Monstrous Viroflay spinach is a variety of spinach known for its large, dark green leaves and delicious flavor. It is a popular choice among gardeners and spinach enthusiasts due to its impressive size and nutritional value.

This variety of spinach is named after the town of Viroflay in France, where it was first cultivated. It is known for its vigorous growth and ability to produce abundant harvests.

Monstrous Viroflay spinach is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, calcium, and fiber. It is a nutrient-dense leafy green that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes, including salads, sautés, and smoothies.

One of the key features of Monstrous Viroflay spinach is its size. The leaves can grow up to 10 inches long, making them perfect for salads or as a side dish. The large leaves also make it easier to harvest and prepare the spinach.

When growing Monstrous Viroflay spinach, it is important to provide it with well-drained soil and ample sunlight. This variety thrives in cool weather and can be planted in early spring or late summer for a fall harvest.

Monstrous Viroflay spinach is a versatile and nutritious addition to any garden or kitchen. Its impressive size, delicious taste, and health benefits make it a favorite among spinach lovers.

• How to Grow | Spinach is very hardy and can tolerate cold — in fact, it thrives in cold weather.  Spinach grows really well during winter months in the South.  Spinach also grows well in early spring and late summer in the North. These seeds should be planted about four weeks before your area's average date of last frost.
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 45 days

• The Danish Ballhead is an old-time favorite which grows well during the winter months
  
  - Danish Ballhead produces sizable 7-10 inch heads weighing up to 5-6 pounds/each
  
  - The interior flesh is light green, mild, and tender
  
  - It is a very dependable general-purpose cabbage for kraut, slaw, and cooking
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days

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Did you know? Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C! It also contains significant amounts of glutamine, an amino acid that has anti-inflammatory properties. Cabbage can also be included in dieting programs, as it is a low calorie food.

The Romano Pole Bean is a traditional Italian heirloom bean enjoyed by generations of gardeners. The vining plant produces high yields of flat, wide, stringless 6" pods that taste best when harvested young. Just a great all-around green bean.

• Easy to grow
• Stringless variety
• Harvest young for best flavor
• Vining plant requires staking

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
  
• Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
• Spacing between plants: 5" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 8-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 65-80 days

Click here to view our full Bean grow guide

Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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Exotic and rare, the Purple Tiger Pepper draws you to its lair with foliage in variegated colors of white, green, and purple. Slowly, slowly you’re mesmerized by the 1"-2" tapered fruit that starts off green, creeping to purple with a lighter, rosy striped pattern that ripens fully to red. And then it pounces with a low growl of heat, twice as hot a jalapeño. Stuff with cream cheese for some purple poppers, or pickle a peck of them to sprinkle on nachos.

Hunting for a heat that roars? Try the Chocolate Habanero Pepper.

• High yields
• Variegated foliage and fruit
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 1"-2"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 5,000-9,000/medium
• Plant support: None
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/8" deep
• Spacing between plants: 12"-18" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 90-100 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

• Crisp & refreshing lettuce variety
  
  
• The leaves of this particular lettuce makes it idea for use in gourmet sandwiches, burgers and salads

• Days to Maturity | 60 days
  
  
• Lettuce Seeds | Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere.  For leaf types seed should be sown thinly in rows 1 foot apart. For head, Bibb, and cos types, space rows 18 inches apart.
  
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Cabbage, Brunswick

• Brassica oleracea.
• A heirloom variety dating back to 1924.
• Plant produces a large drumhead type cabbage.
• Used for making kraut.
• Suitable for spring, summer, and fall crops.
• Stores well. Suitable for home gardens and market growers.

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Did you know? ❄️ Cabbage is an annual cool-season crop, hardy to frost and light freezes. A smaller cabbage head has better flavor and can stay in the field longer without splitting. To keep them small, plant close together or, when the head is almost full, give the plant a sharp twist to break up the roots. 😀 Cabbage is a wide spreading foliage plant with handsome leaves that form a tight, hard ball head on a strong central stem. Young plants may bolt if grown at 50F for a long time; however mature plants of late varieties improve flavor in cold weather.

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Bronze yellow skin, mild, and sweet. Plant them close together if you want fast growing scallions.

They are technically long day onions. However, they can be grown anywhere, down south they will be more grown like big scallions.

How to Plant Bulb Onions

Onion bulbs are quite hardy and can withstand 20° F frost. They should be set out 4-6 weeks prior to the last expected frost. When your plants arrive they should appear to be quite dry. DO NOT WET THEM NOR STICK THEIR ROOTS IN WATER. Unpack them and store them in a cool, dry place until it is time to plant. They should last about 3 weeks kept this way. Do not worry that your plants seem dry. They will "shoot" new roots and new, green tops as soon as they are planted.

Licorice Basil is a type of Thai basil with a pleasant, sweet licorice flavor. Beautiful as a fragrant and ornamental accent throughout the garden, and delicious in salads, baked goods, and pasta sauce. It’s also pleasant to look at with deep green leaves that sometimes show a burgundy tinge, plum-colored stems, and lavender flower spikes that make a fun garnish for any salad, dish, or drink.

Harvest the leaves and stems from the top part of the plant, and pinch off edible flower buds as they appear, which prevents the leaves from turning bitter, and signals the plant to branch out and grow more leaves, making a bushier plant.

The more you harvest, the more it grows!

• Sweet, pleasant licorice flavor
• Thai basil type
• Edible ornamental
• Good for containers
• Tons of medicinal benefits!

As a medicinal herb, Basil has been used internally to treat anxiety, colds, colic, cough, depression, diarrhea, fever, flatulence, flu, indigestion, insomnia, intestinal parasites and worms, exhaustion, gastric pain, gonorrhea, lactation problems, migraine headache, nausea, stomach cramps, sore throat, and vomiting, and externally to treat acne, insect bites and stings, loss of smell, skin problems, snake bites.

⚠️ Do not use medicinally while pregnant.

⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.

As a companion plant, it attracts hummingbirds, pollinators, and beneficial insects, and repels asparagus beetles, cabbage moths, cabbage white butterfly, cabbage worms, carrot rust fly, flies, maggots, mice, mosquitoes, spider mites, thrips, and tomato hornworms. 

This basil variety produces lovely and flavorful green leaves with purple accents.  It has a strong, but enjoyable licorice flavor and can grow up to 24" tall.

What is Licorice Basil?

This basil is a type of Thai Basil, also known as anise basil.  It has strong licorice and anise flavors, qualities and aromatics.  It's known to be slightly "lanky" with pointed green leaves with signature purple flowers. Both the leaves and flowers are edible on this plant.  

Health Benefits of Licorice Basil

Licorice Basil can be used for treating the common cold, the flu, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, earaches, headaches, upset stomachs, heart disease, fever, and more.  It promotes longevity but something you may not know is that its an excellent mosquito repellent! 

Ways to Consume Licorice Basil

When Licorice Basil leaves are crushed, they burst with intense basil and licorice aromas. Fragrant and floral, the spicy paste is a condiment for multiple dishes. This basil is best when mixed with other ingredients to tame it's powerful one-dimensional notes. 

See Basil Recipes & Growing Tips on our Pinterest Board

• A Tom Watson Watermelon Festival is held in Georgia each year in August at Hickory Hill in Thomson, Georgia.  The Tom Watson Watermelon seed is a 1900 heirloom variety from Georgia
  
  - Plant produces excellent yields of 40 lb watermelons
  
  - Has a very sweet dark red flesh that makes your mouth water and quenches your thirst at the same time
  
  - Has a very tough rind that makes it a great variety for shipping and can resist bruising
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 85 days
  
  
• Best Months to Plant  |  [April - June]  Watermelons are heat-loving plants that need lots of sun. They grow on a long vine, so make sure to give them plenty of space to roam around.
  
  
  
  

• Includes a set of three (3) Mylar bags.
• Size: 6.0" x 8.0"
• Preserve seeds for long-term storage.
• Metalized 2.2 mil provides two layers of protection from moisture and light.
• Zipper-top closure and bottom fold.
• Resealable.
• Freezer safe.

Includes a mix of 16 popular perennial flower varieties and colors. Scatter this mix of seeds in your garden and enjoy a beautiful assortment of flowers for multiple years.

A perennial plant or simply perennial is a plant that lives for more than two years. The term is often used to differentiate a plant from shorter-lived annuals and biennials. Wikipedia

This mix includes all of the following seed varieties:

	GENUS/SPECIES	COMMON NAME	HEIGHT	COLOR
	Achillea millefolium	White Yarrow	24-36"	W
	Aquilegia vulgaris	Columbine	10-18"	R/V/B
	Aster novae angliae	New England Aster	24-36"	B/P/W/P
	Cheiranthus allionii	Siberian Wallflower	10-18"	O
	Chrysanthemum maximum	Shasta Daisy	16-24"	W
	Coreopsis lanceolata Dwarf	Lance-Leaf Coreopsis	18-36"	Y
	Dianthus barbatus	Sweet William	12-24"	W/P/R
	Echinacea purpurea	Purple Coneflower	24-36"	P
	Gaillardia aristata	Blanketflower	18-30"	Y/R
	Liatris spicata	Gayfeather	24-48"	P
	Linum lewisii	Blue Flax	18-30"	B
	Lupinus perennis	Lupine	12-36"	B
	Oenothera missouriensis	Dwarf Evening Primrose	8-12"	Y
	Ratibida columnifera	Mexican Hat	12-36"	R/Y
	Ratibida columnifera	Prairie Coneflower	12-36"	Y
	Rudbeckia hirta	Black Eyed Susan	18-30"	Y
				W-White
				R-Red
				V-Violet
				B-Blue
				Y-Yellow
				O-Orange
				P-Purple

The Purple Podded Pole Bean produces a profuse plurality of purely purple pods. View this variety vegetate vigorous verdant vines with violet developments. Stringless shells surround savory seeds.

• Easy to grow
• High yielding
• Long pods up to 7"
• Easy to harvest

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
• Spacing between plants: 5" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 8-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 70-75 days

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Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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Greek Basil is a small-leaf dwarf variety that grows into a tight dome, about 1’ tall and wide. A great one for containers, hanging baskets, and indoor gardens. The bright green, oval leaves and soft stems have hints of clove and anise, and keep their flavor when dried.  Use this variety to flavor herb butters and vinaigrettes, and the edible flowers as a garnish or salad green.

Harvest the leaves and stems from the top part of the plant, and pinch off edible flower buds as they appear, which prevents the leaves from turning bitter, and signals the plant to branch out and grow more leaves, making a bushier plant.

The more you harvest, the more it grows!

• Basil-clove-anise flavor
• Compact plant
• Good for indoor gardens
• Good for containers
• Tons of medicinal benefits!

As a medicinal herb, Basil has been used internally to treat anxiety, colds, colic, cough, depression, diarrhea, fever, flatulence, flu, indigestion, insomnia, intestinal parasites and worms, exhaustion, gastric pain, gonorrhea, lactation problems, migraine headache, nausea, stomach cramps, sore throat, and vomiting, and externally to treat acne, insect bites and stings, loss of smell, skin problems, snake bites.

⚠️ Do not use medicinally while pregnant.

⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.

As a companion plant, it attracts hummingbirds, pollinators, and beneficial insects, and repels asparagus beetles, cabbage moths, cabbage white butterfly, cabbage worms, carrot rust fly, flies, maggots, mice, mosquitoes, spider mites, thrips, and tomato hornworms. 

See Basil Recipes & Growing Tips on our Pinterest Board

• The Barese Swiss Chard variety produces delicious tender 10" tall dark glossy green leaves with curled edges
  
  
• A delicious baby leaf that grows quickly
  
  
• Ready to harvest in less than 30 days. Plant produces good yields of 10" tall leaves
  
  
• Excellent for salads and/or steamed with others greens
  
  
• Days to Maturity | Less than 30 days!

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Swiss chard is high in vitamins A, K and C, with a 175g serving containing 214%, 716%, and 53%, respectively, of the recommended daily value. It is also rich in minerals, dietary fiber and protein.

• Needs full sun to grow well
• It is drought tolerant and rarely, if ever needs to be watered
• Rue has a long history of use as a domestic remedy, being especially valued for its strengthening action on the eyes
• The plant contains flavonoids that reduce capillary fragility, which might explain the plants reputation as an eye strengthener. 
• Days to Maturity | 75 days

• A very old heirloom variety dating back to the 1600's
  
  - Hamburg Rooted Parsley is used differently than other parsley plants. It's actually preferred by many European cooks and is typically the main ingredient for many stews
  
  - Hamburg Rooted Parsley is a large edible root with smooth mild parsley flavor
  
  - Very easy to grow
  
  - In Europe root parsley is usually the first choice over parsnips
  
  
  
  
• Day to Maturity | 85 days
  
  

All-in-One Mosquito Repellent Garden Variety Pack includes an assortment of our 15 most popular varieties proven to fight-off mosquitoes.

 
Ordinary repellents and sprays are full of nasty chemicals that you probably don't want to put onto your family, and bug zappers are annoying. It also can be debated, how effective candles or incense really are.

Grow these plants in your garden to repel mosquitoes, naturally!  

Seeds are all individually packaged.

	1. Basil, Italian Large leaf Appx. 120 seeds The Italian Large Leaf Basil plant will produce medium to large leaves that can measure up to 4" long! It is an heirloom variety that is extremely fragrant. Grow basil in your backyard to control mosquitoes.
	2. Basil, Lemon Appx. 120 seeds Beautiful and flavorful small basil leaves. Leaves have a unique lemon scent. Very easy to grow. Basil emits its aroma without crushing the leaves. Grow basil in your backyard to control mosquitoes. Plant basil in pots so you can move them around easily. To keep the mosquitoes away from your body, rub a handful of crushed basil leaves on your skin.
	3. Genovese Basil Appx. 120 seeds Genovese Basil is a classic! It's prized for being sweet with undertones of a spicy flavor. You can't beat it's aroma.   These plants grow anywhere from 18"-24" inches. Basil emits its aroma without crushing the leaves. Grow basil in your backyard to control mosquitoes. Plant basil in pots so you can move them around easily. To keep the mosquitoes away from your body, rub a handful of crushed basil leaves on your skin.
	4. Catnip Appx. 240 seeds Catnip is also a VERY effective mosquito repellent. According to ScienceDaily.com, nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is about ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET — the compound used in most commercial insect repellents. Simply grow catnip near the backyard or patio of your house.
	5. Lavender Appx. 50 seeds Lavandula angustifolia, English Lavender, is one of the most beautiful seeds you can plant in your garden. The oils from lavender flowers are used to make medicines and many other household remedies. Lavender repels mosquitoes because mosquitoes dislike the scent of the lavender plant. The lavender plant is very easy to grow! To make a chemical-free mosquito solution, just mix lavender essential oil in water and apply directly on your skin. Plant lavender in pots around seating areas on your patio, backyard and garden to control mosquitoes.
	6. Lemon Balm Appx. 80 seeds The lemon balm plant produces beautiful lemon scented leaves. For an easy homemade repellent, crush lemon balm leaves and then rub them onto your skin. Keep the plants growing near doorways where the leaves will be readily available when you need them.
	7. Lemon Grass Appx. 65 seeds. Lemon Grass is a tropical plant that produces a thick grass that can even be used for flavoring many culinary dishes. It can also be used to make medicinal tea for the treatment of digestive issues and fever/flu-like symptoms. The long lemon grass leaves should be collected by snipping them off with scissors anywhere from mid summer on. Mosquitoes do not care for the fragrance of lemon grass. Grow these attractive "grasses" near walkways and near seating areas to deter them.
	8. Herb Mix Appx. 120 seeds Great multi-purpose variety to grow in your garden that grows well in containers. Basil emits its aroma without crushing the leaves. Grow basil in your backyard to control mosquitoes. Plant basil in pots so you can move them around easily. To keep the mosquitoes away from your body, rub a handful of crushed basil leaves on your skin.
	9. Basil, Greek Appx. 120 seeds Produces fragrant small green basil leaves with white flowers. Excellent as a garnish or seasoning. Greek basil is preferred by most culinary chefs. Can be grown indoors in containers.
	10. Marigold, Sparky Appx. 120 seeds Finely cut dark green leaves. Flat leaves. Use this parsley for garnishing, and culinary decoration. Tolerates heat better than most varieties.
	11. Pennyroyal Appx. 100 seeds
	12. Rosemary Appx. 20 seeds Excellent flavor and extremely fragrant. Perfect to use fresh or dried. Can also be used to flavor many culinary varieties such as meats, soups, and sauces. And even used for treating headaches and known to improve circulation. Perfect for containers.
	13. Sage Appx. 25 seeds Burn a little sage over coals to repel mosquitoes!  Works great.
	14. Tansy Appx.100 seeds Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) is a perennial, herbaceous flowering plant of the aster family, native to temperate Europe and Asia. Tansy is a strong herb, beautiful & yet suitable for growing around doorways to act as an mosquito deterrent.
	15.  Wormwood Appx. 350 seeds Wormwood can make a lovely, unique border and the strong odor does a good job of keeping mosquitoes at bay. Note: Do not rub on skin.

The threat of contracting a disease from a mosquito is very real. Not only are humans being infected with dangerous illnesses, so are animals including household pets. Over one million people are said to die each year from contracting diseases from mosquitoes. In the US, the most common disease is West Nile, but they also carry diseases like malaria, dengue fever, dog heartworm, chikungunya and the recent Zika Virus, which is responsible for outbreaks in tropical areas throughout the world and was found in 2015 for the first time in the Western Hemisphere. More can be learned about the Zika Virus, here.

Order your variety pack today and grow these plants in your garden to repel mosquitoes.

 

• Delicious
• Nutritious
• Beautiful colored sprouts ranging from red, pink, yellow, and orange
• Easy to grow
  
  
  

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What is a Seed Bank?

The answer is simple: a seed bank is your very own supply of open-pollinated, non-hybridized, NON-GMO seeds to be kept on hand in the case of an emergency or the unavailability of seeds.

There are many reasons to invest in a seed bank. Whether the market has changed or famine and war have changed the way we get access to seeds, these banks represent a secure way to begin planting quality foods.

All our seeds offer you the chance to replant the seeds after a successful harvest, making your investment in food one of the best values you will find. All of our seeds will produce organic produce when properly cared for.

While we remain optimistic about the future, we feel it is best to control your own food supply and live a healthier lifestyle with the best non-hybrid, non GMO seeds available today!

• The Florida Giant Watermelon plant produces beautiful 45 lb round dark green watermelons
  
  - One of the best semi-round watermelons
  
  - Delicious bright red flesh
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 85 days
  
  
• Best Months to Plant  |  [April - June]  Watermelons are heat-loving plants that need lots of sun. They grow on a long vine, so make sure to give them plenty of space to roam around.
  
  

The Thorogreen Lima Bean is a high-yielding heirloom that loves higher temperatures. Plump, light green pods grow at the top of a compact plant for easy harvesting. Both fresh and dried beans have a smooth, buttery flavor. When eating fresh, be sure to cook them, as raw beans are toxic. This compact bush-type plant spreads wider than green beans, so give them room to grow.

• Easy to grow
• Bush growth habit
• Heat loving
• Early producer

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus lunatus
• Depth to plant seeds: 1.5" deep
• Spacing between plants: 6"-8" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-30" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 10-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-90F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 2-4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 65-75 days

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Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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• The Atlantic Giant pumpkin has been known to grow over 1,500 pounds!  Without special treatment, the Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, can grow up to 200 to 300 pounds - easily
  
  - It's best to plant 4 to 5 seeds per hill with hills at least 8 feet apart
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 120 days
  
  
• How to Grow Super Giant MEGA Pumpkins
  
  

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The word pumpkin originates from the word pepon, which is Greek for “large melon". The French adapted this word to pompon, which the British changed to pumpion and later American colonists changed that to the word we use today, "pumpkin".
 

• Cal Sweet is one of the sweetest tasting and most popular watermelon varieties available
  
  
• A commercial grower favorite - sells well at farmers markets
  
  
• Dark green stripes on the exterior with bright red flesh
  
  
• Grows to appx. 35 lbs
  
  
• Perfect-sized watermelon for any-sized backyard
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days
  
  
• Watermelons are heat-loving plants that need lots of sun. They grow on a long vine, so make sure to give them plenty of space to roam around.

    

• Valerianella locusta (aka Corn Salad) is a small annual plant that is eaten as a leaf vegetable. It has a characteristic nutty flavor, dark green color, and soft texture, and is popularly served as salad greens.  //Wikipedia

• Corn Salad has a delicate flavor, similar to a butterhead lettuce. It is quite hardy and requires very little care while remaining practically free of pests & disease. Corn salad is also known for growing vigorously in almost any soil! 
  
  
• We think Corn Salad tastes best right out of the garden with a light drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Once you try this cold-hardy green, you'll be sure to make it a staple in your fall/winter gardens every year.

• Day to Maturity | only 40 days
  
  

• These Armenian cucumber seeds will produce delicious white cucumbers as long as 30"!
  
  
• Bitter-free with excellent flavor
  
  
• Excellent slicer and ideal for salads and many culinary dishes
  
  
• Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  
  
• Cucumber Seeds | Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills.
  
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Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

Caraway is an ancient aromatic herb, famous for being the spice in rye bread and German sauerkraut. A biennial in the carrot family that grows 1'-3' tall, with feathery foliage and tiny white flowers. The seeds, which have an earthy-citrusy-peppery flavor, are the most used, but the flowers, leaves, stems, and root (which looks like a small parsnip, and can be used like any other root vegetable) are also edible. While you’re waiting for the flowers, seeds, and roots to develop in the second year, spend the first year using the leaves, which have a parsley-dill flavor, in salads, soups, and sautés.

As a companion plant, it attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, and repels aphids, cabbage moths, cabbage white butterfly, cabbage worms, carrot root fly, and caterpillars.

As a medicinal herb, Caraway has been used internally to treat asthma, bad breath, bloating, colds, colic, cough, flatulence, heartburn, indigestion, insomnia, lack of appetite, nausea, sore throat, and stomach cramps, and externally to treat arthritis, bruises, burns, skin irritation, toothache, and wounds.

⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Carum carvi
• Life cycle: Herbaceous biennial
• Hardiness zones: 4-9
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• Days to maturity: 70 days-2 years; can begin harvesting when 6" tall
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/4" deep
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 65F-75F
• Spacing between plants: 8"-12" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 2 plants per sq. ft.
• Soil types: Sandy, loamy, chalky, poor, rich, moist, well-drained
• Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Water needs: Average
• Cold stratify: No
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Heat tolerant: No
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes
• Culinary use: Yes
• Medicinal use: Yes 

Good Companion Plants: Bean, Beet, Blueberry, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chard, Collards, Fava Bean, Kale, Mustard, Onion, Pea, Radish, Soybean, Strawberry, Tomato

What is Caraway?

Caraway is a biennial. This means it takes two years for the plant to mature, produce seeds, then die. During the winter you may not see any evidence of the plant even though the roots are preparing for spring. So mark your spot carefully so you don’t accidentally dig them up in the spring.

An interesting legend that goes along with Caraway is that it had the power to prevent the theft of objects that had seeds nearby and it also kept lovers from losing interest in one another.  Still, some believe Caraway has beneficial healing powers and you can use the oil, fruit and seeds as medicine.

Health Benefits of Caraway

Women can use Caraway oil to relieve menstral cramps. Feeling bloated or have a bit of indigestion? Chewing on a few Caraway seeds can help relieve your symptoms!

Ways to Consume Caraway

If you want to consume the leaves, pick them when they are young and tender. The roots are also edible when the plant is young.  Use Caraway seeds in baked goods, such as breads, and buns.  Add them to vegetable and fruit dishes, especially curries.  Use leaves and seeds alike to make hot and cold teas.

Caraway seeds have a sharp, pungent, slightly licorice taste that’s is delicious with green beans, potatoes, cabbage, onions, brussels sprouts, tomatoes, and apples. Try mixing it with cucumber and sour cream. It’s delicious with sausage and beef.

See Caraway Recipes & Growing Tips on our Pinterest Board

• The Green Marrow Summer Squash produces some of the most beautiful looking dark green squash
• Grows as a compact bush (not as a vine)
  
• Best when picked at 8" long
  
• Perfect for small gardens - grows on a compact bush
• Days to Maturity | 85 days

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Though considered a vegetable in cooking, botanically speaking, squash is a fruit (being the receptacle for the plant's seeds). Squash can be served fresh (in salads) and cooked (squash stuffed with meat, fried squash, baked squash).
 

What happens when you remove the color from a pepper? The White Cloud Pepper is what happens. A lovely ivory hue, inside and out, glossy and pearly and sometimes tinged with purple. Like the clouds in the sky, they vary in shape and size from small to medium. Its bell pepper nature can’t quite be tamed, however, so the fruit turns green and then bright orange or red when it matures. The flavor endures as well. Sweet and mild with no heat and a definite crunch. Now, what happens when a gardener grows that white sweet pepper?

• High yields
• Crunchy and sweet
• Harvest any color
• Good fresh and cooked
• Grows well in containers and tight spaces

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper size: Small-to-Medium/2"-5"
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 70-75 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

• Beautiful bright lime green lettuce leaves
  
  
• This is the green alternative to Lollo Rossa
  
  
• Compact and curly with amazing flavor
  
  
• Extremely popular amongst gourmet chefs and restaurants
  
  
• Easy to grow and does not require a lot of space
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 50 days
  
  
• Lettuce Seeds | Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere.  For leaf types seed should be sown thinly in rows 1 foot apart. For head, Bibb, and cos types, space rows 18 inches apart.
  
  Click here for complete Lettuce grow guide

Semi-trailing plant with fragrant flowers that come in a variety of shades and colors.

Certified Organic. Arugula microgreens are the most popular.  Chefs from all over the world utilize its crunchy tang in all kinds of salad dishes. 

Very easy to grow. 

Ready to consume after just a couple of days. 

• A 1957 All-America Selections (AAS) Winner
  
  - Plant produces good yields of flavorful curly dark green leaves
  
  - Perfect for salads
  
  - Stays in the ground 2 - 4 weeks longer than other mustard varieties
  
  - Tolerates the cold extremely well
  
  - Perfect for home gardens and market growers
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 45 days
  
  
• Mustard Seeds | When growing from seed, start them outdoors 3 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds a 1/2" deep, and thin to 3 inches. 
  
  Click here for complete Mustard grow guide

Mustard greens are extremely high in Vitamin A, B, and C.

Mustard, Sprouts & Micro-Greens

• Mustard is a member of the crucifer family.
  
  
• Mustard greens are a popular dish in the Southern U.S. and are an excellent source of vitamins A and C.
  
  
• Mustard sprouts have a strong spicy flavor and are usually blended with alfalfa or clover sprouts.
  
  

• Shungiku, Edible Chrysanthemum is a very versatile asian green
  
  
• Known as Shungiku, Edible Chrysanthemum, Garland Chrysanthemum, Chop Suey Greens and many other names
  
  
• This is a salad green that can be grown in winter and again in spring
  
  
• The flowers of Shungiku can be dried and stored to be used for tea. Often considered a substitute for Chamomile - with its soothing and stomach quieting properties

• Days to Maturity | 30 - 50 days
  
  

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

• Produces excellent yields of 18" long yellow melons.
  
  - The orange flesh is extremely tender and juicy
  
  - Has a banana flavor
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days
  
  
• Melon Seeds | Because of the long growing season, start plants indoors 4 to 5 weeks before outdoor planting time. Direct sow 4-5 seeds in a hill and then thin to the appropriate spacing. 
  
  Click here for complete Melon grow guide

• The Lebanese Squash is a very popular heirloom squash variety that grows extremely quickly - only 45 days
  
• Very flavorful and widely grown in the Middle East
  
• A summer squash variety from Lebenon
  
• Grows as a compact bush size plant (not as a vine)
  
• Fast-growing summer squash produces large yields
• Perfect for growing in small spaces
• Days to Maturity | 45 days
  
  

The Lebanese, White Squash is a favorite amongst many home gardeners. Most would recommend planting 2-4 bushes to feed a family throughout the season, while for smaller families or couples, 2 plants would be plenty. It really depends on how much squash you love to eat and whether or not you're growing other varieties at the same time. We do however recommend planting at least two plants for better pollination. The better the pollination, the better the fruit count! It's been reported that some gardeners have experienced up to 15 fruits per plant, however, that is on the high side. Most plants will produce 4-6 fruit, again depending on the pollination and other variables that come into play. There's just not an exact answer for this. You're almost at the mercy of mother nature on this, but most would agree it's a great producer! They're better picked when young and tender unless you're planning on stuffing them, then baking. In that case, they are let to grow larger, again, which will keep the plant from producing more fruit if you don't harvest regularly from them. So the bottom line is, if you want more fruit, harvest more regularly and when the squash is young and tender. This will send signals to the plant to bloom and flower again to keep reproducing. Generally, this plant will get 2-3 feet high, but regular fertilizing would, of course, alter these numbers as well. If your soil is in good condition with lots of healthy organic matter, you should have no problem getting plants that reach this size. May we suggest growing on black plastic for weed & insect control?

Additional Details

Though considered a vegetable in cooking, botanically speaking, squash is a fruit (being the receptacle for the plant's seeds). Squash can be served fresh (in salads) and cooked (squash stuffed with meat, fried squash, baked squash). 

The Marion Tomato is the perfect tomato for Southern gardens—tolerant of heat and humidity, resistant to cracking and disease, producing gobs of scarlet globes that ripen mid-season, and with just enough sweetness and acidity to know you’re eating the perfect tomato. A great-tasting and versatile fruit for sauce and paste or salt and pepper.

• Heat tolerant
• Early producer
• High yields
• Good for Southern gardens

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Indeterminate, trellis support, regular pruning 
• Tomato size: Medium
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-80 days

Click here to view our full Tomato grow guide

Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

Includes a mix of 21 popular annual flower varieties and colors. Scatter this mix of seeds in your garden and enjoy a beautiful assortment of flowers all year.

This mix includes all of the following seed varieties:

	GENUS/SPECIES	COMMON NAME	TYPE	HEIGHT	COLOR
	Calendula officinalis	Calendula	A	12 to 24	Yello/Orange/Cream
	Centaurea cyanus	Bachelor Button	A	12 to 36	Blue or Mix
	Cheiranthus allionii	Siberian Wallflower	B/P	10 to 18	Orange
	Coreopsis tinctoria	Plains Coreopsis	A	12 to 36	Yellow-Maroon
	Cosmos bipinnatus	Cosmos	A	36 to 60	White/Pink/Crimson/Rose
	Delphinium ajacis	Rocket Larkspur	A	12 to 36	White/Pink/Blue/Violet
	Dimorphotheca aurantiaca	African Daisy	A	8 to 16	Orange/Salmon/White
	Eschscholtzia californica	California Poppy	TP	12 to 18	Yellow/Orange
	Gaillardia pulchella	Indian Blanket	A	12 to 24	Yellow-Red
	Gilia tricolor	Bird's Eyes	A	12 to 18	Lavender-White
	Gypsophila elegans	Baby's Breath	A	8 to 18	White
	Iberis umbellata	Candytuft	A	12 to 18	White/Pink/Violet
	Linaria maroccana	Spurred Snapdragon N. Lights	A	12 to 124	Pink/Yellow/Violet
	Linum grandiflorum rubrum	Scarlet Flax	A	12 to 36	Scarlet
	Lobularia maritima	Sweet Alyssum	TP	8 to 16	White
	Lupinus hartwegii	Lupine	A	12 to 24	Mix
	Oenothera lamarckiana	Evening Primrose	B/P	24 to 60	Yellow
	Papaver rhoeas	Corn Poppy	A	12 to 30	White/Pink/Red
	Phacelia campanularia	California Bluebells	A	8 to 20	Blue
	Rudbeckia hirta	Black Eyed Susan	A/B/P	12 to 36	Yellow
	Silene armeria	Catchfly	A/B	16 to 22	Pink

• Copenhagen cabbages are 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
  
  - Heads are a light green color
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  
  
• Cabbage Seeds | Cabbage is an annual cool-season crop, hardy to frost and light freezes. Plant in rows 2 1/2 feet apart, with 12-16 inches between plants.
  
  Click here for complete Cabbage grow guide

Did you know? Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C! It also contains significant amounts of glutamine, an amino acid that has anti-inflammatory properties. Cabbage can also be included in dieting programs, as it is a low calorie food.

Mugwort, Herb

• 85 days.
• Artemisia vulgaris.
• Perennial.
• Plant produces beautiful fragrant leaves.
• Used to make tea to treat menstrual and menopausal problem.
• Stimulates and improves memory.
• Easy to grow.