Eruca vesicaria. Favored by gourmets. Featured in fine restaurants. Bushy, 1-2' plant. Wonderful, peppery, distinct flavor. Cold-tolerant. Easy to grow.

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

Phaseolus vulgaris. Dark purple-black bean. Very productive and reliable. Compact bush plants. High anthocyanin content because of color. Rich and meaty flavor and texture. Matures in 95 days

Beta vulgaris. A true heirloom dating back to 1892. The standard canning beet for more than 100 years. Deep-red, 3" globes store well. Delicious, 12-15" dark-green tops.

Brassica oleracea v. italica. Delicious, dependable, variety. Short 20" plants produce medium-large heads and lots of side shoots.

Companion plants include dill, chamomile, sage, peppermint, beets and onions.

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.

Daucus carota subsp. sativus. One of the most dependable, storage carrots for use in poorer soils. Roots are beautifully tapered with rich orange color. Best flavor in our blind taste tests. Weed continuously.

Companion plants include: peas, lettuce, onions, garlic, tomatoes.

Solanum melongena. A true heirloom from early 20th century Florida. Upright plants with large dark purple fruits high off the ground. Drought and disease resistant.

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

Companion plants include dill, chamomile, sage, peppermint, beets and onions.

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

Companion plants include carrots and radishes.

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

Companion plants include carrots and radishes.

Abelmoschus esculentus. Maybe the most popular okra variety for 80 years. 4-ft. plants produce an abundance of dark green, grooved pods. Pick when 2.5 to 3" long, tender and young. 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, the best suited for southern climates. Medium-sized, Vidalia-style.

Companion plants include: beets, lettuce, tomatoes, strawberries, chamomile. Dislikes: peas, beans.

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.

Companion plants include: beans, corn, carrots, radishes and turnips.

Cucurbita moschata. Tan, 8-10" fruits with rich orange flesh. Improved and selected variety with richer flavor and larger yields. Probably the most popular winter squash.

Companion plants include: corn, nasturtiums.

Solanum lycopersicum. Indeterminate. Delicious, 12–18 oz., cat-faced fruits. Harvest when half-green and still firm. Iridescent purple with black shoulders. Interiors are part black with juicy yet meaty taste and texture. From Krymsk on the Black Sea.

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! 80 Days.

Ocimum basilicum. Specially selected strain from the mountains of northern Italy. More tolerant of cold climates than other varieties. Deep, rich basil flavor. Silky, dark-green leaves that should be pinched back to provide summer-long pleasure from the same plant. 12-18" tall.

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. Biennial. Frost Tolerance - Good

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. A fast grower with deep roots, excellent for clay or heavy soils.

Tagetes patula.  Beautiful mix of French and African marigolds, blended to enhance bloom season and increase diversity. Traditional bold red, tawny orange, rich gold, and lemony yellow blossoms brighten gardens while repelling insects. Great for in-ground or container gardens. Will grow almost anywhere without being invasive.  Can be grown as a cover crop. Easy to grow. 12-14".

Companion plants: Good for asparagus, eggplant, melons, potatoes, squash, and tomatoes. Dislikes: beans.

Tropaeolum minor. Edible. 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. Great conversation starter at the dinner table.

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

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