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2 | Scientific Name | Type | Year | Number of Packets | Other Features | Days to Maturity | Spacing | Description | Further information / catalog link / story of the seed | Data entered by | ||
3 | "Sweet White" Alyssum | Flower, Alyssum | 2022 | 1 | Heirloom Non-GMO | 50-60 | Spacing 6-8', plant of soil surface, Sun to Part shade, 8-10 days to germinate, 1" blooms | small white blooms. Under Amaranth in library | Backtotheroots.com/seedinfo | 8/8/2024 kld | ||
4 | Golden Giant Amaranth | Flower, Amaranth | 2023 | 3 | 100 | Depth: 1/4" Plant spacing: Thin 8-12" apart | A spectacular plant with big spikes of golden flowers and seeds. Direct sow after threat of frost or start indoors. May need to stake mature plant; flowering plant; use seeds as grains. | Hudson Valley Seed Co. | Matthew Pfab 7/16/24 | |||
5 | Aubrieta, Whitewll Gem | Flower, Aubrieta | 2024 | 2 | Perennial, Rock gardens and Container Friendly | 365 | Depth 1/4", Thin to 8", 6+ Full hours of sun. Sow ourdoors in spring in sunny area after danger of frost or in late summer 12 weeks before ground freezes. Sow seeds evenly and thinly and cover with fine soil. Firm lightly; keep evenly moist. Sear back after flowering for optimum performance. Blooms in spring. Height 6", | 1" purple flowers on lowe spreading plants. good for rock gardens, container friendly. Perennialm, zones 4-7 | Burpee | |||
6 | Mixed Colors Bachelor's Button | Flower, Bachelor's Button | 2022 | 3 | Open Pollinated Non-GMO | NA | Direct seed 1/8" deep, Germination 7-15 days, Thin to 6-12" apart. Full Sun | Centaurea cyanus. Plants will bloom throughout the season, great for mass plantings. Extensive range of colors. Long stems excellent for cutting. Self-seeding hardy annual, grows 2-3' tall. Sow seeds outdoors in early spring when soil is still cool and light frost is possible. Can also be sown in fall just before the ground freezes. Plants will tolerate poor soil. Good cutting flower. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming. | Seed Savers Exchange | kld 8/1/2024 | ||
7 | Pacific Beauty Mixed Colors Calendula | Flower, Calendula | 2023 | 4 | Heirloom | Depth: 1/4" Seed Spacing: 1" Plant Spacing after thinning:10-15" | A splendid annual for all purposes, grouped in garden, borders and container gardening. best in cool weather and even withstands light frost. In the east it blooms in summer and fall , and on the west coast and along the gulf, February through late spring. The large bright yellow and orange colored flowers are always attractive and last when cut. Culture: Sow seeds in the garden in June and July for fall color in the east. For spring bloom sow indoors in January. West and Gulf coast, plant in October for bloom from February through late spring. | Valley Green | Matthew Pfab 7/23/24 | |||
8 | Candytuft, Umbellata Mixed Colors | Flower, Candytuft | 2023 | 9 | Heirloom | N/A | Depth: 1/4" Seed Spacing: 1" Plant Spacing: 24" | Low growing, spreading, clump forming, narrow leaved plants with attractive foliage on semi-woody stems 6-12" high. Spreads up to 24". They blanket themselves with short spikes of colorful, upright florets over a long period. Excellent as ground cover in rock and wall gardens and as an edging for spring borders. Culture: Sow seed indoors 4-6 weeks before planting time. Set out transplants in early spring. Full sun and well drained soil are essential to good growth. | Valley Green | Matthew Pfab 7/23/24 | ||
9 | Prairie Purple Coneflower | Flower, Coneflower | 2014 | 4 | NA | One of the very best for attracting butterflies and birds, this showy and easy to grow plant adds a flashy touch to the late summer landscape. Blooms heavily from July through September. Will tolerate clay soils. Plants reach 3-4' tall. Perennial. Hardy to Zone 4 | Seed Savers Exchange | kld 8/8/2024 | ||||
10 | Cosmos, Bright LIghts Mixed Colors | Flower, Cosmos | 2024 | 20 | Annual | 65 | Sow average soil in full sun after danger of heavy frost. Sow 4" apart & cover with 1/4" fine soil. firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedling emerge 7-10 days. Thin to stand 8-10" apart when seedlings are 1" high. Height 36", Full sun 6+ hours | Easy to grow and brightly colored mix of early-flowering, semi-double blooms in yellow and orange. | Burpee | |||
11 | Shasta Daisy | Flower, Daisy | 2023 | 8 | Heirloom | N/A | Depth: 1/8" Plant spacing: 12" | Shastas are unrivaled for production of 2'-3' tall strong-stemmed flowers during summer and early fall. The daisy-like flowers have snow-white petals surrounding a rich yellow center. Enjoy Shasta Daisies in the garden and as cut flowers. Plants are easy to grow and nearly maintenance-free. Culture: For strong plants either start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost, or sow outdoors in late summer/fall and provide protection where necessary. Plant in well-drained soil. Fertilize when spring growth begins. harvest flowers to prolong bloom period. | Valley Green | kld 8/1/2024 | ||
12 | Diablo Cosmos | Flower, Diablo Cosmos | 2022 | 5 | Open pollinated Non-GMO | N/A | Cosmos sulphureus. Diablo translates as "Devil" in Spanish. Native to Mexico, introduced into English horticulture late in the 18th centure. This scarlet strain is beautiful when planed in a random pattern and lasts up to a week when cut for arrangements. Half-hardy annual, 2-3' tall bushy plants. | Seed Savers Exchange | ||||
13 | Forget Me Not, Cynoglossum Blue | Flower, Forget Me Not | 2024 | 2 | NA | Plant 1/8" depth, Space 1", Thinning height 3-4", Space after thinning 6", germinates 15-20 days. Height 12". | Annual for light shade. Has attractive grayish-green foilage and dainty clear blue flowers; blooms from seed in 6 weeks. Hardy except in most severe winters. Culture: in early spring sow seeds in moist somewhat acid soil. Maintain even moisture. Fertilize every other month during the growing season. Beautiful when naturalized in drifts or planted around spring flowering blubs. | The Page Seed Company - Valley Greene | 8/8/2024 kld | |||
14 | Forget Me Not jamaican | Browallia americana, Blue Lady | Flower, Forget Me Not | NA | 2 | Annual | NA | NA | ||||
15 | Anise Hyssop | Flower, Hyssop | 2024 | 9 | Heirloom | N/A | Depth: 1/4" Plant spacing: 12-18" | Perennial. Leaves sweetly anise-scented and flavored. Makes a wonderful tea. Bees adore it! Tender perennial often grown as annual. Start seeds indoors at least 6-8 weeks before the last frost date in well-drained, sterile seed-starting mix, keeping uniformly moist until sprouts appear. Under forget-me-not in library | Baker Creen Heirloom Seed Co. | Matthew Pfab 7/23/24 | ||
16 | Anise Hyssop | Flower, Hyssop | 2023 | 2 | Certified Organic by MOFGA | 75-80 | Transplant (Recommended):Tamp seeds into soil mix or just barely cover with soil. Transplants easily at any age. Place seedings 6-12" apart in rows 24-36" apart. OR Direct sow by sowing shallowly 1/4" deep, one seed per inch, in either spring or fall. Thin to 6-12" apart. GERMINATES 7-16 days. FULL SUN preferable, in sandy, moist and well-drained loam. | Easy to grow tender perennial in Zones 6-9. Height 24-36", cut both flowers and leaves for fresh use or hang to dry for tea. Under forget-me-not in library | Johnny's Selected Seeds | 8/8/2024 kld | ||
17 | Lavender "Lady" | Flower, Lavender | 2024 | 19 | Container friendly, compact plants | 90-200 | Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last anticipated spring frost. Gently press seeds into seed starting forumla and keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 14-28 days. Transplant to larger containers when seedling have at least 2 pairs of leaves. Space 12", Depth: barely cover, Height 16", Full Sun 6+ hours | Compact plants with lavender aroma are ideal for borders and pots. Blooms the first year. Perennial, zones 6-9 | Burpee | |||
18 | Regatta Midnight Blue Lobelia | Flower, Lobelia | NA | 1 | NA | NA | NA | GeoSeed | 8/8/2024 kld | |||
19 | Red Marietta Marigold | Flower, Marigold | 2023 | 4 | Open-pollinated Non-GMO | Direct seed 1/8" deep, germinates 4-10 days, thin to 12-15" apart, Full Sun. Sow seeds outdoors 2 weeks before last frost. Marigolds prefer full sn, may need light shade in extremely warm areas. Well-blanced and slightly dry soil. | A continuous succession of beautiful 2" orange and red blooms provides spectacular hit of color all season long. Perfect for borders or scattered throughout the vegetable garden, this flower exudes the classic marigold frangrance wherever it is planted. Annual, 12-18" tall. | Seed Savers Exchange | 8/8/2024 kld | |||
20 | Sparky mixed colors Marigold | Flower, Marigold | 2023 | 12 | Heirloom | N/A | Depth: 1/4" Plant spacing: 12-18" Seed Spacing: 1" | Easy to grow annual, blooming all summer until frost. This Dwarf Double French Type produces small yellow and orange flowers that resemble miniature carnations. Ideal in borders, edgings, in masses, or in containers. Sow seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before outdoor planting time in light growing medium. Transplants easily. Outdoors- sow seed in fine soil, full sun. Barely cover seeds and keep moist. Bait to prevent damage from slugs and earwigs. Deadhead spend blooms. | Valley Green | Matthew Pfab 7/23/24 | ||
21 | Butterfly & Hummingbird Flower Mixture | Flower, Mix | 2024 | 10 | Annual | 60-80 | Sow directly in loose, well-worked average garden soil after danger of frost in spring. Broadcast or scatter evenly and thinly, Cover with fine soil; firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Blooms in summer. Height 2-4', Depth: 1/4" Scattered. Full sun 6+ hours | Annual mix for hummingbirds and butterflies | Burpee | |||
22 | Cut Flower Garden "Grandmother's" Flower Mix | Flower, Mix | 2024 | 8 | assorted species | NA | Seed depth: 1/8-1/4", scatter 20 seed per square foot with a rake before your average last frost date. Thin as needed. | Annual, biennial and perennial flower varieties for "cutting garden". Attracts pollinators. | Botanical Interest | |||
23 | Edible Beauties Flower Mixture | Flower, Mix | 2024 | 3 | edible annual and perennial flowers | NA | Recommend sow outside 2-4 weeks before average last frost date. Seed depth 1/4", Seed space" scatter about 20 seed per square foot and rake in. Thin as needed, 5-14 days to emerge. | Enjoy range of flavors from peppery calendula and arugula to clove-like bachelor's button, and light onion flavor of chives. Add to salads and soups or make herb butters and vinegars. Also attracts pollinators. | Botanical Interest | |||
24 | Pollinator Mix Midwest Native | Flower, Mix | NA | 3 | NA | Choose a sunny spot, remove existing growth, scatter evenly, compress into soil lightly, do not cover, water as needed. | Mixture from 14 perennial plant species native to the midwest. Plant in the spring after last frost or in the fall after the growing seaon ends. | USDA Iowa Natural Resources Conservation Service | Matthew Pfab 7/23/24 | |||
25 | Pollinator Wildflower Mix | Flower, Mix | 2015 | 2 | Feed a Bee | approx 60 days | Compress seeds into the soil surface. Do not bury. Keep soil moist. Plant in spring when the risk of frost has passed. Plant in fall after first hard frost for early spring sprouting. Blooms approx. 60 days after sprouting. | Flower mixture.The Feed a Bee intitiative's goal is to increase food for honey bees and other pollinantors by growing 50 million flowers and providing additional acerage for forage in 2015. | www.FeedABee.com | |||
26 | Wildflower Mixture | Flower, Mix | 2024 | 3 | NA | Plant seeds in sunny location after all danger of frost has passed. Cover with 1/8" soil. | Mixture of annuals and perennials (most perennials bloom in the second year). | SanzoSpecialties.com | 8/8/2024 kld | |||
27 | Wildflower Perennial Mixture | Flower, Mix | 2021 | 8 | Growing Height 12-36" | 43-56 | Sow seeds in early spring in sunny, well drained spot with rich soil soil. after dange of frost past. Roughen soil su.rface to depth of 1/2", distribute seeds over area to be planted. Keep evenly moist. Full sun. 7-21 days to germinate. Plant depth 1/8", broadcast. Height 12-36" | Plants bllom variouis stages from spring until fall. Plants returen to bloom year after year. | Ferry-Morse | |||
28 | Mixed Colors Petunia | Flower, Petunia | 2022 | 5 | Depth: 1/8" Seed Spacing: 1-2" Plant Spacing: 6-10" | Medium sized plants with good sized flowers and extended bloom. Plant between April and June. Sow in a sunny location of well tilled soil, after dangers of frost has passed. For earliest blossoms, start indoors 6-8 weeks before outdoor planting times. Thin seedlings when they are 3-4" in height. Keep moist. In dry weather, water once a week and cultivate to control weeds. Remove faded clossoms for longer blooms. | Green Garden Products | 8/8/2024 | ||||
29 | Red Corn Poppy | Flower, Poppy | 2023 | 6 | Heirloom | 7-14 | Depth: 1/4" Plant spacing: 6-8" | Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked. Classic red poppy, 3-4" blooms. | ||||
30 | Tall Rust Resistant Mixed Colors Snapdragon | Flower, Snapdragon | 2022 | 3 | NA | Sow seeds indoors in warm, well-lit area 6-8 weeks before last frost for earliest blooms. Seed may also be sown directly outdoors after all danger of frost is past. Germinates 10-14 days, Depth to Sow: 1/8", Seed spacing: 1/2", Growing height: 3 - 3 1/2 ft. | Annual. Tall spikes are packed with large blossoms in shades of white, yellow, read and pink. Breathtaking summer display. Note:thin seedlings when they are 2" in height with the final spacing of 10 inches between plants. Garden hints: Plants bloom heavily in early summer and if spikes are cut off, will bloom again in the fall. Under sunflower in library | American Seed Company | kld 8/1/2024 | |||
31 | Tetra Mix Snapdragon | Flower, Snapdragon | 2024 | 1 | NA | Start indoors 6-8 weeks before planting out, degrees F. Plant depth 1/16". Optimimum soil temp is 60-70germinates 10-14 days, plant outdoors 6-12" apart, Full to Partial Sun, prefers Full Sun. Well drained soil. Moderately frost tolerant and do best in cool weather. | Robust scented flowers in an abundance of colors harken back to old-fashioned annual cutting gardens. The undeniable vintage charm of this semi-dwarf snapdragon, which grows from 18-24" high, enlivens garden beds and borders, as well as bouquets. Annual. Under sunflower in library | Seed Saveers Exchange | kld 8/8/2024 | |||
32 | Sunflower Autumn Beauty | Flower, Sunflower | 2024 | 11 | Heirloom | N/A | Depth: 1/2" Plant Spacing: 16" | Annual. Many 6" flowers, brilliant red, gold, yellow, rust, and burgundy. Long blooming period. Tall 7' plants | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | kld 8/8/2024 | ||
33 | Exotic Love Vine, Heirloom Mina Lobata | Flower, Vine | 2022 | 1 | Heirloom | NA | In late spring when nights above 50 degrees F, plant seeds in sunny spot in ordinary garden soil, 6 " apart, 1/2 " deep. Thin to 10-12" apart. Do not disturb delicate roots. Germinates 7-10 days, mature height 8-10 ft. Full Sun. | Annual vine (Ipomoea lobata) with Summer/fall bloom. Frost tender. Erect well-anchored supports at least 8 feet tall at planting time, strong netting, a wood or wire fence, or study trellis to serve well to hold vigourous climbers that bloom hard from midsummer. This lush New World native has intircate fleur-de-lis shaped leaves that cascade on strong vigorous vines with showy foilage and sprays of graceful tubular flowers that start as orange-red buds and open to shade from crimson to soft coral, lemon yellow and vanilla, all together on each arching blossom. | Renee's Garden | kld 8/8/2024 | ||
34 | Benary's Giant Zinnia | Flower, Zinnia | 2022 | 3 | NA | Direct seed 1/8" depth, germinates 5-24 days, thin to 10-12" apart, Full Sun, Sow outdoors after last frost. Prefer well-drained soil of moderate fertility. Water regularly throughout season, keeping leaves dry and remove spent blooms frequently to prolong bloom time. Coating on this seed is made entirely of food-grade components and makes planting easier. | Magnificent when in bloom and easy to grow, this beautiful, lareg-flowered strain of zinnia is from Ernst Benary, one of the oldes German seed companies 9founded in Erfurt in 1843). Its fully double blossoms measure 4-5" across and come in a wide array of colors. The long stems of this annual make it ideal for use in arrangements and bouquets. Annual. 3-4' tall. | Seed Saveers Exchange | kld 8/8/2024 | |||
35 | Gift Zinnia | Flower, Zinnia | 2022 | 3 | Open-pollinated Non-GMO | NA | 1/8" deep, germination 5-24 days, thin to 10-12" apart, Full Sun. Plant after last frost. Best in Average well-drained soil. Water regularly; keeping leaves dry when watering will help keep foilage healthy. Remove spent blooms frequently to prolong blooming. | Zinnia elegans. Extracted from Moscow branch of Vavilov Instititute in a coup by breeder in 1991. Produces tall 3' upright plants with 3-4" single and double flowers that are brilliant red, with an occasional orange blossom. Easy to grow and great for arrangements. Annual. | Seed Saveers Exchange | kld 8/1/2024 | ||
36 | Pink Single Zinnia | Flower, Zinnia | 2 | |||||||||
37 | Super Giant Mix Zinnia | Flower, Zinnia | 2019 | 4 | na | na | Packets for Earl May's 100 Year Anniversary Celebration, Shenandoah, IA with No planting information provided. | Earl May | ||||
38 | Amish Melon | Fruit, Melon | 2019 | 6 | Open-pollinated Non-GMO | 80-90 days | Direct seed 1" deep, 6-8 seeds to hill, thin to 3-4 plants, Full Sun, germination 4-10 days. Can start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. | Amish melon first offered in SSE Yearbook 1983. Oval fruits are 9" long and weigh 4-7 pounds. Sweet orange flesh is very juicy with full muskmelon flavor and a rather thick rind. Produces good crops under almost any conditions at Heritage Farm. Melons love heat. | seedsavers.org | 8/13/2024 kld | ||
39 | Cantaloupe | Fruit, Melon | 2022 | 1 | 8/13/2024 kld | |||||||
40 | Charentais Melon | Fruit, Melon | 2022 | 2 | 75-90 days | Depth: 1" | This historic melon is considered by many to be the most divine and flavorful melon in the world. The smooth round melons matrure to a creamy gray with faint ribs and have sweet, juicy, orange flesh that imparts a heavenly fragrance. Typically the size of a grapefruit (and weighing 2lbs), one fruit is perfect for two people. A true French cantaloupe that originated in the Poitou-Charentes region circa 1920. Melons love hear. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills afdter danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 3-4" apart in all directions, Seeds will perminate in 4-10 days. can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. | seedsavers.org | 8/13/ 2024 kld | |||
41 | Delicious 51 Muskmelon | Fruit, Melon | 2019 | 6 | 75 | Space 3", Depth 1", Rows 4-5' apart, Sprouts in 10-20 days, Full Sun. Direct sow as soon as ground becomes warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2-3 seed in hills every 18 ". | Early 6 inch round cantaloupes that weeigh 2-3 pounds each. Aromatic with slight ribbing, fruits have thick, extra sweet orange flesh. Disease resitanance to Fusarium Wilt and Powdery Mildew. Water regulary and mulch to conserve moisture. Feed every 3-4 weeks. When all seeds have germinated, thin leaving 1 plant every 18 inches. Harvest: pick when sem begins to part from vine and separate with a slight pull. For best flavor, ripen on vine. Health benefits: rich in Vitamin A, supplies moderate amounts of Vitatmin C and minerals. | Earl May | 8/13/2024 kld | |||
42 | Green Nutmeg Melon | Fruit, Melon | 2022 | 2 | Historic Variety | 80 | Depth: 1" Plant spacing: 6-8 seeds/hill Row spacing: 6' | Melons love head. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost | Seed Savers Exchange | 8/13/2024 kld | ||
43 | Hale's Best Jumbo Cantaloupe | Fruit, Melon | 2022 | 4 | 90 to 102 | Plant spacing: 4-6' | Plant 3 per hill | 8/13/2024 kld | ||||
44 | Petit Gris de Rennes Melon | Fruit, Melon | 2022 | 6 | 80-85 | Depth: 1" Plant spacing: 6-8 seeds/hill Row spacing: 6' | Melons love heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germiniate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. | Seed Savers Exchange | 8/13/2024 kld | |||
45 | Pride of Wisconsin Melon | Fruit, Melon | 2022 | 1 | 90-100 days | 1" deep, 6' apart | Fabulous Midwest historic variety introduced in 1937. Heavy yields of football-shaped 4-8lb muskmelons. Hard-shelled with firm, sweet flkesh. Great old-fashioned flavor asssociat4d with roadside-stand melons. Melons love heart. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danher of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. | seedsavers.org | 8/13/2024 kld | |||
46 | Queen Anne's Pocket Melon | Fruit, Melon | 2022 | 3 | Heirloom | 80-90 days | 1" deep | Has enhanted melon fanciers for centuries: gives off an unforgettable perfume. Victorian women carried these tiny melons in their pockets in the days befor aerosol deoderants. Velvety skin has jagged orange and yellow stripes; thin white flesh is edible but bland. Early and prolific. Melons love heat. Sow seeds indoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. | seedsavers.org | 8/13/2024 | ||
47 | Softball Sweet Cantaloupe | Fruit, Melon | 2023 | 14 | farmers market seeds | 8/13/2024 | ||||||
48 | Vine Peach Cantaloupe | Fruit, Melon | NA | 3 | Plant after dange of frost in hills 4-6' apart. Plant depth not over 2", press soil firmly over them. When plants well established, thin to 3 each hill. | Burgess Seed & Plant Co. | 8/13/2024 kld | |||||
49 | South Texas Melons | Fruit, Melon | 2023 | 3 | 8/13/2024 | |||||||
50 | Melon, Carousel F1 Hybrid | Fruit, Melon | 2024 | 5 | F1 Hybrid, Resists Disease | 80-100 | Depth 1'', space 3'', germinates 4-10 days, Full Sun, sow 4-5 seeds over a 12 inch tall and 2 feet across hill. When 6" tall, thin to 3 per hill. | |||||
51 | Crimson Sweet Watermelon | Fruit, Melon | 2017 | 2 | 85 | Depth 1/2', space 5-6', germinates 6-8 days, Full Sun, sow 4-5 seeds over a 12 inch tall and 2 feet across hill. When 6" tall, thin to 3 per hill. | Ferry Morse | 8/13/2024 kld | ||||
52 | Crimson Sweet Watermelon | Fruit, Melon | 2019 | 6 | 82 | Seed depth: 1/2", Space groups 3-5, 6-8 feet per row, 7-14 days to sprout. Full Sun. Direct sow as soon as ground becomes warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant seed 3-5 seeds in hills 6-8 feet apart. Water regularly and mulch to conserve moisture. Fertizlize when lateral runners begin to spread. Thin to the 2 strongest plants per group. Ready to harvest when underside turns from white to yellowish. Thump the melon; a dull hollow sound indicates ripeness. | Good source of vitamins A & C | Earl May | 8/13/2024 kld | |||
53 | Crimson Sweet Watermelon | Fruit, Melon | 2024 | 3 | Heirloom | 3' apart, 1/2-1in depth | AAS Winner from 1964! Very popular, crisp and sweet, medium-red, mild flavor. A good-producing older standard. Planting insturctions: Direct-seed, or set out indoor-started transplants, after last frost date when really warm weather has arrived. Needs rich soil (amend with compost) and plenty of moisture. | rareseeds.com | 8/13/2024 kld | |||
54 | Watermelon Charleston Gray | Citullus lanatus | Fruit, Watermelon | 2024 | 16 | 85-100 | 1/2'' Depth; 4-6'' apart | |||||
55 | Sugar Baby Watermelon | Fruit, Melon | 2024 | 3 | Heirloom | 3' apart, 1/2-1in depth | Popular icebox-sized melon among gardeners! Early, 6-10 lb melons are so sweet. Great for North or the tropics. Planting instructions: Direct-seed, or set out indoor-started transplants, after last frost date when really warm weather has arrived. Needs rich soil (amend with compost) and plenty of moisture. | rareseeds.com | 8/13/2024 kld | |||
56 | Sugar Baby Watermelon | Fruit, Melon | 2024 | 4 | Insect pollinated annual, Isolate by 1/2 mile. Choose choice fruit for seed saving. Wet process. Will cross with other watermelons, but not other melons. | 80 | Depth 1/2", Space 6", Sprouts 3-10 days, Mature spacing 18-24" | Rich and incredibly sweet with compact vines. Produces delicious 6-10 lb fruits packed with mouth-watering bright red flesh. Thin rind begins striped and turns dark green when ripe. The perfect refrigerator sized melon! | Sow True Seed,Untreated & GMO free | kld 8/13/2024 | ||
57 | Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry | Fruit, Misc. Fruit | 2023 | 1 | Depth: 1/4" Plant spacing: 12-18" | Easy-to-grow, prolific, and super-sweet, this ground cherry works well for preserves and pies, over ice cream, and in fresh-fruit salads - or can simply be eaten straight out of the garden. Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors when danger of frost has passed. Growing ground cherries on landscape cloth supresses weeds and makes collecting fruits easier. Fruits can be stored in husks for 3-4 weeks. | Seed Savers Exchange | 8/13/2024 kld | ||||
58 | Genovese Basil | Herb, Basil | 2024 | 14 | 60-90 days | Depth: 1/4" Plant spacing: 2 seeds every 12", Thin to 1 plant every 12" or every 6" for frequent harvesting | Annual herb. Full sun to partial shade, 7-14 days to germination, maturity 60-70 days, 24-30" tall. Prefers well-drained moist soil. | |||||
59 | Genovese Basil | Herb, Basil | 2024 | 3 | Certified Organic | 60-70 days | Depth: 1/4" Plant spacing: 2 seeds every 12", Thin to 1 plant every 12" or every 6" for frequent harvesting | Annual herb. Full sun to partial shade, 7-14 days to germination, maturity 60-70 days, 24-30" tall. Prefers well-drained moist soil. | Company: Sereniseed certified organic | 8/13/2024 kld | ||
60 | Genovese Basil | Herb, Basil | 2024 | 3 | 60-90 days | Plant depth: 1/4", Space 6" apart, Firm soil lightly & keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge 7-14 days, Thin to 12", Harvest when buds begin to form up until frost. Full Sun 6+ hours, height: 18-24" | Scented, sweet, extra-large leaves are great for fresh pesto and tomato-based dishes. Annual. | Burpee | 8/13/2024 kld | |||
61 | Chives | Herb, Chives | 2022 | 10 | NA | Sow seeds in sunny location after danger of frost or for earliest harvest, start indoors 6-8 weeks before outdoor planting time. Depth: 1/4", Space: 4-5", Height: 10 in., Germinates: 1-15 days. Thin when seedlings are 2-4 " tall with final spacing 6" apart. | Small, dainty, onion-like plant with deocrative purple flowers. A favorite culinary herb. Perennial. | American Seed | 8/13/2024 kld | |||
62 | Nelly Chives | Herb, Chives | 2023 | 4 | MOFGA Certified-Organic | 80 | Direct sow 1/2" deep, 1 seed per inch, in spring as soon as danger of frost past. Thin to 6" apart. Best in well-drained soil, divide clumps every few years. Nearly indestructible, even with neglect in extreme conditions. Can be brougt inside for winter. | Perennial to Zone 3, Hollow blue-green grass-like 1-2' leaves have subtle onion flavor, providing fine treat in very early spring. Lilac-colored flowers bloom in June and July, can be eaten or enjoyed in arrangements fresh or dried. | Company: Fedco Seeds | 8/13/2024 kld | ||
63 | Cilantro | Herb, Cilantro | 2019 (3 pks), 2022 (4 pks) | 7 | Heirloom | 50-55 days | Direct seed 1/2" depth, germinates 10 days, Thin 8-10" apart, Sun/Partial Shade. Sow seeds outdoors after last frost. May also be grown as fall crop. Prefers rich, well, Drained soil. Tendency to self-sow. | The fresh leaves of this herb are used in a variety of Asian and Latin cuisines, but its seeds are also collected and used a spice called coriander. Successive sowings of this annual herb, which bears umbels of white flowers before it sets seed, will ensure a steady supply of its edible leaves throughout the season. 50-55 days to first leaf harvest, 90-120 days for seed. Annual. 1-2' tall. | Seed Savers Exchange | kld 8/13/2024 | ||
64 | Cilantro Coriander | Herb, Cilantro | 2023 | 5 | 70 | Depth: 1/4", Space: 6", Height 20-28", Days to Germ 7-10", Sow directly in Full Sun after all danger of frost is past. For best results, thin plants to 6 inches apart when 2 inches tall. | Distinctive flavor and used as garnish in salads in soups. The seed is used in meat and seafood dishes, as well as a condiment for flavoring bread, cookies and cakes. | Ferrymorse.com Green Garden Products | kld 8/13/2024 | |||
65 | Garden Cress (Pepper Grass) Lepidium Sativum | Herb, Cress | 2024 | 17 | Non-GMO | 10 days | Depth: 1/4" Plant spacing: 1-2" | Grows best in cool weather or indoors; bolts quickly in hot weather; quick growing green or garnish; add to salads and sandwiches; harvest when young and tender 7-10 days after germination which is about 3-5 days after planting | Sow Right Seeds | 8/13/2024 kld | ||
66 | Dill Mammoth | Herb, Dill | 2024 | 8 | 40-60 | Sow in full sun, after danger of frost in spring. Cover with 1/4" of fine soil. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days after sowing. When harvesting seeds is the goal, thin seedlings to 12" apart when 1-2" tall. Sow in clumps rather than single plants when growing for leaf production. Height 36", Plant 1/4", Thin 12", Full Sun 6+ hours | Snip leaves for salads, dips and seafood. use seeds to flavor breads and pickles. Annual. | Burpee | kld 8/13/2024 | |||
67 | Dill Mammoth | Herb, Dill | 2020 | 9 | Sow in full sun, after danger of frost in spring. Cover with 1/4" of fine soil. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days after sowing. When harvesting seeds is the goal, thin seedlings to 12" apart when 1-2" tall. Sow in clumps rather than single plants when growing for leaf production. Height 36", Plant 1/4", Thin 12", Full Sun 6+ hours | |||||||
68 | Dill Buquet | Herb, Dill | 2023 | 8 | Sow in full sun, after danger of frost in spring. Cover with 1/4" of fine soil. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days after sowing. When harvesting seeds is the goal, thin seedlings to 12" apart when 1-2" tall. Sow in clumps rather than single plants when growing for leaf production. Height 36", Plant 1/4", Thin 12", Full Sun 6+ hours | |||||||
69 | Dill Buquet | Herb, Dill | 2022 | 9 | Non-GMO | Sow in full sun, after danger of frost in spring. Cover with 1/4" of fine soil. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days after sowing. When harvesting seeds is the goal, thin seedlings to 12" apart when 1-2" tall. Sow in clumps rather than single plants when growing for leaf production. Height 36", Plant 1/4", Thin 12", Full Sun 6+ hours | ||||||
70 | Fennel, Florence | Herb, Fennel | 2022 (9 pks), 2023 (9 pks) | 18 | Heirloom | NA | Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed.10-12" apart. Harvest before plant blooms to keep bulb from becoming touch. Prefers well-drained, rich soil. Sun/Partial Shade | Called finnocchio in Italy, this fennel variety has broad overlapping leaves that form a large, edible, bulb-like base below it's celery-like stalks. the bulb and stalks, as well as the feathery, dill-like leaves that top this 3'tall plant, have a mild licorice or anise flavor. This tender perennial grown as annual prospers when given a steady supply of moisture. | seedsavers.org | kld 8/13/2024 | ||
71 | Oregano Vulgare | Herb, Oregano | 2023 | 1 | 85-90 | Depth: 1/8", space 12", days to germ: 8-14, Height 14-22", Start seeds indoors in sunny location 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Or sow in ordinary well-drained soil in full sun after frost is past. Performs best in rows 18" apart. Thin or transplant to 12 " apart when they are 2" tall. Pick leaves as needed. | Produces leaves that are an essential ingredient in Italian and Spanish dishes. Also used in salads, stews, stuffing, fish and egg and cheese dishes. It's similar to Marjoram, but with sharper fragrance and flavor | Ferrymorse.com Green Garden Products | kld 8/13/2024 | |||
72 | Italian/Single Parsley | Parsley, Flat Leaf | Herb, Parsley | 2023 | 6 | 70-80 | Depth: 1/8' Thin to: 8-10" Height: 10-12" | Tasty and attractive leaves add a gourmet touch to disches as both a garnish and flavoring. | Livingston | kld 8/13/2024 | ||
73 | Gigante d'Italia Parsley | Petroselinum crispum | Herb, Parsley | 2024 | 4 | MOFGA Certified Organic | 70 | Space 1/4'' Depth 1/4'' | ||||
74 | Parsley / Dark Moss Curled | Herb, Parsley | 2021 | 7 | Depth: 1/4'' Thin to: 6" Height: 10-12" | |||||||
75 | Triple/Curled Parsley | Herb, Parsley | 2020 | 6 | 80-90 | Depth: 1/8" Thin to: 8-10" Height: 12-16" | Soak seeds for 24 hours before planting to speed up germination. Grow in sunny location. Full sun. Soil temp 65-70F. soil depth: 0.25'' | Livingston | kld 8/13/2024 | |||
76 | Turkish / Thin leaf Parsley | Parsley, ThinLeaf | Herb, Parsley | 2023 | 3 | 70-80 | Arzuman - the Turkish company | |||||
77 | Rosemary | Herb, Rosemary | 2024 | 1 | 90-400 | Start indoors about 10 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds 1/4" deep in seed starting formula. Keep evenly moist. Germinates 14-21 days at 70 F. Plant outdoors after danger of last spring frost, setting plants 18" apart. Depth: 1/4", Space 18", Height" 24-36", Full Sun 6+ hours | Enhances marinades, salad dressing, sauces, soups and stuffing. Perennial zones 8-10. | Burpee | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | |||
78 | Summer Savory | Herb, Sage | 2022 | 7 | 1/8" deep, 8" apart | The peppery flavor of this herb's leaves can season a wide array of dishes- beans, sausage, cabbage, and wild game- and can. also be infused in vinegar. Often employed like safge, its leaves can be used both fresh and dried. Its lanky plants bear lilac flowers in midsummer and grow 18" tall. Hardy annual. Sow seeds outdoors aft4er danger of frost has passed. Shelter plants from strong winds. Prefers well-drained soil. | seedsavers.org | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | ||||
79 | Corn, Passion F1 Bayer | NA | NA | 16 | NA | NA | AAS Comparison 21ED/10-C2, All America Selections is a non-profit organization that tests new ornamentals and edibles from around the world, promoting only those that are great garden performers. | AAS Comparison. Company: All-America Selections | 8/15/2024 kld | |||
80 | Chinese Multi-Color Spinach Amaranth | Vegetable, Amaranth | 2023 | 26 | Heirloom | N/A | Depth: 1/8" Plant spacing: 6-12" | A wildly vibrant green, popular in Asia. Surface-sow seeds directly in the garden after danger of frost, braely covering. Requires full sun. Tolerates heat and drought but best with average moisture and fertility. Sprouts in 3-4 days;good as mid-summer greens after other greens have bolted; needs 6-12 hrs full sun | Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | ||
81 | Chinese Multi-Color Spinach Amaranth | Amarathus tricolor | Vegetable, Amaranth | 2023 | 7 | Heirloom | 30-40 | NA | A heat and drought tolerant green in spectacular splashes of color, leaf amaranth is popular in Asia and is eaten raw, stir fried or steamed. Succulent leaves make a perfect spinach substitute, ideal for mid-summer when other have bolted. | |||
82 | Sonesta Bush Wax Bean | Vegetable, Bean, Bush | 2024 | 20 | 70-80 | Depth: 1/2-1" Spacing: 4" apart | A slender, stringless buttery yellow wax bean that is reliable and high yielding. This early variety has been praised for disease resistance and productivity as well as uniform pod distribution. Lovely tender beans average 4-6 inches long. Bush rabit requires no staking. Direct seed after last frost, soaking seeds overnight. Pick frequenty to keep plants productive. Succession plant for prolonged harvest. | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | |||
83 | Odeon Bush Bean | Vegetable, Bean, Bush | 2024 | 19 | 60 | Depth: 1/2-1" Spacing: 4" apart | Selected for superior flavor and juicy-yet-crisp texture. Expect heavy yields of these long, slender, emerald-colored pods. A vigorous choice excellent for home gardeners and farmers alike. Bush habit requires no staking. Direct seed after last frost, soaking seeds overnight. Pick frequently to keep plants productive. Succession plant for prolonged harvest. | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | 8/12/2024 kld | |||
84 | Black Coco Dry Bean | Vegetable, Bean, Bush | 2023 | 8 | Organic | 60-85 | Depth: 1" Spacing: 3" apart, in rows 2-3' apart | 2' tall plants; beans can be eaten fresh or shelled/dried; heirloom. Plant after danger of frost. | Fedco Seeds | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | ||
85 | Old Homestead Beans | Vegetable, Bean, Pole | 2024 | 22 | Heirloom | NA | Seed depth 1/2 to 1", space 6-10" apart, sprouts 5-8 days, ideal temp 70-80 F, Min Full Sun 8-12 hours, not frost hardy. | (Kentucky Wonder) Homestead heirloom for 150 years! Very early for a pole type. Large tender pods, great flavor. Vigorous, long vines need support. Soak seeds overnight and direct-seed after last frost. Harvest frequently to keep plants productive. | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | 8/15/2024 kld | ||
86 | Rattlesnake Pole Bean | Vegetable, Bean, Pole | 2024 | 11 | Depth: 1/2-1" Spacing: 6-10" apart | Flavorful, tender purple-streaked pods; speckled seeds are popular in souples. Takes heat and humidity. Vigorous, long vines need support. Soak seeds overnight and direct-seed after last frost. Harvest frequently to keep plants productive. | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | ||||
88 | Beet, Yellow Intermediate Mangel | Vegetable, Beet | 2022 | 21 | 65-100 days | 1/2" deep, 20-24" apart | Winner of our 2015 beet evaluatiojn for taste. White-and yellow- ringed roots measure 4-6.5" long and vary in shape. While mangel and fodder beets are larger than typical beets and were traditionally used for animal feed, you'll find the sweet, juicy, and smooth-textured roots are prime for the dinner table and not just the barnyard. Sow seeds ouitdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Seeds will perminate in 5-10 days. Beets can be planted at two-week intervals for continuous harvests. All parts of the beet plant are edible. | seedsavers.org | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | |||
89 | Detroit Dark Red Beet | Vegetable, Beet | 2023 | 7 | 60 | Plant spacing: 4" Row spacing: 18" | A classic red storage beet, still prized by growers today. For the best quality roots, grow in weed-free, fertile soil. To make the most out of your beet plot, then seedlings to 2" then pull out every other beet to enjoy at the baby state; harvest the rest at full size. Leave later sowings in the ground for harvest through November, then pull and store. | Hudson Valley Seed Co. | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | |||
90 | Detroit Dark Red Beet | Vegetable, Beet | 2021 | 14 | 59 | Depth: 1/2" Plant spacing: 3'' Row spaing: 12" | Sweet beet, 3'' across. Sow in well worked soil after danger of frost sow thinly in rows 12'' apart and cover with 0.5'' of fine soil. Seedlings emerge in 14-21 days. Thin to stand about 3'' apart when 1-2'' tall | Burpee | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | |||
91 | Detroit Dark Red Beets | Vegetable, Beet | 2022 | 13 | 55-60 | Extremely sweet, perfectly round beets, 3" across, have deep red skin and dark red flesh. Medium sized tops. Sow in well-worked soil after danger of frost in spring. In frost free areas sow in fall. | Extremely sweet, perfectly round beets, 3" across, have deep red skin and dark red flexh. Medium sized tops. Sow in well-worked soil after danger of frost in spring. IN | Donated by Story Extension Office. | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | |||
92 | Pak Choi | Vegetable, Bok Choi | 2024 | 5 | Non-GMO | Planting Depth 1/4 " Plant Spacing 16" | Also known as Bok Choi or Chinese cabbage and is grown for both its stalks and leaves. It has a mild sweet flavor that shines in stir-fries.Can be grown in Spring or Fall. Harvest the entire head at once or indivdual leaves from the outside for a prolonged harvest. | Sowrightseeds.com | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | |||
93 | Shanghai Baby Bok Choy | Vegetable, Bok Choy | 2023 | 1 | 45 | Depth: 1/2" Plant spacing: 6" Row spacing: 10" | Will form baby heads at 6", but if given 12-24" you will get much larger plants. Tender green baby bok choy start for both Spring and Fall. Harvest by cutting the entire head at base. Requires ample water and fertile soil. Spring crop will bolt; harvest promptly! Fall crop will not; harvest at your own pace. | Hudson Valley Seed Co. | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | |||
94 | Tatsoi | Vegetable, Bok Choy | 2022 2023 | 33 | 45 | Plant spacing: 12" Row spacing: 12" | Can be sown straight through until early September, though spring sowings can bolt early and be taken by flea beatles; consider using row covers. Sow more densley than indicated for baby clippings. Harvest whole head - not really a cut-and-come-again green. Can also be planted in late summer fro a fall crop and will tolerate a light frost. Seeds will germinate in 4-7 days. Plant in full sun to partial shade. | Hudson Valley Seed Co. Seed Savers Exchange | ||||
95 | Broccoli, Waltham 29 | Vegetable, Broccoli | 2020 | 9 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Donated during Mustard Seed Community Farm seed exchange Mountain Valley Seed Co. | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | |||
96 | Calabrese Broccoli | Vegetable, Broccoli | 2021 | 3 | Heirloom | 58-90 | Plant spacing: 1" Row spacing: 2-3' | Donated at Mustard Seed Community Farm | ||||
97 | Calabrese Green Sprouting Broccoli | Vegetable, Broccoli | 2023 | 21 | Heirloom | 58-90 | Plant spacing: 1" Row spacing: 2-3' | deliciously flavor vegatable of Italitan origin. The large plants produce a central head 5-6" and then abundances of laterals.Heads are bluish to green in color. Plant are tall and erect. High in Vitamin C, riboflavin and calcuim. | Donated during Mustard Seed Community Farm seed exchange | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | ||
98 | Sun King Hybrid Broccoli | Vegetable, Broccoli | 2021 | 2 | Hybrid | 71 | Depth: 1/4" Plant spacing: 16" | This tasty broccoli has 6-8" heads and great leaf cover. Exceptional heat tolerance. Start indoors in a warm, well-lighted area about 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Sow seeds 1/4" deed into individual containers filled with seed-starting formula. Keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days. Before transplanting, move to a sheltered area outside for a week. | Burpee | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | ||
99 | Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts | Vegetable, Brussels Sprouts | 2020 | 6 | 80-90 | 18-24" | Donated at the Mustard Seed seed exchange. Company: Mountain Valley Seed Co. | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 | ||||
100 | Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts | Vegetable, Brussels Sprouts | 2024 | 3 | Non-GMO | N/A | Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Keep well-watered but not saturated, especially during germination, transplating and as sprouts form. Removing lower leavers gives sprouts psace to size up nicely. Can be harvested in stages starting at the base of plant. | Sow Right Seeds | kld 8/13/2024 | |||
101 | Filderkraut Cabbage | Vegetable, Cabbage | 2024 | 4 | Heirloom | 100-120 | 1/8"-1/4" deep, 2" apart | Filderkraut is an Ark of Taste Heirloom hailing from souther Germany. This long season cabbage is famous for its sweet flavor and huge coical heads up to 10ilbs each. For sauerkraut fans this cabbage variety is the BEST. | redwoodseeds.net seedsavers.org | Matthew Pfab 7/9/24 |