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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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Early, high-quality, and versatile, heirloom cauliflower is packed full of vitamins C, K, B6, and folate. What more could you need? Bentley Seed Snowball Seed is fast-growing and can thrive into the fall and winter.

Growing Instructions:

• Start seeds indoors about a month before the last frost date.
• Plant seedlings in a sunny location, about 24 inches apart.
• When the white head appears, tie the outer leaves over it to protect it from the sun and keep it white.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 75-80 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 9,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-80°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1884 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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Make Everyday Earth Day - Pollinator Flower Mix Seed Packets

Celebrate Earth Day every day with these eco-friendly wildflower seed packets! Perfect for Earth Day favors, these charming packets feature butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and a vibrant garden-inspired design. Made with recycled materials, they’re ideal for gifting to clients, coworkers, teachers, students, friends, and family.

When planted, this pollinator-friendly flower seed mix grows into a beautiful garden that attracts and supports bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, making it a thoughtful and sustainable Earth Day gift. Great for classroom activities, corporate events, giveaways, and eco-friendly celebrations.

Key Features:

• Butterfly, bee, and hummingbird design
• Wildflower mix to grow a pollinator garden
• Made with recycled, eco-friendly materials
• Perfect for Earth Day favors, gifts, or giveaways
• Supports bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators

Earth Day is April 22.

This packet will cover approximately 10 square feet of space.

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Pollinator Mix Wildflower Planting Directions:  

Prepare a bed of loose soil. Sprinkle seeds in prepared area and cover loosely with soil. Keep the area moist until the plants are about 6” tall. It really is that easy!

SEED INFORMATION:

• Lifecycle: annual/perennial mix
• Sun Requirement: sun
• Packet Weight: 400 mg
• Bloom Season: summer to fall
  
• Height: varies
• Uses: cut flowers
• Low Maintenance : yes
• Seeds per packet: 140-150 

Varieties Included:  Tall Mixed Centaurea, Pacific Beauty Calendula, Annual Baby's Breath, Perennial Lupine, Dwarf Sunspot Sunflower, Sensation Mix Cosmos, California Giants Mix Zinnia, Sulphur Bright Lights Mix Cosmos, Blue Flax, Clarkia, Rocket Imperial Mix Larkspur, African Daisy, Mixed Annual Phlox, Tall Spurred Northern Lights Snapdragon, Plains Coreopsis, and Black-Eyed Susan. 

Scientific Names: Centaurea cyanus, Tall Mixed Calendula officinalis 'Pacific Beauty' Gypsophila elegans Lupinus perennis Helianthus annuus 'Sunspot' Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sensation Mix' Zinnia elegans 'California Giants Mix' Cosmos sulphureus 'Bright Lights Mix' Linum perenne Clarkia unguiculata Delphinium consolida, Mixed Dimorphotheca sinuata Phlox drummondii, Mixed Linaria maroccana 'Northern Lights' Coreopsis tinctoria Rudbeckia hirta

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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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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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Tangy and sweet! This pepper is a must for sandwiches and salads, offering a great option for pepper lovers who don’t want the heat.

Growing Instructions:

• Start Bentley Seed Sweet Banana Pepper seeds 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.
• 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"
• Seeds Per Packet: 60-70 Sweet Banana Pepper Seeds

Uses:

• Great pepper for salads or sandwiches

Additional Information:

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

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No salad is complete without the cucumber! Bentley Seed Marketmore 76 cucumbers slice like a dream and are heat and disease tolerant. A great standard eating cucumber.

Growing Instructions:

• After the danger of frost has passed, plant seeds 6 inches apart.
• Can be planted in rows, hills, or pots.
• Give the vines space to spread out or provide a trellis for them to grow on.
• Be sure to pick regularly to encourage the most production from your plant.

We also carry these Bentley Seed cucumber seeds in bulk!

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 6" apart
• Depth: 3/4 inch
• 50-55 Marketmore Cucumber Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 950
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 80°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Uses:

• Ideal for slicing and fresh eating.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus

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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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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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Keep your garden free of harmful bugs with this classic flower! Bright and easy to grow, it will fill out garden beds and containers.

Growing Instructions:
In a prepared garden bed or container, plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Thin seedlings to 8" apart.

Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Annual
Sowing Method: Direct sow
Time to Maturity: 2 months
Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
Sun Requirement: Sun
Ideal Germination: 70-75°F
Spacing: 8"
Depth: Surface
Height: 6-10"
Seeds/Oz: 10,000
Seeds Per Packet: 185-195
Low Maintenance: Yes

Uses:
Cut flowers
Containers
Garden beds

Additional Information:
Plant Scientific Name: Tagetes
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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A perennial vegetable, plant Heirloom Mary Washington Asparagus once and enjoy delicious spears season after season.

Initial cuttings will be ready in about two years, and then harvested annually thereafter. Asparagus is worth the wait! Healthy and succulent, you can grill or freeze your harvest for later.

Growing Instructions:

• Start indoors 8-12 weeks before your last frost and keep the seeds moist.
• Seedlings will emerge in 10-14 days.
• Alternatively, you can direct sow in the spring when the soil temperature is 60°F or warmer.
• Harden off seedlings and transplant them to a permanent bed that won’t be disturbed once they reach 6-10 inches tall.
• Important: Do not harvest during the first year. Wait until late fall to cut back the tops for regrowth the following year.
• Harvest begins in 24 months.
  

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Perennial (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Transplant or direct sow
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: 24 months
• Sun Requirement: Full Sun is ideal
• Germination Temperature: 60°F or warmer
• Spacing: 2" apart
• Planting Depth: 1/2"
• Height: 9"
• Seeds Per Ounce: 360
• Seeds Per Packet: 50

Uses:

Eating and freezing; rich in nutrients such as fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1900
• Plant Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis
• 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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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

Uses:
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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The Heirloom 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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Early, high-quality, and versatile, cauliflower is packed full of vitamins C, K, B6, and folate. What more could you need? Bentley Seed Snowball Seed is fast-growing and can thrive into the fall and winter.

Growing Instructions:

• Start seeds indoors about a month before the last frost date.
• Plant seedlings in a sunny location, about 24 inches apart.
• When the white head appears, tie the outer leaves over it to protect it from the sun and keep it white.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 2 months
• Sun Requirement: full sun
• Spacing: 24" apart
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• 75-80 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 9,000
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-80°F
• Sowing Method: Direct

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1884 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

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This disease-resistant variety is known for its heat and drought tolerance. It produces lots of bright red, smooth, 5-7 ounce tomatoes and is ideal for southern climates.

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 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"
• 110-120 Seeds Per Packet

Uses:
Great for making sauces or tomato paste.

Additional Information:

• Plant Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• 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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Give back to nature with this gorgeous bee feed flower mix! It provides nectar and pollen to honey bees, wild bees, and other pollinators. It’s also ideal for borders and garden beds. Enjoy!

This bee feed mix is a blend of annual and perennial flowers that provide nectar and pollen to wild bees, honey bees, and other pollinators. It is well suited for maintained landscapes such as garden beds, borders, and managed meadows. It contains early, mid, and late blooming flowers to provide bee forage all season long. The flowers are suitable for both short-tongued and long-tongued bees and come in a wide range of colors for an attractive display. We also carry bulk wildflower seeds for bees!

Growing Instructions:
Prepare a bed of loose soil. Sprinkle bee feed seeds in the prepared area and cover loosely with soil. Keep the area moist until the plants are about 6" tall. It really is that easy!

Seed Information:
Lifecycle: Annual/Perennial mix
Time to Maturity: Varies
Sun Requirement: Sun
Spacing: 3"
Depth: 0.25"
Seeds Per Packet: 595-600
Bloom Season: Early summer to fall
Height: Varies
Low Maintenance: Yes
Region: North America

Uses:
Bee attractant
Ideal for borders and garden beds
Provides nectar and pollen for a variety of pollinators

Additional Information:
Bee Feed Flower Mix Breakdown:
Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Purple Coneflower, California Poppy, Blue Flax, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Annual Baby’s Breath, Corn Poppy, Crimson Clover, Siberian Wallflower, Clasping Coneflower, Indian Blanket, Baby Blue-Eyes, China Aster, Plains Coreopsis, Sweet Alyssum, Lavender Hyssop, Bergamot, Globe Gilia, New England Aster.
Plant Scientific Name: Various
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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