OSSI varietySweet, tender, and bolt resistant, this new variety is bred for organic farmers. Savoyed, dark green leaves are held on upright stems. Bred by the Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) in partnership with organic farmers. Named after the Abundant Life...
(Tagetes erecta) Classic marigold. Big, 3-4 in. flowers in shades of yellow, gold, and orange, on 4 ft. plants. When Ira was growing up in Florida, this was her grandmother's favorite marigold. Pkt
(C. chinense) 111 days. (green > orange-red > red) [Venezuelan heirloom. Seed source from Donna Hudson in TN.] Has the same shape, size, color and aroma as Habanero, but is sweet, spicy, and delicious, with only a trace of heat. Highly aromatic fruits; their flavor is unusual and complex,...
(C. chinense) 111 days. (green > orange-red > red) [Venezuelan heirloom. Seed source from Donna Hudson in TN.] Has the same shape, size, color and aroma as Habanero, but is sweet, spicy, and delicious, with only a trace of heat. Highly aromatic fruits; their flavor is unusual and complex,...
New seed crop should be available late summer 2016 75 days. [Alabama heirloom, original seedstock from Jean Mills.] Beautiful blue leaves with plum-colored veins. The leaves are more tender and faster to cook, and the plants hold their sweetness longer...
50 days. [Alabama heirloom]. 5-7 ft. tall plants produce abundant fat, 4 in. red-and-green pods. Stems and leaf veins are also red. This okra is delicious fried, and adds color and unique flavor added to salads when young. (28 g)
50 days. [Alabama heirloom]. 5-7 ft. tall plants produce abundant fat, 4 in. red-and-green pods. Stems and leaf veins are also red. This okra is delicious fried, and adds color and unique flavor added to salads when young. Pkt
80 days. [Iraqi heirloom] Light green oblong melons, 15-25 lbs. Vigorous vines. Sweet red flesh has few seeds. The hard rind makes this a good choice for market gardeners and home storage. Great texture, outstanding flavor. Pkt (2 g)
Ships late spring. 120 Days. [Traditional Japanese variety.] True to its name, All Purple has dark purple flesh and skin. One of the hardiest roots in our collection, a fast and strong grower sure to give a generous harvest at season’s end. Roots are...
(Amaranthus hypochondriacus)80 days. A high-quality Aztec grain amaranth. Stalks and leaves are golden yellow with bronze-gold seed heads. Stalks average 6 ft. Can be used as a dry land/irrigated amaranth. In the far north long days may delay flowering. Pkt.
(Amaranthus caudatus) Crimson tassels up to 24 in. long “drip” from these showy plants. Good fresh or dried. Stake plants for best display. Pkt (0.15 g, 750 seeds)
Culture: Annual. Germination: 70-75°F, light required, 7-10 days. Full sun. Direct sow after last...
(Amaranthus cruentus)90 days. [From Sonora, Mexico] Very vigorous variety with sturdy stalks. Can reach 7-8 ft. tall in good conditions. Primarily used for grain or to make pinole and atole. The leaves may also be used like spinach. Black seeds. The stalks, leaf veins, and large...
(A. hypochondriacus x hybridus) [1991, U. of Nebraska.] Widely-adapted, early, high-yielding variety. Golden seed, maroon flowers, 5-6 ft. tall plants. Pkt
63 days. [Pre-1840] Best planted in the Fall. Roots are smooth and globe-shaped, 6 in. in diameter. Harvest at 3-4 in. Sweet, fine-grained flesh is creamy yellow. Pkt (3 g).
130 days. The standard variety for home gardens. Stems average 1½ x 8-10 in., well-blanched from the base upward. Good variety for overwintering, hardy to at least 10°F. Pkt.
90 days. [Introduced before 1920 as an improved strain of Purple Top Yellow (pre-1850).] Long the standard for home and market use. Flesh is mild, yellow, fine-grained, and firm. Pkt (2 g).
90 days. [Introduced before 1920 as an improved strain of Purple Top Yellow (pre-1850).] Long the standard for home and market use. Flesh is mild, yellow, fine-grained, and firm. (28 g)
100 days. [Reintroduced 1987 by SESE. An Amish heirloom, possibly a variant of ‘Sun, Moon, and Stars’ introduced 1920 by Peter Henderson and Co.] 15-25 lb. oblong fruits with large yellow moons and small stars on dark green rinds. Foliage marked with yellow stars. This strain has a smooth,...
(Indeterminate) One of the largest sauce tomatoes we offer, produces a sauce with a superior flavor. Coreless, top-shaped fruits often weigh as much as 12 oz. Tall plants, heavy yields. Despite the name ‘Amish Paste,’ the juicy fruits are best suited to making sauce. Pkt.
Small crop, now sold out for 2016 62 days. [Amish heirloom predates the more recent Sugar Snap varieties.] Tall vines have excellent quality and very sweet flavor. Vigorous vines yield many medium-sized deep- green pods. Pkt (28 g).
75 days. (Indeterminate) [Family heirloom given to Dustin Swanland by his Italian aunt.] Sweet, apricot-colored cherry tomatoes. A sensation at our 2011 festival - many tasters preferred Amy’s Apricot to Sungold. Wow! A work in progress, needing some rogueing out yet of red off-types, but we’re...
75 days. (Indeterminate) [Developed by Dr. Jeff McCormack. Cross of Red Cherry and Tappy’s Finest. Named for Amy Boor Hereford, whose grandmother Tappy introduced Jeff to heirloom tomatoes.] Excellent in salads, sandwiches, and sauces. A “two-bite” cherry tomato, 1½ x 1¾ in....
77 days. (green > deep red) A versatile mild pepper used fresh, canned, fried, or dried. 6-8 in. pendant fruits are borne abundantly on tall, productive, vigorous plants. Pkt.
77 days. (green > deep red) A versatile mild pepper used fresh, canned, fried, or dried. 6-8 in. pendant fruits are borne abundantly on tall, productive, vigorous plants. (3 g)
