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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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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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Wholesome and beneficial, Detroit Red Beets Heirloom offer superb taste and heart health benefits, making them a great addition to your garden!

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
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Turnip greens are nutritious and tasty, even better straight from your garden! This Heirloom Seven Top 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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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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Exclusive heritage display includes 48 heirloom varieties of the most reliable tried and true vegetable and herb varieties!

Easy to assemble, our handsome and sturdy corrugated floor display comes with an assortment of heirloom vegetable and herb seed packets. Filled with our beautiful packets, this display is thoughtfully designed to give your customers an accessible and effortless shopping experience. 

Discover how to assemble your display with this video.

500 Piece Heritage Heirloom Vegetable and Herb Seed Packet Retail Point of Sale Corrugated Display Product Description:

500-COUNT CORRUGATED FLOOR SEED PACKET DISPLAY RACK with Heritage Heirloom Vegetable and Herb Seed Packets

Overall Dimensions:

• 22.5”W x 14”D x 63.5”H

Our 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. 

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Heirloom 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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A gourmet variety, the Heirloom 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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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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Heirloom Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce (1885) is an early-producing green leaf lettuce that is tender and curled, making it perfect for salads and sandwiches. Enjoy the fresh, crisp flavor of this classic variety in your garden!

Growing Instructions:

• Plant Bentley Seed Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce seeds in prepared soil 1/4 inch deep.
• Thin plants to 8" apart. The young thinnings can be eaten and are considered "baby greens."
• Pull the outside leaves regularly for fresh use to encourage the inside leaves to continue maturing.
• For a second harvest in the fall, plant again in late summer.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: About 1 month
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Spacing: 8" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 635-640 Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 25,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Great for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes.

Additional Information:

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

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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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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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Named for the mountains in Mexico from which they hail, these hot little Serrano Peppers pack a fiery heat. Ranging in color from green to yellow, orange, and red, they are hotter and smaller than their cousin, the jalapeño. Use them to add a spicy bite to salsas, dips, pickles, or chili oils—remove the inner ribs and seeds for less heat. Serrano Pepper Hotness measures between 10,000 and 25,000 Scoville units.

Growing Instructions:

• Start Bentley Seed Serrano seeds inside about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.
• When the first set of true leaves appears, 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)
• Sowing Method: Transplant
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 3 months
• Sun Requirement: Sun
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
• Spacing: 12" apart
• Depth: 1/4"
• Height: 5'
• Seeds/Oz: 5000
• Seeds Per Packet: 90-95

Uses:

• Use this hot chili in salsa, sauce, relish, or as a spice

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Capsicum
• 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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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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Heirloom 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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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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Just how productive can one small vegetable garden be? More productive than one might think! Colin McCrate and Brad Halm, former CSA growers and current owners of the Seattle Urban Farm Company, help readers boost their garden productivity by teaching them how to plan carefully, maximize production in every bed, get the most out of every plant, scale up systems to maximize efficiency, and expand the harvest season with succession planting, intercropping, and season extension.
 
Along with chapters devoted to the Five Tenets of a Productive Gardener (Plan Well to Get the Most from Your Garden; Maximize Production in Each Bed; Get the Most out of Every Plant; Scale up Tools and Systems for Efficiency; and Expand and Extend the Harvest), the book contains interactive tools that home gardeners can use to assist them in determining how, when, and what to plant; evaluating crop health; and planning and storing the harvest. For today’s vegetable gardeners who want to grow as much of their own food as possible, this guide offers expert advice and strategies for cultivating a garden that supplies what they need.