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2 | Variety | Type | Year | Number of Packets | Other Features | Days to Maturity | Spacing | Description | Further information / catalog link / story of the seed | Data entered by | ||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Borage | Flower | 2023 | 1 | Heirloom, Lake Valley Seed | 7-14 | 1/4 depth, 15" spacing | Sow directly in average, well-drained soil in spring after all danger of frost has passed. Grows best in full usn. Borage reseeds freely and spreads vigorously. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Calendula | Flower | 2024 | 6 | community donated by Reliable St. Community Garden! :) | ¼ to ½ inch deep | sow seeds in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny location, ideally when the danger of frost has passed. Seeds can be direct-sown in spring or fall, or started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost and then transplanted. once seedlings are 1-2 inches tall, thin them to 8-12 inches apart | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Cosmos | Flower, Cosmos | 5\ | Community Grown | Home grown and harvested | NK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Silver Tip Triticale | Triticosecale spp. | Flower, Grass | 2023 | 1 | Ornamental | 60-75 | 1/4" deep, 1-2" apart | Midborder in naturalistic or mixed grass plantings. Excellent cut or dried flower. Direct seed - sow about 4 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds 1/4", 1-2" apart. Large-scale plantings may be broadcast sown or drilled with grain drill. | Johnny's Select Seeds | CB | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Indian grass | Sorghastrum nutans | Flower, Grass | 2024 | 2 | NA | These native seeds were donated from a Story County Conservation (SCC) natural area. They may have a lower germination rate compared to commercial seeds. Many prairie seeds also require specific seasonal conditions to germniate.; Research best planting conditions for the species you select. | Harvested from Story County Conservation prairie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Hollyhock Mixed Colors | Flower, Hollyhock | 2023 | 10 | Community Grown Heirloom | Home grown and harvested | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Illinois Bundle Flower | Flower, Illinois Bundleflower | 2024 | 5 | Open-pollinated Perennial | Native prairie species. Plant in late fall or winter | Harvested from Ames area prairie | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Pink Hollyhock | 6 | Community donated. Sow 1/4" deep, 2 feet apart. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Appleblossom Impatiens | Impatiens balsamina | Flower, Impatiens | 2021 | 1 | heirloom | 10-12 weeks | 2' | Camellia Flowered' varieties of balsam were prized in the Victorian era and are enjoyed in gardens today. This spotted balsam looks best in groups in the cottage garden or at the woodland's edge in part shade. Pinch once when 4" tall for bushiness. | Select Seeds Antique Flowers | CB | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Bushy Marigold | Flower, Marigold | 2023 | 25 | Community Grown | NA | NA | Homegrown and harvested donation. | Home grown and harvested | |||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | China Aster (Pink, Purple, White) | Callistephus chinensis | Flower, Aster | 3 | Eden Brothers | 6-8" | Direct sow seeds in spring after frosts have passed in a full sun location, or indoor sow 6 weeks prior and transplant when seedlings are 6" tall. Once established, Asters don't do well in wet soils, and they can withstand dry spells. During the growing season, deadhead and cut back stalks as needed to maintain appearance nad promote new growth. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Common Milkweed | Ascleia Syriaca | Flower, Milkweed | 2024 | 24 | Native Perennial | 7-14 | 18" apart | Community donated | |||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Common Milkweed | Ascleia Syriaca | Flower, Milkweed | 2022 2024 | 12 | Native Perennial | 7-14 | 18" apart | These native seeds were donated from a Story County Conservation (SCC) natural area. They may have a lower germination rate compared to commercial seeds. Many prairie seeds also require specific seasonal conditions to germniate.; Research best planting conditions for the species you select. Seeds require a period of cold treatment (stratification) before they will germinate. Cver seeds with a layer of light mulch or straw. | Harvested from Story County Conservation prairie Harvested from Ames area prairie | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Sunflower Mixture | Flower, Sunflower | 2023 | 2 | Seed Saversq | 10-14 | 6" apart, 1/2" depth | Sow seeds outdoors after last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade adn well-drained rich soil. Provide support for tall plants. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Sunflower Autumn Beauty Mixed Colors | Flower, sunflower | 2023 | 4 | Burpee Garden Products Co. | 7-14 | 1" depth, 12-18" thin | Sow in average soil in full sun after danger of frost. Sow seeds about 8" apart and cover with 1" fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Sunflower Autumn Beauty Mixed Colors | Flower, sunflower | 2023 | 19 | Early May | 7-14 | 1" depth, 12-18" thin | Sow in average soil in full sun after danger of frost. Sow seeds about 8" apart and cover with 1" fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Sunflower, Carmel Hybrid | Flower, Sunflower | 2023 | 3 | Burpee Gardens | 7-14 days | 1" depth, thin 12-18" | A gorgeous, picture-perfect, vase-ready sunflower with deep golden-yellow blooms. Fast frowing and pollenless. Annual. Sow in average soil in full sun after danger of frost. Sow seeds about 8" apart and cover with 1" of fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. Thin to stand 12-18" apart when seedlings are 1" high. Blooms in summer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Sunflower Italian White | Flower, sunflower | 2023 | 4 | Burpee Garden Products Co. | 1" deep, thin 12-18 in | An abundance of 4" creamy white to yellow blooms form on multi-branching plants. Annual. Sow in average soil in full sun after danger of frost. Sow seeds about 8" apart and cover with 1" of fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. Thin to stand 12-18" apart when seedlings are 1" high. Blooms in summer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Sunflower Velvet Queen | Flower, sunflower | 2023 | 4 | Burpee Garden Products Co. | 7-14 days | 1", 12-18" | Heriloom. Striking, velvety mahogany-red 3-4" blooms, sparkle with a touch of gold. Annual. Sow in average soil in full sun after danger of frost. Sow seeds about 8" apart and cover wiht 1" fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. Thin to stand 12-18" apart when seedlings are 1" high. Blooms in summer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Nasturtium | Flower, Nasturtium | 2024 | 4 | Non-GMO | 7-14 days | 8-12" spaced, 1/2" depth | If starting indoors, use peat pots to avoid root damage during translplanting. Or direct sow once soil temperatures reach 60-65 degrees F. Keep evenly moist. Thin after seedlings have several sets of leaves and are 3" tall. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Sorghum 29 - Orange Amber | Flower, Misc. | 1 | Direct seed 4" apart, 36-48 rows apart | Sow seeds outdoors 1/2-1" deep after danger of frost has passed. Sorghum can self-pollinate; "block" plantings are not necessary for grain prodcution. Thin seedlingsd to 8" apart. Excessive nitrogen reduces syrup quality. | Seed Savers Exchange | NK | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Snowmaiden Pincushion Flower | Scabiosa atropurpurea | Flower, Scabiosa | 1 | GeoSeed | 80-100 days | 9" spacing | Hardy annual with white, fluffy pincushion flowers. Popular with pollinators. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Purple Tansy, Bee's Friend | Phacelia Tanacetifolia | Flower, Purple Tansy | 2020 | 3 | CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Verbena Vervain 'Polaris' | Vervain 'Polaris' | Flower, Verbena | 2022 | 14-60 | 1' | A front of the border gem that thrives in heat and shrugs off dry weather to bloom all summer until frost. The masses of flat-topped soft lilac flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Sowing outdoors: direct sow in mid-spring after last frost. Sowing indoors: recommended. 8-10 weeks before last frost. Keep at 65-75 degrees F in darkness until germination occurs. If no germination after four weeks. Chill in refrigerator for two weeks, then return to warmth. Set outside: after last spring frost. Planting depth: just cover; requires darkness. Watering: moderate drought tolerance once established but best with 1" water per week. Fertilizing: mix in a few inchesof compost prior to planting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Cut and Come Again Zinnia | Flower, Zinnia | 2025 | 6 | 5-10 days | 2-3", 1/2" deep | Sow seeds in well-worked soil in full sun when danger of frost is past and weather is warm and above 50 degrees F. Space seeds 2-3" apart in rows, 12" apart, cover about 1/2 inch deep and gently firm soil. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | GeoSeed Zinnia Whirlygig | Flower, Zinnia | 20 | GeoSeed | 5-10 days | 2-3", 1/2" deep | Sow seeds in well-worked soil in full sun when danger of frost is past and weather is warm and above 50 degrees F. Space seeds 2-3" apart in rows, 12" apart, cover about 1/2 inch deep and gently firm soil. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Zinnia | Flower, Zinnia | 2024 | 10 | Community Donated | NK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Green Nutmeg Melon | Fruit, Melon | 2022 | 1 | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Queen Anne's Pocket Melon | Fruit, Melon | 2022 | 1 | 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. | Seed Savers Exchagne | |||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Petit Gris de Rennes Melon | Fruit, Melon | 2022 2023 | 3 | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Arugula | Herb | 2022 | 1 | Community donated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Heirloom Italian Arugula | Herb | 2023 | 4 | Renee's Garden | 5-7 days | 1-2" spacing, 1/4" deep | In early spwing, sow seeds directly into well-worked garden soil in full sun or in a sunny spot with afternoon shade. Broadcast seed 2" apart, cover 1/4" deep and firm soil over seeds. Keep seed bed evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Make new sowings every 2 weeks until summer for constant supply of fresh non-bitter leaves. Begin harvesting young leaves in 3-4 weeks. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Dukat Leafy Dill | 2022 | 3 | Renee's Garden | 7-14 | 1-2" spacing, 1/4" deep | In early spring, sow dill seed directly into well-drained garden soil 1-2" apart in rows 6" apart in full sun and cover seeds 1/4" deep. Make small sowings every few weeks to have successive harvest of fresh leaves. Keep seed bed evenly moist while awaiting germination in 7-14 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Dill | Herb | Herb | 7 | community donated | 1/4" deep, 1-2" apart | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Genovese Basil | Herb, | 2022 | 1 | Community donated | 5-30 | 1/8" depth, 6" apart, 4 per 1" square | Pinch back flower stalks to promote depth. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Sweet Basil | Ocimum basilicum | Herb, Basil | 2024 | 80-90 | 18" between rows, seed spacing 1", spacing after thinning 15-18" | Popular and easy to grow annual that develops into an attractive bushy plant 1.5-2' tall. Growing: plant in well drained soil. Avoid over watering. Excellent for growing indoors. Harvest: pick leaves when young, father tops as flowers open. Uses: aromatic leaves have a spicy clover-like flavor when pulverized. Popular in tomato dishes, soups, stews, spaghetti, fish, poultry, and salads. Used in potpourri. Preserving: freeze leaves (coat with olive oil first) or dry them. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Basil | Herb, basil | 2023 | 37 | Community Donated | 10-15 | Group of 4 seeds every 12" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Catnip | Herb, mint | 2024 | 6 | Ferry-More | 8-12 | 1/4", 20 in" spacing | Sow directly in the garden in full sun in ordinary well-drained soil. Thin plants to 20" apart when they are 2" tall. Pinch back the tops of the shoots for bushy plants when the buds appear. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Giant from Italy Parsley | Petroselinum crispum | Herb, Parsley | 2022 | 3 | 14-21 | 6-12" apart, 1/4 deep | Prized by Italian cooks, this variety produces sizeable bushy plants and a continous supply of large, flat leaves with strong parsley flavor. Biennial in zones 6-9. grown as an annual. 85-90 days. Sow seeds outdoors just before last frost. Can also be started indoors and transplanted outdoors as small plants. Soaking seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting hastens germination. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, rich soil. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | Herb, Rosemary | 2021 | 1 | 14-21 | 12-24" apart | Sow seeds indoors 1/4" beneath surface of soil. Soil temp should be kept above 70 degrees F for germination. Plant out after danger of frost has passed late spring. Prefers sandy, well-drained soil. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Dried Bean Tongue of Fire | Vegetable, Bean, Bush | 2022 | 1 | 1" deep 4-6" apart | Germ 4-10 days. 60 green, 75 shell or 95 dried days to maturity. Plant 1" deep 4-6" apart when danger of frost has passed and soil temperature is over 60 degrees. Germ 4-10 days. | Pinetree | NK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Burpee's Stringless Bean | Vegetable, Bean, Bush | 2021 | 1 | Heirloom | 50 | Depth: 1" Spacing: 3" apart | Garden bean. All-purpose beans. Burpee's Stringless green Pod. | Burpee | 2/25/2025 kld | ||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Cherokee Wax Garden Bean (Yellow Bush) | Vegetable, Bean, Bush | 2022 | 2 | 52 | Depth: 1/2" Spacing: 3 in, row spacing 2 fet | Sow in sunny location in average soil after danger of last spring forst, when the soil is thoroughly warm. Thin seedlings when they are 3 inches in height, with the final spacing of the plants 4-6 inches apart. Keep beans picked regularly to keep the plants productive. | American Seed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Red Runner Beans | Vegetable, Bean | 2024 | 3 | 1-2 inches deep and 4-8 inches apart near a 10-12 foot support structure like poles or a trellis | After last frost, when the soil temperature is at least 60°F (16°C), sow about 6 seeds per foot, 1" deep. When seedlings have true leaves, thin to 4-8" apart. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Green Bean Endeze | Vegetable, Bean | 2023 | 1 | two seeds in a pod, community donated. Endeze is an old length unit that was used by Ottoman Empire and an equivalent of approximately 2.1 ft. While the tender and stringless pods of Endeze don’t get that long, they can reach 8-10 inches, and they become plump as they mature. Plants have pole growth habit and are prolific. This Turkish heirloom is an excellent snap bean variety that we have been looking forward to offer in our catalog. | Use a nitrogen-fixing inoculant for increased flowering and bean yields. Trellis or other support is necessary. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Tema Green Beans | Vegetable, Bean, Bush | 3 | 52 | Planting depth: 2", Spacing: 3-6" | LIGHT PREFERENCE: | Seeds of Health, Monsanto | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Fordhook Lima Beans | Vegetable, Bean, Bush | 2024 | 4 | Heirloom | 65 | 3" apart, thin to 6", depth 1" | Sow in average soil in full sun after danger of frost, spring to early summer. In rows 18-30" apart and cover with 1" of fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Garden Bean Provider | Vegetable, Bean, Bush | 2024 | 4 | 50-60 | Planting Depth 1/4 " Plant Spacing 3" | Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields. | Seed Savers Exchange | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Golden Wax Bush Beans | Vegetable, Bean, Bush | 5 | 54 | 1-3 seeds every three inches, depth 1" | Plant directly outdoors. When seedlings have 4 leaves, thin to 1 plant every 3 inches. Harvest beans all season every two weeks until two months before frost. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Orient Wonder Pole Yard Long Bean | Vigna Unguiculata | Vegetable, Bean, Pole | 2024 | 1 | 80 | Depth: 1", Spacing: seed spacing 1 seed every 6", Row spacing 36" | Sow outside 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 65 degrees F, ideally 70-85 F. Successive sowings: every 7 to 14 days up to 80 days before your average first fall frost date. | Botanical Interests | |||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Old Homestead Beans | Vegetable, Bean, Pole | 2024 | 2 | 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 Seed Co. | kld 8/13/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Blue Lake Stringless Pole Bean | Vegetable, Bean, Pole | 2025 | 6 | Community Grown | Home grown and harvested | NK | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Greasy Beans 'Mahala Chestnut-Brewer' | Vegetable, Bean, Pole | 2024 | 29 | CB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Bull's Blood Round Red Beets | Vegetable, Beet | 2023 | 17 | Johnny's Select Seeds | NK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Bok Choy Purple Lady | Vegetable, Bok Choy | 2023 | 5 | Baker Creek Heriloom Seeds | 10-14 | 1/4", 8" apart | Best planted in col spring or fall conditions. Sow in place. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Bok Choy Hedou Tiny | Vegetable, Bok Choy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Tatsoi | Vegetable, Bok Choi | 2023 | 3 | Community Donated | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Broccoli, Di Ciccio | Brassica oleracea | Vegetable, Broccoli | 2023 | 2 | Heirloom | 50-85 | Plant Spacing: 2-4" | Tasty Italian variety. Early maturing and very productive. Start indoors in a warm well-lighted area about 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Sow seeds 1/4" deep into individual containers filled with seed-starting formula. Keep moist. Seedling emerge in 10-21 days. Before transplanting, move to a sheltered area outside for a week. | Sow True Seed | CB | |||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Green Sprouting Broccoli | Vegetable, Broccoli | 2021 | 2 | Pelletized | 80 | Depth: 1/4" Spacing": 1/2-1" | Green Sprouting Calabrese is an easy way to eat healthfully. Try our tasty Broccoli fresh from the garden with dips, steamed for a side dish, or as a new creation all your own! Keep seed moist until germinated, then water as needed. Moisture is a critical element in the growth of a plant. | Livingston | |||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Cabbage Cour di bue | Brassica oleracea | Vegetable, Cabbage | 2024 | 9 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | 7-10 days | Depth 1/4", 18-20" apart | An old European heirloom that was very popular 150 years ago. Tender, 2-4lb pointed, ox-heart type heads. Excellent for home or market. Prefers cool weather and ample, even moisture. Sow seeds or set transplants into rich soil. Time plantings for spring or fall harvest. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Filderkraut Cabbage | Vegetable, Cabbage | 2024 | 1 | 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 | LR 12/23/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Cosmic Purple Carrot | Vegetable, Carrot | 3 | National Heirloom | Early sowings can be made 2-3 weeks before spring's | Early sowings can be made 2-3 weeks before spring's last frost date. The tiny seeds should be surface-sown and not covered, or covered only minimally, and kept uniformly moist until seedlings are strong. May be sown throughout spring and summer at 2-3 week intervals, until about a month before first frost in autumn. Deep, mellow, well-worked soil suits long types; half-longs and round types are better bets in heavier soils. | Baker Creek | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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66 | Bolero Carrots | Vegetable, Carrot | 7 | 75 | Depth:1/4-1/2" Seed spacing: 3/4-1" apart Row spacing: 16-24" | Choose deep, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-6.8. Make raised beds on shallow soil to increase depth. Spade or till soil to loosen before sowing. Sow early spring to midsummer in a 2" wide band or single row, seeds about 3/4-1" apart, 1/4-1/2" deep, in rows 16-24" apart. Irrigate if necessary to keep soil from crusting over and moist until germination (1-3 weeks). Thin young seedlings to 3/4-2" apart, depending on root size desired. Control weeds with frequent shallow cultivation. Avoid soil compaction near the plants. Keep soil hilled over the tops of roots to prevent greening. | Johnny's Select Seeds | MP 7/16/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Snowball X Cauliflower | Vegetable, Cauliflower | 2022 | 3 | 65-70 | Plant spacing: 2" Row spacing: 3' | pure white heads are large, smooth and very solid. Delicous and nutrutrous raw or cooked, having high vitamin A content. | American Seed Donated by Story County Extension | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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69 | Di Sicilia Violetto Cauliflower | Vegetable, Cauliflower | 2022 | 4 | 80 days | 1/4" deep, 24" apart | Delicious fresh or cooked, this Silician cauliflower growers deep purple in the garden but turns green when cooked. The voluminous variety will form side shoots after the main head is cut so be sure space plants art leasrt 20" apart as it will get quite large throughout the course of the growing season. A stunning addition to vegetable trays, this cauliflower retains its excellent flavor when cooked. Plant out just vefore the last frost. Cauliflower prefers cool temperatures and a steady supply of water. Tying leaves around heads to blanch isnot necessary. | Seed Savers Exchagne | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Georgia Southern Collards | Brassica Oleracea | Vegetable, Collards | 2021 2024 2025 | 20 | Heirloom | 70 | Seed spacing: 1-2" Mature spacing: 8-12" Seed depth: 1/4" | Garden Growers: Introducted in 1880, big, dark-green, rounded, slightly savoyed leaves have a mild cabbage-like flavor t hat improves with frost. Try them as a sandwich wrap, or shredded as an interesting twist on coleslaw. Tolerates heat better than most collards. Seed Savers: An insect polluated biannual that will only floer and set seed in the second year. Isolate by 1 mile. Dry harvest. Will cross with cabbage, cauliflower, soeme kales and all Brassica Oleraceas. | Sow True Seed | ||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Country Gentleman Corn | Vegetable, Corn | 2025 | 5 | 90 | Introduced around 1890 by S D Woodruff & Sons of Orange CT. Heirloom variety bears 8" ears, two per stalk, filled with sweeet, milky, tender kernels right up to the tip. The ears have no rows, and kernels are packed in a zigzag pattern. Kernels are also deep and narrow, hence the nickname "shoepeg" corn Great fresh eating or anning, still used in commercial canning today. Considered late-maturity at 90 days. Direct sow 2" deep in warm soil. 2025 True Leaf, courtesy of Nine Square Feet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Glass Gem Corn | Vegetable, Corn | 2024 | 32 | Community Grown Ornamental | 110 | Depth: 1" Rows 24"-36" Spacing 9" | Multi-colored translucent kernels used for popcorn, cornmeal or decoration. Direct sow after danger of frost. Sow in blocks rather than one long row. | Home grown and harvested | AK | ||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Popcorn | Vegetable, Corn, Popcorn | 2024 | 23 | Community Grown | Home grown and harvested | NK | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Silver Queen Hybrid | Vegetable, Corn, Sweet | 2024 | 7 | Hybrid | 92 | Depth:1" Space: 9" | Sow in fertile soil in full sun after all danger of last frost and soil has warmed thoroughly. Sow 9" apart in row 2-3' apart, in blocks of at least 4 rows side by side rather than one long row. Cover with 1" of fine soil. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. | Burpee | 2/4/25 mkh | ||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Boston Pickling Cucumber | Vegetable, Cucumber | 2025 | 1 | Heirloom | 56-63 | Depth 1/2" Spacing 3" thin to 48" | American heirloom 1877, this is a rapidly producing summer favorite for pickels and fresh eating too. Prepare for season-long harvests in to the end of summer. Trellis for support. Direct-sow in May in mounds. Keep well watered. | True Leaf, Nine Square Feet | AK | ||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Pickling-Sumter Cucumber | vegetable, cucumber | 2024 | 3 | Heirloom-non-GMO | 56 | 18-24" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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78 | Chicago Pickling Cucumber | Vegetable, Cucumber | 2021 | 1 | Heirloom | 50-60 | Plant spacing: 3" between seed, 6-8 seeds per hill | old time favorite. introduced 1888. Thich square ended, medium green, thin skinned fruits 6=7inches. Well warted, black spines. Diease resistant high yeilding prolific variety mainly harvested young for pickling. Can be reach full matury and use as sliced fresh. | Valley Greene | kld 8/1/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Heirloom Cucumber Beit Apple | Vegetable, Cucumber | 2025 | 1 | heirloom | Survival Garden | CB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Hurd White Cucumber | Vegetable, Cucumber | 1 | heirloom | 1" deep 6-8" apart | Cucumber lovers can thank the Hurd family of Tennessee for this crunchy and flavorful, albeit short, heirloom variety. | Seed Savers Exchange | CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Marketmore 76' Cucumber | Vegetable, Cucumber | 2024 | 11 | non-GMO, heriloom | 58-63 days | 1/2" depth, 12" spacing | Plant seeds outdoors in groups of 2-3, thin to the strongest seedling per group ~3" tall. Leave space between rows or use a fence for veritcal growth. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Armenian Pale Green Cucumber | Vegetable, Cucumber | 2024 2025 | 2 | Community Grown | 55-70 | 1" deep 48-60" apart | Home grown and harvested, sow right seed | CB | |||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Cucmber Longfellow | Cucumis Sativis | Vegetable, Cucumber | 2022 | 3 | heirloom | 62-80 | 1" deep 6-8" apart | Introduced in 1927 by Jerome B. Rice Seed Company of Cambridge, New York. Preferred by market growers as a "straight pack" sort for shipment to high-grade markets. Green-black taperered fruits are 12" long by 2.5" in diameter. | Seed Savers Exchange | CB | |||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Heirloom Lemon Cucumber | Vegetable, Cucumber | 2025 | 4 | heirloom | Survival Garden | CB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Pickling Cucumbers H-19 Little Leaf | cucumis sativus | Vegetable, Cucumber | 10 | organic, Johnny's selected seeds | 2 seed/ft, 1/2" deep, rows 6' apart | Wait until soil is warm, at least 70 degrees F. Transplant to 12" apart. Keep well cultivated before the plants begin to vine. Harvest when bearing begins, pick daily. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | National Pickling Cucumber | Vegetable, Cucumber | 2025 | 8 | Community Grown Heirloom Survival Garden Seeds | 60 | 1-2" deep, 6-8" apart | Start them indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperature is above 70°F. Sow seeds 1-2 inches deep and 6-8 inches apart in rows, or in hills spaced 5-6 feet apart. Ensure the soil is well-drained and rich in organic matter, and provide full sun and regular watering | Home grown and harvested | |||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Cucumber Spring Burpless | Vegetable, Cucumber | 2024 | 5 | Non GMO | 53 | 24", 1/2" depth | This spring burpless cucumber will produce abundant yields of slender 12" dark green, slicing-type cucumbers that are crisp and butter-free. They are uniformly straight and smooth. They grow best on a fence or trellis for easy harvest. Instructions: in full sun, sow 4-5 seeds over a 12 in tall and 2 ft across hill. When 6 in tall, thin to 3 per hill. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Cucumber Suyo Long | cucumis sativus | Vegetable, Cucumber | 2023 | 5 | Baker Creek Heirloom | sprouts in 7-14 days | 1/2" depth, 18-36" apart | Productive heriloom from Northern China. Long, ribbed, dark green fruit can grow to 18". Very mild, sweet and burpless. Needs abundant soil moidture and rich soil. Some afternoon shade is beneficial in hottest summer weather. Trellis-growing saves space. Harvest frequently to maintain production. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | Straight Eight Cucumber | vegetable, cucumber | 2024 | 14 | Back to the Roots, Non-GMO, heriloom | 60 | 12-24" spacing, 1/2" depth | Plant seeds outdoors in groups of 4-6; thin to strongest seedling per group. Leave space between rows or usea fence for vertical growth. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | Pumpkin on a Stick | vegetable, eggplant | 2024 | 3 | community donated | 11-14 days | 1/4" depth, thin to 24-36", up to 4' height | Plants will likely require staking as the fruit develops. Plant after danger of frost, start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Blooms in midsummer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | Long Purple Eggplant | Solanum melongena | Vegetable, Eggplant | 2020 | 2 | non-GMO | 70-80 | Depth: 1/4" Spacing: 36'' | This long, slender purple variety is not usually found in grocery stores. | Sow Right seeds | CB | |||||||||||||||||||||
92 | Florida High Bush Eggplant | Vegetable, Eggplant | 2022 | 75-85 days | 1/4" deep, 18-24" apart | This prolific eggplant was a standard market variety bred in Florida in the early 1900s for the commercial trade. Vigorous, upright, well-branched plants bear high-quality fruits throughout the season, and its large, purple-black, pear-shaped eggplants ar3e held high off the ground. Disease- and drought- resistant. Sow seeds indoors and transplant outdoors once danger of frost has passed and soil is warm. Using landscape fabric or black plastic can accelerate growth and productivity in cooler climates. | Seed Savers Exchagne | NK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | Black Beauty Eggplant | Vegetable, Eggplant | 2021 2024 | 8 | Heirloom indeterminate | 78 days from transplant | Depth 1/2" Rows 24" Spacing 24" | Grows 2-3 feet tall, with four or more oval fruits. Start indoors and transplant out in full sun in mid May. Excellent for container growing. Long harvest season. Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds into flats and transplant to cells after first true leaves emerge. Harden off plants for a week before transplanting outside when daytime temperatures reach 65 degrees. Keep soil consistently moist throughout growing season. | Page Seed Company Sow Right Seeds | AK | ||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | Olesh Tres Fine Endive | Vegetable, Endive | 2024 | 3 | Organic | 42-70 | Depth: 1/8" Spacing 3 seeds every 6" and thin to 6" | Also called frisee, endives beautiful lacy leaves will turn ordinary lettuce salad into an upstace, bistro mesclun. The mild flavor belnds well iwth other greens and the crisp, finely cut leaves add interesting texture. Use in the flower garden for an exquisit ornamental. | Botanical Interests | Ak | ||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | Birdhouse Gourd | Vegetable, Gourd | 2023 | 3 | 95-110 | Depth: 1" Plant Spacing: 6-8 seeds/hill Row Spacing: 6' | These light-green fruits with rounded necks and bowls grow 14" tall and 12" in diameter. As the name implies, the dried gourds of this variety make excellent birdhouses. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed in 12" diameter hills. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. In short-season areas, grow from transplants started indoors 8 weeks in advance. Gourds grow well on fences or garden trellises. | Seed Savers Exchange | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | Gourd Mixture Schoolyard Favorite | Cucurbita Pepo | Vegetable, Gourd | 2022 | 3 | 90-100 | 1" deep, 12" diameter hills 6' apart | This beautifully diverse ornamental gourd mixture contains equal portions of nine cucurbita pepo varieties of different shape size and color: Cou-Tors Hative, Orange Warted, Ten Commandments, Nest Egg, Flat Striped, Striped Pear, Orange Ball, Spinning Gourd, and Warted Mixture. | Seed Savers Exchange | CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Red Russian Kale | Vegetable, Kale | 2024 | 1 | 29 days baby, 50 full size | Depth: 0.5" Spacing Sow 3-4 seeds every 12-18"" | Certified organic. Direct sow outside. About 2 months after sowing, harvest may begin by clipping individual leaves. these crops are very cold hardy and will increase in eating quality into fall with light frost. Late summer - sown / planted can be wintered and cold-framed. | Johnny's Select Seeds | AK | |||||||||||||||||||||||
98 | Siberian Improved Kale | Vegetable, Kale | 2023 | 8 | 50 | Depth: 0.5" Spacing: thin to 24" | Sow outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Grow in a sunny location. The succulent, mild flavor of improved dwarf siberian kale is a wonderful addition to salads and stir-fires. It maintains its wonderful quality in the garden long after most other overwintered kales bolt. Frilly dark green leaves form a cold-tolerant rosette 24 inches in diameter at maturity. Harvest the outer leaves when they are about 8-10 inches long. Kale is a short-season crop that performs best in cool weather and can tolerate frost when established. | Livingston | AK | |||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | Premier Blend Kale | Vegetable, Kale | 2024 | 12 | 25-55 | Depth: 1/4" Seed Spacing: 3 seeds every 18: Row spacing: 24" | Sow outside 1-2 weeks before average last frost date, when soil temp is above 45 degrees for spring/summer crop. 10-12 weeks before average first fall frost date for fall crop. Start inside 4-6 weeks before your average last frost date; for a fall crop, start 12-14 weeks before your average first fall frost date, transplanting after 4-5 weeks. | Botanical Interests | NK | |||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce | Vegetable, Lettuce | 2021 | 2 | Heirloom | 65-85 | Planting: 1/4" Seed spacing: 1" Rowing spacing: 18" | Abundant, crinkly, light green leaves with a crisp texture. Direct sow seed as soon as soil can be worked in the spring. Repeat at two week intervals until late spring. Sow again in late summer and fall. Water regularly and fertilize when 3" tall. Provide light shade for late spring and summer sowing. Pick leaves anytime as needed, but before they yellow or reach the size of your hand. | Valley Greene | NK, MB |