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Catalog of Vegetable Seeds
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CATALOG OF VEGETABLE SEEDS
2008
ARTICHOKE
‘Green Globe’ HEIRLOOM 700s/oz. 2g/pkt. $1.29
6 months. Large green heads with a purple tint. A very flavorful and fleshy variety. Plants grow 4-6’ tall and spread 6-8’. Each plant will yield about 15 buds. Start seed inside in February and transplant outside after the danger of frost is past. It is possible to overwinter artichoke in New England in a sheltered spot with protection.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.88
2 oz. $11.76
1/4 lb. $22.38
1/2 lb. $42.39
ASPARAGUS
‘Mary Washington’ Open pollinated 800s/oz. 2g/pkt. $1.29
[P] Very thick dark green shoots with a touch of purple at the tips. Heavy uniform yields. Good for home and fresh market gardeners. Resistant to some rusts and blight. 60 day cutting season.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.12
1/4 lb. $9.73
1/2 lb. $18.44
BEANS 1,600s/lb. 50-100 lbs./acre
Plant after all danger of frost is past. Most beans are used for fresh eating, canning or freezing. Sow in rows 2 1/2-3’ apart at 3 week intervals from early May to end of July. Plant 1” deep in rows when soil is cooler, and 2” deep when soil is warmer. Thin to 3-5” apart in the rows. Cultivate freely but not when the plants are wet. 1 lb. of seed plants 100 feet of row.
BUSH BEANS
‘Black Valentine’ Heirloom 3/4oz/pkt. $1.09
48-70 days. Grown for green snap beans and dried seeds to use in soup. Light green pods are slender, string-less and 5-6” long. The dry seeds are jet black. A good bean for early plantings and shipping.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.00
1 lb. $6.30
5 lb. $5.60/lb.
10 lb. $4.75/lb.
‘Bountiful’ Heirloom 3/4oz/pkt. $1.09
51 days. Pale green pods are 6-7” long and slightly flattened. They are brittle with a fine texture. Use them fresh or for canning and freezing. They have a long shelf life. The plants are hardy, prolific and resistant to mildew and rust.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.00
1 lb. $6.30
5 lb. $5.60/lb.
10 lb. $4.75/lb.
‘ Bush Blue Lake ’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. 79¢
58 days. Dark green pods are 5-6” long and perfectly rounded. They have a good texture and flavor and are slow to develop seeds. Good for home gardens as well as commercial canners and shippers. Resistant to BCMV.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.00
1 lb. $6.30
5 lb. $5.60/lb.
10 lb. $4.75/lb.
‘Cherokee Wax’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. 89¢
58 days. AAS Winner. Light yellow, oval 6” pods are entirely string-less. They keep their quality well for shipping and market sales. The plants are very productive even under difficult conditions. Resistant to BCMV.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.00
1 lb. $6.30
5 lb. $5.60/lb.
10 lb. $4.75/lb.
‘Delinel’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. $1.29
54 days. This French filet bean is an improved Fin de Bagnols. The pods are very slender, straight, medium green and 7-8” long. It is string-less, tender and flavorful. The beans hold their quality well on the plant. Pick when they are less than 1/3” in diameter. Eat them fresh, canned or frozen. The plants are vigorous, erect, high yielding and resistant to BCMV, AN.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.50
1 lb. $9.00
5 lb. $7.66/lb.
‘ Derby ’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. $1.09
57 days. AAS winner. This bean has an excellent flavor and texture even at full size. The pods are 7” long, round and slender. They are easy to harvest. They slip easily from the stem. High yielding and resistant to BCMV.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.00
1 lb. $6.30
5 lb. $5.60/lb.
10 lb. $4.75/lb.
‘Pencil Pod Wax’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. 89¢
65 days. The yellow curved pods are 6-7” long, round and tender. They are string-less, brittle and fibreless. The plants are vigorous, productive and widely adapted.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.00
1 lb. $6.30
5 lb. $5.60/lb.
10 lb. $4.75/lb.
‘Roma II’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. 99¢
59 days. An Italian bean with a good strong flavor. The flattened pods are 5” long and string-less. They are easy to harvest and freeze well. Resistant to rust.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.00
1 lb. $6.30
5 lb. $5.60/lb.
10 lb. $4.75/lb.
‘Royal Burgundy ’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. 89¢
51 days. Tender, string-less purple pods turn green after two minutes of boiling. Good for fresh eating or freezing. The plants repel bean beetles and the seeds will germinate in colder soil than most beans.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.00
1 lb. $6.30
5 lb. $5.60/lb.
10 lb. $4.75/lb.
‘Tendergreen’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. $1.09
57 days. The round slender pods are 6-7” long. They are string-less, tender, brittle and slightly curved. Eat them fresh or freeze them. Good home garden variety.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.00
1 lb. $6.30
5 lb. $5.60/lb.
10 lb. $4.75/lb.
COWPEA
Dried beans are delicious in soups, stews and baking. Sow after all danger of frost is past. Eat like green beans when young or shell when mature for their dried seeds.
‘ California Blackeye No. 5’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. $1.19
75 days. The pods are 7-8” long and form in clusters. The plump seeds are cream with a dark eye when mature. Semi-spreading dwarf bush is vigorous, productive and disease resistant.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.00
1 lb. $6.30
5 lb. $5.60/lb.
10 lb. $4.75/lb.
‘Pink Eye Purple Hull ’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. $1.19
65 days. Semi-vining plant up to 2’ tall. Pods are 6-7” long and turn purple at the shelling stage. Seeds are green with a red eye when fresh and white with a maroon eye at dry stage. Good yields.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.00
1 lb. $6.30
5 lb. $5.60/lb.
10 lb. $4.75/lb. .
FAVA BEANS 400s/lb. 80-120 lbs/acre.
The plants are extremely cold hardy and can be planted in early spring and fall. Favas are a green shell bean. They may overwinter.
‘Broad Windsor ’ Heirloom 3/4oz/pkt. 89¢
83 days. Pods are flat, green, curved, meaty, and 7” long. Each pod has 5-7 large seeds. Use the high protein, immature pods for green snap beans or let mature on the plant for the dried beans. Plants are tall bushes but they could use some support to keep them from blowing over.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.00
1 lb. $6.30
5 lb. $5.60/lb.
10 lb. $4.75/lb.
HORTICULTURAL BEAN 1,600s/lb.
‘ Taylor ’s Dwarf’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. $1.19
56 days. Eat in the green snap stage or shell stage when the pods are cream and red. The large oval seeds are tan splashed with red. They make much better succotash than limas.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.00
1 lb. $6.30
5 lb. $5.60/lb.
10 lb. $4.75/lb.
LIMA BEANS 400s/lb. 80-120 lbs/acre.
Limas are more sensitive to cold temperatures so plant 2-3 weeks after snap beans.
‘Allgreen/Thorogreen’ Heirloom 3/4oz/pkt. 89¢
65 days. Dwarf bush. So prolific they will bear up until the first fall frost. The 3” pods have 3-4 baby size green seeds. The pods set high off the ground making them easy to harvest.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.50
1 lb. $9.00
5 lb. $7.66/lb.
‘Fordhook 242’ Heirloom 3/4oz/pkt. 99¢
75 days. Bush. The upright plant has a very uniform growth habit and produces heavily even under less than ideal conditions. The pods are kept well off the ground and they keep their tender, buttery flavor and texture well, even when frozen. Perfect for both home gardeners and market growers.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.50
1 lb. $9.00
5 lb. $7.66/lb.
‘Jackson Wonder’ Heirloom 3/4 oz/pkt. $1.09
65-76 days. Speckled bush butterbean. Vigorous, prolific plants set well in hot weather. The pods are 3” long and have 3-4 seeds in each pod. The seeds are buff splashed with purple/black. The plants are drought and heat tolerant.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.50
1 lb. $9.00
5 lb. $7.66/lb
‘King of the Garden’ Heirloom 3/4oz/pkt. 89¢
90 days. Pole. Popular because of its reliability and heavy bearing. The pods are 5-8” long and contain 4-6 beans. They are sweet and delicious fresh or frozen. Needs the support of a strong pole or trellis, grows 8-10’ tall.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.50
1 lb. $9.00
5 lb. $7.66/lb
POLE BEAN
Should be grown up a trellis, netting or bean tepee.
‘ Blue Lake ’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. $1.09
55 days. A string-less dark green bean with rounded pods 5-6” long. They are straight, fleshy, tender and fibreless. Prolific over a long time. Good for fresh eating, freezing and canning.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.00
1 lb. $6.30
5 lb. $5.60/lb.
10 lb. $4.75/lb.
‘ Kentucky Wonder Green’ Heirloom 3/4oz/pkt. $1.19
65 days. These vines are vigorous and very productive, bearing 9-10” pods that are always tender, never tough. They are slightly curved, light green and brittle. Plant several times in succession as the vines bear for a short time. Vines grow 4-5’ tall.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.00
1 lb. $6.30
5 lb. $5.60/lb.
10 lb. $4.75/lb.
‘ Kentucky Wonder Wax’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. $1.19
61 days. Very similar to Kentucky Wonder Green but with yellow pods. Good for eating fresh, dried or freezing.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.50
1 lb. $9.00
5 lb. $7.66/lb.
‘Romano’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. 89¢
65 days. Pods are 5-6” long, green, meaty, broad and flat. The flavor is unique. Eat as a snap bean or a shell bean. A good home variety for fresh eating, freezing or canning.
‘Yard Long’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. $1.19
70-80 days. This oriental bean has pods that can grow up to 3’ long. They are at the perfect stage for eating when they are 1’ long. Try them in stir fries and soups. The plants are cold tender.
1/4 lb. $3.07
1/2 lb. $6.14
1 lb. $11.67
5 lb. $11.05/lb.
10 lb. $10.44/lb.
RUNNER BEAN 400s/lb. 80-120 lbs/acre.
Runner beans are tolerant of cool weather once the seed has germinated. They grow up to 10’ tall and are very decorative as well as edible.
‘Scarlet Runner’ Heirloom 3/4oz/pkt. $1.29
65 days. Vines have red flowers that bloom from July until frost. Eat the pods at 3” long after you have enjoyed their wonderful scarlet blossoms. It is also a delicious shell bean. Packets only.
‘Streamline’ Open pollinated 3/4 oz/pkt. $1.29
91 days. This is a very productive Runner Bean for heavy soil. It has red flowers and speckled purple seeds. The flavorful pods are up to 16” long but still straight and narrow. They hang in clusters all along the vine. They can be frozen for winter use.
1/4 lb. $3.07
1/2 lb. $6.14
1 lb. $11.67
5 lb. $11.05/lb.
10 lb. $10.44/lb.
SHELLING BEAN 1,600s/lb. 50 lbs/acre
These plants are grown for their seeds not their pods.
‘Flageolet’ Heirloom 2,500s/lb. 3/4 oz/pkt. $1.29
75-100 days. This gourmet French bean can be shelled fresh or dried. Flageolet is superior to other shell beans because of its delicate flavor. It creates its own sauce when cooked. The seeds are pale green or white with a pale green interior. They are very small. Bush plants. Organic seed.
1/4 lb. $3.07
1/2 lb. $6.14
1 lb. $11.67
5 lb. $11.05/lb.
10 lb. $10.44/lb.
‘Red Kidney’ Heirloom 3/4oz/pkt. $1.09
95 days. 5-6” long pods have 4-5 large red-brown seeds. This is one of the most popular dried beans in the country. The plants are large but do not have runners.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.50
1 lb. $9.00
5 lb. $7.66/lb.
SOYBEAN 1,100s/lb. 60-70 lbs/acre
Soybeans are more sensitive to cold temperatures so plant 2 weeks after snap beans.
‘Vinton 81’ Open pollinated 3/4 oz/pkt. $1.29
82 days. 36” tall. This all purpose soy bean can be used for Edamame, fresh shelling or tofu. It has large yellow seeds. Harvest when the seeds have filled out the pod. Organic seed.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.50
1 lb. $9.00
5 lb. $7.66/lb.
10 lb. $6.75/lb.
BEETS 1,600s/oz. 12 lbs/acre
Beets may be sown as early as the ground can be worked and may be planted in succession until the first week in August. They grow well in all but the most acid soils and provide tasty greens as well as the delicious beets. Sow in rows 14” apart, 1” deep and thin plants to 3” apart in the row. Use the thinned plants for greens.
‘Bull’s Blood’ Heirloom 4g/pkt. $1.29
35 days for greens. 55 days for roots. Grow this beet as an ornamental as well as a vegetable. The leaves are dark reddish purple and make a tender addition to mesclun mixes at 2-3” long. The roots are sweet round and dark red.
1 oz. $3.07
2 oz. $6.14
1/4 lb. $11.67
1/2 lb. $22.12
‘Burpee’s Golden’ Heirloom 4g/pkt. $1.79
55 days. A dual purpose beet grown for its roots and greens. Does not bleed like red beets. Best when small, but will stay sweet and does not become fibrous when large. Bright golden and smooth. If eaten young the tops are good greens.
1.4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $5.50
1 oz. $11.00
2 oz. $22.00
‘ Chioggia ’ Heirloom 4g/pkt. $1.19
52 days. This Italian heirloom has beautiful pink skin and red and white rings on its interior. Try grating the roots raw into salad as well as cooking them. The greens are mild with a good flavor and can be added to salads or cooked.
2 oz. $3.38
1/4 lb. $6.76
1/2 lb. $13.52
1 lb. $27.04
‘Cylindra’ Open pollinated 4g/pkt. 99¢
55 days. A uniform garden variety great for slicing. Long, smooth, cylindrical dark red roots are 6x2”. They are sweet and tender over a long season. The tops are reddish and green.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.22
1 lb. $17.41
‘ Detroit Dark Red’ Open pollinated 4g/pkt. 79¢
65 days. A nearly globe shaped, blood-red, 3” diameter root with little zoning. A main crop for home garden canning. A standard, all purpose beet that is prolific and a good keeper. DM resistant.
1/4 lb. $2.50
1/2 lb. $5.00
1 lb. $10.00
‘Early Wonder’ Heirloom 4g/pkt. $1.09
60 days. Smooth 3” roots are flattened globes. They have vivid red flesh with light zones. The bright green tops make good greens. A quick grower with good flavor.
1/4 lb. $2.50
1/2 lb. $5.00
1 lb. $10.00
‘Sugar’ Open pollinated 4g/pkt. $1.29
110 days. Heavy yielding and widely adapted. The long, thick, white fleshed beets weigh 2-3 lbs. each. Shredded sugar beets are said to bring out the true flavor of other vegetables. You can also use them for canning, making molasses or wine.
1 oz. $3.45
2 oz. $6.90
1/4 lb. $13.80
1/2 lb. $26.26
BROCCOLI 8,000s/oz. 1.5-2lbs/acre
For a spring crop start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost and transplant outside 2 weeks before the last frost. For a fall crop direct seed in the garden in later spring or early summer. Set plants 18” apart.
‘Romanesco’ Open pollinated 1g/pkt. $1.29 NEW 2005
75-100 days. This is a unique Italian variety with better taste and texture than other broccoli. It has beautiful apple green sporaling buds and is especially well adapted to the north.
1/2 oz $3.58
1 oz $7.16
2 oz $13.62
13 lb. $25.81
‘ Waltham 29’ Open pollinated 2g/pkt. 89¢
85 days. A compact, stocky, 20” plant with dark blue-green solid heads. Bears a large crop of side shoots. Best for late summer and fall harvest. Developed to withstand the cold temperatures of fall and can survive dry spells. For a spring crop start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost and transplant outside 2 weeks before the last frost. For a fall crop direct seed in the garden in later spring or early summer. Set plants 18” apart.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.22
1 lb. $17.41
BROCCOLI RAAB 13,000s/oz.
Distinct from heading broccoli with small flower heads and turnip-like leaves but see broccoli for cultural information. You can also direct seed in the garden in fall to overwinter plants for an early spring harvest.
‘Early Fall’ Open pollinated 2g/pkt. 99¢
40 days. Tasty dark green leaves and spicy flowers on plant that are 2’ tall. Plant in early fall for fall harvest. Will over winter from a late fall seeding in mild climates or with shelter.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $4.10
1/4 lb. $7.79
1/2 lb. $14.75
‘Spring’ Open pollinated 2g/pkt. 99¢
60 days. A large plant with dark green leaves that develops small clusters of buds on short stems for spring and early fall harvest. There is no central flower bud but lots of buds from side shoots.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $4.10
1/4 lb. $7.79
1/2 lb. $14.75
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 8,000s/oz. 1.5-2 lbs/acre.
Direct seed in the garden 3-4 months before the first frost in the fall. Set plants out 18” apart.
‘Long Island Improved’ Heirloom 1g/pkt. 99¢
95 days. A semi-upright, compact, 2’ tall plant with dark green, tight 1 1/2” heads. A lot of firm sprouts are produced over an extended season. Good for freezing.
2 oz. $3.07
1/4 lb. $5.84
1/2 lb. $11.06
1 lb. $20.89
CABBAGE 8,000s/oz. 1.5-2 lbs/acre
Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost and transplant 3-4 weeks before the last frost. For a late harvest direct seed in mid spring. Space plants 10-20” apart.
‘ Copenhagen ’ Heirloom 2g/pkt. 89¢
76 days. The plants bear round, solid heads that are 3-4 lbs. and 8” in diameter. Not inclined to burst, keeps well, and very popular for markets, shipping and home gardens. Plant for spring harvest.
1/4 lb. $3.07
1/2 lb. $6.14
1 lb. $12.26
'Couve Tronchuda/Portguese Heirloom 1g/pkt. 1.29
150 days. Sea Kale Cabbage. Large thick tender leaves have succulent stems and veins. Couve never gets the strong mustard flavor that ture cabbages sometimes do. It is essential for caldo verde. It can be cooked like a cabbage and the culture is similar. It should be planted in early spring for late fall harvests.
1/8 oz. $2.99
1/4 oz. $5.56
1/2 oz. $11.12
1 oz. $21.15
‘Danish Round/Ball Head’ Heirloom 2g/pkt. 89¢
105 days. An all purpose fall or winter cabbage with 7”, 5-7 lb. round heads. Uniformly solid and heavy. Can tolerate hot, dry weather. Good for sauerkraut and storage. Can store until springtime.
1/4 lb. $3.07
1/2 lb. $6.14
1 lb. $12.26
‘Red Acre ’ Open pollinated 2g/pkt. 99¢
77 days. The small, compact, short stemmed plants are solid even in early stages. Bears hard, round, deep red-purple 7” heads that are 2-4 lbs. Sure heading and resistant to yellowing and splitting. Uniform color, stands well and is the best red for storage.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.22
1 lb. $17.41
‘ Savoy Perfection’ Open pollinated 2g/pkt. $1.09
90 days. This savoy cabbage has solid round heads and a mild flavor that is at its best after a frost. The dark blue-green finely curled leaes make good wrappers. Plant for late summer/fall harvests.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $4.10
1/4 lb. $7.79
1/2 lb. $14.75
CHINESE CABBAGE
‘Michihili’ Heirloom 2g/pkt. 89¢
75 days. Conical heads are 18” tall and 4” wide. They are crisp, tender and weigh 3-5 lbs. They have a good flavor and blanch well. Time the seeding so it matures in autumn.
2 oz. $3.07
1/4 lb. $5.84
1/2 lb. $11.06
1 lb. $20.89
CARROT 20,000s/oz. 2-3 lbs/acre
Carrots require soft, fertile soil to produce roots of the finest quality. It is important that the soil be finely broken up to the full depth of the carrot roots and remain in porous condition until the crop is harvested. May be sown in succession from early spring to mid-summer and again in the fall. Sow in rows 14-16” apart and cover lightly. Firm soil over the seed, especially in dry weather. Thin to 2” apart in the row.
‘ Danvers Half Long’ Heirloom 3g/pkt. 79¢
75 days. The roots are uniformly sized, 5-6” long and 2” wide with a deep orange color. Excellent for a main crop and stores well. Produces well in moist deeply worked soils.
1/4 lb. $3.07
1/2 lb. $6.14
1 lb. $12.26
‘Gold Pak’ Open pollinated 3g/pkt. 99¢
79 days. AAS winner. An improved Imperator strain with roots that are 8-10” long and 1.5” wide. Colors a deep red-orange with an indistinct core. Does not do well in heavy clay soil, it needs a deep loamy soil.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $4.10
1/4 lb. $7.79
1/2 lb. $14.75
‘Juwarot’ Open pollinated 500mg/pkt. $1.39
70 days. This carrot has twice as much vitamin A as any other carrot. The roots are large, deep orange and are excellent for juicing. They store well into the winter and stay sweet and juicy.
1/8 oz. $3.96
1/4 oz. $7.92
1/2 oz. $15.84
1 oz. $30.16
‘Little Finger’ Open pollinated 3g/pkt. 99¢
65 days. The roots are 3.5” long and 1/2” wide with smooth skin and a small core. They color up early and need to be harvested early. They are deep orange, sweet and tender.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.10
1/2 lb. $8.20
1 lb. $16.40
‘ Nantes Half Long’ Heirloom 3g/pkt. 79¢
69 days. One of the finest flavored carrots with uniform roots that are 6” long and 1” wide. They are smooth and dark orange to the core. Good for home, early market and freezing. Does well in muck soil.
1/4 lb. $3.07
1/2 lb. $6.14
1 lb. $12.26
‘Purple Dragon’ Open pollinated 1g/pkt. $1.99 NEW 2005
90 days. This is the best of the purple carrots. It has a stunning reddish-purple exterior and a yellowish-orange core. With its unique coloration and spicy-sweet flavor it is an excellent addition to the home or market garden. Packets only.
CAULIFLOWER 9,000s/oz. 1 lb/acre
For spring harvests start indoors 1 month before the last frost and transplant out after the last frost. For a fall harvest direct seed outdoors after the last frost in spring. Space 18-24” apart in rows 3’ apart.
‘Broccoverde’ Open pollinated 500mg/pkt. $1.29
69 days. This is the result of a cross between a broccoli and a cauliflower. The heads weigh 1 lb. and are bright green. The plants are strong and upright keeping them very clean. It can tolerate warmer weather than standard cauliflower and broccoli. High in vitamin C and folic acid and tastes like a sweet cauliflower.
1/8 oz. $3.96
1/4 oz. $7.92
1/2 oz. $15.84
1 oz. $30.16
‘Snowball Improved’ Open pollinated 1g/pkt. 89¢
80 days. These plants are heavy yielding, reliable, and self blanching, with heads that are 6 inches across, solid and white with a smooth curd. This is a standard main crop variety for home and market garden. Good fresh or frozen.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $4.10
1/4 lb. $7.79
1/2 lb. $14.75
‘Violetta Italia’ Open pollinated 500mg/pkt. $1.29
85 days. Large purple heads that blanch to green when cooked and have a mild broccoli-like flavor. These attractive plants are even easier to grow than white cauliflower.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $5.50
1 oz. $11.00
2 oz. $22.00
CELERIAC 75,000s/oz. 3/4 lb/acre
‘Giant Smooth Prague’ Heirloom 500mg/pkt. $1.19
120 days. Turnip rooted celery. These fleshy roots are delicious when boiled with a taste that is similar to celery but stronger. They are large, rounded, evenly shaped and store well. Culture is similar to celery; harvest when roots are 3-4” in diameter and eat fresh or store for winter use. Tastes great in soups. Seeds are slow to germinate and seedlings grow slowly. Start early indoors and set out after all danger of frost is past in rows 6” apart. Plant in rich soil and do not let the ground dry out during the season.
1/2 oz. $3.58
1 oz. $7.16
2 oz. $13.52
1/4 lb.
$25.81
CELERY 65,000 s/oz. 1 lb/acre
Plant in early spring in rows 1/4” deep in well-pulverized soil. Early plantings germinate best. Transplant in rows 3’ apart leaving 3-4” between plants. Blanching of celery may be accomplished by setting boards against the rows or by hilling the soil against the plants.
‘Golden Self Blanching’ Heirloom 1 g/pkt. $1.09
80-100 days. A late celery with pale yellow-green stalks that are 9” long and string-less. The inner ribs blanch a clear waxy white and have a delicate flavor. Disease resistant and good for home gardens and market. A widely adapted variety.
1 oz. $3.58
2 oz. $7.16
1/4 lb. $13.62
1/2 lb. $25.81
‘ Utah 52-70’ Open pollinated 1 g/pkt. $1.09
130 days. This is a taller strain of the Giant Pascal we formerly carried. It is 2 1/2' tall and has medium to dark green stalks. It forms a full crisp heart and is a good variety for home or market gardens.
1 oz. $3.58
2 oz. $7.16
1/4 lb. $13.62
1/2 lb. $25.81
CHICORY 15,000-21,000s/oz.
‘Asparagus’ Heirloom 1g/pkt. $1.09
60 days. Italian Dandelion. Broad, deeply cut dandelion-like leaves can be eaten fresh in salads or cooked. Plant in the garden in midspring for greens. Let the plants winter over for edible flower stems in the spring.
2 oz. $3.38
1/4 lb. $6.76
1/2 lb. $13.52
1 lb. $27.04
‘Rossa Italiko’ Open pollinated 1g/pkt. $1.39
60 days. Italian Dandelion. A Catalogna type chicory with green leaves and crimson stems. The plants are vigorous growers and hold their leaves up above the ground. It makes a striking addition to salad and mesclun mixes. Plant in the garden in midspring for greens. Let the plants winter over for edible flower stems in the spring.
1 oz. $3.58
2 oz. $7.16
1/4 lb. $13.62
1/2 lb. $25.81
‘Ruby Catalogna’ Open pollinated 1g/pkt. $1.39 NEW 2005
60 days. Red Italian Dandelion. Broad, deeply cut green dandelion-like leaves have deep red veins. They can be eaten young in salads or cooked. Makes a very colorful addition to any mesclun mix. Plant in the garden in midspring for greens. Let the plants winter over for edible flower stems in the spring.
1 oz. $3.58
2 oz. $7.16
1/4 lb. $13.62
1/2 lb. $25.81
‘Pain de Sucre /Sugar Loaf’ Open pollinated 1g/pkt. $1.39
90 days. This is a mild flavored chicory with crisp leaves. It has large tightly packed heads that look like romaine lettuce. Use it in salad or cook like endive. Sow in late summer for autumn harvests.
1 oz. $3.58
2 oz. $7.16
1/4 lb. $13.62
1/2 lb. $25.81
‘ Verona Red’ Open pollinated 500mg/pkt. $1.09
85-110 days. Radicchio. Plant in the spring and cut the plant back to the ground in early fall for heads of beautiful red and white striped leaves. Or cut the plant back in late fall, dig it up and bring it indoors for forcing. The flavor is very tangy, yet delicious, with the best flavor developing in cool weather. This is the best red radicchio for northern areas.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $4.10
1/4 lb. $7.79
1/2 lb. $14.75
‘Witloof’ Heirloom 1g/pkt. $1.39
55-150 days. French Endive. Plant in mid spring and eat the medium green leaves at any stage. Transplant mature roots inside to a root cellar in the fall and force them to grow a second crown that is bleached white by the darkness.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.12
1/4 lb. $9.73
1/2 lb. $18.44
1 lb. $34.82
‘Zuccheriana di Trieste ’ Open pollinated 1g/pkt. $1.39
35 days. This cutting chicory forms a small rosette of thick green leaves. The leaves are smooth and tender with a mild flavor. They are cut when they are 3-4” long and regrow rapidly. Plant in spring or fall.
1 oz. $3.58
2 oz. $7.16
1/4 lb. $13.62
1/2 lb. $25.81
COLLARDS 9,000s/oz. 3 lbs/acre
Direct seed 2 weeks before the last frost for a spring harvest. Direct seed in summer for a fall harvest. The plants are tolerant of hot and cold weather and should be spaced 12-18” apart.
‘ Georgia ’ Open pollinated 2g/pkt. 89¢
80 days. 3’ tall plants have loose clusters of blue-green, slightly crumpled, juicy leaves. This non-heading plant has a mild cabbage-like flavor that is improved by a slight freeze. Resistant to bolting and tolerant of heat and poor soil.
1/4 lb. $3.07
1/2 lb. $6.14
1 lb. $12.26
CORN, SWEET 150s/oz. 10-12 lbs/acre
Hybrid varieties possess added quality in texture of the kernels and in delightful flavor. Sugar enhanced hybrids keep their sugary taste for longer without getting starchy. Sweet corn is tender and will not stand frost, nor will it germinate well in wet cold soils. It responds well to good soil and clean, frequent, shallow cultivation. Plant in well-fertilized rows 6” apart, covering to a depth of not more than 1/2”. To promote best pollination plant each variety in blocks of short rows.
BICOLOR
‘Butter &Sugar’ F1 3/4oz/pkt. $1.09
78 days. An old-time favorite with 7” ears and 12-14 rows of large kernels. Plants are 7’ tall and have excellent cold tolerance and seedling vigor. Resistant to SW.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $5.12
1 lb. $10.24
5 lb. $8.70/lb.
WHITE
‘Silver Queen’ F1 3/4oz/pkt. $1.09
92 days. Plants grow 7 1/2-8’ tall and bear 8-9” ears that have 16 rows of kernels. Resistant to NCLB, SCLB and SW. This is the most popular white corn. It is sugary sweet and extremely tasty. Wait for the soil to warm before planting.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $5.12
1 lb. $10.24
5 lb. $8.70/lb.
YELLOW
‘Bodacious’ F1 3/4oz/pkt. $1.09
75 days. Sugar Enhanced. This 7’ plant bears 8” long ears with 16-18 rows of kernels per ear. Holds its flavor and tenderness well after harvest. Resistant to corn smut, and a good home garden and shipping variety.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $5.12
1 lb. $10.24
5 lb. $8.70/lb.
‘Golden Bantam’ Heirloom 3/4oz/pkt. $1.19
70-83 days. The plants grow 5-6’ tall. The ears are slender and have 8 rows of large tender kernels. This corn is sweet and excellent fresh or frozen. It is the most popular heirloom corn in the country.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $3.90
1 lb. $7.80
5 lb. $6.61/lb.
ORNAMENTAL
‘Bloody Butcher’ Open pollinated Heirloom 3/4oz/pkt. $1.29
110 days. 10' tall plants have unique pink or red cobs and red striped kernels. Each ear is 8-12" long and can be used for corn on the cob when young or for flour or cornmeal when dry.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $5.12
1 lb. $10.24
5 lb. $8.70/lb.
‘Ornamental Indian’ Open pollinated 3/4oz/pkt. $1.09
110 days. 5’ tall plants bear full sized ears with ornamental rainbow colored kernels. Great for fall decorating.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $5.12
1 lb. $10.24
5 lb. $8.70/lb.
‘Strawberry’ Heirloom 3/4oz/pkt. $1.19
105 days. 5-6’ tall plants bear small 2-3” ears covered with small dark red kernels. Great for popping or fall decorating.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $5.12
1 lb. $10.24
5 lb. $8.70/lb.
10 lb. $7.70/lb.
CUCUMBER 1,000s/oz. 3-5 lbs/acre
Does best in rich, loamy soils. Plant after the weather warms up in hills 4-5’ apart on all sides. Put 10-12 seeds per hill. Watch closely as they emerge and protect from insects by spraying or dusting with an effective insecticide. Thin plants to 4 per hill. Pick fruits frequently to insure continuous production. Later plantings may be made in June. For gardens with limited space, train vines on snow fencing or netting. Some new hybrid varieties can be container grown.
BURPLESS CUCUMBER
‘Armenian Yard Long’ Open pollinated 2g/pkt. $1.19
50-75 days. Cucumis melo. These plants are closely related to cucumbers with a similar flavor. The light green fruit is heavily ribbed and can grow up to 3’ long. The fruit is mild and easily digested, skin and all, and bears the best flavor when harvested at 12” long. Grow the prolific vines up a trellis for the straightest fruit.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.22
1 lb. $17.41
‘Beit Alpha’ Open pollinated 2g/pkt. $1.19
56 days. A Middle Eastern type cucumber that is smooth and blocky with dark green skin. The flesh is crunchy, and the skin so mild it does not have to be peeled. Can be used for pickling or sliced in salads. The vines are tolerant of CMV and resistant to WMV.
2 oz. $3.07
1/4 lb. $5.84
1/2 lb. $11.06
1 lb. $20.89
‘Sweet Slice’ F1 900mg/pkt. $1.99
63 days. A gourmet cucumber for cucumber lovers as well as those who thought they did not like cucumbers up until now. This burpless hybrid has skin and flesh that is always sweet and never bitter. The vigorous vines bear good yields of 10-12” fruit. Tolerant of CMV, DM and PM. Great home garden and market variety.
1/6 oz. $3.52
1/8 oz. $7.04
1/4 oz. $13.38
1/2 oz. $25.35
PICKLING CUCUMBERS
‘ Boston ’ Heirloom 2g/pkt. 1.09¢
52 days. This has been the most popular pickling cucumber for years. This crisp, bright green fruit is 5” long, 3” wide and of high quality. They are good for sweet or dill pickles. The vine is high yielding and will keep producing if it is kept picked.
2 oz. $3.07
1/4 lb. $5.84
1/2 lb. $11.06
1 lb. $20.89
‘Pioneer’ F1 2g/pkt. $1.19
52 days. This vigorous vine bears medium green cucumbers with a delicious flavor. Resistant to scab and CMV.
1 oz. $3.58
2 oz. $7.16
1/4 lb. $13.62
1/2 lb. $25.81
‘West Indian Gherkin’ Heirloom 1g/pkt. $1.19
65 days. The true gherkin that has been grown in the United States for almost 200 years. The 2-3” long oval, spiny fruit is used for making pickles and relish or eaten fresh in salads. Peel them if you will be eating them raw. They can also be cooked and added to soups.
1 oz. $3.07
2 oz. $6.14
1/4 lb. $11.67
1/2 lb. $22.12
SLICING CUCUMBERS
‘Apple Shaped/True Lemon’ Heirloom 2g/pkt. 89¢
65 days. A prolific pickling or slicing cucumber that is easy to digest. Unusual oval shape and yellow color makes it look like a lemon. About 3 1/2” in diameter with a white interior. Tolerant of rust and drought.
2 oz. $3.38
1/4 lb. $6.76
1/2 lb. $13.52
1 lb. $27.04
‘Marketmore’ Open pollinated 2g/pkt. 79¢
68 days. Produces 9” long, 2” wide, dark green cucumbers. A popular disease resistant variety that produces well under both hot and cold conditions, with a resistance to CMV and scab. Good in home and market gardens.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.22
1 lb. $17.41
‘Slicemaster’ F1 1g/pkt. $1.29
61 days. This hybrid is top quality and bears a high yield of 8 1/2”x2” cucumbers. Resistant to scab, CMV, DM, PM, ALS and AN.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $5.50
1 oz. $11.00
2 oz. $22.00
‘Spacemaster’ F1 900mg/pkt. 89¢
60 days. This bush plant is perfect for the smaller garden bearing 7-8” fruit prolifically. You can’t get a cucumber plant to take up less space in the garden. Can also be grown in containers. CMV tolerant.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $4.10
1/4 lb. $7.79
1/2 lb. $14.75
1 lb. $27.86
‘Straight Eight’ Heirloom 2g/pkt. 79¢
60 days. AAS winner. An early cucumber that bears prolific, smooth, straight, dark green fruit that is 8” long and 2” wide. Tolerant of mosaic virus. A good home garden variety that can be used for pickling as well as slicing.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.22
1 lb. $17.41
‘White Wonder’ Heirloom 1g/pkt. $1.19
60 days. Blocky fruits have few spines and a creamy white skin at all stages. Very mild flavor, and the added bonus of being easy to find on the vine because of their color. This cucumber is always crisp.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.12
1/4 lb. $9.73
1/2 lb. $18.44
1 lb. $34.82
EGGPLANT 6,000s/oz. 2 lbs/acre
Sow in February or March indoors and transplant in May in rows three feet apart. Leave 2’ of space between plants. Requires light, warm soil to produce crop.
‘Black Beauty’ Heirloom 1g/pkt. 89¢
74 days. An excellent bell shaped eggplant that is 6 1/2 x 5”. The vigorous plant grows 2’ tall and bears purple-black eggplants that weigh 1-3 lbs and hold their quality well in storage. Has good yields in New England if the season is long. A good home or market garden variety.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.12
1/4 lb. $9.73
1/2 lb. $18.44
1 lb. $34.82
‘Ghostbuster’ F1 100mg/pkt. $1.29
80 days. A vigorous plant that holds its fruit well off the ground. The fruit is 6-7” long and creamy white. Pick it early before it starts to turn yellow. It has an incredibly sweet flavor.
1/32 oz. $2.99
1/16 oz. $4.48
1/8 oz. $8.96
1/4 oz. $17.09
‘Ichiban’ F1 250mg/pkt. $1.09
61 days. This 3’ tall early bearer has heavy yields of 12” long slender oriental eggplants that are dark purple. They are slow to develop seeds and have a delicate flavor. Recommended for the home gardener.
1/32 oz. $2.99
1/16 oz. $4.48
1/8 oz. $8.96
1/4 oz. $17.09
‘Long Purple’ Open pollinated 1g/pkt. 99¢
75 days. A dark purple Italian type with fruits that are 10” long and 2” in diameter on a 2-3’ tall plant. An old favorite that is easy to slice.
2 oz. $3.38
1/4 lb. $6.76
1/2 lb. $13.52
1 lb. $27.04
‘Roleks’ F1 250mg/pkt. $1.29
80 days. This eggplant has straight glossy green fruit that grow up to 12" long. It has tender and mild skin and flesh. It is very populr in Thai cuisine as it absorbs flavors and sauces well..
1/16 oz. $3.52
1/8 oz. $7.04
1/4 oz. $13.38
1/2 oz. $25.35
‘Udumalapet’ Open pollinated 250mg/pkt. $1.29
80-90 days. This eggplant has beautiful lavender and white striped skin. The plants bear heavy yields of the 3" long oval fruits. If the fruit color changes to yellow with lavender stripes they have become overripe.
1/16 oz. $3.52
1/8 oz. $7.04
1/4 oz. $13.38
1/2 oz. $25.35
ENDIVE / ESCAROLE 20,000s/oz. 2lbs/acre
For a spring harvest start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost and transplant out 2 weeks before the last frost. For fall harvest direct seed in early spring or summer. Space plants 12” apart. Escarole is a broad leaf endive.
‘Batavian Full Hearted’ Heirloom 2g/pkt. 79¢
90 days. AASwinner. This full hearted escarole has a 10-12” diameter head with broad, thick leaves. The inner leaves blanch to a creamy white. Slightly susceptible to frost.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.22
1 lb. $17.41
‘Fin de Louviers’ Heirloom 2g/pkt. $1.39
90 days. Frisee. This fine old variety of endive is essential to mesclun mixes because of the texture of its young leaves. They are pale green and very finely curled. When mature it forms very full, semi upright heads that are self blanching.
1 oz. $3.58
2 oz. $7.16
1/4 lb. $13.62
1/2 lb. $25.81
‘Salad King’ Open pollinated 2g/pkt. 99¢
95 days. A giant endive with large, dark green, finely cut leaves with white ribs. Forms a full hearted, 2’ diameter head and the interior blanches well to a creamy white. Slow to bolt, frost tolerant and produces well even under difficult conditions. An outstanding variety.
2 oz. $3.07
1/4 lb. $5.84
1/2 lb. $11.06
1 lb. $20.89
GOURDS
Tendril bearing vines that should be grown up a trellis or other support for best results, but can be allowed to sprawl on the ground. Plant 3 seeds to a hill after all danger of frost has passed or start early indoors and transplant after the last frost. They are heavy feeders, so plant in fertile soil and feed once or twice during the growing season. Pick fruit carefully when fully mature, leaving a little bit of vine at the top. Be careful not to bruise the gourds. Wash with a non bleaching disinfectant and then spread out to dry or hang to dry in a well ventilated area.
‘Birdhouse’ Open pollinated 4g/pkt. $1.09
115 days. Lagenaria leucantha A round body tapering to a small neck, medium green with smooth skin. Often used as a birdhouse with a hole cut in the side.
1 oz. $3.58
2 oz. $7.16
1/4 lb. $13.62
1/2 lb. $25.81
‘Bushel’ Open pollinated 4g/pkt. $1.39
120 days. Large, round gourds can actually grow to the size of a bushel basket and are great for crafts. For best results start seed 3-4 weeks early indoors.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.88
2 oz. $11.76
1/4 lb. $22.38
‘Large Fruited Mix’ Open pollinated 4g/pkt. $1.39
100-120 days. A mix of large fruited gourds, most having smooth skin. Excellent selection for crafters.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.10
2 oz. $8.20
1/4 lb. $15.57
‘Long Handled Dipper’ Open pollinated 4g/pkt. $1.39
110-120 days. An interesting shape; long and curled with a bulbous end. Much used in craft projects.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.10
2 oz. $8.20
1/4 lb. $15.57
‘Luffa’ Open pollinated 4g/pkt. $1.09
110 days. Luffa cylindrica (aegyptiaca) The fruit can be eaten like zucchini when they are 6” long or allowed to mature. The fruit can reach a length of 12-30” long. When they have reached their maximum length, cut them from the vine, dry them, then crush and peel the skin to get the fibrous matt inside that is used as a sponge.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.12
1/4 lb. $9.73
1/2 lb. $18.44
‘Small Fruited Mix’ Open pollinated 4g/pkt. 99¢
100-120 days. A mix of small fruited gourds of bright colors and warted skin. This is the kind most commonly used for decorating in the fall.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.12
1/4 lb. $9.73
1/2 lb. $18.44
‘Speckled Swan’ Open pollinated 2g/pkt. $1.39
120 days. It doesn’t take a stretch of the imagination to see the swan in these gourds. They clearly have a body, neck and head. They make great Halloween decorations and last much longer than pumpkins.
1/2 oz. $3.58
1 oz. $7.16
2 oz. $13.62
1/4 lb. $25.81
‘Turks Turban’ Open pollinated 4g/pkt. 99¢
100 days. This spreading vine has big yields of 8-10” edible gourds that are very uniform in size and type. Great for fall decorating with flat bottoms and round ‘hats’ on top. An orange-red color with white and green stripes.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.12
1/4 lb. $9.73
1/2 lb. $18.44
CANOLA / COLZA / RAPE SEED 6,500s/oz.
‘Dwarf Essex ’ Heirloom Greens 4g/pkt. 99¢
20 days for greens. 40-60 days for seeds. Grown for the leaves, flower buds and seeds. Direct seed once a month from early spring through fall. It is extremely cold tolerant, vigorous and will grow in almost any kind of soil. The plants will grow 4-5' tall if they are allowed to mature. Use the leaves in salads or like mustard greens. Eat the unopened flower buds like broccoli. Use the seeds for oil. It also makes an excellent cover crop. It can also be grown in trays of soil indoors as a sprout.
1/4 lb. $3.07
1/2 lb. $6.14
1 lb. $12.26
CHINESE SPINACH 42,000s/oz.
‘Round White Leaf’ Heirloom Greens 500mg/pkt. $1.39
30 days, baby green. 50 days, large greens. Amaranthus tricolor. This amaranth is grown for its mild leaves. They can be eaten raw, boiled, steamed, stirfried or in soups. The leaves are round, pale green and very tender. The plants are very bushy and grow 18" tall. Direct seed in warm soil from late spring through late summer. This is one of the best warm weather spinach substitutes. G@70F-1 week.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $5.50
1 oz. $11.00
2 oz. $22.00
GARDEN PURSLANE 200,000s/oz.
Portulaca oleracea Heirloom Greens 500mg/pkt. $1.29
45 days. This is one of the best sources of omega 3 fatty acids in the plant kingdom. There is an enormous difference between wild and garden purslane. The garden purslane is upright in growth habit and has succulent leaves and stems twice as large as wild varieties. Direct seed in the spring. If allowed to fully mature in the garden, they will self seed. Purslane and potatoes make an excellent combination in any dish.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.88
2 oz. $11.76
1/4 lb. $22.38
MALABAR SPINACH 980s/oz.
‘Red Stem’ Heirloom Greens 1g/pkt. $1.99
70 days from setting out. Basella rubra Ceylon Spinach. This tropical vine is used as a warm weather spinach substitute. It is also attractive in the flower gardens growing up a trellis or pergola. It is cold tender but grows rapidly to 6-10' in warm weather. The leaves are big, tender, glossy and bright green. The magenta red stems make this one of the most ornamental vegetables. The young leaves can be eaten raw in salad or added to soups and stews. Malabar Spinach seed should be presoaked in warm water for several hours before seeding. G@80F-14-20 days. Set out the plants after the danger of frost is past and the soil is warm.
1/8 oz. $3.96
1/4 oz. $7.92
1/2 oz. $15.84
1 oz. $30.16
MINERS LETTUCE 47,000s/oz.
‘Claytonia’ Heirloom Greens 500mg/pkt. $1.39
40 days. This succulent salad green can be eaten raw when young or cooked when it is older. The leaves, stems and flowers are edible. It can tolerate light frosts. Plant in early spring or early fall for the best quality greens. Miners lettuce grows best in slightly damp soil in partial shade.
1/32 oz. $3.52
1/16 oz. $7.04
1/8 oz. $13.38
1/4 oz. $25.35
MIZUNA 17,000s/oz. Heirloom Greens 2g/pkt. $1.29
40 days. A very mild Japanese mustard with deeply cut and fringed leaves that can be used for texture and flavor in salads or in cooking. For spring harves direct seed 2-3 weeks before the last frost. For fall harvest direct seed in midsummer. Thin plants to 10-18" apart.
1 oz. $3.07
2 oz. $6.14
1/4 lb. $11.67
1/2 lb. $22.12
MOUNTAIN SPINACH 17,000s/oz.
‘Red’ Heirloom Greens 500mg/pkt. $1.39
37-60 days. Atriplix hortensis. Orach. This warm weather spinach substitute has red leaves and stems. At the end of the season when it goes to seed you can add the blooms to flower arrangements. The plants grow 4' tall and the seeds are also edible. Try a mixed salad with orach, sorrel and baby lettuce. Direct seed in the spring. Organic seed.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $5.50
1 oz. $11.00
2 oz. $22.00
NEW ZEALAND SPINACH 530s/oz.
Tetragonia tetragonoides Heirloom Greens 4g/pkt. 99¢
70 days. Unlike spinach this plant loves hot weather and makes a wonderful midsummer green. The plants are large and spreading and can tolerate droughts. They are disease and insect resistant. It produces small, thick, tender, dark green triangular leaves. The more you cut them, the more they will produce. The seeds are slow to germinate and need to be soaked for 24 hours. Plant 2' apart each way. Pick the leaves from the tips of the branches.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.22
1 lb. $17.41
STRAWBERRY SPINACH 39,000s/oz.
'Strawberry Sticks' Heirloom Greens 200mg/pkt. $1.39
60 days. Chenopodium capitatum (foliosum). The 16" plants have edible leaves with a delicate flavor and bright red fruit. The young leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach. The fruit can be eaten in salads, cooked or used to color other foods. The berries are produced from July through December. These plants are attractive enough to grow in the border or in containers as well as in the vegetable garden. Direct seed in the spring. .
1/16 oz. $3.52
1/8 oz. $7.04
1/4 oz. $13.38
1/2 oz. $25.35
KALE 8,500s/oz. 3 lbs/acre
Hardier than cabbage and excellent for winter or early spring greens. The flavor is improved by frost. Plant from middle April to June and enjoy the leafy greens all winter and even into the next spring
‘Red Russian’ Open pollinated 500mg/pkt. $1.19
50 days. This heirloom kale is also called Ragged Jack and will add beautiful color to your fall garden, with leaf veins and stems that turn red in cold weather. They are shaped like the leaves on an oak tree and are very tender. Can also be grown as a spring crop. Add to soups when mature and use as a salad ingredient when young and tender.
1 oz. $3.07
2 oz. $6.14
1/4 lb. $11.67
1/2 lb. $22.12
‘Vates’ Heirloom 1g/pkt. 99¢
55 days. 1’ tall, slow bolting plants with finely curled blue-green leaves. Does not yellow from frost or heat. This is the standard by which all other kale are measured.
1/4 lb. $3.07
1/2 lb. $6.14
1 lb. $12.28
KOHLRABI 9,000s/oz. 4 lbs/acre
Large bulbs are formed on the stems just above the soil, and should be harvested when young and tender. Raw pieces are good with dip. Sow in spring or fall in rows 18” apart and thin to 8-10”. The leaves can also be eaten when they are young.
‘Early Purple Vienna ’ Heirloom 1g/pkt. 79¢
60 days. The standard home and market variety with a taste that is delicate and unique. The bulbs are purple-red on the exterior and pale green on the interior. Harvest them at 2-3” in diameter when they are crisp and tender.
1/4 lb. $3.07
1/2 lb. $6.14
1 lb. $12.28
‘Granlibakken’ Open pollinated 1 g/pkt 99¢
46 days. This white skinned kohlrabi is tender and sweet. It should be harvested at about 3” but holds its quality well in the garden.
1/4 oz. $3.48
1/2 oz. $6.96
1 oz. $13.92
2 oz. $26.51
LEEK 9,000s/oz. 2 lbs/acre
Long stems are used in soups for their delicate flavor. Direct seed early spring or start indoors earlier for thicker stalks. To insure tender, well-blanched stems, plant in trenches and fill in as the plant grows. Keeps well in the freezer for using in winter soup.
‘American Flag’ Heirloom 1g/pkt. 89¢
130 days. Very vigorous, productive and hardy with large stalks and a fine mild flavor. The stalks are 7-9” long, 1-2” wide and blanch to a clear white. A good variety for home and market gardeners.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.12
1/4 lb. $9.73
1/2 lb. $18.44
LETTUCE 25,000s/oz. 1 lb/acre
Prefers rich, moist soil. For the most tender and crisp flavor, lettuce should be grown quickly and harvested as soon as they are ready. Plantings may be made in succession about 3 weeks apart. Allow plenty of space between plants for larger heads.
BUTTER HEAD LETTUCE
Small, loosely folded heads with tender leaves. The interiors are blanched to creamy white at maturity. Direct seed in spring or fall.
‘Bibb, Summer’ Heirloom 800mg/pkt. $1.19
75 days. Slow bolting with loosely folded heads and dark green leaves. The small heads blanch to creamy white inside. Good for mucky soil, hot beds and greenhouse growing.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.20
1 lb. $17.41
‘ Boston ’ Heirloom 800mg/pkt. 79¢
70 days. Heads up to 12” in diameter and medium-green, crumpled leaves that have reddish-brown edges. Withstands cold without injury. Tolerates heat for a long time without bolting. A good shipper and home garden variety.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.20
1 lb. $17.41
‘Buttercrunch’ Open pollinated 800mg/pkt. 99¢
64 days. AAS winner. A slow bolting, long standing, bibb butterhead type, 1’ in diameter. Does well in all seasons. Has red-tinged 4.5” thick, dark green, blistered leaves. An old favorite for both the home garden and fresh market growers.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.20
1 lb. $17.41
‘Sucrene’ Open pollinated 800mg/pkt. $1.19
60 days. This French heirloom butterhead has delicious green leaves and is very cold tolerant. Try growing it in a cold frame as well as in the garden in spring and fall.
2 oz. $2.56
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.20
1 lb. $17.41
‘Wheeler’s Tom Thumb’ Open pollinated 800mg/pkt. $1.19
50 days. A miniature butterhead about the size of an apple with medium green, lightly crumpled leaves. It is solid, sweet and tender. Does well in gardens as well as containers, indoors and out.
2 oz. $3.07
1/4 lb. $5.84
1/2 lb. $11.06
1 lb. $20.89
ICEBERG / CRISP-HEAD LETTUCE
Large tightly folded heads with crisp leaves. Set out transplants in early spring or direct seed in early fall. Never let the soil dry out during the growing season.
‘ Great Lakes Mesa 659’ Open pollinated 800mg/pkt. 89¢
83 days. AAS winner. Bred for its resistance to hot weather, injury and disease. The crisp, bright green leaves form large, dense cabbage-like heads. Widely adapted, sure heading and slow to bolt.
2 oz $3.96
1/4 lb. $7.92
1/2 lb. $15.84
1 lb. $30.16
‘Summertime' Open pollinated 800mg/pkt. $1.19
70 days. This is probably the best crisp head lettuce around and is easy to grow. The dark green, wavy leaves form heads that are medium large and solid. Sure heading, low growing, compact and slow to bolt. Adapts well to high temperatures. The leaves are slow to turn bitter and it is resistant to RD and tip burn. Excellent for home gardens.
1/2 oz. $3.48
1 oz. $6.96
2 oz. $13.92
1/4 lb. $26.51
LOOSE LEAF LETTUCE
Non-heading plants. The easiest type of lettuce to grow. Direct seed in spring or fall.
‘Black Seeded Simpson’ Heirloom 800mg/pkt. 79¢
41 days. One of the most popular loose leaf lettuces since 1850 with large, light green, very tender, crumpled leaves. The interior leaves blanch to almost white. A vigorous grower that forms quickly into a large upright plant that stands heat, drought and some frost.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.20
1 lb. $17.41
‘Comstock’s Gourmet Mix’ Open pollinated 800mg/pkt. $1.29
40-65 days. This blend of lettuce is ideal for cut and come again harvest, containing a mixture of every type of leaf color and texture for artistic salads. Can be used by itself or as the base for a custom mesclun blend.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.12
1/4 lb. $9.73
1/2 lb. $18.44
‘Green Ice’ Open pollinated 800mg/pkt. $1.19
45 days. This is one of the slowest bolting loose leaf lettuces. The glossy, dark green, crumpled, blistered leaves stay crisp and crunchy in your salad bowl. One of the least bitter lettuces you can grow.
1/2 oz. $3.58
1 oz. $6.86
2 oz. $12.90
1/4 lb. $24.37
1/2 lb. $42.39
‘Oakleaf’ Open pollinated 800mg/pkt. 99¢
40 days. Forms tight rosettes of medium dark green leaves that are tender, delicious and shaped like oak leaves. Long standing, never bitter and does amazingly well in summer heat. Fast growing, and regrows well after cuttings as long as it is planted in fertile soil.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.20
1 lb. $17.41
‘Red Sails’ Open pollinated 800mg/pkt. $1.09
45 days. AAS winner. Delicately crumpled, deeply lobed, bronze-red leaves form rosettes that are at least 1’ across. Extremely high in vitamins, high quality, mild flavored and slow bolting. Grows well all season but really colors up spectacularly in the fall. Great for the home and market gardener.
1/2 oz. $3.07
1 oz. $5.84
2 oz. $11.06
1/4 lb. $20.89
‘Salad Bowl’ Open pollinated 800mg/pkt. 79¢
68 days. AAS winner. Light green, wavy, deeply notched leaves that never get bitter. Forms large, dense rosettes that are well blanched in the center. Fast growing, tip burn resistant and heat tolerant. Top quality heads can be harvested all season long. This is the best variety we carry for home and market gardeners.
2 oz. $3.07
1/4 lb. $5.84
1/2 lb. $11.06
1 lb. $20.89
ROMAINE / COS LETTUCE
Cylindrical shaped, upright, tightly folded heads of crisp leaves. Direct seed in the fall.
‘Cimmaron Red’ Heirloom 800mg/pkt. $1.19
65-70 days. Dates back to the 18th century. The oval heads are 12” in diameter with deep red leaves. A good flavor, crisp texture, and the slowest to bolt of all the lettuces we carry.
2 oz. $3.96
1/4 lb. $7.92
1/2 lb. $15.84
1 lb. $30.16
‘ Parris Island ’ Heirloom 800mg/pkt. 79¢
70 days. This is the standard for romaine lettuce. It forms oval heads that are 8-12” in diameter with a crisp texture and mild flavor. Leaves are dark gray-green, slightly crumpled and blanch to a creamy white at its heart. Vigorous and medium-slow to bolt. Resistant to tip burn and LMV.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.22
1 lb. $17.41
‘Winter Density’ Open pollinated 800mg/pkt. $1.19
70 days. This unusual lettuce combines the characteristics of butterhead and romaine types. Crisp and sweet, grow from a fall seeding
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.20
1 lb. $17.41
MESCLUN MIXES
A mix of young leafy greens for salads. Sow every two weeks for a continuous supply of salad greens to use alone or with lettuce and escarole.
‘Early Season’ Open pollinated 13,000s/oz. 4g/pkt. $1.29
Contains lettuce, arugula, leaf radish, pak choi, mizuna, mustard, endive and spinach. This mix is for early spring planting.
1 oz. $3.07
2 oz. $6.14
1/4 lb. $11.67
1/2 lb. $22.12
‘Mid-season’ Open pollinated 14,000s/oz. 4g/pkt. $1.29
Contains lettuce, amaranth, arugula, corn salad, chervil, bunching onions and beets. This mix does best when planted from late spring to early summer.
1 oz. $3.84
2 oz. $7.68
1/4 lb. $14.60
1/2 lb. $27.65
‘Late Season’ Open pollinated 14,400s/oz. 4g/pkt. $1.29
Contains lettuce, mizuna, mustard, garden cress, chicory, onion, endive and leaf radish. This mix should be planted in the fall.
1 oz. $3.84
2 oz. $7.68
1/4 lb. $14.60
1/2 lb. $27.65
MUSKMELON 1,100s/oz. 3 lbs/acre
Start seed indoors 1-2 weeks before the last frost. Transplant 3 weeks after the last frost into rich, well manured soil.
‘ Alaska ’ F1 700mg/pkt. $1.99
65 days. A large football shaped hybrid cantaloupe that is 5 1/2” by 8” and weighs 4 lbs. The rind is creamy yellow with a light salmon-orange flesh. Pick when the netting on the exterior turns a light reddish-orange. Resistant to FW2. A great home garden variety with its super early maturity. Packets only.
‘Delicious #51’ Heirloom 700mg/pkt. 99¢
85 days. An early strain of the old Bender’s Surprise. This large melon weighs 3-4 lbs and is 6”x5”. The rind is creamy green turning to yellow when ripe and has salmon-orange flesh. The skin is netted with well defined ribs. Resistant to FW. A good home or local market garden variety with sweet and aromatic flesh.
2 oz. $3.07
1/4 lb. $5.84
1/2 lb. $11.06
1 lb. $20.89
‘Earli Dew’ F1 700mg/pkt. $1.99
80 days. One of the earliest hybrid honeydews you can grow. It is round and weighs 2 1/2-3 lbs. The creamy lime-green flesh is extremely sweet and delicious in flavor and texture. Produces heavily and is adaptable to a wide variety of conditions. The rind is perfectly smooth and gray-green. It also has the advantage of slipping from the vine when ripe. Good for home and market gardeners. It has resistance to FW2. Packets only.
‘Iroquois’ Open pollinated 1g/pkt. 89¢
99 days. This is a prolific melon that is particularly suited to the Northeastern United States . The fruit is 7”x6” and weighs between 5 and 7 lbs when mature. It has a netted gray-green rind, deep ribs and dark orange flesh. Resistant to FW.
2 oz. $3.58
1/4 lb. $6.80
1/2 lb. $12.90
1 lb. $24.37
‘ Minnesota Midget’ Open pollinated 1g/pkt. $1.29 NEW 2005
40-64 days. A Japanese mustard with large, thick, tender leaves with white ribs. They are purple-red on top and light green underneath. Harvest them when they are 6” long for salads and 16-18” long for steaming and stir frying. They have a strong flavor, are slow to bolt and are very winter hardy.
1 oz. $3.07
2 oz. $6.14
1/4 lb. $11.67
1/2 lb. $22.12
‘Saticoy’ F1 700mg/pkt. $1.89
90 days. This hybrid cantaloupe is coarsely knitted with almost no ribs, and a 6” by 6 1/2” oval shape with a deep salmon-orange rind and flesh. A hard rind and solid flesh makes this fruit good for shipping and storing. A very productive variety with a wonderful flavor. Resistant to FW2 and PM. A popular home and local market garden variety. Packets only.
MUSTARD 17,000s/oz. 4 lbs/acre
For spring harvest direct seed 2-3 weeks before the last frost. For fall harvests direct seed in midsummer. Thin plants to 10-18” apart.
‘ Florida Broadleaf’ Heirloom 2g/pkt. 99¢
50 days. Large, smooth, serrated, dark green leaves that are 8-10” long and 8” wide with a tender creamy-white midrib. The large and vigorous semi-upright plants grow to 2’. Used for processing or home and market gardens.
1/4 lb. $3.07
1/2 lb. $6.14
1 lb. $12.28
‘Giant Red’ Open pollinated 2g/pkt. $1.19
40-64 days. A Japanese mustard with large, thick, tender leaves with white ribs. They are purple-red on top and light green underneath. Harvest them when they are 6” long for salads and 16-18” long for steaming and stir frying. They have a strong flavor, are slow to bolt and are very winter hardy.
1 oz. $3.07
2 oz. $6.14
1/4 lb. $11.67
1/2 lb. $22.12
‘Green Wave’ Open pollinated 2g/pkt. 79¢
45 days. AAS winner. A large upright plant that is the darkest green of the curly leaf mustards. A Southern Giant type but with more deeply frilled and finely cut leaves. Has a spicy hot flavor and is slower to bolt than any other similar varieties.
2 oz. $3.07
1/4 lb. $5.84
1/2 lb. $11.06
1 lb. $20.89
‘Pak Choi’ (BokChoi) Heirloom 2g/pkt. 99¢
40-50 days. A non-heading, fast growing, heat tolerant Asian mustard with large, thick, smooth leaves and thick stems. Both are edible.
2 oz. $3.07
1/4 lb. $5.84
1/2 lb. $11.06
1 lb. $20.89
‘Southern Giant’ Open pollinated 2g/pkt. 99¢
34-60 days. Early, bright green curled leaves that have a mild flavor. The large, upright, vigorous plants are hardy in cooler weather. The plants can spread up to 2’. Plant in spring or fall. Good for the home or market garden.
1/4 lb. $3.07
1/2 lb. $6.14
1 lb. $12.28
‘Tendergreen Mustard Spinach’ Open pollinated 2g/pkt. 99¢
21-50 days. A Japanese green with mild tasting, tender, thick, flat leaves. Tolerant of cool temperatures. A good variety for home or market gardens. It is eaten raw and cooked.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $5.00
1 lb. $10.00
OKRA 500s/oz. 8 lbs/acre
Okra is very sensitive to cold temperatures. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost and set out 2-3 weeks after the last frost. Space plants 12-16” apart.
‘Clemson’s Spineless’ Heirloom 2g/pkt. 79¢
56 days. AAS winner. This is the standard by which all other okras are judged. The prolific 3 1/2-5’ tall plants bear straight, dark green pods that can grow to 6 1/2-9” long, but should be harvested when 3” long for the best quality. The leaves are spineless which makes harvesting much easier.
1/4 lb. $2.50
1/2 lb. $5.00
1 lb. $10.00
ONION 9,000s/oz. 4 lbs/acre
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost and transplant 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Transplant bulbing onions 4-6” apart and scallions 1” apart.
‘Candy’ F1 500mg/pkt. $1.39
85 days. This is a breeding breakthrough. This onion is not day length sensitive which means it can be grown anywhere in the United States . The bulbs are large and extremely sweet. Plant in the spring for a fall harvest.
1/16 oz. $3.52
1/8 oz. $7.04
1/4 oz. $13.38
1/2 oz. $25.35
‘Sweet Spanish Yellow’ Open pollinated 1g/pkt. 99¢
120 days. An immense ball shaped bulb that weighs up to 1 pound. A light yellow variety that has a small neck, creamy white flesh and a mild flavor. Great for onion rings, and good for bunching when young. Does well for short term storage and shipping.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $4.10
1/4 lb. $7.79
1/2 lb. $14.75
1 lb. $27.86
‘ Walla Walla ’ Open pollinated 1g/pkt. $1.29
100-110 days if spring sown. 300 days if sown in fall and over wintered. Hardy to -10°F. Very large, flattened and mild. It also makes nice scallions. This is one of the sweetest onions in the world. Does not store well.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.88
2 oz. $11.76
1/4 lb. $22.38
1/2 lb. $42.39
‘ Wethersfield Red’ Heirloom 1g/pkt. 99¢
100 days. This variety was developed right here in Wethersfield many years ago and has been available at Comstock, Ferre ever since. A large flattened globe shape with deep purple-red skin. The white flesh has red rings and a nice strong flavor. A long day type that is vigorous, productive, adaptable and a medium keeper. Great for home gardens and onion sets.
1 oz. $3.07
2 oz. $6.14
1/4 lb. $11.67
1/2 lb. $22.12
BUNCHING ONION
‘He-Ski-Ko’ Heirloom 1g/pkt. 79¢
70 days. A hardy perennial bunching onion that does not form bulbs but thickened, fleshy stems that grow about 1’ tall. Forms clumps of 3-5 stems that have a pungent flavor. It can be overwintered for early spring harvests. Extremely good disease resistance; YD, smut, PR and thrips.
2 oz. $3.84
1/4 lb. $7.68
1/2 lb. $14.60
1 lb. $27.65
PARSLEY 15,000s/oz.
Direct seed in the spring about the time of the last frost. Plant in rows 10” apart with 4” between plants. See also Parsley in the Herb section.
‘ Hamburg Rooted’ Heirloom 1g/pkt. $1.29
85 days. Bred for the large, edible roots that are smooth, white, and have a mild parsley flavor. Easy to grow and has been used by many generations of European cooks as a savory ingredient for soups and stews.
2 oz. $3.58
1/4 lb. $6.80
1/2 lb. $12.90
1 lb. $24.37
PARSNIP 7,500s/oz. 3 lbs/acre
Should be direct seeded before May 15 in order for them to have time to reach their maturity. Roots may be harvested in the fall or left in the ground until the next spring, by which time their flavor will have been improved.
‘Hollow Crown’ Heirloom 1g/pkt. 89¢
75 days. Large, smooth, white roots that are 10-15” long and 3” in diameter. Uniformly tapered with a fine flavored flesh.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $4.87
1/2 lb. $9.22
1 lb. $17.41
PEA 150s/oz. 120 lbs/acre
Direct seed 5 weeks before the last frost in the spring. You can make a second planting 10 weeks before the first fall frost. Leave 5-6” between plants.
SHELLING PEA
‘Green Arrow’ Open pollinated 1 oz/pkt. $1.09
66 days. These 2 1/2’ tall plants are resistant to DM, FW, FF and LCV. A good main crop variety that bears high yields of 4” long pods with 8-10 peas each. Good for canning or freezing.
1/4 lb. $2.99
1/2 lb. $4.05
1 lb. $5.85
5 lb. $4.85/lb.
10 lb. $3.85/lb.
‘Telephone/Alderman’ Heirloom 1 oz/pkt. 89¢
74 days. Vines up to 6’ and is the leader for a late main crop. The 4 1/2 - 6” long pods have 8-9 peas each. They are t
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