Heirloom Seeds

Calypso bean seeds, also known as "Yin Yang" beans for their striking black-and-white pattern, produce compact bush plants that typically grow 15 to 20 inches tall. Calypso beans are easy to grow, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, and they offer good drought tolerance. Their unique appearance and reliable performance make them a favorite among gardeners and heirloom seed enthusiasts alike.

The Table Queen Acorn Squash is a customer favorite winter squash. This variety is a medium sized, acorn shaped, vining type. The flesh of this heirloom acorn is a sweet golden yellow that turns more orange in storage, contrasting with its dark green and ribbed rind. Harvest before frost, leaving part of the stem attached to the fruit. This seed is certified organic.

The Peter, aka Willy, Pepper gets its name, well because of what it resembles! This variety is an old heirloom that is grown as much for its shock value as it is for its culinary value. Peter is an excellent pepper for chili powder! Its pods are 4-6 inches long with blunt ends that resemble a man's private area, no joke!

The Kellogg's Breakfast Tomato is an heirloom variety that produces big, bright orange fruits that are meaty and juicy with only a few seeds! This large tomato can weigh 1 pound or more! This variety has thin skin and a sweet tangy flavor. Kellogg's Breakfast will brighten up your day!

Striking, bi-colored tassels in lime green and raspberry-rose cascade like braided ropes, giving this heirloom amaranth a bold, eye-catching presence. A favorite for direct sowing, it offers both trailing and upright forms that bring movement and texture designers love. Pinch plants at 9 inches to encourage multiple stems and fuller growth. Fast to develop in the heat of summer, its multi-hued blooms make dramatic additions to large bouquets. In the garden, it pairs beautifully with tall, airy companions like cleome, adding depth and visual interest to borders and cutting beds alike.

Black Brandywine tomatoes are a unique and highly regarded heirloom variety known for their exceptional flavor and distinctive characteristics. With a rich history dating back to the 19th century, these tomatoes have earned a special place in the hearts of gardeners and tomato enthusiasts alike. The story of Black Brandywine begins with the original Brandywine tomato, which was developed in the late 1800s in the Brandywine Valley of Pennsylvania. Over time, a natural mutation led to the development of the black variant, which retained the outstanding flavor of the original while introducing a striking, dark coloration.

The Jersey Devil Tomato is an extremely prolific old heirloom paste-type variety that is shaped like a little banana pepper! These juicy tomatoes have a very meaty texture that is great for making into sauces and salsas. This old favorite produces very little seeds! The Jersey Devil grows to be about 5-6 inches.

Green Field corn produces an abundance of tall (8-10') stalks with 8-9" long ears. Developed from Reid's Yellow Dent, this corn produces bright yellow, long and narrow 14-kernel row ears. Green Field was the name of the farm that this corn was first produced on. Reported yields of 190 bu/acre in the boot heel area of MO.

The Crosby Egyptian Beet, a classic heirloom variety, has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Originating in Egypt, it was introduced to the United States in the 1860s and quickly gained popularity among gardeners and farmers. This beet variety has stood the test of time due to its exceptional taste and versatility in the kitchen.

Ozark Giant peppers are a robust heirloom variety known for their impressive size and flavorful profile. Originating from the Ozark region of the United States, this variety has been cherished by gardeners for its reliable performance and substantial fruit. The peppers are large and blocky, typically maturing to a deep red color with thick, juicy walls that provide a satisfying crunch.

Chivo Blanco beans (Frijol Chivo Blanco) are a cherished heirloom variety native to Mexico, known for their small, white, and slightly oval-shaped beans. These beans are valued for their creamy texture and delicate flavor, making them perfect for a wide range of traditional Mexican dishes such as soups, stews, and frijoles de la olla (beans in a pot).

The Azoychka Tomato is a highly productive Russian heirloom that produces good yields of smooth, sweet and citrusy tomatoes. This variety is an indeterminate, open-pollinated tomato plant that produces tomatoes that weigh 10-16 oz. each. The Azoychkas are slightly oblate with a yellow-orange flesh and a higher than normal acidic balance than most other yellow tomatoes, that gives off delicious flavors unlike any other yellow tomato. This tomato variety does well throughout the United States in both hot and cool locations.

Orange Sun is a delicious and gorgeous, sweet pepper. With thick, crunchy flesh this pepper is 4 to 5 inches long, with 3 to 4 lobes. Orange Sun contains excellent flavors and quality. The fruit matures from green to orange.

The Cinderella is an excellent pumpkin for canning or baking pies and pumpkin bread as it has a great eating quality! This pumpkin variety is an heirloom variety from France that was selected out of the older variety, Rouge vif d'Etampes. Cinderella has deep ridges and exceptional flattening, making it a beautiful decoration for Halloween and other fall festivities. This variety's vines are very productive with pumpkins that have grooved, thick walls.

The Aunt Ruby German Green Tomato is an old time heirloom favorite for the garden that has an unmatchable juicy and spicy flavor! This giant, green beefsteak grows to be 4-5" and weighs over 1 lb.

Florida Broadleaf mustard is a classic Southern heirloom variety long valued for its fast growth, large yields, and reliable performance in warm climates. Originating in the southeastern United States, it produces broad, bright green, smooth-edged leaves that can grow 10–12 inches long, forming an upright, leafy plant about 18–24 inches tall. The leaves are tender yet substantial, with a bold, peppery flavor that mellows pleasantly when cooked.

The Connecticut Field pumpkin is a historic heirloom variety dating back to the 1700s, traditionally grown by Native Americans and among the earliest cultivated pumpkins in the United States. It produces large, round, bright orange fruits with shallow ribbing, typically weighing 15–25 pounds. Well-suited for gardens across much of North America, it thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and requires ample space for its long vines to spread. Connecticut Field pumpkins are widely used for carving, seasonal decoration, and in cooking—especially for pies and purees—thanks to their classic shape and flavorful flesh.

An Italian heirloom from Naples bears finger like trusses of medium-sized paste tomatoes. Produces high yields of 4 oz., 4-5’ fruits with firm meaty flesh and a rich, savory flavor with little seed. This is the perfect tomato for salsa, sauces, and canning.

The Anna Russian Tomato is a delicious and beautiful heirloom oxheart-shaped tomato that was brought over from a Russian immigrant in the 1980's. This large tomato variety is early maturing for an oxheart variety. The beautiful pink-red fleshed Anna Russian can weigh up to 1 pound. This superb old-fashioned tomato gives off rich tomatoey flavors with lots of juice.

Bayo beans (Frijol Bayo) are a popular heirloom variety in Mexican cuisine, known for their creamy texture and mild, earthy flavor. These small, tan-colored beans with subtle speckling are prized for their versatility, often used in a variety of dishes like soups, stews, and refried beans. Their smooth consistency when cooked makes them ideal for creating hearty, comforting meals, and they hold up well in both traditional Mexican fare and more contemporary recipes.

The Kikuza is a unique, pumpkin-like delicious Japanese heirloom squash. This variety can grow to be a large 5 lbs. with an orange ribbed rind, with a thick, juicy, spicy and tender flesh. The Kikuza has a wonderful flavor and is great baked or roasted.

Perkins Long Pod Okra is an old Southern heirloom that grows long and tall! This variety will grow to be to 5' and produces bright green pods that are up to 8" long. Perkins Long Pod is an early maturing okra that should be harvested at 3-5" in length for most crisp, tender pods. This okra is excellent for canning, pickling and cutting up for gumbo or stews.

Fava Broad Windsor beans, also known as Vicia faba 'Broad Windsor,' are a classic heirloom variety with a storied history and a range of notable characteristics. Originating in the United Kingdom, this variety has been cultivated for centuries and is particularly valued for its large, hearty beans and reliable yield. The plants are characterized by their robust growth habit, reaching heights of 24 to 36 inches, with broad, dark green leaves and striking white flowers often tinged with purple.

The Tasty Evergreen Tomato is a green fleshed heirloom with a tasty, strong sweet flavor. This tomato was introduced by Glecklers Seedmen of Metamora, Ohio in 1956. This delicious large heirloom ripens to grapefruit yellow with a lime-green flesh, giving it a very sweet flavor. This very productive, medium-sized beefsteak grows well throughout the United States. The Tasty Evergreen produces a continual harvest throughout the season.

The Italian Heirloom Tomato is an old heirloom that is one of our most tasty tomatoes we offer, as it is just bursting with flavor! These bright red tomatoes can grow to over 1 pound per fruit! This productive variety will give you a continual harvest of these delicious fruits into fall. The Italian Heirloom is an excellent variety for cooking, eating fresh or canning.

Goldie is tasty heirloom husk cherry! This husk cherry ripens to a lovely orange and is best enjoyed in pies. Goldie is known for its very sweet flavor that does well in different types of jams and jellies. This low growing, very prolific vine husk cherry is a favorite!

Ananas Noire tomatoes, also known as “Black Pineapple” tomatoes, are a distinctive heirloom variety renowned for their rich history and unique attributes. Originating from France, this variety is celebrated for its striking appearance and complex flavor profile. The name "Ananas Noire," which translates to "Black Pineapple," reflects the fruit's unusual coloration and resemblance to a pineapple in its shape.

The Bouquet Dill is an early maturing dill variety with dark feathered green leaves that produces an intoxicating, tangy aroma. The Bouquet is easy to grow and is popular for its flavor and uniform foliage. It can be used to enhance salads, soups and more. Along with its amazing culinary properties, the Bouquet is also perfect for filling in bouquets and cut flowers.

Bountiful bean seeds produce one of the earliest and most reliable bush snap beans, known for their exceptional productivity and tender, stringless pods. Introduced in the late 19th century, this heirloom variety remains popular for its rich flavor, crisp texture, and consistent performance in a wide range of climates. The compact, bushy plants grow about 12 to 18 inches tall and do not require staking, making them perfect for small gardens or raised beds.

Einkorn is the most ancient cultivated wheat and one of the earliest cereal crops grown by humans. As a diploid grain, it contains just two sets of chromosomes (14 total) compared to the six sets (42 chromosomes) found in modern hexaploid wheat, and it lacks the D genome often associated with wheat sensitivity in some people. Einkorn is a hulled wheat with a rich, nutty flavor and is widely valued for its higher levels of protein, minerals, and antioxidants compared to modern wheat, making it a nutritious and traditional choice for specialty baking and whole-grain use.

Early Golden Bantam corn, also known simply as Golden Bantam, is a classic and iconic sweet corn variety with a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. Introduced in 1902 by W. Atlee Burpee, it quickly became one of the most popular corn varieties in the United States. This heirloom corn is cherished for its exceptional flavor and remains a favorite among home gardeners and corn enthusiasts.