Oats, Cayuse - Avena sativa A cool season annual cereal grain.  Cayuse Oats are used primarily for cover crop, green chop, hay and forage production.  It is common to mix them with legumes and other cereals.  Cayuse Oats are larger, mature later and have a larger stem than Montezuma Oats.  Cayuse oats should be planted in the Fall/Winter in California and mild climates.  In colder area they should be planted in the spring. Oats can also be grown and harvested in the green, "milk" stage for use as a medicinal tea which has benefits as a nervous system tonic. Milky oats are the oat tops harvested when they are in their milky stage, during which the oat tops release a white, milky sap when squeezed. This stage, which lasts approximately one week, occurs after the oat begins flowering and before the seed hardens and becomes the oat grain we eat as oatmeal. Tincturing the milky oats while fresh preserves their bioactive potency. Alternatively, milky oats can be dried and used as a nutritive tonic, and are a beautiful addition to tea blends. Organically Grown at Pacific Botanicals in Wilderville, Oregon  ...

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Okra, Cajun Jewel   (53 days)  Abelmoschus exculentus Favorite in Cajun country since the 1950's.  Dwarf type, spineless plants, 3-4 tall, produce an early crop of tender 1" to 7" thick pods.  Good flavor.  Packet (5 g ≈ 100 seeds) ...

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Okra, Clemson Spineless    (50-65 days) Abelmoschus exculentus A wonderful heirloom that has been a garden staple since 1939.  Selected to be free of spines and produce ample quantities of early ribbed medium green pods with a tender flavor. Best picked when pods are about 3-5” long.  In long season climates with warm temperatures plants can grow quite tall (5’+). Frost sensitive and best direct seeded as they can be sensitive to transplant shock. ~30 seeds / pkt. Packet (2 g ≈ 30 seeds) ...

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Onion, Ailsa Craig (110 days) Allium porrum Named after a perfectly round rock island off the coast of Scotland, Ailsa Craig has become legendary for its exhibition level size that often exceeds 6" in diameter and 2 pounds in weight!  A long-day sweet Spanish onion that does well in northern areas.  Mild sweet flavor and decent storage (1-2 months) on account of its narrow neck.  Teardrop size. Adapted for 38-60° latitude. HEIRLOOM Packet: 1 g. ≈ 250 seeds 1/2 oz:   ...

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Onion, Cippola di Tropea (90-100 days)  Allium cepa This venerable heirloom bright to the Greeks from the Assyrians and the Babalonians long ago and now celebrated throughout Italy for its mild flavor.  A very pretty elongated red onion also known as “torpedo” for it’s distinctive shape.  The unique shape also has practical applications in the kitchen, being easier to chop as it only rolls in one direction, rather than every which way like typical round onions.  Safety First!  Excellent sweet, pungent flavor.  Try it and you’ll see! Adapted for 35-48° latitude. Heirloom. Packet (1 g ≈ 250 seeds) ...

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Onion, Evergreen Hardy Bunching (65 days)  Allium Fistulosum Non-bulbing scallions for bunching. Sow in spring in clumps and transplant out for deliciously mild garnish for beans, baked potatoes and many other culinary creations. Delicious raw in salsa, too! Can be fall sown as well.  Packet (.5g ≈ 250 seeds)  .5 g...

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Onion, New York Early (98 days)  Allium sativa. An improved strain of early Yellow Globe.  Tom Powell at Wolf Gulch Farm in SW Oregon has done repeated selections on this workhorse variety. Long day, Northern type with globe shape and very hard bulbs that store very well.  Sweet enough for sandwiches and salads, but with more bite than Siskiyou Sweet.  Packet: 1 g ~ 250 seeds 1/2 oz ~ 3250 seeds 1oz...

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Onion, Newberg  (100 days) Allium Cepa Taken from a Vilmorin hybrid onion by Dr. Alan Kapular and carefully stabilized over many years into a reliable producer of 8-12 ounce round yellow onions with tight copper skin that keep remarkably well. In trials against other commercial hybrids this variety ranked #2, far better than other open pollinated lines. A workhorse variety. Packet (1 g ≈ 250 seeds) Half Ounce (≈ 3250 seeds) ...

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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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Onion, Siskiyou Sweet  Allium cepa (110 days spring sown, or 300 days over wintered) A reselection of Walla Walla sweet onion.  Light brown skin with white flesh that is very mild and sweet.  Summer ripening from a spring sowing is convenient for fresh use, not a keeper.  Fresh tops are useful as scallions.  Very cold hardy and can attain mammoth proportions with ample fertility, our record is 2.5 pounds without trying anything fancy. Adapted for 35-55° latitude.  Packet (1 g ≈ 250 seeds) Half Ounce (≈ 3250 seeds)      ...

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Onion, Valencia (115 days) Allium cepa Large, sweet Spanish type with a full globe covered in a bronze skin.  White flesh is very mild and sweet, although not as sweet as Siskiyou Sweet.  Keeps well for a sweet onion.  Thick necks require careful handling and drying for good storage. Packet (1 g ≈ 250 seeds) ...

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Orach, Lime Green Atriplex hortensis (45 days for leaf, 90-100 days seed heads) A tasty spinach relative, but one which tolerates the high heat of Summer.  Eat when less than 18" for best flavor in the salad.  As the name implies, this brilliantly green orach stands out, especially when allowed to go to seed.  Seeded shoots make small, papery, colorful discs that can provide texture and interest to cut flower bouquets.  Plant closely for smaller plumes.  Spread 12" apart, Lime Green Orach seed heads can reach 6 feet.  Direct sow. SSF  Packet :(1 1/2 g) ...

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Oregano, Greek- Origanum vulgare – Perennial  A savory earthy mediterranean style Oregano in the Lamiaceae family that is quite drought tolerant. Grows to between 6 inches and 2 feet, with lovely purple flowers between July and September. Spreads easily and is hardy perennial zones 5 and above Requires full sun. An excellent culinary addition to your garden that attracts beneficial insects. Packet 0.1g (~120 seeds)...

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We would like to share an opportunity for you to pick up a bundle of summer crop seeds for next season at a great savings.  Having seeds at the ready early in late winter spring helps you to get the ball rolling on growing quality starts and getting a jump start on a successful garden.  We have 2 bundles available -  (we chose the varieties - they will include heirloom tomatoes, peppers, mustard greens, lettuce, onions and more!  * 10 packets for $35 * 20 packets for $50 This is a savings of 25-50%...

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Pak Choi (Bok Choy), Prize Choy,  Brassica rapa chinensis (45-50 days) Bright, white juicy stems support the forest green leaves of this mild flavored pak choi. Can be grown for baby or larger heads, however a larger head shows off the elegant fluted vase shape. Excellent raw or cooked, Prize Choy is vigorous and fairly bolt resistant variety making it a good choice for spring or fall plantings. If you are looking for "Bok Choy" you have come to the right place. Bok Choy and Pak Choi refers by different names to the same plant. Pak Choi is the popular name is Britain while Bok Choy is the name commonly used in the United States.  FCF Packet (1/2 g)  1 oz...

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Parsnip, Hollow Crown This has been a popular variety since the 1820's because of its smooth, white roots that grow 12-16" long and up to 3" around at the crown. Parsnips store incredibly well through the winter in the ground through the deepest cold. A delicious winter treat baked or in soups and stews. Its sweet, nutty flavor is a real standout among the root vegetables. Please be patient upon planting them as they can take over 2 weeks to germinate. Packt: 4g (~850 seeds) 1 oz (~6100 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, Green Arrow, shelling Pisum sativum (65 days)  This shelling pea produces large 4-4½” pods with 8-12 peas.  Green Arrow’s yields are higher than other varieties because it possesses the trait of making 2 pods per node.  The short vines are 24-28” long so they don’t necessarily need trellising, although yields will be enhanced by providing some support. Packet (1/2 Ounce) ...

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Peas, Magnolia Blossom Pisum sativum (70 days)  Prolific tasty green snap peas, 6-8 foot tall purple flowered vines, with hyper-tendils (HT) which are multiplied tendrils, giving them many more curls to hold themselves up and climb. From the breeding work of Peace Seeds and Dr. Alan Kapuler. Limited Quantities Packet: 1/2 oz ...

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Peas, Spring Blush Pisum sativum (70 days) A hyper-tendril variety bred by Alan Kapuler and shared with us by seedsman Rich Peccararo.  This novel strain has pretty, bright pink 2 tone flowers that mature 2 pods per node that are bright green with a rosy blush along the strings and the sides of the pods.  Excellent for fresh snap eating or left to fatten up for shelling.  Packet (Half Ounce≈ 65 seeds) ...

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Peas, Sugar Ann Pisum sativum (55 days) An early, edible-pod bush pea that is ideal for small gardens. It has short, bushy 24-30” vines that do not need support, and it produces about 10 days earlier than other snap peas. Delicious stringless pods are a joy eaten fresh right from the plant or steamed. An All American Selection winner from 1984. Packet (1/2 Ounce)...

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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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Peas, Sugar Magnolia Pisum sativum (70 days)  This the first purple podded snap pea and the result of over 15 years of breeding work by Dr. Alan Kapuler.  Vines grow up to 7’ so support with trellising.  Pretty pink flowers and dark violet pods are crisp and sweet.  They are best picked before they become too mature to keep them producing. Packet (1/2oz = approx 30 seeds) ...

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Peas, Sugar Snap  Pisum sativum (70 days)   This is the classic snap pea with vigorous vines that grow to 6-7 feet, requiring staking.  Pods are 3” and are borne over a long season.  Incredible flavor is unmatched.  Long harvest window means greater yields than bush types.  Packet (1/2 oz) ...

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Peas, Sweet Gem Snap Pisum sativum This new variety was developed by Jim Bagget and Dr. Jim Myers of OSU and was further selected by Steve Peters. Semi-vining type that benefits from trellising, although the vies top out about 4’ high. Wonderful sweet, crisp and juicy flavor endears snap peas to gardeners of all ages. Very resistant to powdery mildew. Packet = 1/2 ounce...

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Pepper, Aji Cristal (90 days) Capsicum baccatum An usual species of chili that grows to 3-4” long with a pretty waxy sheen to the fruit. Fruits start as a pale yellow aand ripen to a bright orange red.  Flavor is rich and full of citrus overtones even when unripe.  Abundant yields of up to 50 fruits per plant.  Originally from Curico, Chile, this seed comes to us from the Seed Savers Exchange. 30,000 SHU.  Packet (2/5 g ≈ 60 seeds) ...

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Aleppo (80-90 days) Capsicum annum Hailing from Aleppo, Syria, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities (since the 6th century BCE). We are pleased to introduce this heirloom from the old Silk Road and consider our brothers and sisters in Syria whose lives have been disrupted by the civil war there and envision peace prevailing. Although common in the Middle East, its use in the United States outside Armenian, Syrian and Turkish immigrant communities was rare until the 20th century. Typically used dried, its burgundy pods possess a fruity, raisin-like flavor with undertones of cumin. Plants can grow to 4 feet tall, so staking is necessary at times. Fruits are a deep brick red, 4-6” long, with a blunt-lobed tip reminiscent of a bell peppers lobes. 10,000 SHU. HEIRLOOM.  Packet: (2/5 g ≈ 60 seeds)    Bulk: 1g ( ~100 seeds)  ...

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Pepper, Anjali Thai Capsicum annum (90 days)   These seeds were shared with us at a seed swap from a farming couple from Vermont, however, one of them grew up in Thailand and had brought these productive and attractive, thin walled, 3” long Thai chilies with them and then adapted them to grow well in the North.  We were impressed with their even maturity and ability to color up well with our cool night time temperatures.  Heat builds slowly to an incendiary level.  30-50,000 SHU.  Packet (2/5 g ≈ 50 seeds) ...

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 Pepper, Bolivian Rainbow Capsicum annum (75-90 days) A different species than other commonly grown peppers, this variety has purple=green foliage and stems.  The fruits go through a rainbow of colors: green, purple, yellow, orange then red.  Often all colors are seen on a plant at once.  Very ornamental.  Fruits are small, ¾” and very spicy, actually make that very, very spicy!  Can be grown in a pot as an edible houseplant.  Scoville 10,000-30,000 SHU.  Packet (2/5 g ≈ 40 seeds) 1 g ( ~100 seeds)...

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PEPPER – Early Jalepeño  Capsicum annum (65 days green, 85 days red) -  An abundant yielding 3” blunt-end fruit can be harvested dark green or allowed to ripen to red. The compact plants are sturdy and work well in containers and are less prone to falling over than taller. Delicious distinctive sweet and mild flavor. Most of the heat is in the seeds.  Medium heat.  SHU - 5,000. Packet (0.4 g ≈ 30 seeds) ...

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Pepper, Little Elf Capsicum annum (90 days)  This delightful ornamental pepper from Hungary puts on quite a show with fruit emerging green, then maturing through a rainbow of yellow, orange, purple and red.  Plants have a short stature (12-18”) with small leaves and 1” very spicy fruits borne in great abundance.  Plants can exhibit some purple coloration on the leaves.  Makes a very festive looking container plant. SHU = 20-30,000. Packet (2/5 g ≈ 60 seeds) ...

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Pepper, Magnum Habanero Capsicum chinense (80 days green, 100 to orange)   A beautiful vigorous plant that is tall and multi branched, yielding a profusion of  2-3" long bonnet shaped bright orange peppers.  Exceptionally hot with a a Scoville Heat Units rating of 100,000-350,000 SHU.  An improved early maturing variety. Very productive, with each plant producing up to 100 fruits! Takes time to mature so plant early as possible and protect from cold and frost. Packet (2/5 g. ≈ 60 seeds) ...

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Pepper, Nepali (100 days) Capsicum baccatum  A really interesting species of pepper to grow that is a bit later maturing than Capsicum annum species, however the plants grow tall to 30-40” and produce an abundant set of dozens of 2” bell-shaped fruits with little “wings” that protrude out from the center. Ripens from green to orange to a medium red.  Flavor is sweet & spicy, seeds can be quite spicy.  Packet (2/5 g ≈ 30 seeds)...

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Pepper, Oda Purple (80 days) Capsicum annuum   A gorgeous 5-6” long wedge shaped sweet pepper that is 2-3” wide at the shoulder and tapering to a blunt point. They start out a lovely lilac, shiny purple and ripen to orange and then a dusky red. Flavor is crisp and delicious at all stages.  A real ornamental standout! Packet (2/5 g ≈ 60 seeds) ...

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Orange, Picnic Capsicum annum (75 days)  This is a popular and much-adored sweet treat bred by the fine folks at High Mowing in Vermont.  Picnic is a 2-4”, thick-walled, elongated, cheery orange snacking pepper with very few seeds.  Plants are 24” upright bushes that produce abundantly.  Fruits contain very few seeds! The perfect size for kids lunches and um…. picnics! Packet (2/5 g ≈ 30 seeds) ...

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Pepper, Kalocsa Paprika (85 days) Capsicum annum This is a genuine Hungarian variety bred for the making of high quality spicy Paprika. There are 2 types of paprika. Most people are familiar with the sweet, mild type, however, in the Balkan region where paprika originated as a spice (all peppers were from the new world but spread through trade), most people prefer the spicy type. Plants are 24-36" tall  and produces abundant yields of 6" long by 1 1/4" wide fruits that have thinner walls than our Feher Ozan Paprika which is a bit blockier and wider in shape, with thicker flesh.  Fruits mature from dark green to deep red. A wonderful heirloom from Hungary that you will be pleased to grow. It is at 250-500 heat units on the Scoville Scale. SSF. Heirloom   Packet: 2/5 g (~30 seeds) ...

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 Red Ruffled Pimento Capsicum annum (80 days to red) A medium sized compact bushy plant that has been selected for good anchorage (that means it won’t fall over easily, exposing the fruits to sunburn, not a city in Alaska!). It is an early producer of abundant, thick-walled “cheesewheel” shaped fruits that are about 3-4” in diameter and that turn a deep scarlet red. Plant grows to about 18” high. Sweet crisp fruits are a late summer treat, delicious eaten out of hand. Packet ( 2/5 g ≈ 30 seeds) 1 g (~100 seeds) ...

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Pepper, Shishito Capsicum annum (75 days green, 90 red)  A culinary sensation!  Try growing them for their prolific yields of thin walled, 3-4”, bull-nosed frying peppers.  Plants grow to 30” tall and yield over a long season.  They are delicious fried with olive oil, coarse salt and some lemon juice.  Quite addictive.  NOT SPICY. Packet (.4g ≈ 50 seeds) ...

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Pepper, Spicy Little Thing (85 days) Capsicum annum - A dwarfing selection made from the Little Elf variety. This adorable plant only grows to 12” tall but still manages to produce a riot of tiny ½” fruits in a rainbow of colors from green to yellow, orange and then scarlet red. Leaves are green with white flowers. Very spicy! Would make a great container plant. SHU = 20-30,000. Selected by Don Tipping Packet (2/5 g ≈ 45 seeds) ...

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Stocky Red Roaster Capsicum annum (65 days to green, 85 days to red)  Stabilized from a discontinued hybrid pepper by Frank Morton, "This is our Red Italian with refinement - selected for straight un-crumpled sides, smooth skin, thicker walls, and a rich red color. By far the quickest for uniform roasting and easy skin removal, and the thicker flesh holds up well to fire. Fruits are 6-7" long, 2" broad at the crown, sweet, heavy fruiting, and long keeping. Has the fewest seeds of all of these types. Mature 102 days post-trans. at OSU/Corvallis, OR." Packet:  (2/5 g. ≈ 30 seeds) ...

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Tangerine Pimento Capsicum annum (90 days)  These 12-18” plants  make about 8-12 fruits with 5 lobes and thick, crunchy bright orange flesh that is wonderfully sweet.  A delightful late summer garden treat.  Beautiful to behold.  We grow them in a greenhouse to extend the late season harvest until about Thanksgiving in our locale. Packet (2/5 g ≈ 30 seeds) 1 g Bulk...

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Perilla, Shiso, Red Perilla frutescens (80-85 days) This herb is also known as Japanese Basil. It is used in oriental cooking, sushi, and the fresh leaves can be cut into thin strips for salads, spaghetti, and meat or fish courses. This culinary herb is also a sought after long-lasting foliage for bouquet fillers! This variety has green and burgundy-chocolate blushing leaves with serrated edges and curling wrinkled leaves providing lovely texture. It is used as a savory herb in a variety of dishes, even as a pizza topping in place of basil. In the summer of 2009, Pepsi Japan released a new seasonal flavored beverage, Pepsi Shiso. Red Shiso is used to dye radish pickles and umeboshi plums. It can also be made into a sweet, red juice to enjoy during summer. SSF Packet (0.3g ~ 120 seeds)...

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Pickle Garden Collection: For Lovers of Fermented Food - We bring you this collection of 6 vegetables that lend themselves well to making sauerkraut, kim chee, pickles and other lacto-fermented delights.  Includes the following packets (we may have to substitute for similar varieties): • Miyashige Daikon Radish - a traditional ingredient in Korean Kim Chee, but a versitile root anyway you slice it. • Nozaki Early Chinese Cabbage - An upright heading "Napa" style cabbage lends itself well to fermenting • Little Leaf H-19 Cucumber - a perfect pickler, pick small and young for the best crisp • Turnip, Purple Top White Globe - A true standby for smooth 3-4" easy to grow turnips.  Can grow much larger but harvested small is best for eating quality. Roots are Purple above the soil line and white below.  • Red Express Red Cabbage - Who doesn't love colorful food? Cabbage can be fermented plain or added to other recipes. • Shiraz Beet - Grated into various ferments or pickled on their own - beets are the king of color! Fast growing; big-tops, smooth round, red roots with outstanding vigor. If you are new to making your own lacto-fermented recipes you may want to consider checking out Sandor Katz's excellent book the the subject, Wild Ferment  Save $4.50 off the individual packet price!...

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Poke Berry  Phytolacca americana A perennial plant growing up to 8’ in height. It has simple leaves on green to burgundy stems and a large white tap- root. The flowers are green to white, followed by purple to almost black berries. The seeds have long viability and can germinate after many years in the soil. Plant prefers to grow in full sun and is not particular about soil or water– freely volunteers in old gardens, fields, fencerows. Slow germination is typical. Sow seeds in fall or early spring. 60 days cold/moist conditioning may speed germination. Zones 4 to 9. Highly ornamental. HIF. ...

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Poppy, Amazing Grey Shirley Papaver rhoeas  (120 days) The unique smoky lavender color of this poppy makes it a must-have in the garden.  Its tissue paper-y folds, layers of petals, watercolor softness, and occasional bi-color individuals are like a sultry love poem and a Monet painting on a Sunday afternoon.  Get it.  It’s good.  An annual that reaches 36”; space 9” apart. (0.1g) more than 100 seeds Packet: 0.1g...

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Poppy, Jimi's Purple Haze Papaver somnifera (90 days)  Bred by Frank Morton and the Wild Garden Seeds crew in Philomath, Oregon.  When I learned that this variety had PURPLE seed pods – I was hooked!  It produces super tall (4-5’) blooms that are mostly deep purple and ruffled and fringed.  Edible Seeds.  Bees are fond of its abundant pollen too.  SSF Packet: (0.2g ~100 seeds) ...

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POPPY, Mother of Pearl Shirley, Papaver rhoeas (120 days) Large poppies in many uncommon air-brushed pastel shades such as pink ,purple mauve, apricot, white and more. Single petal layers. Very easy to grow.  An annual that grows to 24-36” and is best spaced 9” apart. Periodically, this mix will produce flowers with incredibly unique BLUE pollen as seen in the picture! PP8 - 0.1g (~120 seeds)...

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Styrian Hulless Cucurbita pepo (90 days)    This variety is a great way to grow your own healthy, delicious snacks that you can enjoy through the fall and winter. From the Styria region of Austria this pumpkin produces 4-7 fruits on long vines. The fruits are orange stripped with dark green, containing hulless seeds that are delicious eaten fresh or dried. Fruits average 5-15 lbs. Due to the hulless nature of the seed, it is more fragile to rotting when germinating so do not plant in cold soils. Packet ( 3 g ) ...

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