Protein Powerhouse Mix Sprouting Seeds

5 to 7 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Sprouting Broccoli Seeds. The plant produces excellent, delicious Broccoli sprouts. This popular sprouting broccoli variety is prized as a nutrient-dense superfood. They contain up to 10–100 times more sulforaphane than mature broccoli heads. Sulforaphane is a compound studied for antioxidant effects, cellular protection, detoxification support, and potential links to reduced inflammation. They also provide vitamins C and A, fiber, calcium, iron, and other nutrients in a low-calorie form. The taste is typically mild to slightly peppery and earthy, more like radish or mustard than mature broccoli. They are popular for growing nutritious broccoli sprouts, or microgreens, at home. These are young broccoli plants that are harvested just days after germination. The sprouts have a mild broccoli flavor. Excellent in salads and other Asian dishes. One tablespoon of seed yields approximately 1 to 1 ½ cups of sprouts. It is nutrient-dense and contains 50 times as many cancer-fighting compounds as full-grown broccoli. A variety from the USA.

56 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Jade II Bean. This early maturing bush plant produces high yields of 7" long, deep green beans. A highly regarded green snap bean variety known for excellent flavor, productivity, and disease resistance. It is high-yielding and productive over an extended period; it continues producing later into the season than many others and performs well under heat or cool stress. It is one of the best-tasting beans ever grown. Remarkably flavorful. Great variety for freezing or canning. This variety does well even under high temperatures. Very sweet and tender. The upright plant keeps the pods clean, straight, and off the ground. The seeds need warmer soil to sprout, so delay planting until well after the last frost date and the soil warms. The plant produces beans later in the season than other varieties and is excellent as a second-harvest crop. Plants continuously keep bearing over a long period during the season. Heat Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open field production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, W6 26701. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: BCMV (NY 15), BCTV.

57 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Little Leaf Cucumber. This compact plant produces high yields of 3 to 5" long emerald green colored cucumbers. It may be the highest-yielding pickling cucumber on the market today, producing 25 to 30 cucumbers per plant! An excellent cucumber for salads and pickling. It is a parthenocarpic variety, and no male pollen is needed, so even if bees are scarce, you'll still get a bumper crop. Perfect for container gardening. Does well under stress and adverse weather conditions. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant, Cold Tolerant. One of the most disease-resistant cucumbers on the market. Also known as Arkansas Little Leaf Cucumber and H19 Little Leaf Cucumber. An excellent choice for home gardens, hydroponics, greenhouses, market growers, and open field production. Developed in 1991 by the University of Arkansas, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 601650. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, ALS, BW, Ccu, CMV, DM, PM.

4 to 6 days. Trifolium pratense. Open Pollinated. Red Clover Sprouting Seeds. The plant produces high-quality, delicious Red Clover Sprouts. This popular sprouting variety is prized for growing mild, nutrient-dense edible sprouts at home. They are similar to alfalfa sprouts but often preferred because they shed their seed hulls more easily, last longer in the fridge, and have a slightly sweeter or milder flavor. The sprouts have a mildly sweet flavor and delicate crunch. Red clover sprouts are healthy and low in calories. One of the very best sources of vitamins, including the Vitamin B complex. High in vitamins Vitamin D, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. Non-GMO, high germination, and ready in just 4–6 days. Great for home sprouting jars or trays. Excellent in salads, soups, sandwiches, and other Asian dishes. One tablespoon of seed yields approximately 3 to 4 cups of sprouts. Excellent choice for home use. A variety from the USA.

65 days. Pisum sativum. Open Pollinated. Cascadia Snap Peas. The plant produces heavy yields of 3 to 4" long snap peas. They are crisp, sweet, sugary, and very flavorful. These Snap Peas are a cross between English Peas and Snow Peas. They are used in the same way as snow peas. Pick the peas before the seeds start to develop inside. Perfect for stir fry. Used fresh for canning or freezing. The plants require no staking since they reach only about 30" in height. Suitable for hydroponic gardening. It's a great choice for home gardeners, especially in cooler climates or for extended seasons. A variety developed in 1992 by Dr. Jim Baggett at Oregon State University for the Northwest region. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FW, PEMV, PM.

45 days. Valerianella olitoria. Open Pollinated. Dutch Corn Salad. This early maturing plant produces good yields of 3 to 4" of glossy green salad leaves. It has a mild, nutty flavor and is usually mixed with Endive, Mustard, and Arugula. Also known as Mache and Lamb’s Lettuce. Excellent for salads and garnishes. It can also be cooked like spinach or used as an herb for flavoring. Best if sown every 2 weeks for continued crops. It grows quickly in cool weather. You can grow these throughout the winter, as they can withstand temperatures as low as 5°F. Cold-Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety brought to the USA from Europe.