Beet, Russian Sugar  (60-65 days)  Beta vulgaris This white sugar beet called Nesvizhskaya, from Belarus Tests 0% for Genetically Modified Organisms. It has a 17-18% brix sugar content and is vigorous and productive. Classically used as fodder for animals, as well as production of sugar. LKF. Packet: (1.5 g. ≈ 200 seeds) Bulk: 1 oz...

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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. SSF. 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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Corn, Papa’s Blue (80-90 days) Zea Mays We are grateful to Wayne Marshall of Banbury Farm in Buhl, Idaho for this gem that were bred out of Painted Mountain by seedsman Ed Schultz, also in Montana. Dave Christensen (breeder of Painted Mountain Corn) spoke very highly of this variety, describing them as very uniform and a brilliantly colored blue. Much like it’s Painted Mountain origins, Papa’s Blue is a short stature (4-5’), very early maturing flour corn with great culinary qualities. Packet:  One Ounce (≈ 110 seeds) ...

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Gerkin, Mexican Sour (75 days) Melothria scabra AKA Cucamelon or Mouse melon. A unique relative of cucumbers that produces a plethora of small (1-1 ½ “) fruits that resemble tiny watermelons and have a unique mildly sour cucumber flavor that are delicious to pop in your mouth and eat raw, serve on salads or pickled. Vines grow vigorously up to 10’ and benefit from a trellis. HEIRLOOM. SSF PACKET – 1/2 g. (~150 seeds)...

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MUSTARD, Wasabina (21 days baby, 45 days full size)  Brassica juncea Light green serrated leaves with a ruffle like quality. The flavor is in the name, delightfully spicy "like Wasabi".  very cold tolerant and slow to bolt makes this an excellent mustard to plant from spring to fall. Baby leaves add a lofty quality to your cutting mix. Direct sow for best results. Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 250 seeds)...

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