Vicia faba. Upright, 2-3' plants produce delicious, large, flat, meaty beans in long pods. Deliciously sweet.

Beta vulgaris. Produces an abundance of delicious young greens suitable for spring salads and round, exceptionally sweet, 3-4’’ tubers.

Brassica oleracea v. capitata. Popular in the 1800's. Particularly adapted to overwintering in the field in the lower deserts when small. Short-season, early heading, delicious. Takes up little garden space. 63 Days. Companion plants include dill, chamomile, sage, peppermint, beets and onions

Brassica oleracea v. capitata. One of the best cabbages for early garden use. Solid, round, 3-4 lb. grey-green heads on short-stemmed, erect plants. White interior with tightly folded leaves. High yields.

Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis. A variety of White Celery Mustard extensively grown in Southeast Asia. Somewhat small plant resembles Swiss Chard. Cold tolerant and a slow bolter. Has a wide adaptability. Frost Tolerance - Good.

Daucus carota subsp. sativus.Heat & frost tolerant carrot variety. 6-7" long and about 2" at the shoulder. Danvers is a great storage carrot. It resists cracking and splitting. Strong tops make it easy to pull. Good performance in a wide range of soils. Biennial. 72 days. Weed continuously. Companion plants include: peas, lettuce, onions, garlic, and tomatoes.

Brassica oleracea. Dinosaur Kale. Blue-green savoy leaves; 11-19" long; 3-4" wide; GREAT FLAVOR! All the rage.

Lactuca spp. Our own special blend of three favorite lettuce varieties. Plant salad. Harvest salad.

Lactuca sativa. Romaine. Dark-green, upright heads resist tip burn even in all but the hottest weather. Hearts blanch to creamy white.

Brassica juncea. Fool-proof greens. Round, dark-green leaves with pale-green mid-ribs have exciting, spinach-mustard flavor. Fast growing, 16-22" diameter, 10" tall plant. Cold-, heat-, drought-tolerant. Slow to bolt. Matures in 50 days

Abelmoschus esculentus. Maybe the most popular okra variety for 80 years. 4-ft. plants produce an abundance of dark green, grooved pods. Famous for use in soups, stews and relishes.

Allium cepa. Red Grano is a wonderful, all-round heirloom onion! Crisp, mild flavor is great for cooking. A short-day onion, best suited for Arizona. Medium-sized, Vidalia-style.

Allium cepa. A large globe shaped vidalia-type onion. Fine eating quality, nicely uniform with a white flesh. Not too pungent. A short-day variety, but works well as an indeterminate day variety.

Pisum sativum. Snow pea (flat, edible pods). Famous for its sweet, mild flavor. Delicious raw, in stir-fries or cooked "al dente". Tall, 24-30" vines bear smooth, 4" pea pods as long as the weather remains cool. Frost tolerance - good.

Capsicum annuum. A wonderful, extra-early strain of the hottest of the hots! Compact, cold-tolerant plants yield extra-early, thick, 3" cone-shaped fruits. Hottest when skins turn almost black.

Solanum lycopersicum. Indeterminate. Popular heirloom tomato known for its unusual looks and remarkable flavor. The fruits are large (12 to 16 ounces), dark pink with darker purple shoulders. Excellent complex flavor, slight sweet aftertaste, perfect slicer for tomato sandwiches!

Petroselinum crispum. Triple-curled market variety with long, stiff, upright stems. Holds its fresh appearance all summer and long into the fall after the first frosts. Perfect for garnish or salad.

Secale cereale. Amber waves of grain. Stunning, tall, ornamental seed heads grace this versatile plant that doubles as a cover crop. Prized in dried flower arrangements.

Eschscholzia californica. California's state flower. One of the easiest and brightest additions to a wildflower garden. Brilliant, golden-orange blossoms appear early and remain until first snow. Easy to grow. 12-18".

This annual and perennial mixture is a colorful and tasty blend of edible flowers. The colorful flowers in this mix have tangy, spicy, peppery, sweet floral, licorice, or minty flavors. Most are surprisingly delicious.

Helianthus maximiliani. Numerous yellow flower heads grow on their own stalks. The flower head is up to 5 inches across, with 15-19 ray flowers, deeply veined and slightly toothed on the tip. The center is 1 inch or more across, green to dark brown.

Tropaeolum minor. Deep-green, shield-shaped leaves and brightly-colored, yellow and orange, open-faced flowers add sharpness, peppery taste and a flamboyant touch to summer salads and sandwiches. 12" tall.

A handy and easy to understand reference book on the Why's and How's of saving seeds.  Written by Bill McDorman.

One book included in each basic bundle. Add as many as you like for your community, organization, or holiday gift list!