Magenta Parching  (100+ days)   Zeea mays Parched corn offers yet another scrumptious way to eat non-sweet grain corn. Corn-breeders Carol Deppe and Alan Kapuler developed this OP variety from 7 sweet corn strains and 7 Hopi strains obtained from seedsman John Kimmey. It is cooked in a dry pan without oil for five minutes at medium-low heat, the toasting kernels start to swell and split, releasing a wonderful aroma. The best parching corns are slow to burn, though, it is important to keep them moving by stirring or shaking the pan. Packet (One Ounce) 1/4 pound ...

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Melon, Delicious 51 PMR (75-80 days)  Cucumis melo A very dependable producer of numerous 2-3 pound round, well-netted cantaloupes that hold up well in the field. Very aromatic and flavorful. Guaranteed to leave a taste impression! PMR stands for powdery mildew resistant, so they hold up well late into the season allowing the later pollinated fruits to mature when more susceptible strains are succumbing to mildew. Cornell University release from (yes, you guessed it!) 1951.  Packet (1/2 g ≈ 25 seeds) Half Ounce (≈400 seeds) Ounce ...

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Onion, Rosa di Milano   (110-120 days) Allium Cepa Long to intermediate day Italian red onion that tolerates cool climates.  Excellent keeper with 4-5" bulbs that have a unique barrel shape, are uniformly colored, and have tight skins. Selected and improved by the late great Dr. John Navazio for organic conditions and thrip resistance. Very attractive. Adapted for 38-50° latitude. HEIRLOOM. Packet (1 g ≈ 250 seeds) 1/2 ounce (≈ 3250 seeds) ...

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Peas, Cascadia  Pisum sativum (58-70 days) A bush pea with 3-foot vines that produce prodigious quantities of 3” stringless pods with fabulous snap and sweet flavor.  Thick pod walls.  Out performs Sugar Ann in our experience.  Multiple disease tolerance.  Bred by Dr. James Baggett @ OSU.  Packet (1/2 oz) ...

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Peas, Sugar Daddy  Pisum sativum (68-75 days)  A dwarf bush snap pea with 24"-30” vines that need little or no support.  Heavy yields of 2.5-3.5” stringless pods with thick, crunchy sweet flavor.  Three successive harvests are common. Packet (1/2 oz) ...

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Rudbeckia, Prairie Sun Rudbeckia hirta (120 days) This tender perennial has pale yellow tipped, golden flowers with a pale green center. A winner of the All America Selections award, Prairie Sun is an excellent feature in gardens with 6-8" flowers on hearty plants that are simply outstanding. One of the most popular Rudbeckias. Height: 28-32". TRS  Packet :-1/4 g (~450 seeds)...

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SUNFLOWER, Chocolate Helianthus annus, 60 days  Rich chocolate burgundy petals surround nearly black central discs on this moody sunflower.  Blooms 4-5” flowers on strong, branching stems.  Grow in succession for blooms all summer long-- this is a quick growing variety!  As with other sunflowers, the flower is edible and the petals make a dazzling garnish or ornament for your summer meals.  Packet :2 1/2 g (~45 seeds)...

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Berkeley Tie Dye Solanum esculentum (75-90 days)  This is a remarkable, large-fruited specimen with green fruit that has red and yellow stripes. Creamy green flesh infused with various shades of red and yellow is complex, fruity and somewhat low acid. It's likely that you haven't seen anything like this. 8-20 oz fruits. Bred by Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms. Packet:  1/4 g (30 seeds) 1 g ~ 200 seeds  ...

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German Streaked  Solanum esculentum (80 days) Large 8-12 ounce, flattened fruits with some ribbing are a beautiful yellow, orange red marbled pattern. Particularly attractive when sliced. Flavor is very fruity and complex and reminiscent of fruits from more tropical locales. One of My favorites! Packet (1/4g ≈ 30 seeds) ...

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Granny Cantrall’s Solanum esculentum (80 days) The original seeds were given to Lettie Cantrell from a World War II soldier returning home from Germany. Large Pink/Red beefsteak type fruits can weigh up to 2 pounds and are slightly flattened and lobed. A favorite in our taste tests in on-farm trials here. Has that classic heirloom full-bodied flavor that is a combination of all great things tomato. A regular winner of tomato taste offs. HEIRLOOM. Indeterminate. Packet (1/4 g. ≈ 30 seeds)  ...

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