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95 days. Cucurbita maxima. (F1) Early Giant Pumpkin. The plant produces large, 25 to 40 lb tall, dark orange pumpkins. This pumpkin matures early and has a beautiful dark orange color. It has smooth skin and strong, dark green carrying handles. Easy to grow. It is also well adapted to grow throughout the United States and is a reliable producer. The full vines are very productive with tolerance to powdery mildew. The tall, dark orange pumpkins attract attention at roadside stands and Farmer's Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: PM.

71 days. Solanum lycopersicum. (F1) Blue Ribbon Tomato. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of very flavorful 10 to 15 oz red round tomatoes. It is a popular tomato variety known for its flavor, size, disease resistance, and performance in home gardens. It has a rich, old-fashioned tomato flavor and is very juicy. It was developed to rival the size and great taste of the original Goliath, but it is rounder, more uniform, and has stronger disease resistance. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, and slicing. Also known as Early Blue Ribbon Tomato. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: ALS, F, FF, N, St, TMV. Indeterminate

75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Super Khi Pepper. This compact ornamental plant produces high yields of 1 ½" long by ½" wide Thai peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, and turn from green to red when they mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white stems. Excellent for soups, chilis, Asian dishes, and making hot sauces. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Vietnam. Scoville Heat Units: 50,000.

100 days. Annual/Perennial. Open Pollinated. Edible Wildflower & Herb Mix. This seed mix includes a variety of colorful, tasty edible wildflowers and herbs. Includes Cilantro Coriander, Nasturtium, Chives, Dianthus, Borage, Calendula, Cornflower, Johnny Jump-Up, Pansy, English Daisy, Lavender Hyssop, and Lemon Mint. Suitable for borders, herb gardens, and flower gardens. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

70 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Craig's Grande Jalapeno Pepper. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of large, 4" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have thick walls, and turn from glossy green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Usually used when green. A favorite type for slicing, stuffing, roasting, grilling, or pickling. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. A variety from the USA. Scoville Heat Units: 3,000.

80 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Aleppo Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 4" long by 1 ½” wide peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to bright red when mature. Just the right heat for those who want a spicy smoky pepper that is not too hot. Excellent for salads, stirfrying dishes, and dried to make pepper flakes and pepper powder spice. Also known as Halaby Pepper. A variety from Aleppo, Syria. Scoville Heat Units: 10,000.

100+ days. Salvia hispanica. Annual. Open Pollinated. Chia. The plant produces excellent yields of beautiful, fuzzy, dark-green leaves and blue flowers. It has a mild, nutty taste. This herb has many health benefits. The seeds are an excellent source of fiber, protein, calcium, and digestive enzymes. The leaves contain powerful antioxidants that improve overall health and increase energy. Ancient civilizations like the Aztecs used them as a staple food for energy and endurance. You can make a therapeutic tea from the leaves that banish lethargy and purify the body. It is said that the fiber and protein in Chia seeds are beneficial for those trying to lose weight. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 163594. An heirloom variety from Guatemala and Mexico.

85 days. Solanum lycopersicum. Open Pollinated. Super Choice Tomato. The plant produces heavy yields of 1 to 2 lb red beefsteak tomatoes. It has the rich old fashioned tomato flavor. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, and slicing. An excellent choice for home gardens. An old Amish heirloom variety from Hobart Pearson of Berea, Kentucky. Indeterminate.

Spark's Yellow Tomato

90 to 120 days. Cucurbita moschata. Open Pollinated. Kentucky Field Pumpkin. The plant produces high yields of 10 - 15 lb deep, dull orange pumpkins. They will vary in shape but are usually longer than they are wide. It has a nutty flavor with a creamy texture. Excellent for baking and making pumpkin pie. Stores well. Good canning variety. It is the perfect complement to your Pumpkin Patch collection. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 604505. An heirloom pumpkin from the USA.

50 to 90 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Scallop Blend Bush Squash. This early maturing bush plant produces high yields of a mix of Patty Pan squash. The colorful mix has the most popular and very flavorful varieties of squash. Suitable for containers and small gardens. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An heirloom variety dating back to the 1700s. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. A summer squash.

60 to 90 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Melody Blend Bush Squash. This early maturing bush plant produces high yields of a mix of summer squash. The mix has the most popular and very flavorful varieties of squash, including Golden Zucchini, Black Beauty Zucchini, Grey Zucchini, and the White Bush Scallop. Also known as Summer Melody Squash. Suitable for containers and small gardens. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. A summer squash.

60 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Lungo Bianco Squash. This early maturing bush plant produces high yields of 8" long pale green squash. This squash has a sweet, mild flavor. Suitable for containers and small gardens. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Also known as Zucchini Lungo Bianco Squash. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Italy. A summer squash.

60 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Lone Ranger Pepper. This early maturing plant produces heavy yields of very large 4 ½" long by 1" wide Serrano peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have very thick walls, and turn from glossy dark green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent pickling variety. It has an extra long shelf life. Good foliage protecting peppers from sun-scald. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: BLS. Scoville Heat Units: 22,000.

65 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Megatron Pepper. This early maturing strong compact plant produces high yields of giant 4 ½" long by 1 ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have thick walls, and turn from glossy dark green to deep red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Usually used when green. A favorite type for slicing, stuffing, grilling, or pickling. It has an excellent shelf life. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, and market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: BLS, TMV. Scoville Heat Units: 8,000.

80 days. Capsicum chinense. (F1) Velociraptor Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 2 ½" long wrinkled Habanero peppers. Peppers are very hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to deep red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent fresh use, for pickling, making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. This early producing Habanero pepper was developed with disease resistance for commercial production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: PMV, TSWV.

90 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Apocalypse Scorpion Red Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 3" long wrinkled Habanero peppers with a scorpion stinger tail. Peppers are extremely hot, have bumpy medium thick flesh, and turn from green to bright red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent fresh use, for pickling, making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. The pepper was developed in 2015 by growers in Italy. One of the World's Hottest Peppers. It is said to be as hot as the Carolina Reaper. A variety from Italy. Scoville Heat Units: 1,600,000.

90 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Genghis Khan Brain Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 2 ½" long wrinkled Habanero peppers. Peppers are extremely hot, have bumpy medium-thick flesh, and turn from green to deep red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent fresh use, for pickling, making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. The pepper was developed in 2015 by growers in Italy. It is said to be even hotter than the 7 Pot Brain Strain. Many say that it could be just as hot as the Carolina Reaper. A variety from Italy. Scoville Heat Units: 1,500,000.

85 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Gordo Pepper. The plant produces good yields of giant extra large 7 ½" long by 4 ½" wide sweet bell peppers. Peppers have thick walls and turn from green to red when they mature. A perfect stuffing pepper. Great for fresh us

95 days. Cucurbita maxima. Open Pollinated. Galeux d' Eysines Squash. The plant produces good yields of large, 10-15 lb, salmon-pink, pumpkin-shaped squash with peanut-like bumps. The deep orange flesh is very sweet and delicious. Perfect for baking and making soups. Easy to grow. It stores well. It makes a wonderful centerpiece for fall festivities. Heat Tolerant. Also known as Peanut Squash. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, and specialty market growers. An heirloom variety from France. A winter squash variety.

90 days. Cucurbita maxima. Open Pollinated. Guatemalan Blue Banana Squash. The plant produces high yields of 5 to 8 lb blue grey banana shaped squash with light stripes. This high quality squash flesh is very sweet. It has smooth, delicious orange flesh. Perfect for baking, roasting, frying, and making pies. A very old heirloom variety dating back to the Maya civilization. Easy to grow. It stores well and holds its quality when frozen. Cold Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. Farmer's Markets, and specialty market growers, United States Department of Agriculture, G32293. A heirloom variety from Guatemala, dating back to the Maya civilization. A winter squash variety.

55 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Lemon Squash. This early maturing plant produces high yields of 3 to 4 oz bright yellow squash that resemble a lemon. The squash turns from green to yellow when mature. These baseball-sized squash have excellent flavor. It is great sauteed, chopped, and used in salads, frying, and gourmet dishes. It has a long growing season and good resistance to insects and pests. An excellent choice for home gardens. Farmers Markets, and specialty market growers, A variety from the USA. A summer squash variety.

68 days. Pisum sativum. Open Pollinated. Blizzard Snow Peas. The plant produces high yields of 3" long pods. Very sweet and flavorful. Perfect in salads, soups, stir-fries, or eaten fresh right off the vine, and used in cooking. It is named Blizzard because this snow pea produces an avalanche of sweet, narrow 3" pods in heavily concentrated sets. The 3 ½ ft vines make it fast and easy to pick. Best if grown on a trellis. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 601356. A variety from the USA.

45 days. Cucumis sativus. (F1) Mini-Me Cucumber. This early maturing plant produces high yields of 3 ½" long sweet, bitter free, and burpless cucumbers. This mini Beit Alpha is smooth and has shiny green skin. The flesh is crunchy and delicious, and the skin is so mild it does not have to be peeled. It is usually picked small for the best quality. It can be used for pickling or sliced in salads. Long shelf life. A very disease resistant cucumbers. It is a parthenocarpic variety, producing only female flowers, and does not require pollination, making cultivation super easy. The plant continues to produce all season long. This is the high quality variety you find in supermarkets. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant. CMV, CVYV, DM, PM.

69 days. Solanum lycopersicum. (F1) Galahad Tomato. This early-maturing compact plant produces high yields of 7 to 12 oz. shiny red tomatoes. An AAS Award-winning variety. Great tomato flavor. They are very sweet, meaty, and juicy. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, and slicing. One of the most disease-resistant tomato varieties. It has fantastic flavor and impressive disease resistance. It can be harvested with green shoulders and ripened in storage. Crack Resistant. Does well in the North, Midwest, and South. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: F, FF, FFF, GLS, LB, N, V, TSWV. Determinate.

40 days. Eruca sativa. Annual. Open Pollinated. Arugula. This early-maturing plant produces excellent yields of beautiful, dark-green Arugula leaves. It is very flavorful with a spicy taste, similar to horseradish. Used in mixed salads, sandwiches, or stir-fries. It can be steamed, cooked, pureed, and added to soups. Best when harvested when 2 or 3" long. The plant has white flowers with dark pink veins, and the flowers are edible. Suitable for greenhouse production. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

70 days. Solanum lycopersicum. Open Pollinated. Petrillo Tomato. This early maturing plant produces high yields of 4 oz red ruffled beefsteak tomatoes. It is similar to the Costoluto Genovese but matures earlier. The flavor is excellent. Perfect diced and thrown fresh into pasta or salad. The ripe tomatoes keep well on the plant and in the kitchen. It has very few seeds. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer's Markets. A 1951 heirloom variety from Puerto Rico. Indeterminate.

85 days. Solanum lycopersicum. Open Pollinated. Maria Nagy Giant Tomato. The plant produces high yields of huge 16 oz globe shaped tomatoes. The flavor is just incredible. They have a rich tomato taste and are very sweet. Perfect for fresh eating, sandwiches, and salads. The plant is so productive you can harvest 17 lbs of tomatoes from one plant. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer's Markets. A variety from Maria Nagy from Turda, Romania. Indeterminate.

85 days. Solanum lycopersicum. Open Pollinated. Giant of Siebenburgen Tomato. The plant produces high yields of huge 1 lb red Oxheart tomatoes. It is so big, it is too much for one person to eat all at once. They have a rich tomato taste and are very sweet. Perfect for fresh eating, sandwiches, and salads. Also great for making tomato soup, puree, and sauce. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Siebenburgen, Romania. Indeterminate.

75 days. Solanum lycopersicum. Open Pollinated. Grappoli d'Inverno Tomato. This compact bushy plant produces high yields of 1 to 2 oz plum shaped red tomatoes that resemble little Roma tomatoes. They are firm and very tasty. Perfect for salads, snacks, and drying. Also great roasted and perfect for homemade pizza topping. The name Grappoli d'Inverno means bunches of winter grapes in Italian. An excellent keeper that can be stored for 4 to 6 weeks after picking. Italian farmers are known for hanging the fruit-covered vines in a cool place and storing them for months. The tomatoes stay fresh and can be harvested well into the winter. Everyone needs to try this variety at least once to experience fresh tasting tomatoes all season long. An excellent choice for home gardens. A 1900s heirloom variety from Italy. Semi Indeterminate.

90 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) SuperStar Cabbage. This high quality variety produces good yields of 3 lb green cabbage. The plant is very uniform and holds its shape well. Good for making salads, slaws, stuffed cabbage, and cooked dishes. It holds well in the field. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: BR, FY

75 days. Solanum lycopersicum. (F1) Lemon Boy Plus Tomato. The plant produces high yields of 8 oz bright lemon yellow beefsteak tomatoes. It is an improved version of the popular Lemon Boy Tomato with significantly improved disease resistance over the original, including resistance to common tomato diseases like Fusarium, Verticillium, Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Tomato Torrado Virus, Fusarium Crown and Root Rot, and more. It is an eye-catching tomato with wonderful color and flavor. They are sweet and mild, meaty, juicy, and flavorful. Excellent for salads, slicing, salsas, and gourmet dishes. The plant requires support, either staking or cages. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 701062. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, F, FF, FFF, FCRR, LM, N, St, TMV, V. Indeterminate.

Partial Eclipse Squash

110+ days. Allium cepa. (F1) Phantom Onion. The plant produces high yields of jumbo size white onions. The onions are very flavorful. Great for cooking, salads, soups, and stews. Stores well after harvesting. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: PR. A short day variety.

95 days. Cucurbita moschata. (F1) Turkeyneck Pumpkin. The plant produces high yields of large 10 lb tan color neck-shaped pumpkins. The rich orange flesh is very delicious and sweet with a butternut flavor. An excellent choice for home gardens. A rare variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: PM, ZMV.

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.

100 days. Cucurbita maxima. (F1) Dark Knight Pumpkin. This semi bush type plant produces excellent yields of 10 lb very dark green pumpkins. The pumpkins are almost black. The orange flesh is great for making pumpkin pies. It is very sweet and delicious. Stores well. 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.

77 days. Cucurbita maxima. (F1) Black Kat Pumpkin. This semi bush plant produces good yields of small 1 lb very dark green (black) pumpkins. The pale orange flesh is great for making pumpkin pies. It is very sweet and delicious. Stores well. Try growing black pumpkins in your home pumpkin patch! An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: PM, WMV.

Elaeocarpus angustifolius. Open Pollinated. Indian Bead Tree. It is a large evergreen tree with creamy white flowers and bright blue or purple drupe fruit. It usually has buttress roots at the base of the trunk. They are widely used as prayer beads, parti

85 days. Vigna sesquipedalis. Open Pollinated. Orient Wonder Bean. The plant produces high yields of flavorful 18" long slender dark green beans. They can even grow as long as 30" long. These delicious stringless beans are among Asians’ favorites for their sweet, tender taste. Excellent for stir fry and Asian dishes. They are so highly desired by Asian cooks as they are slow to form seeds. The plant has beautiful purple flowers that open in the morning. They continue producing for a long period, even in cool, dry climates. Does well in different climates and conditions. Cold Tolerant. Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. It should be grown on a trellis. It is also known as Asparagus Beans, Batong Beans, Chinese Noodle Beans, Dau Gok Beans, Sitaw Beans, Snake Beans, and Yard Long Beans. Suitable for greenhouse production. An excellent choice for home gardens, specialty markets, and market growers. A variety from Japan.

85 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Cannellini Bean. This bush plant produces high yields of 8" long beans. It has a delicious, smooth meaty texture and nutty flavor. It is commonly used as a dry bean. This high quality white bean is great for baking and making minestrone soup, stews, salads, and gourmet dishes. Also known as Fagioli Beans or White Kidney Beans. It does well in cooler weather. Excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 321272. An heirloom variety from Italy that was brought to America in the early 1800s. Disease Resistant: BCMV, BCTV.

180 - 210 days. Secale cereale. Open Pollinated. Winter Rye Cover Crops. The plant produces excellent yields of Winter Rye. This is one of the most beneficial cover crops for home gardens and commercial farming. It adds vital nitrogen to the soil and breaks up heavy clay and compact soils. It can be tilled for green manure and mulch. Sow between September and October. It begins growing during the cold months and has green growth in the early spring. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 149789. A variety from the Russia.

85 days. Solanum lycopersicum. Open Pollinated. OSU Blue Tomato. The plant produces high yields of 3 to 4" blue tomatoes. This was the first blue pigment tomato. It is blue on the outside and pinkish red flesh and has the same antioxidant that is found in blueberries. They are very sweet and are perfect for salads, sandwiches, snacks, gourmet dishes, and vegetable platters. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety was developed at Oregon State University by cross pollinating a regular red tomato with a blue wild tomato. Indeterminate.

30 to 90 days. Mixed. Open Pollinated. Garden Cover Crop Mix. The plant produces excellent yields of the nine most popular cover crop seeds. The home gardener can eliminate growing just one cover crop and can grow them all. The Garden Cover Crop Mix includes Austrian Field Pea, Collard Green, Crimson Clover, Daikon Radish, Frosty Berseem Clover, Hairy Vetch, Hard Red Winter Wheat, Yellow Mustard, and Triticale. This is one of the most beneficial cover crop mixes for home gardens. It is grown any time of the year and mowed to revitalize poor soil. It adds nitrogen and breaks up heavily compacted soils. It also is a great mix for improving weed suppression and erosion control. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Triticum aestivum. Open Pollinated. Hard Red Spring Wheat Cover Crops. The plant produces excellent yields of Red Spring Wheat. The Hard Red Spring Wheat is one of the most productive and beneficial cover crops for home gardens. It is grown in early spring, in late March or early April, and mowed to revitalize poor soil. It adds nitrogen and breaks up heavily compacted soils. Sow as early as possible in spring for fall harvest. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 519401. A variety from the USA.

2 to 4 days. Mixed. Open Pollinated. Protein Powerhouse Mix Sprouting Seeds. The plant produces high quality Garbanzo Sprouting Beans. Protein Powerhouse Mix includes four of the most protein rich sprouting seeds, including the Adzuki, Garbanzo, Green Peas, and Mung Beans. The sprouts are sweet, crisp, and crunchy, and have a nutty flavor. It is high in protein, fiber, iron, potassium, and essential vitamins. It is also one of the best tasting mixes available. Excellent in salads, soups, and other Asian dishes. A ½ cup of seed yields approximately 2 cups of sprouts. A variety from the USA.

2 to 5 days. Cicer arietinum. Open Pollinated. Garbanzo Sprouting Bean. The plant produces high quality Garbanzo Sprouting Beans. The delicious Garbanzo Bean sprouts are sweet, crisp, crunchy, and have a nutty flavor. It is high in protein and fiber. Also known as Chickpeas, Chana, Ceci, or Hummus. They are very popular in the Mediterranean region, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Excellent in salads, soups, and other Asian dishes. A ½ cup of seed yields approximately 2 cups of sprouts. A variety from the USA.

2 to 4 days. Vigna angularis. Open Pollinated. Adzuki Sprouting Bean. The plant produces excellent quality Adzuki Sprouting Beans. The delicious Adzuki Bean sprouts are sweet, crisp, and crunchy, and have a nutty flavor similar to Garbanzo beans. It is high in protein, fiber, iron, and calcium and low in fat. Excellent in salads, soups, and other Asian dishes. One cup of seeds yields approximately 2 cups of sprouts. A variety from the USA.

2 to 4 days. Lens culinaris. Open Pollinated. Green Lentil Sprouting Seeds. The plant produces high quality Green Lentil sprouts. The delicious sprouts have a mild lentil bean flavor. As the green skins split, the interior turn yellowish color, and that's the time to harvest sprouted lentils. It has only 80 calories and is rich in protein, calcium, Omega-3, and Omega-6 fatty acids. Lentil sprouts are rich in vitamins, including vitamins A, B, C, and E. Excellent in salads, soups, and other Asian dishes. It also can be milled or ground into wheat bread. One cup of seed yields approximately 5 cups of sprouts. A variety from the USA.

40 days. Raphanus sativus. Open Pollinated. Fire Candle Radish. The plant produces high yields of 9" long red radishes. They are crisp and flavorful. It looks more like a carrot than a radish. It tastes better and sweetest in cooler conditions in spring and late autumn. Excellent for salads, vegetable platters, and garnishes. Replant every two weeks for a continuous crop. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety from Italy.