The Mississippi Silver cowpea is adapted to hot humid climates, but does well in most climates. This variety produces pods 6-7 " long, and that are colored silver, occasionally streaked with rose. The Mississippi Silver is easy to grow and shell. If you are using for Nitrogen fixation we highly recommend using a cowpea inoculant. Try with cowpea inoculant for maximum Nitrogen fixation.
Small Sugar pumpkin seeds produce a beloved heirloom variety that has been grown in North America since the 1800s, cherished for its manageable size and excellent eating quality. These compact, vigorous plants yield round, deep orange pumpkins averaging 6–8 inches across and weighing 5–7 pounds, making them easy to handle and perfect for smaller gardens. Known for their fine-grained, sweet, and flavorful flesh, Small Sugar pumpkins are a classic choice for pies, soups, and baking, often referred to as “pie pumpkins.” They mature in about 95–100 days, thrive in well-drained soil with full sun, and are prized not only for their culinary uses but also for their attractive appearance in autumn decorations.
The Viroflay Spinach is a gourmet French heirloom that was developed prior to 1866. The big, smooth leaves of this Spinach variety is a deep green color and grows up to 10 inches long. This very fast growing plant is popular for fall planting.
One of our favorite peppers! If you like sweet peppers with a slight spicy kick, then the Cajun Belle is for you! This variety is a great small bell pepper that is an All American Selection winner. Cajun Belle matures early and is a very heavy yielder that bears 2 by 3 inch, 3-4 lobed fruit. This pepper's flavor really sets it apart from the pack with a sweet start that ends in a burst of spice that's not too hot. We found this charmer to be superb for both fresh eating and making salsa at either the green stage, or when ripened to red!
The Italian Ice is a small white to cream-yellow tomato variety with a sugary sweet flavor that is bursting with flavor! This variety produces high yields of up to 1" sized fruits that ripen from green to white to cream-yellow color. The tomatoes are edible once they turn their famous yellow white. The ripened tomatoes are incredibly sweet, which makes this variety a double threat! This tomato plant is a heavy producer that will grow and produce tomatoes up until the first frost. This variety should be staked well as it will grow large and vine off! The Italian Ice will be one of the first tomato varieties to ripen in the garden.
The Optima Lettuce is a large-framed Boston type that produces dark green leaves that have excellent heat tolerance and will resist bolting. This variety is known for being resistant to tip burn as well as races 1-4 of mildew. This great lettuce also has a juicy, crisp flavor that is amazing cut up in salads or on sandwiches!
Bengala is a late maturing type of carrot. This variety has tall tops, healthy foliage, good taste, and long storability.
Afterglow is a distinctive Eastern-type melon that blends the durability and appearance of Eastern shippers with the exceptional eating quality of Tuscan genetics. It produces uniform, refined fruit averaging 5–7 pounds, with very firm, thick orange flesh and excellent flavor balanced by high sugar levels of 12–14% Brix. The rind closely resembles a classic Eastern melon, though the pronounced sutures retain a touch of green at maturity. Fruits slip cleanly from the vine when ripe and offer improved field holding ability compared to traditional sutured types. Afterglow delivers a reliable, uniform harvest of attractive melons with outstanding sweetness and rich, classic melon flavor.
A wonderful mild chile with a sweet flavor and is larger and sweeter than the Poblano pepper. The mulato has been described as tasting somewhat like chocolate or licorice, with undertones of cherry and tobacco. Its heat rating is 2,500 to 3,000 on the Scoville scale. Dry these out to create the perfect mole sauce!
Minnesota 13 corn seed is a hybrid variety specifically developed to thrive in the northern climates and shorter growing seasons of regions like Minnesota. This dent corn is renowned for its adaptability and resilience, featuring strong stalks that can withstand harsh weather conditions. With a relatively short maturity period, it offers good yield potential, making it a reliable choice for farmers looking to maximize production. Additionally, Minnesota 13 is bred for resistance to common pests and diseases, ensuring robust growth and high-quality grain. Its versatility allows it to perform well in various soil types, particularly in well-drained, fertile soils, making it a staple in northern Midwest agriculture.
The Alfalfa Sprout is a classic American leafy sprout! This sprout has a mild nutty flavor and a wonderfully crispy texture that tastes great on many meals. Alfalfa is one of the most popular sprout seeds we offer! Time to Sprout: 4 Days Flavor: Crunchy and mild Nutrition: Vitamins A, B, C, E & K, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium and Zinc, Carotene, Chlorophyll, Amino Acids, & Trace Elements, Protein: 35%
Bush Champion II is an improvement from earlier varieties with big, meaty, extra-early maturing fruit is produced on compact, 24" plants. More productive and widely adapted. Can be grown staked, but not essential. Determinate.
Prizm kale seeds are a popular choice among gardeners and chefs alike for their unique, frilled leaves and vibrant green color. This variety of kale, known for its tender texture and mild flavor, thrives in a range of climates, making it suitable for both home gardens and larger agricultural settings. Prizm kale is not only aesthetically pleasing but also packed with nutrients, offering high levels of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and antioxidants. The seeds germinate quickly, and the plants grow robustly, providing a continuous harvest throughout the cooler months. With its versatility in the kitchen, Prizm kale can be enjoyed raw in salads, blended into smoothies, or cooked in a variety of dishes, making it a beloved staple for health-conscious eaters. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a beginner, planting Prizm kale seeds can yield a bountiful crop that enhances both your garden and your meals.
The Green express is a bright green mini cabbage with excellent flavor! This favorite is now available as organic. The early maturing cabbage has a mild flavor and crisp texture that can't be beat. The Green Express can be sown directly in Fall gardens or transplanted in Spring.
If you want warts all over your pumpkin then Warty Goblin is your pumpkin! This F1 hybrid produces heavily warted pumpkins that are frighteningly cool! The round to tall pumpkins have an orange hard shell rind and green warts that stay green for several weeks after harvest. This is a unique pumpkin variety that sparks interest at markets and pumpkin patches.
An early half-long eggplant. Picasso keeps its attractive dark color until the end of the season. Smooth calyx won’t scratch fruit or harvesters. It has a very strong plant and does great in home gardens, market growers and open-field production.
Black Amber is a broom corn used for decoration and bird seed. An heirloom sorghum also known as Texas Black Amber Molasses. Stalks were used for forage, silage and sorghum syrup, due to a high sugar content and were used to replace sugar cane. Seed heads are similar to corn tassels but, consist of shiny black hulls encasing amber colored seeds.
The Dwarf Grey Sugar Pea is one of our customer favorite peas! Produces an abundance of attractive purple and blue flowers. These flowers are edible, have a light pea flavor and look great on many dishes. The mature peas are very flavorful and is ideal for steaming, stir-frying or eating fresh out of the garden. Dwarf Grey Sugar Pea is suitable for northern and southern regions, as it is tolerant to heat and cold.
