• Crimson Forest is a rare heirloom
  
  - Dark red, burgundy, and purple colors
  
  - Excellent for many culinary creations
  
  - Grows well in containers and small spaces
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 60 days
  
  Onion Seeds | Onions are easy to grow, have a fairly short growing period and take up little space in the garden. Plant onions 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in double rows, leaving 6 to 10 inches between rows.
  
  Click here for complete Onion grow guide

• The Cinderella is an old heirloom from France - looks just like the coach in the Cinderella fairy tale
  
  - Plant produces medium-sized 25 lb. red/orange pumpkins
  
  - This pumpkin has delicious flesh
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 100-110 days

Additional Details

The word pumpkin originates from the word pepon, which is Greek for “large melon". The French adapted this word to pompon, which the British changed to pumpion and later American colonists changed that to the word we use today, "pumpkin".

 

• The Yellow Paris is a very large pumpkin
  
  - An old heirloom variety from France
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 100 days

Additional Details

The word pumpkin originates from the word pepon, which is Greek for “large melon". The French adapted this word to pompon, which the British changed to pumpion and later American colonists changed that to the word we use today, "pumpkin".

 

• Also known as "Slippery Snake"
  
  
• Grows long light green snake-like shaped gourds
  
  
• Grows as a long vine
  
  
• If you like to grow gourds then you'll be sure to appreciate this one

• Basil sprouts are extremely easy to grow!
• Ready to eat in as little as a week.
  
• Great addition to many culinary creations.
• Excellent flavor and fragrance.

You may also be interested in:  Purple Basil Sprouts & Micro-greens

 

• Basil sprouts are extremely easy to grow!
• Ready to eat in as little as a week.
  
• Great addition to many culinary creations.
• Excellent flavor and fragrance.

You may also be interested in:  Green Basil Sprouts & Micro-Greens

These delicious sprouts are popular and common as an integral part of Asian cuisine. Mung bean sprouts are quite thick and are crunchy with a nutty taste – mild and fresh. These can be served with salads, sprinkled as crunchy toppings, used in stir-fry, or simply enjoyed by themselves.

• (Citrullus lanatus) This is a HUGE watermelon variety that can grow up to 200 LBS! 
  
  - Very flavorful crisp bright red flesh
  
  - The rind is striped and resistant to bruising
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 95 days
  
  
• Best Months to Plant  |  [April - June]  Watermelons are heat-loving plants that need lots of sun. They grow on a long vine, so make sure to give them plenty of space to roam around.
  
  
  
  

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One of the BEST fertilizers you will come across is EPSOM salts. Just mix into your soil and see amazing results!

Read: How and Why you should add Epsom Salts to Soil Now
 
EPSOM salts contain both magnesium and sulfur, two very important elements required for healthy plant growth.

When used in your garden as a natural source of magnesium... roses, tomatoes and peppers will thrive!  You'll see your plants develop more "bushy", and deeper in color. Some gardeners boast their plants develop more blooms which will in turn provide larger yields of fruit especially on those tomato and pepper plants.

Here are some ways to use EPSOM salts in the garden:

• METHOD #1:   When planting, add one tablespoon (equivalent to 1 sampler pack) of EPSOM salts into the hole you've created,
  
  
• METHOD #2: Try mixing one tablespoon of EPSOM salts into a one gallon container filled with water. Now water the roots of your plant, directly after planting. Avoid getting this mixture on the leaves
  
  

Want to learn more? 

Read: How and Why you really should add Epsom Salts to to your soil Now
Read: Introduction to Fertilizers
Read: Introduction to Soil Amendements

How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  Plant 6 to 8 weeks before your first hard frost.  In southern areas, February or March can be a better time to plant.

Key Planting Info:

• Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
• Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
• Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
• Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.

Click here for a more detailed Garlic Grow Guide ->

This heirloom garlic has medium to large bulb. 

• Beautifully bright white skin with light rose-colored streaked cloves
• Very attractive for braiding.
• Excellent flavor.
• Strong flavor.
• In rich soil, cloves can lose their rosy hue.
• This variety of garlic has long shelf-life and will store well into next spring or even summer.

How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  Plant 6 to 8 weeks before your first hard frost.  In southern areas, February or March can be a better time to plant.

Key Planting Info:

• Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
• Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
• Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
• Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.

Click here for a more detailed Garlic Grow Guide ->

This heirloom garlic has medium to large bulb.

• Rose-colored cloves in very smooth bright-white bulbs.
• Mild flavor
• Beautiful garlic to braid!
• The longest-storing garlic we sell.
• Fast-growing garlic.
• Very popular in western and southern US and in France and Italy.
  

How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  Plant 6 to 8 weeks before your first hard frost.  In southern areas, February or March can be a better time to plant.

Key Planting Info:

• Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
• Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
• Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
• Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.

Click here for a more detailed Garlic Grow Guide ->

Mugwort, Herb

• 85 days.
• Artemisia vulgaris.
• Perennial.
• Plant produces beautiful fragrant leaves.
• Used to make tea to treat menstrual and menopausal problem.
• Stimulates and improves memory.
• Easy to grow.
  

Quick Overview

How to Plant Bulb Onions

Onion bulbs are quite hardy and can withstand 20° F frost. They should be set out 4-6 weeks prior to the last expected frost. When your plants arrive they should appear to be quite dry. DO NOT WET THEM NOR STICK THEIR ROOTS IN WATER. Unpack them and store them in a cool, dry place until it is time to plant. They should last about 3 weeks kept this way. Do not worry that your plants seem dry. They will "shoot" new roots and new, green tops as soon as they are planted.

Quick Overview

Bronze yellow skin, mild, and sweet. Plant them close together if you want fast growing scallions.

They are technically long day onions. However, they can be grown anywhere, down south they will be more grown like big scallions.

How to Plant Bulb Onions

Onion bulbs are quite hardy and can withstand 20° F frost. They should be set out 4-6 weeks prior to the last expected frost. When your plants arrive they should appear to be quite dry. DO NOT WET THEM NOR STICK THEIR ROOTS IN WATER. Unpack them and store them in a cool, dry place until it is time to plant. They should last about 3 weeks kept this way. Do not worry that your plants seem dry. They will "shoot" new roots and new, green tops as soon as they are planted.

Quick Overview

Large globe with very thin, reddish-purple colored skin.
The white flesh is very firm and tinged with pink or purple highlights.
Fine strong flavor, vigorous.

They are technically long day onions. However, they can be grown anywhere, down south they will be more grown like big scallions.

How to Plant Bulb Onions

Onion bulbs are quite hardy and can withstand 20° F frost. They should be set out 4-6 weeks prior to the last expected frost. When your plants arrive they should appear to be quite dry. DO NOT WET THEM NOR STICK THEIR ROOTS IN WATER. Unpack them and store them in a cool, dry place until it is time to plant. They should last about 3 weeks kept this way. Do not worry that your plants seem dry. They will "shoot" new roots and new, green tops as soon as they are planted.

About this variety:

• One of the best tasting of the fingerling potato varieties.
• It has rosy-buff skin with deep yellow flesh (blushed with red).
• Excellent for potato salad.
• Produces lots of medium-sized, well-clustered potatoes.
• Very good roasted over the coals.
• The tubers are long-keeping and the vines are very vigorous.
• Be careful not too overcrowd this variety.

 

We do not use chemicals to prevent our potatoes from sprouting. So the seed potatoes you order may have already begun to sprout when they arrive. This is okay-in fact some consider it desirable.

How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  Plant 6 to 8 weeks before your first hard frost.  In southern areas, February or March can be a better time to plant.

Key Planting Info:

• Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
• Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
• Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
• Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.

Click here for a more detailed Garlic Grow Guide ->

How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  Plant 6 to 8 weeks before your first hard frost.  In southern areas, February or March can be a better time to plant.

Key Planting Info:

• Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
• Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
• Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
• Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.

Click here for a more detailed Garlic Grow Guide ->

NOTE:  We do not use chemicals to prevent our potatoes from sprouting. So the seed potatoes you order may have already begun to sprout when they arrive. This is okay-in fact some consider it desirable.

• These seeds produces good yields of 2 lb heads of cabbage in the shape of a cone.
  
  - Excellent flavor and very sweet.
  
  - Open pollinated heirloom variety.
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65-75 days
  
  
• Cabbage Seeds | ❄️ Cabbage is an annual cool-season crop, hardy to frost and light freezes. A smaller cabbage head has better flavor and can stay in the field longer without splitting. To keep them small, plant close together or, when the head is almost full, give the plant a sharp twist to break up the roots. 😀 Cabbage is a wide spreading foliage plant with handsome leaves that form a tight, hard ball head on a strong central stem. Young plants may bolt if grown at 50F for a long time; however mature plants of late varieties improve flavor in cold weather.
  
  Click here for complete Cabbage grow guide

Did you know? Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C! It also contains significant amounts of glutamine, an amino acid that has anti-inflammatory properties. Cabbage can also be included in dieting programs, as it is a low calorie food.

The Pumpkin Wee Bee Little variety is a compact and productive cultivar that has gained popularity among gardeners for its unique characteristics and suitability for small spaces. This variety is particularly well-suited for urban gardening, container gardening, and small garden plots, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

One of the most notable features of the Pumpkin Wee Bee Little is its size. Typically, the fruits reach a diameter of about 3 to 4 inches, making them ideal for decorative purposes, culinary use, or as part of a harvest display. The plants themselves are bushy and compact, usually growing to a height of 12 to 18 inches, which allows for efficient space utilization in the garden.

• Mini pumpkins about the size of a grapefruit
  
  
• Weigh about 14 ounces each pumpkin
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days

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Additional Details

The word pumpkin originates from the word pepon, which is Greek for “large melon". The French adapted this word to pompon, which the British changed to pumpion and later American colonists changed that to the word we use today, "pumpkin".
 

• These seeds produces a medium-to-large hard round heads of cabbage
  
  - Suitable for spring, summer, and fall crops
  
  - Cold hardy
  
  - Stores well. Suitable for home gardens and market growers
  
  - Perfect for Kraut recipes
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days
  
  
• Cabbage Seeds | ❄️ Cabbage is an annual cool-season crop, hardy to frost and light freezes. A smaller cabbage head has better flavor and can stay in the field longer without splitting. To keep them small, plant close together or, when the head is almost full, give the plant a sharp twist to break up the roots. 😀 Cabbage is a wide spreading foliage plant with handsome leaves that form a tight, hard ball head on a strong central stem. Young plants may bolt if grown at 50F for a long time; however mature plants of late varieties improve flavor in cold weather.
  
  Click here for complete Cabbage grow guide

Additional Details

Did you know? Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C! It also contains significant amounts of glutamine, an amino acid that has anti-inflammatory properties. Cabbage can also be included in dieting programs, as it is a low calorie food.

The Calypso Tomato is often referred to as a “common salad tomato". Calypso is tolerant of heat and humidity, and great for Southern gardens.

• Common tomato flavor
• Common tomato color
• Heat tolerant
• Great for Southern gardens

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Indeterminate, trellis support, regular pruning 
• Tomato size: Medium
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-80 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

The Orange Oxheart Tomato is what you call eye candy. High yields of deep orange heart-shaped fruits glowing against a backdrop of emerald green leaves provide a stunning visual in any garden. They’re tasty, too. Meaty, fruity, juicy slicers grow and ripen all summer long, giving you more time for more eyefuls. 

You may also like: Pink Oxheart Tomatoes ⟐ Yellow Oxheart Tomatoes 

• Sweet and juicy
• Small seed core
• High yields
• Good fresh and cooked

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Indeterminate, trellis support, regular pruning 
• Tomato size: Large (1-2 lbs.)
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-85 days

Click here to view our full Tomato grow guide

Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

• The Chicago Warted Hubbard Warted squash is popular green skinned squash with orange flesh
  
• Very sweet and full of flavor - perfect for pies, canning, and processing.
  
• Ideal for any sized garden and easy to grow.
  
• Days to Maturity | 110 days
  
  

Additional Details

Though considered a vegetable in cooking, botanically speaking, squash is a fruit (being the receptacle for the plant's seeds). Squash can be served fresh (in salads) and cooked (squash stuffed with meat, fried squash, baked squash).
 

• The True Green Hubbard squash is popular 10 lb long dark bronze-green skinned squash
• Orange/Yellow flesh 
  
• Very sweet and full of flavor - perfect for pies and canning
  
• Ideal for any sized garden and easy to grow
  
• Days to Maturity | 110 days
  
  

Additional Details

Though considered a vegetable in cooking, botanically speaking, squash is a fruit (being the receptacle for the plant's seeds). Squash can be served fresh (in salads) and cooked (squash stuffed with meat, fried squash, baked squash).
 

Blueberry seeds from a certified organic blueberry farm in Kentucky, USA. 

Northern and Southern blueberry seed mix.

BLUEBERRY PLANTS ARE EASY TO GROW FROM SEEDS

These seeds have been stratified to get the highest possible germination rate. They are NON GMO.

Blueberry seeds are slow germinators, the first seeds will probably start to germinate in about a month, and finish germinating over the next 2-3 months.  Blueberries should be started in a separate container from other varieties that germinate quickly because they can take longer to sprout up.

The Aguadulce Fava Bean is a cold hardy broadbean that can also take a bit of heat. This 4' bush-type plant produces charming white and black flowers that turn into huge green pods with huge, creamy, nutty, protein-rich beans inside. Known as a dried bean, it’s also delicious when eaten fresh from the pod. With its edible leaves, high yields, and nitrogen-fixing properties, this is a gorgeous performer for fall and winter gardens in all grow zones.

• Easy to grow
• Cold hardy to 20 degrees F
  
• Nitrogen fixer
• Great for winter gardens

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Vicia faba
• Depth to plant seeds: 2" deep
• Spacing between plants: 4"-6" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 10-14 days
  
• Germination soil temps: 50F-65F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
  
• Frost hardy: Yes
• Planting season: Spring, fall, winter
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 2-4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-80 days when spring sown, 180 days when fall sown

Click here to view our full Bean grow guide

Good companion plants: Cabbage, Carrot, Lettuce, Parsley, Rosemary

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How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  Plant 6 to 8 weeks before your first hard frost.  In southern areas, February or March can be a better time to plant.

Key Planting Info:

• Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
• Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
• Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
• Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.

Click here for a more detailed Garlic Grow Guide ->

How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  Plant 6 to 8 weeks before your first hard frost.  In southern areas, February or March can be a better time to plant.

Key Planting Info:

• Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
• Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
• Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
• Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.

Click here for a more detailed Garlic Grow Guide ->

How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  Plant 6 to 8 weeks before your first hard frost.  In southern areas, February or March can be a better time to plant.

Key Planting Info:

• Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
• Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
• Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
• Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.

Click here for a more detailed Garlic Grow Guide ->

How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  

Key Planting Info:

• Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
• Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
• Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
• Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.

Click here for a more detailed Garlic Grow Guide ->

How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  

Key Planting Info:

• Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
• Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
• Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
• Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.

Click here for a more detailed Garlic Grow Guide ->

How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  Plant 6 to 8 weeks before your first hard frost.  In southern areas, February or March can be a better time to plant.

Key Planting Info:

• Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
• Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
• Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
• Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.

Click here for a more detailed Garlic Grow Guide ->

How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  Plant 6 to 8 weeks before your first hard frost.  In southern areas, February or March can be a better time to plant.

Key Planting Info:

• Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
• Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
• Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
• Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.

Click here for a more detailed Garlic Grow Guide ->

The Orange King Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) is a tender annual with a long 3-month blooming period. Produces huge 4"-5" double blossoms with small, oval mandarin-orange petals around a dark center. Grows 2'-3' tall on sturdy stems with lance-shaped foliage. Zingy as a long-lasting cut flower in a bouquet or vase.

• Life cycle: Annual
• Bloom season: Spring, summer, fall
• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Acclaim, affection, ambition, endurance, farewell, friendship, family bonds, power, remembrance, strength

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Zinnia elegans
• Hardiness zones: 2-11
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• Days to maturity: 60-70 days
• Cold stratify: No
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/4" deep
• Spacing between plants: 12"-18" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 5-7 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-75F
• Soil types: Sandy, loamy, rich, moist, well-drained
• Soil pH: 5.5-7.5
• Water needs: Average
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost tolerant: No
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes

The Foxglove flower (Digitalis purpurea) is a dramatic biennial. Produces towering 2'-3' spires of bell-shaped blossoms in shades of pink, purple, and white, often with contrasting speckles. Grows 3'-5' tall on sturdy stems with lance-shaped foliage. Perfect for a cottage garden.

Compounds found in the leaves are used to make the heart drug Digoxin, but the entire plant is poisonous and should not be ingested.

• Life cycle: Biennial
• Bloom season: Spring, summer
• Attracts: Birds, hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Ambition, creativity, energy, insincerity, intuition, pride

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Digitalis purpurea
• Hardiness zones: 4-9
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
• Days to maturity: 2nd year
• Cold stratify: Yes
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants:18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 20-30 days
• Germination soil temps: 65F-70F
• Soil types: Loamy, rich, well-drained
• Soil pH: 5.5-6.5
• Water needs: Average
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: No
• Deer resistant: Yes

The heat- and drought-tolerant, frost-hardy perennial Blue Flax (Linum perenne) produces small 1" light blue five-petal blossoms on 2'-3' wiry stems with delicate foliage. The flower lasts only for a day, opening at dawn and dropping its petals by mid-day. And then another blooms tomorrow.

• Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial
• Bloom season: Spring, summer
• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Creativity, domestication, purity, virtue, wisdom

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Linum perenne
• Hardiness zones: 4-9
• Planting season: Spring
• Days to maturity: 2nd year
• Cold stratify: Yes
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants: 12"-18" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-10 days
• Germination soil temps: 65F-75F
• Soil types: Sandy, loamy, well-drained
• Soil pH: 5.5-7.5
• Water needs: Average
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: No

The Arroyo Lupine (Lupinus succulentus) is a fast growing annual. It’s in the legume family, so it fixes nitrogen in the soil and is a great companion plant or cover crop for the vegetable garden. Produces dense spires of bright blue pea-sized blossoms with pink or white tips. Grows 2'-4' tall on sturdy stems with daisy-like palmate foliage. Put a few in a pot or plant in wide bands for a striking effect.

If consumed in large quantities, seeds can be toxic to people, pets, and livestock.

• Life cycle: Annual
• Bloom season: Spring, summer
• Attracts: Hummingbirds, birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Abundance, change, growth

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Lupinus succulentus
• Hardiness zones: 3-7
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• Days to maturity: 1st to 2nd year
• Cold stratify: No
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants: 12"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 15-75 days
• Germination soil temps: 55F-70F
• Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, rocky, moist, well-drained
• Soil pH: 6.1-7.8
• Water needs: Average
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes

The Russell Lupine Mix (Lupinus polyphyllus) is an easy-care perennial. It’s in the legume family, so it fixes nitrogen in the soil and is a great companion plant or cover crop for the vegetable garden. Produces upright stalks of pea-sized blossoms in various shades of blue, pink, purple, red, and yellow with contrasting tips. Grows 1'-3' tall on sturdy stems with daisy-like palmate foliage. Gorgeous in a pot or an entire field.

If consumed in large quantities, seeds can be toxic to people, pets, and livestock.

• Life cycle: Perennial
• Bloom season: Spring, summer
• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Abundance, change, growth

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Lupinus polyphyllus
• Hardiness zones: 3-7
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• Days to maturity: 1st or 2nd year
• Cold stratify: No
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants: 12"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 15-75 days
• Germination soil temps: 55-70
• Soil types: Sandy, loamy, moist, well-drained
• Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
• Water needs: Average
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes

The Texas Bluebonnet Lupine (Lupinus texensis) is so named because the blossoms resemble the bonnets worn by pioneer women. This low-growing annual is in the legume family, so it fixes nitrogen in the soil and is a great companion plant or cover crop for the vegetable garden. Produces upright spikes of pea-sized blossoms in rich blue with white tips, but can also pop up in shades of white, pink, purple, and maroon (“Aggiebonnet”). Grows 1'-1.5' tall on sturdy stems with daisy-like palmate foliage. Spectacular in a pot or blanketing an entire field. The state flower of Texas.

If consumed in large quantities, seeds can be toxic to people, pets, and livestock.

• Life cycle: Annual
• Bloom season: Spring
• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Abundance, change, growth

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Lupinus texensis
• Hardiness zones: 3-8
• Planting season: Fall
• Days to maturity: 1st or 2nd year
• Cold stratify: No
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants: 8"-12" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-30 days
• Germination soil temps: 55F-70F
• Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, silty, rocky, chalky, calcareous, dry, well-drained
• Soil pH: 7.5+
• Water needs: Low - do not overwater
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes

The Lunar White Carrot (Daucus carota) is a creamy-white carrot with a small core and mild, sweet flavor that grows 8"-12" long. Harvest sooner for smaller carrots. Half-hardy to frost and light freezes. Good steamed, roasted, and fresh.

• Sweet, mild flavor
• Size: 8"-12" long
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Days to maturity: 70-75
• Can be harvested sooner for mini carrots
  

Good companion plants: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chives, Lettuce, Onion, Parsley, Peas, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Tomato

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
  
• Spacing between plants: 2" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 65F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.8 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Hardiness: Half-hardy to frost and light freezes
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 16 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 70-75 days

The Hollow Crown Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) has a 100-year history as a delicious, hardy, versatile root vegetable. This relative to Carrots grows to 10"-12" with a smooth, white, tender root. Eaten raw, it’s nutty and sweet, turning buttery and slightly spicy when cooked. Hardy to frosts and freezes, which sweetens the flavor. Try them roasted or puréed and topped with Parmesan cheese.

• Sweet, nutty flavor
• Tender and buttery
• Sweeter after a frost
• Good fresh and cooked

Good companion plants: Anise, Bush Bean, Garlic, Lettuce, Onion, Oregano, Pea, Radish, Rosemary, Sage, Tomato, Wormwood

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Pastinaca sativa
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/4" deep
• Spacing between plants: 2"-3" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 10-28 days
• Germination soil temps: 50F-75F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 9 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 100-120 days

How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  Plant 6 to 8 weeks before your first hard frost.  In southern areas, February or March can be a better time to plant.

Key Planting Info:

• Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
• Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
• Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
• Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.

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The Hot Mushroom Pepper, scientifically known as Capsicum annuum, is a unique variety of chili pepper that is gaining popularity among gardeners and culinary enthusiasts alike. This pepper is characterized by its distinctive mushroom-like shape and vibrant color, which can range from green to red as it ripens. The plant typically reaches a height of 18 to 24 inches and produces fruit that can measure approximately 2 to 3 inches in length.

One of the notable features of the Hot Mushroom Pepper is its heat level, which is measured on the Scoville scale. This pepper generally falls within the range of 1,000 to 5,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a moderately spicy option for those who enjoy a bit of heat in their dishes. For comparison, jalapeño peppers typically range from 2,500 to 8,000 SHU, indicating that the Hot Mushroom Pepper can provide a milder kick.

In terms of cultivation, the Hot Mushroom Pepper thrives in warm climates and requires full sun exposure for optimal growth. It is essential to plant these peppers in well-draining soil enriched with organic matter to ensure healthy development. The ideal soil pH for growing Hot Mushroom Peppers is between 6.0 and 6.8. Regular watering is crucial, especially during dry spells, as the plant prefers consistent moisture without becoming waterlogged.

Harvesting the Hot Mushroom Pepper typically occurs around 70 to 80 days after planting, once the fruit has reached its full size and color. It is advisable to use pruning shears or scissors to cut the peppers from the plant to avoid damaging the stems. The harvested peppers can be used fresh in salads, salsas, or cooked dishes, and they can also be dried or pickled for preservation.

In addition to their culinary uses, Hot Mushroom Peppers are also known for their health benefits. They are rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants, which can contribute to overall health and well-being. The capsaicin found in peppers has been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to boost metabolism.

In summary, the Hot Mushroom Pepper plant is an excellent addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic appeal and culinary versatility. With proper care and attention, gardeners can enjoy a bountiful harvest of these unique peppers, enhancing their meals while reaping the health benefits associated with their consumption.

 

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-85 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

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