Broom Corn, Red Hungarian Sorghum bicolor  (100 to 110 days)   Although commonly called "Broom Corn",  is not truly corn. However it is related to corn in being a grass and in its growth habit.  The stalks are similar to corn but they do not produce ears. Seed heads appear from the tops of the plants instead of a tassel. Grows from 8-12' depending on fertility.  Makes a great living screen and/or trellis for pole beans.  Seeds formed in a loose panicle in a pretty orange / red color and are useful as a homestead grown poultry feed, or for ornamental use in wreaths. Once stripped of the seed, the seed stalks are traditionally used to make a highly functional broom.  Simply bunch a few stalks tightly together with wire or twine. The Amish are noted as having invented the flat bottomed broom through ingeniously figuring out a way to stitch the rough stalks into a flat shape that most of the world still uses today.  Before that brooms were round in shape as you may have seen in old sketches. A rewarding crop to grow! Packet- 1.5 g (~95 seeds) Bulk: 1 oz   ...

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Brussels Sprouts, Darkmar 21 (210-250 days) Brassica oleracea This new addition was grown by Andrew & Sarah at Adaptive Seeds who chose this English standby as their favorite after trialing many other OP varieties. Firm, sweet, green sprouts form on plants that grow 3 1/2' with large sprout production & good vigor in the field. Sow in April or May for sprouts November through February. For optimal sprout production, pinch the growth tip off in late August. ADV Packet:(1/2 g ~ 125 seeds) ...

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Brussels Sprouts, Long Island Improved (80-115 days) Brassica oleracea var gemmifera. Compact, semi dwarf heirloom variety which originated on Long Island, New York. Prefers to grow in places with cool summers and becomes much sweeter after a frost.  Grows to between 36 and 48 inches and is best planted for a fall harvest. Packet = 1/2 g ~ 125 seeds...

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70 days for Cover Crop (Flowering) 90-110 for Grain As a cover crop, Buckwheat is highly effective for no-till growing systems. By leaving the cut, pulled, or frost-killed plants on the soil surface, they will continue to safeguard the soil, inhibit weed growth, and add nourishment and organic material when sowing seeds or planting transplants. Buckwheat both grows and breaks down quickly as a cover crop. As a food crop buckwheat acts as a nutritious grain. Mill into a gluten free flour, toast for kasha or make saba noodles!        ...

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BUPLEURUM, GREEN GOLD (80-90 days) Bupleurum rotundifolium   Another spectacular filler flower/foliage plant, bupleurum’s chartreuse-colored foliage and diminutive flowers are a unique accompaniment to flower bouquets.  Amidst the incredible tulips, ranunculus and anemones of early spring, people comment just as readily on the bupleurum!  Holds 2 weeks in the vase and can be dried.  An annual that reaches 42”; space 9” apart.   FLA Packet: 1g...

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Burdock, Takinogawa,  Arctium lappa (125 days)  An important staple in numerous Asian cuisines. This is the most popular Japanese variety and in deep soil can grow gorgeous roots that are 3-4’ long! Smaller roots are excellent peeled and grated into salads, while larger roots are delicious in soups and stir-fry. Packet (1/2g. ≈ 40 seeds) ...

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Burdock, Watanabe Early (100 days)  Arctium lappa - Burdock, also called gobo, is highly prized as a nutritious delicacy in Japan and is a traditional Asian vegetable. Watanabe early generally matures faster than Takinogawa and has the same rich flavor, however the roots tend to be a bit shorter. Plants can grow up to 3' tall. A spring sowing guarantees summer and fall harvests. Packet (.7 g. ≈ 40 seeds) ...

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Cabbage, Columbia   (67 days) Brassica oleracea Great, quick growing round green cabbage that produces dense, round 3-5 pound heads that resist splitting.  A versatile vegetable (try saying that 10 times fast!) that can be used for cole slaw, sauerkraut, cooked or as vegetable catapult projectile!  Compare to Golden Acre.   Packet (1/2 g ≈ 500 seeds)  ...

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Cactus, Luther Burbank Spineless Cutting Oputina hybrid Between 1907 and 1925, Luther Burbank introduced more that 60 varieties of spineless cacti.  These were developed mostly from hybrids of varieties of the Indian fig (Opuntia ficus-indica) and the Mexican prickly pear (Opuntia tuna), and were offered in two main types: the fruiting varieties, grown for their variously colored and flavored prickly pears, and the forage varieties, grown for their edible pads (properly called thalli or nopalitos), which could be fed raw to livestock or cooked for human consumption. This cactus can grow to over 10' tall, however, in most northern areas it is more likely to grow to 5-6' tall. Staking may be necessary. Hardy to USDA Zone 8 and is generally frost hardy down to 20 degrees once established, however, young plants may be more frost sensitive. Throughout Mexico and Central America, the young pads are peeled and fried or pickled. For more information on recipes and historical background of eating cacti please visit the Luther Burbank web page for this unique variety: http://www.lutherburbank.org/about-us/specialty-gardens/spineless-cactus We will send you a pad from a mother cactus that will need to be rooted, which is a fairly simple procedure of placing it in a gallon pot of potting soil and not watering until you observe new growth.  At this point is when new roots are growing. Watering before this point will make it rot. You will receive more detailed growing instructions with your order. Please note the "spineless" variety lacks the long spines characteristic of this species but does have short irritating hairs and should be handled with care. 1 Un-rooted Cactus Pad: $12.00...

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Calendula, Alpha (55-60 days)  Calendula officinalis Big and bright orange flowers with multiple rows of ray florets. 'Alpha" has a high resin content and the 2-3" flowers make it an excellent medicinal variety. Calendula petals can be eating raw or dried as a fun accompaniment to any dish. Self sows readily. For best results direct sow when soil temperatures have warmed to about 70 degrees.  Packet 1g (~ 90 seeds)          Ounce (~3,000 seeds)...

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Calendula, Pacific Beauty Mix Calendula officinalis (85 days)   A cheery array of yellow, orange, pinkish and whitish blooms with plenty of diversity to keep you interested as you harvest juicy blossoms for making medicinal oils and salves which are excellent for soothing burns, sprains, bites and other skin afflictions. Very easy to grow, tends to naturalize if allowed to go to seed. Can be used as a dye plant. Packet (~90 seeds) Ounce (~3, 000 seeds)  1/4 Pound ...

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Calendula, Princess Mix (60 days) Calendula officinalis  With long stems and a distinct scabiosa-like flower shape, the Princess Mix was bred specifically for cut flower production.  Orange or yellow, mostly double petals (with some singles in the mix), highly textural, and unlike any other calendula we’ve grown, this calendula has 2-3” brightly colored blooms that stand out in the landscape. An annual that grows to 30”, best spaced 12” apart, and helpful to pinch at 9”.  Can be used as a dye plant. (1 g) SSF. Packet (1g~90 seeds)      Ounce (~3, 000 seeds)   ...

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Campanula, Cup ‘N Saucer Mix (240 days) Campanula medium This Cup ‘N Saucer Mix includes both single and double-type flowers in purple and white.  Campanula spires are a majestic contribution to the early Summer border and readily self-sow if allowed.   Flowers are bell-shaped and sit upon a broad cupped disc, hence their other names of “Bellflowers” or "Canterbury Bells".  Cut when 1/3 of bells have opened for long-lasting vase life.  Seed in late Summer to overwinter (hardy to Zone 5) and bloom in May-June.  A biennial that grows up to 36”; space 12” apart.  FLA. Packet: ( 0.2g ~120 seeds) ...

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Carrot, Dragon   Daucus carota var. sativus (70-80 days)  Dragon is a striking carrot variety that produces 7" long, broad shouldered carrots with bright purple skin and an orange interior.  It offers the best flavor of all purple varieties and is an excellent keeper. Packet (0.7g. ≈ 350 seeds) Bulk: 1/2 ounce  ...

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Carrot, Oxheart (75 days)  Dacus carrota Introduced in 1884 by W. Atlee Burpee from France where it is known as “Guerande”.  Large heart shaped roots have a distinctive wedge profile that makes them well suited to growing in heavier clay soils where other varieties might not excel.  HOO.  Packet (0.7g. ≈ 350 seeds) 1/2 ounce ...

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Celebration Bundle (10 packets)   Joyful, saturated colors will brighten your Summer garden with this selection of easy-to-grow blooms. Ten packets with growing tips are included in this collection of 10 packets:  Amaranth Emerald Tassels Ammi, Green mist Basil Red Rubin Coreopsis Calliopsis Cosmos Sunrise Marigold Pinwheel Millet, Foxtail Sunflower Tarahumara Zinnia Cactus Mix Zinnia Mega Diversity Mix We reserve the right to make substitutions to this collection with other similar varieties, if necessary.  ...

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Celeriac, Bianco del Veneto (110 days) Apium graveolens White Celeriac of Venice. Grown for its root which is 3-4 inches in diameter, completely fiberless and tastes like celery. Will store fairly easily just as you would a carrot. Cook in soups or stews, or use them in salads. @ 90-95 days. Grow as you would celery. Start seedlings about 10-12 weeks before set out date (two weeks after last frost date). Sow 5-6 seeds/square inch and cover with 1/8th inch of soil mix. If possible, keep the flat at 75 degrees F or so. Celery is slow to germinate and will take 14-21 days to germinate. When seedlings are two inches tall, transplant to individual containers (a six pack works fine). Transplant outside and space 6-8 inches. If using rows, space rows at 24 inches. Celery grows best in a fertile soil. Keep well watered. 1/2 gram packet. SSF Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 250 seeds)...

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Celery, Chinese Pink (100 days) Apium graveolens Brilliant, bubble gum pink stalks and veins with a stronger flavor than typical green celery that is more akin to parsley. Sits somewhere between an herb and a vegetable in terms of its use. Can bolt erratically, so consider making multiple sowings.  A real stunner! WGS. Packet (1/4 g ≈ 200 seeds) ...

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Celery, Redpar (90 days)  Apium graveolens A cutting celery bred by Frank Morton at Wild Garden Seeds that was the progeny of Redventure and Parcel, a fine leafed cutting variety. It produces thin red stems with dark green frilly leaves. Cutting celery is used similar to parsley and imparts a wonderful aroma and flavor to most dishes. In this way this variety can be viewed more as a cutting herb than traditional celery.  Works well in salads too. OSSI (Open Source Seed Initiative) Pledged Variety. SSF Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 250 seeds) ...

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Celery, Tall Utah  Apium gravelolens An open pollinated market standard. Well-rounded, thick, stringless stalks. Very crisp and tasty. Celery is easy to grow and can be grown almost anywhere with the proper care. Start seed in greenhouse early in spring and plant when it has a few true leaves. Germinates slowly. Overwinters in mild winter areas where lows are above 20 ̊ F. Packet: 1/2 g (~250 seeds)...

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Celosia, Cockscomb, Fuchsia Celosia cristata (75 days)  A stunning velvety, maroon-crested comb-like flower. Looks like a neon pink brain-- truly nothing like it. Selected for its abundant profusion of long-stemmed blossoms which make an excellent addition to bouquets. Holds color well as an everlasting dried flower. SSF Packet (0.3g ~150 seeds) ...

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Celosia, Cockscomb, Salmon Mix Celosia cristata (75 days)  A beautiful everlasting flower related to amaranth.  This variety produces a large central head that is a yellow/salmon orange color and has wonderful curves and folds, much like a brain.  Grows to about 18” and produces abundant side shoots that really spruce up any bouquet.  Pinch early to encourage more moderate sized blooms.  Dries well, preserving its shape and color for months.  Native to Africa. SSF. Packet (0.5g ~ 50 seeds) ...

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Celosia, Flamingo Feather Celosia spicata (75 days)  Flamingo Feather Celosia is a wheat-type celosia that creates long white to pale-pink spikes which provide interesting texture in the fresh or dry cut flower bouquet.  Like wheat, when the wind rustles through the papery florets, you can hear a soft rustling as the stems brush up against one another.   Also a great bedding plant in the mid-border, Flamingo Feather has strong branches that reach up to four feet and bear approximately 30-40 stems per plant.  FLA.   Packet- (0.3g ~150 seeds) ...

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Celosia, Purple Tassels (75 days) Celosia spicata  Purple Tassels is closely related to Flamingo Feather Celosia and has similar uses.  It is a great filler plant for fresh bouquets but also dries well.  Purple Tassels is on the darker purple side of magenta and before it sends up spikes it makes gorgeous purple-red leaves that stand out in the garden and can be used for filler foliage in arrangements.  Does not need pinching.  An annual that grows up to 48”.  Space 12” apart.  Similar to 'Ruby Parfait Celosia'.   Packet- (0.3g ~150 seeds) ...

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Celosia, Texas Plume Summer Sherbert Mix (90-100 days) Celosia argenta var. plumosa  We love celosias and added this one to our offerings because of its unique, softly-muted tones of blush, apricot, rose pink, lemon and lime floral spikes.  The seed we grew out originally came from famed flower farmers Pamela and Frank Arnosky by way of Floret, and we’re glad to grow on the story of its travels by getting it into your hands.  Mostly plumed spikes occasionally revert to long-stemmed combs and pink predominates in the mix.  Excellent for use in fresh bouquets and darker colored flowers have a nice appearance when dried.  An annual that reaches 36”; space 9” apart.  Frost sensitive. Packet: (0.3g~110 seeds) ...

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Cerinthe, Kiwi Blue  (70 days) Cerinthe major purpurescens Cerinthe overwinters spectacularly in our Zone 7 fields and is the first thing to bloom amongst all overwintered annuals and flowers even before our anemones!  The Kiwi Blue produces cascading grey-green speckled foliage that terminates in a blue-purple bract.  This showy bract is the attraction of Cerinthe, but it actually hides a diminutive flower, and in this way is very similar to statice.  An annual that grows up to 30”; space 12” apart.  SSF Packet (1.5g ~25 seeds) ...

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Dyer's Chamomile Cota tinctoria  For you dyers out there.  This perennial grows easily in a wide range of soil conditions and offers copious amounts of 1-2” blooms each year (including the first) that can be collected and used to make a yellow dye.  Cut back hard with the first flush of flowers when just opened and you’ll likely get a second flush later in the season.  An annual that grows to 36”; space 12” apart. Packet (~0.4g)...

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Chickpea, Anna (90 days) Cicer arietinum Garbanzos are a cooler weather crop that can be sown like peas early in spring. The plants are best thinned to about a foot apart because of their spreading habit. They don't need staking. They require little attention beyond the occasional weeding or hoeing and are quite drought-tolerant. Anna is an early maturing small seeded garbanzo with seeds that are 1/4" across and a pretty yellow to orange color. Flowers are a pink set against dusky green lacey foliage. Produce two, sometimes one bean per pod. Plant early in spring. Bush habit. HOO 1/2 oz 1/4 lb ...

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Chickpea, Munk's Moroccan  - (100 days) Cicer arietinum Purple flowers, tan-brown seeds that are about 1/2" across. Productive. Plant early in spring when you would plant peas. Small, fuzzypods contain one or two beans. There may be hummus in your future! HOO GB2 - 1/2 oz Bulk: 1/4 lb ...

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Chicory, Palla Rossa Radicchio   (70 days)  Chicorium intybus This is a really good OP variety for spring planted red radichio, making a high percentage of well-wrapped dense heads. Also works well for normal autumn production from July plantings. Way more uniformity than we’ve found in other classic OPs.   Packet (1/2 g ~ 350 seeds) * thanks to Karen Morton for the picture...

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Chili Lover's Bundle Some like it Hot! This seed collection includes 7 packets of hot pepper seeds including the following (in relative scale using the Scoville Heat units (SHU) scale of mild to hot): Aleppo (10,000 SHU) Bolivian Rainbow (10,000-30,000 SHU) Cayenne, Aci-Sivri (30,000-50,000 SHU) Chimayo (4,000-6,000 SHU) Fresno (10,000 SHU) Gochugaru  (1500 - 10,000 SHU) Magnum Habanero (100,000-350,000 SHU) Padron (500-2500 SHU) * Please read up about the varieties in their respective listings for more details. Bundle and save 10% off the individual packet price!...

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Chinese Cabbage, China Choy   Brassica rapa (70 days)  Similar to bok choy but with a looser rosette of leaves.  Produces dark green leaves with wide, brilliant white petioles that are crunchy and tasty.  Does well from spring or fall sowings.  Good for kim chee.  SSF Packet (1/2 g) Bulk: 1 oz  ...

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Chinese Cabbage, Nozaki Early  Brassica rapa (50 days) Grows quickly to produce a dense head with thick, flat, white stalks and dark green leaves.  Succulent petioles are reminiscent of celery stalks and add crunch to salads or stir frys.  Suitable for making fermented kim chee/Korean sauerkraut.  Easy to grow, direct seed or transplant. Please note: we have found that this variety will not head up in the spring if your temperatures get higher than 85 degrees. Here in SW Oregon it is best planted for fall.  SSF Packet (1/2 g ≈ 450 seeds) Bulk: Ounce 1/4 pound ...

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CHIVES, Chinese Garlic (90 days) - Allium tuberosum   Perennial – Wide flat leaves grow to 8-10” tall and can be repeatedly cut for a supply of mild garlic chives. Delightful in salads. Packet (1/2 g)...

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Culinary Chives Allium schoenoprasum (90 days)  A spicy addition to salads and other dishes. Perennial that can tolerate some shade. Makes pretty lavender flowers that can be used in cooking as well as fresh. Packet (1/2 g) ...

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CILANTRO, CARIBE Coriandrum sativum (55 days) Dense bunches of aromatic dark green leaves. Long-standing, bolt-tolerant plants. Compared to Santo, Caribe has a slightly thinner stem, higher vigor, more seeds & better bolt resistance. Caribe leaf as in all Cilantro is used as a the flavorful and cooling kitchen herb or save the seed as coriander for a warming and pungent addition to your meals.  Photo by Cacia Huff at Feral Farms (1 1/2g packet)  1/2 oz 1oz ...

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Cilantro, Pokey Joe Cirandrum sativum  (50 days)    This is reputed to be the best tasting cilantro out of an extensive trial by Gabe Cox at Groundworks Organics in the Willamette Valley. Also said to have the best roots for the root-conscious markets.  Feral Farm. Packet: 1 1/2 g   ...

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Cilantro, Santo  Coriandrum sativum (50-55 days for leaf/100 days for seed) Popular in Mexican and Asian cooking, cilantro brings a refreshing cool flavor to summer dishes.  Selected for slow bolting.  Allowed to go to seed it will resow itself readily.  Edible seed is known as coriander.  HEIRLOOM, SSF Packet (1.5 g ≈ 250 seeds)  1/2 oz 1oz  Also: Cilantro contains the antioxidants camphor, carvone, elemol, geraniol and limonene. A natural deodorizer, cilantro relieves nausea, indigestion and bloating. Consuming cilantro (the seeds of which are the spice coriander) helps reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Cilantro kills Salmonella and removes heavy metals such as mercury from the body. Cilantro has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and can be easily grown in the home garden.    ...

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Cilantro, Sunmaster (50-55 days for leaf/100 days for seed) Coriandrum sativum  This variety has been selected for larger leaf size and better bolt resistance. Popular in Mexican and Asian cooking, cilantro brings a refreshing cool flavor to summer dishes.  Selected for slow bolting.  Allowed to go to seed it will resow itself readily.  Edible seed is known as coriander. Make successive plantings for a continual supply.   Packet (1.25 g ≈ 250 seeds)  1/2 oz  ...

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Clarkia, Grace Mix, Clarkia amoena  Brilliant shades of salmon, fuchsia, white, red and lavender color delicate, tissue-like petals atop strong stems up to 24 inches in length.  A long lasting cut flower, clarkia (aka godetia) is a stellar addition to bouquets because its folded, rounded petals give the romantic, soft feel of roses.  Expect some variation in stem length as we stabilize this former hybrid.   First photo from Stacey Denton at Flora Organics Packet - (0.2g ~85 seeds)...

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Clary Sage Salvia sclarea, Perennial A very necessary garden companion with tall, bold, and showy flower spikes that can rise to 5 ft tall with a characteristic scent used in aromatherapy to induce euphoria. A perennial that flowers in its second year. Its large leaves can be used culinary in place of garden sage. One of its unique uses is as a northern substitute for chia seeds as it is botanically similar and in the mint family. Many pollinators find its unique scent attractive. SSF Packet - 1/2 g  * Washington Residents Please Note: Clary Sage is considered a noxious weed in your state and we CAN NOT sell you or send seeds there.  Thanks for your understanding...

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Collards, Cascade Glaze (60 days) Brassica oleracea   An old heirloom from 1820 called Green Glaze that was revitalized through the breeding work of Alan Kapuler, Carol Deppe and Jeff McCormack. Cascade Glaze is unique in that its leaves have a shiny light green glaze to them as opposed to the typical blue-green of most brassicas. They are winter hardy down to 0 degrees and can also withstand heat better than most kales. It’s possible that the waxy characteristic of the leaves gives them some added insect resistance. Sweet and tender flavor through the seasons and especially in fall and winter. SSF OSSI (Open Source Seed Initiative) Pledged Variety. Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 125 seeds) ...

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Champion, Collards  Brassica oleracea  (70-75 days) Gorgeous paddle shaped blue-green leaves on sturdy plants. Developed in 1979 and stabilized over the years to be an excellent open pollinated collard. Slow to bolt making it an excellent choice for warm climates. Cold hardy and fairly resistant to disease and pests. Packet (1/2 g ≈ 150 seeds) Photo by Jeffrey Fritz...

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 COLLARDS, Purple Tree Perennial (60 days) Brassica oleracea A unique perennial vegetable that was brought to the USA by enslaved African people and has been propagated and passed on by African American growers ever since. Tree collards can be propagated through stem cuttings or seed. We are offering seed from plants sourced from Doug Gosling & Chris Hominacs. Stems and veins are purple with blue waxy leaves that are very cold hardy and can become a short lived (2-10 years) perennial growing up to 6 feet tall and equal in spread. SSF. Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 125 seeds) ...

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Color Collection, Blue Purple (5 packets)  Focus on your favorite colors.  These packet combinations are organized by color palette and include growing tips for achieving synchronized harvest of color-themed flowers to delight visitors to your cutting garden, to compliment a summer wedding, or for your pure aesthetic pleasure.   Borage Forget-Me-Not, Chinese Larkspur Sublime Dark Blue Licorice Mint Phacelia Bee's Friend We reserve the right to make substitutions to this collection with other similar varieties, if necessary. ...

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Color Palette Collection, Blush  Focus on your favorite colors.  These packet combinations are organized by color palette and include growing tips for achieving synchronized harvest of color-themed flowers to delight visitors to your cutting garden, to compliment a summer wedding, or for your pure aesthetic pleasure.  Amaranth Coral Fountains Aster, Tower Chamois Celosia Flamingo Feather Larkspur, Fancy Rose Zinnia Queen Lime Blush We reserve the right to make substitutions to this collection with other similar varieties, if necessary.  ...

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Color Palette Collection, Golden Cheer (5 packets)  Focus on your favorite colors.  These packet combinations are organized by color palette and include growing tips for achieving synchronized harvest of color-themed flowers to delight visitors to your cutting garden, to compliment a summer wedding, or for your pure aesthetic pleasure.  Ammobium Marigold African Giant Rudbeckia Chim Chiminee Sunflower Black Dye Sunflower Goldy Double  (Save 10% off the individual packet price)  We reserve the right to make substitutions to this collection with other similar varieties, if necessary....

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Color Palette Bundle, Salmon Rose (5 packets)  Focus on your favorite colors. These packet combinations are organized by color palette and include growing tips for achieving synchronized harvest of color-themed flowers to delight visitors to your cutting garden, to compliment a summer wedding, or for your pure aesthetic pleasure.  Celosia Salmon Mix Celosia Texas Plume Sherbert Mix Cosmos, Seashells Echinacea Zinnia Salmon Rose We reserve the right to make substitutions to this collection with other similar varieties, if necessary. ...

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