Tansy is a hardy perennial herb with feathery, fern-like foliage and bright yellow button flowers that bloom mid to late summer. This vigorous plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, reaching 2-3 feet tall. Traditionally valued for its aromatic leaves and ornamental appeal, tansy attracts beneficial insects and adds texture to garden borders and wildflower meadows. Direct sow seeds in spring after frost danger passes, or start indoors 6-8 weeks prior. Minimal maintenance required once established. A resilient addition to herb and cottage gardens.

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• A 1950 All-America Selections Winner
  
  - These Congo watermelon seeds will produce a plant full of 35 lb watermelons
  
  - Very tough rind that will resist bruising
  
  - Extremely delicious
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 95 days
  
  
• Best Months to Plant  |  [April - June]  Watermelons are heat-loving plants that need lots of sun. They grow on a long vine, so make sure to give them plenty of space to roam around.
  
  
  
  

 

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The Calypso Tomato is often referred to as a “common salad tomato". Calypso is tolerant of heat and humidity, and great for Southern gardens.

• Common tomato flavor
• Common tomato color
• Heat tolerant
• Great for Southern gardens

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Indeterminate, trellis support, regular pruning 
• Tomato size: Medium
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-80 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

The Big Rainbow Tomato is a popular ribbed beefsteak variety that produces 1-2 lb fruits. A favorite among gardeners for its marbled palette of orange, red, and yellow skin coloring that continues through to the flesh. Taming all that wildness is a little pot of gold flavor that is well-balanced between acidic and sweet. Heavy producer, so stake well.

• High yields
• Extra large fruit
• Well-balanced flavor
• Hearty slicer

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Indeterminate, trellis support, regular pruning
• Tomato size: Large (1-2 lbs.)
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24"-36" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 3 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 85-95 days

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Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

This fast-growing, vine-like or "trailing" plant can easily reach 10 feet in length by the end of the growing season! Perfect for growing along fences, or above retaining walls. It boasts colorful flowers in many shades of yellow, orange and even occasionally red.
 

• Nasturtium flowers are one of the most popular edible flowers grown in home gardens. The petals have a slight peppery taste, and the seeds and leaves are also edible! You can even use the seeds as an alternative to capers.

• Not only are the flowers pretty, Nasturtiums are great companion plants! They are also known to deter aphids, whiteflies, cucumber beetles & more. Learn more >

• Nasturtiums should be planted in the spring for a "summer show". Plant in full sun, and in sandy, well drained soil. Generally, the poorer the soil quality, the more flowers the plant will produce! Deadhead your plants regularly to encourage new blooms, all season long. These flowers will self-seed resulting in more flowers for years to come!

• These are PERFECT for beginner gardeners! These annuals are very easy to grow from seed and can be grown just about anywhere, even places that are susceptible to drought.

• The bright flower petals will liven up any garden, with very little effort! They are also GREAT for planting in hanging baskets or containers.

The Aguadulce Fava Bean is a cold hardy broadbean that can also take a bit of heat. This 4' bush-type plant produces charming white and black flowers that turn into huge green pods with huge, creamy, nutty, protein-rich beans inside. Known as a dried bean, it’s also delicious when eaten fresh from the pod. With its edible leaves, high yields, and nitrogen-fixing properties, this is a gorgeous performer for fall and winter gardens in all grow zones.

• Easy to grow
• Cold hardy to 20 degrees F
  
• Nitrogen fixer
• Great for winter gardens

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Vicia faba
• Depth to plant seeds: 2" deep
• Spacing between plants: 4"-6" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 10-14 days
  
• Germination soil temps: 50F-65F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
  
• Frost hardy: Yes
• Planting season: Spring, fall, winter
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 2-4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-80 days when spring sown, 180 days when fall sown

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Good companion plants: Cabbage, Carrot, Lettuce, Parsley, Rosemary

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• The White Marrow Summer Squash produces some of the most beautiful looking snow white squash
  
  - Grows as a compact vine (not as a bush)
  
  - Best when picked at 8" long
  
  - Perfect for small gardens, containers, and raised beds
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 85 days
  
  
• Best Months to Plant  |  [March - June]  Summer squash love the sun and can't get enough of it.  They are warm-season crops and are sensitive to cold/frost. Plant your seeds as soon as the soil has warmed. 

Additional Details

Though considered a vegetable in cooking, botanically speaking, squash is a fruit (being the receptacle for the plant's seeds). Squash can be served fresh (in salads) and cooked (squash stuffed with meat, fried squash, baked squash).
 

• The Amarillo Oro plant produces good yields of large 15 lb. golden yellow oblong melons. A pre-1870 heirloom variety from Europe
  
  - White flesh with sweet flavor
  
  - Grows well in the winter
  
  - Suitable for home gardens and market growers
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days
  
  
• Melon Seeds | Because of the long growing season, start plants indoors 4 to 5 weeks before outdoor planting time. Direct sow 4-5 seeds in a hill and then thin to the appropriate spacing. 
  
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Squash (Winter), Burgess Buttercup

• Cucurbita maxima.
  
  
• Plant produces heavy yields of 8" long turban shaped green squash with silvery white stripes.
  
  
• The yellow orange flesh is very sweet and grows 3 to 5 lbs.
  
  
• The Burgess strain stores well.
  
  
• A winter squash variety.
  
  
• Day to Maturity | 90 days
  
  

The Pumpkin Wee Bee Little variety is a compact and productive cultivar that has gained popularity among gardeners for its unique characteristics and suitability for small spaces. This variety is particularly well-suited for urban gardening, container gardening, and small garden plots, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

One of the most notable features of the Pumpkin Wee Bee Little is its size. Typically, the fruits reach a diameter of about 3 to 4 inches, making them ideal for decorative purposes, culinary use, or as part of a harvest display. The plants themselves are bushy and compact, usually growing to a height of 12 to 18 inches, which allows for efficient space utilization in the garden.

• Mini pumpkins about the size of a grapefruit
  
  
• Weigh about 14 ounces each pumpkin
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days

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Additional Details

The word pumpkin originates from the word pepon, which is Greek for “large melon". The French adapted this word to pompon, which the British changed to pumpion and later American colonists changed that to the word we use today, "pumpkin".
 

Quick Overview

Large globe with very thin, reddish-purple colored skin.
The white flesh is very firm and tinged with pink or purple highlights.
Fine strong flavor, vigorous.

They are technically long day onions. However, they can be grown anywhere, down south they will be more grown like big scallions.

How to Plant Bulb Onions

Onion bulbs are quite hardy and can withstand 20° F frost. They should be set out 4-6 weeks prior to the last expected frost. When your plants arrive they should appear to be quite dry. DO NOT WET THEM NOR STICK THEIR ROOTS IN WATER. Unpack them and store them in a cool, dry place until it is time to plant. They should last about 3 weeks kept this way. Do not worry that your plants seem dry. They will "shoot" new roots and new, green tops as soon as they are planted.

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• Beautiful tight green crinkled lettuce leaves
  
  
• Curly leaves with really nice texture and color
  
  
• Extremely popular amongst gourmet chefs and restaurants
  
  
• Easy to grow and does not require a lot of space
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 50 days
  
  
• Lettuce Seeds | Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere.  For leaf types seed should be sown thinly in rows 1 foot apart. For head, Bibb, and cos types, space rows 18 inches apart.
  
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Each shallot can typically yield about 5-10 shallots per harvest.  Best time to plant is usually in the Fall (Sept. - Nov.)



Quick Overview:

• Copper Red
• Easy to grow
  
• Rare heirloom variety - hard to find
• Stores very well
• Excellent flavor

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A coppery red outer skin peels easily to reveal a reddish-purple flesh. Excellent flavor, great in sauces. This one can produce tenfold!! Contains potassium and vitamins A, B-6 and C

How to Plant:

Plant the pointy side of the shallot facing up with no more than 1/4" of soil covering the shallot. Make sure your have 7-8 inches of soil to allow the roots to grow freely.  Space each bulb 10" - 12" apart from each other.

Note: Each shallot can typically yield about 5-10 shallots per harvest.  Best time to plant is usually in the Fall (Sept. - Nov.)

• The Baby Blue Hubbard squash is popular 7 lb light blue/gray squash
  
  - Grows as a vine (not as a bush)
  
  - Orange/yellow colored flesh
  
  - Very sweet and full of flavor - perfect for roasting or baking
  
  - Ideal for any sized garden and easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 100 days

Additional Details

Though considered a vegetable in cooking, botanically speaking, squash is a fruit (being the receptacle for the plant's seeds). Squash can be served fresh (in salads) and cooked (squash stuffed with meat, fried squash, baked squash).
 

Chicory - Witloof (100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO)

• Witloof Chicory produces heads that have gorgeous light green leaves. 
  
  - A perfect variety for summer and fall harvest.
  
  - Can be used in salads or as a coffee substitute.
  
• Day to Maturity | 55 days

Additional Details

Chicory is a somewhat woody, perennial herbaceous plant usually with bright blue flowers, rarely white or pink. Various varieties are cultivated for salad leaves, chicons (blanched buds), or for roots which are baked, ground, and used as a coffee substitute and additive. It is also grown as a forage crop for livestock. It lives as a wild plant on roadsides in its native Europe, and in North America and Australia, where it has become naturalized.  Credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicory

Quick Overview

How to Plant Bulb Onions

Onion bulbs are quite hardy and can withstand 20° F frost. They should be set out 4-6 weeks prior to the last expected frost. When your plants arrive they should appear to be quite dry. DO NOT WET THEM NOR STICK THEIR ROOTS IN WATER. Unpack them and store them in a cool, dry place until it is time to plant. They should last about 3 weeks kept this way. Do not worry that your plants seem dry. They will "shoot" new roots and new, green tops as soon as they are planted.

The Sub Arctic Plenty (Early) Tomato is trying to tell you something: It produces a lot of fruits very quickly (45 days!), and really likes cooler temps. It would also like you to know that you can quickly (45 days!) grow the plants closer together without a stake or cage, or in a container or hanging basket. One more thing: It doesn’t sacrifice flavor or texture by ripening so many fruits so quickly (45 days!). You’ll harvest clusters of robust, red, juicy, tart, smallish medium-sized fruits in no time (45 days!). Plenty of them.

• Very high yields
• Very quick production—45 days!
• Good for containers
• Good for an early Southern or short Northern growing season

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Determinate, tomato cage support, no pruning 
• Tomato size: Medium
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 12"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 45-60 days

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Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

• Raphanus sativus. Plant produces flavorful white round radishes
  
  - Radishes have a mild taste
  
  - Easy to grow and only less than a month to grow
  
  - Crisp and tender
  
  - Excellent for salads and other culinary creations
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 30 days
  
  
  

Additional Details

Radishes are rich in ascorbic acid, folic acid, and potassium. They are a good source of vitamin B6, riboflavin, magnesium, copper, and calcium. One cup of sliced red radish bulbs provides approximately 20 calories, largely from carbohydrates
 

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This variety produces jewel-toned flowers, dark green foliage, maximum color! These flowers stand straight and will come in shades of red, orange, cream and gold. 

• Nasturtium flowers are one of the most popular edible flowers grown in home gardens. The petals have a slight peppery taste, and the seeds and leaves are also edible! You can even use the seeds as an alternative to capers.

• Not only are the flowers pretty, Nasturtiums are great companion plants! They are also known to deter aphids, whiteflies, cucumber beetles & more. Learn more >

• Nasturtiums should be planted in the spring for a "summer show". Plant in full sun, and in sandy, well drained soil. Generally, the poorer the soil quality, the more flowers the plant will produce! Deadhead your plants regularly to encourage new blooms, all season long. These flowers will self-seed resulting in more flowers for years to come!

• These are PERFECT for beginner gardeners! These annuals are very easy to grow from seed and can be grown just about anywhere, even places that are susceptible to drought.

• The bright flower petals will liven up any garden, with very little effort! They are also GREAT for planting in hanging baskets or containers.

• The Cushaw plant produces some of the most beautiful 20" long squash
  
• Curved/crook-neck variety
  
• Grows as a vine (not as a bush)
  
• Yellow colored flesh
  
• Very sweet and full of flavor - perfect for pies and canning
  
• Ideal for any sized garden and easy to grow
• Days to Maturity | 100 days

Additional Details

Though considered a vegetable in cooking, botanically speaking, squash is a fruit (being the receptacle for the plant's seeds). Squash can be served fresh (in salads) and cooked (squash stuffed with meat, fried squash, baked squash).
 

Black Salsify, also called Scorzonera and Black Oyster Plant, is a cold hardy perennial in the aster and lettuce family grown for its thin root with rough black skin over white flesh that can grow 1'-3' long if it has the room. Take care when harvesting, as the roots are delicate and snap easily.  Any root left behind will re-grow!

It would be fun for a blind taste test, as the edible yellow dandelion-like flower petals smell like cocoa, the edible flower buds taste like okra, and the roots taste like oyster, asparagus, or artichoke, turning sweeter and earthier after a frost.

The stems and long, wide leaves that can grow 3'-4' tall are also edible. Delicious roasted, mashed, grilled, and pickled, or simply sautéed in a little butter for a rich, unusual side dish.

• Sweet, earthy flavor
• Roots can grow 1'-3' long if they have the room!
• Prefers cooler weather
• All parts are edible
• Cold hardy

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Scorzonera hispanica
• Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial
• Hardiness zones: 5-9
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• Days to maturity: 100-120 days
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/2" deep
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-28 days
• Germination soil temps: 60F-75F
• Spacing between plants: 3"-4" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 16 plants per sq. ft.
• Soil types: Sandy, loamy, moist, well-drained
• Soil pH: 6.5-7.0
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Water needs: Average
• Cold stratify: No
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Heat tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: No
• Culinary use: Yes

Good Companion Plants: Beet, Carrot, Kohlrabi, Parsnip, Potato, Rosemary, Rutabaga, Sage, Thyme, Turnip

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Heart of Gold Melon (100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO)

• The Heart of Gold melon produces a very sweet and delicious golden flesh fruit that grow up to 4 lbs!
  
  
• Day to Maturity | 85-100 days
  
  
• Melon Seeds | Because of the long growing season, start plants indoors 4 to 5 weeks before outdoor planting time. Direct sow 4-5 seeds in a hill and then thin to the appropriate spacing. 
  
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The Manitoba Tomato is an early producer, so it’s good for cooler climates with short growing seasons. Not to say that gardeners in warmer climates with long growing seasons can’t grow it. Basically, anyone in a grow zone that isn’t freezing or blazing for a couple of months can grow this tangy, juicy slicer. And it doesn’t even need a lot of garden space.

• Early producer—only 55 days
• Good for containers
• High yields
• Good for cooler climates

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Determinate, tomato cage support, no pruning 
• Tomato size: Medium
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 55-65 days

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Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

Large scarlet blooms will grow on this attractive 1 foot tall, compact plant. 

• Nasturtium flowers are one of the most popular edible flowers grown in home gardens. The petals have a slight peppery taste, and the seeds and leaves are also edible! You can even use the seeds as an alternative to capers.

• Not only are the flowers pretty, Nasturtiums are great companion plants! They are also known to deter aphids, whiteflies, cucumber beetles & more. Learn more >

• Nasturtiums should be planted in the spring for a "summer show". Plant in full sun, and in sandy, well drained soil. Generally, the poorer the soil quality, the more flowers the plant will produce! Deadhead your plants regularly to encourage new blooms, all season long. These flowers will self-seed resulting in more flowers for years to come!

• These are PERFECT for beginner gardeners! These annuals are very easy to grow from seed and can be grown just about anywhere, even places that are susceptible to drought.

• The bright flower petals will liven up any garden, with very little effort! They are also GREAT for planting in hanging baskets or containers.

Quick Overview:

How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  Plant 6 to 8 weeks before your first hard frost.  In southern areas, February or March can be a better time to plant.

Key Planting Info:

• Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
• Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
• Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
• Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.

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Fragrant, colorful mix of dwarf flowers in a compact plant usually getting no taller than 12 inches. 

• Nasturtium flowers are one of the most popular edible flowers grown in home gardens. The petals have a slight peppery taste, and the seeds and leaves are also edible! You can even use the seeds as an alternative to capers.

• Not only are the flowers pretty, Nasturtiums are great companion plants! They are also known to deter aphids, whiteflies, cucumber beetles & more. Learn more >

• Nasturtiums should be planted in the spring for a "summer show". Plant in full sun, and in sandy, well drained soil. Generally, the poorer the soil quality, the more flowers the plant will produce! Deadhead your plants regularly to encourage new blooms, all season long. These flowers will self-seed resulting in more flowers for years to come!

• These are PERFECT for beginner gardeners! These annuals are very easy to grow from seed and can be grown just about anywhere, even places that are susceptible to drought.

• The bright flower petals will liven up any garden, with very little effort! They are also GREAT for planting in hanging baskets or containers.

• Bulb is pale green with tender, white, crisp flesh
  
  - Kohlrabi looks like a turnip growing above-ground
  
  - Eat when bulbs are 2 inches in diameter
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  
  
• Kohlrabi Seeds | Grow Kohlrabi in loose, average soil.  Direct-sow your seeds 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost in your growing zone; about ¼ inch deep, and 10 seeds per foot.
  
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Additional Details

Kohlrabi is one of the most commonly eaten vegetables in Kashmir Locally called monj, the vegetable is eaten along with the leaves (haakh). A Kashmiri household may have this on their dinner or lunch plates three to four times a week.

The Violet Star Artichoke is a dramatic alternative to the traditional Green Globe Artichoke. It produces a vibrant purple flower bud with a nutty flavor and creamy texture. Choose a sunny spot in your garden with lots of room for this dark beauty to grow. Artichokes are perennial plants that keep coming back bigger and more productive every year.

• Heat tolerant
• Drought tolerant
• Usually produces in 2nd year
• Perennial

How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  Plant 6 to 8 weeks before your first hard frost.  In southern areas, February or March can be a better time to plant.

Key Planting Info:

• Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
• Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
• Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
• Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.

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The Green Grape Tomato produces clusters of 6-8 fruits on a compact plant all summer long. The slightly oblong 1" fruits turn a light yellow-green when ripe, with a sweet, sharp flavor that’s a bit like citrus. These look so much like green grapes, you may be tempted to make vino de tomato verde, but please resist.

• Sweet, citrus flavor
• Reliable producer
• High yields
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Indeterminate, trellis support, regular pruning 
• Tomato size: Small (1" oval)
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/8" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 70-80 days

Click here to view our full Tomato grow guide

Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

• Produces white radishes that grow to 1.5" in diameter
  
  
• The white flesh is crisp and mild in flavor
  
  
• Great for selling at farmers markets
  
  
• Grows well in containers and small spaces
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 25-30 days
  

Additional Details

Radishes are rich in ascorbic acid, folic acid, and potassium. They are a good source of vitamin B6, riboflavin, magnesium, copper, and calcium. One cup of sliced red radish bulbs provides approximately 20 calories, largely from carbohydrates
 

 

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• These tomatillo seeds will produce delicious 3-5 ounce fruits.
  
  
• Tomatillo is popularly used to make salsas.
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 85 days

 

 

Carrot gets its characteristic and bright orange colour from β-carotene, which is metabolised into vitamin A in humans when bile salts are present in the intestines. Carrots are also rich in dietary fibre, antioxidants, and minerals.

 

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Snowball Cauliflower seeds produce large, pristine white heads reaching approximately 7 inches across. These self-blanching varieties feature smooth, creamy curds protected by abundant outer leaves, eliminating the need for manual blanching. Known for exceptional reliability and heavy yields, Snowball is a trusted choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. The plants mature in about 65 days, delivering consistent, restaurant-quality heads perfect for fresh eating, roasting, or storage. A dependable garden staple that rarely disappoints.

• Snowball Cauliflowers are large (appx. 7" across)
• Smooth textured with white heads and large leaves
• This popular variety is an extremely dependable crop with heavy yields
• Popular amongst all gardeners 
• Days to Maturity | 65 days

• The Moon & Stars Watermelon dark green rind and bright yellow spots.
  
  - Yellow spots are very unique and can be small or large in size. 
  
  - All American classic heirloom watermelon.
  
  
• Deep red flesh.
  
  
• Grows over 40 lbs!
  
  
• Day to Maturity | 90 days
  
  
• Watermelons are heat-loving plants that need lots of sun. They grow on a long vine, so make sure to give them plenty of space to roam around. 

 

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• Solanum melongena. Produces excellent yields of 9" long/glossy light green eggplants
  
  - White flesh
  
  - Very delicious with nutty flavor and no bitterness
  
  - Excellent for Creole fish stew and other culinary creations
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  
  
• Eggplant Seeds | Start seed indoors to allow at least 10 weeks for young plants to develop. Plant in rows 3 feet apart, with 2 feet between plants.
  
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• Catmint has a long history of use as a household herbal remedy, being employed especially in treating disorders of the digestive system and, as it stimulates sweating, it is useful in reducing fevers
  
  - Catmint is considered to be beneficial in the treatment of fevers and colds
  
  - It is also very useful in the treatment of restlessness and nervousness, being very useful as a mild nervine for children
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  
  

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The Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper is so named because its defined lobes resemble a Scotsman’s tam o’ shanter hat. Also called the Caribbean Red Pepper, the stout little fruit is sweeter and fruitier than its cousin, the Habanero, and hot enough to make a bird fly north for the winter. The plant puts out loads of 1"-2" green waxy fruits with thin skin that ripen through yellow, orange, and red. Its extreme heat and unique flavor is traditionally used in Caribbean hot sauce and jerk seasoning, but will be just as tasty and burn just as hot in any of your recipes.

• High yields
• Fresh, fruity flavor
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
• Pepper length: 1"-2"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 100,000-350,000/hot
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 90-120 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

All Peppers ⟐ Hot Peppers

📚 Hot Peppers Grow Guide

• These tomatillo seeds will produce delicious 3-5 ounce fruits.
  
  
• Tomatillo is popularly used to make salsas.
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 85 days

 

Quick Overview:

• Easy to grow
• Excellent keeper
  
• Creamy yellow flesh
• High yielding

Variety Details:

Durable copper skin and creamy yellow flesh. Uniform in size and excellent keeper. Tender and spicy, with a pungent raw flavor that mellows and sweetens but still retains character when cooked. High yielding. Contains potassium and vitamins A, B-6 and C

How to Plant:

Plant the pointy side of the shallot facing up with no more than 1/4" of soil covering the shallot. Make sure your have 7-8 inches of soil to allow the roots to grow freely.

Note: Each shallot can typically yield about 5-10 shallots per harvest.  Best time to plant is usually in the Fall (Sept. - Nov.)

• These seeds produces good yields of 2 lb heads of cabbage in the shape of a cone.
  
  - Excellent flavor and very sweet.
  
  - Open pollinated heirloom variety.
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65-75 days
  
  
• Cabbage Seeds | ❄️ Cabbage is an annual cool-season crop, hardy to frost and light freezes. A smaller cabbage head has better flavor and can stay in the field longer without splitting. To keep them small, plant close together or, when the head is almost full, give the plant a sharp twist to break up the roots. 😀 Cabbage is a wide spreading foliage plant with handsome leaves that form a tight, hard ball head on a strong central stem. Young plants may bolt if grown at 50F for a long time; however mature plants of late varieties improve flavor in cold weather.
  
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Did you know? Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C! It also contains significant amounts of glutamine, an amino acid that has anti-inflammatory properties. Cabbage can also be included in dieting programs, as it is a low calorie food.

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The Orange Oxheart Tomato is what you call eye candy. High yields of deep orange heart-shaped fruits glowing against a backdrop of emerald green leaves provide a stunning visual in any garden. They’re tasty, too. Meaty, fruity, juicy slicers grow and ripen all summer long, giving you more time for more eyefuls. 

You may also like: Pink Oxheart Tomatoes ⟐ Yellow Oxheart Tomatoes 

• Sweet and juicy
• Small seed core
• High yields
• Good fresh and cooked

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Indeterminate, trellis support, regular pruning 
• Tomato size: Large (1-2 lbs.)
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-85 days

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Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

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Asparagus plants are perennials that can easily produce for 20+ years, so give this vegetable a permanent and sunny spot in your garden. To ensure many years of future production, wait until the second year to cut and consume the spears.

⚠️ These crowns are 2-year-old bare roots that are all male, which means possibly higher (3-4 times) yields. The Millennium Asparagus is an F1 hybrid variety developed in Canada.

• Cold hardy, but protect from frost
  
• Easy to care for, once established
• Beautiful fern-like foliage lingers after harvest
• Best adapted to heavier soils
  

CROWN PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Asparagus officinalis
  
• Depth to plant crowns: 6"-8" deep
• Spacing between plants: 14"-18" apart
• Spacing between rows: 4'-5' apart
• Preferred temps: When daytime temps exceed 75F–85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun, partial shade
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 730 days

ADDITIONAL PLANT INFORMATION

Health Benefits of Asparagus
Asparagus contains high levels of beta carotene and other vitamins and minerals, and is a great diuretic. Need more fiber? Chew on some asparagus. And if you're looking for help controlling diabetes or preventing kidney stones, plant and eat more asparagus.

Ways to Eat Asparagus
Asparagus is delicious raw or marinated in a little olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. You can also boil, steam, grill, roast, or sauté the spears. Add some asparagus to your other favorite foods such as soups, risottos, lasagnas, and quiches. To preserve your harvest, can up a few jars of pickled asparagus.

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📚 Grow Guide: Asparagus Roots

The Tendersweet Watermelon is a classic heirloom variety prized for its stunning dark orange flesh and exceptional sweetness. These melons grow impressively large—up to 35 lbs—making them perfect for feeding a crowd. Reaching maturity in just 90 days, they thrive in full sun and warm conditions. Plant them with plenty of space to sprawl along their long vines. Ideal for gardeners seeking a reliable, delicious watermelon that delivers consistent flavor and impressive size year after year.

• The Tendersweet Watermelon is a classic heirloom variety with dark orange flesh. Very sweet and delicious
  
• Grows up to 35 lbs!
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days
  
• Watermelons are heat-loving plants that need lots of sun. They grow on a long vine, so make sure to give them plenty of space to roam around.

    

• The Yellow Paris is a very large pumpkin
  
  - An old heirloom variety from France
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 100 days

Additional Details

The word pumpkin originates from the word pepon, which is Greek for “large melon". The French adapted this word to pompon, which the British changed to pumpion and later American colonists changed that to the word we use today, "pumpkin".