Candle Fire okra seeds produce a striking heirloom-style okra grown for its vivid red pods and strong garden performance, combining ornamental appeal with excellent culinary quality. Candle Fire is believed to descend from traditional African and Southern U.S. okra lines valued for color and heat tolerance. The plants grow upright and vigorous, reaching 4–6 feet tall, with green foliage accented by red veins and stems, and produce slender, deep red pods that turn green when cooked while remaining tender at harvest size. Candle Fire okra thrives in hot weather and full sun, preferring fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Sow seeds directly after soil has thoroughly warmed, soak seeds before planting to improve germination, and harvest pods young and frequently to encourage continuous production.
Soldier bean seeds produce a traditional New England heirloom dry bean known for its creamy white color and distinctive reddish-brown marking near the hilum that resembles a toy soldier—hence the name. These bush-type plants are hardy and compact, typically reaching maturity in about 85 to 95 days, and they yield reliably even in cooler climates. Soldier beans are especially prized for their mild, earthy flavor and smooth texture, making them a favorite for baked beans, soups, and stews. Their excellent storage qualities and historical significance have kept them a staple in regional cooking for generations. Easy to grow and harvest, Soldier beans are a dependable and flavorful addition to any garden.
Bountiful bean seeds produce one of the earliest and most reliable bush snap beans, known for their exceptional productivity and tender, stringless pods. Introduced in the late 19th century, this heirloom variety remains popular for its rich flavor, crisp texture, and consistent performance in a wide range of climates. The compact, bushy plants grow about 12 to 18 inches tall and do not require staking, making them perfect for small gardens or raised beds. Bountiful beans are easy to harvest and ideal for fresh eating, canning, or freezing. Their early maturity and dependable yields make them a favorite among home gardeners and market growers alike.
Jacob’s Cattle Gold bean seeds produce robust bush plants that grow to about 18 to 24 inches tall and mature in approximately 85 to 95 days. A golden-hued variant of the traditional Jacob’s Cattle bean, this heirloom variety features beautiful tan seeds with maroon speckles and splashes. Renowned for their creamy texture and rich, slightly sweet flavor, Jacob’s Cattle Gold beans are ideal for baking, soups, and slow-cooked dishes. They perform well in a range of garden soils, thrive in full sun, and offer consistent yields, making them a favorite among home gardeners and heirloom collectors.
Yosemite onion seeds produce a dependable, open-pollinated storage onion developed for long-day growing regions and valued for its uniform bulbs and excellent keeping quality. Bred from traditional American storage onion lines, Yosemite was selected for adaptability, disease resistance, and consistent yields in cooler northern climates. This variety forms medium to large, round bulbs with golden-brown skins and firm white flesh that offers a balanced, mildly pungent onion flavor ideal for cooking and long-term storage. Yosemite onions thrive in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, requiring consistent moisture during early growth. Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last frost or direct sow as soon as soil can be worked in spring, keep beds weed-free, and harvest once tops fall and skins cure for optimal storage life.
Ancho peppers are dried poblano peppers, commonly used in Mexican cuisine. These peppers are deep red-brown in color and have a mild to medium heat level, making them versatile in a variety of dishes. They have a rich, smoky flavor with subtle hints of sweetness, and their earthy taste is often described as slightly raisin-like. Anchos are typically rehydrated in water before being blended into sauces, salsas, or marinades. They are a key ingredient in mole sauces, contributing to their complex depth of flavor. Ancho peppers are also packed with antioxidants and vitamins, making them both a flavorful and nutritious addition to many recipes.
The Elite cowpea is a bush type cream southern pea that produces heavy yields of 7" pods with cowpeas that are delicious and easy to shell. This cowpea is one of the most productive of all the cream peas. If you are using for Nitrogen fixation we highly recommend using a cowpea inoculant. Try with cowpea inoculant for maximum Nitrogen fixation.
The Knuckle Purple Hull is a bush type cowpea producing heavy yields of purple pods. Cowpeas in general are great for drying and canning. This variety tends to stay off the ground and cluster making for easy picking. This cowpea is referred to as a "Knuckle Hull" because of the big, plump cowpeas. Try with cowpea inoculant for maximum Nitrogen fixation.
Black Magic kale is a modern, improved selection of the traditional Tuscan or Lacinato (dinosaur) kale, originally grown in Italy for centuries. It features long, deeply savoyed blue-green to near-black leaves with a beautifully rich, earthy flavor and sweeter notes that intensify after a light frost. Bred for darker color, tender texture, and strong performance, Black Magic offers excellent leaf quality for salads, sautés, and soups, often with less bitterness than standard kales. Vigorous and hardy, it produces a steady harvest of uniform leaves, making it popular with both home gardeners and market growers who appreciate its striking appearance and delicious, versatile taste.
Cow Horn Okra is one of the best flavored okras around that is great for pickling or gumbo! This variety produces larger pods than most okra and should be harvested young and tender. The best time to harvest Cow Horn is at 6," but it can remain spineless, crunchy and tender up to 10" long. This old heirloom okra dates all the way back to the early 1900's. The twisted shape of this variety somewhat resembles the horns of a cow, getting its name, Cow Horn. Use shorter more tender pods for pickling or longer pods for tasty gumbo! The flowers on Cow Horn will start to appear within 45 days with okra pods soon to follow.
Kenearly Yellow Eye bean seeds produce bush-type plants that grow to about 18 to 24 inches tall and are known for their high yields and disease resistance. These heirloom beans mature in approximately 85 to 95 days and are distinguished by their creamy white seeds with a distinct yellow "eye" marking. Valued for their mild, buttery flavor and smooth texture, Kenearly Yellow Eye beans are excellent for soups, stews, and baked dishes. They thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, and their compact growth habit makes them easy to harvest and ideal for small garden spaces.
Pioneer F1 is a dependable hybrid pickling cucumber that reaches harvest in about 50–53 days. This non-GMO, gynoecious annual produces vigorous, indeterminate vines that deliver heavy, consistent yields across a wide range of growing conditions. Fruits are uniform, blocky, medium green cucumbers with black spines, averaging about 3 inches long and 1 inch in diameter—ideal for pickling but equally enjoyable fresh. Pioneer performs well in fields, garden beds, raised beds, containers with support, and greenhouse settings. With resistance to Alternaria leaf spot, scab, and downy mildew, this widely adapted variety is a reliable choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers alike.
