Phaseolus vulgaris. Dark-green, round, 5" pods are delicious! Or allow mature beans to turn white and serve in soups and stews.

Phaseolus acutifolius. The Southwest's true native bean. Among the most heat and drought-tolerant desert crops. Matures quickly. Tepary beans are much higher in fiber and protein that other beans. Commercially cultivated by the Gila River Indian Community.

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. capitata. Beautiful, red version of the famous golden acre with larger, 2-3 lb. heads. Red Acre takes 2 weeks more to mature, but stores better and longer in root cellars or refrigerators.

Brassica oleracea v. capitata. Brassica oleracea var. sabauda. Savoy cabbage matures later than other cabbages, but survives late enough to be harvested after frost, even in snow. Heavily crumpled drum-shaped heads.

Zea mays v. indurata. Magic translucent flint corn going viral worldwide. Even has its own Facebook page.

Solanum melongena. A 1948 heirloom. Large plants and large purple, pearl-shaped fruits. Does well in hot and humid regions. Developed by the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station at Gainesville, FL. Frost Tolerance - Little-to-None.

Lagenaria siceraria. The famous bottle-shaped gourd you can grow for birdhouses! Give them plenty of room or trellis.

Brassica oleracea. Hardy, plants with ruffled, blue-green leaves. Easy to mulch for winter storage in the garden.

Capsicum annuum. Blocky 3", purple to green to red bell peppers. Productive and early.

Raphanus sativus. The best home garden variety for fresh eating. Crisp, red roots are 3" long with tidy white tips. Flesh is white, crisp and only mildly pungent.

Cucurbirta pepo. Picture-perfect yellow squash with gracefully arched stems. Produces abundantly. Harvest early as baby squash or wait until 5-6" long for slicing.

Cucurbirta pepo. Bush zucchini with straight, smooth, dark-green fruits. Best when harvested at 6-8". Pale greenish-white flesh. Vigorous.

Beta vulgaris. Fordhook outperformed all swiss chards in our trials. Dark-green, savoyed leaves. Enlarged white stems with crisp and delicate flavor that reminds us of a mild celery. Plant early and often.

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. The legendary tomato that helped developer pay off his home mortgage in the 1930s. Slightly flattened, meaty, pink-red fruits range fruits range from 2.5 to 4 lbs! Plants are somewhat disease-resistant and bear continuously.

Solanum lycopersicum. Indeterminate. A high-yielding, Italian plum tomato at home in the weather extremes, both hot and cold, of the Southwest. Large, 4" long, blocky, pear-shaped fruits. Delicious fresh. Great for processing. Dry like apricots in half. 65-75 days from transplant. 

Solanum lycopersicum. Indeterminate. Italy. Long vines produce abundant yields of bright, red, 3 inch, 5-6 oz, plum-shaped fruit over a long season. Thick walls, very few seeds, and little juice makethis the premier canning tomato to this day in Italy.

Pisum arvense. Survives winters to provide nutritious spring greens.

Rudbeckia hirta. 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.

Papaver rhoeas. Brilliant red to pink, crinkled flowers on slender, hairy stems. This classic poppy will grow almost anywhere without being invasive. Easy to grow. 18-24".

Cosmos bipinnatus. Good weed competitor, does well in heavy soils, and fixes 70-125 lb of Nitrogen/acre. Attracts beneficial insects to the growing area at the start of the season.

This mixture is composed of long-lasting flowers. Nothing brightens up a room like a vase of fresh flowers. Mix contains both annuals and perennials to provide cut flowers for many years to come.

Tagetes patula. Orgins: France. Traditional red, yellow and orange blossoms brighten gardens while repelling insects. Will grow almost anywhere without being invasive.

Zinnia elegans. A must for every cutting garden. Produces 4-6" single, semi-double, and double flowers. A mix of yellows, roses, scarlet, green, orange, pink, red, purple, and coral. Height 40-50" 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!