Page 5 of peppers, pumpkins, radish, rutabaga, southern favorites, salsify, spinach by Heirloom Seeds

spinach spinacia oleracea 19 soil ph 6.5 to 7.0 sow the seeds outside 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost once the seeds sprout thin to one plant every 3 inches 911 america 50 days this all american selection winner of 1952 stays sweet even in warm weather the dark green crumpled leaves grow rapidly on these 8 inch plants delicious pkt 100 seeds $1.15 913 bloomsdale long standing 46 days first introduced in 1908 the thick-textured leaves are of fine quality very crinkled and dark green in color a slow bolting spinach that is heavy yielding pkt 400 seeds $1.15 o913 400 seeds certified organic $1.85 918 bloomsdale savoy 45-50 days the large medium green savoyed leaves are of high quality and resistant to blight and blue mold very cold hardy excellent spinach for fall harvests pkt 400 seeds $1.15 910 giant thick leafed 55 days this old variety has dark green leaves on spreading plants a very prolific spinach that has huge thick smooth leaves a slow bolting spinach pkt 400 seeds $1.15 915 new zealand tetragonia expansa 55-70 days not a true spinach but similar in flavor and use a european favorite since the 1770 s the large plants have small fleshy green leaves that are sweet and tasty thrives in hot weather pkt 35 seeds $1.15 909 strawberry spinach chenopodium capitatum 40 days also known as strawberry blite the delicate saw-toothed leaves and stems grow on 1½ plants and are equally delicious eaten raw or steamed the tiny red fruits on the plants are tasty in salads pkt 75 seeds $1.15 917 viroflay 45 days this heirloom dates back to 1885 the dark green crisp smooth leaves of this variety can grow 10 x 8 wide at the base this variety has the low acid taste many prefer pkt 400 seeds $1.15 squash summer cucurbita pepo soil ph 6.0 to 7.0 sow the seeds outside after all danger of frost has passed plant the summer squash seeds 1 deep about 4 apart and at least 4 away from other vegetable rows sow the winter squash seeds 1 deep 4 apart in rows 5-6 apart both grow best in full sun 9012 early prolific straightneck 50 days an easy to grow variety that keeps producing all season long the straight bright yellow fruits are best picked when 5 inches long delicious pkt 20 seeds $1.15 o9012 20 seeds certified organic $1.85 90 italian vegetable marrow 60 days fruit is dark green with light green stripes best picked when 8 long a good heirloom variety that s used just like zucchini pkt 20 seeds $1.15 91 white patty pan 55 days a very prolific early squash the flat 7 fruit has deeply scalloped edges and tender white flesh a favorite of the north american indian tribes pkt 20 seeds $1.15 94 zucchini black 45 days fruits are dark green-black in color and should be picked when about 6 8 long these bush plants will produces all summer long pkt 20 seeds $1.15 93 zucchini dark green 55 days straight dark green mottled fruits have delicious greenish white flesh best picked when 6-7 inches long compact bush plants take up less room in the garden pkt 20 seeds $1.15 o93 20 seeds certified organic $1.85 9007 zucchini golden 55 days these bush plants produce beautiful bright gold cylindrical fruits making a nice contrast to the usual squash colors pkt 20 seeds $1.15 92 yellow crookneck 60 days this old variety has a 9005 zucchini round 45 days tasty bush variety that grows distinctive buttery flavor and a deep yellow color with a curved neck many greenish/grey 2½ inch globe shaped fruit great for stuffing and plump blossom end tasty pkt 20 seeds $1.15 pkt 20 seeds $1.15 o92 20 seeds certified organic $1.85 winter squash 9006 blue hubbard cucurbita maxima 120 days this old time new england variety grows huge 15-30 lb fruit with blue/gray/green skin and finely grained yellow-orange flesh a good keeper pkt 15 seeds $1.15 98 buttercup cucurbita maxima 100 days this turban shaped heirloom was introduced in 1920 the 4 to 5 pound dark green fruit has thick dry orange flesh excellent tasting variety pkt 20 seeds $1.15 9001 butternut cucurbita moschata 90 days the 3-5 pound tan bottle-shaped fruit has great tasting golden orange flesh a favorite variety of early american gardeners stores well pkt 20 seeds $1.15 o9001 20 seeds certified organic $1.85 9008 long island cheese cuburbita moschata 71-108 days resembles a wheel of cheese the 6-10 pound flat ribbed buff colored fruits are great keepers a favorite for pie making pkt 15 seeds $1.15 o9014 pennsylvania dutch crookneck c moschata 100 days the neck of this large 10-20 pound squash contains thick sweet orange flesh perfect for slicing baking or scooping for pies an easy-to-cook variety that s a favorite of the pa dutch pkt 10 seeds certified organic $1.85 more varieties at 9010 queensland blue cuburbita maxima 100-120 days delightful winter squash that hails from australia the blue skinned fruits are flat deeply ribbed and weigh 12-20 lbs at maturity the semi-sweet flesh is very flavorful and rich a good keeper pkt 10 seeds $1.15 9002 spaghetti cucurbita pepo 100 days inside of fruit are strands of squash that can be eaten like spaghetti after cooking remove strands and serve just like pasta unique pkt 20 seeds $1.15 o9002 20 seeds certified organic $1.85 96 sweet potato squash cucurbita pepo 100 days fruits are 6 to 8 inches long and 3 inches in diameter perfect for serving 1 or 2 people very sweet pkt 20 seeds $1.15 97 table queen cucurbita pepo 80 days this heirloom was first introduced in 1913 this acorn type squash has dark green skin and sweet yellow flesh that grows on 6-8 vines sweet tasty pkt 20 seeds $1.15 9015 turk s turban c maxima 90-100 days highly decorative and colorful this heirloom dates to pre-1800 the 5-8 lb fruits have a distinctive cap on top is visually appealing with its beautiful red orange and yellow markings fair table quality excellent for autumn displays pkt 15 seeds $1.15 www.heirloomseeds.com

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