Abundant Garden Kits

Cool Season Kit (+–) - In many climates the best time of year to garden is actually in the fall and winter months when rain returns and insect pests are dormant! This collection of 10 cool season varieties will give you plenty to eat from September to March. It is also perfect for those who live in regions with cooler summers, such as the coast or northern climates. - Detroit Red Beet, Sugar Snap Pea, Scarlet Nantes Carrot, Arugula, Tokyo Market Turnip, Bok Choy, Red Russian Kale, Great Greens Mix, 3 Lettuce Mix, , Rainbow Chard
Donation Seed Package (+–) - Each year we donate many seeds to school and community gardens and seed libraries. If your organization would like to receive a seed donation please place that request by ordering this item. You will be charged $3.00 for shipping plus $.01 and will receive a 10-20 packets of seeds. We often donate packets that are out of date but should still have good germination rates. We will do our best to provide you with a good selection of different varieties.  - Please leave us a note about your organization in the message area at checkout along with your tax ID number for non-profits. One donation package per organization.  - -
Kid's Collection (+–) - Five packets of large seeded and easy to grow varieties for your children or inner child.  - Green Bean, Sugar Snap Pea, Sunflower, Summer Squash, Watermelon - 100% of the proceeds will support the Manton Education Council in our rural town of Manton, CA. The Manton Education Council is a group of educators, parents and community members with the following mission; - TO KINDLE THE FLAME OF LIFELONG LEARNING IN CHILDREN AND UPLIFT MEMBERS OF OUR RURAL MANTON COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING PRACTICAL, HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND EXPERIENCES. - http://www.mantonedcouncil.org/ -
Summer Garden Kit (+–) - Our Summer Garden seed kit includes 10 varieties of warm season veggies  perfect for any back yard garden. This collection represents our farm favorite varieties that have done well for us year after year! We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.  -  Tarahumara Sunflower, Ice Cream Melon, Top Hat Sweet Corn, Waltham Butternut Squash, Golden Bush Scallop Squash, Chadwick Cherry Tomato, Scotch Bonnet Pepper, Jade Bush Bean, Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Lemon Cucumber

Beans, Dry

Blue Grey Speckled Tepary Bean (+–) - Phaseolus acutifolius v - 25 seeds/pack  | 80 days |  Heirloom - We have been growing tepary beans for many years and this new variety has come with high recommendations from several sources. The dry beans are a tapestry of tan/grey with blue speckles. We direct seed them three rows to a bed with seeds planted closely together. Soon they form a dense thicket of bean plants. No need to trellis. Allow the pods to dry on the plants and then using clippers cut the entire plants onto sheets. Roll your sheet up like a taco and do the bean stomp to free the seeds (See photo). Further winnowing with a fan will remove the chaff. These are very drought tolerant beans from the southwest that have a rich nutty flavor. -

Sonoran Gold Tepary Bean (+–) - Phaseolus acutifolius var. latifolius - 30 seeds/pack | 80 days | Heirloom - This drought tolerant bean produces gorgeous golden beans with a rich nutty flavor. Sow this medium vining bean thickly and allow beans to dry on the vines. Harvest all the vines onto a tarp and stomp to release the masses of beans. These are native to the Southwest and Mexico.

Beans, Snap

Golden Rocky Snap Bean (+–) - Phaseolus vulgaris - 25 seeds/pack | 50 days | Heirloom - This French heirloom snap bean is also known as Beurre de Rocquencourt. The slender yellow pods are uniform, tender and retain their yellow pigment when cooked. These are ideal for growers in cool climates or early spring plantings as they tolerate cool and damp conditions. Bush bean.
Jade Bush Bean (+–) - Phaseolus vulgaris  25 seeds  60 days to maturity  - Jade produces tender 5-7 inch green beans with good flavor and holding qualities. The tall plants are heat tolerant and produce through the whole season when other varieties have long stopped. This favorite variety is resistant to common bean mosaic virus, curly top virus, and rust. With a sturdy upright habit the beans are protected from contact with the ground. - Plant outside- after last frost, start indoors- 2 weeks before last frost -
Provider Bush Bean (+–) - Phaseolus vulgaris - 30 seeds/pack | 50 days | Heirloom - The best green snap bean we have trialed to date. Prolific producer despite the summer heat. Will also perform well in cool coastal and mountain climates. Very early compact bushes yield stringless green beans. 5 ½ inches long; perfect for canning and freezing. Purple-seeded. USDA variety 1965.
Rattlesnake Snap Pole Bean (+–) - Phaseolus vulgaris - 25 seeds/pack   | 60-90 days   | Heirloom - These beans grow up to 8 inches and are green with purple streaks. We find them to be delicious raw or lightly steamed; they are always a best-seller at farmer’s markets. The vines will grow to 10 feet with a sturdy trellis. The name comes from the mottled markings on the tan and brown seeds

Beets / Carrots

3 Root Grex Beet (+–) - Beta vulgaris - 50 seeds/pack   |   55-60 days    - This open pollinated beet variety yields a mix of golden, pink and orange roots with delicious greens. Breeding work by Alan Kapuler of Oregon.
Detroit Dark Red Beet (+–) - Beta vulgaris - 50 seeds/pack   |   59 days   |   Heirloom - A classic red beet that produces consistent 3-inch globes with extremely sweet, dark flesh. An 1892 heirloom, it is an established variety with strong tap roots and hardy tops.
Dragon Carrot (+–) - Daucus carota - 200 seeds/pack |  85 days - Purple-skinned carrot with an orange core. With a sweet, spicy flavor and its unique coloring it is sure to be a favorite with kids and at the market. Dragons grow 7-8 inches and taper to a point at the end. Bred by John Navazio.
Minicor Carrot (+–) - Daucus carota - 200 seeds  | 55 days  - Minicor is true to its name. This Nantes type baby carrot develops a vibrant, deep orange color. It’s considered a fingerling variety, growing uniformly smooth, straight roots, 6-7”, in loose soil. A satisfyingly crunchy Dutch carrot that maintains fine texture and taste when cooked.
Nantes Coreless Carrot (+–) - 200 seeds   |  75-85 days   - Here is a sweet, high yielding, reliable and long-storing carrot which we stand by. With blunt, well-filled tips and smooth skins, it will be a market pleaser. A large-sized Nantes type that forms sturdy 6-8″ long, cylindrical, fine-grained roots that are bright orange throughout. Nantes Coreless sweetens up earlier than other varieties of this type. It possesses strong, vigorous tops, smooth skin, good tip fill and a complex, carroty flavor.
Touchstone Gold Beet (+–) - Beta vulgaris - 75 seeds/pack  | 55 days    - With brilliant golden roots that retain their color when cooked, Touchstone Gold is sweet and tender with succulent green leaves. Sow golden beets in late spring and succession plant every few weeks for a plentiful harvest. These will store in the ground, remaining sweet and tender. Thin seedlings for large roots.

Broccoli

Early Green Broccoli (+–) - Brassica oleraceae - 150 seeds/ pack   I   60 days   I   Heirloom - Short season broccoli produces early center heads. The great thing about this variety are the numerous side shoots the plant will continue to produce for months. Excellent flavor. This open pollinated organic broccoli seed was selected by Steve Peters from Seed rEvolution Now. He is working with this variety to improve it for organic production and we are honored to offer his seed here!

Cabbage

Nozaki Early Chinese Cabbage (+–) - Brassica rapa - 150 seeds/ pack   I   50 days   I   Heirloom - This napa cabbage type produces early yields of large dense heads. The thick flat white stalks are crunchy and fresh. These are perfect for adding crunch to a salad or stir-fry and make a delicious batch of Korean Kim Chee. If you are a seed saver notice that they are a Brassica rapa and will not cross with other cabbages, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. This is another great selection by Steve Peters of Seed rEvolution Now.

Corn

Festivity Sweet Corn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack   |   85 days    - Festivity is a multi-colored sweet corn developed in OR by the late breeder Jonathan Spero and pledged as an Open Source Seed variety. The vigorous plants tolerate cool soils and will often produce up to 3-4 ears per plant. Color intensifies as the cobs mature with red, yellow, blue, pink and white kernels. Harvest ears to eat when the kernels produce a milky fluid or let mature further for roasting quality. - Festivity is an open source variety and pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative. -   -
Glass Gem Corn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack   |   110-120 days    -  After years spent researching and developing lost native corn varieties, Carl Barnes honed this breathtaking rainbow beauty as a tribute to his ancestors. Truly a remarkable flint variety, with translucent kernels in shiny bold colors from robin’s egg blue to pinks, reds and greens, it can be dried on the stalk for and used for flour or popping. Plants reach 9’ tall. - -   -
Hopi Blue Corn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack | 90-100 days |  Heirloom - This staple food of Southwestern Native Americans is revered for its life-giving properties and widely known as the Corn Mother. Our strain was gifted to a friend in Northern CA 10 years ago by a Hopi elder. With deep blue kernels borne on 8-inch ears, this corn thrives in hot temps and long growing seasons. Fertile soil can produce up to 6 ears per plant. Allow ears to dry on the plant and grind for a beautiful fine corn flour.
Japanese Hulless Popcorn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack | 85 days | Heirloom - Vigorous corn produces loads of ears with white kernels. Pops up white and large with great flavor. Average 6 inch ears. Other variety information for this type talk about small plants but ours grew to 10 feet! In our house popcorn is a standard snack and it is nice to know where it came from! Will grow well in the foothills and valley.
Lorenzo's Flour Corn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack | 120 days |  Heirloom - Lorenzo's corn is an Heirloom of unknown, though possible Cherokee, origin. It was grown for many years by Lorenzo of Corning. Lorenzo was an organic olive oil producer who was also an early advocate for organics in the 80-90s. He was given this corn, anecdotally by a Cherokee, and spent many years growing it and eventually passed it on to Susie Lawing of Chico. Susie has been distributing this variety for many years at seed swaps in Chico and passed it on to us to continue stewarding the seed.  - The dried kernels can be ground to make a flavorful corn meal for breads, polenta, etc. We have eaten it as a breakfast mush with honey- YUM! It is a long season corn, up to 120 days, and needs to be planted at 12-18 inches. Proper spacing will ensure 2 ears per plant. Corn loves nitrogen so be sure to enrich your soil with compost.  -   -
Martian Jewels Sweet Corn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack   |   80-90 days    - This stunning variety is another original piece of breeding work from Alan Kapuler, founder of Peace Seeds in OR. With white kernels and purple cobs, the dried seeds truly resemble small jewels. The entire plant is purple and gorgeous. Plants grow 7-8 ft tall with an average of two sweet ears per plant.  - -   -   -
Oaxacan Green Dent Flour Corn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack | 75 days  |  Heirloom - From southern Mexico, this variety yields large ears on 7-10 foot drought tolerant stalks. Grind to produce your own green/blue corn flour. Traditionally used to make tortillas and tamales. The kernels are truly stunning in shades of green, yellow and blue.
Painted Mountain Flour Corn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack   |   85 days   |   Heirloom - This is the most beautiful corn we have ever grown or seen. It produces the full color spectrum in bright, vivid hues. Bred by Montana grower Dave Christiansen, it has been selected from more than 70 Indian corns for hardiness in short, cool mountain climates. Our crop grew to only 5-6 feet and produced 1-2 ears per plant. Great to grind for corn meal, flour, tortillas, etc.
Supai Red Parch Corn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack | 110 days | Heirloom - The idea of parching corn has intrigued us for years. Think corn nuts. The basic idea is to remove the dried kernels from the cobs and heat them gently on a dry to lightly oiled skillet. Cast iron works great. Within about 5 minutes the kernels swell and become soft and chewy. Add spices or salt and you have a fantastic snack. - Many flour corns will work for parching but this variety is especially good for it. It was re-selected from older native strains by seed breeders Alan Kapular and Carol Deppe. The star burst red and white patterning is stunning and the 6-7 ft plants produced well. Average of two ears per plant.
Top Hat Sweet Corn (+–) - Zea mays - 50 seeds/pack   |   80 days   NEW - Top Hat is an excellent modern sweet corn variety with plump golden kernels and a super sweet corn flavor. It is the breeding work of the late Jonathan Spero in southern OR. It has been selected to tolerate cool soils, mature early and have tight husks that are effective in excluding insects. Expect 8 -10 ft plants with an average of 2 ears per plant. Ears are about 8 inches long. Top Hat is an open source variety and pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative.  - -   -

Cucumbers

Armenian Cucumber (+–) - Cucumis melo - 30 seeds/pack | 60-70 days | Heirloom - This popular burpless variety thrives in heat. The fruits are long, 18-36 inches and large, 3-4 inches in diameter. Sliced with a dash of vinegar and salt, this turns into one of our favorite summertime snacks. The flavor is cooling and sweet. Be careful when seed saving since Armenian cucumbers are botanically the same species as cantaloupe and will cross pollinate.
Lemon cucumber (+–) - Cucumis sativus - 30 seeds/pack  | 65-70 days  | Heirloom - This favorite is round with yellow skin, hence its namesake. With non-bitter skin, the flesh is crunchy and slightly sweet. Good enough to eat like an apple directly from the garden or slice for salads. The vines can be trellised or allowed to sprawl. Look for new fruits frequently as they often hide under leaves and it's not uncommon to find old fat ones that have escaped notice.
Marketmore Cucumber (+–) - Cucumis sativus - 25 seeds/pack   | 65 days   - Reliable producer of dark green slicing/salad cucumbers with non-bitter skins. Developed by Cornell University in 1968, this variety has since set the standard for sliced cucumbers. Resistant to scab and tolerant to Powdery Mildew, Cucumber Mosaic Virus and Downy Mildew.
Mid-East Prolific Cucumber (+–) - Cucumis sativus - 30 seeds/pack   | 50-60 days   - Very early-maturing variety produces 5-7-inch cucumbers that are excellent for slicing, pickling, etc. These are known for their uniform shape, dark green thin skins and great eating qualities. We have grown this variety for several years in our gardens and are consistently pleased with the bountiful yields.
Persian Cucumber (+–) - Cucumis sativus - 25 seeds/pack   | 55-65 days   - This cucumber is a versatile one that can shine in salads, as a slicer, and even in the pickle jar. A narrow cucumber, it is mature at 4-6” long; Its dark green skin is smooth and thin, and pleasantly crisp flesh surrounding a juicy, core. It has a mild, almost sweet taste, and contains little to no cucurbitacin, as is characteristic of “burpless” varieties of cucumbers.

Culinary Herbs and Seeds

Cilantro (+–) - Coriandrum sativum - 100 seeds/pack  |   45 days - This zesty herb has quite a reputation. Loved by most and loathed by a few. Many say that no salsa is complete without cilantro. Others love the seeds, called coriander. Sow seeds in September for harvest through the winter and into the spring. Or sow in early spring for spring harvest. If you must have cilantro with your salsa, try drying it, freezing it or planting in succession in the shade for summer harvest. Annual.
Dill (+–) - Anethum graveolens - 100 seeds/pack | 45 days - Dill is the classic flavoring used in many dishes and of course, pickles! Dill does best in cool weather so get it going in early spring and plant outside before last frost. Or in mild winter climates, plant in fall for harvest through the winter. When heat comes on dill will go to seed quickly. Use the seeds as a culinary spice and for your pickling needs. Dill produces bountiful feathery leaves with great flavor and thousands of seeds. Our dill easily topped out at seven feet tall. Biennial or annual.
Italian Large Leaf Basil (+–) - Ocimum basilicum - 100 seeds/pack | 60 days |  Heirloom   - Classic green sweet basil; perfect for pesto. We love to add it to soups, salsas or to accent a tomato platter. This variety produced plentiful leaves and really attracted the pollinators. Good container plant for a kitchen herb garden. Annual.
Mustard, Black (+–) - Brassica nigra - 200 seeds/pack  |   120 days to dry seed - Use seeds in making your own hot mustard! Native to the Mediterranean, this mustard is suited to the valley and foothill climate. Expect it to go to seed quickly but that is ok since it is mainly grown for its seeds. The leaves are mild, but slightly hairy, and can be used as a braising green. Annual.
Opal Purple Basil (+–) - Ocimum basilicum - 100 seeds/pack  |  60 days - We originally grew this basil as a seed contract for a larger seed company and fell in love with it. Dark purple leaves are large and slightly ruffled. The taste is comparable to sweet basil with a bit of a sharper bite. We find that it makes a great pesto on its own or combined with sweet basil. If you let it go to seed you'll be blessed by a multitude of labiate lavender flowers borne on upright stalks. Annual.

Edible Flowers

Picotee Cosmos (+–) - Cosmos bipinnatus - 50 seeds/pack    |   60 days  - This heavily flowering plant offers edible blossoms with edges in various shades of fuchsia that softly bleed into a lighter hued center of white to rosy pink. Showy, bushy growth provides habitat for pollinators, and it is a companion plant for corn and more. Beautiful on it’s own and a stunning addition to any flower garden or cut arrangement. -
Queen Lime Orange Zinnia (+–) - Zinnia elegans - 40 seeds/pack    |   75 days  - The outer petals are a deep but bright orange that gradually lightens to a lime green crown. As a cut flower, this queen is long lasting and adds an interesting contrast to arrangements and shines as a stand-alone. Zinnias thrive from mid-summer until frost, giving this vigorous beauty a long season of showy blooms. Edible petals can be added to salads.  -
Queen Lime Zinnia (+–) - Zinnia elegans - 40 seeds/pack    |   75 days  - This unusually colored flower adds unexpected contrast to the garden and cut arrangements. Blooming from June till frost, it offers a long season of semi to double blossoms of bright chartreuse when deadheaded regularly. Zinnias grow well direct seeded or started in trays and transplanted. -
Shasta Daisy (+–) - Leucanthemum × superbum - 50 seeds/pack    |   75 days  - Large daisy with white petals sits upon a long stem. This hardy perennial tolerates little water and cold winters. They bloom in early summer and the petals are edible though strongly flavored. Bred by Luther Burbank at the turn of the 20th century.  -
Zinnia, Multi Colored (+–) - Zinnia elegans - 40 seeds/pack    |   75 days  - These zinnias come in a rainbow of bright colors from red to yellow, pink and orange. They do well direct seeded in late spring or transplanted once frost danger has passed. Edible petals can be used as salad garnish.  -

Eggplant

Black Beauty Eggplant (+–) - Solanum melongena - 50 seeds/pack | 80 days | Heirloom - Classic dark purple to black fruits are large with meaty flesh, great for any eggplant dish or the grill. Bushy plants produce multiple fruits. Farm favorite for productivity and taste! We were introduced to eggplant parmesan this year. Words fail to describe how good this dish is and how perfect black beauties are for creating it!
Diamond Eggplant (+–) - Solanum melongena - 50 seeds/pack |  70-80 days    - Diamond eggplant is a reliable and early producer, even in cooler climates, of dark purple fruits with green-tinted flesh that are 9” long and 3” in diameter. Born on compact 2’ tall plants in clusters of 4-6, these have a mild creamy flavor and are never bitter. Original seed stock collected by Seed Savers Exchange in 1993 from the Ukraine.
Rosa Bianca Eggplant (+–) - Solanum melongena - 50 seeds/pack |  88 days | Heirloom     NEW - This beautiful Italian heirloom is wildly favored by our friends at Dancefarm. These plump fruits are lavender with white and pink streaks. Unbeatably creamy texture. Prolific. Fruits average 2-4 lbs. each. Very good roasted whole for baba ganoush, or freeze to thicken soups and sauces.

Grains and Seeds

Afghan Sesame (+–) - Sesamum indicum - 150 seeds/pack  |  110 days   |   Heirloom - Graceful plants produce multitudes of tan sesame seeds along tall stalks. The dried seeds taste nutty; they can be dry roasted and used whole in cooking or ground into a paste.  Beautiful white flowers are tubular. Loves heat! To harvest allow the stalks to dry then cut and shake into a bag or bin. We find the stalks dry at various time so it is necessary to do multiple harvests off your patch. Luckily, when the seed pods open they do so upwards so the seed doesn’t fall out.
Buckwheat (+–) - Fagopyrum esculentum - 100 seeds/pack   |   70-84 days   |   Heirloom - Excellent summer cover crop.  Loosens heavy soils and adds organic matter.  The roots of buckwheat are very fibrous.  It is also an excellent forage crop for pollinators that love the small white flowers.  We use it extensively in our seed gardens to lessen chances of cross pollination.  And of course, the dried seeds can be ground for human consumption.  Buckwheat pancakes anyone?
Crimean Winter Wheat (+–) - Triticum aestivum  100 seeds, 3-7 months to maturity - High in protein, hard winter wheat is superior for bread making. This heirloom winter wheat was collected in 1900 from Ukraine. It does best sown in the fall and harvested the following summer. During the winter months it remains low growing. As the spring progresses the seed stems become very tall and sturdy. Easy to thresh and yields copious seeds. - ¼-½ inch depth, 6-8 inches,, Start indoors- fall/spring, Direct seed outdoors- Fall/ early spring
Elephant Head Amaranth (+–) - Amaranthus gangeticus - 200 seeds/pack   |   90-100 days   |   Heirloom - This amaranth variety will add a little Dr. Seuss to your garden. The large red seed heads are reminiscent of an elephant trunk and filled with thousands of red seeds. Thanks to Uncle Jeff for passing along this great variety to us!
Faro Quinoa (+–) - Chenopodium quinoa - 150 seeds/pack   |   90-110 days   |   Heirloom - Heavy producer of small tan seeds. Seed heads not as colorful as some varieties but makes up for this in quantity. Adaptable variety. Not day length-sensitive and will grow in most climates.
Golden Giant Amaranth (+–) - Amaranthus hypocondriacus - 200 seeds/pack   |   98-110 days   |   Heirloom - This grain amaranth produces golden seeds with a high protein profile. Known as an ancient grain of the Americas, it is still popular today (known as kiwicha) in Peru.  These plants will easily reach 7-8 feet and need good spacing. This is one of the easiest grains for home gardeners to grow and eat. To harvest, allow seeds to dry partially on plant and then cut seed heads into a paper bag or onto a sheet for further processing. Be watchful at this stage—little birds also love these seeds!
Hopi Red Dye Amaranth (+–) - Amaranthus cruentus - 200 seeds/pack   |  70-100 days   |  Heirloom - With seeds high in amino acids and leaves loaded in iron and calcium, why not grow amaranth?  This burgundy variety was used as a red dye plant by the Hopi people. The leaves can be eaten like spinach while the shiny black seeds can be cooked like rice or ground into gluten free flour.  Growing 7-8 feet tall, amaranth needs good spacing and thrives in our summer heat.
Red Sugarcane Sorghum (+–) - Sorghum bicolor - 100 seeds/pack   |   110 days   |  Heirloom - Originating in Africa and grown for years on the San Carlos reservation in Arizona, this sorghum cultivar is prized for its exceedingly sweet stalks that can be processed into syrup or simply sucked like sugarcane. Grows 10-12 ft. The seeds have nutritional qualities although ; though, it is prized more often as a forage crop for livestock. The seed heads can be stripped of seeds and bound together to make colorful brooms!
Tarahumara Popping Sorghum (+–) - Sorghum bicolor - 100 seeds/pack   |   100-120 days   |   Heirloom - Native to Africa, sorghum soon became an important food crop to cultures around the world. This particular variety has been grown for the past 200 years by the Tarahumara people who's homelands include the highlands of the Sierra Madre Occidental, Mexico. At 10-12 feet, this crop is an impressive visual in any garden. The white seeds can be popped or ground for flour and the stalks can be used for forage.
West African Millet (+–) - Pennisetum glaucum - 200 seeds/pack   |   100 days   |   Heirloom - Like a giant grass, this grain grows 7-10 feet and produces multiple seed heads on each plant. The seed heads resemble a corn cob with no husk and are covered with many small blue grains. This millet is a food staple in western Africa and seems well suited for our climate region. Pearl millet is well adapted to growing areas characterized by drought, low soil fertility, and high temperatures. It performs well in soils with high salinity or low pH. Because of its tolerance to difficult growing conditions, it can be grown in areas where other cereal crops, such as maize or wheat, would not survive.

Greens

Apollo Arugula (+–) - Eruca sativa - 200 seeds/pack |  45 days - Apollo arugula is an improved Dutch cultivar of common roquette. The spicy leaves lack bitterness and are about 8 inches long with rounded margins. Plant in the early spring or fall. Will go to seed quickly with the heat of summer. Direct seed or start in trays and transplant.
Arugula Roquette (+–) - Eruca sativa - 200 seeds/pack  | 45 days - Succulent and spicy cool-season green. Leaves deeply divided and dark green. Grows quickly and responds well to continuous harvest. Plant in the early spring or fall. Will go to seed quickly with the heat of summer. Direct seed or start in trays and transplant.
Bok Choy (+–) - Brassica rapa - 200 seeds/pack    | 45 days - This classic Asian green is fantastic in stir-fry or raw in salads. Bok Choy produces large green leaves with succulent white and crispy stems that cook up well. The leaves grow from a basal rosette allowing for continual harvest of outer leaves and stems while new growth appears from the center. These are especially tasty when lightly steamed with soy sauce or Braggs.
Ethiopian Kale aka Karate Cabbage (+–) - Brassica carinata - 200 seeds    l    about 50 days - This unique green hails from Ethiopia and goes by a few different names. It is not quite kale, nor mustard, nor cabbage. Whatever you want to call I'm sure you'll agree it is delicious. Buttery sweet flavor that can be eaten raw or cooked. Prolific producer of cut and come again leaves that will overwinter in many climate zones. As seed producers we loved the heavy seed yield and the fact that it won't cross pollinate with other brassica crops! -
Great Greens Mix (+–) - Bok Choy, Giant Red Mustard, Arugula and Garden Cress. - 200 seeds/pack   |   45 days - Sow this mix to have tasty and plentiful greens September through May. All of these greens thrive during the cool season and can be harvested many times. Fantastic as micro-greens in salad or in stir-fry.
Kale, Red russian (+–) - Brassica oleraceae - 150 seeds/pack   |   60 days - Plant this kale in the spring and enjoy for a year. It will survive extreme summer heat and then last all winter long in your garden. Frost makes this kale grow only sweeter. Enjoy in stir-fry, shredded in salad and steamed.
Persian Cress (+–) - Lepidium sativum - 200 seeds/pack | 45 days - This cress is very spicy. Use as a garnish or add to salad and other dishes. Leaves oblong and smooth along margins. Cool weather green.
Rainbow Chard (+–) -   - Beta vulgaris - 50 seeds - This rainbow veined chard thrives year round in most climates. Large dark green leaves with colored veins from red to orange and yellow are a nutritious addition to many dishes.This chard performs well in summer heat and cold wet winter weather alike. Plant in spring for a year of continuous harvest. For seed savers, beware that chard of any kind will cross pollinate with beets. -
Siber Frill Kale (+–) - Brassica napus - 200 seeds;  50 days - Vigorous, cold tolerant, frilly when mature. Bright green, great raw or cooked. Mild sweet flavor. Direct sow or start in trays in spring or early fall. Open Source seed bred by Jonathan Spero of Oregon.
Vates Collards (+–) - Brassica oleraceae - 200 seeds/pack   |   60-80 days - Vates Collards yield large dark green leaves with a mild cabbage flavor that stand up to cold and heat alike. This heirloom was introduced in the 1930s from the Virginia Truck Experiment Station and has been a southern staple for many decades. Collards can be planted in early spring or late summer to overwinter during the cold months.

Lettuce

Blushed Butter Oak Lettuce (+–) - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack - Another variation of Blushed Butter head with tender sweet flavor and large oak shaped leaves. Bred by Frank Morton and pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative. Direct sow or for large head start in flats and transplant to.8-12 inch spacing 55 day
Bronze Arrow Oak Leaf Lettuce (+–) - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack - A stunning loose-leaf lettuce, this heirloom’s long, narrow, oak shaped leaf shows a deep blush of brilliant reddish brown surrounding a lush inner green. Slow to bolt, this can be treated like a cut and come again or left to fill out into a luscious rosette of tender leaves. Succulent texture and sweet taste.
Concept Lettuce (+–) - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack - A juicy, flavorful, open head lettuce with densely packed, deeply textured dark green leaves. Its crisp texture is satisfying and utilitarian. Known to remain tasty during warm months, but can hold up in cooler temperatures, as well. For large heads start seeds in trays and transplant to 12" spacing.
Hearts Aflame Lettuce (+–) - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack   |   50-60 days - It wasn't until I cut a head of this variety in half that I truly understood its name. The hearts are astonishingly red and soooo succulent. Hearts Aflame has an upright romaine habit and tender savoyed green leaves with red splotches. It was bred by Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed and pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative. He selected it for "internal redness in a flaming pattern on long blanched hearts."
Jericho Lettuce (+–) - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack   |   50-60 days - With origins from the desert, Jericho has been developed to endure the summer heat. Sturdy, vigorous, tall plants with dense heads. Bright green leaves with a silky texture. Bolt resistant while remaining sweet, tender and crisp. Tolerance to tip-burn, powdery mildew and downy mildew.
Magenta Lettuce (+–) - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack - Rosy tinged leaves form a head around a crisp green heart. Even in summer heat, this extremely tolerant lettuce is slow to bolt and produces succulent leaves with a satisfying crispness. For large heads start seeds in trays and transplant to 12" spacing.
Mayan Jaguar Lettuce (+–) - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack   |   50-60 days - This is a 'new to us' lettuce that we grew for seed in 2018. I have to admit that the name sucked us in. Bred by Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed and pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative, this variety is all that I want in a lettuce. I loved the color and sweet juicy hearts and leaf ribs.  - Described here by Wild Garden Seed, "Dark red splashes are in high contrast over dark green ruffled leaves, wrapped into a tight upright head, with that bone crusher romaine crunch. The blushed hearts are pink as rose petals. This is a unique and beautiful romaine fountain of lettuce."
Mikola Lettuce (+–) - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack - Mikola lettuce boasts both summer heat tolerance and butterhead succulence. With dark red outer leaves enveloping a buttery green heart, we are sure you will love this variety. To grow large heads, start seeds in individual cells and transplant into the garden at 8-12 inch spacing. For cut-and-come-again lettuce sprinkle seeds in shallow trenches and cover lightly with soil.
Outredgeous Lettuce (+–) - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack    |   50-60 days - This just might be the reddest lettuce variety ever known! Thick, glossy, ruffled leaves. Can be harvested as a baby lettuce or allow to grow until the loose, Romaine-type heads develop. Medium heat tolerance. Sow spring/fall. Bred by Frank Morton.  - Outredgeous is pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative. The pledge states : "You have the freedom to use these OSSI- Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this Pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives." -
Prizehead Lettuce (+–) - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack   |   50-60 days - Looseleaf head lettuce. Green leaves are blushed red, stunning! Great lettuce to seed in the fall for winter and early spring harvest.  Allow the heads to mature and harvest whole or pick only outer leaves as needed for a continuous harvest.  This lettuce will bolt with the summer heat.

Medicinal / Ceremonial Herbs

California Poppy (+–) - Eschscholzia californica - 50 seeds/pack   Heirloom - California Poppy is a widely distributed native wildflower throughout the west coast. The iconic golden blooms give way to narrow seed pods that readily self sow new plants. They are summer drought tolerant and will easily perennialize in well drained open spots. They do not like their roots disturbed so it is best to direct seed them in early spring or late fall. -
Chamomile (+–)
Clary Sage (+–) - Salvia sclarea - 100 seeds/pack - Hands down, the number one attraction to this plant is the heavenly scent emitted by the lavender/white flower spikes that can reach 5-6 feet. The scent is sweet yet has a hint of citrus. The seeds have traditionally been used in eye washes and the leaves as fixatives in potpourri. This plant is a perennial and will reseed itself in the garden as well. Recently we've been selling the cut flowers at the farmer's market and customers have been going crazy for the scent!
Hibiscus/ Roselle (+–) - Hibiscus sabdariffa var sabdariffa - 25 seeds/pack   90-100 days  - Hibiscus thrives in summer heat. It provides a bold display of showy green and scarlet foliage on sturdy stalks marbled with the same colors. In late summer, pink blossoms emerge, opening in the morning and closing again in the evening. The fleshy, deep red calyxes can be picked and dried for a tangy, refreshing tea that has been said to contain high amounts of antioxidants, vitamin C, and antimicrobial properties.
Hungarian Blue Breadseed Poppy (+–) - Papaver somniferum - 200 seeds/pack   Heirloom - With deep purple blooms, nutritious blue seeds and ornamental pods this heirloom poppy for eastern Europe is an eye catching addition in the garden. Direct sown with the fall rains, poppies will grow through the winter to yield large blooms in med-spring.  -
Lemon Bergamot (+–) - Monarda citriodora - 100 seed/pack - Beautiful purple flowers bloom all summer long. Dry leaves for smooth citrus flavor tea. We sow this in the greenhouse in early spring and transplant when danger of frost has passed. Sprinkle the tiny seeds on potting soil and water in. The small seedlings should emerge within two weeks. When they are big enough to prick out transplant to 4 inch pots. Annual. Transplant after danger of frost has passed.
Licorice Mint (+–) - Agastache foeniculum - 100 seed/pack - Native to mid-west and great plains regions of USA. Pleasant licorice flavor makes a delicious tea for digestion. Beautiful lavender flower spikes bloom for eight weeks from mid to late summer. Very hardy. Will tolerate low water once established. Perennial. Sow small seeds in greenhouse early spring and transplant to permanent location once frost has passed.
Nettle (+–) - Urtica dioica - 100 seeds/pack - This favorite herb can truly be called a food! The leaves are very high in minerals and are great steamed—they lose their sting! Dry leaves and drink the tea daily for the best and cheapest multi-vitamin around. Roots and seeds are also used medicinally for prostate issues. For some, the leaves provide allergy relief. Perennial.
Nigella- Love in a Mist (+–) - Nigella damascena - 100 seed/pack  70 days to maturity - With lacy foliage, blue flowers and balloon shaped seed pods this heirloom cottage garden plant lends itself to flower arrangements at all stages of growth. Sow the tiny seeds directly in your prepared garden bed in early spring for summer blooms. Reseeding annual. Also known as Black Seed and used widely for medicinal purposes.
Poppy, Peshwar (+–) - Papaver somniferum var. album - 100 seeds/pack - Elegant and ephemeral blooms sway atop long stems. Plant a block for a stunning effect. Used traditionally for pain relief. Native to Peshwar region of Pakistan. Annual. -
Snow Princess Calendula (+–) - Calendula officinalis - 50 seeds/pack - With light yellow to almost white blossoms and tall stems this variety stands out as a cut flower. Used traditionally to promote tissue health and regrowth. Soothing for cuts, scrapes and sore throats. Also a beneficial and edible companion plant in the garden. Plant year round in mild climates. Annual.

Melons

Bidwell Casaba (+–) - Cucumis melo - 25 seeds/pack    |   90-95 days   |   Heirloom - Just as Chico boasts a Bidwell Park, Bidwell Mansion and Bidwell Perk, the city can also claim the Bidwell Casaba. Using USDA seed stock from 1869, US Senator, John Bidwell, saved and improved this heavenly melon for years in Chico, CA. The fruits are huge at 9 x 14 inch and weighing 15 lbs. This is the sweetest melon we have ever tasted!
Crimson Sweet Watermelon (+–) - Citrullus lanatus - 25 seeds/pack   |   85-90 days   - These red-fleshed melons set the standard for sweetness, market readiness and disease resistance. Developed in 1964 at Kansas State University, it resists both fusarium wilt and anthracnose. Many thanks to all our watermelon-loving friends who helped us save this seed!
Desert King Watermelon (+–) - Citrullus lanatus - 25 seeds/pack   |   85-90 days   - Heirloom melon with yellow/orange flesh and pale green rind. Large fruited variety from 10-30 lbs average. Very flavorful and juicy; just what you want a watermelon to be. Large seeds plentiful but easy to discard. This variety is known for being heat resistant and somewhat drought tolerant. We found they needed regular water but did resist sunburning due to the pale skin.
Eel River Melon (+–) - Cucumis melo - 25 seeds/pack    |   95-100 days   |   Heirloom - Heirloom melon with Japanese origin. Further refined in Humboldt county by breeder Bill Reynolds. Sweet orange flesh with a tear drop shape and unique markings. Fruits turn from bluish to gold when ripe. Fairly large melon at 4-6 lbs. Transplant or direct sow after last frost
Haogen Melon (+–) - Cucumis melo - 25 seeds/pack    |   75-80 days   |   Heirloom - This light and juicy green fleshed melon is very fragrant and tasty. Early maturing and heavy producer of small 2-3 lb fruits. Harvest when fruits turn yellow. Thought to be an Israeli adaption of an older native American variety. Vigorous growth. Main crop matures over a month long period and then a new crop of smaller fruits will continue to produce until the frost. - Photo by Josh Hincks
Ice Cream Muskmelon (Green Machine) (+–) - Cucumis melo - 25 seeds/pack - Very sweet 2 lb fruits with green flesh. Known as 'green machine' for the amazing number of fruits produced on these compact vines. Fruits slip from vines when ripe. Bred in 1998 by Merlyn Niedens, this is a cross between ‘Jenny Lind’ and ‘Kansas.’ The name Ice Cream comes from the perfect bowl the melon makes when you remove the seeds. Perfect for a scoop of ice cream, that is!

Mixes

3 Cucumber Mix (+–) - Cucumis sativus and C. melo - 50 seeds/pack | 60 days | Heirloom - Mix of Lemon, Mid-East Prolific and Armenian cucumbers. These are our three favorite cucumbers all in one packet. You could direct sow the whole pack along a trellis or in a bed for a bountiful and diverse crop of eaters, slicers and pickle material.
3 Lettuce Mix (+–) - Lactuca sativa - 200 seeds/pack - For those who want several lettuce varieties, try our mix of three colorful cut-and-come-again lettuce. The varieties in this mix change regularly.
3 Summer Squash Mix (+–) - 25 seeds/pack - Mix of Lebanese, Golden Bush Scallop and Yellow Crookneck. All your summer squash varieties in one packet! Direct sow seeds after last frost when soil has warmed. Harvest frequently from plants when fruits are young. -
3 Sunflower Mix (+–) - Helianthus annus - 50 seeds/pack - Decorate your garden with sunshine. This mix of sunflowers includes Russian Mammoth, Tarahumara and Evening Sun. Let these reseed year after year in your garden. The birds will love you for it! Sow sunflowers up to 1/2 inch deep after all danger of frost has passed. Space 2 ft apart or more for optimum growth.

Peas

Mammoth Melting Snow Pea (+–) - Pisum sativum - 25 seeds/pack   |   60 days - Large succulent pods are GREAT in stir-fry, quiches or any other dish you can dream up.  Prolific vines produce masses of large, flat-podded peas late into the pea season. Peas are 3-4 inches long and nearly an inch wide. This variety will climb 5-6 ft or more if a sturdy trellis is provided. Pea weevil damage is present in some seeds. Pea seeds have been treated to kill any pea weevil larvae by freezing the seed for 3 weeks.
Oregon Giant Snow Pea (+–) - Pisum sativum - 25 seeds/pack   |   60 days - Oregon Giant Snow pea produces huge 5 inch long by almost 1 inch wide snow peas. These have delicious crunch and flavor.Great for fresh eating or stir fry. Bred at OSU by Dr James Baggett. Vines 3-4 ft will benefit from staking. Sow in early spring for best yields.
Sugar Ann Snap Pea (+–) - Pisum sativum - 25 seeds/pack   |   60 days - Sugar Ann peas yield the classic sweetness of a snap pea on a short vine that will set peas 2-3 weeks earlier than other varieties. Even though the vines are much shorter they will still benefit from staking or a short trellis.
Sugar Snap Pea (+–) - Pisum sativum - 25 seeds/pack   |   60 days - Sugar snap peas set a standard for sweetness.  These fat podded peas reach their peak of sweetness when the pods seem to be bursting with the peas inside. The vines will climb 5-7 feet and produce white flowers. Eat fresh, cooked or freeze these sweet treats. Our winter garden is full of these this year as they have readily reseeded themselves from spring!

Peppers

Amish Pimiento Sweet Pepper (+–) - Capsicum annuum - 50 seeds/pack   |   85 days   |    Heirloom - This is a long time farm favorite pepper for us. We first grew it over 10 years ago a seed contract for Fedco seeds and have kept it going. These squat little sweet peppers have thick flesh and much sweetness. The plants keep producing right up until the frost and are great to eat raw, stir-fried and roasted. I usually freeze a few gallons of these during seed harvest and we eat them all winter as well.  -
Early Jalapeño Hot Pepper (+–) - Capsicum annuum - 50 seeds/pack | 65 days - These plants yield an amazing number of blunt, 3-inch peppers. As its name suggests, it ripens earlier than other jalapeño varieties. It also resists sunburn due to thick foliage. Each compact plant produces 20-30 fruits each! We think this is the perfect multi-use pepper, great for canning or pickling or for a flavorful addition to salsa or soups. This pepper has just the right amount of heat. We have heard reports of some jalapenos not having any heat. This is not the case with our line of jalapeno. Great heat here.
Gatherer's Gold Sweet Pepper (+–) - Capsicum annuum - 50 seeds/pack    |   70-80 days    - This beautiful golden horn shaped sweet pepper is perfect for roasting or fresh eating. Bred by Frank Morton of OR, it is known for thick sweet walls, resistance to sunburn and early yields. Peppers germinate best with warm soil temps around 80 F and can take 10-14 days to sprout. Pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative.  -
Korean Hot Pepper (+–) - Capsicum annuum - 50 seeds/pack   |   70 days   |    Heirloom -  This authentic Korean red hot pepper is perfect for spicing up Kim Chi or stews. Not too hot, but hot enough, it has thin red skins that dry easily for storage. Traditionally these are coarsely ground to make gochugaru, the dried red pepper flakes used in Kim Chi. The compact plants are prolific producers of these 4-5 inch peppers and also produce well in cooler climates. -
Scotch Bonnet Hot Pepper (+–) - Capsicum chinensis - 50 seeds/pack   |   100-120 days    -   - Scotch Bonnnet peppers are a staple in Caribbean cuisine as well as a new favorite on our farm. The squat golden fruits pack not only heat but also fruity sweet flavor. These are relatives of the habanero and are similar in growth and maturation. Be sure to seed them a good 6-8 weeks before the last frost since they need a fairly long growing season. Expect loads of these golden peppers to ripen until the first frost. Extend your season with row cover or the greenhouse.  - We made a delicious fermented hot sauce with this by blending the fruits, including the stems, with a few cloves of garlic, salt, a bit of honey and a dab of yogurt. Blend well and put in a canning jar. Leave to ferment at room temp for 3-5 days, burping the container several times a day to let gases escape. Refrigerate and enjoy! -   -

Radish

Watermelon Radish (+–) - Raphanus sativus - 50 seeds/pack    |   50-60 days - Watermelon radish is an Asian heirloom type of daikon with light green skin and a rosy red interior similar to a watermelon. The sweet spicy flesh is delicious is salads or try adding them to your favorite fermentation recipe. Direct sow seeds 2" apart. These become sweeter with cool weather and will overwinter in your garden.

Solanam

Peruvian Goldenberry (+–) - Physalis peruviana - 50 seeds/pack | 100 days | Heirloom - In the tomato family, goldenberries have a sweet taste and a unique decorative appearance. These small orange fruits are encased in a paper husk and fall from the plant when mature. They are tangy with a peachy flavor. Truly a garden treasure. Whenever we have guests in the summer and want to knock their socks off we offer them a few of these gems. To top it off, research shows they may have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Also, melatonin has been found in the plant, which suggests it may lower risk of diseases associated with stress, including neurodegenerative diseases. The challenge is to grow enough of them. Start plants indoors and transplant outside. They need a long season to really produce well.
Purple de Milpa Tomatillo (+–) - Physalis ixocarpa - 50 seeds/pack  |  70-90 days - Purple variety with fruits 1-2 inches. Tangy flavor great in green salsas. Purple color indicates maturity. With time, they become more seedy but sweeter for eating raw. Prolific. We plant this from seed directly in garden soil June 1 and still get a great yield.
Tomatillo Verde (+–) - Physalis ixocarpa - 50 seeds/pack   |   60-80 days - These classic green tomatillos are borne on sprawling plants that produce vast amounts of green fruits covered in papery husks. They have a unique sweet and tangy flavor. Use the fruits in green salsas combined with onions, garlic, etc. Be aware, these plants have a reputation of volunteering for years after the original planting. Personally, we think that is a great thing! Adapted to grow in a wide range of climates but will handle a lot more heat than tomatoes. -

Squash

Candystick Delicata Squash (+–) - Curcubita pepo - 20 seeds/pack | 90 days | OSSI Pledged variety - Candystick is known for its vigorous growth; it can yield fruits up to three pounds. Bred by Carol Deppe, this green striped, orange-tan delicata is sweeter and thicker-skinned than a traditional delicata; it’s a long keeper that can be enjoyed months after harvest. It is very rich and complex in taste and has a smooth, slightly dry texture that makes it famously dessert worthy.
Cinderella Pumpkin (+–) - Curcubita maxima - 20 seeds/pack   |   60 days   |   Heirloom - This vivid red-orange beauty’s squat stature and deep vertical furrows are reminiscent of the carriage used by it’s namesake. Also known as Rouge Vif D'Etampes, its an old French heirloom with thin skin and sweet, mild flesh well suited for soups, pies and more.
Costata Romanesco Summer Squash (+–) - Curcubita pepo - 20 seeds/pack   |   60 days   |   Heirloom - Italian heirloom zucchini known for its excellent flavor and texture. Light green fruits with ribs that are delicious raw or cooked. Heavy producer of male blossoms great for eating. We even stuffed these flowers with cheese and herbs and then battered and fried them this summer for a delicious appetizer! Many folks think this is the only summer squash worth growing.
Dark Star Zucchini (+–) - Cucurbita pepo - 20 seeds/pack   |   50 days - This bush zucchini has all the best traits. It is early to mature, prolific, tasty and drought tolerant. The dark green zucchinis are uniform and were developed under organic conditions for organic farmers. Bred by seedsman Bill Reynolds.
Sweetmeat Oregon Homestead Squash (+–) - Curcubita maxima - 15 seeds/pack | 95 days | Heirloom - If you could only grow one winter squash this would be it. Oregon Homestead Sweetmeat squash,  growing to 10-20 lbs each, are fantastic to eat any way you can imagine; soups, stews, quiche, pie, etc. Reselected by Oregon plant breeder and author Carol Deppe for vigorous growth, thick dry flesh, large tasty seeds and hardiness in variable climates. Stored in a frost free cool environment they can easily keep 6-8 months.
Tromboncino Squash (+–) - Curcubita moshata - 20 seeds/pack   |   60 days   |   Heirloom - This Italian heirloom can be eaten as a summer squash at 60 days or leave it on the vine to grow large and tan for a winter squash. As a summer squash they have a firm texture and sweet flavor. As a winter squash they are akin to a butternut cousin with a milder flavor. Rampant vines can be trellised.
Waltham Butternut Squash (+–) - Curcubita moschata - 20 seeds/pack   |   110 days - Waltham sets the standard for butternuts. Large fruits up to 6 lbs. with brilliant orange flesh. I love the natural sweet/savory flavor and the texture. We use butternuts in everything from pies, soups, baked and in breads. Excellent storage variety.
Yellow Crookneck Squash (+–) - Curcubita pepo - 20 seeds/pack   |   50 days - Classic yellow crookneck squash great steamed, fried, baked, grilled. Anyway you like it! Harvest young and often for a continuous supply of this tasty squash.

Sunflowers

Evening Sun Sunflower (+–) - Helianthus annus - 50 seeds/pack | 75 days - Spectacular garden variety for cut flowers. Large blooms adorn plants 6-8 feet tall with multiple flowers that continue to bloom throughout the season. Produces flowers come in shades of burgundy, orange and yellow with dark centers.
Hungarian Black Seeded Sunflower (+–) - Helianthus annus - 50 seeds/pack   |    Heirloom     - This is a great heirloom variety from Hungary well known for jet black seeds that are a great snack either plain or sprouted. The plants grow 7-10 ft tall and have medium sized flowers, mostly born singly,  although some plants will produce multiple blooms. This line was collected by the Seed Ambassadors at Adaptive Seeds from Martin Ringhoffer's farm in Hungary.  -   -   -
Sunflower, Tarahumara (+–) - Helianthus annus - 50 seeds/pack | 75 days | Heirloom - Gold petals with green/black concentric circles in center. Very striking sunflower with an interesting center pattern of concentric rings of green and black. Mid-size heads to 8 feet. White seeds.

Tomatoes

Blush Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 30 seeds/pack | 70 days - Blush tomato, bred by Fred Hempel at Green Bee Farm, stands out with a stunning color palette in warm hues. The flavor has a sweet complexity that keeps you popping this prolific producer of elongated two inch fruits. The vigorous vines benefit from staking and are indeterminate. New farm favorite for 2020!
Chadwick Cherry Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 60-70 days | Heirloom - Classic large red cherry tomato. Fruits are 1 inch in diameter. A mouth-watering tomato that bursts open as you bite them. Prolific and disease resistant. Good choice for shorter seasons. Bred by the late Alan Chadwick of the UCSC Chadwick Gardens, who was a leading innovator of organic farming techniques. Indeterminate.
Costoluto Genovese Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack   |   85 days   |   Heirloom - Dating back to the early 19th century this tomato has long been a favorite in Italy for fresh eating and widely known for superb sauces and juice. The high acid content off set with a deep sweet tomato flavor gives this odd looking heirloom high marks in the old and new world alike. We were astounded by the prolific nature of this knobby lobed tomato. Fruit set began early and did not stop until the frost was upon us. Even through the hot northern California weather we continued to get fruits. The high seed content also makes this variety a seed savers dream.
Green Grape Cherry Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 80-90 days | Heirloom - Hanging on their vines like grapes, these yellow/green cherry tomatoes will tingle your taste buds. Bred by Tom Wagner in 1986 from a yellow pear cherry and a large beefsteak heirloom. With a tangy sweet taste, many folks find these little fruits addictive. The plants stay compact but bear fruit for a long season. Although they are listed as a determinate variety we found them to be extremely prolific. - The famous tomato expert Carolyn Male wrote a book called 100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden. On the green grape she says, “First time growers of green grape have a tendency to fall in love with it after only one season. When you experience the unique spicy sweetness associated with green tomatoes for the first time, it's easy to become addicted.”
Lucky Tiger Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 30 seeds/pack | 70 days - Lucky Tiger is a bicolor cherry tomato Bred by Fred Hempel at Green Bee Farm. Dark green striping and shades of red fleck deepen in color when ripe. This oblong tomato has green flesh with hints of red mottling and makes a beautiful presentation. Deliciously tangy without compromising sweetness.
Milano Plum Paste Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 70 days  l  Heirloom - This determinate paste tomato is a highly productive Italian heirloom. Fruits are large to 5 inches, very meaty with few seeds. Good flavor. Compact tomato bushes could be planted in containers for patio gardeners. For canning a determinate tomato can be a blessing since all the fruits are ready at nearly the same time. This allows the avid canner to preserve large batches all at once. -
Pineapple Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 60-80 days | Heirloom - This huge multi-colored heirloom weighs in at 1-2 lbs. When cut in half these fruits are truly stunning with a webbed pattern of yellow, orange and red colors. Everyone I know raves not only of their beauty but also the light and non-acid, almost fruity taste. It is a good idea to trellis these heavy fruits to keep them off the ground. They are also best eaten right away, as they don't tend to keep as well as some varieties. My favorite tomato to eat on a sandwich. Indeterminate.
Principe Borghese Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack   |   75-80 days  l   Heirloom - Well loved Italian Heirloom variety for its superior sun drying ability. Plants are absolutely loaded with small plum shaped fruits. They are possible to dry whole although we preferred to cut them in half and then dry on screens in our greenhouse. These become delicious snacks or can be re-hydrated for winter sauces and stews.
Purple Cherokee Tomato (+–) - Solanum lycopersicon   50 seeds  80 days,  - With flavor perfectly balanced between sweet and savory this dusky rose-brown heirloom is a favorite. The fruits are medium to large and born on indeterminate vines. The seed was introduced by Seed Savers Exchange member Craig LeHoullier in 1991 from seed obtained from J. D. Green of Tennessee. It is believed to be an heirloom with  origins in the Cherokee nation. - 18-24 inch spacing ⅛-¼ inch depth, Sow outdoors after last frost, start indoors 6 weeks before last frost
Skorospelka Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 60-70 days | Heirloom - This Russian heirloom tomato bears prolific amounts of small to medium sized red fruits. An early producer that will continue to offer tomatoes until the first frost, this variety is ideal for canning and fresh eating. Its habit is fairly compact and would do well as a container tomato. We were truly impressed by the amount of fruits harvested from this variety. Indeterminate.
Stupice Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 55 days | Heirloom - Small early tomatoes with good flavor. Expect high yields from this vigorous potato leaf variety. Crimson fruits. Good for short seasons, a cold-tolerant variety. A 1988 comparative tasting in the San Francisco area gave it first place for its wonderful sweet/acid, tomatoey flavor and production. Indeterminate.
Sunrise Bumblebee Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 30 seeds/pack | 70 days - Sunrise Bumblebee brings big color. Red striping on a background of vibrant oranges, yellows, and pinks adorn this 1-11/2” fruit. Its flesh is very sweet and complex, and vibrantly colored in the same hues as the skin. This is one of Fred Hempel’s round cherry varieties bred on Green Bee Farm.
Thessaloniki Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 80 days | Heirloom - This Greek heirloom is a prolific producer of uniform baseball sized red fruits. With great flavor these tomatoes also resist sunburn and cracking due to dense foliage and rarely have blossom end rot. Over the years this variety stands out as a farm favorite slicer and sauce tomato. It was first introduced to the USA in the 1950s from Greece. Indeterminate.
Wapsipinicon Peach Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 80-90 days - Smallish yellow tomato with a distinctive peachy fuzz on the skin. Delightful fruity flavor. It is easy to sit down and eat a few of these right off the vine; like eating sunshine:)
Yellow Brandywine Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack   |  80-90 days - Large yellow to orange fruits have shape of a brandywine with a citrus flavor. Very beautiful with medium production. Definitely a great colored tomato! Indeterminate.
Zapotec Tomato (+–) - Lycopersicon esculentum - 50 seeds/pack | 80-90 days | Heirloom - Zapotec is an heirloom originating from near Oaxaca, Mexico. They are the native tomato of the region.These large fruits are surprisingly light with little water weight and firm, sturdy walls suitable for grilling or stuffing. Pale red with many pleats. Sliced they resemble a lace doily. Light and elegant taste. These were a top taster's choice during our Tomato Tasting Fest 2011. Indeterminate.

Turnip

Scarlet Ohno Revival Turnip (+–) - Brassica rapa - 200 seeds   l   50 days - Outstanding red to magenta skinned turnip with white interior. Large greens are hairless with reddish coloring up the the rib. Scarlet Ohno was reselected by Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seeds and after we trialed this variety a few years ago we knew it was a winner. The roots are mild enough to slice and eat drizzled with olive oil or dipped in hummus. They also stand up well to a longer simmer in a winter stew. Very delicious just about any way you want to eat them. Don't forget about the greens! These work in salads, soups and stir-fry. - This crop matures very quickly and will keep in the ground for sometime as you eat them. They will however, keep growing. We have harvested some baby-head sized turnips that are surprisingly still tender and delicious.

Tokyo Market Turnip (+–) - Brassica rapa - 200 seeds   l   50 days -   - These white Japanese turnips are popping up in farmer's markets and are incredibly popular. They have very little spice and can be eaten raw straight from the garden. They are also wonderful sliced in salads or pickled. Last season we trialed three open pollinated varieties against the market standard hybrid Hakerei. We found the Tokyo Market to be virtually identical. The greens can be eaten as well! Truly one of my favorite garden foods! -