Giant Bamboo Seeds

75 days. Allium ampeloprasum. Open Pollinated. King Richard Leek. This early maturing plant produces high yields of leeks with medium green leaves. The white shanks of the leek are over a foot long before the first leaf. This high quality leek has a mild flavor. Excellent in soups, stews, and salads. They will withstand frost Cold Tolerant. Suitable for hydroponics gardening. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, W6 44541. A variety from the USA.

95 days. Luffa acutangula. Open Pollinated. Luffa Gourd Seeds. The plant produces good yields of 30" long gourds. The vegetables can be eaten like zucchini and are best when harvested at 6" long. They can also be used as a sponge if left to mature. Excellent for school projects. Suitable for home gardens. A heirloom variety dating back to 1888. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 374214. A variety from Egypt.

35 days. Brassica juncea. (F1) Savanna Mustard. This early maturing plant produces excellent yields of flavorful, Large, glossy, dark green mustard broad leaves. Leaves are round, thick, and smooth. Perfect steamed, boiled, baked, or stir-fried, as well as a substitute for spinach. Baby leaves are ready for picking in 20 days. Heat Tolerant. Cold Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA.

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. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Aji Dulce #2 Pepper. This wide bush plant produces heavy yields of 1 ¾" long by 1 ½" wide wrinkled hot peppers. It is a popular hot pepper variety prized for its seasoning pepper for gardeners who want habanero character without the heat. It looks and smells like a red habanero but has little to no heat. Peppers turn from green to orange to red when mature. The plant has green stems, light green leaves, and white flowers. Essential in sofrito, salsas, stews, rice/beans, sauces, pickling, and fresh seasoning, and pairs well with garlic, onion, tomato, cilantro, citrus, seafood, chicken, and pork. A popular variety used in dishes in Central and South America. Excellent choice for home gardens. 

58 days. Abelmoschus esculentus. Open Pollinated. Burmese Okra. The plant produces good yields of 7 to 12" long light green okra. The pods are green and turn creamy yellow green when mature. Large pods are tender, spineless, and very flavorful. At 4 to 10" long, they are tender, sweet, and spineless enough to be eaten raw or added to salads. A great pickling variety. A favorite used in restaurants. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. An heirloom variety from Burma, now known as Myanmar.