Bitter Melon, Chinese (65 days) Momordica charantia An heirloom variety of a vegetable also known as Balsam Pear that is unique and new to most Americans but has long been popular in Japan, China and throughout SE Asia for over 1000 years. Warty light green skinned fruits are borne on trailing vines that can be grown on a trellis.  Grow as you would cucumbers. They are rich in Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Iron and many vitamins. Unless carefully prepared the flavor can be quite bitter. There are many ways to prepare and eat it, steamed, pan fried, stuffed and so many more. Many people will peel before eating.  Medium sized ripe fruits are best, once over-ripe they will burst open to revel bright red seeds (as pictured). Fruits are oblong, 3" in Diameter and about 5" long Bitter gourd is a semi-tropical plant and requires 75-85 degree soil temperatures to germinate. Do not plant outdoors if the night temperatures are below 65 degrees. SSF. Packet (10 seeds)...

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Black-eyed Peas, Purple podded (80 days fresh, or 100 days for dry) Vigna unguiculata   An absolutely lovely bush cowpea that grows rapidly in warm weather to a height of about 18" and produces abundant clusters of 8-10" long tender dark purple pods that can be enjoyed fresh, like green beans, or fresh shelled if left to mature a bit longer.  If left to dry on the plant then the beans will dry and can be stored for use over the winter.  A favorite recipe here is black-eyed pea & tomatillo salsa! SSF BEP01 – Packet (1/2 ounce) ...

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Broccoli Raab Brassica rapa (45-60 days) Rapini (also known as Broccoli Rabe or Raab) is a common vegetable in the cuisines of southern Italy, Spain, and China. Rapini has many spiked leaves that surround clusters of green buds that resemble small heads of broccoli. Small, edible yellow flowers may be blooming among the buds. The flavor of rapini has been described as nutty and pungent. Rapini is a source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium, calcium, and iron. HEIRLOOM, SSF Packet (1/2 g ≈ 500 seeds) ...

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Cima di Rapa Sessatina (45-60 days)  Brassica rapa     Some believe that this Italian strain of Broccoli raab has superior flavor.  We aren’t going to play favorites but we sure do like to say the name of this heirloom strain!  SSF. Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 125 seeds) ...

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Broccoli, NutriBud (60-100 days) Brassica oleracea This variety began its life as the popular commercial hybrid named “PacMan” that was grown out for years by seedsman, Dr. Alan Kapuler to become a stabilized open pollinating variety. It performs very well as a spring broccoli, producing a large central head that is 5-7” in diameter with a thick stalk and it continues to produce tender side shoots for a few weeks after the main head is cut. In nutrient density testing done at UC Davis this variety was high-test of all broccolis in the amino acid Glutamine, hence the name “Nutri-Bud”. SSF Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 125 seeds) ...

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Broccoli, OSU Grex - (60-100 days) Brassica oleracea Initiated by OSU plant breeder, Jim Meyers, who created a composite cross of open-pollinated and hybrid broccolis to create this wide population that has something for everyone. Also known as a "Grex", which is derived from Latin to mean a herd. Do not expect uniformity from this wide population, rather a window into broccoli diversity and a very long harvest window. The variety "solstice" was selected from this Grex. SSF Pacekt: 1/2 g (~125 seeds) ...

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Broccoli, Purple Sprouting (220 days) Brassica oleracea  Purple Sprouting broccoli has become a bit of a sensation here at Pacific Northwest Farmers markets with a dedicated cult following. Why? You ask…primarily because it is a fall planted crop that produces a profusion of dense purple broccoli florets that are 2-4” in diameter in March and April when there is not much other fresh produce save for roots and greens. We seed it in later July in Oregon and transplant outside in mid-August.  Tall plants grow to 24-36”. Hardy to 10°F.  SSF Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 125 seeds) ...

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Broccoli, Spigariello 'Liscia'(60-80 days) Brassica oleracea This variety occupies a unique position in the Broccoli pantheon that is more a cousin  to broccoli than a sibling as evidenced by its white flowers (rather than yellow) that reminds one of the perennial 9-Star Broccoli from China.  Developed in S.Italy as a leaf variety rather than a heading type.  Best grown as a Spring or Fall variety for its elongated, twisty blue green leaves that are eaten as you would Kale. From a Specialty Produce write up, "The name Spigarelllo is the American term for the plant, which is a corruption of the Italian name Spigariello, and the greens are also known as Cima di Rapa, Broccoli Spigarello, and Cavolo Broccolo a Getti di Napoli. Spigarello was primarily localized to Southern Italy until it was established in the United States in the late 20th century. Over time, the variety began to appear at farmer’s markets, where it has widely increased in popularity in the last decade among chefs and foodies. Spigarello is a cut-and-come-again, cool-season crop that can withstand slight frost and will deliver multiple harvests. The green is highly favored for its sweet, subtly bitter flavor, sturdy texture, and exclusivity." Heirloom. SSF.  Packet (1/2 g ≈ 180 seeds)...

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Broccoli, Steve's Select Tender Early Green,  Brassica oleracea (60-80 days) After several trials and years of hard selection, veteran seedsman, Steve Peters is releasing this improved old favorite. It has proved itself to be superior in an extremely wide range of environments, from the high desert of southern Arizona to the foggy coast of California. While the nicely domed central head is not as large as modern hybrids, it nonetheless offers multiple advantages. After cutting the central head, the plant continues to produce abundant tasty side shoots for several months. In addition, the stems are very tender, which increases the amount of edible, delicious broccoli that may be harvested from each plant. SRN Packet (1/2 g ≈ 500 seeds) 1/2 ounce - ( ≈ 4,000 seeds)  Ounce (≈ 8,000 seeds)   *Photo credit: Moria Peters  ...

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Broccoli, Waltham  Brassica oleracea var italica (60-90 days) ORGANIC Compact cold resilient broccoli variety with large 4-8 inch heads. Rich blue green in color with sturdy long stalks, one large main head with some off shoots.  Named for the city of Waltham, Massachusetts where it was developed at the University of Massachusetts in the 1950's. Hardy zones 3-10. Excellent for fall plantings. HEIRLOOM  Packet (1/2 g ≈ 500 seeds) ...

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Brussels Sprouts, Darkmar 21 (210-250 days) Brassica oleracea This new addition was grown by Andrew & Sarah at Adaptive Seeds who chose this English standby as their favorite after trialing many other OP varieties. Firm, sweet, green sprouts form on plants that grow 3 1/2' with large sprout production & good vigor in the field. Sow in April or May for sprouts November through February. For optimal sprout production, pinch the growth tip off in late August. ADV Packet:(1/2 g ~ 125 seeds) ...

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Brussels Sprouts, Long Island Improved (80-115 days) Brassica oleracea var gemmifera. Compact, semi dwarf heirloom variety which originated on Long Island, New York. Prefers to grow in places with cool summers and becomes much sweeter after a frost.  Grows to between 36 and 48 inches and is best planted for a fall harvest. Packet = 1/2 g ~ 125 seeds...

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Burdock, Takinogawa,  Arctium lappa (125 days)  An important staple in numerous Asian cuisines. This is the most popular Japanese variety and in deep soil can grow gorgeous roots that are 3-4’ long! Smaller roots are excellent peeled and grated into salads, while larger roots are delicious in soups and stir-fry. SSF. Packet (1/2g. ≈ 40 seeds) ...

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Burdock, Watanabe Early (100 days)  Arctium lappa - Burdock, also called gobo, is highly prized as a nutritious delicacy in Japan and is a traditional Asian vegetable. Watanabe early generally matures faster than Takinogawa and has the same rich flavor, however the roots tend to be a bit shorter. Plants can grow up to 3' tall. A spring sowing guarantees summer and fall harvests. Packet (.7 g. ≈ 40 seeds) ...

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Cabbage, Red Express   Brassica oleracea (55-65 days) An excellent open pollinated compact, 2-3 pound red cabbage that heads up quickly. Gorgeous burgandy red color! Uniform color, size and shape. Not a storage variety, rather enjoy them over the summer and fall.  NHF Packet (1/2 g ≈ 500 seeds) ...

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Carrot, Kuroda Chantenay (65 days)  Dacus carrota A great cool season carrot with stocky, 5-7" long roots, and 2" in diameter., with a red core. Strong tops for easy harvest.  A sweet, classic carrot flavor. Stores well. Packet -(0.7g. ≈ 350 seeds)...

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Carrot, Oxheart (75 days)  Dacus carrota Introduced in 1884 by W. Atlee Burpee from France where it is known as “Guerande”.  Large heart shaped roots have a distinctive wedge profile that makes them well suited to growing in heavier clay soils where other varieties might not excel.  HOO.  Packet (0.7g. ≈ 350 seeds) 1/2 ounce ...

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Carrot, Scarlet Nantes (70 days)  Daucus carrota A wonderful selection of the finest open pollinated fresh eating carrot.  Grows quickly into a nice 7-9” straight root with little to no taper and a blunt tip.  Crunchy, sweet with a dark orange color and core.  Keeps fairly well in cold storage, too.  Strong tops make pulling them up easy and resistant to many common diseases. Packet (0.7g. ≈ 350 seeds)   1/2 ounce...

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Yellowstone (70-90 days) Dacus carrota This is a lovely, bright yellow carrot that pairs exceptionally well with our orange, red and purple carrots for a gorgeous rainbow medley. A long Imperator type that grows well in a wide variety of soil conditions. Flavor is sweet, mild and very tender. A great fresh eating carrot. SSF. Packet (0.7g. ≈ 250 seeds)  ...

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Cauliflower, Snowball Improved (55 days) Brassica oleracea snowball is the classic open pollinated variety that reliably makes large, snow-white 6-7" heads that are well protected by outer leaves. Outer leaves wrap tightly around the head so that it is self-blanching. To successfully grow cauliflower, give it plenty of fertility and more space than broccoli.  Can be grown as a spring or late summer/fall crop. Packet (1/2 g ≈ 75 seeds) ...

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Celeriac, Bianco del Veneto (110 days) Apium graveolens White Celeriac of Venice. Grown for its root which is 3-4 inches in diameter, completely fiberless and tastes like celery. Will store fairly easily just as you would a carrot. Cook in soups or stews, or use them in salads. @ 90-95 days. Grow as you would celery. Start seedlings about 10-12 weeks before set out date (two weeks after last frost date). Sow 5-6 seeds/square inch and cover with 1/8th inch of soil mix. If possible, keep the flat at 75 degrees F or so. Celery is slow to germinate and will take 14-21 days to germinate. When seedlings are two inches tall, transplant to individual containers (a six pack works fine). Transplant outside and space 6-8 inches. If using rows, space rows at 24 inches. Celery grows best in a fertile soil. Keep well watered. 1/2 gram packet. SSF Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 250 seeds)...

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Celery, Chinese Pink (100 days) Apium graveolens Brilliant, bubble gum pink stalks and veins with a stronger flavor than typical green celery that is more akin to parsley. Sits somewhere between an herb and a vegetable in terms of its use. Can bolt erratically, so consider making multiple sowings.  A real stunner! WGS. Packet (1/4 g ≈ 200 seeds) ...

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Celery, Redpar (90 days)  Apium graveolens A cutting celery bred by Frank Morton at Wild Garden Seeds that was the progeny of Redventure and Parcel, a fine leafed cutting variety. It produces thin red stems with dark green frilly leaves. Cutting celery is used similar to parsley and imparts a wonderful aroma and flavor to most dishes. In this way this variety can be viewed more as a cutting herb than traditional celery.  Works well in salads too. OSSI (Open Source Seed Initiative) Pledged Variety. SSF Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 250 seeds) ...

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Celery, Redventure Apium graveolens (100 days) The largest red-stalked variety.  Has been selected for better color, cold hardiness and disease resistance.  Very flavorful.  Excellent in soups and stews and blanched pink hearts are divine in salad!  Celery really likes high fertility so amend your planting beds accordingly. An improved variety of Giant Red. WGS  Packet (1/4 g ≈ 150 seeds) ...

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Celery, Tall Utah  Apium gravelolens An open pollinated market standard. Well-rounded, thick, stringless stalks. Very crisp and tasty. Celery is easy to grow and can be grown almost anywhere with the proper care. Start seed in greenhouse early in spring and plant when it has a few true leaves. Germinates slowly. Overwinters in mild winter areas where lows are above 20 ̊ F. Packet: 1/2 g (~250 seeds)...

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Chickpea, Anna (90 days) Cicer arietinum Garbanzos are a cooler weather crop that can be sown like peas early in spring. The plants are best thinned to about a foot apart because of their spreading habit. They don't need staking. They require little attention beyond the occasional weeding or hoeing and are quite drought-tolerant. Anna is an early maturing small seeded garbanzo with seeds that are 1/4" across and a pretty yellow to orange color. Flowers are a pink set against dusky green lacey foliage. Produce two, sometimes one bean per pod. Plant early in spring. Bush habit. HOO 1/2 oz 1/4 lb ...

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Chickpea, Black Kabouli (100 days) Cicer arietinum A novel black seeded (more actually a brown/black) garbanzo from Afghanistan. They thrive in cool spring weather and are not fond of summer's heat, so plant early. Flowers are a delightful pale pink and purple foliage is the dusky light green of peas. Bush habit. HEIRLOOM. SSF. GB3 - .5 oz ...

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Chickpea, Munk's Moroccan  - (100 days) Cicer arietinum Purple flowers, tan-brown seeds that are about 1/2" across. Productive. Plant early in spring when you would plant peas. Small, fuzzypods contain one or two beans. There may be hummus in your future! HOO GB2 - 1/2 oz Bulk: 1/4 lb ...

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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, Rossa Italiana (aka Red Italian Dandelion) 50 days Cichorium intybus Actually a type of Chicory, however the leaves (and bitter flavor) are strongly reminiscent of dandelion, hence the common name.  Deep maroon red midribs stand in a beautiful contrast to the dark green leaves.  As with all chicories, an ice water soak before consumption can help to minimize bitterness.  This is a wonderful addition of savory salads with its sublime beauty.  Biennial growth habit performs best in cooler spring or fall weather.  SSF 'Packet (0.4 g ~ 160 seeds)...

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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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Chinese Cabbage, China Choy   Brassica rapa (70 days)  Similar to bok choy but with a looser rosette of leaves.  Produces dark green leaves with wide, brilliant white petioles that are crunchy and tasty.  Does well from spring or fall sowings.  Good for kim chee.  SSF Packet (1/2 g) Bulk: 1 oz  ...

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Collards, Cascade Glaze (60 days) Brassica oleracea   An old heirloom from 1820 called Green Glaze that was revitalized through the breeding work of Alan Kapuler, Carol Deppe and Jeff McCormack. Cascade Glaze is unique in that its leaves have a shiny light green glaze to them as opposed to the typical blue-green of most brassicas. They are winter hardy down to 0 degrees and can also withstand heat better than most kales. It’s possible that the waxy characteristic of the leaves gives them some added insect resistance. Sweet and tender flavor through the seasons and especially in fall and winter. SSF OSSI (Open Source Seed Initiative) Pledged Variety. Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 125 seeds) ...

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 COLLARDS, Purple Tree Perennial (60 days) Brassica oleracea A unique perennial vegetable that was brought to the USA by enslaved African people and has been propagated and passed on by African American growers ever since. Tree collards can be propagated through stem cuttings or seed. We are offering seed from plants sourced from Doug Gosling & Chris Hominacs. Stems and veins are purple with blue waxy leaves that are very cold hardy and can become a short lived (2-10 years) perennial growing up to 6 feet tall and equal in spread. SSF. Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 125 seeds) ...

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Corn, Blue Star (breeder's selection), Flour (75-110 days) Zea mays This is a collection of all of the most unique ears in a very diverse gene pool that was rogued from the Hopi Blue flour corn.  This will still yield good flour corn, but it is a more diverse assortment of light blue to purple with non-linear rows of kernels in spirals, star and other interesting patterns.  It also has a good amount of dented kernels and strange forked ears.  A novelty for the curious gardener!  Can be eaten as sweet corn when picked young and roasted, but is best known for making an excellent, sweet blue corn flour that has 30% higher protein levels than dent corns. Plants are 5 ft. tall and bushy with many tillering side shoots.  Ears are a beautiful smooth silvery blue that are 8-10” long with usually 2, but up to 7 per stalk. There is still much variability in this strain with respect to kernel color and degree of kernel denting.  Expect ears to mature into shades of light gray/slate blue, to dark blue and purple.  Robust, drought-tolerant cultivar selected over many generations. HEIRLOOM,  Packet (One Ounce) ...

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Corn, Early Pink, Popcorn (100 days) Zea mays This was a discovery from Two Rivers Farm near Eugene, OR where I was able to glean from a large field of recently combine-harvested popcorn. We grew it in 2016 and everyone loved it for its consistent translucent pink cobs. It is a vigorous grower with 6-7' stalks that make 2-3 ears each that are 6-8" long. A unique color for corn-it is equally at home on your table as popcorn or a decorative flourish to share with friends and family. Packet:  1/2 oz 1/4 lb ...

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Corn, Glass Gem, Flint (100 days) Zea mays This is a flint corn used for making flour or as a popping corn. Unlike sweet corn, it is not edible right off the cob.  It was likely bred as an ornamental variety - for obvious reasons. Many of these exquisite ears are simply too beautiful to eat.  Like many heirloom treasures, Glass Gem corn has a name, a place, and a story. Its origin traces back to Carl Barnes, a part-Cherokee farmer living in Oklahoma.  Carl Barnes’ (pictured in his corn field) kaleidoscopic corn has become a beacon - and perhaps an inspiring symbol - for the global seed-saving revival.  Barnes had an uncanny knack for corn breeding. More specifically, he excelled at selecting and saving seed from those cobs that exhibited vivid, translucent colors. Like other flint corn it is excellent for polenta and hominy. HEIRLOOM. Packet (Half Ounce) Quarter Pound Half pound ...

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Hooker’s Sweet (su)(70 days) Zea mays This variety is named after Ira Hooker who developed this short stature (4-6’), early maturing sweet corn to ripen successfully in the cloudy and rainy Olympic Peninsula of Washington state. Plants produce 2 ears of 7-8” long sweet corn with white and yellow kernels that begin to turn blue as it becomes over mature. Mature seed is a gray-blue. Flavor is rich, full and sweet with wonderful texture. We’ve adapted this over the past 20 years to have good cold soil emergence for early sowings. HEIRLOOM. * Harvest when the kernels produce a milky white fluid, if it’s clear it’s too early, and if there is no fluid, it’s too late and they’ll be starchy (however good for roasting still). Packet: One Ounce ...

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Magenta Parching  (100+ days)   Zeea mays Parched corn offers yet another scrumptious way to eat non-sweet grain corn. Corn-breeders Carol Deppe and Alan Kapuler developed this OP variety from 7 sweet corn strains and 7 Hopi strains obtained from seedsman John Kimmey. It is cooked in a dry pan without oil for five minutes at medium-low heat, the toasting kernels start to swell and split, releasing a wonderful aroma. The best parching corns are slow to burn, though, it is important to keep them moving by stirring or shaking the pan. Packet (One Ounce) 1/4 pound ...

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Maiz Concho Flint (110-120 days) Zea mays We are grateful to share this beautiful heirloom from a nice crop grown by Dan Hobbs at Pueblo Seed in Colorado. Corn is strongly adapted to latitude, so when we grew this SW corn in Oregon it grew very tall (10-12’) and produced ears late. So, unless you are closer to 35 degrees Latitude, then allow for a very long season for this strain to mature. Maize de Concho is included in the Slow Food Ark of Taste collection because it has been used for preparing Chicos, a method of cooking involving harvest- ing at the green (milk) stage and prepared via an ancient technique through roasting in an earthen oven called an “Horno”. Chicos are still made by residents of the Upper Rio Grande and San Luis Valley where there is a revival of this endangered regional food in Acequia communities. This is an ancient flint type of corn that can periodically revert back to ancestral phenotypes indicative of its wild parentage from Teosinte. Ears are 9-14” long with pale, shell-white kernels. Can also be used for pozole, hominy, grits and polenta. Packet: One Ounce (≈ 110 seeds)  Quarter pound Half Pound ...

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Corn, Martian Jewels (su) (80-90 days to fresh eating) Zea mays This is a highly unusual corn that is delicious and versatile. An original series of crosses made by Alan Kapuler (aka Mushroom) of Peace Seeds, Martian Jewels combines a Hopi flour corn with an eclectic blend of normal sugary (su) and sugary enhanced (se) varieties. Such a broad genetic base gives this corn an especially distinctive look with a wide range of uses. It can first be harvested as a sweet corn, although the window for optimum picking is small. The corn has a complex, rich flavor with a pleasant, mild sweetness. As the kernels enter the dough stage and become starchier, they can be used in chowder or corn pudding. Finally at full maturity the dry corn is made into bread, tortillas, or tamales. The 6' tall plants have dark green, purple-streaked leaves, deep purple stalks, husks and cobs, contrasted with pearly white kernels. 6' tall plants. Would probably make a good dye plant as seen in how it stained the hands in one of the picture here. Thanks to Steve and Moria Peters of Seed Revolution Now for these seeds and pictures! Packet: One Ounce (≈ 110 seeds) ...

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Corn, Papa’s Blue (80-90 days) Zea Mays We are grateful to Wayne Marshall of Banbury Farm in Buhl, Idaho for this gem that were bred out of Painted Mountain by seedsman Ed Schultz, also in Montana. Dave Christensen (breeder of Painted Mountain Corn) spoke very highly of this variety, describing them as very uniform and a brilliantly colored blue. Much like it’s Painted Mountain origins, Papa’s Blue is a short stature (4-5’), very early maturing flour corn with great culinary qualities. Packet:  One Ounce (≈ 110 seeds) ...

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Corn, Riverspirit Rainbow, Flour (90-110 days) Zea mays A stable & diverse gene pool of native flour corns including Anasazi, Hopi Blue, Hopi White and others that has been successfully grown on homesteads in OR & CA for decades. Tall (7-10’) plants produce 1-2 large (10-20”) ears in every color and pattern imaginable. Excellent for corn bread, masa, tamales and adding to any recipe that calls for wheat. Incredibly beautiful – shucking it is like opening a present from the Earth! Packet (one ounce) 1/4 pound Half pound ...

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Rootbeer Popcorn (100 days) Zea mays This is the long-awaited selection from our Cassiopeia mix of the copper/brown phenotype that seedsman, Bill McDorman coined “Root Beer” during one of our biennial Seed Academy training. Growth is the same as the Cassiopeia variety, however, the tassels, silks, and husks have a lovely copper pigment to them. Some variability may still be possible as we continue with this project. Give it a try and let us know your impressions! OSSI (Open Source Seed Initiative) Pledged Variety bred by Don Tipping. Siskiyou Select Original Packet (Half Ounce≈ 105 seeds) Quarter Pound  ...

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Corn, Siskiyou Pink, Flour (85-95 days) Zea mays This variety is part of our ongoing effort to adapt and stabilize new landraces that are useful staple crops to the Pacific Northwest region. The first parent of this lovely flour corn is Hopi Purple which we originally obtained from the old Seeds of Change collection from El Guique, NM.  We crossed this with Magenta Parching corn which was originally bred by ​​breeders Carol Deppe and Alan Kapuler who developed this OP variety from 7 sweet corn strains and 7 Hopi strains obtained from seedsman John Kimmey. All the parent varieties look quite similar and enabled us to bulk up a wide breadth of diverse genetics and adaptation. The result is a robust plant with drought and short season adaptation that produces 2 ears of beautiful pastel pink flour corn with good milling qualities. Can also be used for hominy, posole, masa and the like. If planted farther apart it will tiller well, producing side shoots and smaller side ears given a long enough season. Packet (1/2 oz)  ...

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Corn, Soltera Morado, Sweet (80-90 days) Zea Mays We received this gem from entomologist Munk Begin, who has been working for many years to improve a deep purple red, high anthocyanin sweet corn. Soltera Morado translates to "single purple". This is the result from crossing various red cob and white cob flour and sweet corn lines to develop a red sweet corn he calls "Blood Brothers". Then in 2002, he crossed Blood Brothers (male) with Martian Red, a sweet corn with purple cobs. Nearly every part of the plant contains streaks of deep purple red- the leaves, silks, tassels, stalks, cobs, husks, and pollen. Bergin says that it has at least 4 times and perhaps as much as 20 times the anthocyanins as blueberries. The ears are 6-8" long with deep dark blood red kernels. This is a wonderful dye plant - see the photo below from natural dye enthusiast, Rachel @think _natural Packet - 1/2 oz Bulk: 2 ounces ...

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Corn, Sunrise (110 days) Zea Mays This is a gene pool that came out of the southwest flour corns. It has a mix of yellow, orange, chinmark( stripped), lighter reds and dark red kernels.  The plants are 7-8 feet tall and produce 1-2 ears per plant that are 8-12 inches long. Tillers somewhat.   Drought adapted. We offer this warm hued mix to share the wonderful experience of discovering all the beautiful diversity in stalk color, silks, tassles, husks and ears. HEIRLOOM Packet: One Ounce  Half Pound ...

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Corn, Triple Play, Sweet (75–85 days) Zea mays A nicely stabilized cross of Hooker’s Sweet with the old open pollinated standard Golden Bantam that results in a very pretty bicolor sweet corn with greater ear size than Hooker’s.  With plenty of tillers that can result in 4-5 ears per plant, it tends to shine under hill or clump culture rather than traditional rows. Harvest at milk stage just as some blue is beginning to show in the kernels. Delicious, rich, full flavor with large meaty kernels that burst with real corn flavor, which is sadly lacking in modern super sweets.  Developed by John Sundquist. * Harvest when the kernels produce a milky white fluid, if it’s clear it’s too early, and if there is no fluid, it’s too late and they’ll be starchy (however good for roasting still). Packet:  One Ounce Bulk: Quarter Pound ...

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