This is an excellent okra plant for tight spaces. French Quarter Pink does well in containers and smaller gardens. Produces attractive, compact plants that only reach 24-30 inches tall. Yields 3-5 pods at a time when harvested regularly. Harvest pods at 3-4" in size and use for grilling, stir-fry or jambalaya.
Cow Horn Okra is one of the best flavored okras around that is great for pickling or gumbo! This variety produces larger pods than most okra and should be harvested young and tender. The best time to harvest Cow Horn is at 6," but it can remain spineless, crunchy and tender up to 10" long. This old heirloom okra dates all the way back to the early 1900's. The twisted shape of this variety somewhat resembles the horns of a cow, getting its name, Cow Horn. Use shorter more tender pods for pickling or longer pods for tasty gumbo! The flowers on Cow Horn will start to appear within 45 days with okra pods soon to follow.
Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean, also known as Lablab purpureus or simply Hyacinth Bean, is a unique and versatile legume known for its vibrant appearance and culinary potential. This heirloom variety is named for its striking ruby-red pods and dark green foliage, making it an attractive addition to both ornamental and edible gardens. Ruby Moon Hyacinth Beans are typically grown as annuals, but in tropical regions, they can be perennial. In terms of taste, the young pods and seeds of Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean are edible and have a mild, nutty flavor similar to green beans. They can be consumed both raw and cooked. However, it's important to note that mature seeds contain toxic compounds and should not be eaten without proper processing. Ruby Moon Hyacinth Beans have a rich history, with their cultivation dating back centuries, primarily in Asia and Africa. They are valued not only for their culinary uses but also for their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, enhancing soil fertility. This plant is categorized as a warm-season annual and typically matures in about 60-90 days, depending on growing conditions. The size of the Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean plant can vary, but it generally reaches a height of 6-10 feet, making it suitable for trellises or fences. When it comes to yield, you can expect approximately 10-15 pounds of pods per plant or around 800-1,200 pounds per acre under ideal conditions. These beans thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, and they require a warm climate to grow successfully. Adequate moisture and support for climbing are essential for a bountiful harvest. With proper care, Ruby Moon Hyacinth Beans can be a delightful addition to your garden, offering both visual appeal and a tasty, nutritious addition to your plate.
Rainbow Fiesta Okra is such a fun okra to grow! This festive, beautifully colored blend consists of red, orange, white, and green okra varieties. The Rainbow Okra is a colorful addition to the dinner table.
The Italian Cocozelle is a bush type of squash plant that produces high yields of the long, tender, dark green fruits. This Italian zucchini is very flavorful and tender and a favorite that is now available in organic seeds. This variety is best when harvested at 12" long or smaller. The Cocozelle is excellent for slicing, frying, and steaming and is also a good freezing and canning variety. Pick often when the squash is young to prolong harvest. Harvesting zucchini when it is young and tender offers the best flavor and eating quality. See the second picture for what the inside should look like when harvested. Certified Organic. Learn more about our organic seeds.
This is an excellent okra plant for tight spaces. French Quarter Red does well in containers and smaller gardens. Produces attractive, compact plants that only reach 24-30 inches tall. Yields 3-5 pods at a time when harvested regularly. Harvest pods at 3-4" in size and use for grilling, stir-fry or jambalaya.
The Scarlet Maverick Geranium is a hybrid with a more vigorous plant that produces wonderful scarlet blooms with bigger 5-6" flower heads! The Maverick is the best Geranium to grow from seed in 4-6" containers. It's is excellent for high density growing and takes 13 weeks to be ready from seed. The Scarlet Maverick's garden performance is superior to other varieties, with well-branched plants that grow to be 16 to 18" tall.
Mingus Alex is a striking dinnerplate dahlia known for its huge, velvety deep red blooms that bring bold color and elegance to the late-summer garden. The flowers can reach up to 8 inches across, creating a dramatic display that easily becomes the focal point of a border or flower bed. With blooms nearly the size of a dinner plate, this variety truly stands out in the landscape. Despite their impressive size, these dahlias are easy to grow and will continue flowering from mid to late summer until the first frost. They also make outstanding cut flowers for large arrangements, and deer usually tend to leave them alone.
Lava Lamp blend is composed of yellow, orange and red zinnia varieties. This mixture produces beautiful blooms of semi-double to double flowers on each stem. Zinnias are a perfect choice for any cut flower grower and even attract butterflies to your garden. Large, colorful blooms lend cheer and texture to bouquets and floral arrangements. Spread at 19 lbs per acre or 7 ounces per 1,000 sq.ft.
The Red Maverick Geranium is a more vigorous hybrid that produces bigger 5-6" flowerheads that are colored a wonderful red! This is the best Geranium to grow from seed in 4-6" containers. It's is excellent for high density growing and takes 13 weeks to be ready from seed. The Red Maverick's garden performance is superior to other varieties, with well-branched plants, 16 to 18" tall.
The Violet Maverick Geranium is a beautiful hybrid variety that produces wonderful, giant violet blooms that makes for the perfect addition to any garden! This hybrid variety has bigger 5-6" flowerheads! The Violet Maverick is the best Geranium to grow from seed in 4-6" containers. It's is excellent for high density growing and takes 13 weeks to be ready from seed. The garden performance is superior to other varieties, with well-branched plants that grow to be 16 to 18" tall.
Salt N' Snack is one of the top snack sunflower hybrids used by commercial growers around the world. Now home gardeners and market growers can produce eating quality sunflowers, too. Sturdy plants produce large solitary heads loaded with large seeds filled with big kernels. Over plant and thin 6 inch plants to about 1 foot apart in rows 30 inches apart to promote large heads. Larger heads maximize the seed size. Harvest the seeds when dry, but protect them from the birds in the garden while you wait. Soak the cleaned seeds in salt water for a few hours, pat them dry, and roast them in the oven.
Benary's Giant Lime zinnias are a vibrant and distinctive variety known for their striking lime-green blooms and robust growth. Developed by the Benary breeding program in Germany, this zinnia variety was introduced to offer gardeners an unusual and refreshing color choice in their floral displays. The flowers are large and fully double, featuring a bold lime-green hue that stands out vividly against other garden plants. Each bloom is characterized by its rounded shape and densely packed, ruffled petals, which give it a plush, eye-catching appearance. Benary's Giant Lime zinnias typically reach heights of 24 to 36 inches and have a bushy, upright growth habit, making them well-suited for garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens. They begin to bloom in mid-summer and continue to produce their striking lime-green flowers until the first frost. These zinnias thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, demonstrating heat tolerance and resistance to common pests. With their unique color, impressive bloom size, and extended blooming period, Benary's Giant Lime zinnias add a bold and refreshing touch to any garden or floral arrangement.
The Komachi Balloon Flower is an exotic baby blue bellflower that kinda resembles many tiny colorful umbrellas from above! These compact plants can reach to be 18 inches tall and produce unopened buds with puffed out petals. This eye-catching display is sure to stand out in any garden! The Komachi Balloon Flower thrives in a sunny garden or as a cut flower in a vase.
The Sunspot Sunflower is a lovely, dwarf sunflower variety that produces big heads that are an easy to grow garden beauty! This sunflower's stalks only reach 2' feet high. Sunspot is ideal for borders and small gardens.
The Mesa Bicolor Bright Gaillardia captivates with its distinctive charm and vivid colors, making it a standout in any garden setting. Its large, daisy-like flowers boast a unique bicolor pattern, with deep red centers surrounded by bright yellow to orange petals, creating a striking contrast that catches the eye from afar. This Gaillardia variety thrives in sunny, well-drained soils, embodying resilience against drought and heat typical of its native southwestern habitats. Its compact growth habit and abundant flowering make it an excellent choice for borders, containers, or as a focal point in landscape designs. The Mesa Bicolor Bright Gaillardia not only adds vibrant hues to gardens but also attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees, enhancing its role as a beacon of beauty and biodiversity.
The long narrow petals of the Chim Chiminee Rudbeckia give off beautiful fall shades of bronze, gold, red and burnt orange. This variety is perfect for any garden or vase as it is an outstanding cut flower! The easy to care for perennial will self-sow freely and thrives in the sun. The Chim Chiminee will not only add color to your garden, but will also bring in butterflies and hummingbirds. Remove faded blossoms regularly to increase flower time.
The Arizona Sun Gaillardia, with its vibrant array of colors and resilient nature, stands as a radiant emblem of the desert landscape. It's striking blooms, a mosaic of crimson, orange, and yellow, evoke the fiery hues of a Southwestern sunset, each petal a testament to nature's artistry. Thriving under the intense Arizona sun, this hardy perennial flaunts its tolerance to drought and heat, making it a beloved choice for xeriscaping enthusiasts and gardeners alike. The Arizona Sun Gaillardia's compact form and profuse flowering habit add a splash of lively color to rock gardens, borders, and arid landscapes, embodying both beauty and adaptability in the harsh desert environment.
