Arugula, Tuscan  (30 days) Eruca vesicaria Seed keeper Kayla Preece collected this variety from Agricultori Custodi, a seed preservation group in Tuscany, Italy. We obtained this seed from our friends at Adaptive Seeds. Compared to our Sputnik Arugula, Tuscan has a more pronounced spicy flavor with a similar blend of lobed and strap-type leaves. Packet (1 g ≈ 150 seeds) Bulk: 1/2 ounce Bulk: Ounce ...

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Beet Berry, Strawberry Spinach (60 days) Chenopodium capitatum A wonderful garden novelty, this spinach relative bears its seeds in hundreds of ½” bright red, juicy fruits that are mildly sweet. Nothing like it! Grows well in summer heat and also provides a nice rosette of dark green toothed leaves.  Leaves are spinach-green, triangular, and bite-sized with toothed margins, borne in an open rosette. A heat lover for summer salad. aka Strawberry Spinach. WGS.  Packet (1/2 g)...

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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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Chicory, Wild Garden Mix (50 days)  Chicorium intybus Bred by Frank Morton. In his words, “A diverse mix of head types, leaf shapes, and color pattern created by crossing Italian heirlooms. For over 15 years these have been selected for July-August sowing of autumn and winter crops.” SSF  Packet (1/2 g~ 350 seeds)...

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Erba Stella (aka Salad Leaf Plantain) (50 days)  Plantago coronopus Like its weedy relatives,m Erba Stella ( star grass in Italian) salad leaf plantain comes from Europe. Records there indicate that humans have enjoyed munching on it since the 16th century. Salad plantain's ptyher European names incluse corne-de-cerf, Buckshorn, or star-of -the-earth. Grows a pretty rosette of slender lancular leaves with little "horns" or "spurs" on them to about a 6-8" circle. Very delicate flavor is crunchy and reminiscent of parsley and spinach. Very easy to grow. Thrives in cool, wet weather. HEIRLOOM. SSF Packet: 1/4 g ...

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Huazontle, Aztec Spinach Chenopodium nuttalliae (75 days) If you’ve tried amaranth, lambs quarter, or goosefoot as salad or micro-greens, you should try this. The germination is terrific. Young seedlings begin bright red, then look like lambs quarter with reddish undersides and a crisper leaf. Gives the salad mix a wilder look and taste. Leaves and seed heads become bright red with maturity. During the reign of Aztec leader, Montezuma this was the 4th most grown crop after corn, beans and chia. Thanks to Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seeds for introducing us to this classic. Packet: (1/2g~ 150 seeds) ...

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Lambsquarters, Magenta  (30 days)  AKA- Magentaspreen Chenopodium gigantium We obtained this seed from seedsman, Doug Gosling 20 years ago, where this plant bedazzled garden-goers and salad eaters with its iridescent magenta leaves.  Flavor is tender and uniquely rich.  Self sows readily if allowed to go to seed.  Heat tolerant.  Flowering plants can reach 5 feet tall.  SSF Packet: 1 g~ 250 seeds ...

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  Mustard, Esperanza Purple (30-50 days) Brassica rapa A cross between regular tatsoi, spoon mustard and a purple-stemmed, veined mustard called Hon Tai Tsai. My goal is to eventually have a true purple tatsoi. For now it is a work in progress, with plantings resulting in a wide diversity of leaf shapes and colors. Works well in salad mix. Named after my favorite musician, Esperanza Spalding! SSF Packet (1/2 g ~ 250 seeds) 10g...

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Mustard, Garnet Giant (30-45 days) Brassica juncea A fast growing mustard that can quickly attain large size for braising and stir-frys. Leaves are dark purple on top and green underneath with wide white petioles. Can become quite spicy as they mature, however they retain a balance of sweetness when harvested while still young.  If planted thickly for cut and come again salads, the petioles elongate which aides in easing harvest. FER Packet (1/2 g ~ 250 seeds) ...

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Mustard, Purple Osaka (30-50 days)  Brassica juncea This is a very quick growing spicy mustard with dark purple tops of the leaves and green undersides. Adds pizzazz to salads with it's vivid color and forward flavor. Direct sow. If left to flower and go to seed, it will reseed for years on end ensuring diverse salads with little effort!  Packet (1/2 g~ 250 seeds) Ounce...

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Mustard, Ruby Streaks,  (45 days)  Brassica juncea Deeply lobed, lacy burgundy baby leaves are airy and lofty with bright green stems. Adds spice and rosy elegance to any salad plate or stir-fry. Color is darkest when sown summer through fall.  This is an essential salad leaf for adding loft, texture and color along with a spicy flavor to salads. Packet (1/2 g ≈ 250 seeds)  1 oz, 1/4 lb...

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Shungiku, Double Garland / Edible Chrysanthemum (30-50 days)  Glebionis coronaria Lovely, finely dissected, aromatic Chrysanthemum leaves are used fresh in salads, as a tangy garnish, pickles, sushi or fresh vegetable dishes.  Direct sow thickly and cut repeatedly when 4-8" tall for a continuous supply.  If left to flower the plant grows to about 36" tall with pretty 1" golden yellow blooms that may also be used as an edible flower. Avg. 12,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 230 seeds. 0.6g ...

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Sorrel, French, (60 days) Rumex acetosa A great perennial salad plant that lives for about 5 years. Grows rapidly and has light green leaves with a mild lemon flavor. Produces leaves from fall through mid summer when it flowers and makes seed. Space plants 12” apart. In flower its pollen feeds beneficial insects.   Packet Weight: 1 g (~700 seeds)  ...

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SORREL, Red-veined - Perennial.    Rumex sanguineus Very beautiful and unique addition to salads with green leaves with wide, deep, maroon red veins and stems.  Flavor is a pleasant, tangy lemon flavor much like the French Sorrel.  Perennial growth that flowers in the second year.  Very easy to grow and quite hardy once established. Packet (1 g. ≈ 150 seeds) ...

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Spinach, Abundant Bloomsdale (45 days) Spinacia oleracea A sweet, tender, and savoyed spinach on upright stems. Bred by Organic Seed Alliance, and named after Abundant Life Seed Foundation where breeding took place. Great for spring planting, or over-wintering. Bolt resistant. OSSI. Packet= 2 g (~ 200 seeds)  1 oz (~2200 seeds) ...

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Spinach, Winter Giant  (45 days)  Spinacia oleracea  This heirloom classic is also known as ‘Geant d'Hiver’ in France or 'Gigante d'Inverno' in Italian.  Smooth, semi-savoyed variety with medium green leaves that are exceptionally cold hardy.  This is an excellent strain for late summer and fall seeding.  Packet (2 g ≈ 200 seeds)            One Ounce (≈ 2200 seeds)   ...

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