Curled Cress Seeds

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.

Papaver somniferum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Breadseed Poppy. The plant produces excellent yields of poppy seeds. The seeds are used on bread, cakes, and bagels. In Middle Eastern delicacies, such as halva. The seeds also yield good quality oil used in salads and to make soap, ointments, and paints. It has opium, morphine, and codeine, a source of to control pain, coughs, and diarrhea. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Tagetes lucida. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Mexican Tarragon. The plant produces good yields of glossy green leaves and orange flowers. Leaves are used in vinegar, sauces, and salads. The flowers are used to garnish desserts and drinks with the same sweet licorice flavor as the leaves. It has a stronger flavor than Russian tarragon. Used by Southwestern chefs. Also known as Mexican Mint, Spanish Tarragon, and Winter Tarragon. It serves as an excellent substitute for French Tarragon in warmer climates, where true tarragon often struggles. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. Easy to grow. Suitable for herb gardens, flower beds, or containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

1943 All-America Selections Winner! 80 days. Solanum lycopersicum. Open Pollinated. Jubilee Tomato. The plant produces high yields of 8 to 12 oz bright golden-orange tomatoes. It is a popular heirloom tomato variety that remains a favorite for its vibrant color, mild flavor, and versatility. They have a thick wall, are meaty, and have a mild flavor. Perfect for salads, salsas, cooking, canning, and making tomato juice. Adds bright color to salads. It is a cross between Tangerine and Rutgers tomato. Also known as Golden Jubilee Tomato. It has a low acidity variety and is high in Vitamin C. The plant requires support, either staking or cages. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety introduced by the Maule Seed Company of Philadelphia. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 452018. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A. Indeterminate.

110 days. Allium cepa. Open Pollinated. Red Creole Onion. The plant produces excellent yields of sweet red onions. Perfect for salads and sandwiches. They are great additions to salsas, Cajun foods, and other zesty dishes. It performs especially well in southern and warmer climates, but it can be grown in many areas with proper timing. Stores well. A heirloom variety that was developed in 1962 by the Dessert Seed Company. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 682110. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: PR. A short day onion.

25 days. Lepidium sativum. Open Pollinated. Wrinkled Crinkled Cress. This early maturing plant produces excellent yields of green cress leaves. Very crinkled and ruffled garden cress, thus the name of the cress. It has a sweet, spicy, tangy, and peppery flavor. Great fresh or cooked as greens. Perfect for soups, salads, sandwiches, stir fry, and garnishes. High in Vitamin C. This variety holds well in the field. and is recommended for home gardens and market growers due to its bolt resistance, ease of harvest, and multiple cuttings from a single planting. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA.