In our opinion the best tasting small butternut squash on the market. Flesh is sweet and rich with amazing flavor. This is the perfect squash for farmers' markets and home gardens. At maturity this squash will weight 2 lbs and stores for over 3 months once picked. PMR: Powdery Mildew Resistant. AAS Winner.
The Cheddar cauliflower lives up to its name with its awesome cheddar color and great flavor! This cauliflower is a novelty, orange curd that is high in beta-carotene. A mid-size plant, domed head, and is very productive in the fall. Fun to watch grow and eat!
Sugar Baby watermelon is a beloved heirloom variety introduced in the 1950s and quickly became popular for its compact size and sweet, juicy flesh. Unlike larger watermelons, Sugar Baby is perfectly round and typically weighs between 8 to 12 pounds, making it ideal for smaller gardens and personal servings. It features a dark green rind and bright red, fine-textured flesh known for its exceptionally sweet flavor and crisp bite. This variety is a favorite among home gardeners and market growers alike due to its quick growing cycle and rich, refreshing taste. To grow Sugar Baby watermelon successfully, plant seeds in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil once the danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures reach at least 70°F. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent disease. Mulching can help retain moisture and reduce weed competition. Vines need room to sprawl, so space plants about 3 to 5 feet apart. This variety matures in approximately 75–85 days from planting and is perfect for fresh eating, picnics, and summer desserts. Its manageable size and outstanding flavor make it a staple in many backyard gardens.
The Tasty Green cucumber is a burpless cucumber that is crisp and juicy. This hybrid is a deep green cucumber with long white spines. The Tasty Green is a great cucumber for hot and humid climates. The long 12" inch burpless cucumbers have an excellent, bitter free flavor. This variety is an excellent cucumber for greenhouse growing as it produces high yields.
The Birdhouse gourd, also known as Lagenaria siceraria, is a distinctive and versatile gourd variety with a rich history and unique characteristics. Originating from Africa and the Americas, this gourd has been cultivated for centuries, originally valued for its use as a natural birdhouse and other functional purposes. The Birdhouse gourd is recognized for its large, bulbous shape with a narrow neck, which resembles a traditional birdhouse. The skin is typically green when immature, transitioning to a light brown or tan as it matures and dries. The plant exhibits a vigorous, sprawling growth habit, reaching lengths of 10 to 15 feet, and produces large, white or pale green flowers that bloom in mid-summer. These blooms eventually give way to the gourd itself, which can be harvested when fully matured and dried. Birdhouse gourds are valued not only for their practical uses, such as crafting into birdhouses, lanterns, and decorations, but also for their ornamental appeal and ease of growth. They thrive in warm climates with full sun and well-drained soil, and their robust vines make them ideal for trellises or arbors. With their historical significance, versatility, and striking appearance, Birdhouse gourds are a beloved choice for gardeners and crafters alike.
Wild Jungle Peanuts are delicious heirloom nuts that grow "wild" in the jungle of the Amazon! These peanuts are beautiful and great tasting. When eaten raw, the Wild Jungle peanuts are rich, aromatic and earthy. They are loaded with 40% heart healthy oleic acid and 26% protein. You can enjoy them by the handful, in trail mixes, or soaked and blended into nut milks.
The Blue Lake FM-1K Pole is a stringless pole bean that is very tasty! Blue Lake beans are known for reliability, disease resistance, flavor and high yields. This is the pole version of the popular bush type that is widely planted for the canning industry. These bright green beans are straight and reach up to 7'. Perfect for those who are tired of bending over to pick beans, but still want the high yield of a bush bean.
The Broom Blend is a high yielding, colorful and easy to grow corn that has been used for years in broom making. The vibrant fan-shaped seed heads come in a mix of gold, red, bronze and purple. (Does not produce ears of traditional corn.) The cut and dried mature straw can be used for a variety of crafts and dried arrangements, as well as brooms. Birds will love the seeds, too.
The Time Bomb Pepper is a slightly hot pepper with an excellent flavor! This pepper is a dark-green to bright-red hot cherry pepper for pickling. Its fruits are globular to pointy and measure 4 cm x 4 cm. The Time Bomb Pepper has a slightly less pungent flavor than the Cherry Bomb.
Orange Blaze is a highly adaptable carrot that can be grown in multiple soil conditions. Muck, mineral, and deep peat don't stop this carrot. Easy to harvest, average length 9-10″ with a very smooth skin texture and bright orange color.
Blushing Star brings together the tasty qualities of heirlooms and the modern conveniences of hybrid performance. Produces early-maturing and sweet pink beefsteak fruits with higher yields. Excellent disease resistance to late blight and septoria leaf spot.
Jack O'Lantern pumpkin seeds are specifically bred for growing pumpkins that are perfect for carving and decorating during the Halloween season. These seeds produce medium to large pumpkins, typically ranging from 8 to 18 pounds, with a classic round shape and bright orange skin. The flesh is thick and sturdy, making it ideal for carving intricate designs while maintaining structural integrity. Originating from traditional pumpkin varieties, Jack O'Lantern pumpkins are known for their vibrant color and relatively smooth surface, which allows for easy carving. The seeds usually germinate quickly and produce vigorous vines that can spread widely, requiring ample space in the garden. These pumpkins typically mature in about 90 to 100 days, thriving in warm, sunny conditions and well-drained soil. While primarily cultivated for Halloween decorations, the flesh is also edible and can be used in pies, soups, and other dishes, though it is not as sweet as some culinary varieties. Jack O'Lantern pumpkin seeds are a favorite among home gardeners, offering a fun and festive way to celebrate the fall season.
An unusually shaped pepper with a spicy fruity flavor. Their wonderfully fruity taste makes Bishop’s Crown Peppers amazing in salsa and pickles and you can eat them fresh or dried. It's name was given because it’s the shape of a Catholic Bishop’s crown.
The Fancy Nantes carrot gets its name for its very smooth skin and fancy cylindrical shape. These carrots can grow up to 8" long with a very sweet and crisp flesh. For smaller, "fancier" look and great flavor try harvesting at 45-50 days when 4" long! They can store for months and also do great being left in the ground over winter.
Reid's Yellow Dent Field corn is a traditional American heirloom variety known for its high yield, excellent versatility, and resilience. Originally developed in the 19th century, this corn was once a staple in Midwestern farming due to its ability to thrive in a range of soil types and climates. The kernels are large, golden-yellow, and dented, which is characteristic of field corn varieties. Reid’s Yellow Dent is primarily grown for its use in animal feed, as well as for grinding into cornmeal, flour, and masa for making tortillas, cornbread, and other baked goods. It's also popular for producing hominy and grits, and historically, it played a significant role in the production of corn syrup and ethanol. What makes Reid's Yellow Dent particularly valuable is its resilience in the field, with a high tolerance for drought and disease. This heirloom variety is open-pollinated, making it an excellent choice for sustainable farming and seed-saving. It has a robust history in agricultural development and remains a beloved variety for both small-scale and commercial farmers looking to grow an adaptable, productive crop with a deep connection to agricultural traditions.
The Goldetti F1 Squash is a cylindrical golden orange winter squash variety with a dry stringy flesh resembling long, thin pasta. These 11 inch long squashes are ready to harvest when the skin becomes hardened and will keep for up to six months. The Goldetti is a wonderful pasta substitute and is best prepared whole in the microwave or baked.
Red Head broom corn produces a tall spray of seed heads at the top of the plant, laden with shiny red tiny sorghum seeds that birds love. Incorporate seeds into edible bird-feeder wreaths or leave the 2–3' sprays intact to add variety to traditional fall decorations.
Ohio Blue Clarage corn is a historic heirloom variety known for its distinctive blue kernels and rich flavor. Originating from Ohio, this variety has been cultivated for generations and is celebrated for its adaptability and resilience in various growing conditions. The plants typically grow tall, producing medium-sized ears with strikingly beautiful blue kernels that can also exhibit hints of purple or white. The unique coloration comes from anthocyanins, which are beneficial compounds found in blue corn. This corn is often used for making cornmeal, tortillas, and other traditional dishes, prized for its sweet, nutty flavor. Ohio Blue Clarage corn is well-suited for home gardens and small-scale farms, where it can thrive with proper care. As an heirloom variety, it contributes to agricultural biodiversity and is cherished by those looking to preserve traditional crops and flavors. Its heritage and versatility make it a favorite among gardeners and chefs alike, reflecting a rich agricultural history.
