• Mild, sweet, onion-like flavor
  
  - A very hardy variety
  
  - Blue-green leaves resemble giant scallions
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 100 days
  
  
• Leek Seeds | Plant leeks in the spring, and late in the summer or fall. Plant leek seedlings 8-10 inches apart
  
  Click here for complete Leek grow guide

Evergreen Parsley Seeds
(100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO)

• Dark green curly parsley leaves.
  
  - Can withstand frost and cooler temps better than the other varieties.
  
  - Use this parsley for garnishing, and culinary decoration.
  
  
• Day to Maturity | 70 days
  
  
• Planting Guide | Sow directly in your garden and space seeds 7" apart. Seeds can take a while to sprout. Can take 3-4 weeks before seedlings appear. Plant will grow to about 10" tall in about 60 days.

Additional Details

• The Round Zucchini plant is a very popular heirloom squash variety that grows extremely quickly - only 45 days!
  
• Grows as a compact bush size plant (not as a vine)
  
• Produces delicious and beautiful  3" round fruits with yellow flesh
  
• Fast-growing summer squash produces large yields
  
• Perfect for growing in small spaces
• Days to Maturity | 45 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 Cushaw plant produces some of the most beautiful 20" long squash
  
• Curved/crook-neck variety
  
• Grows as a vine (not as a bush)
  
• Yellow colored flesh
  
• Very sweet and full of flavor - perfect for pies and canning
  
• Ideal for any sized garden and easy to grow
• Days to Maturity | 100 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 Rapini (raab) broccoli produces excellent yields of large dark green broccoli raab.
  
  
• It has no central head like regular broccoli, but instead has side broccoli shoots.
  
  
• Excellent for stir fry, salads, and many other culinary creations.
  
  
• Extremely healthy with tons of health benefits: high in vitamin A and C.  It's said to be very good for your heart.
  
  
• Plant early in the spring and harvest before the weather gets too hot. 
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  

• Beautiful multi-color lettuce leaves
  
  
• Semi-curly leaves with really nice texture and color
  
  
• Extremely popular amongst gourmet chefs and restaurants
  
  
• Easy to grow and does not require a lot of space
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 70 days
  
  
• Lettuce Seeds | Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere.  For leaf types seed should be sown thinly in rows 1 foot apart. For head, Bibb, and cos types, space rows 18 inches apart.
  
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• Beautiful bright lime green lettuce leaves
  
  
• This is the green alternative to Lollo Rossa
  
  
• Compact and curly with amazing flavor
  
  
• Extremely popular amongst gourmet chefs and restaurants
  
  
• Easy to grow and does not require a lot of space
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 50 days
  
  
• Lettuce Seeds | Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere.  For leaf types seed should be sown thinly in rows 1 foot apart. For head, Bibb, and cos types, space rows 18 inches apart.
  
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• Beautiful tight green crinkled lettuce leaves
  
  
• Curly leaves with really nice texture and color
  
  
• Extremely popular amongst gourmet chefs and restaurants
  
  
• Easy to grow and does not require a lot of space
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 50 days
  
  
• Lettuce Seeds | Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere.  For leaf types seed should be sown thinly in rows 1 foot apart. For head, Bibb, and cos types, space rows 18 inches apart.
  
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• Beautiful red lettuce leaves
  
  
• Curly leaves with really nice texture and color
  
  
• Extremely popular amongst gourmet chefs and restaurants
  
  
• Easy to grow and does not  require a lot of space
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 50 days
  
  
• Lettuce Seeds | Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere.  For leaf types seed should be sown thinly in rows 1 foot apart. For head, Bibb, and cos types, space rows 18 inches apart.
  
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• Little Gem Lettuce is a compact, crisp romaine variety prized for its sweet flavor and exceptional heat tolerance. Growing to just 6-8 inches tall, it forms dense, tightly-wrapped heads with crunchy, juicy leaves. This space-efficient cultivar matures quickly (typically 55-65 days) and performs well in containers or small garden spaces. Plant successively for continuous harvests throughout the growing season.
  
  
• Crisp & refreshing, sweet & crunchy lettuce variety.
  
  
• The leaves of this particular lettuce makes it idea for use in wraps and hors d'oeuvres.
  
  
• Easy to grow in compact spaces and smaller containers.

• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  
  
• Lettuce Seeds | Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere.  For leaf types seed should be sown thinly in rows 1 foot apart. For head, Bibb, and cos types, space rows 18 inches apart.
  
  Click here for complete Lettuce grow guide

• Flavorful dark green crinkled lettuce
  
  - Chef's all around the country grow this variety to include in salads and garnishes
  
  - Very popular and easy to grow from seed
  
  - Does not require a lot of space to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  
  
• Lettuce Seeds | Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere.  For leaf types seed should be sown thinly in rows 1 foot apart. For head, Bibb, and cos types, space rows 18 inches apart.
  
  Click here for complete Lettuce grow guide

• Crisp & refreshing lettuce variety
  
  
• The leaves of this particular lettuce makes it idea for use in gourmet sandwiches, burgers and salads

• Days to Maturity | 60 days
  
  
• Lettuce Seeds | Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere.  For leaf types seed should be sown thinly in rows 1 foot apart. For head, Bibb, and cos types, space rows 18 inches apart.
  
  Click here for complete Lettuce grow guide

• Produces white radishes that grow to 1.5" in diameter
  
  
• The white flesh is crisp and mild in flavor
  
  
• Great for selling at farmers markets
  
  
• Grows well in containers and small spaces
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 25-30 days
  

Additional Details

Radishes are rich in ascorbic acid, folic acid, and potassium. They are a good source of vitamin B6, riboflavin, magnesium, copper, and calcium. One cup of sliced red radish bulbs provides approximately 20 calories, largely from carbohydrates
 

• These New Zealand spinach seeds will produce very flavorful medium triangular-shaped green spinach leaves
  
  
• This is one of the few spinach varieties that produces continuously all year, from spring to fall. The more you cut and use the more it will continue to grow
  
  
• New Zealand spinach is a large growing plant and needs 2 foot rows, 1 foot between plants

• And ... unlike the other spinach varieties, the New Zealand is one that can survive through the hot summers
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 75 days
  
  

• Certified Kosher by Chabad House of Western Michigan.
  
  
• Certified Organic. 

• The Adzuki Bean (Vigna angularis) has been grown in the Far East for centuries.
  
  
• Adzuki beans are one of Japan’s largest crops, with annual consumption of over 120,000 metric tons.
  
  
• Adzuki beans are often sprouted for only one day, mixed with other sprouts and called a "Crispy Mix" or "Crunchy Mix."
  
  
• They are commonly used throughout Asia in a variety of ways.
  
  

The Thai Hot Pepper hits every type of cuisine with a delightful bolt of lightning. This compact plant throws out lots of slender 1"-3" fruits that grow with their tapered tips up, maturing from popping green to crackling yellow to flashing orange to sizzling red. A type of Bird Pepper, the plant grows to only about 8" tall, so you can plant several close together for a striking ornamental border and more tasty peppers, or interplant throughout the garden.

• High yields
• Drought tolerant
• Edible and ornamental
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum 
• Pepper length: 1"-3"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 50,000-100,000/hot
• Plant support: None
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 6"-12" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" 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. 2-4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 80-90 days

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

The edible ornamental Firecracker Pepper sends showy clusters of 1" tapered fruit up and out, like a Roman candle, producing bursts of white, green, lavender, yellow, orange, and red, as it moves into full ripeness. When you get past the sensation that you’ve just eaten a flare, you’ll taste some fruitiness. Adds a sparkle of color and spiciness to any dish or marinade.

• High yields
• Edible ornamental
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 1/2"-1"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 80,000-100,000/hot
• 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: 80-120 days 

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

The Purple Cayenne Pepper may look like grape candy, but the color it leaves on your tongue is from the burn of 50,000 Scoville heat units (SHUs). The vigorous plant with purple-tinged leaves produces loads of lilac blossoms that become loads of 5"-6" slim, tapered, glossy purple fruit that can get so dark on its way to red hot, it looks like licorice. A bit sweeter than the Red Cayenne Pepper, and dazzling enough to be a landscape ornamental. Use it fresh, pickled, candied, or dried.

• High yields
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers
• Good as an ornamental

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 5"-6"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 30,000-50,000/hot
• 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

• Excellent flavor
  
• Great for culinary creations
  
• Grows well in containers and smaller spaces
  
• Turns from green -> to purple as they continue to mature
  
  

Additional Details

Cayenne is a popular spice in a variety of cuisines. It is employed variously in its fresh form, dried and powdered, and as dried flakes. It is also a key ingredient in a variety of hot sauces, particularly those employing vinegar as a preservative. Buffalo Wings sauce contains Cayenne pepper.

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

The Fresno Chili Pepper is a fun one to follow as it grows. The immature green fruit starts out pointing upward, and has a green, grassy flavor with mild heat. As the color changes through orange to bright red, the fruit hangs down, and the flavor changes to smoky and fruity with a bit more heat than a Jalapeño. These 3" tapered peppers are large enough to stuff, and small enough to pickle. Traditionally used to liven up ceviche, but it’s okay to grill that fish instead and make tacos topped with Fresno chili sauce. Excellent for roasting on the BBQ - or even pickling.

• High yields
• Smoky, fruity flavor
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 2"-3"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 2,500-10,000/medium
• 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: 75-80 days

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

The Tepin Pepper is a tiny treat with a lot of heat. Compact, vigorous plants produce lots of juicy, pea-sized fruits that are hot enough to make a cookie crumble. This is a perennial bush in warmer locations, so if it survives the winter, it will grow back bigger and more productive. Use it to heat up anything from honey to menudo to ice cream.

• High yields
• Perennial
• Slow to germinate
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum 
• Pepper size: 1/4"-1/2"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 50,000-100,000/hot
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24"-36" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 28-70 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: Yes
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 120-200 days

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

• These Tepin pepper seeds will produces tons of of ¼"  pea-sized hot peppers.
• Extremely hot.  Handle with care
• They will turn from green -> to orange -> to red as they continue to mature
• Some claim this variety to be one of the Hottest Pepper in the World
• It can sometimes take the seeds about 4-10 weeks to germinate - so patience is a virtue with these babies but definitely worth it in the end
• Plant height is approximately 2' - 3'
• Highest germination rates occur during the warmer months - around at 80 F or higher
• Grows extremely well in small to medium sized containers
• If you like hot peppers then this variety is a definite must have

If you’ve ever wondered if the sun has a flavor, the Yellow Scotch Bonnet Pepper is your answer. This deeply lobed fruit that resembles the folds of a Scottish cap is sweet and fruity, and hot enough to break a wild horse. The generous plant produces 1"-2" fruits that ripen from green to yellow to yellower. This sunny little pepper is a key ingredient in Jamaican foods for unique flavor and scorching heat, and can easily ignite all of your recipes.

• High yields
• Sweet, fruity flavor
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
• Pepper length: 1"-2"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 100,000-350,000/hot
• 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: 90-120 days

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

• America Spinach will produce a beautiful dark green plant in only 40 days
  
  - Excellent flavor
  
  - Extremely easy to grow
  
  - Grows best during the cooler months
  
  - Grows really well in containers and other small spaces

• How to Grow | Spinach is very hardy and can tolerate cold — in fact, it thrives in cold weather.  Spinach grows really well during winter months in the South.  Spinach also grows well in early spring and late summer in the North. These seeds should be planted about four weeks before your area's average date of last frost.
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 40 days

• Early Kale variety produces flavorful leaves
  
  - The dark-green leaves are finely curled and reach up to 8-12"
  
  - Great when used fresh in salads or on sandwiches
  
  - Can handle the cold extremely well
  
  - Very good frost resistant kale variety
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 50 days
  
  
• Kale Seeds | Kale can be planted pretty much anywhere in the United States where there's a cool fall growing season. Plant Kale in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart. 
  
  Click here for complete Kale grow guide

Additional Details

Kale is considered to be a highly nutritious vegetable with powerful antioxidant properties; kale is considered to be anti-inflammatory. Kale is very high in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin, and reasonably rich in calcium.

• Produces beautiful pink radishes with a white flesh
  
  
• Looks amazing! Great for culinary dishes
  
  
• The white flesh is crisp and mild in flavor
  
  
• Great for selling at farmers markets
  
  
• Unique and rare heirloom radish
  
  
• Grows well in containers and small spaces
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 25-30 days
  
  

Additional Details

Radishes are rich in ascorbic acid, folic acid, and potassium. They are a good source of vitamin B6, riboflavin, magnesium, copper, and calcium. One cup of sliced red radish bulbs provides approximately 20 calories, largely from carbohydrates
 

• These pretty radishes aren’t all show, they’re also really delicious and versatile! Watermelon radishes can be eaten raw, pickled, or cooked
  
• Unique and rare heirloom radish variety
• Looks amazing
  
• Very large white radish with pink/red flesh giving the appearance of watermelon
  
• Excellent for gourmet culinary dishes
  
• Produces large tops for easy picking
  
• Days to Maturity | 50-60 days
  
  

Additional Details

Radishes are rich in ascorbic acid, folic acid, and potassium. They are a good source of vitamin B6, riboflavin, magnesium, copper, and calcium. One cup of sliced red radish bulbs provides approximately 20 calories, largely from carbohydrates
 

Mustard, Sprouts & Micro-Greens

• Mustard is a member of the crucifer family.
  
  
• Mustard greens are a popular dish in the Southern U.S. and are an excellent source of vitamins A and C.
  
  
• Mustard sprouts have a strong spicy flavor and are usually blended with alfalfa or clover sprouts.
  
  

• Giant "Teddy Bear" type sunflower
  
  - Seven to eight inch bold yellow flowers
  
  - Plants grow to 6 feet tall
  
  - Easy to grow

The Sunspot (Dwarf) sunflower, scientifically known as Helianthus annuus, is a popular choice among gardeners seeking to add vibrant color and visual interest to their outdoor spaces. This particular variety is characterized by its compact growth habit, typically reaching heights of 12 to 24 inches, making it ideal for smaller gardens or container planting.

One of the most notable features of the Sunspot sunflower is its large, round flower heads, which can measure up to 8 inches in diameter. These striking blooms are composed of bright yellow petals surrounding a central disc filled with seeds, attracting a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. In fact, studies have shown that sunflowers can increase pollinator activity in gardens by up to 50%, enhancing the overall biodiversity of the area.

In terms of cultivation, the Sunspot sunflower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, preferring a pH level between 6.0 and 7.5. It is essential to provide adequate spacing, typically 12 to 18 inches apart, to allow for proper air circulation and growth. The Sunspot sunflower is also known for its resilience, exhibiting a tolerance to drought conditions once established, which can be beneficial in regions with variable rainfall.

From a nutritional perspective, the seeds produced by the Sunspot sunflower are rich in essential fatty acids, protein, and various vitamins and minerals. They can be harvested for consumption or left in the garden to provide food for birds during the winter months. Approximately 30% of the seed's weight is composed of oil, making it a valuable crop for both ornamental and agricultural purposes.

In addition to their aesthetic and ecological benefits, Sunspot sunflowers can also serve as effective companions in vegetable gardens. Their tall, sturdy stems can provide support for climbing plants, while their presence can deter certain pests. Research indicates that planting sunflowers alongside crops such as tomatoes and peppers can reduce pest populations by up to 20%, promoting healthier plant growth.

In summary, the Sunspot (Dwarf) sunflower is a versatile and beneficial addition to any garden. Its compact size, striking appearance, and ability to attract pollinators make it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. 

• Organic.
  
  
• Known as the the famous nutritious Super Green supplement.
  
  - It is even more nutritious in the form of raw juice.
  
  - Ideal for juicing.
  
  - Can be ground up for Barley flour and bread.
  
  - Extremely healthy and nutritious.
  
   
• Days to Harvest | Barley grass will be ready to harvest in appx. 6 to 10 days

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a vigorous perennial herb prized for its mild, refreshing flavor and aromatic foliage. This cold-hardy plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil conditions, though it prefers consistently moist, well-draining earth. Spearmint spreads readily via underground runners, making it ideal for container cultivation or designated garden beds. Harvest leaves throughout the growing season for fresh teas, culinary dishes, and natural pest deterrent properties. Extremely low-maintenance once established, spearmint requires minimal fertilization and tolerates both drought and wet conditions. Perfect for gardeners seeking a reliable, productive herb that returns year after year with minimal intervention.

• Spearmint ( Mentha spicata) is typically used in teas, jellies, deserts, and salads
• Extremely fragrant
• Sweet smelling
• Acts as a natural wasp repellant
• Perennial
• Can be used as a garnish on ice cream and drinks
• 85 days to maturity
  

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Dark Opal Purple Basil is a dark, fragrant beauty with its glossy, deep black-purple leaves that shimmer with iridescence in bright light, plum-colored stems, and edible violet flower spikes that make a spectacular garnish. A 1962 All-America Selections Winner! This annual basil plant produces extremely fragrant dark purple leaves. It can be used as a garnish or to make flavored vinegars. This basil drys excellently and is very easy to grow. Gardening in a small space or wanting to use a container? This variety grows great in them! 

Use it to add sweet, intense anise flavor and a dreamy purple color to pesto or bruschetta, or mix it into a moody Caprese salad with Black Krim Tomatoes.

Harvest the leaves and stems from the top part of the plant, and pinch off edible flower buds as they appear, which prevents the leaves from turning bitter, and signals the plant to branch out and grow more leaves, making a bushier plant. 

The more you harvest, the more it grows! 

• Sweet, intense anise flavor
• Slow to bolt (flower)
• 1962 All-America Selections (AAS) Winner
• Good for containers
• Tons of medicinal benefits!

As a medicinal herb, Basil has been used internally to treat anxiety, colds, colic, cough, depression, diarrhea, fever, flatulence, flu, indigestion, insomnia, intestinal parasites and worms, exhaustion, gastric pain, gonorrhea, lactation problems, migraine headache, nausea, stomach cramps, sore throat, and vomiting, and externally to treat acne, insect bites and stings, loss of smell, skin problems, snake bites.

⚠️ Do not use medicinally while pregnant.

⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.

Plant Basil in your garden to attract hummingbirds, pollinators, and other beneficial insects.

Basil is also know to repel aphids, asparagus beetles, cabbage moths, cabbage white butterfly, cabbage worms, carrot rust fly, flies, maggots, mice, mosquitoes, spider mites, thrips, and tomato hornworms!

What is Dark Opal Purple Basil?

This sweet and very popular variety of basil has gorgeous purple-black glossy foliage and a delicious aroma. It's eye catching and a beautiful, colorful garden plant.  This basil produces small to medium sized, tender leaves.  It is slow to bolt and grows at a steady pace.  The dark purple has a green metallic undertone or sheen and in bright light it can appear flat and open.  

Health Benefits of Dark Opal Purple Basil

Dark Opal Purple Basil has a variety of medicinal benefits and has been known to improve digestive functions, treat acne and insect bites, improve nausea, and work as a sedative for muscle spasms and cramps.   

Ways to Consume Dark Opal Purple Basil

Like many basil varieties, Dark Opal Purple Basil has a degree of licorice flavor, and it is used in the culinary world as an attractive garnish with good flavor.  Use this herb fresh or dried and even frozen.  It works wonderfully in salads and on sandwiches.  The uses for this herb are endless and everyone should take advantage of this fresh and spicy leaf.

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• Compact butterhead-type lettuce
  
  - Plant produces good yields of medium size greens
  
  - Very hardy 
  
  - Perfect for home gardens, containers, raised beds, and hydroponics
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 55 days
  
  
• Lettuce Seeds | Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere.  For leaf types seed should be sown thinly in rows 1 foot apart. For head, Bibb, and cos types, space rows 18 inches apart.
  
  Click here for complete Lettuce grow guide

• A 1957 All-America Selections (AAS) Winner
  
  - Plant produces good yields of flavorful curly dark green leaves
  
  - Perfect for salads
  
  - Stays in the ground 2 - 4 weeks longer than other mustard varieties
  
  - Tolerates the cold extremely well
  
  - Perfect for home gardens and market growers
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 45 days
  
  
• Mustard Seeds | When growing from seed, start them outdoors 3 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds a 1/2" deep, and thin to 3 inches. 
  
  Click here for complete Mustard grow guide

Mustard greens are extremely high in Vitamin A, B, and C.

• A 1949 All-America Selections Winner
  
• Grows as a bush
  
• Produces high yields of 16" long grayish-green zucchini squash with dark green stripes
• Perfect for home garden and market growers.
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 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). 

• Produces good yields of flavorful dark green mustard leaves
  
  - Harvest as much as you want and do it often
  
  - Super easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 45 days
  
  
• Mustard Seeds | When growing from seed, start them outdoors 3 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds a 1/2" deep, and thin to 3 inches. 
  
  Click here for complete Mustard grow guide

Additional Details

Mustard is high in Vitamin A, B, and C. Mustard greens are very popular in the southern U.S. where they are generally slow-cooked with ham hocks or other smoked-pork products. Asian cuisines generally use mustard greens pickled or stir-fried.

The Thorogreen Lima Bean is a high-yielding heirloom that loves higher temperatures. Plump, light green pods grow at the top of a compact plant for easy harvesting. Both fresh and dried beans have a smooth, buttery flavor. When eating fresh, be sure to cook them, as raw beans are toxic. This compact bush-type plant spreads wider than green beans, so give them room to grow.

• Easy to grow
• Bush growth habit
• Heat loving
• Early producer

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus lunatus
• Depth to plant seeds: 1.5" deep
• Spacing between plants: 6"-8" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-30" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 10-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-90F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 2-4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 65-75 days

Click here to view our full Bean grow guide

Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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The Provider Bush Bean is great for all you impatient gardeners. It germinates in cool soil, so you can direct sow earlier than other beans, and matures in only 50 days. This high-yielding compact plant provides delicious 5"-6" stringless pods with purple beans inside.

• Germinates in cool soil
• Matures quickly—50 days
• Heavy producer
• Stringless variety

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
• Spacing between plants: 4" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 5-10 days
• Germination soil temps: 60F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 50-55 days

Click here to view our full Bean grow guide

Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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Anise (Pimpinella anisum), also called Aniseed, is a sweet, aromatic annual in the parsley family.

The leaves and flowers are lacy, delicate, and delicious, and plants can grow 2'-3' tall.

With a fresh licorice flavor, use as you would Tarragon and Fennel in both savory meat and vegetable dishes, salads and dressings, and sweet baked goods, such as biscotti.

Chew the seeds for a natural breath freshener and digestif. Its aromatic seeds are also used for cooking and herbal medicine.

You may be familiar with the anise flavor if you've had absinthe, as anise seeds are the basis for this famous alcoholic beverage. 

• Licorice flavor
• Edible seeds and leaves
• Culinary and medicinal
• Good for containers
  
  

As a companion plant, it attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, and repels aphids, cabbage moths, cabbage white fly, cabbage worms, slugs, and snails, but is strangely irresistible to bears, deer, dogs, and mice.

As a medicinal herb, Anise has been used internally to treat bad breath, bloating, constipation, cough, flatulence, hot flashes, indigestion, lack of appetite, migraine headaches, and upset stomach, and externally to treat bronchitis, eye pain, and swelling. 

⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.

📚 Anise Grow Guide

Yarrow, Medicinal Herb (100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO)

• Yarrow has a high reputation and is widely employed in herbal medicine, administered both internally and externally. It is used in the treatment of a very wide range of disorders but is particularly valuable for treating wounds, stopping the flow of blood, treating colds, fevers, kidney diseases, menstrual pain etc.
• Day to Maturity | 65 days

• Wormwood is a very bitter plant with a long history of use as a medicinal herb
  
  - Acts as a natural wasp repellant - many people plant wormwood as a garden border
  
  - It is valued especially for its tonic effect on the liver, gallbladder and digestive system
  
  - It is an extremely useful medicine for those with weak and under-active digestion
  
  - It is known to increase stomach acid and bile production, improving digestion along with the absorption of nutrients
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days

Additional Details

Wormwood also eases wind and bloating and, if taken regularly, helps the body return to full vitality after a prolonged illness.  Use with caution, the plant should be taken internally in small doses for short-term treatment only, preferably under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. It should not be prescribed for children or pregnant women.

Wheat Grass

• Wheatgrass is the freshly sprouted first leaves of the common wheat plant, used as a food, drink, or dietary supplement. Like most plants, wheatgrass contains chlorophyll, amino acids, minerals, vitamins and enzymes. Claims about the health benefits of wheatgrass range from providing supplemental nutrition to having unique curative properties.
  
  
• Wheatgrass is an excellent source of dietary fiber, just like any whole grains.
  
  - High in folic acid, protein, B-complex vitamins and vitamin E.
  
  - The wheat sprouts are extremely rich in Vitamins A,B, C and E along with other minerals.
  
   
• Day to Sprout | 2-3 days - The wheat grass will be ready to juice in appx. 7 to 10 days
  
  

 Read:  How to Sprout Wheat Berries at Home in a Mason Jar

 Read:  How to Grow Wheatgrass at Home *Without Soil* 

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The Tigerella Tomato is one of those tomatoes you try once for the novelty, but keep growing for the goodness. A red fruit with orange streaks, no two skins are ever alike, but inside every one of them is bright red flesh that’s fruity and light. This firm slicer is also an early producer that’s tolerant of cold and heat. Such goodness in this bella Tigerella.

• Early producer
• Light, fruity flavor
• Cold and heat tolerant
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING INFO

• 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: 55-70 days

Click here to view our full Tomato grow guide

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

• Plant spreads to form attractive 8 to 12 inch high mounds
  
  - Aromatic and flavorful leaves
  
  - Used to flavor meats, dressings, soups, and stews
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 80 days

Additional Details

Before the advent of modern antibiotics, Thyme was used to medicate bandages. It has also been shown to be effective against the fungus that commonly infects toenails. It can also be found as the active ingredient in all-natural, alcohol-free hand sanitizers.

• The Ruby Red Swiss Chard is an extremely prolific plant that is a very popular variety for home growers. The plant grows to about 2' tall and produces some of the most amazing looking swiss chard leaves in a deep shade of ruby red
  
  - Perfect if you're into juicing your swiss chard leaves
  
  - Great to saute and/or steam
  
  - Excellent as a salad
  
  - Plant yields all summer long into the fall months
  
  - Extremely healthy
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  
  

Additional Details

Swiss chard is high in vitamins A, K and C, with a 175g serving containing 214%, 716%, and 53%, respectively, of the recommended daily value. It is also rich in minerals, dietary fiber and protein.

 

• The Rainbow Swiss Chard is a popular plant that  produces some of the most amazing looking swiss chard leaves in shades of red, orange, purple, yellow, and white
  
  - Perfect for salads or steamed greens
  
  - One of this years most popular varieties to grow
  
  - A heirloom variety from Australia
  
  - Extremely healthy
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days

Additional Details

Swiss chard is high in vitamins A, K and C, with a 175g serving containing 214%, 716%, and 53%, respectively, of the recommended daily value. It is also rich in minerals, dietary fiber and protein.

 

• The Orange Swiss Chard is a popular plant that  produces some of the most amazing looking swiss chard leaves in a bright shade of orange
  
  - Perfect for salads or steamed greens
  
  - One of this years most popular varieties to grow
  
  - Extremely healthy
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  
  

Additional Details

Swiss chard is high in vitamins A, K and C, with a 175g serving containing 214%, 716%, and 53%, respectively, of the recommended daily value. It is also rich in minerals, dietary fiber and protein.