Page 7 of artichoke, beans, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cardoon, carrots by Heirloom Seeds

8 corn zea maze soil ph 6.0 plant after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is quite warm 65 degrees f planting in soil that has not warmed sufficiently will cause the seeds to rot before they will sprout sow seeds 1 deep every 12 in a sunny location rows should be 2 to 3 feet apart thin to one plant every 12 inches for proper germination plant at least 4 rows o561 ashworth 70-85 days this new york heirloom produces sweet 7 inch ears filled with crisp golden colored kernels a great early variety that has excellent flavor pkt 1 oz certified organic $2.50 57 bloody butcher 100-120 days a very decorative heirloom that dates back to 1845 the large 10 to 12 foot stalks each hold 2 to 6 ears of beautiful red kernels striped with a darker red color good for flour cornmeal or corn-on-the-cob if picked when young pkt 1 oz $1.50 58 blue hopi 75-110 days an heirloom flint corn used as a traditional staple of the hopi indians in northern arizona the bushy 5 foot stalks yield 8 to 10 inch ears with smooth blue kernels a good choice for making corn flour pkt 1 oz $1.50 59 broom corn sorghum vulgare 100 days this stately redseeded heirloom will surely enchant you just as ben franklin was years ago an ornamental sorghum that grows 5½ feet tall it makes delightful old-fashioned brooms as well as lovely dried arrangements pkt 200 seeds $1.50 560 broom corn multi-color sorghum vulgare 100 days a delightful mix of earth-tone shades including brown mahogany deep red and amber on tall 7 to 9 foot stalks lovely in the garden but equally delightful in dried flower bouquets pkt 200 seeds $1.50 52 country gentleman 95 days a delicious old fashioned shoe peg variety first introduced in 1890 the 7 foot stalks yield irregularly spaced 7 ears of white kernels it makes the best creamed corn ever but also excellent on the cob pkt 1½ oz $1.50 o52 1½ oz certified organic $2.50 51 golden bantam 83 days first introduced in 1902 the 4½ 5½ plants yield sweet yellow kernels on 6½ to 7 inch ears excellent quality try some for that good old-fashioned corn-on-the-cob flavor pkt 2 oz $1.50 55 hickory king white 105 days stalks grow 8 feet tall with large white kernels on 8-9 inch ears excellent variety for making corn meal hominy or corn nuts can also be used as a roasting corn when picked young pkt 2 oz $1.50 54 indian 100 days the strong 6 to 8 foot stalks have large decorative ears each with a rainbow of color combinations this very productive ornamental corn is excellent for decorating pkt 2 oz $1.50 50 squaw 105 days ornamental flint corn with kernels in lovely shades of yellow red orange and blue large ears with strong stalks may also be ground for corn meal showing little sign of color excellent for fall decorations pkt 2 oz $1.50 53 stowell s evergreen 100 days the standard white variety sweet corn first introduced in 1848 ears are 8 inches long and filled with tender sweet tasting kernels great eaten on the cob a favorite for picnics and cookouts pkt 1½ oz $1.50 56 trucker s favorite 100 days white dent corn that can be eaten fresh as roasting ears the stalks grow 8 to 9 feet and have 810 inch ears with 14-18 rows of kernels the dried kernels can be ground for flour or used as livestock feed pkt 2 oz $1.50 cucumbers soil ph 5.5 to 6.5 plant outside 1 to 2 weeks after the last spring frost we recommend growing cucumbers on a trellis for ease of harvesting and more thorough pest control plant 2-3 seeds every 8 to 12 inches as the plants grow they may need a little help at first guiding them up the trellis 510 armenian cucumis melo 50-75 days these mildly flavored light green heavily ribbed fruits grow 24-36 and will twist and turn if allowed to grow on the ground straight if grown on a trellis best if picked when 12-18 inches long pkt 60 seeds $1.15 o519 boothby s blonde cucumis sativus 60 days this heirloom originated from the boothby family of maine the 6-8 inch creamy yellow fruits are crisp and tasty with small black spines a good slicing cuke pkt 30 seeds certified organic $1.85 513 boston pickling improved cucumis sativus 52 days an old reliable variety that bears continually if kept picked the high yielding plants have blocky bright green fruits that are resistant to mosaic virus and cucumber scale great for homemade pickles pkt 60 seeds $1.15 514 delikatesse cucumis sativus 60 days a german favorite that bears an abundant supply of delicious pale green 10 inch fruits the medium sized rounded cukes have excellent taste and make great pickles when small or use as slicers when larger pkt 60 seeds $1.15 o523 double yield 55-60 days introduced in 1924 this heavy yielding variety is a great choice for gherkins and dills the slim 6x2 inch fruits are smooth and crisp a very prolific cropper pkt 15 seeds certified organic $1.85 512 homemade pickles cucumis sativus 55 days excellent variety for pickling the bush type plants produce solid crisp small white spined 5½ inch fruits pick regularly to maintain production pkt 60 seeds $1.15 o521 japanese climbing cucumis sativus 60 days a japanese favorite first introduced to the u.s in 1892 the crunchy 8x3 inch light green fruits are good for fresh eating or pickling keep the vines well picked for a continuous harvest all season long pkt 15 seeds certified organic $1.85 504 lemon cucumis sativus 65 days this old heirloom variety was first introduced in 1894 the small lemon shaped cucumbers are pale yellow when mature with mild crisp white flesh pkt 60 seeds $1.15 o504 60 seeds certified organic $1.85 502 long green improved cucumis sativus 65 days first introduced in 1870 the 10-12 inch dark green fruits abound on this old fashioned variety a strong vigorous slicing cucumber pkt 60 seeds $1.15 501 marketmore 76 cucumis sativus 70 days the straight dark green with white spines 9 fruits do well in the summer heat resistant to scab mosaic virus downy and powdery mildew alternaria leaf spot and anthracnose an excellent slicing cucumber pkt 60 seeds $1.15 522 mexican sour gherkin melothria scabra 65 days this tasty cuke may become your favorite the 1-2 inch watermelonshaped fruits have good cucumber flavor with a slight taste of sour homemade pickles expect a large crop from this heirloom pkt 15 seeds $1.85 516 muncher cucumis sativus 59-65 days this prolific variety bears smooth medium green 9 inch fruits on strong vigorous vines the tender cukes are burpless and never bitter pkt 30 seeds $1.15 o516 30 seeds certified organic $1.85

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