contents artichoke cardoon asparagus basil beans pole snap beans pole dry beans bush snap shell beans bush dry beans lima beans butterbeans fava beans runner beans beets broccoli brussels sprouts cabbage cantaloupe see listing under melons carrots cauliflower celery celeriac chicory see endive collards corn cucumbers eggplant endive gourds kale kohl rabi leeks lettuce melons cantaloupe muskmelon watermelon mustard greens okra onion parsley parsnips peas edible podded peas garden peas cowpeas or southern-type peas peppers sweet peppers hot pepper varieties pumpkins radishes rhubarb rutabaga salsify spinach squash summer squash winter squash sunflower swiss chard tomatoes paste types small fruited varieties other tomato relatives a.w livingston tomato varieties turnips herb seeds flower seeds special event seed favors seed saving starting supplies ordering information policies warranties etc why heirloom op seeds victory seed co growing guide 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 8 8 9 9 10 11 11 12
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tender and smooth skinned with small edible reddish green tops 3040011 4 gram sampler 1.95 3040012 7 gram packet 2.95 detroit dark red 58 days introduced in the united states in 1892 the detroit dark red is said to be the most popular garden variety today its origins are based on the european early blood turnip very good right out of the garden canned or pickled globe shaped excellent deep blood-red color sweet smooth and tender 3040021 4 gram sampler 1.95 3040022 7 gram packet 2.95 early wonder tall top 55 days this variety yields crimson-red flesh with flattened globe-shaped roots and tall bright dark green succulent tops you can use the tender leaves for greens and the dark red roots for salads pickled borscht or cooked originally introduced to the united states in 1811 3040031 4 gram sampler 1.95 3040032 7 gram packet 2.95 ruby queen 55 days popular in the northeast and as a canning variety performs well in poor soil the beets are round with smoo
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reid s yellow dent 115 days once the most popular variety in the corn belt it has big ears of large yellow kernels mainly used for flour meal and feed robert reid and his son james developed the variety after moving from ohio to tazwell county il in 1846 he brought with him a large late red corn known as gordon hopkins it did poorly but crossed with a local early yellow dent corn resulting it this famous variety about 90 seeds/oz 3140071 1 ounce sampler 2.75 3140072 2 ounce packet 3.95 sunshine sweet 75 days developed at the north dakota a.e.s by dr a f yeager as a stabilized cross of `golden bantam [1902 w atlee burpee and `gill s early market [gill bros seed co portland or bred to thrive in shorter growing seasons the stalks grow to about 5½ feet with ears setting about one foot from the ground the ears are 6 to 8 inches long with 12 rows of golden yellow kernels originally released in 1927 it remained very popular under several name variations until seed companie
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tom thumb butterhead-type 70 days very compact plants with small tennis ball sized heads the leaves are medium green slightly crumpled with creamy yellow centers dating back to the 1830s it is one of the oldest american varieties still available does well in containers indoors and out 3240151 1 gram sampler 1.85 3240152 4 gram packet 3.35 waldmann s green leaf-type 50 days large frilled leaves the plants are productive and uniform and do well in the garden or greenhouse 3240161 1 gram sampler 1.85 3240162 4 gram packet 3.35 winter density romaine-type 65 days the heads of this variety are dark-green heavy and compact reaching ten inches they are slow to bolt and tolerant of some frost making it suitable for summer and winter gardens 3240171 1 gram sampler 1.85 3240172 4 gram packet 3.35 thick sweet salmon-colored flesh 3250091 1 gram sampler 2.25 3250092 2 gram packet 3.35 eden gem 90 days introduced in 1881 the fruits are 2 to 3 pounds h
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back to the 1880s and is reportedly the earliest of all the plants are 24 to 36 inches tall and grow well in cool soils there are typically 5 to 8 smooth peas in each round pod not a super sweet variety and classically used for canning or freezing also fine fresh or dry in 80 days for soups seeds are smooth 3300021 1 ounce sampler 1.95 3300022 3 ounce packet 3.65 freezonian 60 days this cross of `thomas laxton with `world s record was a 1948 all american selection the vines are vigorous 36 to 48 inches tall with heavy yields of three-inch pods containing 7 to 8 peas high sugar content they should be trellised for best results wrinkled seed 3300131 1 ounce sampler 1.95 3300132 3 ounce packet 3.65 green arrow 70 days popular with commercial processors and home gardeners as it has high yields and freezes well has an excellent flavor and exhibits disease resistance pods average about 4 inches in length with 9 to 11 peas on 24 to 28 inch vines wrinkled seed 3300201
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salsify trapopogon spp approximately 100 seeds/gram salsify can take up to 21 days to germinate since they are a root crop they prefer deep stone-free soil the seeds frequently fail if they are not kept consistently wet until the seedlings are established plant as early in the spring as the ground can be worked loosen soil to a depth of 18 inches plant 3 seeds every 6 inches and cover the seeds with ½ inch of soil in rows 12 inches apart when the plants are well established thin seedlings to one plant every 6 inches the roots are ready for harvesting from mid-october onwards but are hardy and can be left in the soil until needed well into april they keep about one week in the fridge check out our web site for recipes and more information mammoth sandwich island 120 days a very interesting european favorite the roots resemble a poorly developed parsnip some think that they taste like asparagus or that they have a subtle taste of oysters a nutritional crop 3350011 2 gram sampler
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ounces when the plants are pruned the fruits ripen from the bottom of the plant up taste is mild and sweet cherokee chocolate 3400911 80 days indeterminate sets fruit that are the same size as cherokee purple but the color dark crimson red with shoulders that are brownish-black it appears to be a stable skin color mutation of cherokee purple excellent flavor and flesh texture sweet slightly tart firm but very juicy flesh nice slicer cherokee green 3401341 86 days indeterminate similar to cherokee purple or cherokee chocolate in plant habit fruit shape and size and flavor but the interior ripens bright green and the skin takes on a yellowish hue when ripe cherokee purple 3400251 80 days indeterminate given to craig lehoullier by j d green of tennessee it is at least 100 years old and was originally grown by the cherokee the fruits are large 12 to 16 ounces dark pink with darker purple shoulders excellent complex flavor slight sweet aftertaste perfect slicer for tomato sand
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wood s famous brimmer 3401581 76 days indeterminate a release by t w wood sons seed company richmond virginia sometime before 1924 the pink flattened-globe shaped fruits averaged about 12 ounces but reportedly can reach 2-1/2 pounds grown out from accession number nsl 5793 yellow ailsa craig 3401201 85 days indeterminate the fruits are yellow globe-shaped juicy sweet and weigh 2 to 3 ounces our parent stock source was accession number pi 289301 and it was listed as originating in hungary yellow lemon 3401211 85 days indeterminate the regular leaf plants produce fruits that are yellow globeshaped juicy sweet weigh 2 to 4 ounces and grow in clusters of 3 to 6 fruits our parent stock source was pi 146092 and it was listed as originating in iran yellow stuffer 3400691 80 days indeterminate unique bell pepper shape fruits with large open centers that are ribbed green shouldered and weighing between 4 to 8 ounces excellent as stuffing tomatoes as the name implies resistance adap
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the garden in spring and harvested in the fall the bulb has a sweet celery flavor with a hint of anise licorice the bulbs can be baked or boiled in soups or stews and can also be used raw in garden salads the leaves and stalks are also useful for flavoring if you are live in an area with mild winters plant in the summer to enjoy winter harvests perennial zones 6 to 11 4000181 ½ gram 1.55 horehound marrubium vulgare the grey leaves are wormwood scented with a bitter taste used for flavoring honey and dried leaves in tea desserts baking and cough candy visit victorysweets.com horehound has been used for centuries to treat coughs and sore throats perennial zones 4 to 8 4000431 1/10 gram 2.45 hyssop hyssopus officinalis hyssop has been used for its medicinal properties since ancient times used as a gargle or in lozenge form it helps to relieve sore throats and coughing perennial zones 3 to 9 4000191 1/10 gram 1.55 lavender english lavandula vera dried lavender flowers are
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thank you so much for your support about organic and certified naturally grown we live on a farm that has been in our family for five generations it is sacred to us and we consider ourselves stewards of this piece of the earth we have gardened and farmed using organic and sustainable methods since it was a grassroots movement in the 70s and 80s however when the national organic program was implemented in 2002 farmers like us that once proudly referred to ourselves as organic were no longer allowed to do so unless we became certified by a usda sanctioned agency the costs associated with usda certification both in terms of money and paperwork requirements is simply too great for many small farmers they pose an economic barrier instead we have gone through the process of having our farm listed as certified naturally grown certified naturally grown cng was created to address the challenges that smaller diversified organic farms face when considering the usda s organic program
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