Beet Berry, Strawberry Spinach (60 days) Chenopodium capitatum A wonderful garden novelty, this spinach relative bears its seeds in hundreds of ½” bright red, juicy fruits that are mildly sweet. Nothing like it! Grows well in summer heat and also provides a nice rosette of dark green toothed leaves.  Leaves are spinach-green, triangular, and bite-sized with toothed margins, borne in an open rosette. A heat lover for summer salad. aka Strawberry Spinach. WGS.  Packet (1/2 g)...

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Chicory, Palla Rossa Radicchio   (70 days)  Chicorium intybus This is a really good OP variety for spring planted red radichio, making a high percentage of well-wrapped dense heads. Also works well for normal autumn production from July plantings. Way more uniformity than we’ve found in other classic OPs.   Packet (1/2 g ~ 350 seeds) * thanks to Karen Morton for the picture...

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Chicory, Wild Garden Mix (50 days)  Chicorium intybus Bred by Frank Morton. In his words, “A diverse mix of head types, leaf shapes, and color pattern created by crossing Italian heirlooms. For over 15 years these have been selected for July-August sowing of autumn and winter crops.” SSF  Packet (1/2 g~ 350 seeds)...

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Cress, Wrinkled Crinkled Crumpled (35 days)  Lepidium Sativum Twisted, crisped and savoyed leaves gives these leaves unexpected heft and toothsomeness for a little garden cress. The loft and textural interest make this cress a wonderful filler for fresh garden bouquets. Bred by Frank Morton, a cross between Persian and Curly cress, the leaves of this unique variety are held erect for easy cutting. Late bolting.  Packet: 1 1/2 g ...

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Endive, Nina Frisee    Chicorium endiva (50 days) This is a fantastic addition to any salad with its mild flavored, frilly, finely cut leaves.  Direct sow closely to encourage blanching and tenderness.  Can be grown from srping through fall and is fairly winter hardy as well.  A salad mix staple because of its unique texture and flavor.  Packet:  1/2 g ...

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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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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. Packet: (1/2g~ 150 seeds) ...

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Lambsquarters, Magenta  (30 days)  AKA- Magentaspreen Chenopodium gigantium We obtained this seed from seedsman, Doug Gosling 20 years ago, where this plant bedazzled garden-goers and salad eaters with its iridescent magenta leaves.  Flavor is tender and uniquely rich.  Self sows readily if allowed to go to seed.  Heat tolerant.  Flowering plants can reach 5 feet tall.  SSF Packet: 1 g~ 250 seeds ...

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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. Packet:1/2 g (~95 seeds) bulk (10 g) ...

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  Mustard, Esperanza Purple (30-50 days) Brassica rapa A cross between regular tatsoi, spoon mustard and a purple-stemmed, veined mustard called Hon Tai Tsai. My goal is to eventually have a true purple tatsoi. For now it is a work in progress, with plantings resulting in a wide diversity of leaf shapes and colors. Works well in salad mix. Named after my favorite musician, Esperanza Spalding! SSF Packet (1/2 g ~ 250 seeds) 10g...

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Mustard, Green Wave (30-50 days)   Brassica juncea A big bold green mustard that grows rapidly, forming wavy light green leaves with a pleasing rumpled frilliness. Eaten raw, the flavor is a rapid spicy hot that is mellowed with light steaming and complemented by a very pleasant sweetness. Works as a baby leaf for salad or left to mature into a bunching green. Glimpse into the benefits of imparting bioregional adaptation through on-farm selection and breeding. SSF  Packet (1/2 g ~ 250 seeds) 1 oz (≈ 8,000 seeds) * picture by Karen Morton  ...

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Mustard, Ho Mi-Zi -  (45 days) Brassica juncea This wonderful slow bolting mustard was originally obtained from the breeding work of Frank Morton at Wild Garden Seeds.  What makes it special is its high contrast leaves of purple veining on a bright green background, and wide midribs that grow and thicken at maturity, “horning up” into a great stir-fry vegetable. Salad size leaves are textured and colorful, with full sweet mustard flavor, but not too hot.  A fall favorite, hardy well into winter. Last mustard to bolt in spring.  SSF  Packet (1/2 g ~ 250 seeds) * Photo credit: Karen Morton...

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Mustard, Karate Cabbage / Highland Kale.  (40-70 days)  Brassica carinata Now here is something unique! Originally sourced from seedsman, George Stevens (Synergy Seeds), this Ethiopian green grows quickly to a nice mound of shiny light green leaves that have an amazing texture and sweet flavor that truly tastes buttery; yes that’s right, like butter! Must be tried to be believed. Also Known as “Ethiopian Kale” or Abyssinian mustard.  Packet (1/2 g ≈ 250 seeds) 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, Purple Osaka (30-50 days)  Brassica juncea This is a very quick growing spicy mustard with dark purple tops of the leaves and green undersides. Adds pizzazz to salads with it's vivid color and forward flavor. Direct sow. If left to flower and go to seed, it will reseed for years on end ensuring diverse salads with little effort!  Packet (1/2 g~ 250 seeds) Ounce...

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Mustard, Ruby Streaks,  (45 days)  Brassica juncea Deeply lobed, lacy burgundy baby leaves are airy and lofty with bright green stems. Adds spice and rosy elegance to any salad plate or stir-fry. Color is darkest when sown summer through fall.  This is an essential salad leaf for adding loft, texture and color along with a spicy flavor to salads. Packet (1/2 g ≈ 250 seeds)  1 oz, 1/4 lb...

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MUSTARD,  Tatsoi, (45 days)  Brassica rapa Also known as spoon mustard, this is a delightful, sweet salad plant that is also perfectly at home in stir frys. Grows quickly to form a rosette of dark green leaves with pale greenish white petioles. Multiple harvests can be had when planted closely as a cut and come again green in salad mixes. Packet (1/2 g ≈ 250 seeds) 1/2 oz 1 oz 1/4lb:...

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Mustard, Wild Garden Pungent Mix (30-45 days) Brassica juncea Bred by Frank Morton. A mixture of 7+ diverse varieties. Bunches of this look like vegetable bouquets. Perfect for salad mix diversity. Leaf colors are golden, green, striped red, and solid purple; flavors sweet, pungent, and hot.   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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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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Sorrel, French, (60 days) Rumex acetosa A great perennial salad plant that lives for about 5 years. Grows rapidly and has light green leaves with a mild lemon flavor. Produces leaves from fall through mid summer when it flowers and makes seed. Space plants 12” apart. In flower its pollen feeds beneficial insects.   Packet Weight: 1 g (~700 seeds)  ...

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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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