Beet, Forono (60 days) Beta vulgaris   We like this unique variation on the table beet theme!  Smooth, cylindrical shape for-perfectly round slices every time. Easier to manage on the cutting board too!  Holds well in the field and won't go corky, or soft if harvest is delayed. We are thankful to our seed keeping friends Steve & Moria Peters of Seed Revolution Now down in coastal central California for sharing and tending this great variety.  SRN Packet (1.5 g. ≈ 200 seeds) Bulk: Ounce: ...

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Broccoli, Steve's Select Tender Early Green,  Brassica oleracea (60-80 days) After several trials and years of hard selection, veteran seedsman, Steve Peters is releasing this improved old favorite. It has proved itself to be superior in an extremely wide range of environments, from the high desert of southern Arizona to the foggy coast of California. While the nicely domed central head is not as large as modern hybrids, it nonetheless offers multiple advantages. After cutting the central head, the plant continues to produce abundant tasty side shoots for several months. In addition, the stems are very tender, which increases the amount of edible, delicious broccoli that may be harvested from each plant. SRN Packet (1/2 g ≈ 500 seeds) 1/2 ounce - ( ≈ 4,000 seeds)  Ounce (≈ 8,000 seeds)   *Photo credit: Moria Peters  ...

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Carrot, Kuroda Chantenay (65 days)  Dacus carrota A great cool season carrot with stocky, 5-7" long roots, and 2" in diameter., with a red core. Strong tops for easy harvest.  A sweet, classic carrot flavor. Stores well. Packet -(0.7g. ≈ 350 seeds)...

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Corn, Martian Jewels (su) (80-90 days to fresh eating) Zea mays This is a highly unusual corn that is delicious and versatile. An original series of crosses made by Alan Kapuler (aka Mushroom) of Peace Seeds, Martian Jewels combines a Hopi flour corn with an eclectic blend of normal sugary (su) and sugary enhanced (se) varieties. Such a broad genetic base gives this corn an especially distinctive look with a wide range of uses. It can first be harvested as a sweet corn, although the window for optimum picking is small. The corn has a complex, rich flavor with a pleasant, mild sweetness. As the kernels enter the dough stage and become starchier, they can be used in chowder or corn pudding. Finally at full maturity the dry corn is made into bread, tortillas, or tamales. The 6' tall plants have dark green, purple-streaked leaves, deep purple stalks, husks and cobs, contrasted with pearly white kernels. 6' tall plants. Would probably make a good dye plant as seen in how it stained the hands in one of the picture here. Thanks to Steve and Moria Peters of Seed Revolution Now for these seeds and pictures! Packet: One Ounce (≈ 110 seeds) ...

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Onion, Front Range Yellow Globe  Allium cepa Here is an ideal OP onion for organic markets as well as home gardeners. A bit smaller than the hybrids normally grown commercially, this nevertheless stacks up very well against them in our trials. It is a reliable, heavy producer of 2-2 1/2" diameter round yellow onions with beautiful glowing golden skin. Absolutely no doubles in our trials! The tight wrappers, great neck closure and dense, solid flesh means they are exceptionally long keepers. Beautiful golden skin glows in the afternoon sun, hinting at the quality of the white layers it protects.  Packet (1 g ≈ 250 seeds) 1/2 oz ~ 3250 seeds...

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Peas, Sweet Gem Snap Pisum sativum This new variety was developed by Jim Bagget and Dr. Jim Myers of OSU and was further selected by Steve Peters. Semi-vining type that benefits from trellising, although the vies top out about 4’ high. Wonderful sweet, crisp and juicy flavor endears snap peas to gardeners of all ages. Very resistant to powdery mildew. Packet = 1/2 ounce...

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 Red Ruffled Pimento Capsicum annum (80 days to red) A medium sized compact bushy plant that has been selected for good anchorage (that means it won’t fall over easily, exposing the fruits to sunburn, not a city in Alaska!). It is an early producer of abundant, thick-walled “cheesewheel” shaped fruits that are about 3-4” in diameter and that turn a deep scarlet red. Plant grows to about 18” high. Sweet crisp fruits are a late summer treat, delicious eaten out of hand. Packet ( 2/5 g ≈ 30 seeds) 1 g (~100 seeds) ...

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