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(Tagetes erecta) 82 days. Classic marigold. Big, 3-4 in. flowers in shades of yellow, gold, and orange, on 3-4 ft. plants. When Ira was growing up in Florida, this was her grandmother’s favorite marigold. Pkt.
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(Tagetes erecta) 82 days. Classic marigold. Big, 3-4 in. flowers in shades of yellow, gold, and orange, on 3-4 ft. ... more

(Agastache foeniculum) Native to the North-Central US. Beautiful decorative herb used for potpourri and to make a superb aromatic herb tea. Also quite tasty as a salad green. Excellent nectar plant for beekeepers. Attractive spires of lavender flowers. Medicinal: Relaxes capillaries. Used by some Asians and American Indians for chest pain and respiratory ailments. Pkt (0.05 g, ~230 seeds)
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(Agastache foeniculum) Native to the North-Central US. Beautiful decorative herb used for potpourri and to make a superb aromatic herb ... more

(Eruca sativa) 40 days. Distinctive, sharp, peppery leaves are best harvested when 2-3 in. long. A nice accent for mixed salads. Greens past their prime may be lightly steamed with other greens such as mustard or turnip greens, or used in creamed soups. Pkt 1.5 g, about 750 seeds).
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(Eruca sativa) 40 days. Distinctive, sharp, peppery leaves are best harvested when 2-3 in. long. A nice accent for mixed ... more

52 days. (green > red) [Revived by NC seed saver Rob Danford.] One of the few peppers that reliably produces well in the short Smoky Mountain growing season (150 days or less). An incredibly sweet, bright red, thick-fleshed pimento pepper, 4 x 1½ in. Great raw, as well as for cooking, roasting, and canning. Small (24-30 in.) plants may be closely spaced (18 in. apart).
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52 days. (green > red) [Revived by NC seed saver Rob Danford.] One of the few peppers that reliably produces ... more

70 days. 3-5 in. flowers in light fall colors. The poly-headed 5-7 ft. stalks may require staking once the seed heads have formed. Excellent tall screen, cut flower, and food source for self-feeding small birds. Small (4 g) packet has about seeds. Sunflowers Helianthus annuus unless otherwise noted. How to grow: Annual. Germination: 14 days, 70 degrees F. Full sun. Direct sow in May or June. Space 12-18” apart. Taller varieties may need staking. Early in the growth stage, place a pole at the base of the stalk. As the stem grows, use twine or soft ties to secure it to the stake every 6’ or so. History: Some archaeologists believe that Native Americans may have cultivated sunflowers as early as 3000 B.C. Uses: You can leave any remaining seed-heads in the garden for fall and winter visitors. Or you can cut and dry the seed-heads indoors. Throughout the winter months, tie dried heads to trees or to your deck to create feeding stations.Uses: You can leave any remaining seed-heads in the garden for fall and winter visitors. Or you can cut and dry the seed-heads indoors. Throughout the winter months, tie dried heads to fences or to your deck or suspend in trees to feed birds.
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70 days. 3-5 in. flowers in light fall colors. The poly-headed 5-7 ft. stalks may require staking once the seed ... more

Grow your own broom or use the broomcorn in dried flower arrangements. Easy to grow, not invasive, plant in late May when ground is warm. Grows to 8 to 10 feet tall. Approximately 100 seeds in each pack. Enough broomcorn for 2 house brooms.
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Grow your own broom or use the broomcorn in dried flower arrangements. Easy to grow, not invasive, plant in late ... more

55 days. [1963, AAS winner.] A reliable variety for garden, market, and greenhouse use. Dark green leaves and compact heads. Holds well under heat and stress, good bolt resistance.
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55 days. [1963, AAS winner.] A reliable variety for garden, market, and greenhouse use. Dark green leaves and compact heads. ... more

75 days. [VA/AES] A Vates type collard with increased bolt-resistance, darker blue-green foliage, and enhanced winter hardiness. Non-heading and productive. Pkt (2 g)
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75 days. [VA/AES] A Vates type collard with increased bolt-resistance, darker blue-green foliage, and enhanced winter hardiness. Non-heading and productive. ... more

75 days. [VA/AES] A Vates type collard with increased bolt-resistance, darker blue-green foliage, and enhanced winter hardiness. Non-heading and productive. Pkt (2 g)
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75 days. [VA/AES] A Vates type collard with increased bolt-resistance, darker blue-green foliage, and enhanced winter hardiness. Non-heading and productive. ... more

24 days. [1949, AAS winner.] Round roots, bright red skin, and firm white flesh. Somewhat less susceptible to developing pithiness compared to other varieties. Our sweetest spring radish. Radishes Raphanus sativus Please refer to our Radish Growing Guide for cultural information. Packet:For salad-type radishes, 7g (approximately 600 seeds), sows 35’. For fall storage radishes, 4 g (about 350 seeds) sows 20 ft..
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24 days. [1949, AAS winner.] Round roots, bright red skin, and firm white flesh. Somewhat less susceptible to developing pithiness ... more

52 days. [Pre-1840, Italian variety.] Beautiful scarlet-red garden beet with interior rings of reddish-pink and white. Green leaves. Notable for its earliness, attractive color, relative absence of bleeding, and vigor. Has a small % of all-white beets. Good storage variety.
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52 days. [Pre-1840, Italian variety.] Beautiful scarlet-red garden beet with interior rings of reddish-pink and white. Green leaves. Notable for ... more

52 days. [Pre-1840, Italian variety.] Beautiful scarlet-red garden beet with interior rings of reddish-pink and white. Green leaves. Notable for its earliness, attractive color, relative absence of bleeding, and vigor. Has a small % of all-white beets. Good storage variety.
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52 days. [Pre-1840, Italian variety.] Beautiful scarlet-red garden beet with interior rings of reddish-pink and white. Green leaves. Notable for ... more

(A. schoenoprasum) 80 days. Grow indoors or outdoors for year-round onion flavoring. Use chopped leaves and young flowers to add flavor and decorative garnish to salads. Medicinal: A tonifying and healthful herb. The essential oil is highly antibacterial. Pkt (0.2 g, 183 seeds)
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(A. schoenoprasum) 80 days. Grow indoors or outdoors for year-round onion flavoring. Use chopped leaves and young flowers to add ... more

(Coriander sativum) Both leaves (cilantro) and seeds (coriander) are used in Chinese, Indian, and Mexican cuisine. Plant monthly successions. Difficult to germinate in hot weather - sow in shade, or keep soil covered and cool until seeds emerge. Self-seeds well in cool weather. Cold-hardy to 15°F. Medicinal: known in Chinese medicine as ‘yuan-xu-zi’ (Chinese parsley), the seeds are used as a diaphoretic and appetite stimulant. Pkt (1 g, 90 seeds)
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(Coriander sativum) Both leaves (cilantro) and seeds (coriander) are used in Chinese, Indian, and Mexican cuisine. Plant monthly successions. Difficult ... more

56 days. [1939, Clemson/SC. AAS winner.] 4-7 ft. plants with few side-branches. Ribbed pods (1¼ x 8 in.), harvest when pods are 3 in. or smaller. Spineless characteristic makes this popular variety easy to pick.
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56 days. [1939, Clemson/SC. AAS winner.] 4-7 ft. plants with few side-branches. Ribbed pods (1¼ x 8 in.), harvest when ... more

(Big Tom, Yankee Cow Pumpkin) (C. pepo) 110 days. [Pre-1700 cultivar of Native American origin.] Still the most popular variety of large Halloween pumpkins. 15-20 lbs fruits are bright orange, slightly ribbed, and vary in shape and size. Good for canning, baking, and pies. Pkt (4 g, ~20 seeds)
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(Big Tom, Yankee Cow Pumpkin) (C. pepo) 110 days. [Pre-1700 cultivar of Native American origin.] Still the most popular variety ... more

(C. pepo) 62 days. This Italian heirloom zucchini is favored for flavor. Fruits remain tender even at 18 in.; best picked at 12 in. Heavily ribbed fruits are striped with alternating light and dark green shades. Hardy vines grow larger than other summer squash. Small (3 g) packet has about 19 seeds.
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(C. pepo) 62 days. This Italian heirloom zucchini is favored for flavor. Fruits remain tender even at 18 in.; best ... more

(Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatu) 65 days. [Originating from Asia, daikon (pronounced “dye-con”) is the Japanese word for radish.] Juicy and flavorful, can be used fresh in salads, cooked in vegetable dishes, pickled, used in kimchi, or grated and mixed with ginger and soy sauce to make a dip. Usually harvested when 12 in. long and 2-3 in. in diameter, though it will grow much larger! Pkt
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(Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatu) 65 days. [Originating from Asia, daikon (pronounced “dye-con”) is the Japanese word for radish.] Juicy and ... more

(Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum) 78 days. [Introduced by 1807.] Plain in appearance but fancy in taste, this celery-leaf variety is the best-flavored variety. Excellent for dried parsley. Good greenhouse variety, as aphid control is easier due to its wide straight leaves. Less cold-hardy than curly types.
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(Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum) 78 days. [Introduced by 1807.] Plain in appearance but fancy in taste, this celery-leaf variety is ... more

(C. pepo) 50 days. Mottled dark green fruits with pale green flesh. A vigorous, productive bush variety with early concentrated yields. Pkt (4 g, ~28 seeds)
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(C. pepo) 50 days. Mottled dark green fruits with pale green flesh. A vigorous, productive bush variety with early concentrated ... more

(C. pepo) 50 days. Mottled dark green fruits with pale green flesh. A vigorous, productive bush variety with early concentrated yields. Pkt (4 g, ~28 seeds)
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(C. pepo) 50 days. Mottled dark green fruits with pale green flesh. A vigorous, productive bush variety with early concentrated ... more

(Brassica oleracea) 49-78 days. [~1890.] Produces a 3-6 in. diameter central head and side sprouts which extend the harvest period. Use the young leaves like collard greens once the head is a quarter developed. Plants are light green and of medium height. May be planted in the early spring, late summer, or early fall.
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(Brassica oleracea) 49-78 days. [~1890.] Produces a 3-6 in. diameter central head and side sprouts which extend the harvest period. ... more

OSSI variety (C. pepo) 97 days. [Bred by Frank Morton.] One of the sweetest winter squashes we offer. Cream-colored skin has dark-green stripes. 2 lb oblong fruits, 10 x 3 in. Semi-bush vines yield up to 8 fruits per plant. Pkt (2 g, ~32 seeds)
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OSSI variety (C. pepo) 97 days. [Bred by Frank Morton.] One of the sweetest winter squashes we offer. Cream-colored skin ... more

(Beta vulgaris) 60 days. [1892. Developed from the popular variety Early Blood Turnip.] Widely adapted, very popular dark red beet. Dark green foliage has some red coloration. Use fresh or canned. Resistant to Downy Mildew. Excellent flavor.
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(Beta vulgaris) 60 days. [1892. Developed from the popular variety Early Blood Turnip.] Widely adapted, very popular dark red beet. ... more

(Beta vulgaris) 60 days. [1892. Developed from the popular variety Early Blood Turnip.] Widely adapted, very popular dark red beet. Dark green foliage has some red coloration. Use fresh or canned. Resistant to Downy Mildew. Excellent flavor.
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(Beta vulgaris) 60 days. [1892. Developed from the popular variety Early Blood Turnip.] Widely adapted, very popular dark red beet. ... more