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Asparagus
Jersey Knight- Vigorous variety, has high yields and excellent disease tolerance. The Knight produces the best spear quality of all the Jersey male hybrids. Performs well in warmer climates. Green spears with purple bracts.

High Yield All Male Hybrid Asparagus Plant once, harvest for decades!
Dr. Howard Ellison of Rutgers University spent 35 years searching for the secret of super productive, disease resistant asparagus, and we are proud to offer the fruits of his research. Jersey Knight yields almost twice as many spears as the old Washington strains and requires far less labor to maintain.
These all-male hybrid crowns are resistant to all the major asparagus diseases and will be ready to harvest the year after planting, with yields rising each spring until maturity

Purple Passion- Prolific, large, good flavor, open pollinated purple variety.
Grown just like regular asparagus!
A striking new variety of asparagus, vigorous and productive as green types, but with deep purple stem color that adds that last touch to cold salads and crudités. Steam briefly (less than two minutes) to preserve the rich color. The dark purple stems stand out in the garden, making them easier to see, and easier to harvest.

For the ultimate in gourmet treats, heap hay over the row six inches deep and the spears will grow up through it; harvest at soil level just as they peek through for pale white asparagus.

Roots Available in Spring Only.

Bean, Blue Lake Bush
Bean-Blue Lake Bush 58 days
One of the most popular varieties of snap bean grown today! Plump, tender pods; slow-developing seeds; resistant to bean mosaic. Pods are 5½ to 6½ inches long, and have white seeds. Has both excellent flavor and texture! If the soil has warmed before the average last-frost date, an early planting may be made a 7-10 days before frost date. Assure a continuous supply of snap beans by planting every 2-4 weeks until early August. Plant 1” deep, 2-4” apart in rows 18-24” apart. Harvest when the pods are firm, crisp and fully elongated, but before the seed within the pod has developed significantly. Pick beans after the dew is off the plants, and they are thoroughly dry. Picking beans from wet plants can spread bean bacterial blight, a disease that seriously damages the plants. Be careful not to break the stems or branches, which are brittle on most bean varieties. The bean plant continues to form new flowers and produces more beans if pods are continually removed before the seeds mature.

Package: 42 grams, approx. 150 seeds

Bean, Blue Lake Pole
Bean-Blue Lake Pole 64 days
One of the most popular varieties of snap bean grown today! Plump, tender pods; slow-developing seeds; resistant to bean mosaic. Pods are 5½ to 6½ inches long, and have white seeds. Has both excellent flavor and texture! If the soil has warmed before the average last-frost date, an early planting may be made a 7-10 days before frost date. Assure a continuous supply of snap beans by planting every 2-4 weeks until early August. Harvest when the pods are firm, crisp and fully elongated, but before the seed within the pod has developed significantly. Pick beans after the dew is off the plants, and they are thoroughly dry. Picking beans from wet plants can spread bean bacterial blight, a disease that seriously damages the plants.
SOWING: Plant outdoors in late spring after weather has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Plant 4-6 seeds per pole in hills. Plant seeds on their side covering seed with 1-1 ½” fine soil firmed down.
SPACING: Provide 2 ½ -3’ between hills. When planted in rows space rows 3 feet apart.
THINNING: Thin to 3 strongest plants per pole in hills, when they are about 4” tall. Thin to 4-6” apart in rows.
GERMINATION: 1-2 weeks depending upon soil and weather conditions. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.

Package: 42 grams. approx. 150 seeds

Bean, Burpee Lima
Bean –Lima Bush 65-75 days
Bush varieties mature earlier than pole limas and don't need support. Easy to shell. Clusters of 5 or 6 pods, 5-1/2" long and slightly curved, each containing 4 or 5 large, flat, oval beans.
They are not cold hardy plants. Do not plant until soil is warm. Lima beans have a harder time sprouting than other beans. Plant your Lima bean seeds outdoors directly in the soil, 14 days after your last frost date, and when night time temperatures are 75 F. For a quicker start, you can soak your seeds 1 to 4 hours in warm water. If you soak the seeds too long, they will split or rot and will not germinate! Lima beans do not like soil that is too moist and require lots of room in the garden.
Packed with good nutrition! The shelled "peas" are rich in immunity-boosting foliate and are a good source of fiber. They are very high in protein (20%), low in fat, and high in Vitamin B1.
Sow Outside: Spring, 1-2 weeks after average last frost. If weather is still cool and wet, wait until it warms up. When to Sow Inside: Sow directly outside. Seed Depth: 1 1/2 - 2" Seed Spacing: 4"-8" Row Spacing: 30" Days to Emerge: 5-18 Thinning: thin to 4"-8"

Package: 42 grams-approx.40 seeds

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Bean, Calico Lima
Bean – Calico Pole Lima 75 days
Also known as Christmas Lima Butter Bean.
Large, colorful beans have rich, full-bodied flavor fresh or dried. Speckled Calico Pole Lima Beans sturdy plants grow 6-7 ft. tall and produce heavily despite severe summer heat. Lima beans prefer warm to hot growing conditions. Plant in well-drained soil after the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Harvest when pods become plump; eat the meaty seeds either fresh or dried.
They are not cold hardy plants. Do not plant until soil is warm. Lima beans have a harder time sprouting than other beans. Plant your Lima bean seeds outdoors directly in the soil, 14 days after your last frost date, and when night time temperatures are 75 F. For a quicker start, you can soak your seeds 1 to 4 hours in warm water. If you soak the seeds too long, they will split or rot and will not germinate! Lima beans do not like soil that is too moist and require lots of room in the garden.

Packed with good nutrition! The shelled "peas" are rich in immunity-boosting foliate and are a good source of fiber. They are very high in protein (20%), low in fat, and high in Vitamin B1.
Sow Outside in the Spring, 1-2 weeks after average last frost. If weather is still cool and wet, wait until it warms up.
Seed Depth: 1 1/2 - 2"
Seed Spacing: 4"-8"
Row Spacing: 30"
Days to Emerge: 5-18
Thinning: thin to 4"-8"
Package: 42 grams -approx.40 seeds

Bean, Contender Bush
Bean-Contender Bush 40 days
The Contender is the earliest bean we could find. Tasty, stringless, and it takes only 40 days from sowing to harvest. You just won't find an earlier bean. Contender will tolerate hot temperatures and mildew and is very productive. Like other snap beans, Contender is stringless and excellent cooked or eaten right out of the garden. The beans are 6 inches long, thick, and slightly curved. The plants are 12 to 20 inches tall. If the soil has warmed before the average last-frost date, an early planting may be made a 7-10 days before frost date. Assure a continuous supply of snap beans by planting every 2-4 weeks until early August. Harvest when the pods are firm, crisp and fully elongated, but before the seed within the pod has developed significantly. Pick beans after the dew is off the plants, and they are thoroughly dry. Picking beans from wet plants can spread bean bacterial blight, a disease that seriously damages the plants.

Sow Outside in late spring after weather has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Plant 4-6 seeds per pole in hills. Plant seeds on their side covering seed with 1-1 ½” fine soil firmed down.
Seed Depth: 1-1 1/2"
Seed Spacing: 2-4".
Row Spacing: Space rows 3 feet apart.
Time to Emerge: 1-2 weeks depending upon soil and weather conditions. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
Thinning: When they are about 4” tall, Thin to 4-6” apart in rows.

Package: 42 grams -approx. 90 seeds

Bean, Golden Wax
Bean-Golden Wax 50-58 days
Heavy producer of top-quality pods that are large, flat and totally stringless. Rich golden color won't fade during processing. Pods are packed with plump, brown-eyed seeds. 16-18" high, upright and compact. The 5" golden yellow pods are long, thick, flat, straight and tender. Excellent home garden variety. Has both excellent flavor and texture! If the soil has warmed before the average last-frost date, an early planting may be made a 7-10 days before frost date. Assure a continuous supply of snap beans by planting every 2-4 weeks until early August. Plant 1” deep, 2-4” apart in rows 18-24” apart. Harvest when the pods are firm, crisp and fully elongated, but before the seed within the pod has developed significantly. Pick beans after the dew is off the plants, and they are thoroughly dry. Picking beans from wet plants can spread bean bacterial blight, a disease that seriously damages the plants. Be careful not to break the stems or branches, which are brittle on most bean varieties. The bean plant continues to form new flowers and produces more beans if pods are continually removed before the seeds mature.

Package: 42 grams -approx. 150 seeds

Bean, Kentucky Wonder Pole
Bean-Kentucky Wonder Pole 66-70 days
Popular, heavy producing Pole Bean. Excellent for eating fresh, freezing or canning when pods are young. Makes a good shell bean when left to mature fully. Long, flat, slightly curved 8’ green pods grow in clusters. Stringless when young.
If the soil has warmed before the average last-frost date, an early planting may be made a 7-10 days before frost date. Assure a continuous supply of snap beans by planting every 2-4 weeks until early August. Harvest when the pods are firm, crisp and fully elongated, but before the seed within the pod has developed significantly. Pick beans after the dew is off the plants, and they are thoroughly dry. Picking beans from wet plants can spread bean bacterial blight, a disease that seriously damages the plants.

SOWING: Plant outdoors in late spring after weather has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Plant 4-6 seeds per pole in hills. Plant seeds on their side covering seed with 1-1 ½” fine soil firmed down.
SPACING: Provide 2 ½ -3’ between hills. When planted in rows space rows 3 feet apart.
THINNING: Thin to 3 strongest plants per pole in hills, when they are about 4” tall. Thin to 4-6” apart in rows.
GERMINATION: 1-2 weeks depending upon soil and weather conditions. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.

Package: 42 grams -approx. 150 seeds

Bean, Pinto
Beans - Pinto 60-90 days
This bean is a popular choice for Mexican cuisine! The half-runner type 20 inch plants produce light tan seeds with brown speckles. May be eaten as a green, snap bean when young. Also delicious when used as refried beans! Use green as snap beans, dry for soup. Light brown, mottled seeds have extra-meaty texture.
Sow the seeds 1 inch deep, about 6 inches apart, in rows 18 inches apart. Beans do best in single row planting where they have room on either side for maximum production. Plant after all danger of frost has past. Do not plant too soon! If the soil has not warmed sufficiently, the seeds will rot in the ground before they germinate.

Package: 42 grams -approx. 150 seeds

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Bean, Purple Bush
Bean-Purple Pod Bush 67 days
Purple Pod Beans are so incredibly attractive that you may find it difficult to stop admiring them long enough to eat them. These beautiful heirloom snap beans seem better suited for a table centerpiece than a dinner plate.

Quick-pick purple pods stand out against the foliage--gets you in and out of the garden fast!

Stringless, tasty and temptingly green when cooked. Produces 4-6 tender seeds per 6- to 7-inch pod. A very good producer of round, stringless, purple pod beans, that grow on 15 to 20 inch plants. The delicious beans turn green when cooked. Mexican bean beetles avoid this variety. Beans are one of your best bets for yield and versatility.

If the soil has warmed before the average last-frost date, an early planting may be made a 7-10 days before frost date. Assure a continuous supply of snap beans by planting every 2-4 weeks until early August. Harvest when the pods are firm, crisp and fully elongated, but before the seed within the pod has developed significantly. Pick beans after the dew is off the plants, and they are thoroughly dry. Picking beans from wet plants can spread bean bacterial blight, a disease that seriously damages the plants.

SPACING: Provide 2 ½ -3’ between hills. When planted in rows space rows 3 feet apart.

THINNING: When they are about 4” tall, Thin to 4-6” apart in rows.

GERMINATION: 1-2 weeks depending upon soil and weather conditions. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.

Package: 42 grams -approx. 150 seeds

Bean, Purple Pole
Bean-Purple Pod Pole 67 days
Purple Pod Beans are so incredibly attractive that you may find it difficult to stop admiring them long enough to eat them. These beautiful heirloom snap beans seem better suited for a table centerpiece than a dinner plate.

Quick-pick purple pods stand out against the foliage--gets you in and out of the garden fast!

Beans are one of your best bets for yield and versatility. A 15- foot row of pole beans will produce about 12 pounds of beans over a 6 to 8 week period. If the soil has warmed before the average last-frost date, an early planting may be made a 7-10 days before frost date. Assure a continuous supply of snap beans by planting every 2-4 weeks until early August. Harvest when the pods are firm, crisp and fully elongated, but before the seed within the pod has developed significantly. Pick beans after the dew is off the plants, and they are thoroughly dry. Picking beans from wet plants can spread bean bacterial blight, a disease that seriously damages the plants.

SPACING: Provide 2 ½ -3’ between hills. When planted in rows space rows 3 feet apart.

THINNING: Thin to 3 strongest plants per pole in hills, when they are about 4” tall. Thin to 4-6” apart in rows.
GERMINATION: 1-2 weeks depending upon soil and weather conditions. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.

Package: 42 grams -approx. 150 seeds

Bean, Rattlesnake
Bean – Rattlesnake Pole 65 days
A very flavorful pole bean that has been popular in the west for some time. The vigorous vines will yield for the entire season as long as you keep them picked. Beans are quite long, 8-10" and the color is an attractive green with purple stripes. Heat tolerant bean will keep producing as long as they are picked regularly and have plenty of water. Beans prefer warm to hot growing conditions. Plant in well-drained soil after the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Harvest when pods become plump; eat the meaty seeds either fresh or dried.
They are not cold hardy plants. Do not plant until soil is warm.

Sow Outside: Spring, 1-2 weeks after average last frost. If weather is still cool and wet, wait until it warms up.
Seed Depth: 1 1/2 - 2" Seed Spacing: 4"-8" Row Spacing: 30" Days to Emerge: 5-18 Thinning: thin to 4"-8"

Package: 42 grams -approx. 150 seeds

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Bean, Roma II
Bean-Roma II 59 days
Straight and stringless broad beans are equally good fresh or canned-flavor doesn't fade during processing. Bright green color holds well. Easy-to-harvest upright plants. A high yielding, disease-resistant snap bean, Roma II is tender, meaty and flavorful. The pods are slow to develop seed and fiber, ensuring high eating quality for three weeks or longer. Strong plants keep beans off the ground and free of dirt. Plant every 2 weeks from April to August. Sow beans 3” apart, 1-1/2 to 2” deep, in rows 2’ apart. Cultivate frequently, but never when the plants are wet.

Package: 42 grams -approx. 90 seeds

Bean, Tendergreen
Bean – Tendergreen 54 days
This popular Improved Tendergreen green bean produces abundant yields of round stringless pods on vigorous bush type plants. Pods are about 6 inches long and have a distinctive bean flavor. Improved Tendergreen green beans are resistant to common bean Mosaic. High temperatures won't affect production. Smooth extra-meaty bean has long, plump 6-inch pods--no fiber, no strings!

SOWING ... Plant bean seed outdoors in late spring after the ground has warmed. Do not rush planting of beans as a few cold, wet days at planting time, may rot the seeds. Plant bean seeds 1-1/2 inches apart in rows 2-1/2 to 3 feet apart. Cover bean seeds with 1-1/2 inches of soil, well pressed down.
THINNING ... When bean plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart.
GERMINATION ... Bean seed germinates in 6 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.
REMARKS ... For best crop, keep bean plants free of weeds. Do not hoe plants when wet. For highest quality and yield, pick pods when young, about 4 to 5 inches long. For a continuous bean crop, make successive bean plantings every 2 to 3 weeks until mid-summer.

Package: 42 grams -approx. 150 seeds

Bean, Top Crop
Bean – Top Crop 51 days
Early, vigorous grower!Earliness, vigorous growth, high yield and general all-around excellence make Topcrop deserve its name! Medium green, round straight pods are 5-6 inches long, stringless, very tender and meaty. Wonderful fresh, and tops for canning and freezing. Mature in 53 days.SOWING ... Plant bean seed outdoors in late spring after the ground has warmed. Do not rush planting of beans as a few cold, wet days at planting time, may rot the seeds. Plant bean seeds 1-1/2 inches apart in rows 2-1/2 to 3 feet apart. Cover bean seeds with 1-1/2 inches of soil, well pressed down.
THINNING ... When bean plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart.
GERMINATION ... Bean seed germinates in 6 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.
REMARKS ... For best crop, keep bean plants free of weeds. Do not hoe plants when wet. For highest quality and yield, pick pods when young, about 4 to 5 inches long. For a continuous bean crop, make successive bean plantings every 2 to 3 weeks until mid-summer.

Package: 42 grams -approx. 150 seeds

Beet, Detroit Red
Beets – Detroit Red 58 Days
Detroit Dark Red Beets are an extra deep dark red thoughout. Good for greens, a fine bunching beet midseason and unexcelled for winter storage. The Beet Detroit Dark Red is a tender, sweet, tasty and extremely nutritious root vegetable. The foliage is also highly regarded for taste and is full of iron. Home grown beets are delicious! The top growth is as tasty as chard or spinach. Detroit Dark Red Beets are great sliced in salads.
The Beet is cold hardy, and seeds can germinate and grow in soil temperatures as low as 40 degrees. Plant in early spring, 3 - 4 weeks before the last frost. Growing during hot temperature periods should be avoided. Beets prefer deep, moist, well drained soil with lots of organic material.

Package: 8 grams. Approx 430 seeds

Beet, Early Wonder
Beets – Early Wonder 58 days
Early Wonder is one of the best Beets to grow for their tall bright glossy-green tops, which grow quickly and are best used when young as tender beet greens. The ball-shaped, smoothly skinned roots are about 3" in diameter, with dark red skin and deep red flesh. This is a good fast growing variety to be planted in early spring or fall for a continual harvest.
The Beet is cold hardy, and seeds can germinate and grow in soil temperatures as low as 40 degrees. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. Growing during hot temperature periods should be avoided.. Beets prefer deep, well drained soil with lots of organic material. They need to be kept moist.
SOWING: Plant seed outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant in rows 12” apart spacing seed 1 inch in the row. Cover seed with ½” of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep moist until seeds start to grow. For a continuous harvest, plant every two weeks until the first of August.
THINNING: When plants are 3-4” tall, thin to 3-4” apart in the row.
GERMINATION: 7-14 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.
REMARKS: Young beet tops make excellent greens which are used like Swiss Chard, and can be grown all summer. Roots are 2-1/2-3 “ in diameter.

Package: 8 grams-approx. 430 seeds

Beet, Ruby Queen
Beets – Ruby Queen 50 days
A very dark red interior, free from zoning. Very attractive short dark green tops, turning to red and fine tap root ideal for bunching. Roots are smooth, round and hold their shape even when crowded. An excellent early beet for the home and market gardener, and a common main crop for commercial purposes.
Bright scarlet color, sweet, buttery texture and earliness combine in this popular, award-winning variety. Rich in vitamins. Excellent choice for serving fresh, canning or pickling.
The Beet is cold hardy, and seeds can germinate and grow in soil temperatures as low as 40 degrees. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. Growing during hot temperature periods should be avoided.. Beets prefer deep, well drained soil with lots of organic material. They need to be kept moist.
SOWING: Plant seed outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant in rows 12” apart spacing seed 1 inch in the row. Cover seed with ½” of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep moist until seeds start to grow. For a continuous harvest, plant every two weeks until the first of August.
THINNING: When plants are 3-4” tall, thin to 3-4” apart in the row.
GERMINATION: 7-14 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.
REMARKS: Young beet tops make excellent greens which are used like Swiss Chard, and can be grown all summer. Roots are 2-1/2-3" in diameter.

Package: 8 grams -approx. 430 seeds

Broccoli, Green Sprouting
Broccoli – Green Sprouting 85 days
An increasingly popular nutritious vegetable. Delicious when eaten raw, steamed, cooked or stir-fried. Easy to grow and productive in the home garden. This variety grows well in cool climates with head size ranging from small to large. An increasingly popular nutritious vegetable. Delicious when eaten raw, steamed, cooked or stir-fried. Easy to grow and productive in the home garden. This variety grows well in cool climates with head size ranging from small to large. Broccoli grows best in a mostly sunny location during the cooler parts of the growing season. Prefers fairly rich soil kept fairly moist. Side shoots can be harvested after cutting main head. Ideal for a salad or stir-fry. Broccoli can be sown in midsummer for fall crop, or later in summer for possible over-wintering in mild winter areas.
Special Directions for Short Season Climates
SOWING: Start seed indoors from early spring in pots, or sow directly into the garden after danger of serious frost has passed. Cover seeds with 1/8 inch of fine soil.
SPACING: Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows spaced 2 to 3 feet apart depending upon available room.
THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: Thin or transplant seedlings when 2 inches tall. Transplant indoor started seedlings after hardening off and danger of serious frost has passed.
GERMINATION: 7 to l0days. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.

Package: 6 grams -approx. 1930 seeds

Brussel Sprouts
Brussel Sprouts 100 days
Miniature cabbage-like heads are tasty and nutritious. Although slow to develop, Brussels Sprouts are quite productive. Don't overlook this popular vegetable for your garden. Plant produces very high yields of round dark green flavorful Brussels Sprouts. This variety is great for freezing.
Special Directions for Short Season Climates
SOWING: For an early crop start seeds indoors in earliest spring. Sow seeds in flats or individual peat pots, cover seed with 1/8” fine soil. For a later fall-winter crop, sow seeds directly outdoors or start indoors by midsummer.

SPACING: Space plants 24-36” apart in rows 3-4’ apart depending upon available garden space.
THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: When seedlings are 2” tall indoors, thin to 2” apart or transplant to individual pots. Transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening off, when danger of serious frost has passed.
GERMINATION: 10 days at 70 degrees indoors. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
Special Advice: Brussels Sprouts grow best in a sunny location with fairly rich well drained soil. Harvest sprouts from bottom of plant up as heads mature. Do not grow in same area of garden where members of cabbage family were grown the year before. A rich source of many vitamins and minerals.

Package: 4 grams -approx. 1140 seeds

Cabbage, Copenhagen
Cabbage – Copenhagen 68 days Copenhagen is a good early variety that produces uniform, globe-shaped 6" diameter heads that are firm and solid, weighing about 3-4 lbs. The plant is compact and short-stemmed and the heads are a lovely light green. Copenhagen has good wrapping leaves and can stand for a long while without splitting. It is very productive and is an excellent early season cabbage for the home garden.
How to Grow: Cabbage is a cool season crop the can be planted early in the season. For growing cabbage we'll start with transplants. Space transplants 18" to 24" apart... in rows 20" to 36" apart, depending on cultivar. Plant seed 1" deep, 3" to 4"apart in rows 20" - 36" apart. Thin or transplant seedlings to 18" - 24" apart if necessary. Keep the soil moist... but not soggy the seeds germinate. After germination... water as needed. Mulch plants when they are 4" to 6" tall to keep the soil cool and to retain moisture.
Harvesting: Cabbage heads are ready to harvest when they are full and firm.

Package: 6 grams -approx. 1820 seeds

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Cabbage, Early Jersey
Cabbage – Early Jersey Wakefield 62 days
A venerable variety, Early Jerseys were introduced in 1840 and have been in American gardens ever since. Such longevity is admirable, and the old-fashioned flavor and excellent yields of the slightly conical 3-pound heads is no doubt why. Easy to grow, they are productive and can be grown closer together than many of the newer hybrids. This variety has a smooth, sweet flavor.
SOWING: Start indoors or in greenhouse in early spring, or plant directly outdoors in mid-spring. Cover seeds with 1/8 inch fine soil.
THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: Transplant seedlings indoors after first pair of true leaves have developed. Space them 4 inches apart or pot them individually in 2 inch pots. Once plants are established, harden off and transplant outdoors after danger of severe frost has passed in mid-spring.
SPACING: Space rows 2 to 3 feet apart depending on space available. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in the rows.
GERMINATION: Indoors in 70 F temperatures, seeds take about 10 days to germinate.

Package: 6 grams -approx. 1820 seeds

Cabbage, Flat Dutch
Cabbage – Late Flat Dutch – 100 DAYS
Plant produces heavy crops. One of the best keepers. Suitable for home gardens and market growers. Drought tolerant cabbage produces firm, flattened, 10-12 lb heads. Matures in 100 days. The large dark-green leaves and short plant stems hold large, broad heads that are slightly flattened and exceptionally solid. When grown in warmer climates, the size can be smaller. Preferred for use in kraut. Tasty when used fresh, boiled or stir fried.
When to Sow: Early Spring and Fall Seed Depth: 1/4-1/2" Seed Spacing: 12" Row Spacing: 12-24"

Package: 6 grams -approx. 1,820 seeds

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Cantaloupe, Edisto
Cantaloupe Edisto 77-80 days
Developed in Blackville, SC. This old-time melon is resistant to Alternaria and Powdery Mildew and tolerant to Downy mildew.
Flavorful and productive, Edisto loves lots of heat and sunshine and will mature with full sweetness and deep color. Round-oval, about 6 to 7" diameter, weigh 3-4 lbs.
Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before planting outdoors. Caution: Take care not to disturb roots when planting. Or, sow 6 seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.

Package: 4 grams -approx. 170 seeds

Cantaloupe, Hales Best
Cantaloupe-Hales Best Jumbo 88 days
Sweet, juicy vine-ripened cantaloupes are a special treat from the summer garden. These delightful fruits require lots of heat and sunshine to mature to full sweetness and deep color. Cantaloupes are delicious alone, or they can bee dressed up as well. Serve chilled with lemon or lime wedges, top with yogurt, or mix with water-melon balls for tasty and attractive salad or dessert. Cantaloupes are excellent anti-oxidents. The distinctive muskmelon flavor of its salmon-orange flesh has been a favorite for years. Large fruits are deeply ribbed and netted.
Where and when to plant: Select sunny, well drained location and sow seeds in the late spring when soil has warmed. For an earlier crop, start seeds indoors 4-5 weeks before planting outdoors. For best results, loosen soil with spade or fork, fertilize with vegetable food and smooth with rake. Firm soil over seed and keep moist.
Care: Keep soil moist and fertilize monthly. Mulch to conserve moisture.
Harvesting: Pick when the blossom end is slightly springy and when the stem separates with a slight pull. For best flavor, ripen on the vine.
Health Note: An excellent source of vitamin A, B and C; also supplies Calcium and Iron.

Package: 4 grams -approx. 170 seeds

Cantaloupe, Rocky Ford
Cantaloupe-Rocky Ford 89 days
An Heirloom cantaloupe from Rocky Ford Colorado that dates back to 1881. The melon has netted skin and sweet, pale-green, aromatic fruit. A well known home garden variety. Melons weigh in at 2-3 pounds with a gold border in the center. An extremely productive variety! The flavor can't be beat. Well known for fine-grained texture & sweet flavored green flesh. Fruits average 5” diameter, 2-3lbs. Resistant to rust, holds well, suited for garden or market
Where and when to plant: Select sunny, well drained location and sow seeds in the late spring when soil has warmed. For an earlier crop, start seeds indoors 4-5 weeks before planting outdoors. For best results, loosen soil with spade or fork, fertilize with vegetable food and smooth with rake. Firm soil over seed and keep moist.
Care: Keep soil moist and fertilize monthly. Mulch to conserve moisture.
Harvesting: Pick when the blossom end is slightly springy and when the stem separates with a slight pull. For best flavor, ripen on the vine.
Health Note: An excellent source of vitamin A, B and C; also supplies Calcium and Iron.

Package: 4 grams -approx. 170 seeds

Carrot, Chantenay Red Core
Carrot – Chantenay Red Core 75 days
Red Core is repeatedly rated one of the best tasting carrots in field trials. This strain has been selected for consistently smooth sides that taper to a blunt tip. Its broad shoulder and strong tops make for easy pulling. A good winter keeper.

The Bed: Add a fresh layer of rich compost to the top soil, then till or spade the bed to loosen the soil and work in the compost. Rake level. Carrots need deep loose soil to grow properly.
How to Grow: Carrots can be planted 2 - 3 weeks before last frost. Plant seed 1/2" deep, 1/4" to 1/2" apart in rows 12" - 16" apart. Thin seedlings to 2" - 3" apart. Thinning may be required a second time as late seedlings may appear. Keep the soil moist... but not soggy until the seeds germinate. After germination, water as needed, cutting back a bit as the plants mature. Lightly mulch to keep the soil moist and cool. Subsequent plantings can be done every two weeks.
Harvesting: Carrots can be harvested any time once the shoulders have turned orange. Carrots can be stored over the winter right where they grew. Heavily mulch the plants with woodchips or straw.

Package: 6 grams-approx. 5,360 seeds

Carrot, Danvers
Carrot – Danvers Half Long 75 days
Excellent in heavy soils. In addition to the nice flavor, it is resistant to cracks and splits. The Danvers carrot was developed during the late nineteenth century in Connecticut. The Danvers works wonderfully interplanted with onions and works particularly well in the heavy soils because of it's higher fiber content. The tops are very strong, thus making harvesting easy. produces thick 8" tapered roots that are firm, crisp and tasty. It tops are strong enabling you to easy harvest the Carrots.
The Bed: Add a fresh layer of rich compost to the top soil, then till or spade the bed to loosen the soil and work in the compost. Rake level. Carrots need deep loose soil to grow properly.
How to Grow: Carrots can be planted 2 - 3 weeks before last frost. Plant seed 1/2" deep, 1/4" to 1/2" apart in rows 12" - 16" apart. Thin seedlings to 2" - 3" apart. Thinning may be required a second time as late seedlings may appear. Keep the soil moist... but not soggy until the seeds germinate. After germination, water as needed, cutting back a bit as the plants mature. Lightly mulch to keep the soil moist and cool. Subsequent plantings can be done every two weeks.
Harvesting: Carrots can be harvested any time once the shoulders have turned orange. Carrots can be stored over the winter right where they grew. Heavily mulch the plants with woodchips or straw.

Package: 6 grams -approx. 5,360 seeds

Carrot, Imperator
Carrot – Imperator 77 days
Large, straight, smooth roots. About 8 inches long when fully mature. The flesh is firm, and the flavor is excellent. Perfect in fresh salads. One of the nature's best sources of vitamin A.

Package: 6 grams-approx. 5,360 seeds

Carrot, Nantes
Carrot – Nantes 70 days
A old standard that has a reputation for sweet flavor and crisp texture. The bright orange-red roots are 6 to 7 inches long. The open pollinated Scarlet Nantes deserves to be and old favorite because of the sweet flavor, crisp texture and an inconspicuous core. The dye from carrots is used to color butter.
The Bed: Add a fresh layer of rich compost to the top soil, then till or spade the bed to loosen the soil and work in the compost. Rake level. Carrots need deep loose soil to grow properly.
How to Grow: Carrots can be planted 2 - 3 weeks before last frost. Plant seed 1/2" deep, 1/4" to 1/2" apart in rows 12" - 16" apart. Thin seedlings to 2" - 3" apart. Thinning may be required a second time as late seedlings may appear. Keep the soil moist... but not soggy until the seeds germinate. After germination, water as needed, cutting back a bit as the plants mature. Lightly mulch to keep the soil moist and cool. Subsequent plantings can be done every two weeks.
Harvesting: Carrots can be harvested any time once the shoulders have turned orange. Carrots can be stored over the winter right where they grew. Heavily mulch the plants with woodchips or straw.

Package: 6 grams -approx. 5,360 seeds

Cauliflower, Early Snowball
Cauliflower-Early Snowball 52 days
Early Snowball Cauliflower is an old heirloom cauliflower variety from the 1890's which produces a good crop of 5-6 inch white cauliflower heads with good leaf protection. Extremely hardy, tasty and productive. Absolutely the best cauliflower you can grow in your garden!
Sow late winter to early spring under glass, spring out of doors or for earliest crops, in autumn to over winter in a frame. Sow 1/16in deep in a good compost. Germination usually takes 4-10 days at 70-75F. Outdoor sowings should be made in a well prepared seed bed in drills ½’ deep spaced 12’ apart and the seedlings transplanted to their final quarters when they have 2-3 leaves.
Water As needed to ensure proper development. DO NOT water to too heavily, or rot will occur.
Cauliflower is susceptible to the same pests and diseases as other members of the cabbage family. To reduce the risks avoid planting cabbage relatives in the same spot 2 years in a row.

Package: 6 grams-approx. 2,140 seeds

Cilantro
Cilantro/Coriander - 45 DAYS.
This member of the carrot family is also referred to as Chinese Parsley and Coriander. Cilantro is actually the leaves (and stems) of the Coriander plant. Cilantro has a very pungent odor and is widely used in Mexican, Caribbean and Asian cooking. The Cilantro leaves look a bit like flat Italian parsley and in fact are related. In the Middle East the Cilantro leaves are used in pickles, curries, and chutneys. In Mexico and the Southwestern U.S. it is used in everything from salsas and salads to burritos or meat dishes.

The coriander seeds are used in sweets, breads, cakes and to flavor liqueurs.
Sow seeds 1/4” deep directly in the garden in late spring or early summer. Sow seeds or thin to 6-8” apart in rows spaced about 1’ apart. Provide plenty of moisture and feed plants with a water-soluble fertilizer when they reach about 2” high. Since cilantro grows so quickly, it can also be sown again in the fall in warmer zones. For a steady supply of fresh leaves all summer, make successive sowings of seed every 2 to 3 weeks beginning in the spring.

Package: 14 grams, approx. 1000 seeds

Collards, Georgia
Collards-Georgia 60 days
Being a Cabbage relative it tolerates cool weather well. This plant produces amazingly large open heads of thick blue-green flavorful leaves. Very rich in vitamins and excellent for cooking or freezing. 3’ tall plants have loose clusters of blue-green, slightly crumpled, juicy leaves. This non-heading plant has a mild cabbage-like flavor that is improved by a slight freeze. Resistant to bolting and tolerant of heat and poor soil.
Plant date: 3 - 4 weeks before last frost
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Spacing: 12" - 14"
Lighting: Full Sun
Water: Normal watering, support during times of drought and high heat.
The Bed: Add a fresh layer of rich compost to the top soil, then till or spade the bed to loosen the soil and work in the compost. Rake level.
How to Grow: Collard Greens can be planted 3 to 4 weeks before last frost. Plant seed 1" deep, spaced 3" apart. Rows should be 20" to 24" apart. Thin or transplant seedlings 12" - 14" apart after the fourth set of true leaves appear. Keep the soil moist... but not soggy until the seeds germinate. After germination, water as needed. Plants can be lightly mulched to conserve moisture and to cool the soil.
Harvesting: Harvest leaves starting at the bottom of the plant any time they are large enough.

Package: 14 grams-approx. 4,000 seeds

Collards, Vates
Collards-Vates 75 days
Tender, juicy green leaves Exceptional for long-term storage. 18-24” slow to bolt plants. Very Durable and widely adaptable with heavy yields. This variety is more uniform and compact than any other collard variety. Being a Cabbage relative it tolerates cool weather well. Very rich in vitamins and excellent for cooking or freezing. 3’ tall plants have loose clusters of blue-green, slightly crumpled, juicy leaves. This non-heading plant has a mild cabbage-like flavor that is improved by a slight freeze. Resistant to bolting and tolerant of heat and poor soil.
Plant date: 3 - 4 weeks before last frost
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Spacing: 12" - 14"
Water: Normal watering, support during times of drought and high heat.
The Bed: Add a fresh layer of rich compost to the top soil, then till or spade the bed to loosen the soil and work in the compost.
How to Grow: Collard Greens can be planted 3 to 4 weeks before last frost. Plant seed 1" deep, spaced 3" apart. Rows should be 20" to 24" apart. Thin or transplant seedlings 12" - 14" apart after the fourth set of true leaves appear. Keep the soil moist... but not soggy until the seeds germinate. After germination, water as needed. Plants can be lightly mulched to conserve moisture and to cool the soil.
Harvesting: Harvest leaves starting at the bottom of the plant any time they are large enough.

Package: 14 grams-approx. 4,000 seeds

Corn, Kandy
Corn Kandy 89 days
Outstanding sugary-sweet corn with distinct purple stalk and husk. Holds peak quality for up to 2 weeks. Ears average 8” long with golden yellow kernels. Notably tender & juicy with 14-16 full rows of kernels. Creamy texture and delicate taste and freezes beautifully. Has sugar enhancer gene which enables it to hold it's delicious flavor longer before and after picking. Good cold tolerance. Many gardeners think this is the best for fresh eating, canning and freezing.
SOWING: Plant corn seed outdoors in a sunny location after danger of frost is past. Make a group of 4 to 6 seeds placed in a circle 6 inches across. Cover seeds with 1-1/2 inches of soil, well pressed down. Each circle is called a hill. Space hills 3 feet apart. May also be planted in rows, spacing seed 3 to 5 inches apart in the row. Plant several rows side by side to aid in pollination. THINNING: When Peaches and Cream corn plants are 4 to 5 inches tall, thin to 3 or 4 strongest plants in the hill or 6 to 8 inches apart in the row. GERMINATION: Peaches and Cream Corn seed germinates in 5 to 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions.
For continuous harvest, plant corn every 2 to 3 weeks till mid-summer. For highest yields, fertilize corn 2 to 3 times during the season. When cultivating, pull soil up around corn plants to help prevent wind damage. Pick corn when silks turn brown. Excellent for canning or freezing.

Package: 18 grams-approx. 100 seeds

Corn, Peaches and Cream
Corn-Peaches & Cream 88-91 days
Peaches and Cream is a delicious gourmet, high quality, bi-color sweet corn and one of the earliest producers available. Producing 8-inch long ears with 14 delicious rows of sugar-sweet kernels, it is an excellent variety for the home garden.
SOWING: Plant corn seed outdoors in a sunny location after danger of frost is past. Make a group of 4 to 6 seeds placed in a circle 6 inches across. Cover seeds with 1-1/2 inches of soil, well pressed down. Each circle is called a hill. Space hills 3 feet apart. May also be planted in rows, spacing seed 3 to 5 inches apart in the row. Plant several rows side by side to aid in pollination.
THINNING: When Peaches and Cream corn plants are 4 to 5 inches tall, thin to 3 or 4 strongest plants in the hill or 6 to 8 inches apart in the row.
GERMINATION: Peaches and Cream Corn seed germinates in 5 to 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions.
For continuous harvest, plant corn every 2 to 3 weeks till mid-summer. For highest yields, fertilize corn 2 to 3 times during the season. When cultivating, pull soil up around corn plants to help prevent wind damage. Pick corn when silks turn brown. Excellent for canning or freezing.

Package: 18 grams -approx. 100 seeds

Corn, Silver Queen
Corn-Silver Queen 88-91 days
The best flavored white sweet corn, always tender and extra sweet. Ears are 8 to 9 inches long with 14 to 16 rows of glossy white kernels and a delightful creamy texture. Great holding ability. Excellent resistance to Stewart's wilt. Very popular for produce stands.
Seed collecting is not recommended for this plant; may not come true from seed. Sow ½” deep, 3’ apart or plant 6 seeds 3’ apart and thin to 4 per group. Great for canning and freezing. Plant in the spring, a week or two after the last spring frost or when the soil is warm. Successive plantings in two week intervals will produce a much longer cropping season. Corn prefers a deep, rich well drained soil. Harvest the ears when the husks are dark green and the silks are brown but not brittle. Corn is usually ready 3 weeks after silks appear.

Package: 18 grams-approx. 100 seeds

Corn, Tendertreat
Corn Tendertreat 81-95 days
Huge ears, fine quality and excellent tip fill plus a durable, healthy 8 to 10 foot tall stalk make this one a great choice for your full season corn. Shows drought tolerance. 9”ears are high on the stalk which can discourage varmint damage. Seed collecting is not recommended for this plant; may not come true from seed. Plant in the spring, a week or two after the last spring frost or when the soil is warm. Successive plantings in two week intervals will produce a much longer cropping season. Corn prefers a deep, rich well drained soil. Harvest the ears when the husks are dark green and the silks are brown but not brittle. Corn is usually ready 3 weeks after silks appear.

Package: 18 grams-approx. 100 seeds

Cucumber, Burpless Tasty Green
Cucumber-Burpless Tasty Green
50-55 days
The original burpless hybrid. Heavy yielding F1 hybrid. Good eating quality and easily digested. Fruit is often 18-20”, slender and somewhat curved. No indigestion problems with this cucumber. Flavor is superb, crisp and delicious-anyone can eat it and they are very easy to grow.
Sowing Instructions: Sow in mid spring ½in deep in 3in pots of moist compost. Germination usually takes 7-10 days at 70-75F. Direct seed ½-1 inch deep. Allow 6 inches between plants in rows 4-6 feet apart. Plants are tender, so soil should be warm for germination to begin. Do not plant seeds or set out plants until all danger of frost is past. If starting seeds indoors, plant them about 3 weeks before expected time of transplanting.
Growing Instructions: Gradually acclimate the plants to outdoor conditions before planting outdoors after all risk of frost has passed 24in apart. Plant in a sunny sheltered spot, in fertile moist but well drained soil and keep well watered.
Aftercare Instructions: Pinch out the growing point when 6 leaves have been made and train the shoots produced up netting, trellis etc. Do not remove the male flowers from this variety. Harvest the fruits before they reach full size for improved quality and better cropping. Tasty Green also grows happily in a greenhouse.

Package: .5 grams -approx. 20 seeds

Cucumber, Marketmore
Cucumber-Marketmore 76 50-55 days
This new take on Marketmore 76 has terrific disease resistance and smooth, straight fruit. When Cornell University developed Marketmore 76, it became the standard for slicing Cucumbers. Now there's an improved strain with terrific disease resistance, great fruit shape, and Certified Organic quality! Can be grown on a trellis or fence for support. Harvest at about 8 to 9 inches long. They're perfect for fresh slicing, thanks to their smooth, straight growth and thin, dark green skin. You'll get good yields, too, because Marketmore Select is resistant to Scab, Cucumber Mosaic Virus, and both Downy and Powdery Mildew. Unbeatable for flavor, appearance, and quality!
Sowing Instructions: Sow in mid spring ½in deep in 3” pots of moist compost. Germination usually takes 7-10 days at 70-75F. Direct seed ½-1“ deep. Allow 6”between plants in rows 4-6ft. apart. Plants are tender, so soil should be warm for germination to begin. Do not plant seeds or set out plants until all danger of frost is past. If starting seeds indoors, plant them about 3 weeks before expected time of transplanting.
Growing Instructions: Gradually acclimate the plants to outdoor conditions before planting outdoors after all risk of frost has passed 24” apart. Plant in a sunny sheltered spot, in fertile moist but well drained soil and keep well watered. Aftercare Instructions: Pinch out the growing point when 6 leaves have been made and train the shoots produced up netting, trellis etc. Do not remove the male flowers from this variety. Harvest the fruits before they reach full size for improved quality and better cropping. Tasty Green also grows happily in a greenhouse.

Package: 4 grams -approx. 140 seeds

Cucumber, National Pickling
Cucumber-National Pickling 50 days
This gardeners favorite is very productive variety has dark green skin with black spines. Is 6-7” long , thin skinned, straight and full to the ends. Crisp flesh and makes great pickles! Resistant to scab and mosaic virus.
Sowing Instructions: Sow in mid spring ½in deep in 3” pots of moist compost. Germination usually takes 7-10 days at 70-75F. Direct seed ½-1“ deep. Allow 6”between plants in rows 4-6ft. apart. Plants are tender, so soil should be warm for germination to begin. Do not plant seeds or set out plants until all danger of frost is past. If starting seeds indoors, plant them about 3 weeks before expected time of transplanting.
Growing Instructions: Gradually acclimate the plants to outdoor conditions before planting outdoors after all risk of frost has passed 24” apart. Plant in a sunny sheltered spot, in fertile moist but well drained soil and keep well watered. Aftercare Instructions: Pinch out the growing point when 6 leaves have been made and train the shoots produced up netting, trellis etc. Do not remove the male flowers from this variety. Harvest the fruits before they reach full size for improved quality and better cropping. Tasty Green also grows happily in a greenhouse.

Package: 4 grams -approx. 140 seeds

Dill
Dill - 60 DAYS.
Pungent seeds are a must for pickling. Feathery leaves perk up fish, seafood, dips and sauces. Use Dill dried, fresh or frozen. So much better than the dried and flash-frozen herbs in the supermarket. Dill does best in full sun. While fairly tolerant of poor soil conditions, it prefers a sandy or loamy soil that drains well.
Plant the seeds 1/4 to 1/2 an inch deep. They will sprout in 10 to 14 days. When sprouts are a few inches tall and showing their first true leaves, thin them by pulling up the weaker ones, to allow space for the remaining ones to grow. Space the plants 8 to 10 inches apart if harvesting leaves, or 10 to 12 inches apart if you wish to harvest seed. Depending on the variety, dill plants will grow to maturity and set seed in about 60 days. Succession Planting Trick - To assure a steady supply of dillweed (leaves) plant seed in the early spring and then again in June and again in July. That way there is always some dill that has not begun to flower and go to seed.

Package: 4 grams-approx. 2,000 seeds

Leek
Leek
A member of the onion family, but is milder than either onions or garlic. Edible 6 to 10” long round stem, 2” diameter. About 120 days to maturity. In southern areas they do best when seeded or transplanted in late summer or early fall for harvesting during early winter. Leeks mature best during temperatures averaging below 75 degrees F. Both the leaves and stems of leeks may be eaten. After they reach sufficient size, harvesting can begin on the leaves. Harvesting too many of the leaves early may affect the growth of the stalk.
Seed thinly (about 100 seeds/3’) as germination is usually very good, in holes about ¼” deep and cover the seeds with fine sifted soil. If the seeds are properly stored they will be viable for about 4 years, so you can keep seeds for future use. Cover seeds and water.
Germination:14-21 days, thinning as soon as possible, when the pants are not more than thin green shoots, about six weeks from sowing. Thin moderately the first time as some of the plants may die, and then thin again when everything seems to be going well, so that the plants are about 4” apart.

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Lettuce, Bibb
Lettuce - Bibb
46-57 days
AAS winner, loosely folded 3.5" heads, dark-green thick smooth, brown-tinged leaves with a distinctive flavor. Inside blanches golden-yellow. Easy to grow Best if planted early as it is a cool weather vegetable. Bolts in hot weather.
Plant early in spring. Repeat every two weeks & again in the fall.
Sowing: Sow thinly 1/4" deep in holes 2” apart. A moist well drained fertile soil which has had plenty of compost dug in the previous autumn is best. Thin out to 9” apart when they are 2” tall. Harvest entire head. Can also be grown in containers.

Package: 4 grams -approx. 3570 seeds

Lettuce, Black seeded simpson
Lettuce - Black Seeded Simpson
The most popular loose leaf lettuce in home gardens because it is fast growing, and has a light, sweet taste. Sow seeds directly in the garden or in a container on your patio or deck. Likes cool weather and lots of moisture, in rich, well drained soil. Liquid fertilizer works well. Weed once or twice early in their growth cycle. Don't pull the whole plants-be selective-go down the row choosing only the largest, tenderest leaves. This way it will continue to replace itself the whole season
Plant early in spring. Repeat every two weeks. Plant again in the Fall
Seeds are very fine. You can plant these seeds in a row, or broadcast them over an area. When planting in rows, thin to 6" apart, in rows 12-18" apart. Cover the seeds with a very fine layer of loose soil or starting mixture. Water lightly after planting.

Tip: Some people sprinkle the seeds on top of a fine soil, and just water them in.

Package: 4grams -approx, 3570 seeds

Lettuce, Buttercrunch use
Lettuce - Butter Crunch
All-America Winner. Extremely popular lettuce with luscious, buttery textured soft heads are creamy yellow inside. Don't pull the whole plants-be selective-go down the row choosing only the largest, tenderest leaves. This way Butter Crunch will continue to replace itself the whole season
Best in cooler regions 65 days. Compact heads with some heat resistance. Plant early in spring. Repeat every two weeks.
Sowing: Sow thinly ¼” deep in drills 9” apart. A moist well drained fertile soil which has had plenty of compost dug in the previous autumn is best. In very hot weather it is best to water the soil before sowing and sow during the early afternoon. Thin out to 9” apart.

Package: 4 grams -approx, 3500 seeds

Lettuce, Oak leaf
Lettuce - Oakleaf
40-46 days
First described back in 1686, it has remained popular among gardeners ever since due to its tasty oak-leaf shaped leaves. This variety tolerates heat very well and excels in cool weather. Sweet and tender, it resists bolting and keeps both its flavor and its texture even in warm weather.
Plant early in spring. Repeat every two weeks & again in the fall.
Sowing: Sow thinly ¼” deep in holes 2” apart. A moist well drained fertile soil which has had plenty of compost dug in the previous autumn is best. Thin out to 9” apart when they are 2” tall. Harvest entire head. Can also be grown in containers.

Package: 4grams -approx. 3570 seeds

Lettuce, Romaine
Lettuce - Romaine
Elongated head has dark green outer leaves that lighten to pale in the center. The leaves are crisp and slightly bitter and the crunchy midrib is particularly succulent. Romaine adds crunch and flavor to mixed green salads and is the lettuce of choice for Caesar salads.
Weed once or twice early n their growth cycle. Don't pull the whole plants-be selective-go down the row choosing only the largest, tenderest leaves. This way it will continue to replace itself the whole season
Plant early in spring. Repeat every two weeks. Plant again in the Fall. Matures in 68 days
Seeds are very fine. You can plant these seeds in a row, or broadcast them over an area. When planting in rows, thin to 6" apart, in rows 12-18" apart. Cover the seeds with a very fine layer of loose soil or starting mixture. Water lightly after planting.

Tip: Some people sprinkle the seeds on top of a fine soil, and just water them in.

Package: 4grams -approx. 3570 seeds

Lettuce, Salad bowl use
Lettuce - Salad Bowl
All-American Gold Medal winner. Large, medium-green, slow bolting, non-heading and decidedly tender. Don't pull the whole plants - be selective - go down the row choosing only the largest, tenderest leaves. This way Salad Bowl will continue to replace itself the whole season

Sowing: Sow thinly from spring to mid summer ¼” deep in drills 9” apart. A moist well drained fertile soil which has had plenty of compost dug in the previous autumn is best. In very hot weather it is best to water the soil before sowing and sow during the early afternoon. Thin out gradually to 9” apart.

Package: 4grams -approx. 3570 seeds

Mustard, Florida Broadleaf
Mustard-Florida Broadleaf 45-50 days
Mustard Greens Florida Broadleaf has a rich, smooth light green, oval leaves that are fast to mature. "Florida Broadleaf" holds well in warm conditions... allowing you to harvest longer. Great for cooking or used in salads.

The Bed: Add a fresh layer of rich compost to the top soil, then till or spade the bed to loosen the soil and work in the compost. Rake level.
How to Grow: "Mustard Greens" can be planted 3 to 4 weeks before last frost. Plant seed 1" apart, 1/2" deep in rows spaced 8" apart. Thin seedlings to 6" apart when plants are 3" to 4" tall. Keep the soil moist... but not soggy. After germination, water as needed. Successive crops can be planted 2 or 3 weeks apart.
Harvesting: Mustard greens can be harvested any time. Pick leaves from the side of the plant first... or cut the entire plant at ground level.

Package: 14 grams -approx. 7,500 seeds

Okra, Clemson
Okra-Clemson Spineless 55 days
Long straight pods with no spine - favorite for gumbos, frying or pickling. Best picked when 2-3” long, height: 4-5 ft.
Okra's most popular use may be as the thickening agent for gumbo, but it can also be boiled, broiled, fried, roasted, steamed, canned or pickled. The crunchy and tasty pods are high in vitamin A and can be grown in almost any climate. Related to the hollyhock, the beautiful flowers alone make this a worthwhile plant for your garden.
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after last frost. Soil temperature should be at least 60 degrees and outside temperature should be at least 55 degrees. When to Sow Inside: 4 - 6 weeks before last frost. Seed Depth: 1/2" - 1" Seed Spacing: 6" apart Row Spacing: 4' apart Days to Emerge: 10 - 15 Thinning: When 4" tall, thin to 18" apart

Package: 16 grams -approx. 290 seeds

Pea, Alaska Bush
Peas – Alaska Bush 56 days
This Heirloom Shelling Pea is the earliest maturing pea of all. Alaska will grow from 2 to 3 feet tall depending on the weather and time planted. No trellis needed. A good pea for eating fresh, freezing, canning or dried.
Sow direct in early spring as soon as the soil is workable. Sow seeds 2” apart and cover with 1 to 1-l/2” of fine soil firmed down. Sow at 3 week intervals until mid spring. Sow mid July to early August for fall harvest. SPACING: Leave 2 to 2 1/2 feet between rows. Can be grown in wide rows sowing seeds 2” apart in all directions. GERMINATION is completely dependent on temperatures and soil warmth, usually one to two weeks. Keep soil moderately moist during germination
TIP: When possible, plant rows in a north-south direction for best sun exposure and good air circulation. Alaska grows well in cool weather. This earliest of all peas can also be planted late for a fall crop

Package: 28 grams -approx. 120 seeds

Pea, Brown Crowder
Peas – Brown Crowder
56 days
Brown Crowder has a mild, meaty taste. When green, this pea has a gray hull and is very attractive. An excellent eating pea that cans, freezes, and ships well. It will do well on thin soil. Produces 7-8 in. pods filled with smooth, tan peas that shell out easily. Thrive in long, hot summers. These old fashioned Southern favorites are packed with good nutrition! The shelled "peas" are rich in immunity-boosting foliate and are a good source of fiber. Very productive, easy to pick and shell, good flavor, bushy plants.
Plant 1” deep and 1” apart in rich, well-drained soil in late spring and every two weeks after that until July 15 in succession. Sow in double rows 6-8” apart with the rows 2-3’ apart. 1/4 lb. will sow a 50 ft. row.

Package: 20 grams -approx. 60 seeds

Pea, California Blackeye
Peas – California BlackEye
70-75 days
An old Southern standard with vigorous, high-yielding vines. Rich, slightly sweet flavor, meaty texture. Thrive in long, hot summers. These old fashioned Southern favorites are packed with good nutrition! The shelled "peas" are rich in immunity-boosting foliate and are a good source of fiber. They are very high in protein (20%), low in fat, and high in Vitamin B1. Plants are upright and semi-spreading with 6"-12" pods produced at the top (crown) of the plant.
Sow Outside: Spring, 1-2 weeks after average last frost. If weather is still cool and wet, wait until it warms up. When to Sow Inside: Sow directly outside. Seed Depth: 1/2 - 1" Seed Spacing: 2" - 3" Row Spacing: 24" - 36" Days to Emerge: 10 Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 4" to 6" apart.1/4 lb. will sow a 50 ft. row.

Package: 20 grams -approx. 60 seeds

Pea, Little Marvel
Peas – Little Marvel Bush
62 days
Introduced in 1908, this heirloom is a great choice in the garden or the container gardener who doesn't want to erect a trellis or other support for peas. The vines only become about 16" to 20" tall, and produce 3” pods that each contain about 6-8 peas. These are "English peas" or shell peas (the pod is not edible). Since peas are an early spring plant, after you have harvested them you can plant a summer crop in the same container. And very delicious. You haven't tasted peas until you taste freshly harvested, home-grown peas! Since Little Marvel is such a dwarf pea, it doesn't actually need support, but a few brushy sticks stuck into the soil wouldn't hurt. Plant seed 2" deep, 2" - 3" apart. Rows should be 20" - 24" apart. Keep the soil moist... but not soggy.

Package: 28 grams -approx. 120 seeds

Pea, Louisiana QuickPik Pinkeye Purple Hull
Peas-Pinkeye Purple Hull 60-100 days
(Louisiana Quick-Pik)
Purple pods split open to reveal a long row of cream-colored peas with bright-pink eyes. The plants are vigorous, bush to semi-vining in habit and produce pods that are 6 to 7 inches long. The seeds are cream colored with a maroon eye. It is resistant to Blackeye Cowpea Mosaic Virus and Bacteria Virus Resistant (BVR).
Highly tolerant of drought and a wide variety of soil conditions, including heavy clay and sandy soils. Can be planted from May to August. The seedpods form in about 60 days and will mature in about 100 days. In most areas, cowpeas must be planted in May or June.
Plant four to six seeds per foot, 3/4 to 1-1/4 inches deep in rows twenty to thirty six inches apart. Control weeds early in the season with shallow cultivation. Later the peas will shade out most weeds. Avoid cultivation after the plants begin to bloom. Irrigation is normally not necessary; southern peas are renowned for their ability to grow and produce under harsh conditions.

Package: 20 grams-approx. 60 seeds

Pea, Red Ripper
Peas – Red Ripper 70-75 days
An old Southern heirloom pea Vines bear 10-inch, reddish-green pods with up to 18 large peas per pod. Pods borne high and are easy to see. Drought and heat resistant. Use shelled or dry. Thrive in long, hot summers. Packed with good nutrition! The shelled "peas" are rich in immunity-boosting foliate and are a good source of fiber. They are very high in protein (20%), low in fat, and high in Vitamin B1.
Sow Outside: Spring, 1-2 weeks after average last frost. If weather is still cool and wet, wait until it warms up. When to Sow Inside: Sow directly outside. Seed Depth: 1/2 - 1" Seed Spacing: 2" - 3" Row Spacing: 24" - 36" Days to Emerge: 10 Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 4" to 6" apart.1/4 lb. will sow a 50 ft. row.

Package: 20 grams -approx. 60 seeds