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HEAVENLY SEED
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under grace. Romans 6:14
206 North Fork Drive, Anderson, South Carolina 29621
Telephone: 864-650-5306
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2017 Catalog
Prices valid until 9-1-2017
Mike Watkins, Owner
Welcome! Our goal is to provide the highest quality garden seed,
flower seed, sweet potato plants and “Pussy Willow” cuttings at
affordable prices to home gardeners. Owner, Mike Watkins has over
forty years of experience in the seed industry. Mike and his wife Pattie
manage and operate the family business.
ARTICHOKE Green Globe 88 days. Perennial Heirloom grown by
Enclosed is information on vegetables, Heirloom vegetables, herbs,
flowers, sweet potato plants and pussy willow cuttings available for
spring 2017 planting. For more detailed descriptions of each variety,
please visit our web site.
1949. Spears are uniform, tender, thick, heavy, straight, dark green with
purplish tip. 3-4 years to establish, first picking in 2 years PKT (300) $2
Thomas Jefferson. Sharp spines and globe-shaped heads. Transplant into
the garden after the last frost, cut back in the fall and mulch to protect from
the cold. PKT (50) $2
ASPARAGUS Mary Washington Heirloom introduced by USDA in
GREEN BEANS Blue Lake 274 Snap (Bush) 54 days. Heirloom
Excellent eating quality. Produces heavy yields of 6” pods containing white
seeds. Pods fill slowly retaining tenderness for a long period. Resistant to
bean mosaic and is widely adapted. An excellent variety for canning and
freezing. PKT (100) $2 ½ LB $5
We are very happy to offer seed of several non-hybrid vegetable varieties
from the Heirloom Collection of Dr. David Bradshaw (Retired) Horticulture
Dept., Clemson University. Professor, researcher, speaker and avid
gardener, Dr. Bradshaw has been collecting heirloom varieties for over fifty
years.
Contender (Bush) Heirloom 42 days. 1949 Clemson University & USDA
release. Combination of good flavor, disease resistance, and high yields.
Has excellent fresh eating quality. Fairly hardy under adverse conditions.
Resistant to common bean mosaic virus (race 1) and tolerant of powdery
mildew. PKT (100) $2 ½ LB $5
Many of the varieties we offer were developed by state agricultural
experiment stations and USDA plant breeders nationwide. We also offer
several outstanding varieties released by private companies as well as
many varieties that have been organically grown. Look for the Organic
and/or Heirloom following the variety name. All varieties are openpollinated unless designated “Hybrid”. Some hybrid seed may be treated
with a fungicide to enhance germination.
ALL THE SEED WE SELL ARE NON GMO.
Dwarf Horticulture Taylor Bush (65 days) AKA "Speckled Bays" or
"Cranberry Bean". Pre-1800 Heirloom. Thick and flat 5-6" pods are mottled
with red in the shell stage. Use as green shell bean or as a dry bean. Does
well in cool climates.
PKT (100) $2 ½ LB $5
All variety information presented is based on average performance compiled
from numerous sources. Varietal performance can be expected to vary
depending on geographic location, time of planting, climate, soil and cultural
practices. We suggest you contact your local extension agent to
determine if a variety is adapted to your area and for detailed planting
instructions.
Golden Wax Bush 50-60 days. Flat yellow wax, fairly stringless pods. .
Good flavor, eat fresh or can. PKT (100) $2 ½ LB $5
Tolerance/resistance T/R indicates the ability of the plant to endure or
restrict the activities of a specific pest or pathogen. Some diseases can
change from one year to the next; therefore T/R can vary from year to year.
Aggressiveness of the pathogen, amount of pathogen present, and
environmental conditions influence degree of T/R. New races or strains may
also occur.
Provider (Bush) 50 days. Pods are round, medium dark green. 5-6" pods,
tender, low in fiber and slow to wilt. Performs well under temperature
extremes. Excellent disease resistance. Compact 20” plants. Released
1965 by Clemson Univ/USDA. Organic PKT (100) $3
Mascotte (Bush) 2014 AAS Winner. Dwarf 16”-18” upright plants excellent
for patio containers. 6” long round, stringless beans with medium green
color. Resistance to anthracnose & pseudomonas. PKT (25) $2
Roma II (Bush) 59 days. A high yielding, disease-resistant, “Italian type”
snap bean, Roma II is stringless, tender, meaty and flavorful. Has light
green, smooth, flat 4-6 inch pods. Slow to develop seed and fiber, ensuring
high eating quality for three weeks or longer. Superb for canning and
freezing. PKT (100) $2 ½ LB $5
All of our seed and plants are produced under strict standards to insure they
are true to type and have good germination. Sweet potato plants will be
shipped as noted in Mid-May to early June. Availability of all seed and
plants is subject to production and demand. In the event we are out of a
variety we will substitute a similar variety or refund your money for that item.
Check our web page for updates on availability and changes. You
may also order securely online using your credit card or PayPal
account. Thank you for your order!
Royalty Purple Pod (Bush) 52 days. Produces 5” round, stringless, purplepodded snap beans. Plants have short runners and need either wide row
spacing or a fence for climbing. Heirloom Organic PKT (100) $3
Tendergreen (Bush) 52 to 54 days. Heirloom introduced in 1922. Tolerant
to mosaic. Vines medium large, 18-20" tall. Pods 5-6" long, nearly round,
green, tender, stringless with rich flavor. Can or freeze. Dark purple seed
mottled with tan. PKT (100) $2 ½ LB $5
NOTE: PKT = Packet (approximate number of seed)
If you have problems with any of our seed, please contact us!
Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that need not
be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15, KJV
Build ye houses and dwell in them and plant gardens and eat the
fruits of them. Jeremiah 29:5
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Blue Lake Pole 65-75 days. Vigorous 7 ft. tall Heirloom made Oregon's
Willamette Valley famous in the 1960s for canning beans. The straight,
smooth, dark green 6” pods are crisp and stringless. Harvested at their
peak, they are tender, meaty, and full of hearty, fresh bean flavor. Use fresh
as snap or shell beans, canned, frozen or dried.
PKT (100) $2 ½ LB $5 Organic PKT (100) $3
Mountaineer White Half Runner 60 days. Use this Heirloom as snap
beans when young and shell beans at late maturity. Four inch, slender pods
are round, light green and fiberless at all edible stages. White seed have a
rich “beany” taste. PKT (100) $2 ½ LB $6
Pink Half Runner 50 days but many gardeners leave at least part of the
crop on the vines for 85 days and watch the dark green pods slowly turn red
as they mature. A beautiful snap bean that can be enjoyed fresh off the
vine, canned or dried. Peanut bean taste PKT (100) $2 ½ LB $6
Cherokee Trail of Tears Pole (Phaseolus vulgaris) 85 days. Heirloom also
known as Cherokee Black. Cherokee ancestors carried this bean over the
Trail of Tears, the infamous winter death march from the Smoky Mountains
to Oklahoma (1838-1839), leaving a trail of 4,000 graves. Green 6" pods
with purple overlay, shiny jet-black seeds. Good for snap beans and dry
beans. Pole habit, snap or dry. PKT (50) $2 (200) $6
State Half Runner 55-60 days. Short, 3' semi-vining plants produce 4"
light green, short, flat oval, meaty but stringy tender pods that have a sweet,
bean taste. Popular in the south as a shelling bean but may also be used as
a snap or green bean. Can or freeze.. High yielding, bushy vines do not
require staking. White seeded. PKT (100) $2 ½ LB $6
Greasy Cut Short Pole Bradshaw Heirloom Collection Source: Dick
Baird, Pickens, SC. Cut Short beans are said to have derived their name
because the seeds grow so closely together in the pods that the seed ends
are flattened or "cut short". This variety has a slick or "greasy" pod.
Excellent for fresh consumption, but in earlier times it was a favorite for
drying as "leather breeches beans". Often seen strung like peppers on a
string hanging on the porch, the beans were soaked in water overnight to
reconstitute before cooking slowly for hours with a ham hock for flavoring.
Trellis this variety. Organic PKT (50) $3 (150) $6
LIMA or BUTTERBEANS Cangreen Bush 68 days. Heirloom.
Small, flat, light green seed. 1943 AAS winner. PKT (150) $2
½ LB. $5
Christmas Pole 85-90 days. Heirloom also known as the Calico Lima
Bean. Introduced to the US in 1840. Long season lima bean grown primarily
for its beautiful seeds which are light cream color variegated in a deep
maroon. Aggressive plants may reach heights of well over 10 feet and must
be trellised. The plants produce an abundance of 4 - 6" pods containing 4
or 5 beans. The beans can be used either shelled or dry and turn a pinkbrown color when cooked. The beans have a rich, buttery flavor which is
milder than other lima bean varieties. PKT (50) $2 ½ LB. $5
Juanita Smith Pole Bradshaw Heirloom Collection Mr. Oliver Ridley,
Mtn. Rest, SC grew this bean for almost 50 years after receiving it from
Juanita Smith, who had grown it for 50-60 years before. He often planted
them among his field corn to provide them a trellis. Plants produce an
abundant crop of medium sized round beans with black & white appaloosa
speckled seed. Tender round pods are useful in French style bean recipes
and salads. Organic PKT (50) $3 (150) $6
Fordhook 242 Bush 75 days. Heirloom All America Selection 1945.
Widely adapted large seeded. Well suited for fresh market, canning or
freezing. 3-4 plump beans per pod. PKT (50) $2 ½ LB. $5
Kentucky Wonder Pole Heirloom 65 days. An old brown seeded favorite
introduced before 1864. Resistant to bean rust. Round pods are about 8
inches long, stringless and tender when small. Use fresh, can, freeze, or as
a dry bean. PKT (100) $2 ½ LB $5
Griggs Sieva Pole Crop Failure - Not available in 2017 - Sorry
Henderson Bush 65 days. Early maturing Heirloom baby lima for market
and home gardens. Very productive for canning and freezing. Pods are 34” with 3-4 creamy white seeds. Introduced 1888.PKT (100) $2 ½ LB. $5
McCaslan Pole 66 days. An old Southern Heirloom favorite introduced in
1912 by the McCaslan family of Georgia. All-purpose stringless bean,
superior quality and prolific producer. Green pods are up to 8” long Use as
snap (green or string), shelled or dry bean PKT (100) $2 ½ LB $6
Jackson Wonder Bush 65 days. An early, drought hardy and heat
resistant medium size Heirloom lima for processing and home gardens.
Pod is 3.25” long, broad and flat. Seed are buff-brown with dark reddish
brown mottling. Bush plant height – 20 in. PKT (100) $2
½ LB. $5
Rattlesnake Pole 60-85 days. Bradshaw Heirloom Favorite This bean
probably derived its name from the dark brown and light brown to cream
mottling on the seed reminiscent of a rattlesnake's color. It also has striking
purple striped markings on the growing pods, which will disappear when the
bean is cooked. Good for both fresh consumption and for canning. This
bean is esteemed by people who enjoy a "shelly bean". The 7-8” pods
remain tender even after seeds are developing within the pod. It is a
vigorous grower and a prolific producer when provided a sturdy trellis and
sufficient water. PKT (50) $2 ½ LB $7
Loudermilk Pole Butterbeans Bradshaw Heirloom Collection Similar
to another butterbean called ‘Snow on the Mountain’. It is half snow white
with the remainder spotted in sharp contrast with black. Prolific producer
requires a trellis and produces until frost in the fall. New growth runners
later in the season. Shear to increase pod set. PKT (50) $3 (100) $5
Multicolored Pole Butterbean 85 days. Heirloom small seeded variety
with great flavor and good disease resistance. Rainbow of colors with
speckles and swirls of cream, beige, red-brown and violet-purple.
Organic PKT (50) $3 (100) $5
Turkey Gizzard Pole Bradshaw Heirloom Collection Source: Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Newton, Clemson, SC. In 1802 a settler in Kentucky killed a wild
turkey. While cleaning the turkey, he discovered two unusual seeds in the
gizzard. Curious to see what they might produce he planted them. Very
vigorous growing, the turkey gizzard bean should be provided a sturdy trellis
and planted early. This bean is well suited to canning and has a tasty nutty
flavor when cooked. Attractive marshmallow cream and brown appaloosa
pattern seeds. PKT (50) $3 PKT (100) $5
Willowleaf Pole Butterbeans Bradshaw Heirloom Collection This
running butterbean variety has been in the family of Dr. Bradshaw for 150
years. Unlike most butterbeans, the leaves of this variety are very slender
and willow shaped. This makes picking the beans easier and also
discourages the Mexican bean beetle. Pods often produce four beans, and
sometimes five beans per pod. Late summer sidedressing with nitrogen
and irrigation will stimulate a vigorous fall crop. A stout trellis is
recommended for this vigorous bean which produces right up to the first
frost. Best flavor if used fresh or frozen. PKT (50) $2 (150) $5
Zelma Zesta Pole From the Heirloom collection of Rodger Winn, organic
heirloom seed producer in SC. The pole bean was developed by his wife’s
uncle J. C. Metze over 70 years ago. This Heirloom is best used when
pods are pencil size. It is very productive and produces reliably in the
summer months here in the South. Pods have purple markings and 6 1/2"
to 7" long with 6-8 seeds per pod. Vines 7'- 8'. Seeds are tan with brown
specks. Organic PKT (50) $3 (150) $6
But if we walk in the light as Christ is in the light, we have fellowship
with one another and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses
us from all sin. 1 John 1:7
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BUTTER PEA (Lima) Dixie White Bush Butter Pea 70 days
Cylindra (Butter Slicer or Formanova) 45-80 days. This Danish variety
produces a 6-8" carrot shaped beet making it ideal for slicing. Produces
many more uniform slices than globe shaped varieties. Sweet, tender, and
smooth skinned with small, edible, reddish green tops.
Organic PKT (300) $2
Heirloom 16-24” bush variety. Does well in hot, dry weather. Early and
productive. Delicious, butterbean flavor. Excellent flavor and highly
regarded in the South. PKT (150) $2 ½ LB $5
Speckled Dixie Bush Butter Pea 75 days. Southern favorite. Produces
bushy, vigorous two foot plants with tremendous yield of slightly curved, 4”
long pods with 3-4 small reddish-brown beans mottled with a darker brown
color. Wonderful used fresh or dried. PKT (150) $2 ½ LB $5
Detroit Dark Red 60 days. Introduced in 1892, this Heirloom may be the
most popular garden variety today. 3" globe shaped, smooth roots with dark
red flesh, sweet and excellent quality also store well. Red stemmed green
tops highly regarded for taste. PKT (500) $2
Alabama Speckled Pole Butter Pea 70 days. Heirloom The first speckled
pole butter pea I’ve found. Vigorous plants that reach about ten feet in
height and give a tremendous yield of slightly curved, 4” long pods with 3-4
speckled beans. PKT (50) $3
Early Wonder 50 days. This Heirloom was introduced in the early 1900’s
and is a great all-purpose beet. Roots are crimson red flesh and flattened
globe-shaped. Succulent tops are dark green. PKT (500) $2
Green Top Bunching 52 days. 12" plant produces good yields of bright red
beets and bright green tops. Quality Heirloom suitable for slicing and dicing.
Organic PKT (300) $2
Whitfield Pole Butter Pea Bradshaw Heirloom Collection First selected
as a rogue off-type from other garden vegetable seeds in 1950 by the late
Levis Whitfield of Anderson, SC. This variety was passed on to his son,
Donnie Whitfield. Donnie grew them until his death in the 1990’s. Since
that time they were preserved in a home freezer until his niece, Deborah,
shared them with us. We found them to be very prolific and quite tasty. A
running vine type that needs to be trellised. For best results, plant 18-24”
apart. Organic PKT (50) $3
(100) $5
Lutz Green Leaf 76 days. This very sweet, old-fashioned Heirloom is an
excellent keeper. 4-6” slightly elongated roots are deep purple and retain
sweetness and texture even when large. Spring sown beets are harvested
in the fall. Fall leaves are tender enough to be used in salads. An all-purpose
for fresh use and the best for fall harvest and winter storage. PKT (500) $2
MISC BEANS Black Turtle Bush 90 days. Latin America Heirloom
Ruby Queen NEW 55 days. Early, round, smooth-skinned Heirloom with
a smooth buttery texture. Great for canning and pickling. 1957 AAS winner.
PKT (500) $2
dating back to the 1700’s. Bush plants produce small jet black beans
wonderful for soups, stews and refrying. PKT (100) $2
Envy Vegetable Soybean 75 days. Well established short season favorite
developed by E. M. Meader, UNH. Upright 2' tall plants bear a good crop of
bright green beans early for fresh shelling or freezing. Eaten in the fresh
shell stage, green seeded soybeans have a delicious, buttery flavor and
tender-firm texture. Better adapted to Northern growing conditions than lima
beans, and have more protein and better yields. PKT (100) $3
BROCCOLI Calabrese 60-80 days. Heirloom introduced in the 1880’s
by Italian immigrants. Produces edible side shoots after the 4-6" central
head is harvested. Good choice for freezing. PKT (1000) $2
Di Ciccio 50-70 days. Old reliable open pollinated Heirloom introduced in
1890. Compact plants (24-36") produce a central 3-4" head with numerous
side shoots. Excellent for fall planting. Organic PKT (500) $2
Pinto Bush 95 days. Pods are three to four inches long, flat, and green.
Can be used for snap beans when young and tender but primarily grown to
maturity and used as a dry bean PKT (100) $2 ½ LB $5
Purple Sprouting 60 days. Grown by the Romans, this Heirloom has been
grown in England for two hundred years. Plant produces very flavorful
heads of purple broccoli that turn green when cooked. Once the main head
is removed this variety will continuously produce many offshoots during the
season. Also can be used as a sprouting broccoli. Plant late winter/early
spring. Excellent for garnishes or using fresh in salads. Extremely easy to
grow hardy winter vegetable. PKT (250) $2
Scarlet Runner Pole 65 days. Ornamental-Heirloom dating back to 1750.
Good for use as either small snaps, sliced pods or green shells, and often
used in place of lima beans in cooler climates. Also, grown as an
ornamental. The vining plants require a trellis. Rich red-orange pea shaped
flowers cover the vines most of the summer. PKT (15) $2
Waltham 29 60-90 days. Widely adapted Heirloom. Developed to mature
in cold weather (fall planting). Produces 4-8" heads and lateral buds for
extended harvest. Good for freezing. PKT (1000) $2
Yardlong or Noodle Asparagus Pole Bean – 75 days. This Bradshaw
Heirloom Favorite, is actually in the same species as cowpeas. Brought
to America in the 1880s by Chinese emigrants working on the railroads.
Frequently the two feet long slender, tender pods are harvested in the
immature stage and stir fried in oriental dishes. Use the mature seeds as
"dry peas" with a piece of ham hock. Wait to plant until at least the first week
in July for more vigorous growth and less chance for insect damage. Prefers
the hottest summer days and produces prolifically in late summer-early fall.
PKT (50) $3 (100) $5
Broccoli Raab Spring Rapini 90-120 days. Brassica rapa ruvo Traditional
Italian Heirloom combines qualities of mustard greens and broccoli for
salads and light cooking. There is no central head but many strong leaves
and side shoots with coin size green buds both of which are harvested. Best
grown in spring and summer months but will not tolerate more than a light
frost in autumn. Cut and bunch entire plants or pick just buds for extended
harvest. Organic PKT (250) $2
BEET Bull’s Blood 60 days. European Heirloom Tasty, sweet, dark red
roots may be pickled, baked or frozen. Beautifully colored, tender and sweet
tops mature in 35 days. Use in gourmet salads. PKT (500) $2
BRUSSEL SPROUTS Catskill 90-110 days. Introduced in 1941,
this widely adapted Heirloom is still the best garden variety for sustained
production. Compact plants (20-24") produce dark green, large 1½"
sprouts, closely packed on the stem. PKT (500) $2
Chioggia 60 days. Also called Bull’s Eye, this Heirloom was introduced to
American gardeners in the late 1840’s from Italy. Uniquely beautiful flesh
has alternating red and white concentric rings that resemble a bull's-eye.
Very tender, nice for eating and pickling. Retains markings if baked whole
and sliced just before serving. Mild flavored tops can be used raw or cooked.
PKT (500 ) $2
Long Island 95-110 days. Heirloom dating back to the 1890s. Vigorous,
compact plant (24-30 in.) loaded with excellent yields of 1-2 inch round, tight,
dark-green sprouts over an extended period. Succulent and tender when
steamed. Best for late fall and winter harvests as a few frosts will improve
the flavor. A good variety for freezing. PKT (500) $2
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CABBAGE Charleston Wakefield 82 days. Popular Heirloom with
cabbage lovers since 1892. Produces 4-6 lb. heads. PKT (1000) $2
Tendersweet NEW 75 days. Reliable Heirloom carrot produces crisp,
sweet, rich orange colored, 6-9” roots with 1 ½ diameter and semi-blunt
end. PKT (2,000) $2
Danish Ballhead 100 days. Heirloom introduced in 1887. Produces 5-7
pound round, blue-green, 7-8” diameter heads. A dependable variety,
resists bolting and splitting and keeps until late spring. PKT (1000) $2
CAULIFLOWER
Snowball Self-Blanching 68 days. Heirloom
developed at MSU. A work-saving variety with self-wrapping leaves which
protect the white curds from heat and sunlight during late summer or early
fall. During hot weather growth slows until cooler weather arrives, thus
preventing formation of undersized heads.
PKT (500) $2
Early Flat Dutch NEW 80 days. Large (6-10 lbs.) flat heads perfect for
sauerkraut and storage. Plant in spring or fall. PKT (1000) $2
Large Flat Dutch NEW 95 days. Solid 12” flat-topped, blue-green heads
that average 12 lbs. Heirloom introduced in the US in 1860’s. Excellent
flavor, good keeper, perfect for sauerkraut and any cabbage dish.
PKT (1000) $2
Snowball Y Improved 75 days. Heirloom plant produces very flavorful,
pure white, 6" diameter heads. This is a self-blanch variety as the leaves
curl around heads protecting them from sun. Organic PKT (300) $2
CELERY Tall Utah 52-70 110 days. Heirloom released in 1953 Tall
Jersey Wakefield 75 days. This Heirloom had its origin in England in
the late 1700’s first grown in Jersey City in 1840. Generally grown for
summer harvest but does over-winter well. 7" green tender heads weigh 35 lbs. and have an excellent flavor PKT (1000) $2
Utah produces 11” stalks on plants that reach 24-30” in height and medium
dark green, crisp, tender and tasty. A very popular tall green celery for late
fall use and winter storage. Organic PKT (500) $2
CHICORY Sugar Loaf Cichorum intybus 80 days. Sugarloaf type
Michihili Chinese NEW 70 days. Produces tall, cylindrical leafy heads
16” long and 6” across. Excellent for stir-frying and pickling. PKT (500) $2
chicory with highly desirable cos-type heads. For summer or fall culture, mild
flavor, self-blanching. PKT (1000) $2
Pak Choi White Stem 45 days. Forms 8-12" wide celery like stalks. Large
and smooth green leaves have a mildly pungent flavor. Grows fast. Slow to
bolt. Use stalks and leaves in stir-fry and soups PKT (500) $2
COLLARDS Champion 78 days. Improved Vates Selection. Dark
Green and large cabbage-like leaves retain springtime eating quality up to
two weeks longer than other Vates types. PKT ½ OZ (2500 ) $2
Purple Savoy NEW 60 days. Early savoy with green heads and purple
leaf margins. Plant in spring or fall (cold tolerant). PKT(500)$2
Georgia Southern 80 days. 30-35" tall, upright, large blue-green crumpled
leaves. Leafy non-heading Heirloom plant. PKT ½ OZ (2500) $2
Red Acre Heirloom 75-100 days. Compact plants produce solid,
flavorful, 5-7" diameter, round, flattened, red-purple colored 2-4 lb.
heads Resistant to yellowing and splitting. Organic PKT (300) $2
Morris Heading aka Cabbage Collards 80 days. Heirloom Produces
leaves in a head similar to a cabbage in taste and appearance. The medium
green leaves are tender and delicious. Tolerant of heat and cold.
PKT ½ OZ (2500) $2
Savoy Perfection 90 days. Heirloom Tender, sweet, crinkled leaves.
Large crisp heads with mild flavor. PKT (500) $2
Vates 75 days. Heirloom Large dark green leaves with mild cabbage like
flavor. PKT ½ OZ (2500 ) $2
CARROT
Chantenay Red Cored 70 days. Heirloom, developed in
France in the 1830’s, has 5" long, tender, sweet, bright orange roots.
Adaptable to heavy soils. PKT (2000) $2
CORN-Open Pollinated
Hickory King White Dent 115 days. Heirloom dating back to 1875. 7-9
foot plants. 7-8" ears with 10-12 rows of large white kernels. Considered
one of the best varieties for hominy, it can also be used for roasting ears,
grits, or corn meal. PKT (150) $2 ½ LB. $5
Danvers 126 72 days. Stocky Heirloom with broad shoulders up to 2" wide
& tapered V-shaped 6-8” root. Roots are bright, deep-orange. Suitable for
canning, freezing, storing, and juicing. Thrives in heavy soils and tolerates
some heat.. PKT (2000) $2
Organic PKT (1000) $2
John Haulk Corn Bradshaw Heirloom Collection Source: Oliver Ridley,
Mountain Rest, SC. This hardy Heirloom yellow corn has been grown in
the foothills of SC for over 100 years. Mr.Ridley gave this variety to Dr.
Bradshaw in 1992 and had grown this corn for over 50 years. He obtained
his seed from John Haulk who had grown it for over 50 years in the same
area. A hardy corn which grows to 12-15 feet tall, it is suitable for table use,
excellent for grinding for corn meal, and also makes an excellent animal
feed. It is very resistant to both insects and to damage by molds, rot, etc.
Dr. Bradshaw has grown this corn several years and especially enjoys
grinding it for corn meal. Plants should be spaced two feet apart and hilled
to prevent lodging during high winds.
PKT (100) $3 (200) $5
Little Finger 50-60 days. Baby Heirloom gourmet carrot, color develops
quickly, can pull early, 3" long x 1" wide, cylindrical blunt roots, very small
core, smooth skin, deep orange color, small weak tops. Developed for
canning & pickling whole, must be harvested early. PKT (2000) $2
Mokum 60 days. Hybrid Excellent choice for the home garden. Very juicy,
sweet, almost coreless, early bunching with slender 6" roots. Fine “baby”
carrot due to its high sugar content & rapid coloring. PKT (300) $2
Nantes Heirloom 70 days. For over 100 years Nantes type carrots have
been a favorite of home gardeners for their flavor & attractive appearance.
Cylindrical roots are 1½" x 6" with a blunt end. Orange flesh, nearly
coreless, sweet, tender and crisp. Good for storage, freezing and juice.
PKT (2000) $2
Organic PKT (1000) $2
Mountain Rest White Favorite Bradshaw Heirloom Collection 115 days.
12 ft. tall plants. 12-18” ears. Suitable for table use & corn meal.
PKT (100) $3
(200) $5
Parisian Carrot 60 days. Deep orange oval shaped Heirloom carrot that
will grow in heavy soils. Excellent for containers. PKT (1000) $2
Pencil Cob 80-100 days. Sometimes called Tennessee Red Cob corn. This
southern Heirloom has existed since the late 1800’s. Produces yellow
shoepeg kernals. The plants are very sturdy and are often grown in an
intercropping system to provide support for pole beans. Each ear is medium
large in size. Excellent for roasting ears. PKT (150) $2 ½ LB. $5
Rainbow Blend Heirloom 70 days. A colorful mixture of red, orange,
purple, white and yellow baby carrots. PKT (300) $2
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Reids Yellow Dent 85-110 days. This productive, hardy Heirloom corn
was a prize winner at the 1893 World’s Fair. Developed by James L. Reid
in northern Illinois from a Gordon Hopkins cross his father brought from
Brown County, Ohio in 1846. Vigorous 6-7' plants with 9-10" well-filled ears.
Use for roasting ears. PKT (150) $2 ½ LB. $5
Ashley 66 days. 1956 Clemson University Heirloom is recommended for
hot, humid areas. Productive vines produce 7-8 inch dark-green fruits,
tapered on the stem end. PKT (100) $2
Boston Pickling Improved 55 days. Released in the late 1800’s. A
dependable Heirloom variety that bears over a long period of time if kept
picked. Blocky, bright green fruits perfect for pickling PKT (100) $2
Truckers Favorite White 115 days. Heirloom 8-9’ plants produce 8-10”
ears. Grind for flour or use for livestock feed. PKT (150) $2 ½ LB. $5
Bush Pickle NEW 50 days. Heirloom 24"-36" vines are great for small
gardens or containers. Produces 4"-5" long fruit. PKT (20) $2
Indian 100-110 days. Rainbow colored Indian corn. PKT (150) $2
Strawberry 100 days. Crimson-mahogany colored with 2-3” ears that look
like a strawberry. Good as popcorn or ornamental uses. PKT (100) $3
Calypso 56 days. High yielding pickling hybrid developed by N.C. State
Univ. Blocky shape, medium dark green, white spines. Compact plant.
Excellent disease resistance/tolerance. PKT (50) $2
South American Popcorn NEW 110 days. Heirloom produces 5‘ tall
plants with 2-3 ears. 12-14 rows of big orange/yellow kernels excellent for
popping. PKT (200) $2 ½ LB $6
Carolina 55 days. Hybrid pickling cucumber with medium dark green,
straight, well-shaped, white spined fruit. Resistant to a broad disease
complex. Developed by Clemson University. PKT (100) $2
SWEET CORN-Open Pollinated
Diva Tender, crisp, sweet, bitter-free and seedless AAS winner. Best
eaten small (4-6”). Gynoecious and parthenocarpic. PKT (20) $2
Country Gentleman Heirloom 92 days. Often called "Shoe-peg".
Popular in Mid-Atlantic region for over 100 years. 6-8" ears are tightly
packed with round, white, deep kernels arranged in irregular fashion instead
of rows. Sweet, white and milky kernels with a wonderful flavor. Freeze or
make cream style corn. Eat or freeze immediately after harvest while sugar
is highest. PKT (100) $3 (200) $5
Lemon 65 days. This unique Heirloom was introduced in 1894. The small,
lemon shaped cucumbers are pale yellow when mature, with mild, crisp,
white flesh. Use for pickling, slicing and in salads. Very easy to digest.
PKT (100) $2
Golden Bantam (8 Row) 7 in. ears, two per stalk. Early main crop for the
home garden with excellent sweet flavor. This Heirloom has been the
standard yellow sweet corn for American home gardens for more than 100
years. PKT (100) $3 (200) $5
Long Green Improved 65 days. This Heirloom dates back to the mid1800’s. Vigorous and productive plants produce 10-12" dark green fruits
with black spines. Excellent slicing cucumber. PKT (50) $2
Marketmore 76 68 days. Open-pollinated slicer developed by Cornell
University. Fruit: very dark green color, 8-9", straight, uniform. T/R:
cucumber mosaic, scab, powdery & downy mildew. PKT (100) $2
Stowell's Evergreen 80-100 days. Bradshaw Favorite The original strain
of this open-pollinated Heirloom was bred by Nathaniel Newman Stowell
and introduced by a “so-called” friend to the seed trade in 1848. After 150
years, this variety is still one of the leading white varieties for home gardens
and market growers. 7-9" ears with 14-18 rows of kernels, 1-2 ears per stalk.
PKT(100) $3 (200) $5 ½ LB $10
Muncher 62 days Heirloom Strong, vigorous vines that prolifically produce
smooth, tender 6-9”. Good slicer that does not get bitter and is
burpless. Mosaic virus resistance. PKT (50) $2
HYBRID SWEET CORN HYBRID SWEET CORN
Poinsett 76 65 days. Slicing type. Fruit: dark green, 7-8", smooth,
cylindrical with well-rounded ends. Heavy yielder. PKT (100) $2
Merit Hybrid. 80 days. This widely adapted variety has been a favorite
for over thirty years. Large uniform heavy ears, well filled with straight rows
of deep, narrow, bright yellow kernels of excellent flavor. Sugar converts
to starch rapidly after harvest. Plants 6-7’ tall are vigorous and very
productive. T/R: bacterial wilt, common smut, corn leaf blight and one strain
of maize dwarf mosaic virus.
Treated Seed PKT (150) $3 ½ LB. $10
Spacemaster 80 60 days. Heirloom Dwarf bush type plants produce 8"
fruit with excellent flavor and disease resistance. Use for salad or pickles.
Ideal for containers. Excellent disease resistance/tolerance. PKT (50) $2
Straight Eight 65 days. This Heirloom was a 1935 All American winner.
Smooth, straight, dark green, 8” fruits. A good slicing variety. PKT (50) $2
Silver King Hybrid. 84 days. If you like Silver Queen then consider this
sugar enhanced home garden winner! Matures 10-12 days earlier than
Silver Queen. Sturdy 6' plants with fancy 8" ears with white kernals. Good
disease tolerance. Treated Seed PKT (150) $3 ½ LB. $10
Sumter 50 days. Standard for pickles. Straight, symmetrical green fruits
to 6" are tasty & firm. Good disease resistance & very productive.
Developed by Clemson University. Organic PKT (50) $2
Silver Queen Hybrid. 94 days. After more than 30 years, Silver Queen
remains a favorite late white corn. The 8 inch ears fill to the tip with 14-16
rows of tender, sweet white kernels with excellent flavor. Kernels contain
moderate degrees of sugar and convert to starch rapidly after harvest.
Treated Seed PKT (150) $3 ½ LB. $10
Suyo Long
Sweet flavored, bitter free, ribbed fruits growing up to 15”
long. This long fruited variety should be trellised. Widely adapted.
PKT (20) $2
Tasty Green Burpless 62 days. Japanese “Burpless” monoecious variety.
Fruit has shallow ridges on dark green skin, 12” long, slender and gets
snake-like if grown on the ground. PKT (20) $2
CUCUMBER
Arkansas Little Leaf 55 days. The parthenocarpic
flowers (sets fruit without pollination) produce fruit under heat stress.
Medium-sized, blocky fruits. Slicing and pickling. Organic PKT (50) $2
Tendergreen Burpless 60-65 days. 8-10" fruit are dark-green, non-bitter,
acid free. Resistant to downy & powdery mildew. PKT (50) $2
Armenian Cucumis melo var. flexuosus 60-70 days. Heirloom from the
1400’s. Slender burpless fruit is usually about 3’ long and 3” diameter.
Tastes and looks like a cucumber but is a variety of melon. Best used
when 12-18".Thrives in hot weather.PKT (100) $2
White Wonder 60 days. Heirloom, dates back to 1893, matures to a lovely
ivory white color. Pick small for pickles. Very productive in hot weather.
PKT (100) $2
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EGGPLANT Black Beauty 80 days. Heirloom introduced in 1902.
KALE Lacinato 60 days. Italian Heirloom dates to the 18th century
Fruits are dark purple, high-quality, 6-1/2" long by 5" in diameter and may
weigh 3 lbs. (best when harvested smaller). PKT (100) $2
has blue-green, savoyed leaves 3" wide x 10" long. Ornamental as well as
edible. Flavor is enhanced by frost, extremely winter hardy. Best quality is
produced where summers are cool or when it is grown into the fall or winter.
Best eaten when small and tender. PKT (500) $2
Long Purple 80 days. Italian type 24-30" plants produce four or more 2" in
diameter and 8-10" in length, dark purple fruit. PKT (100) $2
Red Russian 40-60 days Popular Heirloom introduced in 1885. Very
colorful and flavorful variety that grows 2' tall. Leaves are bitter-free, very
tender, and are intersected by purple-pink veins, lightly tinged with purple
on the margins. In cold weather the leaves turn reddish-purple and are very
attractive. Produces an early crop of very tender, mild sweet flavored leaves.
Organic PKT (500) $3
ENDIVE Batavian 90 days. 1934 AAS Heirloom produces large, thick,
dark green, frilly 10-12" leaves. Compact head and easy blanching. Tasty,
tender with a pleasant flavor. PKT (1000) $2
Frisee or Curly NEW 80 days. Produces loose heads of greenish-yellow,
frilly, curly leaves with a mild, slightly bitter taste. Favorite in salads for
texture and flavor. Blanching (tying the heads with a string) yields a milder
taste. PKT (500) $2
Siberian 65 days Extremely hardy, rapid growing, huge blue green slightly
curled feather shaped leaves, non-heading 12-16 inch plants. Sow spring
or fall. Light frost improves tenderness and flavor. PKT (1000) $2
Green Curled Ruffec 80-100 days. This Heirloom, dating back to 1870, is
hardy and resistant to wet and cold weather. 'Frisee' type with deeply cut,
dark green leaves. Sow in summer or fall. PKT (1000) $2
Vates Blue Curled Slow bolting Scotch type, finely curled blue green
leaves, low growing, 12-16" tall x 24" in diameter, short stem, hardy,
especially tender after light frost, does not yellow from frost or heat, hardy,
sow early spring-July, non-heading. PKT (1000) $2
GOURDS Birdhouse Bradshaw Heirloom Selection Dr. Bradshaw
has selected for 40 years for shape and rind thickness. The “perfect” Martin
house. PKT (10) $2
KOHLRABI Early White Vienna 50 days. 2” bulb is pale green with
Bottle Lagenaria siceraria 100-120 days. Originated in Africa dating back
to 3500 BC. This Heirloom is easy to grow and almost free from disease
and insect attacks. PKT (15) $2
tender, white, crisp flesh. PKT (500) $2
Purple Vienna 55 days. Crisp, 2-3” bulbs have tender, white flesh and
colorful purple skins. PKT (500) $2
Bushel Lagenaria siceraria 120 days. Gigantic 3-4’ feet in diameter &
weigh 50+ lbs. Excellent for making crafts. PKT (15) $2
LEEKS Large American Flag 130 days. One of the best varieties for
many years. Thick necks, vigorous plants, outstanding quality with mild,
sweet onion flavor. PKT (500) $2
Healing Squash Bradshaw Heirloom Collection When young, fruit can
be eaten as other squash. Source: Edith & Bill Gambrel, Clayton, GA.
Although the common name of this vegetable is "squash", it is an edible
Cuccuzi gourd. It originally came from Italy and has been maintained in the
family almost 200 years. Like most other gourds, they are rampant growers
and enjoy a stout trellis for best growth and fruit development. However,
they will run freely over the ground. Pick when 6-10 inches long and use
like summer squash. When young, half the fruit can be cut off for eating as
other squash. Remaining fruit will heal itself and continue to grow, hence
the name "healing squash". Fruit may reach 3-4 feet long and look like a
club. PKT (15) $2
LETTUCE Black Seeded Simpson Heirloom 46 days. A real old timer
(1850) still very popular. Loose, light green crinkly leaves retain their crisp,
tender eating qualities longer than most other leaf lettuce varieties. Best for
early spring and fall crops. PKT (1000) $2 Organic (1000) $3
Buttercrunch 65 days. 1963 All-America selection butterhead type
released by Cornell University. Excellent for home gardens. Medium size
head with smooth dark green crisp leaves. Slow bolting & heat tolerant.
PKT (1000) $2 Organic (1000) $3
Long Handle Dipper 120 days. Neck is long and makes a perfect handle
when dried and the bulb end is cut into the shape of a dipper. PKT (15) $2
Cimmaron Romaine 60-70 days. Heirloom 10-12 inch deep-red heads,
good flavor, crisp tender texture, virtually impervious to bolting. Broad, flat,
crisp leaves range from dark red to bronze. PKT (1000) $2
Luffa Sponge Heirloom grown for many generations to provide natural
sponge-like scouring pads suitable for scrubbing floors, automobiles, and
are even used as shower sponges and for facials. The immature 5-6" fruits
are edible and may be cut up and fried much like okra. Sponges obtained
from the mature dried fruits will last for many years. This is a very
aggressive vine and should be provided with a sturdy trellis in full sun. Rich
green foliage with contrasting bright yellow flowers late into the season
make this an attractive ornamental vine to screen off unsightly views. PKT
(25) $2
Dark Green Cos 70 days. Plant produces flavorful dark green heads of
romaine lettuce. Leaves are loosely folded on heads. PKT (1000) $2
Great Lakes NEW 75 days. 1944 AAS winner. This Heirloom produces
large crisp heads or harvest young baby greens. Standard iceburg head
excellent for spring and fall plantings. PKT (1000) $2
Green Salad Bowl 50 days. 1952 All-America Selection released by
USDA. This high-quality loose leaf type is ideal for home gardens. Large
upright plants form a rosette of tender light green leaves. Slow to bolt.
Heirloom PKT (1000) $2 Organic PKT(1000) $3
Ornamental Egg Gourds Bradshaw Heirloom Collection This delightful
little ornamental gourd has been grown by Dr. Bradshaw over forty years. It
has a vigorous habit of growth with rich green foliage, and it flowers
prolifically. Displayed on a large trellis, its many snow white, egg-shaped
fruit appear in marked contrast to the foliage. The dried gourds are almost
indistinguishable from brown hen eggs and are quite useful for arts & crafts.
PKT (15) $2
Iceberg (Head) 82 days. Heirloom Medium size, light green with a tinge
of brown, tightly folded, crinkled. Crisp white interior. PKT (1000) $2
Merveille Des Quatre Saisons (Four Seasons) NEW 45 days. Beautiful
French Heirloom dating back to 1885. Produces medium to large
butterhead plants. Crispy leaves are reddish-green with excellent flavor.
Organic PKT (1000) $3
And the earth brought forth grass and herb yielding seed after his kind,
and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and
God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:12
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MELONS Banana 80-100 days. Heirloom 18-24" long by 4" diameter
Oakleaf 48 days. This leaf lettuce Heirloom dates back to 1771. Thin, light
green, oak shaped leaves makes delicious addition to salads. Can stand
some hot weather. PKT (1000) $2
yellow melons weighing 4-8 lbs. with juicy salmon-pink flesh PKT (25) $2
Crenshaw 107 days. Heirloom Yellow-green skin with very sweet, salmon
colored flesh. 6-10 pounds. PKT (50) $2
Parris Island Cos 66 days. Widely adapted Heirloom Romaine type
developed by USDA & Clemson University. Upright 8-10" plants. Interior is
pale green to cream with grayish green, slightly savoyed outer leaves.
Mosaic tolerance. PKT (1000) $2
Organic PKT(1000) $3
White Crenshaw 100 days The creamy white, sweet flesh is well worth the
wait on this variety. Lush foliage and delicious flavor. PKT (50) $2
Prizehead 50 days. Non-heading, leaf type. The leaves are upright, deeply
curled, broad and light green. Heirloom PKT (1000) $2
Delicious 51 81 days. 4-5 lb. fruit are round to oval, well netted, moderately
ribbed. Flesh is thick, golden, crisp, juicy and delightfully sweet.
PKT (50) $2
Red Deer Tongue Loose Leaf 50-70 days. Very popular Heirloom named
for its pointed leaves with red edges. Heat tolerant and less prone to bolting
under high temps. Good texture and rich nutty flavor. Widely adaptable and
tolerant of different climates. Excellent for home gardens. PKT (1000) $2
Edisto 47 90 Days. Heirloom Firm, tough, ribbed rind with heavy net. Thick
salmon-orange flesh with tender firm texture. 4-5 lbs. PKT (100) $2
Green Nutmeg 70-90 days High yields of 2-3 pounds melons with slightly
oval, ribbed, heavy netting, light green flesh with salmon center, sweet with
a unique spiciness. Heirloom introduced in 1863. PKT (25) $2
Red Romaine 70 days. Useful and colorful tart addition to any salad, 10-12
inch heads. Color varies from green to deep red to bronze. Dark color
develops best in cool weather, gourmet variety. PKT (1000) $2
Red Sails AAS winner. Heirloom Slow bolting ruffled, green leaf lettuce
with ruffled, fringed leaves & burgundy tips. Resist tipburn. PKT (500) $3
Hale’s Best 85 days. Heirloom introduced in the 1920’s. Large, (3-5 lbs)
oval fruit. Thick, salmon-orange, very sweet flesh. Resists powdery mildew.
PKT (50) $2
Red Salad Bowl 50 days Loose leaf Heirloom similar to Green Salad bowl
with reddish-bronze color. Introduced in 1955. Attractive plants have a
sweet flavor and are slow to bolt. PKT (1000) $2 Organic PKT(1000) $3
Hearts of Gold 70-95 days. Aromatic sweet deep orange flesh very thick,
firm, small cavity, nearly round 6.5 x 5.5". diameter, 3-4 lbs. PKT (50) $2
Honeydew Green Flesh 105-115 days. Smooth, creamy white rind with
high sugar content, luscious, thick green flesh. PKT (50) $2
Rouge de Hiver Leaf 60 days. This heat tolerant European Heirloom
dates back to 1880’s. Large, flat, broad leaves vary in color (green, bronze,
deep red) have a sweet buttery flavor. Organic PKT(1000) $3
Honeyloupe 105 days. Heirloom Smooth 5-6 lb. fruit with sweet, delicious
orange flesh. Taste between a honeydew and Crenshaw. PKT (25) $2
Ruby NEW 40-45 days. Compact loose-leaf plant with sweet, succulent,
crumpled reddish-green leaves. Very decorative plant. PKT (1000) $2
Honey Rock 80 days. An early Heirloom melon, 3-4 lbs., thick sweet firm
deep-salmon flesh. 1933 AAS winner. PKT (50) $2
Speckles 40-45 days. Mennonite Heirloom dates back to 1799. Bright
red speckles on lime green leaves with a buttery taste. This hardy butterhead type is slow to bolt. PKT (500) $2
Iroquois 80-90 days. Coarse heavy net melon, oval shape, 7 x 6 in.
diameter, 5-7 lbs. Thick, sweet deep orange flesh. Excellent choice for the
mid-west and northeast. PKT (50) $2
Summertime NEW 45 days. Heat tolerant iceberg type with dark green,
wrapped leaves with frilled edges. PKT (1000) $3
Mainstream 90 days. Small compact plant. 4 lb. cantaloupes with bright
orange flesh high in vitamin C. This variety does well in wet or humid
conditions. Rated by many as one of the best tasting cantaloupes of all time.
Excellent for home gardens and market growers. PKT (50) $2
Tom Thumb 70 days. Heirloom dates back to 1850. Compact plants with
small tennis ball sized heads. The sweet leaves are medium green, slightly
crumpled with creamy yellow center. Easy to grow. PKT (1000) $2
Minnesota Midget Melon 60-100 days. Heirloom Compact, 3 ft. vines.
4" melons, thick meaty gold yellow flesh, unique flavor, high sugar content,
high quality, fine dense netting, early, resistant to Fusarium. PKT (50) $2
Tango 45 days. Attractive loose leaf plants form tight rosettes, with sharply
cut leaves that resemble endive. Leaves are dark green with a tender tangy
flavor and are high in vitamins. PKT (500) $2
Planters Jumbo 86 Days. Fruits average 4 lbs., uniform, attractive, roundoval and well netted. Thick salmon-orange flesh. PKT (100) $2
Colored Romaine Blend Red and green romaine lettuces.
PKT (1000) $3 PKT (3000) $6
Plumgranny Melons Bradshaw Heirloom Collection Source: Edith and
Bill Gambrel, Clayton, GA. Local gardeners grow these interesting little
tennis ball size melons primarily to bring fragrance into the kitchen. I am
told by old timers that the rind can be made into excellent preserves or
pickles similar to watermelon rind pickle. PKT (15) $2
Gourmet Salad Mix A blend of red and green loose leaf lettuces. Even as
seedlings their appearance is quite different and they can be easily thinned
to your chosen proportions in the row. Sow small amounts regularly for a
continuous harvest. Pretty enough for the flower garden. Matures in 60-80
days. Organic PKT (1000) $3 PKT (3000) $6
Rocky Ford Green Flesh 85 days. Tasty Heirloom from the 1800’s
produces 5-6" melons with light green flesh & nutmeg flavor. PKT (50) $2
Mesclun Mix A blend of lettuce, mustard, arugula, endive, and kale.
Wonderful combination of colors, textures and flavors provided by varieties
that are quick to harvest. Plant short rows of mixture every week or so.
Harvest all varieties and mix to make the perfect European style salad.
PKT (1000) $3 PKT (3000) $6
Sakata's Sweet 90 days. These small 3"-4" Asian round melons are very
sweet with high sugar content. Crisp and crunchy with edible skins. Small
size & golden rind make them very attractive. PKT (50) $2
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MUSTARD Florida Broadleaf 45-55 days. Bright green, broad leaves
PARSNIP All-America 90-120 days. Heirloom with smooth, ivory
with white midribs. Vigorous growing plant. PKT ½ oz. (8000) $2
colored 10 x 3 inch roots with a tender white flesh and a very small core.
Attains size and thickness early and rarely produces side shoots. Excels in
taste, possesses a high sugar content and stores exceptionally well. The
hardiest of all garden crops, parsnips don’t develop their sweet, nutty flavor
until after enduring frosts and cold weather in fall. PKT (1000) $2
Mizuna 40 days. Large clusters of long, thin, crisp, deeply cut and notched
leaves. Sweet and mild, great for stir-fry and salads. Slow to bolt.
PKT (2000) $2
GARDEN/ENGLISH PEA Alaska 52-55 days. Contains less sugar
Mizuna Lime Streaked 35-45 days. A popular type of Asian greens
harvested as baby leaves used in Mesclun salad mixes. It has a mild sweet
and tangy mustard flavor. Produces heavily serrated leaves on upright
stalks & has a lime green color to its leaves. Upright habit makes for an
easy harvest. Regrows after each shearing. PKT (2000) $2
and matures earlier than most other English peas. 28” plants are sturdy and
grow well in cool weather. Smooth seed suitable for canning.
PKT (150) $2
½ LB. $5
Laxton's Progress #9 60 days-Early, long-podded garden pea has been a
favorite for generations. 4-5". pods hold 6-9 plump, delicious dark green
peas. Equally tasty fresh, canned or frozen. Vigorous 18-20" dwarf vines
don't need staking. Organic PKT(150) $3 ½ LB. $8
Mizuna Red Streaked NEW 35-45 days. Deep red color as baby leaf.
Some green when grown to full size. Serrated leaves. PKT (1000) $2
Osaka Purple NEW 22-50 days. Fast growing for spring or fall plantings.
Dark green-purple leaves with white veins. Harvest small for salad or let it
grow to full size for boiling. PKT (1000) $2
Lincoln NEW 65 days. Heirloom Produces 6-9 seeds per 4” pod. Stands
early heat and resist common wilt. Bush habit adapted for home garden and
best choice for freezing.
PKT (150) $2 ½ LB. $5
Red Giant 50-70 days. An attractive, flavorful, oversized mustard. Slow to
bolt and extremely winter hardy. PKT ¼ oz. (4000) $2
Wando 68 days. Heat tolerant for late plantings. Dependable cropper
developed by USDA. Dark green 3" pods are well filled with 6-8 dark green
peas. Excellent flavor. Bush habit adapted for home garden and quick
freezing.
PKT (150) $2
½ LB. $5
Southern Giant Curled Heirloom 45-50 days. 1935 All-America selection.
Vigorous upright plants. Bright green leaves with crumpled, frilled edges
and mild flavor. Slow bolting. Use for salad, braising mix or cook.
PKT ½ oz. (8000) $2
Willet Wonder NEW 70 days. English type for fresh use or freezing.
Heirloom originated in Augusta, GA in 1890’s. PKT (150) $2 ½ LB $5
Tatsoi Brassica narinosa 20-40 days Dozens of pencil thin, white stalks,
and deeply cut fringed leaves, mild flavor, will grow after cutting. Very
productive. PKT (2000) $2
And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden: and there He
put the man whom He had formed. Genesis 2: 8
Tendergreen 40 days. "Spinach Mustard". Mild flavored, smooth and dark
green leaves. Cook or use raw like spinach.
PKT ½ oz. (8000) $2 Organic ¼ oz (4000 )$2
SNOW/SUGAR/SNAP PEA Dwarf Grey Sugar 55-60 days. Early
maturing plants bear petite, edible snow peas. Plants 30-36” in height. Pea
pods are sweet and crisp. Dwarf Grey is an old Heirloom favorite commonly
used for its purple flowers and twirling tendrils in stir-fries, salads and
garnishes. (Pisum sativum) PKT (150) $2 ½ LB $5
OKRA Clemson Spineless 80 55 days. A uniform Clemson Spineless
type released by Clemson University in 1980. The plants grow four to five
feet tall. Pods are spineless, ridged, medium green, straight. Appearance,
except for increased uniformity, is very similar to Clemson Spineless.
PKT (300) $2 ½ LB. $5 1 LB. $8
Mammoth Melting 75 days. Heirloom developed by USDA. By far the
largest and finest of the sugar/snow or edible-podded peas. Vigorous 4-5’
vines need to be trellised. Pods average 5-6" and are thick and fleshy and
remain stringless and sweet longer. PKT(100) $2 ½ LB $5
Burgundy
55-60 days. This AAS winner combines the value of a
vegetable and beauty of an ornamental. Burgundy stems & branches with
the green leaves having burgundy mid-ribs and venation. The flower is
similar to a creamy yellow miniature hibiscus Dark red pods can be used in
all okra recipes since the pods taste the same as green pods and lose the
red color when cooked. Release by Clemson. PKT (300) $2 ½ LB. $6
Oregon Sugar Pod II Snow Light green, smooth edible pods 4" long by
3/4" diameter with a mild flavor good for eating raw, in stir fries or steamed.
Freezes well, retaining the full, sweet flavor and color. Sets double pods,
very productive vines over a long period of time. Height 30-36". 68 days.
Good disease resistance. Organic PKT(100) $3 ½ LB $8
Choppee Okra Bradshaw Heirloom Collection Source: Anne Diedre
Jacobs, Georgetown, SC. This okra has been in the Jacobs family since
the mid-1800’s. As the name implies, it has been grown in the Choppee
area of South Carolina near Georgetown. This area is named after Native
Americans indigenous to this area. Because okra readily cross pollinates,
it should not be grown in close association with other okra varieties.
PKT (50) $2 (200) $6
Sugar Ann Snap NEW 55 days. Dwarf non-climbing plant sets abundant
harvest of 2½” sweet, crisp, stringless pods. 1984 AAS winner.
PKT(100) $2 ½ LB. $5
Cow Horn 55 days. Pre-1865 Heirloom. A heavy yielder of 8-12 inch pods
on plants that may reach 7 to 8 feet tall. Although the large pods remain
spineless and tender up to 10 feet, the best quality pods are picked when 5
to 6" long. Heavy yielder with many side branches; and it can be depended
upon to make a superb crop. PKT (300) $2 ½ LB $6
SOUTHERN PEAS (CROWDER & COWPEAS)
Sugar Snap 70 days. This AAS Gold medal winner is the original snap
pea. Crisp and tender 2-3 inch pods on 5-6 foot vines requiring a trellis.
PKT(100) $2 ½ LB. $5
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Baby Cream High yielding, early maturity, cream-type southern pea with a
compact plant habit. Immature pods have a dark green color. Earlier and
much less bushy than White Acre. PKT (150) $2
ONION Evergreen Long White Bunching 60-120 days. Clusters of long,
slender, tasty stalks with "spring green" ends. Sow in spring for summer
use or in fall to overwinter for spring. Divide clumps in second year.
PKT (1000) $3
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Yardlong or Noodle Asparagus Bean – 75 days. This Bradshaw
Heirloom Favorite is actually in the same species as cowpeas. Harvest
long 24” slender, tender pods in the immature stage and stir fried or cook
mature dry peas. Produces prolifically in late summer-early fall. Pole habit.
PKT (50) $3 (100) $5
Big Boy 75 days — The bushes stand erect and bear eight inch pods
that are high on the plants and easy to pick. A very productive field pea
that is good for fresh use, freezing or canning. Seed are cream colored
with light brown eyes. PKT (150) $2 ½ LB. $5 1 LB $9
California Black Eye 75 days. Heavy yields of 7-8” pods with large,
smooth black eyed seed. Eat fresh or dried. PKT (150) $2 ½ LB. $5
PEPPER Heat or pungency of peppers are rated in Scoville Heat Units
Colossus Very large brown crowder with good flavor. Easy to pick and
shell. Matures in 64 days and normally has a two-week harvest season.
Colossus has rootknot and wilt resistance. Clemson Univ. release.
PKT (150) $2 ½ LB. $5 1 LB $9
(SHU- 0 to 300,000). Hot growing conditions, full sun and adequate but not
excessive moisture generally promote pungency. Too much water, nitrogen
or low temperatures will drain the taste. Fruits ripening at 85º- 95º have
more pungency than those maturing at 65º - 70º. The pungency increases
tenfold when the fruits are dehydrated.
Dixie Lee Heirloom 68 days. Longtime Southern favorite for its brown
color, strong flavor & dark gravy (pot liquor) when cooked. High yielding
ability. Prostrate plants 12" high with a spread of 42". Slender 7" medium
green pods change to light yellow at green shell stage. Kidney shaped peas.
Developed by MS AES. PKT (150) $ 2 ½ LB. $5 1 LB $9
Alma Paprika 70-80 days. Excellent for drying and grinding or may be
eaten fresh. Slightly warm & sweet. Pods ripen from cream-white to orange
to red. PKT (25) $2
Anaheim Chile 80 days. Heavy bearing, bushy 2-2½ foot plants bear
plenty of deep green, medium-thick fleshed fruits. The 8" x 1½" peppers are
moderately pungent and mature to a beautiful red color. Great for drying or
frying. PKT (50) $2
Iron & Clay Cowpeas Heirloom Excellent for quail, dove & deer, cover
crop or human consumption as a dried pea. It produces forage in 45 days
and small mature seed in 100 days. Iron & Clay produces abundant
amounts of organic matter and nitrogen needed to enrich the soil and resists
common forms of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita).
PKT (300) $ 2 ½ LB. $5
1LB. $8
Ancho Poblano Heirloom Large heart-shaped fruit, turns from green to
red. Sweet distinctive flavor. 4-6" long. Medium hot. PKT (50) $2
Caribbean Red Habanero "Tongue-blistering" Petoseed's habanero
pepper has a wonderful, distinct flavor with tropical tones, but "this hot baby”
delivers a nuclear blast. 445,600 Scoville units (nearly doubling the heat of
most habanero varieties). PKT (25) $2 TREATED SEED ONLY
Mississippi Purple Hull 70 days. A large seeded brown crowder with
reddish-purple pods at green shell stage. Plants have much less vine and a
concentration of pods over the plant with the pods maturing over a short
time span. Pods shell very easily. PKT (150) $2 ½ LB. $5 1 LB $9
Carolina Cayenne 70 days. Home garden and commercial use. Fruit
excellent for pickling, sauces, dehydration, and fresh market. Mature fruits
are a bright, deep red color and are quite pungent (80,000-100,000 SHU).
Produces excellent yields and high level of resistance to southern rootknot
nematode. Plants are strong, uniformly branched, and may reach a height
of 24-36 inches. Clemson & USDA. PKT (50) $2
Mississippi Silver 65 days. Large seeded brown crowder with pale green
silvery pods at green shell stage. Pods 6" slightly curved & light straw color
when dry. Low bushy plant type. Excellent yields. T/R: Blackeye mosaic
virus & rootknot nematode. PKT (150) $2 ½ LB. $5 1 LB $9
Piggott Pea Bradshaw Heirloom Collection Source: John Coykendall,
Knoxville, TN. This variety of southern field peas dates back to the 1850's
in Washington Parish, LA. For many years it was guarded by the Piggott
family who would not allow anyone to have seeds of what they considered
the very best tasting field pea. Organic PKT (100) $3
(200) $5
Charleston Hot Cayenne Developed by USDA Vegetable Lab, Charleston,
SC. Ideal for home gardeners who want a high yielding compact plant (18"24"). Pepper starts out yellow-green, changes to golden yellow, bright
orange, and then to a deep red at maturity. Mature pods are about 5-6" long
and very hot (100,000 Scoville heat units). Matures in 65 - 75 days and has
resistance to many types of rootknot nematodes. NOTE: Normal foliage
color is a yellow green. Please do not mistake this for a nitrogen deficiency.
PKT (50) $2
Pinkeye Purplehull 65 days. Plants are vigorous, bush to semi-vining in
habit and produce pods that are six to seven inches long. The seeds are
cream colored with a maroon eye. It is resistant to Blackeye Cowpea Mosaic
Virus and Bacteria Virus Resistant (BVR). Treated Seed Only
PKT (150) $2 ½ LB. $5 1 LB $9
Chiltepin 98 days. Heirloom. Wild species (capsicum anuum var.
glabriusculum) from Mexico. Very hot but heat variable (50,000-200,000
SHU) depending on growing season and location. Small pea size peppers
with unique flavor ripen from green to orange to red. PKT (25) $2
Quickpick Pinkeye 56-60 days. Erect, determinate, non-vining bush type
plant. Highly synchronous pod set. Excellent yield. Immune to Georgia
isolate of black eye cowpea mosaic virus. Developed by Louisiana AES.
PKT (150) $2 ½ LB. $5 1 LB $9
Red Ripper Bradshaw Heirloom Collection Crop Failure
Cowhorn Hot Cayenne NEW 80 days. Heirloom. Curved 6-10” peppers
resemble a cow horn. Thick-walled peppers turn bright red when mature.
Excellent for sauces or drying. PKT (50) $2
Red Ripper 90-100 days. Upright vining plants produce high yields of
excellent eating quality fresh or dried PKT (150) $2 ½ LB. $5 1 LB $9
Giant Thai Hot 70 days. The 3-4" peppers mature from green to red, with
both colors present at once on the plant. 6000 SHU. PKT (50) $2
Whippoorwill Bradshaw Heirloom Collection Source: John Coykendall,
Knoxville, TN (originally from Lowery Langston in Jefferson County, TN).
The Langston family broadcast the seeds in the cornfield for a fall crop and
for animal forage. Eat green or dry. Organic PKT (100) $3 (200) $5
Habanero 80-90 days. Super Hot! 200,000 - 300,000 SHU. Aka "Scotch
Bonnets". Wrinkled dark green peppers ripen to a bright orange. Plants
grow 3-4 feet tall. Productivity erratic in the North. PKT (50) $2
White Acre 62 days. A small seeded white cream pea that has been around
for a while. About half the size of a blackeye and tedious to shell by hand.
Vigorous growth habit, heavy yields and superior flavor. PKT (200) $ 2
Jaloro 70 days. Yellow jalapeno pepper developed by Texas A&M. Fruit is
a beautiful golden yellow before turning orange then red, making for a
beautiful show on compact plants. Just as hot as regular jalapenos. Plants
are resistant to six viruses that threaten peppers. PKT (25) $2
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Jalapeno M 72 days. 3 ½ " peppers mature from green to red on 26”
plant. Very prolific. 5,000 SHU. PKT (50) $2
Pepperoncini 70 days. An Italian Heirloom, bushy and vigorous plants
yield prodigious quantities of slender 3"- 5" sweet green peppers that turn
red and become even sweeter. Use fresh, chopped in salads, served with
dips or breads, or pickled. PKT (50) $2
Long Red Slim Cayenne NEW 75-80 days. Heirloom. Heavy
producer of 4-6’ long by ¼” thick peppers. Hot (50,000 Scoville heat units)
peppers are excellent for pickles, hot sauce, drying, and in chili and salsa.
PKT (50) $2
Pimento 65-90 days. Upright 30" plants produce 3 x 2 ½ " smooth, bright
red, heart shaped, and very sweet fruit. PKT (50) $2
Red Cherry Sweet NEW 80 days. The 1-1½." slightly oblate sweet
peppers mature from green to red. Pickle or eat fresh. PKT (50) $2
Mulato Isleno 80-90 days. The fat, 6" x 3" poblano type peppers are mild
and chewy, with a very distinctive flavor. Fruits mature from green to deep
red/black color. Excellent for salsa, roasting & stuffing. PKT (50) $2
Sweet Banana Pepper 65 days. Mild & sweet 6” peppers. Pick yellow fruit
early or let mature to orange and then a deep red color. PKT (50) $2
Nu Mex Big Jim 83 days. Excellent green & red chile. Large smooth fruit
2" at the shoulder tapering 8-10" to a blunt end. Heat varies from mild to
hot. Sets fruit under hot, dry conditions. PKT (50) $2
PUMPKIN Big Max 120 days. Slightly rough, red-orange skinned fruits,
weighing up to 70lbs, have bright yellow-orange flesh. Pies, canning or jacko-lanterns. PKT (25) $2
Nu Mex Joe E. Parker Use for green and red chile production. Fruit 8"
long and 1¾" wide. Mild pungency (800 SHU). Excellent chile flavor.
PKT (50) $2
Cinderalla aka Rouge Vif d’Etampes 125 days. French Heirloom
pumpkin with unique red-orange skin. Fruits are deeply ribbed and flattened
resembling a wheel of cheese. 6” tall x 18” wide. Very decorative, but
difficult to carve. Great for pies and baking. PKT (15) $2
Tabasco 75 days. Very Hot (40,000+ SHU). Slender yellow-green fruits
1½" long. PKT (50) $2
Connecticut Field 110 days. This Native American Heirloom, predating
1700, produces 15-25 pound, twelve inch globe shaped fruit with flattened
ends. Perfect for Halloween decorating. Sweet flesh is great for pies.
PKT (25) $2
TAM Mild Jalapeno 1 65-70 days. Compact plants (24"-30") with multiple
virus resistance. Strong pepper flavor & aroma make this pepper
desirable for fresh consumption, pickling or picante sauce. Mildly pungent
(1100 SHU). PKT (50) $2
Howden 115 days. Heirloom pumpkins weigh 10-20 lbs with deep orange
fruits. Round symmetrical fruits make great jack-o’lanterns. High yielder
and good keeper. PKT (15) $2
BELL PEPPER California Wonder 75 days. This large, thick walled,
juicy, sweet pepper is one of the most popular. 4” green peppers turn bright
red. PKT (50) $2
Jack O’Lantern 100 days. Medium-orange with shallow ribs the fruit tend
to be 10 inches in diameter and 10-18 pounds. Flesh is sweet, light in color
and fine-grained enough for cooking. PKT (25) $2
Canary Yellow 100 days. 3 ½" long by 4” wide peppers mature from green
to yellow. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. PKT (50) $2
Chocolate Beauty 67 days green/88 days mature chocolate. Mediumlarge, smooth 3&4 lobed fruits. Tobacco mosaic resistant. PKT (25) $2
Mammoth Gold 110 days. An American Heirloom variety from Kentucky.
40-60 lb pumpkins are irregular globe shaped, golden orange with smooth
surface and thick pale orange flesh. Great for carving. PKT (25) $2
Coral Belle NEW 85 days. Produces 4’ by 3 ½”, four lobed orange fruit.
Mid-thick walled with mild, sweet flavor. PKT (25) $2
Neck Pumpkin Bradshaw Heirloom Collection A buff colored squash with
a very long neck. The thick, orange fleshed fruit measures 5" x 24" with a 9"
bulb. Sweet & good for pies. The flesh is cooked much like butternut squash.
PKT (15) $2
Golden Cal Wonder 70 days Same as California Wonder with a bright gold,
changing to orange-red when mature. PKT (50) $2
Keystone Giant 78 days. A tasty variety known for its 5 inch thick, dark
green flesh and heavy yields. PKT (50) $2
Seminole Pumpkin Bradshaw Heirloom Collection Source: J.
Nicholson, Anderson, SC. As the name implies, the Seminole Indians of
southern Florida perpetuated this pumpkin. Small pumpkins (the size of a
basketball) with a light salmon pink rind develop in late summer and fall. A
much smaller inner cavity contains very flat seed. Foliage has interesting
silvery variegations. Thick beige flesh is excellent for pies. PKT (10) $2
Yolo Wonder 75 days. Two foot plants produce thick walled green peppers
that mature to a beautiful red color, with dense foliage to help protect against
sun scald. Larger & more mosaic resistant than Cal Wonder. PKT (50) $2
MISC PEPPERS
Cubanelle Sweet Fryer 70 days. Sweet 5" long by 2" wide fruit. Thinwalled for frying. Yellow-green fruit turns red-orange. PKT (50) $2
Ol Zebs 110 days. Heirloom pumpkins weigh 20-30 lbs with unique orange
skin and a long wispy handle. High yielder and great baker.
PKT (25) $2
Hungarian Yellow Wax Sweet 70 days. Sweet 6" long fruit have a waxy
flesh, tapering to a blunt tip. Light green fruit ripens to yellow and red.
PKT (50) $2
Small Sugar 105 days. Fruit is 6-8" in diameter and weighs about 6 lbs.
The bright orange skin is good for carving. Sweet flesh has excellent flavor
outstanding for processing and making pies. PKT (25) $2
Hungarian Hot Wax 70 days. Heirloom Mexican favorite used in salsa
and soups. Medium to hot fruits are sweet, 5’ long and turn from yellow to
orange to red. PKT (50) $2
Green Striped Cushaw 90-110 days. Native to North America this
Heirloom was introduced in the late 1800’s. 10-12 pound, whitish-green
fruit with mottled green stripes produce up to 18 in. oblong shape with
crooked necks and 10 in. bulbous bottoms. The light yellow flesh is slightly
sweet, thick, medium-coarse and fibrous. The large, vigorous vines are
resistant to squash vine borer. Great for pies, baking and fall pumpkin
sales. PKT (15) $2
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Orange Striped Cushaw 110 days. Pear shaped with crookneck, 25-30 lb
fruit are creamy white with gold/orange stripes, hard thin smooth rind, fine
grained sweet golden flesh is excellent for baking or pies, good keeper.
PKT (15) $2
SPINACH Bloomsdale Heirloom 40-60 days. Introduced in early
White Cushaw 95-110 days. White skin with pale yellow background, fruits
15-25 lbs., sweet pale yellow flesh, good for canning and baking pies. This
Heirloom may have been available before 1860. PKT (15) $2
Giant Nobel 50 days Heirloom plants are very large and spreading in
habit. Plant in late spring (it is slow to bolt) for heavy yields of giant, thick,
dark green leaves. Excellent canning variety. Bred by inbreeding a
monoecious plant found in the 'Gaudry' variety and released by Zwaan and
Van der Molen, Voorburg, Netherlands in 1926. An All-America Selection
winner in 1933. PKT (500) $2
1900's. Vigorous upright plants with savoyed, crumpled dark green leaves.
Fine quality, tender and excellent flavor. Slow to bolt. Adapted for late spring
& summer plantings. PKT (1000) $2
RADICCHIO Palla Rosa Firm, red heads with attractive white veins or
sow like leaf lettuce and harvest young, slightly bitter leaves for salad mixes.
PKT (500) $2
New Zealand 60 days. Heirloom from England dating back to the late
1700”s. Not a true spinach but will produce a spinach-like crop in hot
weather. Because of its heat tolerance and resistance to bolting, this is a
summer substitute for conventional spinach. Plants have a bush-like habit
and distinctive triangular leaves. Use the succulent leaves and young stems
fresh in salads or cooked. Grows as a perennial in mild winter areas. May
be difficult to start. Soaking seeds in warm water for two to eight hours prior
to sowing may help soften the seed coat and improve germination
results. May take a couple of weeks for germination to occur. Keep soil moist
until germination occurs. PKT (50) $2
RADISH Black Spanish Round 60 days. Heirloom introduced in 1824.
3-4” globe shaped winter radish. Black skin, solid, crisp, pungent white flesh.
PKT (500) $2
Champion 25 days. Heirloom 1957 All-America Selection. Smooth &
round, with bright scarlet skin. Crisp, mild flavored with white flesh. Grows
to the size of a silver dollar. Slow to become pithy. Suited for spring and fall
plantings. PKT (1000) $2
Cherry Belle Heirloom 25 days. 1949 All-America Selection. Round
roots are brilliant red with crisp, white and mildly pungent flesh.
Organic PKT (300) $2
Purple Orach NEW Atriplex species aka Mountain or French Spinach.
Not a true spinach but a warm season alternative with a spinach like flavor.
Hardy annual that grows upright to 4’ tall. Beautiful edible landscape plant.
PKT (250) $2
Early Scarlet Globe 25-30 days. Deep globe, bright red skin, white flesh,
bright green 2-3” tops. Excellent for salads. PKT (1000) $2
SQUASH
Early Prolific Straightneck (Summer) Heirloom 45-50
days. 1938 All-America Selection. Bush type. Fruits are slender and club
shaped, creamy yellow turning golden when ripe. Best harvested small 4”6". PKT (60) $2
Easter Egg 30 days. Multicolored radishes with shades of red, pink, purple
and white all with tasty, crunchy white flesh. PKT (500) $2
French Breakfast Heirloom 30 days. 2-3" oblong roots are scarlet with a
white tip. Tender, mild and cold hardy. PKT (1000) $2
Yellow Crookneck (Summer) Heirloom 55 days. Flavor is unbeatable.
Large, bushy plant is a heavy yielder of bright yellow crookneck fruit. Best
picked small (4-5") as skin gets warty as fruits get larger. PKT (60) $2
Pink Beauty 27 days. A beautiful round pink radish that resists pithiness.
White flesh is sweet, mild & tasty. A must for all radish growers!
PKT (500) $2
Early White Bush Scallop (Summer) 45-60 days Heirloom from the
1700’s. Patty Pan type, early, pale greenish white pie shaped scalloped
fruits, fine grained fine flavored white flesh, 3" deep x 5-7" diameter, smooth,
up to 2½ lbs. PKT (25) $2
Purple Plum 28 days. 1-1½ ” globes have bright purple skin, firm white,
crisp flesh, sweet and mild all season, never pithy or hot, hardy and
adaptable. PKT (500) $2
Yellow Bush Scallop (Summer) 49 days. Patty Pan scalloped golden
yellow squash 7" diameter. Easy to grow and rarely bothered by insects.
Creamy texture and very flavorful. Suitable for home garden and market
growers. PKT (25) $2
Red Silk 28 days. Excellent quality, fancy appearance with smooth, red
skin, dense, white flesh. Upright, medium-sized tops. Good for low ph soils.
PKT (300) $2
Sparkler 25 days. A home garden favorite. 1-1.5 inch round red and white
bicolor radishes. Flesh is very crisp, sweet and flavorful. PKT (1000) $2
Blue Hubbard (Winter) 120 days. Best choice for winter storage! Heirloom
Very sweet fine-grained yellow-orange flesh. 12-20lb blue-green squash
PKT (15) $2
White Icicle 30 days. A mild, flavorful variety that produces tapered 6” long
x ¾” diameter roots. Crisp, white flesh stays solid, even in warm weather.
PKT (1000) $2
Burgess Buttercup (Winter) 100 days. Heirloom introduced in 1932. Very
sweet, thick, fine-grained orange flesh with excellent flavor. Fruits are
flattened turbans, approximately 5-7" in diameter, 4-5" tall and weigh 3-5
lbs. Rinds are dark green with slight ribs and a "button" on the blossom end.
Bush plants. PKT (25) $2
RHUBARB Glaskins Perpetual Open pollinated all-purpose rhubarb
that can be raised from seed. Fast growing, excellent flavor with slender
bright red stalks. Grow as an annual in the deep south. Start seed indoors
and transplant after last frost. PKT (50) $2
Butternut (Waltham) (Winter) 100 days. 1970 All-America Selection.
Vigorous vining type plant produces 7-9" light tan blocky fruit. Very uniform
fruit. Rich orange color flesh with high cooking quality, excellent flavor and
stores well. PKT (25) $2
RUTABAGA America Purple Top 90 days. This Heirloom has been
the standard for home and market use since being introduced before 1920
as an improved strain of Purple Top Yellow. Purple top roots should be
harvested when 4 to 6" in diameter. Mild, yellow, fine-grained flesh turns
orange when cooked. Use bluish green leaves for greens. Excellent
storage quality. PKT ½ oz. (5,000) $2
Delicata (Winter) 100 days. Heirloom released in 1894. Still popular
because of its sweet potato-like flavor. Cream colored with green striped
fruits are 3" in diameter and 7" long. PKT (25) $2
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SWISSCHARD Fordhook 60 days. The broad, dark green, heavily
Ebony Acorn (Winter) 100 days. Plant produces high yields of 1½ lbs
green-black squash with yellow flesh. PKT (25) $2
crinkled leaves of this Heirloom have excellent flavor and quality and grow
on broad, thick, white stalks. PKT (300) $2
German Aboveground Sweet Potato (Winter) Bradshaw Heirloom
Collection 115 days. This interesting winter squash gets its name from the
fact that it is shaped somewhat like a sweet potato. It can be grown either
on a trellis or it can be allowed to run over the ground in a large unrestricted
area. 18-36” fruit are 6-10” in diameter and tapered at both ends like a sweet
potato. The squash will keep for months at room temperature. Very tasty in
a number of holiday dishes. PKT (15) $2
Lucullus 50-60 days. Vigorous upright plants, heavily crumpled savoyed
light green tasty leaves. Stands hot weather well. Produces until frost. Cook
mid-rib like asparagus. PKT (300) $2
Oriole NEW 60 days. Heirloom Beautiful plant with dark green, mediumsavoyed leaves and golden orange stems. Sweet, mild taste. Good cold
tolerance. Beautiful and tasty in salads. PKT (300) $2
Green Hubbard (Winter) Thick sweet, dry, fine grained orange flesh.
Excellent flavor and keeper. Can or freeze. PKT (15) $2
Rainbow 50-60 days. A tender variety whose five colors (orange, yellow,
pink, white, and red) stalks make it very ornamental. PKT (300) $2
Sweet Dumpling (Winter) 90-105 days. Compact (5-6’) plants produce
high yields of 3-4” ½ lb. size fruit that are ivory with dark green stripes Sweet
flesh is golden. Stuff with meat and bake like a bell pepper or prepare like
squash. Very productive & keeps well. PKT (25) $2
Ruby Red 58 days. Tender, sweet chard with delicious red stalks, dark
green, crumpled leaves. Beautiful and tasty in salads. PKT (300) $2
TOMATO Fusarium wilt= FW Verticillium wilt=VW (I)=Indeterminate
Sweet Meat (Winter) 90-110 days. Heirloom with hard slate-gray skin.
9"x5" fruit weigh 10-15 lbs. Flesh is golden yellow, sweet, dry and fine
grained (stringless). Vigorous vines need lots of room. Stores well and may
be baked or made into pies. PKT (25) $2
Amish Paste (I) 85 days. Amish Heirloom. Produces 6-8 oz. red fruits that
are oxheart to almost teardrop-shaped. Meaty fruits are juicy and have really
outstanding flavor. Good for sauce or fresh. PKT (50) $2
Table King Bush Acorn (Winter) 80 days. 1974 AAS winner. One of the
finest winter acorn squash that will produce loads of 2 lb fruit on compact
bush. Glossy, dark gray-green, high quality and taste. Fantastic
keeper. PKT (25) $2
Arkansas Traveler (I) 87 days. Pre-1900 Heirloom produces medium-size
pink, flavorful tomatoes under drought and high heat. PKT (50) $2
Beefmaster VFN (I ) 80 days. Perfect slicing Hybrid. Produces up to 2 lb,
smooth, slightly ribbed fruit with outstanding rich flavor. PKT (25) $3
Table Queen (Winter) 80 days. Heirloom introduced 1948. 5 x 4" acornshaped 1-2 lb. fruits. Dark-green rind, fine-textured, golden-yellow sweet
flesh. 3-8 fruits per plant. PKT (25) $2
Beefsteak 90 days. (I) Extra-large (12 oz), meaty, ribbed, deep-scarlet fruit.
PKT (50) $2
Vegetable Spaghetti (Winter) 70-110 days. Vigorous spreading vines.
Round cylindrical buff tan fruits, 8-12" long x 5-6" wide (2-3 lbs). Yields 5-7
per plant. Harvest when skin changes from cream to buff. Store up to 6
months. Use as a low calorie spaghetti substitute. PKT (25) $2
Betterboy VFN (I) 75 days. Widely adapted, high yielding Hybrid. Bright
red fruits up to 1 lb. Disease resistant. PKT (25) $3 TREATED SEED ONLY
Big Boy (I) 79 days. Hybrid. Smooth skinned, firm and very tasty 12-16
oz fruits are scarlet red with thick walls and meaty flesh. PKT (25) $3
Black Beauty (Zucchini) 45-50 days. Bush type zucchini. Long, straight,
slender fruit with slight ridges, black-green color. Flesh greenish white with
very good texture and flavor. Best when 6-8". PKT (40) $2
Black Cherry Tomato 65 days. 1 oz. black cherry tomatoes with rich
tomato flavor. PKT (50) $2
Cocozelle (Zucchini) 45-60 days. Pre-1900 Heirloom this Italian bush
zucchini produces 10-12" long and cylindrical young fruits that are dark
green with light-green stripes and the flesh is greenish-white and firm. Best
quality fruits are harvested when 6-8" long. PKT (40) $2
Black Krim (I) 80-90 days. Dark brown-red large tomatoes 10-12 ozs.
Very rich flavored. Color darker in hot weather, and fruit seems to set well
in the heat, but prone to cracking. Heavy producer. Heirloom from Black
Sea of Russia. PKT (50) $2
Costata Romanesco (Zucchini) NEW 55-60 days. Italian Heirloom prized
for its creamy, sweet, tender nutty flavored flesh. 6-8” medium-green fruit
have pale green ribs with flecks. Good disease resistance. PKT (40) $2
Black from Tula (I) 75 days Delicious productive Heirloom from Ukraine
Rich, slightly salty, smoky-fruit flavor. Beautiful dusky brown to mauve
black colored beefsteak tomato with green shoulders that weighs 10-12
ozs.…PKT(50)$2
Grey (Zucchini) 49 days. Heirloom 6-8" fruits with gray-green mottled
skin. Open semi-spiny bush plant with heavy early yields. Production is
extended over time, rather than concentrated at once. Excellent home
garden variety. Introduced in 1957. PKT (40) $2
Pink Brandywine (I) Heirloom 85 days. Amish heirloom rated by many as
the best-tasting tomato. Flavor is "very rich, loud, and distinctively spicy".
Very large, often over 1 pound, Fruits are bright pink. PKT (50) $2
Ronde de Nice (Zucchini) 50 days. Heirloom Green with white speckling,
these round zucchinis from the south of France have long been a fresh
market favorite. Harvest when they are a bit larger than golf balls or even
larger to stuff with your favorite filling. Best flavor when 3-4” in diameter.
Freezes well. PKT (40) $2
Red Brandywine (I) Heirloom 80-90 days. This old Amish heirloom
dates back to 1885. Large red fruit. PKT (50) $2
Yellow Brandywine (I) Heirloom 80-90 days. Large (up to 2 lb.)
tomatoes have a rich taste similar to Red Brandywine. PKT (50) $2
He thrives before the sun, and his shoots spread out over his garden
Job 8:16
Celebrity 70 days. Hybrid AAS winner. Determinate. Prolific producer of
delicious, firm, 6-8 oz deep red, oblate fruit. Excellent disease resistance.
PKT (25) $3 TREATED SEED
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Cherokee Purple (I) 75 days. Heirloom pre-1900. Medium to large fruit
is dusky pink with dark shoulders. Interior ranges from purple to brown to
green. PKT (50) $2
Patio 70 days. (Hybrid) Plant produces large yields of 2" round red
tomatoes. Compact and upright determinate plants are excellent for small
gardens or containers. Disease Resistant. PKT (25) $3
German Johnson (I) This Heirloom is one of the 4 parent lines of Mortgage
Lifter. Large rough fruits averaging .75-1.5 lbs., pink skin with yellow
shoulders, very mild, low acid, very meaty, few seeds. Heavy yields. Good
fresh or canned. Fair disease resistance. PKT (50) $2
Pineapple (I) 80 days. This Heirloom tomato produces large bi-colored red
and yellow fruit and is streaked with red both inside and out. The flavor is
wonderful, rich, fruity and sweet. PKT (40) $3
Purple Russian (I) 80 days. Original stock of this variety came from the
Ukraine. Plum-shaped fruits are 3-4" long and weigh 6 ounces. Great taste
(sweet and meaty). Very productive. One of the best purplish-black
tomatoes for markets. Does not crack or have bad shoulders. PKT-(40)-$3
German Pink (I) 85 days. Potato-leaf plants produce large one pound
meaty fruits with few seeds, very little cracking or blossom scars. Full
sweet flavor. Excellent for canning and freezing. PKT (50) $2
Green Zebra (I) 72 days. A delicious salad tomato. 3-4 oz. fruit turns a
yellow blush when ripe with accentuating darker green stripes. Productive
over a long season. Organic PKT (40) $3
Pruden’s Purple (I) 68 days. Brandywine type. Vivid dark pink fruit, with
crimson flesh many weighing one pound or more. Organic PKT (40) $3
Large Red Cherry (I) NEW 75 days. Heirloom Produces clusters of large
red, flavorful cherry tomatoes about the size of a half dollar. PKT (50) $2
Hillbilly (I) 85 days This large 1½ pound , bi-colored Heirloom is from
hills of West Virginia in the 1880’s and features yellow-orange fruit streaked
with red. Very meaty and very sweet. Organic PKT (40) $3
Small Red Cherry Tomato 75 days. High- yielding small red ¾ oz.
cherry tomatoes. PKT (50) $2
Homestead (D) NEW 80 days. Heirloom great all-purpose tomato for
slicing or canning. Strong semi-determinate plant produces firm, meaty,
bright red, 8 oz. sized globe shaped fruit. Sets fruit under wide range of
conditions. PKT (50) $2
Red Pear Tomato NEW (I) Heirloom from the 1700’s. Sweet, tasty, 1-2”
pear-shaped tomatoes perfect for salads, sauces or pickles. PKT (50) $2
Roma 75 days. Excellent variety for the home garden. Blocky, red, 3”
long plum shaped fruit are meaty with fewer seeds. Excellent for sauce,
paste, juice and canning. Organic PKT (100) $3
Marglobe (D) 75 days Released by USDA in 1925. This Heirloom has
good resistance to Verticillium and Fusarium wilt. Globe shaped, red,
smooth and solid 6 oz fruit with a mild flavor. PKT (100) $2
Rose (I) Organic 78 days. Amish Heirloom which rivals Brandywine for
taste. Fruit is a deep rose-red color, usually smoother than Brandywine, but
every bit as large and meaty. PKT (40) $3
Marion (I) 70 days. Heirloom 6-8 oz. fruit is smooth, deep ovate with
red flesh. T/R: FW & gray leaf spot. Moderate resistance to early blight
and cracking. Developed by Clemson Univ. 1960. PKT (100) $2
Rutgers (I) Heirloom 75 days. A top canner famed for full bodied flavor.
Also used for green wrap. Red, globe shaped 8 oz. fruit. Large erect vines
protect fruit from sun. T/R: FW. PKT (100) $2
Mortgage Lifter (I) 80 days. Heirloom selected in 1930’s from cross of four
varieties. Large 1-3 lb fruit are slightly flattened, pink-red, meaty, flavorful
with few seeds. Good disease resistance. PKT (50) $2
San Marzano (I) NEW 75-80 days. Heirloom from Italy. Heavy yield of
bright red, 2-3”, 5-6 oz, plum shaped fruit. Premier canning tomato.
PKT (50) $2
Moskvich (I) Heirloom 60 days. One of most appealing extra-early
tomatoes. Deep red tomatoes have a smooth texture and rich taste. Fruits
average 4-6 oz., smooth and globe-shaped. Organic PKT (40) $3
Striped German (I) 78 days Heirloom Medium to large tomatoes shaded
yellow and red. Beautiful interior with fruity flavor. Organic PKT (40) $3
Mountain Gold 72 days. Yellow-orange variety. Delicious, large (9 oz),
firm, flattened-globe fruit that maintain their quality long after picking. Low
acidity. Determinate bush. T/R: FW and VW race 1. Not prone to cracking
or blossom end rot. PKT (50) $2
Stupice (I) 55 days Cold-tolerant Heirloom from Czechoslovakia that
bears an abundance of very sweet, flavorful 2-3 inch, deep red fruit. A 1988
comparative tasting in the San Francisco area gave it first place for its
wonderful sweet/acid, tomato flavor. Organic PKT (40) $3
Mountain Pride 75 days. Hybrid. Deep oblate fruit (7-8 oz.) are very
glossy, with uniform deep red color. Solid meat remains firm even when
fully ripe. Good flavor somewhat acid and good shelf life. Suitable for
ground or staking. T/R: FW races 1 & 2 and VW race 1. NC State.
Determinate PKT (25) $3
Sweet Million (I) 75 days. Hybrid Produces heavy yields of 1" red cherry
tomatoes. Very sweet and flavorful. Plant can produces over 500 cherry
tomatoes. Crack Resistant. Excellent for salads and snacks. Suitable for
home garden or market growers. Very disease resistant. PKT (20) $3
Mr. Stripey Tomato (I) 70 days. Mild-flavored English Heirloom. Mild, lowacid flavor and intriguing color. Plum-sized, red fruits with clearly defined
yellow-orange stripes. Yellow flesh/pink center. PKT (50) $2
Tiny Tim (I) 60 days. Very productive, dwarf plants produce very tasty 1"
fruits. Good container plant. PKT (50) $2
Nepal (I) 80 days This Heirloom produces meaty 10-12 oz, globe-shaped,
bright red fruits with old-fashion tomato flavor. Organic. PKT (40) $3
Yellow Pear (I) 78 days. Heirloom from the 1600's. Pear shaped yellow,
low acid tomato. Outstanding for preserves. Prone to crack. PKT (50) $2
Oregon Spring 60 days Very flavorful, meaty tomato with few seeds.
Excellent for homemade ketchup and sauce. Produces heavy yields of 5
oz. red tomatoes. Does well in cooler weather. Suitable for short season.
Determinate PKT (50) $2
Purple Tomatillo 60-90 days. Rare Heirloom variety, prolific and
productive. Smaller 1-1½" fruits with dark purple skin in paper husks.
Sharper flavor than green tomatillos, very sweet, great grilled, makes an
attractive purple salsa. PKT (50) $2
Oxheart (I) 90 days. Heirloom with firm, 1 lb. meaty fruits with thick walls
and very mild flavor. Heart shaped fruits, few seeds. PKT (50) $2
Toma Verde Tomatillo 60 days. Early, green-fleshed, 2", papery-husked
fruit. Sweet-tart flavor for salsa and Mexican cooking. PKT (50) $2
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TURNIPS Golden Globe 55 days. Heirloom introduced before 1888.
Beautiful golden skin, amber yellow flesh and delicate flavor. Stores well.
Both tops and root can be eaten. PKT 1 oz. (10,000) $2
Caraway In the same family as parsley. Use seeds as a flavoring for rye
bread, sauerkraut, sausage, cheese, cabbage and soups. Also, medicinally
considered a digestive aid, has anti-spasmodic and anti-microbial
properties. PKT (200) $2
Purple Top White Globe Heirloom 60 days. Widely used for over 100
years. Large medium green, cutleaf tops are excellent as steamed greens.
Globular shaped roots are smooth, bright purplish-red above ground (white
below) become 4-6" in diameter. PKT 1 oz. (10,000) $2
Catnip 80 days. Perennial. Use for mint teas or for amusing your cat.
Vigorous, high yielding. PKT (200) $2
Common Chamomile Annual produces small, sweet smelling, daisy like
flowers. Use in herbal tea to aid in digestion & sleep inducer. PKT(300) $2
Early White Egg NEW 45 days. Heirloom from late 1800’s. Fast growing
turnip perfect for home garden. 3 ½” by 2 ½” egg shaped roots are white,
tender, fine-grained and mild-flavored. PKT 1 oz (10,000) $2
Chervil Anthriscus cerefolium 65-75 days. Feathery parsley-like leaves
with a delicate anise flavor used in French cooking and as a delicate garnish.
This annual plant grows from 10 to 15" tall. Goes to seed quickly in the heat,
and in fact, prefers a cool, moist and shaded location. To promote growth
and a longer season, pinch off the tops. Successive plantings will give you
a longer harvest. Use only the young green leaves. May be grown in a
container. PKT (500) $2
Seven Top Heirloom 45 days. A favorite since the early 1800's for its
young tender dark green tops only (roots are woody and inedible). Used as
a winter annual for spring greens in South. PKT 1 oz. (10,000) $2
Organic ½ oz (5,000) $2
Shogoin NEW 50 days. Japanese Heirloom turnip grown for mild green
tops and roots for soups, salads, pickling & stir fries. PKT 1 oz (10,000) $2
Chives 80 days. Perennial plants form grass-like clusters 6-12" tall. Mild
onion flavor. Cut tops anytime for flavoring and salads. Use showy
lavender-purple flower heads in late spring for garnish. PKT (500) $2
HERBS Amaranth Red 60 days. Heirloom leaf vegetable. Use young
amaranth greens raw in salads and cook the mature plants. PKT (1000) $2
Cilantro/Coriander 90 days. Popular 2-3' annual used in Chinese and
Mexican cuisine. Fresh leaves are used in salsa called cilantro (60 days).
Seed are used as a spice called coriander (90 days).Organic PKT (300) $2
Anise Annual. Cultivated for culinary and medicinal properties. Seeds
have a strong licorice flavor and slightly sweet. One of the oldest known
spices in England that first appeared in the Grocers’ Company of London.
Added to bread and sausage in Italy for centuries. Medicinal: Hot tea helps
break up bronchial mucous. Carminative - a digestive aid for relief of gas
and cramping. PKT (500) $2
Corn Salad Mache Valerianella locusta Small dark-green leaves have a
mild flavor and delicate texture. Hardy to 0 degrees but doesn’t like heat.
Sow in autumn to stand the winter. Whole plants are harvested for salad
greens. Very high in vitamin C. Grows like spinach (except hardier). Make
successive plantings every three weeks for a continuous supply.
PKT (1000) $2
Arugula/Roquette Heirloom 50 days. Popular spicy salad spiker. Long,
dark green lobed leaves form a loose open bunch. Unique nutty flavor
similar to watercress. Use aromatic, leaves and flowers in salads, tomato
recipes. Plant in spring and early fall. Organic PKT (2000) $2
Cress-Curled (aka Peppergrass) “Poor Man’s Pepper”, entire plant is
edible. Young leaves can be used as a potherb, sautéed or used fresh in
salads. Substitute young seedpods for black pepper. PKT (2000) $2
Genovese Basil 90 days. Annual. 2" leaves prized for flavor & aroma.
Great for pesto sauces. 24-30" plants slow to bolt. PKT (500) $2
Cress-Upland (aka Creasy Green) 50 days. Similar to watercress but
easier to grow. Harvest year- round. Plants slow to bolt. 6-8" rosettes of
dark green glossy rounded leaves. PKT (2000) $2
Holy Basil aka Tulsi Ocimum sanctum NEW Heirloom. Annual plants
produce 1½“ green leaves with purple stems. Used medicinally for digestion
and immune stimulant. Common ingredient in Thai cuisine. PKT (100) $2
Cutting Celery Use the celery flavored leaves in salads or in soups, stews,
and mixed vegetables. Annual. PKT (500) $2
Italian Large Leaf Basil Ocimum basilicum 78 days. Large plants very
sweet, very fragrant, medium-dark green leaves up to 4 inches long. Height:
24-30 inches. Good for pesto and also excellent for fresh use.
PKT (500) $2
Cumin Low growing. Fragrant foliage similar to dill. Use leaves in salad
mixes and seeds to flavor soups and stews. PKT (100) $2
Dill Bouquet A hardy annual native to the Mediterranean region. In
Biblical times it was known by its Greek name, Anethon. The common name
“Dill” comes from the old Norse word, dilla (to lull) and alludes to its
historically medicinal use as a carminative. Typically used as a culinary
herb. Fine, tender parts are finely chopped and added to sauces. Also used
fresh in pickling. Seeds and leaves are also used dried as a seasoning.
PKT (500) $2
Lemon Basil Annual. Compact plant (24”) with lemon fragrance. Use like
sweet basil. Ideal for potpourri. PKT (100) $2
Thai Basil Annual Lush, deep green leaves with purplish flowers buds
and stems. Sweet basil scent with anise overtones. Use in curries, spicy
stir-fry dishes, dips and salads. PKT (100) $2
BeeBalm/Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) Heirloom used by Native
Americans to make tea. Citrus-flavored leaves can be minced and added to
fruit and jellies. Beautiful purplish bracts, 24-30" tall, aromatic and colorful in
fall. Excellent bee forage plant. Hardy perennial in zones 5-9.
PKT (100) $2
Dukat Dill NEW Hearty annual produces an abundance of flavorful bluegreen leaves. Holds flavor longer than other dill and has sweetest taste of
all the dills. PKT (300) $2
Dill Mammoth Anethum graveolens 70 days. An attractive, 3-5’ tall plant
with a lovely aroma. The leaves, immature flower tops and mature seeds
are an essential pickling spice. This easy-to-grow productive herb will
reseed itself if allowed. As a companion plant, dill can enhance the growth
of cabbages, onions, lettuce and tomatoes. Sow 1-2 seeds per inch in a
sunny place in the garden in late spring or early summer. Use as a dried
herb, harvest before the plant flowers. PKT (500) $2
Borage An annual that produces 2-3’ tall plants and is covered with blue,
star-shaped flowers from June to August. Bees love the bright flowers which
also make an attractive addition to summertime drinks, either floated on the
surface or frozen into ice cubes. PKT (100) $2
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Enchinacea Purpurea (Common Purple Coneflower)
Vigorous
perennial plants used for ornamental and medicinal use. Flowers & roots
used for support & stimulation of immune system. PKT (100) $2
Salad Burnet A hardy perennial, great for novice gardeners and gourmets.
Attractive plant looks like rustic maiden hair fern and can be planted in rock
gardens, flower beds, and containers. Leaves have a cucumber flavor and
are added to salads, cold summer drinks, chopped and mixed with butter for
a gourmet spread, and used as a garnish instead of dill with fish. Easy to
grow. PKT (300) $2
Florence Fennel 65 to 100 days. Sow directly in the garden in spring and
harvest in the fall. The bulb has a sweet celery flavor with a hint of anise
(licorice). The bulbs can be baked or boiled in soups or stews and can also
be used raw in garden salads. The leaves and stalks are also useful for
flavoring. PKT (200) $2
Soapwort Saponaris ocymoides NEW Heirloom. Herbaceous hardy
perennial plant has lanced-shaped leaves with soft, pink/white flowers.
Excellent ground cover. Used as a cleaning agent and medicinally.
PKT (200) $2
Fenugreek Annual herb prized for its culinary (particularly Mediterranean
dishes) and medicinal attributes. Use as an herb (dried or fresh leaves), as
a spice (seeds), and as a vegetable (fresh leaves, sprouts, and
microgreens). PKT (200) $2
Spearmint NEW Perennial Heirloom brought to America by the colonists.
12-36” tall plants spread rapidly and produce lavender-pink flowers during
the summer. Used in cooking, potpourri and medicinally. PKT (200) $2
Horehound Marrubium vulgare NEW Perennial bushy plants grow 1-2 feet
tall. Fresh leaves are gray, wrinkled, woolly and used to flavor teas, throat
lozenges and candy. PKT (200) $2
Stevia Stevia rebaudiana 110-120 days Use very sweet leaves (fresh or
dried) as substitute for sugar. Sub-tropical plants may be grown as an
annual. Protect plants when temperatures fall below 45 degrees F.
CROP FAILURE
Feverfew Produces small, yellow and white, daisy like flowers. Use leaves
for fevers, cramps & migraine headaches. Perennial easily self-seeds.
PKT (200) $2
St John’s Wort Fragrant, rounded, hardy shrubby perennial that grows 1’
to 3’. Leaves are pale green with black splotches. Lemon scented yellow
flowers appear in summer to early autumn. PKT (200) $2
Hyssop has been used for its medicinal properties since ancient times.
Used as a gargle or in lozenge form, it helps to relieve sore throats and
coughing. Use to improve the smell of kitchens and hospitals. Hyssop
leaves are used to flavor chicken, salads, soups, liqueurs and stews.
Essential oil used in perfumes. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Plants grow 18-24". Perennial in zones 4-9. Do not use while pregnant.
PKT (200) $2
Summer Savory Annual repels insects in the gardens which makes it a
candidate for companion plantings. Used as a peppery flavoring for salads,
soups, stuffing, sausage, and gravy. Surface sow as it requires light to
germinate. PKT (1000) $2
Sweet Marjoram 90 days. Annual. 12-15" plants. Flavor similar to
oregano but sweeter and milder. Fresh or dry leaves may be used to flavor
sauces, meats, pastas, fish and beans. PKT (1000) $2
Lavender One of the best-known of the traditional aromatic herbs. Valued
for its small lavender flowers and fragrant gray leaves, it has been grown
and used in Europe since the twelfth century. Jefferson listed it for planting
in the Monticello kitchen garden in 1794. Thrives in sunny locations where
the soil is not too rich and water never puddles. Sow in late spring or
summer. Winter-hardy in zones 6-9. PKT (100) $2
Large Leaf Sorrel Rumex acetosa A hardy perennial plant that produces
8" long narrow tender succulent green leaves with a slightly acid tang or
lemony flavor that adds zest to salads. May also be cooked like spinach or
used in soups. Leaves can be harvested over a long period of time. Remove
flowering tops to keep leaves tender. PKT (1000) $2
Lemon Balm Melossa officinalis NEW This sweet lemon-mint scented
herb used in tea, cooking, potpourri, cosmetics and medicinally. Annual
plant grows 24-48”. Cut back to promote new growth. PKT (200) $2
Russian Tarragon Artemisia dracunculus Favorite for its sweet, anise
flavored leaves. Use in fish and poultry dishes. Productive, freezes and dries
well, but hard to beat fresh. Perennial in zones 3-8. PKT (100) $2
Lovage Young leaves taste like celery. Use in salads or to season potato
and poultry dishes. Also may be used as a digestive aid. Perennial.
PKT (100) $2
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) 90 days. Perennial. Use dry or fresh leaves
in Italian, Spanish and Mexican cuisine. PKT (200) $2
Mexican Tarragon/Mint Tagetes lucida NEW Anise-like flavor makes
it a substitute for French Tarragon. Produces yellow, single, marigold-like
blossoms on 24” tall and 12” wide annual plant. PKT (100) $2
Italian Giant Parsley 90 days. Large, flat-leaved parsley, with intensive
flavors. May be grown in the garden or in pots. Organic PKT (500) $2
Thyme One of most versatile herbs used in cooking. 16-20" plants with a
sprawling habit. Perennial in zones 5-8. PKT (100) $2
Moss Curled Parsley 80 days. Compact plant with bright green, deeply
cut and finely divided leaves. Very high in vitamins and minerals. Perfect
for flavoring and as garnish. PKT (1000) $2
Creeping Thyme
Sturdy, drought tolerant, aromatic perennial can
withstand light foot traffic. Slender creeping stems, round leaves, lavender
blooms. PKT (200) $2
Triple Curled Parsley NEW Annual 10-12” tall plant with dark green
closely curled leaves. PKT (500) $2
Wormwood Artemisia absinthium NEW Attractive perennial with feathery
grey green foliage and bright yellow flowers. Excellent landscape plant but
generally considered a poor companion plant for most edible vegetables and
herbs. Foliage used in bouquets and dried wreaths. Used medicinally as a
digestive aid and as ingredients in liqueurs. PKT (200) $2
Peppermint Very aggressive Perennial plants. Used in potpourri and to
flavor tea, candy, and medicines. PKT (100) $2
CHEROKEE CEREMONIAL TOBACCO
Bradshaw Heirloom
Collection This is the original Nicotiana rustica used by the Cherokee
Indians during various ceremonies, rites of passage, etc. A small growing
tobacco, it grows about knee high with several stalks arising near the crown.
A rather pervasive pungent odor is released from the leaves during times of
high humidity. PKT (50) $2
Rosemary Attractive evergreen shrub with grey-green pinnate leaves with
a spicy flavor. Perennial in zones 8-10. PKT (50) $2
Sage Classic culinary herb for flavoring dressings, meats and sauces.
Attractive grey-green woody/shrubby plant with beautiful mauve flowers
make attractive landscape plants. Perennial in zones 5-10. PKT (100) $2
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SUNFLOWERS Autumn Beauty Mixture of fall colors on 5" flowers. 5-
Black-Eyed Susan prefers full sun, but can tolerate partially shaded areas.
The Black-Eyed Susan is very drought tolerant and makes an exceptional
cut flower. Flower is yellow with a brown center.
Height: 24-36”.
PKT(4,000) $2
6 foot plants have heat and drought tolerance. PKT (50) $2
Black Russian Plants grow to 12ft. with large 15-18" heads. Frequently
used in bird seed mixes. Striped seed (gray and white). PKT (100) $2
Blanket Flower or Firewheel Very hard and drought tolerant perennial.
Showy bright red pinwheel flowers are edged with yellow. PKT (300) $2
Incredible Dwarf The golden-yellow flower heads are 7-9 inches across
on dwarf plants that are just 15-20 inches tall. PKT (50) $2
Butterfly Collection Six packets (50 seed each) of easy to grow Monarch
Butterfly favorites. Zinnia, Cosmos, Sweet Alyssum, Indian Blanket,
marigold and parsley (larval food/host plant). PKT $6
Indian Blanket colorful and brilliant flowers come in many bicolor shades of
rich reds, deep golds, mellow yellows and rusty rusts. Many flowers also
display fluffy petals on the inner disc, making them almost semi-double. 4"
blooms don't easily shed Great for cutting. Continuously blooming, this
multi-branched variety will grow to 4-5 feet tall. PKT (50) $2
Calendula or Pot Marigold Mix of orange and yellow flowers. Hardy
annual. Edible flower petals are often added to salads for color. Height 1224”. Blooms Spring-Fall. PKT (500) $2
Lemon Queen 100 days. Beautiful 4-6” lemon-yellow blooms with
chocolate centers. Very unique; 5’ tall plants produce many brilliant blooms.
PKT (50) $2
Lance Leaf Coreopsis or Tickseed Bright yellow blooms on 24-36”
perennial plants. Plant full sun or light shade. PKT (500) $2
Mammoth Grey Striped 80 days Heirloom introduced prior to 1871. Large
head with 9-12 foot stalks . Produces a large single head averaging 10 to
12" in diameter or larger. Seeds are rich in oil and protein, medium-large,
thin-shelled, with gray and white stripes. Excellent bird feed. Space plants
18" apart. PKT (100) $2
Plains Coreopsis is found as a native in many US states. Start outdoors in
full sun to partial shade. The tall (24-48”) variety produces yellow bicolored
flowers with mahogany red centers in the spring and summer. Deadheading
this flower will help to promote more, full blooms. PKT (3,000) $2
Cosmos Mix of red, pink, purple and white flowers are native to Mexico and
require full sun. Cosmos work well as cut flowers and are good container
plants. The Cosmos seed is a popular source of food for birds. Height 2440”. Plant in the spring.
Bloom season:
Summer - Fall.
PKT (300) $2
Maximilian Perennial sunflower that produces masses of 3” yellow-gold
blooms from August to frost. Plant height 3-7’. PKT (100) $2
Peredovik 90-100 days. Black sunflower can grow from 4 to 6 feet high
forming small heads full of black seed high in oil content. Excellent feed for
all game birds, especially doves. PKT (500) $2 1LB $6 5LB $20
Sulphur Cosmos does well in hot, arid climates. The red, orange and
yellow flowers bloom spring-fall. Attract birds & make good cut flowers.
24 – 36” tall. PKT (300) $2
Red Sun Multiflora type bears 5-6" deep dark orange-red blooms with a hint
of yellow around the brown center. 5-6 ft. plants. PKT (50) $2
Skyscraper Bright 14" yellow flowers on 10-12 foot plants. Seeds make a
tasty treat or use as bird feed. PKT (100) $2
Shasta Daisy An extremely resilient white perennial flower that is native
to Europe, and will grow successfully in an area that provides full sun
or
light shade. May be planted in spring or fall. 16 – 30” tall. Blooms springsummer. PKT (1,000) $2
Teddy Bear Small bushy sunflower grows 2-3 feet with double yellow 3-6"
blooms. Great for cut flowers. PKT (50) $2
Painted Daisy famous for adding beautiful multi colored daisies with varying
bands of other colors and a purple center. Plant in full sun to partial shade
in the spring. Annual. Plant Height: 18-36”. PKT (1,000) $2
Torch or Mexican Sunflower. 60 days. Fiery orange 2-3" flowers attract
lots of butterflies all summer long until frost. A favorite because of its
extremely long bloom period. Nice for fresh arrangements. Branching plants
4–6' tall. PKT (50) $2
Four O’clocks Multi-colored blooms open in late afternoon. When frost
threatens, you can dig the bulbous roots that have formed, save them (like
dahlias or glads) for next spring. PKT (40) $2
Velvet Queen 4-6 foot plants produce 6" velvety crimson flowers that will
last 4 weeks, Great for cut flowers. PKT (50) $2
Impatiens ‘Dwarf’ Mix Large, individual and sometimes double flowers
in a wide range of bright colors on 12 inch tall plant. Plant in sun – partial
shade. Annual. PKT (200) $2
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MISC FLOWERS
Baby’s Breath is related to the carnation. Excellent as a cut flower. This
annual is easy to grow and will be one of the first to bloom in the spring.
Annual Baby’s Breath has larger white blooms than the perennial variety.
Height: 12-24”. Bloom season: spring and early summer. PKT (2000) $2
Joe Pye Weed 5 ft. tall with large pink-purple clusters of flowers blooming
in late summer. Attracts butterflies PKT (500) $2
Bachelor Buttons or Corn Flower Colorful mix of vivid blue, pink, purple,
and white flowers. Height: 12-24”. Bloom Spring-Summer.
Sales are prohibited in NC. PKT (800) $2
Lemon Mint Deep purple blooms irresistible to hummingbirds, bees and
butterflies. Nice citrus smell. 3 ft. tall. Sun-light shade. PKT (1500) $2
Birds, Bees, and Butterflies Mix of some twenty bright, vibrant varieties
of flowers that will attract wildlife and catch the eye of anyone passing by.
PKT (1,500) $3
Marigold Mix "Cracker Jack" African/American marigold Tagetes erecta
Another world favorite annual, great for kids' first gardens. Mixture of
orange and yellow carnation-like flowers. Plant in full sun. 24”-30”” tall.
PKT (600) $2
Bishop’s Flower Annual 4 ft. tall wildflower has a lacy flower head that
blooms mid to late summer. Non-invasive alternative to Queen Anne’s
Lace. PKT (2,000) $2
Marigold Mix "Sparky" French marigold Tagetes patula Mixture of red,
orange and yellow flowers. Plant in full sun. 12-14” tall sturdy plants.
PKT (600) $2
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Common Milkweed Asclepias syriaca Purple-pink flowers attract Monarch
butterflies for egg-laying and serves as source of nectar for other butterfly
species. Plant in sun-partial shade. PKT (50) $2
Dwarf Jewel Nasturtiums stays low and blooms (orange, rich reds & yellow)
profusely in the summer months. Edible flowers.are sweet, mild spicy flavor,
commonly used for garnish. Grow in full sun to partial shade. PKT (30) $2
Shirley Poppy Mix Has red, pink, white and bi-color blooms in early to midseason on a 2 ft annual plant. PKT (5,000) $2
Scarlet Sage Bright red flowers in mid-summer similar to Salvia. 12-24”
annual plant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. PKT (300) $2
Spider Flower Cleome hassleriana Tender annual that grows as tall as 5 ft.
Use spider flower (pink/white) as a background plant and borders. Also good
in mixed shrub plantings to fill in while shrubs mature. PKT (200) $2
PUSSY WILLOW, genus “Salix”, are prized for their furry colorful catkins
(buds) that emerge in early winter. Used in floral décor, landscaping, erosion
control, windbreaks and land conservation projects. Pussy willows are easy
to grow. You can easily start a pussy willow by rooting one of its branches or
cuttings in February – April. Transplanted into the ground in late fall. We will
provide you with instructions on how to root, grow and care for your own pussy
willow plants. Cuttings are sold in bundles of 6-8 cuttings.
Available Varieties: All of our pussy willow varieties are locally grown by
2014 Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Farmer of the Year Walker
Miller. Mr. Miller and his family own and operate “The Happy Berry”.
French Pussy Willow: (Salix caprea) A native northern European selection
which has become a favorite of the floral industry, highlighting white,
glossy and long lasting catkins. Enjoys sun and water. Grows 12’ to 18’.
Stem production third year or sooner. Zone 4-8
Moss Verbena Perennial in warmer climates with spreading stems that grow
12” tall. Has dense blue to violet pink flowers blooms in spring. PKT (500) $2
Silver Giant Pussy Willow: (Salix chaenomelodies) A top favorite of many
buyers producing long lasting reddish stems and extra-large showy silver
catkins. Prolific with sun and damp soils. Grows 12’ to 18’ if not harvested
annually. Production 3rd year or sooner. Zone 4-8.
Sweet Alyssum Produces sweet-smelling white flowers throughout the
growing season on a 12-16” plant. PKT (2,000) $2
Mount Asama: (Salix chaenomelodies) the most colorful catkins showing pale
pinkish center surrounded by silky white outside. Grows 8’ to 12’.
Japanese origin. Shapes well following annual winter branch harvest.
Sweet William A relative to the Carnation. The white, red and pink sweet
smelling flowers enjoy a moist and cooler climate in full sun to partial shade.
Height 12-24”. Plant in the spring. Biennial blooms in summer of second
year after planting. PKT (1,000) $2
Pink Pussy Willow: (Salix discolor) Catkin emerges late winter/early spring.
Colorful catkins change into a silvery white. Sometimes referred to as the
Easter Pussy Willow. Grow 8’ – 12’. Zone 4 – 8
Zinnias “Cut & Come Again” This is the standard mixture of solid color
blooms. Bloom all summer. 18-24” tall. PKT (300) $2
Japanese Fantail or Dragon Tail: (Salix sekka) A Japanese ornamental
woody stem treasure. Sought by florists for the unusual and exotic shape and
attractive small catkins. This willow produces unique, twisting stems and fall
color unmatched in the willow family. Grows 8’ to 12’. Zone 4-8.
SWEET POTATO PLANTS
Beauregard Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station release. Rose skin
color, orange flesh and stores well. Produces more # 1 roots than Jewel.
Resistance to white grub and soil rot (pox). Susceptible to wireworms and
rootknot nematode. Early maturing (100 days).
Purple Heirloom or Prairie Willow: (Salix humulis). A showy upright willow
with long flowing yellowish gold stems producing small attractive purple
catkins that emerge becoming attractive off white to gray. Excellent color and
shape for small to tall arrangements. Can be shaped to a topiary form or
attractive in hedge or stand alone. Grows 6’ to 10’. Zone 4-8.
O’Henry A white-skinned, cream-fleshed variant of Beauregard. Its maturity,
disease resistance, and eating quality is similar to Beauregard, though the
flesh is a little drier, but not as dry as some of the old white varieties. (110115 days)
All orders must be received by April 20, 2017. Prices include USPS
Ground shipment. Cuttings will be shipped February 1 through April 30.
Sorry, we cannot ship to Arizona, California, Hawaii or Oregon.
Bradshaw Heirloom Selected by Dr. David Bradshaw, this is his personal
favorite. A vigorous grower and very productive. The rose-colored skin covers
rich orange flesh. There may be slight variability in the flesh color, but the
flesh is always richly sweet and creamy with very few strings. Many growers
have reported white tail deer select other sweet potato varieties to browse,
leaving the Bradshaw potatoes with little damage. Dr. Bradshaw says “This is
the best sweet potato I've ever eaten!” Without a doubt, this is our most
popular home garden variety. (110-120 Days)
COST for CUTTINGS: Sold in bundles of six to eight cuttings of the
same variety. $15.00 for the first bundle; $10.00 for each additional
bundle of cuttings. (Price includes USPS Mail).
COVER CROP Buckwheat is a fast growing short-season cover crop. It
establishes, blooms, and is ready for incorporation in 30 to 40 days.
Buckwheat suppresses weeds and attracts beneficial insects and pollinators
with its abundant blossoms. In the South it is best sown in May through August
for cover crop use. 1 lB. $3 5 LB $10
ORDERING INFORMATION FOR SWEET POTATO PLANTS:
Plants will be shipped mid-May to early June.
Sorry, we cannot ship to California, Arizona, or Hawaii.
COST for PLANTS: $14.00 for first dozen; $5.00 for each additional
dozen. (Price includes USPS Priority Mail - Call for UPS Optional 2nd Day
Air or 3 Day Select rates). If you are interested in purchasing plants in
large quantities (500 or 1000) please contact us for availability and price.
As you sow your seeds and plant your trees, you too are a part of
the continuing creation of life and beauty. We are all in fact,
gardening with God.” Allan A. Swenson
Velvet Beans Bradshaw Heirloom Favorite NOT FOR HUMAN
CONSUMPTION. Legume that was widely grown until about 1900 as a
summer cover crop. Vigorous running plants produce a mass of foliage that
shades out Bermuda grass & nutsedge. Hardy, vigorous, and virtually pest
free, it helps break the nematode cycle and adds nitrogen and organic matter.
Plant seeds 3 ft. apart. PKT (15) $2 JUMBO PKT (40) $5
He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful
field: he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree.
Ezekiel 17:5
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NOTICE TO BUYER: LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
Heavenly Seed LLC (HS) warrants to the extent of the purchase only that the seed or plants we sell conform to the
description on the label within recognized tolerance under state and federal laws. HS makes no warranty, expressed or implied,
including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, nor does HS assume any obligation with respect to yield, freedom
from seed borne disease, quality or tolerance to disease, insects, or growing conditions of the seed or the crop produced
therefrom.
HS liability, whether contractual for negligence or otherwise, is limited to the replacement of the seed or plants or the refund
of the purchase price under all circumstances. Nor shall HS be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss
or damage including amounts expended in using, growing, or harvesting the produce of such seed. The price of the seed is
based on this limited warranty & liability. Prices of the seed would be higher if further liability coverage were required.
Acceptance of the seed or plants by the buyer constitutes acknowledgment that the limitations and disclaimers herein set forth
are conditions of the sale and constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding warranty and/or any other liability.
If not acceptable, return the seed (within 30 days) in their original package for a refund.
INDEX
Artichoke
Asparagus
Green Beans
Lima Beans
Misc Beans
Butterpeas
Velvet Beans
Beets
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chicory
Collards
Corn OP
Corn Sweet
Cucumber
Eggplant
Endive
Gourds
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce
Melons
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1
1-2
2
3
3
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3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4-5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
6-7
7
Mustard
8
Okra
8
Onion
8
Parsnip
8
English Peas
8
Snow Peas
8
Southern Peas
8-9
Pepper Hot
9-10
Pepper Bell
10
Pepper Misc
10
Pumpkin
10-11
Radicchio
11
Radish
11
Rhubarb
11
Rutabaga
11
Spinach
11
Squash
11-12
Swisschard
12
Tomato
12-13
Turnip
14
Herbs
14-15
Tobacco
15
Sunflowers
16
Misc Flowers
16-17
Sweet Potato Plants
17
Pussy Willow Cuttings 17
Cover Crops
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NOTICE TO BUYER: LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
Heavenly Seed LLC (HS) warrants to the extent of the purchase only that the seed or plants we sell conform to the description
on the label within recognized tolerance under state and federal laws. HS makes no warranty, expressed or implied, including
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, nor does HS assume any obligation with respect to yield, freedom from
seed borne disease, quality or tolerance to disease, insects, or growing conditions of the seed or the crop produced therefrom.
HS liability, whether contractual for negligence or otherwise, is limited to the replacement of the seed or plants or the refund
of the purchase price under all circumstances. Nor shall HS be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss
or damage including amounts expended in using, growing, or harvesting the produce of such seed. The price of the seed is
based on this limited warranty & liability. Prices of the seed would be higher if further liability coverage were required.
Acceptance of the seed or plants by the buyer constitutes acknowledgment that the limitations and disclaimers herein set
forth are conditions of the sale and constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding warranty and/or any other
liability. If not acceptable, please return the seed (within 30 days) in their original package for a refund.
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