Arugula, Tuscan  (30 days) Eruca vesicaria Seed keeper Kayla Preece collected this variety from Agricultori Custodi, a seed preservation group in Tuscany, Italy. We obtained this seed from our friends at Adaptive Seeds. Compared to our Sputnik Arugula, Tuscan has a more pronounced spicy flavor with a similar blend of lobed and strap-type leaves. Packet (1 g ≈ 150 seeds) Bulk: 1/2 ounce Bulk: Ounce ...

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Managu, Black Nightshade (75 days) Solanum nigrum - While most gardeners in the USA would not think of growing black nightshade (Solanum nigra) which is a Eurasia weed that typically grows to 12-24” tall with purplish black fruits, this is a different species (Solanum nigrum) which grows wild throughout Eastern Africa and has been widely domesticated as a nutritious green vegetable. It is typically parboiled and then the water discarded as the leaves contain also contain high levels of vitamin A, B, and C, and phenolics and alkaloids, including cocaine, quinine, nicotine, and morphine! Unbeknownst to most people, all members of the Solanacea (nightshade) family including peppers and tomatoes contain trace amounts of nicotine! What we found amazing about growing this species is its tall growth habit to over 4’ and its larger clusters of deep purple fruit that would likely make an incredible natural dye. Luther burbank bred a hybrid form called Wonder Berry with sweet palatable fruits (Solanum burbankii). Available only through our CSA’s Packet: 1/4 ...

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Erba Stella (aka Salad Leaf Plantain) (50 days)  Plantago coronopus Like its weedy relatives,m Erba Stella ( star grass in Italian) salad leaf plantain comes from Europe. Records there indicate that humans have enjoyed munching on it since the 16th century. Salad plantain's ptyher European names incluse corne-de-cerf, Buckshorn, or star-of -the-earth. Grows a pretty rosette of slender lancular leaves with little "horns" or "spurs" on them to about a 6-8" circle. Very delicate flavor is crunchy and reminiscent of parsley and spinach. Very easy to grow. Thrives in cool, wet weather. HEIRLOOM. SSF Packet: 1/4 g ...

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Fast Food From the Garden Collection Don't let the thought of a long wait before your first harvest deter you from starting a garden. The 8 varieties in this collection will all be ready to harvest for consumption in about 30 days from planting from seed. Perfect for a container garden or raised beds. Also works well to plant between crops that take longer to size up - thereby efficiently utilizing space between squash, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli and the like. Includes 1 packet each of the following: (you can click each to read up more) • Radish, French Breakfast • Mustard, Ruby Streaks • Mild Mustard, Komatsuna (aka Spinach Mustard) • Lettuce, Diversity Mix • Arugula, Tuscan • Spicy Mustard, Frilled Dragon Magma Mix •  Mesclun Salad Mix • Cress, Wrinkled, Crinkled, Crumpled 8 packets would normally be $36 but you save $6 when buying together!  ...

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Huazontle, Aztec Spinach Chenopodium nuttalliae (75 days) If you’ve tried amaranth, lambs quarter, or goosefoot as salad or micro-greens, you should try this. The germination is terrific. Young seedlings begin bright red, then look like lambs quarter with reddish undersides and a crisper leaf. Gives the salad mix a wilder look and taste. Leaves and seed heads become bright red with maturity. During the reign of Aztec leader, Montezuma this was the 4th most grown crop after corn, beans and chia. Thanks to Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seeds for introducing us to this classic. SSF. Packet: (1/2g~ 150 seeds) ...

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Mesclun Mix, Spicy mix of species (30-50 days)  This is the perfect companion to our lettuce mix for direct seeding a salad garden for cut and come again harvests.  This mix includes 3 varieteis of the spicy mustards to add some savory kick to salads!!! This mix includes the following varieties:  Komatsuma, Purple Osaka, Wasabina and Frilled Dragon Magma mustards, Prismatic Rainbow Chard, Tuscan arugula, and Siber Frills kale.  1/2 oz One ounce ...

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Mustard, Dijon (90 days to seed) Sinapis hirta This quick growing mustard produces good sized yellow seeds that are ground into a meal to mix with vinegar and other spices to make table mustard. Very easy and rewarding to grow. Will not cross-pollinate with other mustards. Some sources mention being able to make mustard from Brassica juncea, which we tried, and it was so spicy that it was inedible! This is the stuff-get it! HEIRLOOM. SSF Packet:1/2 g (~250 seeds) bulk (10 g) ...

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Mustard, Komatsuna  (35-55 days)   Brassica rapa Aka Spinach mustard. This plant is a non-heading leaf-type of Chinese cabbage with a tender, sweet, non-spicy flavor. Great used young in salad mix or let mature for stir-fry. Grows very quickly to 12-18” height. Packet (.5 g ≈ 250 seeds) 1/2 oz  1 oz  ...

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Mustard, Mitzuna  (40-65 days)  Brassica rapa  A quick growing, tender, non-pungent mustard for use in salads or stir fry.   Slender leaves are deeply cut with thin stems and mild, sweet flavor.  Grows a nice bushy rosette about 18” in diameter.  Selected for generations for non-hairiness and late bolting.  Best grown in spring and fall, but can be grown in summer as well as long as it receives ample water and some shade.  Control flea beetle damage organically with floating row covers.  Packet (1/2 g ≈ 250 seeds) Ounce...

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MUSTARD, Wasabina (21 days baby, 45 days full size)  Brassica juncea Light green serrated leaves with a ruffle like quality. The flavor is in the name, delightfully spicy "like Wasabi".  very cold tolerant and slow to bolt makes this an excellent mustard to plant from spring to fall. Baby leaves add a lofty quality to your cutting mix. Direct sow for best results. Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 250 seeds)...

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Mustard, Yukina Savoy (25-45 days)   Brassica rapa (Pekinensis Group) Yukina Savoy is a fast growing, vigorous mild mustard that forms a lovely savoyed rosette of deep green leaves somewhat reminiscent of Tatsoi, but with a more upright growth habit.  Can also be compared to a small open pac choi.  More bolt resistant than other mild mustards.  Works well in a saute', stir fry, salad mix, Kim Chee and more. Packet (1/2 g ~ 250 seeds)  bulk (1 ounce) ...

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Shungiku, Double Garland / Edible Chrysanthemum (30-50 days)  Glebionis coronaria Lovely, finely dissected, aromatic Chrysanthemum leaves are used fresh in salads, as a tangy garnish, pickles, sushi or fresh vegetable dishes.  Direct sow thickly and cut repeatedly when 4-8" tall for a continuous supply.  If left to flower the plant grows to about 36" tall with pretty 1" golden yellow blooms that may also be used as an edible flower. Avg. 12,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 230 seeds. 0.6g ...

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SORREL, Red-veined - Perennial.    Rumex sanguineus Very beautiful and unique addition to salads with green leaves with wide, deep, maroon red veins and stems.  Flavor is a pleasant, tangy lemon flavor much like the French Sorrel.  Perennial growth that flowers in the second year.  Very easy to grow and quite hardy once established. Packet (1 g. ≈ 150 seeds) ...

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Spinach, Long Standing Bloomsdale, (50 days) Spinacia oleracea  One of America's longest standing commercial OP varieties found in wide field-scale production since 1925. That is until just lately . It has been pushed aside in seed production areas by hybrid spinach, which the seed industry finds more profitable. But for eating, nothing compares to Long Standing Bloomsdale. Darkest green, savoyed oval leaves are held erect by sturdy stems, and are highly productive from spring plantings. An adaptive workhorse variety of old. Packet (2 g~ 200 seeds) 1 oz  (~2200 seeds) ...

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Spinach, Winter Bloomsdale  (45 days) Spinacia oleracea  A classic open pollinated strain introduced in 1925 that is well-selected in the Skagit valley of Washington for its upright, dark-green savoyed leaves and terrific spinach flavor.  Performs better than most varieties in the heat, but really excels in spring and fall plantings.    Packet (2 g ≈ 200 seeds) One Ounce (≈ 2200 seeds) ...

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Spinach, Winter Giant  (45 days)  Spinacia oleracea  This heirloom classic is also known as ‘Geant d'Hiver’ in France or 'Gigante d'Inverno' in Italian.  Smooth, semi-savoyed variety with medium green leaves that are exceptionally cold hardy.  This is an excellent strain for late summer and fall seeding.  Packet (2 g ≈ 200 seeds)            One Ounce (≈ 2200 seeds)   ...

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