Fun Seeds to Grow

Larix kaempferi. Open Pollinated. This Bonsai tree produces has small green evergreen needles. The crown is broad conic, both the main branches and the side branches are level, the side branches only rarely drooping. It is used for ornamental purposes in

45 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. Japanese Minowase Radish. The plant produces excellent yields of 24" long giant white radishes. The radish has a mild taste and remains mild even when it is very large. Great pickled, stir-fried, steamed, raw, or used in Oriental dishes. Stores well. Impress your neighbors by growing a world record-sized radish. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from Japan.

Taxus cuspidata. Open Pollinated. This Bonsai tree produces has small bright green evergreen needles. This tree can be trimmed to a pleasingly pyramidal shape, and typically grows in conical formation. Also known as Spreading Yew Bonsai Tree. A variety is

150 days. Pacchyrhizus erosus. Open Pollinated. Jicama. The plant produces tall climbing vines and a white turnip-shaped root that tastes like water chestnuts. The large tuberous roots can be eaten raw or cooked and are used as a source of starch. The Jicama plant is a vine that grows to a length of 20 feet or more. The roots are light brown in color and may weigh up to 50 pounds. Most of those on the market will weigh between 3 to 5 pounds. Only one root forms per plant. Store in a cool, dry place after harvest. Also known as the Mexican Potato, Yam Bean, and Mexican Yam Bean. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 438902. A variety from Dzan, Yucatan, Mexico. 

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Jubilee Watermelon. The plant produces high yields of 35 lb oblong watermelons with light green skin and dark green stripes. It has very sweet, bright red flesh. It is one of the most popular watermelons in the United States. It thrives in heat and humidity and adapts well to various climates. Perfect for a backyard home garden. A good shipper variety. Heat Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety was developed by the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station in 1963. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 42803. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, FW.

105 days. Cucurbita maxima. Open Pollinated. Jumbo Pink Banana Squash. The plant produces good yields of 3 foot-long, banana-shaped, pinkish-colored squash. A popular winter squash variety, prized for its large, banana-shaped fruits with smooth salmon-pink to pinkish-orange skin and sweet, fine-grained, yellow-orange flesh. This squash has delicious yellow-orange flesh. It can grow up to 50 lbs. Great for baking, roasting, pies, soups, canning, freezing, and purees. Impress your neighbors by growing a giant squash. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5237. A 100-year-old variety from the USA. 

120 days. Arachis hypogaea. Open Pollinated. Jumbo Virginia Peanuts. The plant produces high yields of large peanuts. They are delicious when roasted. High in protein. Try making your own homemade peanut butter. It requires 4 months of frost-free weather. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Also known as Virginia Jumbo Peant. A variety was developed by the peanut breeding program at North Carolina State University, North Carolina, USA. Disease Resistant: TSWV. (In Shell)

95 days. Solanum xanthocarpum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Kantikari. The plant produces good yields of roots, fruits, and seeds. It is a popular herb variety prized for its respiratory support, as it is said to help with asthma and breathlessness. The whole plant, especially roots, fruits, and seeds, is used medicinally. The root is used to treat cough, sore throat, asthma, toothaches, and chest pain. This herb contains a high concentration of solasodine, which is used to manufacture cortisone and sex hormones. The plant is widespread in India, especially in dry wastelands and on roadsides, and grows as a low, spiny, diffuse shrub with lobed leaves, violet/blue flowers, and small globular berries that turn yellow when ripe. The berries are used in Indian curries. Commonly called yellow-berried nightshade, wild eggplant, or Indian nightshade. Also known as Kantakari. Drought Tolerant. Handle with care when harvesting; use gloves due to sharp spines. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from India.

100 days. Cucurbita maxima. (F1) Karma Pumpkin Seeds. The plant produces large, 18 to 22 lb tall, dark orange pumpkins. It is specifically grown for edible pumpkin seeds. This attractive Jack-O-Lantern style pumpkin matures early and has a beautiful dark orange color. It has strong, dark green carrying handles. The full vines are very productive and tolerant of powdery mildew. This standout pumpkin attracts attention at roadside stands. Also known as Happy Karma Pumpkin. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA.

110 days. Allium cepa. Open Pollinated. Kelsae Sweet Giant Onion. The plant produces excellent yields of giant 15 lb yellow onions. The Kelsae Sweet Giant Onion holds the Guinness World Record for the Largest Onion in the World at nearly 15 lb 5.5 oz and 33 inches in diameter. It has a unique, mild sweet flavor. A variety developed in the 1940s by Alfred Breed at Mertoun Gardens near St Boswells. Keeps well into the following year. Impress your neighbors and try growing a World Record Giant Onion. A long day variety suitable for Northern regions. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and specialty market growers. An heirloom variety from Scotland.

120 days. Cucumis metuliferus. Open Pollinated. Kiwano Melon. Also known as African Horned Melons and Jelly Melons. The plant produces good yields of thorny oval bright orange fruits that are filled with greenish gold gel. The plants have hairy leaves and stems and produce 6 to 9" long melons. It has the tart flavor of pomegranate and citrus, a combination of banana, melon, and cucumber flavors! They are very healthy too, full of vitamins A, B, and C as well as essential minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Also rich in antioxidants, which is always a plus! Grown for garnishes and are excellent decorative fruit. A gourmet variety sold at specialty markets. Vines are excellent climbers and are best when grown on a trellis. Grows best in hot climates. Resistant to Melon Aphids and Greenhouse White Flies. Drought Tolerant. An heirloom variety originated from the Kalahari Desert in Africa. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, AMES 19146. A variety from South Africa. Disease Resistant: N, PM.

110+ days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated, Komodo Dragon Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2" long by 1 ¾" wide wrinkled Habanero peppers. Peppers are extremely hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leave

100 days. Cucurbita siceraria. Open Pollinated. Koshare Yellow Banded Gourd. This bush plant produces heavy yields of 5" long dark green and golden yellow gourds. It has between 2 and 5 bands of alternating colors, green and yellow. Perfect for making crafts or Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

120 days. Lagenaria siceraria. Open Pollinated. Large Bottle Gourd. The plant produces good yields of large 14" long by 5" wide bottle-shaped gourds. It is a popular gourd variety prized for drying into crafts, birdhouses, containers, musical instruments, or decorations. It can be dried and used to make containers, musical instruments, and decorative crafts. Young fruits and leaves are edible with a mild, zucchini-like flavor in many cuisines. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 117728. A pre-1850 heirloom variety from the USA. 

100 days. Cucurbita pepo. (F1) Lil Pump Ke Mon Pumpkin. The plant produces high yields of small 2 lb ornamental pumpkins. They have orange and green stripes on a white background. They are very attractive for decorations. Plant both Baby Boo, Jack Be Little, Munchkin, and Lil Pump Ke Mon for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations. Kids love them. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA.

100 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Little October Pumpkin Seeds. The plant produces good yields of 3" wide orange pumpkins. These miniature Jack O Lanterns are great for Halloween decorations. The tiny pumpkins kids love. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA.

160 days. Oryza sativa. Open Pollinated. The plant produces high yields of premium-quality long-grain rice. This variety has a sweet flavor and grows well in the United States. Try growing your quality rice. Also great for school projects. A variety from the USA.

120 days. Lagenaria siceraria. Open Pollinated. Long Handled Dipper Gourd. The plant produces good yields of 2 to 4 ft long pale green gourds with 5 to 8" bulb. It is a popular heirloom hard-shell gourd variety known for its distinctive long, curved or straight neck "handle" and bulbous base "dipper" or bowl. Perfect for making ladles, dippers, birdhouses, and crafts. Wash with a nonbleaching disinfectant and then spread out to dry or hang to dry in a well-ventilated area. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 117730. An heirloom variety from the USA.

80 days. Beta vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Long Season Lutz Beet. The plant produces good yields of giant 6" diameter dark red beets. It is a popular beet variety prized for its tender, sweet, and non-woody roots, and it stores well for months after harvest. Whether the beets are young or old, small or large, they remain tender all summer and fall and keep in fine condition all winter too. It stores well for several months after harvest. Cold Tolerant. Also known as Lutz Green Leaf Beet and Winterkeeper Lutz Beet. Try growing a World Record Giant Beet. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6316. A variety from the USA.

130 days. Gossypium hirsutum. Open Pollinated. Louisiana Green Cotton. The plant produces good yields of naturally green-tinted cotton. Naturally colored cotton is now very rare. Before the Civil War, green, blue, yellow, and pink colored cotton was grown by slaves. An excellent choice for home gardens and school projects, spinning/weaving enthusiasts, and preservation efforts. A rare heirloom variety from Louisiana, USA.

65 days. Daucus carota. Open Pollinated. Lunar White Carrot. The plant produces high yields of 6 to 12" long white carrots. A beautiful, true creamy white carrot with a crisp and crunchy texture. This wonderful white carrot is nearly coreless and is mild and very delicious. Great for salads and gourmet dishes. Try growing purple, red, and yellow carrots too. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. A variety from the USA.

90 days Annual. Helianthus annuus. Mammoth Grey Striped Sunflower. The plant produces heavy amounts of sunflower seeds. The yellow flowers are enormous and yield a whopper crop of seeds. One of the most breathtaking flowers in the world. The yellow flowers are enormous, grow 12" across, and yield a lot of seeds. When the backs turn yellow, cut the flower, and let it dry upside down. At the end of the season, watch for goldfinches, who love the seed! The seeds have high oil content, making them great for roasting. Easy for kids to grow. Great for school projects. It makes an interesting focal point in beds and borders. Also known as Giant Greystripe Sunflower and Large Greystripe Sunflower. An heirloom variety from the USA.

100 days. Beta vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Mammoth Red Mangel. The plant produces giant beets. Beets can weigh up to 20 lbs and 2 ft long. The roots are dull red above the ground, red below the ground, with white flesh. The greens are tender and can be harvested up to 6 months. This giant beet contains less water and more sugar than any other variety. Try growing a giant beet to impress your neighbors. Also known as Red Mammoth Mangels, Mammoth Long Red Mangels, and Red Mammoth Fodder Beets. These giant beets are valuable winter feed for sheep, poultry, and cattle. An excellent choice for home gardens and farmers. A variety from the USA.

75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Marbles Pepper. The plant produces good yields of ½" long by ½" wide round hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, grow upright in clusters, have thick flesh, and turn from green, to cream, to yellow, to purple, to

100 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Martin Birdhouse Gourd. The plant produces good yields of tan colored gourds. It is a popular gourd variety prized for crafting into natural birdhouses, especially for Purple Martins. These gourds are excellent for making birdhouses. It has a flat oval bottom end and a tapered top. They are 16" tall and 12" across. They dry well and hold up outdoors if cured properly, and are smooth and tan-colored when dried. To prepare a gourd for a birdhouse: Cut an entrance hole 2", clean out seeds/pith, add small drainage holes at the bottom, optionally paint or seal, and hang securely 10–15+ feet high in open areas. Properly prepared gourds can last many years outdoors. Also known as Martinhouse Gourds. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety from the USA.

65 days. Nicotiana tabacum. Open Pollinated. MD A30 Tobacco. The plant produces high yields of quality tobacco leaves. This Maryland Tobacco has good disease resistance to mosaic virus and blank shank. It averages 24 leaves per plant. Try growing tobacco.

90 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Megaton Cabbage. The plant produces good yields of giant cabbage weighing 15 to 22 lbs. It is a popular cabbage variety prized for its large, round, solid heads with pale-green outer leaves and a white interior. Even when large, the heads hold without cracking, and the solid white interior retains its mild, sweet flavor. Excellent for fresh eating, coleslaw, sauerkraut, cooking, and processing. Impress your neighbors and grow a giant cabbage. Developed by the Dutch company Bejo Zaden. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Denmark. Disease Resistance: FY.

80 days. Cucurbita maxima. (F1) Midnight Pumpkin. This bush plant produces excellent yields of small 1 to 2 lb very dark green, almost black, pumpkins. Stores well. It is just the right size for restaurant use and excellent for display. Try growing black pumpkins in your home pumpkin patch! It is an excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: PM.

95 days. Lagenaria siceraria. Open Pollinated. Mini Red Turban Gourd. The plant produces good yields of 3 to 6" bright orange red squash with a creamy white colored top. They weigh from 1/2 to 1 lb. Perfect for painting and making crafts. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

100 days. Lagenaria siceraria. Open Pollinated. Miniature Bottle Gourd. The plant produces good yields of small gourds. The medium green gourds have a small bulb on top connected by a narrow throat to a larger end bulb. Excellent for making crafts. Also known as Baby Bottle Gourds. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

48 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Miniature White Cucumber. This bush plant produces high yields of 3" long white cucumbers. One of the best white cucumbers on the market. It does not have bitterness like most white cucumbers. The cucumber is so tender, there’s no peeling necessary. Excellent for salads, pickles, or gourmet dishes. Impress your neighbors by growing some white cucumbers. Perfect for container gardening. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

130 days. Gossypium hirsutum. Open Pollinated. Mississippi Brown Cotton. The plant produces good yields of light-tan to golden-brown cotton. This variety was once grown by slaves. The seed came from a plantation near Natchez, Mississippi. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. This heirloom variety dates back to Pre-1860. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Annual. Helianthus annuus. Open Pollinated. Mongolian Giant Sunflower. The plant produces large amounts of 1 ½" sunflower seeds. A popular heirloom sunflower variety prized for its extreme size and large edible seeds, it's ideal for kids’ projects, garden focal points, competitions, bird feeding, and home seed production. The yellow flowers are enormous, grow 18" across, and produce many seeds. The plants grow 12 to 14 ft tall. It is one of the tallest sunflowers known to exist. It is one of the tallest sunflower varieties with world record heights. When the backs turn yellow, cut the flower and let it dry upside down. In high-wind areas, stake the plants to protect them from wind damage. Easy for kids to grow. Great for school projects. It makes an interesting focal point in beds and borders. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from the USA.

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Moon & Stars Van Doren Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 15 to 25 lb watermelons with yellow dots. Some dots are large and resemble moons, while others are small and resemble stars. The leaves are also spotted. The pink flesh is very sweet and flavorful. An excellent choice for home gardens. This 1926 heirloom variety is from Merle Van Doren’s farm near Macon, Missouri, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 674463, A variety from the USA.

95 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Moon & Stars Yellow Flesh Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 25 lb watermelons. It is a striking heirloom watermelon with features of the classic Moon & Stars appearance, but with yellow flesh instead of the more common red. The watermelon is dark green, speckled with yellow moons and stars. The yellow flesh is very sweet and crisp. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635758. An heirloom variety from Georgia, USA.

100 days. Cucurbita maxima. (F1) Moonshine Pumpkin. The plant produces good yields of 8 to 12 lb white pumpkins. Pumpkins have a smooth surface, thick yellow flesh, and a dark green handle. Perfect for decorating or carving. An excellent choice for home g

Moringa oleifera. Open Pollinated. Moringa Tree Seeds. This tree produces excellent yields of edible slender fruits, commonly known as drumsticks. It is a popular tropical tree in Asia prized for its medicinal properties and nutritional value. It is grown for its young seed pods and leaves, which are used as vegetables and as herbal medicine. In the Philippines and Indonesia, where it is used extensively, it is grown for its leaves, which are eaten as a vegetable. The leaves are the most nutritious part of the plant, being a significant source of Vitamins A, B, C, and K, and high in Beta-Carotene, Manganese, and Protein. The leaves are cooked and used similarly to spinach, and dried and crushed into a powder for soups and sauces. The seeds are eaten like peas or roasted like nuts. It is also used for water purification. The fruits are prepared as a culinary vegetable, often cut into shorter lengths and stewed in curries and soups. The taste is similar to asparagus with a hint of green beans. The bark, sap, roots, leaves, seeds, and flowers are used in traditional medicine. Potential benefits include reducing or eliminating intestinal bleeding, and it is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and blood cholesterol-support, based on traditional use and some research studies.It is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions but prefers neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained, sandy soil. In waterlogged soil, roots tend to rot. The Moringa does not tolerate freezing or frost. It can be grown in large containers and brought indoors during cold temperatures. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Also known as Drumstick Tree, Horseradish Tree, Ben Oil Tree, Benzolive Tree, and the Miracle Tree. An excellent choice for home gardens, open production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, MIA 22848. A variety originating from India.

85 days. Nicotiana tabacum. Open Pollinated. Mosaic Virus Resistant Tobacco. The plant produces high quality tobacco leaves. This is a quality smoking tobacco. Try growing your own tobacco. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: Mosaic Virus.

110 days. Phyllostachys edulis. Open-pollinated. Moso Bamboo. The plant produces good yields of 25 to 60 ft tall giant bamboo canes. It is a popular bamboo variety prized for ornamental use because of its height and thickness. It is one of the world’s largest bamboo species and fastest-growing running bamboo. Reaches significant height within 3 to 5 years. It is used for timber, flooring, furniture, paper, textiles, erosion control, and privacy screens. The shoots are edible and highly valued. For commercial grove planting, give each plant space to spread and show its form. Suitable for USDA Climate Zones 7 and 8. Excellent choice for home gardens and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 8427. A rare variety from China.

100 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Mountain Sweet Yellow Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of large 20 to 35 lb dark green watermelons with light green markings. The dark yellow flesh is very sweet. The family will love this variety. Try growing yellow, red, pink, red, and white watermelons for a colorful gourmet fruit salad. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA.

Pinus mugo var. mughus. Open Pollinated. This Bonsai tree produces has small dark green evergreen needles. This is a good one for the beginner Bonsai collector as it has a low-maintenance, is a slow grower, and has a burly frame. The Mugo Pine Tree is ver

95 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Munchkin Pumpkin. The plant produces high yields of 4" wide, bright orange pumpkins. They are very attractive for decorations. Plant both Baby Boo, Jack Be Little, and Munchkin for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations. It can be dried for fascinating novelties and decorations. It remains firm for a considerable amount of time. Kids love it. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA.

50 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. Munich Beer Radish. The plant produces excellent yields of oval-shaped radishes. It is a popular radish variety, traditionally served thinly sliced and salted alongside beer in Bavarian beer gardens and at Oktoberfest. They are crispy and mildly pungent. Traditionally, it is thinly sliced, seasoned with salt, and served with beer. Served as a refreshing snack in the beer gardens of Germany and during Oktoberfest. Best planted in summer for fall harvest. Stores well. Also known as Munchner Bier Radish. Excellent choice for home gardens. An old heirloom variety from Germany.

130 days. Gossypium hirsutum. Open Pollinated. Nankeen Brown Cotton. The plant produces good yields of naturally brown-colored cotton. It is a popular cotton variety prized by home gardeners, fiber artists, and those interested in natural-colored textiles or historical varieties. This historic heirloom variety comes from the Mansfield State Commemorative Area in Mansfield, Louisiana, and dates back to before 1860. Cotton was grown in the Mansfield area for making slave clothing. During the Civil War era, the Nankeen Shirt involved using braided vs. plain nankeen shirts as a coded signal about Union troop movements near Mansfield and Pleasant Hill. It grows well in poor, dry soil and appears to have slightly better insect resistance. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 528418. An heirloom variety from the USA.

95 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Nest Egg Gourd. The plant produces good yields of chicken egg shaped gourds. Used to make crafts and decorations. Great for school projects! Also known as White Egg Gourds. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

110 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. North Carolina Giant Melon. The plant produces giant 20 to 70 lb cantaloupes. The orange flesh is very flavorful and sweet. This is a Giant Cantaloupe from North Carolina. Try growing a world record-sized cantaloupe in your backyard. An excellent choice for home gardens. A rare variety from the USA.

Abies balsameas. Open Pollinated. Nova Scotia Christmas Tree. This high quality tree is the perfect choice for your Christmas. The Nova Scotia variety is from the World's Balsam Fir Christmas Tree Capital. It has dark green very aromatic needles and is the most popular Christmas tree preferred by customers. The resin from the tree is a highly effective antiseptic and healing agent used medicinally by various North American Indian tribes. It is used to treat coughs, diarrhea, and sore throats. The leaves and young shoots are used to treat coughs, colds, fevers, and cancer. Great for school projects. Try growing your own Christmas Trees.

85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Big Jim Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 12" long by 2 ¾" wide Anaheim peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when they mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety developed by New Mexico State University. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635876. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Halloween Pepper. The plant produces high yields of bullet shaped orange hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, and turn from black to orange when mature. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental plant that is perfect for the Halloween holiday. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, hanging baskets, and small gardens. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Heritage Big Jim Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 12" long by 2 ¾" wide Anaheim peppers. It is a popular hot pepper variety prized for its improved uniformity, increased yield, and more consistent heat. This is an improved variety of the Big Jim with a consistent hot heat level. This variety addresses complaints that commercial Big Jim had drifted in flavor and consistency over decades, restoring more of the classic New Mexico character while improving performance. The plant yields 10% more peppers than the old Big Jim variety and contains 5 times as many flavor compounds. It is a rehabilitated version of the original NuMex Big Jim, released in 1975. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Developed by New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Breeding and Genetics Program. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, open field production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA.

70 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Jalmundo Pepper. This early maturing plant produces good yields of jumbo Jalapeno peppers. Peppers are medium hot and turn from green to red when mature and have white flowers. These large Jalapeno peppers are used for making poppers, breaded and deep fried Jalapeno stuffed with cheese that is popular appetizer throughout the country. It was developed by hybridization between the Keystone Resistant Giant Bell Pepper and the Early Jalapeno Hot Pepper. A variety developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Scoville Heat Units: 17,000.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Lemon Spice Jalapeno Pepper. The plant produces high yields of orange Jalapeno peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, and turn from green to lemon yellow when mature. The color is stunning and really pops out and is great for landscaping or border gardens. Excellent for salsa, pickling, or making hot sauce. Suitable for containers and small gardens. Does well in hot climates. Heat Tolerant. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

95 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. NuMex Trick or Treat Habanero Pepper. The plant produces high yields of orange Habanero peppers. It is a no-heat Habanero pepper variety that looks and smells like a classic orange Habanero but lacks the intense capsaicin heat, making it ideal for people who want the fruity, aromatic flavor without the burn. They turn from green to orange when they mature. The flavor and aroma of the pepper are comparable to those of a hot habanero. Excellent for salsa. Suitable for containers and small gardens. It does well in hot climates. Heat Tolerant. It was developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.

Olea europaea. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Olive Tree. The tree produces quality olives. It is grown for its beautiful, long-lived trees, known for their drought tolerance, and for edible olives. It is prized for its silvery-green leaves, drought tolerance, ornamental value, and edible fruit. The plant has evergreen, gray-green leaves and many fragrant flowers. This makes a good ornamental tree. Excellent for school projects. Try growing your own olives. Drought Resistant. Olives are grown commercially in California. Excellent choice for home gardens and commercial production. A variety from Italy.

115 days. Cucurbita maxima. Open Pollinated. One Too Many Pumpkin. The plant produces 20 to 25 lb pumpkins that resemble bloodshot eyeballs. These unusual pumpkins are round to oblong in shape. They have a white background accented with striped veins of red. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: PM.

85 days. Nicotiana tabacum. Open Pollinated. Ontario Bold Tobacco. The plant produces good-quality tobacco leaves. This variety was developed by crossing Canadian and American varieties to improve quality and disease resistance and to lower nicotine. It i

85 days. Nicotiana tabacum. Open Pollinated. Ontario Light Tobacco. The plant produces high quality tobacco with a light flavor. This variety was developed by crossing the Delgold Tobacco variety and an American Tobacco variety to improve quality and dise

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Orangeglo Watermelon. The plant produces heavy yields of large 25 to 30 lb watermelons. This is one of the best orange-flesh watermelons on the market. It has solid, deep orange flesh that is very crisp, very sweet, and very favorable. Vines are vigorous and produce heavy yields of watermelons with light-green and dark-green stripes. Try growing pink, red, white, and yellow watermelons to make a great-tasting watermelon salad. An excellent choice for home gardeners and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 220672. A 1960s heirloom variety from the USA.

1951 All-America Selections Winner! 85 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) OS Cross Improved Cabbage. This variety produces large heads of green cabbage. Sturdy, short-stemmed plants with blue outside leaves and light green inner leaves. It is a popular cabbage variety prized for its yield, holding ability, heat tolerance, and large heads that do not burst easily. The heads average 24 to 36 inches in diameter and weigh 10 to 50 lbs. It often attains 70 pounds or more when grown under Alaska's long summer days. Great for salads, soups, and coleslaw. Heat Tolerant. Impress your neighbors and grow a giant Cabbage. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

55 days. Cucumis sativus. (F1) Patio Snacker Cucumber. This early-maturing compact bush plant produces good yields of 8” long by 1 ½” wide dark green cucumbers. It is a popular cucumber bred specifically for containers, patios, balconies, raised beds, and small gardens. Cucumbers are delicious and crunchy. This small plant is perfect for growing indoors, as its vines are only 2 to 5 feet long. Best planted in a 3 to 5 gallon container with a short trellis. It is high-yielding and provides a continuous harvest if picked regularly. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. 

70 days. Solanum lycopersicum. (F1) Patio Tomato. This early-maturing plant produces excellent yields of 3 to 4 oz red tomatoes. It is a popular tomato variety prized for its reliability and space-efficiency, a choice for fresh homegrown fruit without needing a large garden. They are very sweet and flavorful. A dwarf tomato that proves good things grow in small spaces. It is one of America's most popular varieties ever for growing on patios, decks, courtyards, or wherever garden space is limited. Great for school projects. Kids love them. Because of the weight of the abundance of tomatoes the plant produces, it requires 2 ft tall support, either staking or cages. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, F, St. Determinate.

Asimina triloba. Open Pollinated. Pawpaw Tree. This fruit tree produces excellent yields of edible Pawpaw. The fruit has a banana flavor. It is extremely nutritious and delicious. The tree has drooping leaves. Requires a sunny location. Well adapted to th

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Peacock Improved Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 25 lb watermelons that have dark green rind. Great shipper. It has very sweer orange red flesh. This heirloom variety is widely cultivated in California and the southwestern United States. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635619. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, FW.

Pyrus communis. Open Pollinated. Pear Tree. This tree produces excellent yields of pears. It grows best in a cooler climate and requires some winter chilling to bear fruit. Common pears are best picked before ripening. They store well when kept cold.  Also known as Common Pear or European Pear. An excellent choice for home gardens, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA.

Piper nigrum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Peppercorns. The plant produces excellent yields of black peppercorns. Peppercorns are dried and used to make black pepper. You can grow this tropical tree in containers and bring it indoors in the fall. Try growing your own black pepper plant. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 190223. A variety from India.

90+ days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Peter Pepper Orange. The plant produces good yields of 4 ½" long by 1 ¼ " wide Penis shaped hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to orange when mature. The plant has green leaves, green stems, and white flowers. It makes a good conversation piece. Grow all four colors: Orange, Purple, Red, and Yellow. Excellent for pickling and making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. A variety from the USA.

90+ days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Peter Pepper Red. The plant produces good yields of 4 ½" long by 1 ¼ " wide, penis-shaped hot peppers. It is a rare chili pepper famous for its distinctive phallic shape, long, cylindrical pods with a bulbous end. Peppers are hot, have medium-thick flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green leaves, green stems, and white flowers. It makes a good conversation piece. Grow all four colors: Orange, Purple, Red, and Yellow. Excellent for pickling and making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 593566. A variety from the USA.

90+ days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Peter Yellow Pepper Seeds. The plant produces good yields of 4 ½" long by 1 ¼ " wide Penis shaped hot peppers. Peppers are hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to yellow when mature. The plant has green l

85 days. Cucurbita pepo. (F1) Pik A Pie Pumpkin. This semi bush plant produces good yields of 6 lb bright orange pumpkin with a large dark green handle. A superior quality variety for making pumpkin pies! An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: DM.

145 days. Gossypium barbadense. Open Pollinated. Pima Extra Long Cotton. The plant produces good yields of quality white cotton. This cotton variety is more suitable for diverse climatic conditions and can be tried for organic cotton farming. It stands apart from other cotton varieties due to its unusually long and silky fibers. It now contributes to 5% of global cotton production. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from Egypt.

120 days. Cucurbita maxima. (F1) Porcelain Doll Pumpkin. The plant produces good yields of 10 to 25 lb pink pumpkins. This popular variety is prized for its distinctive pale-to-rich pink rind, deep ribbing, and blocky, almost square shape. Pumpkins start pale yellow, then cream, then pink when fully mature. Multiple harvests are required because pumpkins develop and mature at different times as vines grow. For the best pink color, harvest when the cork has developed on a stem. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: PM.

 

Disclaimer Note: Some environmental conditions and stress can cause a plant to produce non-pink pumpkins! Conditions that may cause non-pink pumpkins include excessive heat, abnormal soil pH, and over-fertilizing. Depending on conditions, true pink pumpkins can make up 40% to 90% of the harvest. Non-pink pumpkins can exhibit blotchy coloration, ranging from blue-grey to green to salmon-orange.

120 days. Cucurbita maxima. (F1) Prizewinner Pumpkin. The plant produces huge 75 to 150 lb bright orange pumpkins. The pumpkins are glossy and have the true pumpkin color and shape. You should limit the vines to one pumpkin each for giant-sized pumpkins. Try breaking the record yourself! Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA..

110 days. Phyllostachys nigra. Open-pollinated. Purple Black Bamboo. The plant produces good yields of 20 to 30 ft tall purple-black-stemmed bamboo canes. It is a popular bamboo variety prized for ornamental use because of its height and dark features. The dark/purple/black-stemmed bamboo canes turn green to purple-black during the growing season. The young green canes mature to a deep, polished purple-black color over 1 to 3 year period, creating a striking contrast with bright green lance-shaped leaves. The Purple Black Bamboo's wood is highly valued by craftsmen for its exceptional quality. As a proud owner of this bewitching bamboo, you'll discover its captivating habits and cherish the enchanting display it brings to your garden. For a privacy screen, plant 5 feet apart and with tighter spacing for a solid wall. For commercial grove planting, give each plant space to spread and show its form. Suitable for USDA Climate Zones 7 and 8.  Excellent choice for home gardens and commercial production. A rare variety from China.

68 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Purple Podded Bean. This pole plant produces high yields of 7" long by ½" wide reddish-purple stringless pole beans. It is a popular heirloom snap bean variety known for its vibrant purple pods, which make it easy to spot in the garden and add visual appeal. A high-quality stringless bean that turns light green when cooked. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety was discovered by Henry Fields in an Ozark garden in the 1930s. An heirloom variety from the USA.

52 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Purple Queen Improved Bean. The plant produces good yields of gorgeous purple color bush beans. These gourmet beans are very flavorful and stringless. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: BCMV.

57 to 68 days. Daucus carota. (F1) Rainbow Blend Carrot Seeds. The plant produces excellent-quality 6" to 11" long rainbow-colored carrots. It is a popular carrot variety prized for its mix of colorful carrot varieties that produce red, purple, yellow, white, and orange carrots. They are crisp, very sweet, tender, and crunchy, and great raw, in salads, roasted, juiced, as baby carrots, and in gourmet dishes. The colorful mix makes them especially popular with kids. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

110 days. Zea mays. Open Pollinated. Rainbow Ornamental Corn. The plant produces good yields of 8 to 10" long bicolored ears of corn. It is a popular corn variety prized for its striking multicolored kernels, which are used in fall decorations. Kernels typically display a mix of red, yellow, blue, purple, black, brown, orange, gold, and white, sometimes described as a “mosaic” or jewel-like appearance on each cob. The plants commonly reach 6 to 9 feet tall. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Great for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 217462. A variety from the USA.

145 days. Gossypium hirsutum. Open Pollinated. Rajhans White Cotton. The plant produces good yields of quality white cotton. It is known for producing large, high-quality white cotton bolls. This cotton variety is more suitable for diverse climatic conditions, has a higher tolerance to aphids, jassids, and cotton bollworms, and can be tried for organic cotton farming. Irrigated and dry land suitable for well-drained soil. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers, and those interested in organic or educational gardening. An heirloom variety from India.

120 days. Gossypium hirsutum. Open Pollinated. Red Foliated White Cotton. The plant produces good yields of white cotton with gorgeous red leaves. It is a popular heirloom cotton variety prized for its striking dark red stems and foliage, while still producing short-staple white cotton. Young leaves start green and quickly develop rich, dark red coloring on stems and foliage. Flowers are yellowish-pink to pink. It yields fluffy white cotton bolls. It is a popular ornamental plant for gardens. This small, beautiful plant is suitable for the patio and containers. Also known as Red Beauty Cotton. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from the USA.

Fragaria vesca. Open Pollinated. Red Wonder Strawberry Seeds. The plant produces excellent yields of red strawberries. It is considerably sweeter than most strawberries. These Alpine strawberries don't have runners, so they are perfect for containers, window boxes, and patio gardening. An everbearing strawberry variety that produces all summer long. Very easy to grow from seed. Also known as the Fraises des Bois Strawberry. Kids love them. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 664441. A heirloom variety from the USA. 

110 days. Sorghum bicolor. Open Pollinated. Rox Orange Sugar Cane. The plant produces excellent yields of 8 ft tall sugar cane. It is a popular sugar cane variety prized for its sweet stalks, grain, forage, and ornamental value. The plant is high in sugar content. Perfect for making molasses syrup and an Asian alcoholic beverage called Maotai. Also grown and used as a biofuel and livestock feed. It yields about 100 gallons of syrup per acre. It does well in warm, well-drained, sandy loam. Also known as Waconia Sugar Cane. This variety was developed for syrup production by the Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station, Wisconsin. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 641836. A variety from the USA.

80 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. Sakurajima Mammoth Radish. The plant produces giant, round white radishes. It can grow up to 100 lbs. This mammoth round white radish has a mild, sweet flavor. Best when harvested when roots reach 10" in diameter. It is grown in Japan and is known as the Largest Radish in the World. It sometimes reaches 100 pounds. Used for pickling and cooking. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 43066. An heirloom variety from Japan.

1988 All-America Selections Winner! 57 days. Cucumis sativus. (F1) Salad Bush Cucumber. This early-maturing compact bush plant produces good yields of 8” long by 2 ¼” wide, glossy, dark green cucumbers. Cucumbers are tender and crisp. This small plant is the perfect variety for growing indoors in containers and small gardens, as it only uses 2 square feet of space. Also grows well in hanging baskets. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: Ccu, CMV.

Pinus sylvestris var. NY, Boonville. Open Pollinated. This Bonsai tree produces has green evergreen needles. It was first introduced into North America in the 1600s. Also known as Scots Pine. Disease Resistant. A variety originating from northern Europe.

135 days. Gossypium hirsutum. Open Pollinated. Sea Island Brown Cotton. The plant produces good yields of naturally colored brown cotton. It has naturally hiny brown-to-tan-colored fibers, eliminating the need for dyes in natural fabrics. Its fiber is highly valued for its softness and durability, making it ideal for crafting and textile production. The fibers are longer than those of other brown cotton varieties. It is prized for home spinning, crafting, textiles, and natural dyeing of fabrics. Great for school projects. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A rare heirloom variety from the USA.

100 days. Zea mays. Open Pollinated. Seneca Red Stalker Corn. The plant produces good yields of delicious multicolor kernels of corn. Ears are 8 to 9" long and have 18 rows of bicolor kernels. It has beautiful purple red stalks and husks. Perfect for making cornmeal. Suitable for the home garden and market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: NCLA, R, S.

Shenot Crown of Thorns Gourds

120 days. Oryza sativa. Open Pollinated. Short Grain Rice Seeds. The plant produces high yields of pearly white short-grain rice. It is popular among home gardeners, especially for sushi, sticky-rice dishes, risotto, or mochi-style recipes. This high-quality, sweet, sticky variety has a sweet flavor and grows well in the United States. Grows best in well-saturated soil. It doesn’t require flooding or paddies, but they help. In Zone 5, it can be grown from direct sowing, but does best when planted from transplants. Try growing your rice. Great for school projects. Also known as Yukimochi Rice. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 291656. A variety from northern Japan.

78 days. Helianthus annuus. Annual. Open Pollinated. Skyscraper Sunflower. This very tall plant produces heavy yields of sunflower seeds. It can grow up to 12 ft tall. This sunflower is so tall you will need a big ladder to reach it, and even then you won't be able to reach the top! The yellow flowers are humongous, 14" wide by 4" thick, with orange-to-green centers. When the backs turn yellow, cut the flower, and let it dry upside down. The seeds are edible and great for roasting. Watch for the birds who love the seed at the end of the season. This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and birds. Perfect for planting along a row of fences or alongside a house or barn. Impress your neighbors by growing a giant Sunflower! Easy for kids to grow. Great for school projects. Does well in poor soil. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. A heirloom variety from the USA.

110 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. The plant produces good yields of small apple shaped gourds. They are dark green and turn brown when dried. Excellent for making crafts and birdhouses. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

100 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Small Mixed Gourds. The plant produces good yields of assorted small gourds of various shapes and colors. Perfect for making crafts, birdhouses, dippers, and ornaments. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

95 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Small Sugar Pumpkin. The plant produces good yields of 10" diameter bright orange-yellow pumpkin. It is very sweet and sugary. It is a larger version of the Connecticut Field. One of the best pumpkins for making pumpkin pies. Stores well. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 20182. A 1887 heirloom variety from the USA.

95 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Small Warted Mix Gourd Seeds. The plant produces good yields of assorted small warted gourds of various shapes and colors. Perfect for making crafts, birdhouses, dippers, and ornaments. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

100 days. Zea mays. (F1) Snow Puff Corn. The plant produces high yields of delicious sweet white corn. It is the best tasting and most tender popcorn on the market. It expands to a huge size when popped. It is hulless too. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

100 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Speckled Swan Gourd Seeds. The plant produces good yields of 12" long medium green gourds with creamy speckles. It resembles a swan with its neck curved down. Perfect for making crafts. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 642045. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Spookie Pumpkin. The plant produces high yields of 6 to 10 lb bright orange pumpkins. It has a great taste. Perfect for making fresh pumpkin pies. It has a strong stem, thus a great carving pumpkin for Halloween and Thanksgiving holiday decorations. Spookie is a cross between a Sugar Pie Pumpkin and a Jack O' Lantern pumpkin. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 42999. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Spoon Gourd. The plant produces good yields of green and orange, spoon-shaped gourds. A popular gourd variety prized for its distinctive spoon or ladle shape: a slender, curved neck and a bulbous blossom end. These are primarily grown for crafts, decorations, and functional utensils rather than food. Perfect for making wooden spoons and crafts. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 262548. A variety from the USA.

65 days. Solanum lycopersicum. Open Pollinated. Spoon Tomato Seeds. World's Smallest Tomato. The early-maturing plant produces heavy yields of tiny ¼ oz red tomatoes. They are very sweet and flavorful. Perfect for salads, garnishes, or culinary creations. Ten tomatoes will fit on a spoon! One of the smallest tomatoes in the world. Kids love them! An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. Indeterminate.

75 days. Solanum lycopersicum. (F1) SteakHouse Tomato. The plant produces high yields of 3 to 4 lb red beefsteak tomatoes. It has a rich old fashioned tomato flavor. Perfect for salads, slicing, and sandwiches. This is the World's Largest Beefsteak Tomato. Impress your neighbors by growing a humongous size tomato in your backyard garden. The plant requires support, either staking or cages. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: V, F. Indeterminate.

120 days. Stevia rebaudiana. Perennial. Stevia. Open Pollinated. The plant produces high yields of dark green leaves. It is used as a sweetener. Stevioside is 300 times sweeter than sugar but without calories. It can be used in place of sugar in drinks, baked goods, desserts, and preserves, and is also a plaque-retardant and tooth decay inhibitor. It is a useful sweetener for diabetics and dieters and is used to treat blood pressure problems. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from South America.