Nebraska Wedding Solanum esculentum (90 days) First listed in the 1983 Seed Savers Exchange Yearbook by Dorothy Beiswenger of Crookston, Minnesota who originally received the seeds from a Mrs. Englert of Sandpoint, Idaho, who was seventy-two years old at that time. Mrs. Englert told a story that her pioneer ancestors from Minnesota had brought the seeds with them when they settled in western Nebraska in the late 1800’s. It was Mrs. Englert’s claim that the seeds of this tomato were given to Nebraska brides as wedding gifts.  Fruits are large (2-3”, 4-7 oz) and more orange than yellow.  They scored very high in our on-farm taste tests and their color and appearance were found to be very pleasing.  Packet (1/4 g. ≈ 30 seeds) ...

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Oaxacan Pink  Solanum esculentum (69-80 days) An heirloom hailing from one of centers of Diversity for our food crops – Oaxaca, Mexico. This is a variety that harkens back to more primitive forms of tomato, but is a treasure in the garden today as well. Interesting pleated/ ribbed & flattened pink/red fruits are 4-8 ounces and have a thin skin and plenty of delicious juice. Indeterminate. Packet (1/4 g. ≈ 30 seeds)  ...

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Tomato, Old Carolina (UNM)  A tomato that represents the true meaning of an heirloom. The seeds were saved by Nell Bryson for over 50 years in a freezer and then passed along at a seed swap. Fruits are large 1-1.5 pounds with bright yellow and orange stripes and a gorgeous red center. Indeterminate with regular leaf pattern. Requires trellising. Packet (1/4 g. ≈ 30 seeds)...

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Paul Robeson Solanum esculentum (90 days) A wonderful brick red Russian heirloom slicer with 8-12 ounce slightly flattened fruits with a smooth skin devoid of the pleats and cat-facing that some large heirloom types can be plagued with.  Named in honor of the famous black opera singer, star of King Solomon’s Mines, 1937. Paul Robeson, an American, was also a Russian Equal Rights Advocate. Indeterminate. Packet 1/4 g (~30 seeds) ...

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Peron Sprayless  Solanum esculentum (70 days)  Introduced in 1951 from Greece, Peron Sprayless is an early, vigorous midseason tomato with good crack resistance and exceptional disease resistance.  Deep-red 10-ounce fruits are globe shaped.  Outperforms hybrids.  Indeterminate, requires staking.   Packet ( 1/4 g ≈ 50 seeds) 1 g ~ 200 seeds    ...

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Polish Giant Solanum esculentum (80-90 days) A delightful heirloom that yields huge 2 pound round pink fruits with rich, juicy balanced flavor without much acidity.  One of our favorites here!  A suitable, dependable market variety. Packet (1/4 g. ≈ 50 seeds)  ...

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Polish Linguisa Solanum esculentum (75 days) An early maturing, large fruited (10-12 ounce), sausage shaped heirloom brought from Poland in the 1800s.  Solid, meaty fruits are quite flavorful and pleasing for a paste type.  Much bigger and longer than typical paste tomatoes! Versatile and beautiful! Packet (1/4 g. ≈ 50 seeds)  ...

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Red Calabash Solanum esculentum (80-90) Originally a meso-American variety from the Zapotec peoples of Mexico, brought to northern shores by horticultural adventurer, Gabriel Howearth. Delights the eyes with its flattened, bright red, pleated fruits that are 3-4” across and have a wonderful sweet tomato flavor. Mildly indeterminate. Packet ( 1/4 g ≈ 50 seeds) 1 g ~ 200 seeds  ...

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Red Pear aka Red Fig   Solanum esculentum (70-80 days) Very vigorous vines produce copious quantities of delightful 1.75” x 1” pear shaped fruits that are scarlet-red.  Delightful sweet mild flavor really spruces up salads. Crack resistant.   One of our favorites.  Originally brought from Italy.  Indeterminate. Packet ( 1/4 g ≈ 50 seeds)  ...

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Ropreco Paste Solanum esculentum (70 days)  A fine old Italian heirloom paste tomato that actually tastes good fresh, unlike the many mealy roma types out there. It is highly disease resistant to most common tomato foliar and fruit ailments. Does not require staking as it produces its fruit in a concentrated set. Suitable for sauce, drying and other canning projects. Fruits are 2-3 ounces, oblong and bright red. From a trial of a dozen paste tomatoes that we did in 2015 this was our most productive variety. Determinate. Packet ( 1/4 g ≈ 50 seeds)  ...

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Rutgers Solanum esculentum (80-90 days) The legendary Jersey tomato, introduced in 1934, is a cross between J.T.D. (an old New Jersey variety from the Campbell Soup Co.) and Marglobe. Bred to be a true workhorse variety in a time when 36,000 acres of tomatoes were being grown in the Garden State! It is a very dependable, smooth skinned, medium sized, red slicer with good crack and disease resistance. Tall vines, Fusarium resistance. Indeterminate. Packet (1/4 g. ≈ 50 seeds)...

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Silver Fir Tree Solanum esculentum (60 days) An exceptionally early ripening Russian variety with very unique ferny/ lacey foliage and a compact growth habit that lends itself to container growing.  Fruits are 2-3”, flattened round red globes with a mild tangy flavor. Very compact growth habit lends itself well to container growing, or for use in raised beds. Packet (1/4 g. ≈ 50 seeds)  ...

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Skorspelka Solanum lycopersicum (70 days)  A fairly rare, once wild tomato bearing 2-4oz, red ripening fruits that are more or less identical to regular tomatoes. Compact growth habit. Very productive over a long season. Indeterminate. Packet (1/4 g ≈ 50 seeds) 1 g ~ 200 seeds  ...

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 Speckled Roman Paste Solanum esculentum (80-90 days) Originally developed by Seed Savers Exchange member John Swenson, this is a charmingly unique paste tomato with orange skin streaked with gold stripes. Fruits are 6-8 ounces and very little juice so they are suitable for drying or canning. Determinate. Packet (1/4 g. ≈ 50 seeds)  ...

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Spitze Paste Solanum esculentum (80days)  A Romanian heirloom with 4-6” long somewhat pear-shaped paste tomatoes that are meaty, solid and contain few seeds.  While they work great for canning and drying, their flavor is good enough to enjoy eating as a fresh tomato.  Indeterminate. Packet (1/4 g. ≈ 50 seeds)...

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Sweet Orange II  Solanum esculentum (65 days)  A unique open pollinated orange cherry tomato that is exceptionally productive. Crack resistant. Bred for higher sugar levels, it is a delicious garden snack tantalizing taste buds with an abundance of bright sweet fruits.  Vigorous growing vines require trellising as they can easily grow to 8 feet tall. Indeterminate. Packet ( 1/4 g ≈ 30 seeds) 1 g ~ 200 seeds  ...

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Thessaloniki Solanum esculentum (60-80 days) A Greek heirloom tomato that was introduced to the USA in the 1950’s by Glecklers Seedsmen of Ohio. It is a popular large, red uniform fruit with excellent flavor, high yields and disease resistance. An early variety perfect for home or market; keeps well.  Packet ( 1/4 g ≈ 50 seeds) 1 g ~ 200 seeds  ...

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Tomato, Tlacolula Gold (75 days)  An old landrace variety originally from Talcolula, Oaxaca, Mexico which is near the center of origin for all tomatoes. This unique pear shaped variety has a rich gold color with deep ruffled ribs. A prolific producer of 4-12 ounce fruits that benefits from staking. Reasonably disease resistant. Flavor is medium firm and pleasantly mild sweet, and the ribbed form makes for a very interesting looking slicer. Could also work as a stuffing tomato. Very eye-catching variety. Highly recommended! 1/4g...

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Tomato, Tlacolula Pink (75 days) An old landrace variety originally from Talcolula, Oaxaca, Mexico which is near the center of origin for all tomatoes. This unique pear shaped variety has a cheery pink color with deep ruffled ribs. A prolific producer of 4-12 ounce fruits that benefits from staking. Reasonably disease resistant. Flavor is medium firm and pleasantly mild sweet, and the ribbed form makes for a very interesting looking slicer. Could also work as a stuffing tomato. Very eye-catching variety. Highly recommended! 1/4g...

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Valencia Solanum esculentum (75 days)  Smooth, round fruits that are about 8 ounces are the perfect size for being a versatile staple in your garden. Wonderful, mild, low-acid and sweet in flavor. Vigorous, adaptable plants. An all around workhorse variety.  Packet (1/4 g. ≈ 50 seeds)  ...

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Yellow Brandywine   Solanum esculentum (75-100 days)  Indeterminate, fuzzy potato leaf vines that make humongous 1-2+ pound fruits that are flattened with occasional ribbing.  Delicious creamy texture and complex bouquet will satisfy the most discriminating tomato connoisseur.  Packet ( 1/4 g ≈ 50 seeds)  ...

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Yellow Pear  Solanum esculentum (70-80 days) Rampant indeterminate vines produce clusters of small (1.5 to 2” x .75 to 1” diameter), yellow pear-shaped fruits.  Heirloom from 1805 with a mild flavor.  Great eye appeal for fresh eating.  Packet ( 1/4 g ≈ 50 seeds) 1 g ~ 200 seeds ...

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Yellow Stuffing Solanum esculentum (70-80 days)  This was a find from a seed swap of years ago. Yellow Stuffing heirloom open pollinated tomato is a tomato like no other.  It looks more like a bell pepper than a tomato, especially on the inside.  Yellow stuffing has a mild flavor, and is great when stuffed with meat, potatoes, onions, and carrots.  Indeterminate.  Packet ( 1/4 g ≈ 50 seeds)  ...

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Des Vertus Marteau Brassica rapa (35 days) The name translates poetically to Hammer of Virtue. Vertus, is in the northeast of France. Its elongated shape is great for slicing in the kitchen and mild flavor is delicious in salads or steamed with butter. A great early season crop with a sweet, crisp flavor and unique elongated shape.  Roots average 2” wide by 4-6” long. This French heirloom dates back to the 1800s. Packet:  1 g. ~ 350 seeds ...

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TURNIP, Golden Globe  Brassica rapa (55 days) Very tasty turnip with sweet, crisp golden-colored flesh. Firm, round roots grow to 3-4”, best for spring or fall harvest. Tops can be eaten as nutritious greens. Packet: (1 g) ...

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Purple Top White Globe (45 days) Brassica Rapa Old standby for smooth 3-4" easy to grow turnips.  Can grow much larger but harvested small is best for eating quality. Roots are Purple above the soil line and white below.  Best grown as a spring or fall crop as hot temperatures of the summer are not conducive to quality roots. Interestingly, before the arrival of pumpkins and other large squash from the new world, extra large turnips were carved at Halloween! ±10,000 seeds/oz Packet: 1 g. 1/2 ounce...

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Valerian  Valeriana officinalis – Perennial   We have found that common Valerian naturalizes quite well here in western Oregon, dying back in winter and re-growing vigorously in spring, then flowering in May with 5-6’ tall flower stalks with open clusters of diminutive but very aromatic pink/white flowers. The roots are traditionally used as sedative, painkiller and sleep aid. The flowers are also used in the making of one of the Biodynamic compost preparations.  HOO Packet Weight: (.1g ≈ 100 seeds)...

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Crimson Sweet Citrullus lanatus (85 days) An heirloom workhorse that can hold its own against any hybrid out there.  Fine sweet flavor with incredible smooth texture.  Small seeds don’t get in the way of enjoying the crisp red flesh.  Produces 5-6 fruits that are generally about 10-15 pounds, but can mushroom up to 30 pounds with ample spacing and fertility.  Rind is light green with dark green stripes.  Packet (2 g ≈ 70 seeds) One Ounce (≈ 650 seeds)    ...

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Desert King  Citrullus lanatus (90-100 days) This variety produces 20-30 pound fruits with a light green rind that resists sunburn and performs well in drought and heat as its name implies. Flesh is yellow orange with a tangy sweetness with large tan and black seeds.  A dependable producer. Packet (2 g ≈ 70 seeds) ...

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Moon & Stars Citrullus lanatus (80 days)  Take a bite out of this galaxy of taste. Moon and Stars is named for the yellow dots, ‘stars’, and 1-2” ‘moons that are speckled over the dark green skin. The flesh is deep red with large tan seeds that are the perfect ammo for seed spitting. Not as sweet as Crimson Sweet, but very pleasant and refreshing nonetheless, with fine texture and depth.  Can grow up to 40 pounds!  Packet (2 g ≈ 70 seeds) One Ounce (≈ 650 seeds) ...

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Moon & Stars Gold Citrullus vulgaris (95-95 days)  Rare, this is the yellow-meated strain of this fine heirloom; these are very delicious and have beautiful, yellow-orange meat that is very sweet. The large fruit can grow to 40 lbs, and they have large, yellow "moons and stars" covering their nearly black rinds. A favorite variety by many. Draws rave reviews! A great variety for farmers' markets. Pictured inside back cover. Packet (1 1/2 g ≈ 70 seeds)...

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Wheat, Khorasan, Triticum turanicum   Kamut is a registered trademark of Kamut International, Ltd. It is an ancestor to modern wheat, originating from the fertile crescent region near what is modern Iran. The grains are about twice the size of modern wheat. It also has a much higher protein content (12-18%). This is a vigorous growing, tall grain that can reach 4 ft tall. Plant in fall or early spring. Grain heads are plump with pretty black awns above buff white glumes. HEIRLOOM. Packet: 7g...

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Winter Squash, Butternut, Waltham   Cucurbita moschata (110 days)  Solid 9” fruits weigh in at 4-6 pounds and have a very small seed cavity, brilliant orange flesh and a tan skin. Flavor is sweet, smooth and slightly nutty. Excellent for pie. Requires supplemental curing in a greenhouse or warm house post harvest to properly color up and cure. Univ. of Mass. 1956 introduction. Packet (3 g ~ 40 seeds) ounce...

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Delicata, Zeppelin  Cucurbita pepo (100 days)  A much loved 1894 heirloom winter squash that is just the right size for a side dish with dinner. The fruits are 7-10” long, weigh about a pound and possess flesh that is finer-textured, sweeter, and significantly longer keeping than other strains. Packet (2.5 g ≈ 40 seeds) ...

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Winter Squash, Green Hubbard  Cucurbita maxima (90-100 days) A large squash with deep green skin and brilliant orange flesh that can weigh up to 20 pounds. This is a potluck squash people! A true family feeder. Vigorous vines spread 8-10 feet from the roots, making this heirloom squash a good candidate for use in a corn/beans/squash polyculture system as it will handily suppress weeds under your corn. Thick skin enables hubbards to store well into March. HEIRLOOM. (6 g ≈ 25 seeds) ...

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Winter Squash, Kogigu  Cucurbita moschata (105 days) A heavily ribbed Japanese strain with bumpy green skin that turns more buff orange with a whitish bloom (reminiscent of that which forms on plums and some apples) in storage.  It ripens fairly early for a moschata-type squash and is becoming renowned in “foodie” circles for its sweet flesh and thin skin.  Some folks are even grating it raw into salads!  Fruits grow heavy yields of 2 pound cheese wheel style fruits that store well. Very similar to Black Futsu. Packet:  3 g ~ 30 seeds 1 oz ...

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Lower Salmon River Cucurbita maxima (90 days) This PNW heirloom from Idaho has a thick, mottled, salmon-colored rind. Deep orange and sweet flesh make this squash great for pies, soups, or as a side. Grows from 3 to 10 lbs. Harvest before fall rains. Great for storage. A regular taste test winner! SSF Packet( 6g ~ 30 seeds) 1 oz ...

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North Georgia Candy Roaster Cucurbita maxima (95 days) Local to present day North Carolina, the Candy Roaster Squash is known for its sweet, unique flavor, which is the reasoning behind its name. The Cherokee tribes in the southern Appalachians originally cherished this squash for its long shelf life. Despite its odd appearance, many more people have come to treasure it for its unique taste. When fully ripe and stored for several months, it will reach its full flavor potential. A favorite in pies, soups, butters and breads, recipes that utilize this squash do not call for any additional sugar or sweetener, such that many have compared it to a sweet potato   This delicious, unique hubbard-type winter squash was a stand-out open-pollinated variety in terms of dry farmed yield and storability in a dry farmed winter squash variety trial conducted by Alex Stone and Jennifer Wetzel of the Oregon State University Horticulture Department, and is also a top-yielder in Dry Farming Collaborative variety trials. SRF Packet: 5 g (~30 seeds) 1 oz ...

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Sibley   Curcibita Maxima (100-110 days)  The Sibley Squash, which is also known as Pike’s Peak, was obtained from an elderly woman in Van Dinam, Iowa who had grown it for more than fifty years.  Hiram Sibley & Company of Rochester, New York introduced it commercially in 1887.  It is a hubbard type squash with moderately vigorous 12-15 foot vines.  The slate blue teardrop-shaped fruits have very shallow ribs and weigh from 8-10 pounds.  Its medium-thick orange flesh is flavorful and sweet. The flesh becomes drier and richer with storage, reaching its peak right after turn of the New Year.  This seed was grown by Ben Yohai of Wandering Fields Farm in Applegate, Oregon.  Ben also sells the fruits at local growers markets to customers who give it rave reviews.  Part of the Slow Food Movements "Ark of Taste" Heirlooms. Packet: (6 g ≈ 30 seeds) 1 oz ...

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Tromboncino Curcubita moschata (60 days summer squash/ 90 days winter squash) This is a highly unique classic Italian heirloom squash that can be harvested young as a rich, full-flavored summer squash which is much preferred to traditional zucchini by many Italians who call it "zucchini rampicante". Harvested at 8-12" long, it is delicious roasted, grilled, grated raw into salads or stuffed in ravioli. It can also be left to mature as a long keeping winter squash. Related to Butternut squash, Tromboncino has vigorous growing vines that give rise to elongated serpentine fruits that can grow up to 3 feet long. Can be stored and eaten like a winter squash, however its texture is somewhat stringy like a spaghetti squash and not as sweet and even as a Butternut. A real treat to grow and marvel at! Packet: 3 g (~30 seeds) 1 oz ...

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Uncle David’s Dakota Dessert   Cucurbita Maxima (95-105 days)  Uncle David's Dakota Dessert offers deep orange color, thick flesh, rich and sweet flavor, smooth texture, plant vigor and cold-hardiness.  Bred by FFSC farmer David Podoll, it produces solid yields across extreme fluctuations of climate.  It's a favorite for main dishes, pies and other desserts.  Packet (6 g ≈ 30 seeds) 1 oz ...

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Zucchini, Compost Creature Mix (75 days) Cucurbita pepo In the 2023 growing season we conducted a variety trial of 24 different summer squash varieties that included traditional green and striped zucchini as we as golden zucchini, yellow crooknecks, patty pans in a variety of hues as well as an interesting round strain.  We included both open pollinated heirlooms such as the beloved Costata Romanesco known for its nutty flavor as well as many commercial hybrids with high degrees of uniformity and earliness.  Compost Creature is a gene pool of all of these summer squashes that were allowed to freely cross pollinate amongst themselves. They will all produce good tender edible squash that can be harvested at the immature stage, plus they will exhibit a wide range of unique phenotypes (variants). The name comes from the experience all gardeners have of some mystery squash growing from the compost pile, often with questionable edibility. Summer squash are all in the genus Cucurbita and the species “pepo” which also includes the winter squash varieties Delicata, Acorn, spaghetti squash, pumpkins, and the small hard ornamental gourds. So the squash that grows on its own accord from the compost pile is typically a cross from these diverse types. Our compost Creature Mix is a narrower gene pool and could be the starting point for your own new squash types such as a striped green crookneck, or hope about a striped patty pan or any other myriad of combinations.  Packet (2 g ≈ 60 seeds) ...

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Zucchini, Costata Romanesco (55 days)  Delicious Italian heirloom summer squash produces pale green fruits with distinct ribs. Although it yields lower than hybrid varieties, its flavor is far superior - creamy, nutty and with great texture. Exceptionally large blossoms lend themselves to frying well.  SS3: Packet (2 g ≈ 30 seeds) Ounce (≈250 seeds) ...

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Zucchini, Golden Cucurbita pepo (60 days) Golden Zucchini was introduced in 1973 by the W. Atlee Burpee seed company.  It is a compact bush type plant that is perfect for those with limited space in their gardens. It is a prolific producer of dazzling gold zucchinis that can grow over 10", but are tastiest when eaten at this size or smaller.  Frequent harvesting of small fruits encourages more fruit to grow.  HEIRLOOM. *If you have issues with Squash Vine Borers you may want to try growing Tromboncino as a summer squash as they are a different species (Cucurbita mochata) Packet (2 g ≈ 30 seeds) Oz ...

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