinguisher with our Jalapeño M Seeds! Although this falls into the "hot" category, this popular pepper won’t have you running for the water fountain! Bentley Seed Jalapeño M Pepper Hotness measures 3,5008,000 Scoville units. This is a great, versatile hot pepper for salsa or seasoning.

Growing Instructions:

• Start 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 bed or larger containers.
• Peppers like to be warm, so be sure to keep roots mulched.
• Harvest: 3 months.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual
• Time to Maturity: 3 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/4"
• Seed Count: Approx. 74 seeds per 400mg
• Seeds Per Packet: 60-70

Uses:

• Great pepper for salsa.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Looking to put a little zip in your step? Look no further than these Long Red Cayenne Peppers! Small, thin, and prolific on the plant, these little zingers pack some heat. Great for drying or eating fresh! The longer they stay on the plant, the hotter they get, measuring 30,00050,000 SHUs.

Growing Instructions:

• Start Bentley Seed Long Red Cayenne 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 bed or larger containers.
• Peppers like to be warm, so be sure to keep roots mulched.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 ½ months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/4"
• Seed Count: 75-85 Long Red Cayenne Pepper Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 5000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
• Sowing Method: Transplant

Uses:

• Great for drying or eating fresh.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1883 Heirloom Cayenne Pepper Seeds
• Plant Scientific Name: Capsicum
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Red means hot! These babies pack a tasty punch as they go from yellow to red. The longer they stay on the vine, the hotter the pepper. Perfect for the spice lover! Bentley Seed Hungarian Hot Wax peppers have a wide Scoville unit range of 5,000 to 15,000.

Growing Instructions:

• Start seeds inside about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.
• When the first set of true leaves appear, transplant to 2-inch 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.
• Harvest in approximately 3 months.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual
• Time to Maturity: 3 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/4"
• Seed Count: Approx. 70 seeds per 400mg
• Seeds Per Packet: 70-80

Uses:

• Great pepper for salsa or seasoning.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Heirloom Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard plants produce fresh, nutritious greens throughout the season. They are great when steamed or boiled and also hold up well in soups. Swiss Chard is sometimes referred to as Silverbeet.

Growing Instructions:
Scatter seeds in a prepared garden or container after the danger of frost has passed. Thin seedlings to 6" apart. When the plants reach 10" tall, pick leaves as needed from the outside of the plant, or cut the whole plant 2" from the ground. It will regrow! This variety is a prolific producer.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 1 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 6" apart
• Depth: 1/2 inch
• 220-225 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 1500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-65°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:
Swiss Chard is great for steaming, boiling, or adding to soups and salads. It’s a versatile green packed with nutrients.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1924
• Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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This handsome black metal wreath comes with a carefully curated selection of our exclusive proven-winner Heirloom Home Gardener Vegetable and Herb Seed Packets — the perfect choices for any gardening enthusiast.

A uniquely attractive way to display your customer-favorite Bentley Seed packets! 

NEW and IMPROVED! Mount your display wreath to a wall to quickly access seed packets for general gardening use or give the wreath as a thank you gift or promotional giveaway to delight family, friends and customers! Reuse your display wreath to refill it with best-selling seed packets all year round!

If you are a retailer - our vegetable packet wreath is a uniquely attractive way to display your customer-favorite Bentley Seed packets! 

Black metal wreath (when empty) dimensions are 15”x15”

**Make sure to keep out of direct sunlight, heat and humidity.**
 
This is a product designed by a small family-owned business in upstate NY. Packets include an MRSP of $2.49 and are all non-gmo seeds. 

 *Available varieties are subject to substitution.

20 Packet Wreath Includes one each of:

Arugula, Rouquette

Beans, Provider

Beets, Detroit

Broccoli, Green Sprouting

Cabbage, Copenhagen Market

Carrot, Nantes

Celery, Tall Utah

Corn, Bantam

Cucumber, Marketmore

Eggplant, Black Beauty

Lettuce, Parris Island Romaine

Lettuce, Simpson’s Curled

Onion, Sweet Yellow

Peas, Sugar Ann Snap

Pepper, California Wonder

Pepper, Long Red Cayenne

Radish, Sparkler

Spinach, Bloomsdale Savoy

Squash, Zucchini

Watermelon, Crimson Sweet

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This little beauty is a perfect choice to add a little spice to your life. This very hot pepper is easy to grow and harvest. Bentley Seed Habanero Orange peppers score 350,000 units on the Scoville scale.

Growing Instructions:

• Start Bentley Seed Habanero Orange seeds inside about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.
• When the first set of true leaves appear, transplant to 2-inch 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.
• Harvest in approximately 3 months.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual
• Time to Maturity: 3 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/4"
• Seeds Per Packet: 110-115

Uses:

• Great pepper for salsa or seasoning.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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This Heirloom Table Queen Squash variety produces an abundance of tasty fruit, and you'll be able to enjoy its sweet, excellent flavor throughout the winter months due to its excellent storage quality. It's also fantastic for baking!

Growing Instructions:
After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in a prepared garden bed or hills. Thin to 18" apart. You can also start the seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost date. This variety produces fruit on a compact bush plant, making it ideal for limited space or raised bed gardens.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 3 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 18" apart
• Depth: 1/2 inch
• 30-40 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 375
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:
This squash is perfect for baking and is also great for soups, roasting, and making pies.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1913
• Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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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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If you have the space to grow pumpkins, these are an excellent choice! The perfect size for Jack O' Lanterns, with the added benefit of great flavor for cooking. Heirloom Jack O' Lantern Pumpkins are a fun and delicious fall vegetable!

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.
• If possible, water during extended dry periods to encourage better fruit production.

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: 20-25 Seeds
• Seeds/Oz: 225
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Perfect for fall decorations and cooking

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita
• 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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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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This historic turnip variety is the most popular in the home garden. With its traditional flavor, the Purple Top Turnip is great for storage. Enjoy both the roots and the greens of this versatile vegetable.

Growing Instructions:
Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in a prepared garden bed. Thin to 6" apart. Can be planted throughout the season but prefers cooler fall conditions.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 6" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 835-845 seeds per packet
• Seeds/Oz: 9,500
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:
Purple Top Turnips are perfect for roasting, mashing, or using in soups and stews. The greens are also edible and nutritious.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1881
• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Bentley Seed Co. is proud to offer this garden essential that brings vibrant gold, yellow, and orange hues to your garden. Perfect for containers, these flowers add a cheerful touch to any space. This tall variety is great for integrating into both flower and vegetable gardens to help repel pests.

Growing Instructions:
In a prepared garden bed or container, plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Thin seedlings to 12" apart.

Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Annual
Time to Maturity: Seeds will sprout in 15-20 days, blooming in about 8 weeks.
Sun Requirement: Sun
Spacing: 12"
Depth: 1/4 inch
140-145 Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
Height: 36"
Low Maintenance: Yes
Seeds/Oz: 6000
Sowing Method: Direct Sow

Uses:
Cut flowers
Containers
Garden beds

Additional Information:
Plant Scientific Name: Tagetes
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 Heirloom 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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Curated for the most popular and easy to grow varieties of vegetables! No assembly required- just place the header on the top!

Our compact corrugated display is ideal for a cash-wrap counter to instill impulse buys or for a small tabletop anywhere in your retail space. Filled with a carefully curated collection of 250 bright and eye-catching vegetable seed packets, this display is thoughtfully designed to give your customers a quick and easy shopping experience.

250 Piece Vegetable Seed Packet Retail POS Corrugated Display Product Description:

250 VEGETABLE PACKET COUNTERTOP DISPLAY RACK

• 14.5”W x 7”D x 13.5”H
• Corrugated countertop displays

Outright Sale Program

Our Outright Sale Program has some of the highest profit margins in the industry and two great options. Need the display? We've got you covered, our pre-picked assortments come packed in their displays (excludes 2,000 wire rack) all you need to do is set them up. Don't need a display? Still got you covered, we have the same great pre-picked assortments now available without the display. Feel free to put them throughout your store, or in whatever display you might have.

WHAT'S IN MY DISPLAY

Please contact our retail sales team for questions regarding custom assortments, sales@bentleyseeds.com

Assortments can be subject to slight substitutions based on availability.

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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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A true summer classic, Rutgers tomatoes are thick-fleshed and one of the most flavorful varieties. They are perfect for sandwiches, burgers, and salads!

Growing Instructions:
Start Rutgers 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. Harvest when the tomato is red from bottom to top.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual
• Harvest: 2.5 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Spacing: 18"
• Depth: 1/4"

Uses:
Ideal for sandwiches, burgers, and salads due to their thick, juicy flesh and rich flavor.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• 135-145 Rutgers tomato seeds per packet
• Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Enjoyed for its mild garlic flavor and delicate white flowers, garlic chives are a perfect addition to bouquets, salads, dips, and soups.

Growing Instructions:
In a prepared garden bed, plant seeds 1/8" deep after the danger of frost has passed. Keep the soil moist until seedlings begin to emerge. Thin to 6" apart.

Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Perennial
Time to Maturity: About 3 months
Sun Requirement: Sun/part shade
Spacing: 6" apart
Depth: 1/8 inch
105-110 Seeds Per Packet
Bloom Season: Summer
Height: 12"
Low Maintenance: Yes
Seeds/Oz: 8,000
Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:
Edible, flower, garden bed

Additional Information:
Plant Scientific Name: Allium tuberosum
Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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