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Also called Korean mint is a hummingbird magnet! The tubular flowers are perfectly shaped for their long thin beaks. Plant the seeds, enjoy the licorice fragrance, make a tea from the leaves, and watch the show. Deer and rabbit resistant. Hardy zones 4-9. H: up to 36" Germination: 14-21 days.
This seasoning pepper is flavorful and has zero heat. It's traditionally used in Caribbean countries to make sofrito, a seasoning used in a variety of dishes from rice to soups to stews. Plant 1/4" deep. Requires soil temps of 70F to germinate. Transplant when nights are warmer than 50F. Space 12-18" apart in full sun. 85 days.
This ancient plant should be in every garden. It’s a stunning ornamental as well as an edible crop. The leaves and stems can be used like lettuce or spinach, while the seeds are a grain, similar to quinoa, that can be ground into flour or used as cereal. High in fiber, trace minerals, and anti-oxidants, just one cup can provide a third of your recommended daily intake. Spread seeds over soil surface. Transplant 12in apart, after last frost. Full sun. Days to maturity: 90-120
One of more than 50 varieties of basil, Genovese is known for large, dark, fragrant and intensely flavorful leaves. Tasty for sure, but also it also has medicinal properties. Harvest frequently to encourage continued growth.
Sesame is an aromatic, long season crop. Save these seed for starting in early spring in northern climates. H: 3-6ft Plant 1/4" deep, in full sun. Space 12" apart. Harvest when seed pods turn yellow. Hang to dry. Agitate to separate seed and winnow to remove chaff. Hardy zone 10. Days to harvest: 160
An edible herb with a flavor reminiscent of cucumber. Flowers make a lovely addition to salads and summer drinks. Hardy in zones 3-10 H: 24-36". Plant 1/2" deep in full sun. Space 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days
Heirloom. Compact head w/many side shoots. Cold hardy. Sow 2 seeds/peat pellet at 1/4in deep, 18-24in apart. Transplant at 2in tall. Days to maturity: 60-70 days
Heirloom biennial. This plant is an antioxidant powerhouse that has been used medicinally for centuries. While the leaves and stems are edible, it’s the root that is sought after. Believed to be a prebiotic, it has been used to improve digestion. Direct sow 1/4” deep, 24” apart in full sun to part shade. 90 days to maturity.
Heirloom. An early maturing, compact cabbage. Sow 2 seeds/peat pellet at 1/4in deep, 12-18in apart. Transplant w/2-3 true leaves. Days to maturity: 65 days
this giant variety can reach nearly a 1ft in length with a 2.5in diameter. These carrots are naturally sweet which makes them good for juicing and roasting. Excellent cold tolerance and split resistance. 70-85 days.
Bright purple outside, deep yellow/orange inside and packed with antioxidants. Expect roots of 6-7”. Sweet with a hint of spice. 70 days.
The flavor of this sweet, red, Japanese variety has been described as “caramel.” Expect long, thin roots of about 10-12.” Another antioxidant powerhouse. Best for late summer sowing. 70-90 days.
The cutest of the bunch! A small, round (sometimes, heart-shaped) variety, particularly well suited to container planting. Sweet with an herbaceous finish. Can be grown in compact or rocky soil. Fast-growing, 50-60 days.
Bright, rich yellow inside and out. Expect 6-8” roots. Like its colorful counterparts, this variety is also loaded with antioxidants. Cold hardy and stores well. 70 days
Part of the allium family and a relative of your daffodils, chives are more than a tasty topping for your potatoes. They produce beautiful, edible flowers that attract pollinators and deter pests. Sounds like a winner to us.
Commonly used in a variety of cuisines, including Asian, Indian, Mexican, and Mediterranean. Hungry yet? All parts of the plant are edible and if you let it go to seed, you'll have coriander. Who doesn't love a 2 for 1?
Also called miner’s lettuce because its high vitamin C content once helped gold miners avoid scurvy, This cold hardy succulent is as pretty as it is nutritious. Its heart-shaped leaves cup delicate white flowers to make for a beautiful ground cover. Sow in very early spring and late summer. Plant 1/4 in deep. Transplant 12in apart. Full sun to partial shade. Days to maturity: 40-45
Unusual, glossy leaves set this plant apart from other collards. Resistant to cabbage loopers and cabbage worms. Plant 1/4" deep, in full sun. Space 12-24" apart. Hardy zones 3-9. Days to harvest: 80 Heat and frost resistant. Slow bolting Do not plant near other brassicas to avoid cross pollination.
Can be eaten fresh or dried. Dried beans become seed for next season. Drought tolerant. Plant 1/2" deep, in full sun. Space 6" apart. Light dependent. Begins to flower with 10+ hours of daylight. Thrives even in very poor soil.
A cousin to the iris, the purple to lavender blooms of this plant are only part of its appeal. The deep orange-red stigma are the real treasure. Harvest the stigmas with a tweezer and allow to dry, then store in an air-tight container for future use. Plant 4” deep in full sun. These can be planted as soon as you receive them. No need to wait until mid-November. They will also be among the first of your bulbs to sprout in late winter. Expect them to reach 4”in height. Plant in full to part sun.
Heirloom perennial. Yup, the same plant that you’ve been trying to get rid of is deliberately grown by lots of people, for lots of reasons. This is an incredibly versatile plant. Add dandelion greens to your collards pot, as well as to your salad. Use the petals to make wine, and roast the dandelion root to make coffee. Dandelion is believed to detoxify the liver and improve kidney function. Sow seeds outside six weeks before last frost. Plant 1/4” deep and cover seeds very lightly, as they require some sunlight for germination. Plant will die back in winter, but the root will remain active. 85 days to maturity.
Dill is typically used as a garnish or flavoring, but it's much more than that. Dill is a pest repellent and it's the host plant for black swallowtail caterpillars. Plant it for the pollinators!
This pretty, bright white variety blooms from midsummer through early fall. Plant in full sun to part shade. Deadhead for more flowers or leave the blooms for goldfinches, who love the seeds. Also attracts beneficial insects that feed on aphids. Plant strategically to reduce pest pressure on edible crops. Cutting back by half in June will produce a more compact plant and push flowering into August in warmer climates. Deer resistant Mulch lightly in areas where the ground freezes. Reaches 24-36” H
Heirloom perennial. Feverfew has been described as the aspirin of the Middle Ages. It was used as an antiseptic, a fever reducer, a pain reliever to treat headaches, alleviate discomfort associated with menstruation and arthritis, and an anti-inflammatory. This is the Swiss Army Knife of herbs. Drought tolerant and deer resistant. Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Press into soil, but do not bury seeds. 10-15 days until germination. Plant 12” apart in full sun. 80 days to maturity.
Beautiful and tough! This plant is drought tolerant, heat tolerant, and grows in poor soil. Good for rock gardens. Attracts bees and butterflies in droves. Fast Growing. Blooms late spring to midsummer. Cut back to prevent or limit reseeding. Reaches 18”H Zones 3-9
Garlic, German red hard neck
Garlic, Italian late soft neck
Ginger
Heirloom perennial. Used for generations to soothe sore throats and treat respiratory congestion. Part of the mint family, it’s said to taste like a cross between root beer and licorice. In herbal medicine, it’s believed to act as an expectorant, loosening bronchial secretions, making it easier to remove mucus. Scarify seeds with a nail file or sandpaper before planting. Barely cover with soil and keep moist until seeds sprout. Plant 12” apart in full sun. 80 days to maturity.
Blooms are mostly blue with violet and white markings. Although these are considered a perennial herb, they are not edible. Prefers morning sun or full sun. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. H: 4-6” W: 4”
Heirloom. Heavily curled leaves. Sow 2 seeds/peat pellet, at 1/2in deep, 12-18in apart. Cold hardy. Transplant at 2in tall. Days to maturity: 60 days
KX-1 Kale
Heirloom. Reddish, burgundy-colored leaves grow into a beautiful leafy rosette. Has excellent heat tolerance. H: 7”
Heirloom. Compact heads of bright green with bronze-tinged tips. Butterhead varieties are the most heat-tolerant and bolt-resistant of all lettuces. Semi-drought tolerant. H: 10-20” May require a slightly larger pot to accommodate the greater height.
Lettuce, Deer Tongue
Heirloom. Gorgeous red, ruffled leaves. Loose leaf variety with somewhat shiny leaves. Upright growth habit H: 6-12” May require a slightly larger pot to accommodate the greater height.
more commonly known as lamb’s lettuce or corn salad, this cool-weather herb is making a comeback in gourmet circles. The delicate leaves add a mild, nutty flavor.to salads. Rich in beta-carotene, this is another nutritional powerhouse. Sow as soon as the ground can be worked. Plant 1/4 in deep. Transplant 6-8in apart. Full to partial sun. Days to maturity: 50-60
Milkweed, Swamp
Heirloom annual. Another name for this plant is “miracle tree,” because of the many health benefits associated with it. Moringa is incredibly high vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. It’s also reported to have anti-fungal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Every part of the plant is edible. The leaves can be prepared like spinach and the pods like green beans. Soak seeds for up to 24hrs before planting. For best results, place seeds on damp paper towel, inside of a zip top bag until they sprout or plant seed 1” deep in potting soil. Bottom heat may speed germination, which can take as long as 3 weeks. Transplant in full sun when temps stabilize at 75ºF. Below zone 10, plant in a container and bring inside when temps start to fall. 165 days to maturity.
Mustard Microgreens
Mustard, Red Garnet
Okra, Burmese
Onion, Red
Sometimes called mountain spinach, orach isn’t a spinach at all, but a brightly-colored amaranth relative that tastes very much like spinach, but better tolerates temperature extremes. Start indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Plant 1/2in deep. Transplant 8-12in apart. Full sun to partial shade. Days to maturity: 45-55
Earthy and peppery, the Greek variety tends to be the most robust. Produces edible flowers and attracts lots of beneficial insects. Perennial in zones 4-8
A flat leaf variety with a peppery flavor profile. A most versatile herb and one that attracts tons of pollinators to the garden.
One of the showiest varieties of penstemon. Bumblebees and Hummingbirds love it’s big, bright pink blooms. Plant in well-draining soil, in full to part sun. Spring/summer blooms up to 3” in diameter. Reaches 24-36” H Zones 3-8
Pepper, Aji Dulce
Pepper, Datil
Pepper, Habanada
Pepper, Jay’s Peach Ghost Scorpion
Pepper, Pimenta Puma
Pepper, Thai Red
Poppies are amazing flowers. Their blooms are stunning, but their buds and seed heads are also quite beautiful. Not just a pretty face, this variety’s seeds are edible, so break out your lemon-poppyseed cake or muffin recipe. Roast seeds for extra nutty flavor. Attracts bees & butterflies. Reaches 36” H Zones 3-8
Roselle, Thai
We're familiar with the flavor, but did you know that this salvia produces delicate, edible flowers or that it attracts pollinators? Perennial in zones 4-8
Shallots
Shungiku
This rhubarb relative adds a citrusy tang to salads and cooked dishes, alike. The small, young leaves are ideal for salads, while the older leaves are better for cooking. Easy to grow, it’s not at all particular about soil. Sow outdoors 3 weeks before last frost. Germination could take up to 3 weeks. Plant 1/2in deep. Transplant 12-16in apart. Full sun to partial shade. Days to maturity: 40-50.
Spinach, Red Tabby
Sunflower, Sungold Dwarf
Robust and cold-tolerant, this variety also makes an aromatic ground cover, good for filling in gaps in your beds. It's pretty good in soups and stews too.
Tomato, Currant
Tomato, Flame
Tomato, Garden Peach
Tomato, Purple Calabash
Tomato, Red Truffle
Tomato. Zapotec Oaxacan Ribbed
This is a miniature species tulip that has been out of circulation for more than 20 years. Reintroduced to the world just 2 years ago, we were super excited to get our hands on it. Each deep red stem produces multiple blooms which makes for a dense planting. The pink and white streaked blooms close up tightly each night and burst open again each morning, showing off their bright yellow centers. Expect 3-7” in height. Plant in full to part sun.
Turmeric
Zinnia, Benary Giant
This variety yields 25lb fruit. Look for the yellow (not white) spot on the bottom of the fruit for ripeness. Plant 1" deep, in full sun. Space 36" apart. Hardy Zones 3-10 Days to harvest: 75-90
Part of the garlic and onion family, this allium produces drooping blooms that hang upside down. Studies have shown that for some reason, upside down blooms are particularly attractive to bees and butterflies. Expect to see lots of activity on these flowers. Can reach 38-40” in height. Plant in full sun to partial shade.
These tiny seeds are precious. Be very carful handling them. Produces 2-3” silvery-pink blooms late summer through to light frost. Attracts butterflies and is deer and rabbit resistant.
Full sun in mild climates, part sun in hotter climates. Divide every 2-3yrs. Reaches 36-40” H Zones 4-8
