Beans, Yellow Bush Heirloom (65 days)  Phaselous vulgaris A versatile bush dry bean with an interesting story.  All beans originated in Meso-America and then this one found its way to Sweden where it became adapted to the short growing season of that northern land and then came to Montana with Swedish immigrants in the 1800s and then was adopted by Native tribes in that area.  It is a small golden yellow bean similar in shape and size to black Turtle beans and in that it holds it shape well when cooked.  Dries down dependably in shorter season climates and cooler summer areas.  SSF Packet: One Ounce ...

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Beans, Zargana of Nestos, Pole (65 days)  Phaseolus vulgaris A very productive snap pole bean from the Nestos region of Greece. A rare find of a red podded pole bean shared with us by seasoned seedsman, Alan Adesse. Packet: Half Ounce ...

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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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Beet, 3 Root Grex (70 days) Beta vulgaris This is a unique inter-breeding mix of 3 distinct varieties – Lutz Green Leaf, Crosby Egyptian and Yellow Mangel, from a cross by seedsman, Dr. Alan Kapuler. The result is a fascinating glimpse into all the possible combinations that result and all of them are sweet and tender food! The shape is more elongated than round as they tend after the Lutz parentage. TRS Packet (1.5 g. ≈ 200 seeds) Bulk: Ounce Bulk: 1/4 #...

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Beet, Bull’s Blood  Beta vulgaris (65 days) Intensely dark purple-red leaves add pizzazz to salads.  Don’t disregard the deep red 2-3” roots as they make a nice table beet, steamed, boiled or grated raw on the aforementioned salad.  Selected by seedsman Frank Morton.  WGS Packet (1.5 g. ≈ 200 seeds)            Ounce ...

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Beet, Chioggia (60 days)  Beta vulgaris Old Italian heirloom with candy striped roots with a bull’s eye pattern of red and white alternating rings. Very pretty grated over salads. Non-staining juices come in handy when traditional red beets would dye a dish red.  HEIRLOOM, DBF  Packet (1.5 g. ≈ 200 seeds)   bulk:        One Ounce         ...

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Beet, Detroit Dark Red (60-65 days)  Beta vulgaris Heirloom from 1892. Original selections were made from Early Blood Turnip by Mr. Reeves of Port Hope, Ontario, Canada.  Nearly round blood-red 3-4” diameter roots.  Great for canning and fresh eating.  Prolific, good keeper.  HEIRLOOM, SSF Packet (1.5 g. ≈ 200 seeds)  Bulk:  One Ounce ...

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Beet, Forono (60 days) Beta vulgaris   We like this unique variation on the table beet theme!  Smooth, cylindrical shape for-perfectly round slices every time. Easier to manage on the cutting board too!  Holds well in the field and won't go corky, or soft if harvest is delayed. We are thankful to our seed keeping friends Steve & Moria Peters of Seed Revolution Now down in coastal central California for sharing and tending this great variety.  SRN Packet (1.5 g. ≈ 200 seeds) Bulk: Ounce: ...

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Beet, Lutz Green Leaf (65-70 days)  Beta vulgaris A classic heirloom with remarkably tall light green tops that can easily reach 18-22”.  Roots are elongated , rather than ball shaped.  Extremely winter hardy in the ground or for root cellar storage. Flavor is quite sweet which has endeared this variety to gardeners for many decades.  Thanks to our friends at Uprising seeds in Washington for growing and sharing this variety with us. Packet (1.5 g. ≈ 200 seeds) bulk: One Ounce ...

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Beet, Russian Sugar  (60-65 days)  Beta vulgaris This white sugar beet called Nesvizhskaya, from Belarus Tests 0% for Genetically Modified Organisms. It has a 17-18% brix sugar content and is vigorous and productive. Classically used as fodder for animals, as well as production of sugar. LKF. Packet: (1.5 g. ≈ 200 seeds) Bulk: 1 oz...

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Beet, Shiraz,  Beta vulgaris (60 days)  Fast growing; big-tops, smooth round, red roots with outstanding vigor. The sweet, dark red roots are incredibly smooth due to their disease resistance. Our best beet for roasting, boiling or canning! As a result of multiple rounds of vigorous selection by ace farmer, Randy Carey of Williams Creek Organics in Oregon, in conjunction with plant breeder John Navazio, they are quite Rhizoctonia-resistant, which helps to ensure beautiful smooth roots.  Further Selection done by farmer Bill Reynolds of Eel River Produce in Humbodlt county, CA. An excellent fresh market strain- soon to become a choice heirloom of the future! Packet:(1.5 g. ≈ 200 seeds) Bulk: one ounce = (about 2,100 seeds) * Picture of farmer Bill Reynolds & plant breeder John Navazio by Moria Peters ...

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Beet, Touchstone Gold,  Beta vulgaris     A much improved golden beet that makes nice round roots with gold skin over a yellow and white zoned interior. Flavor is remarkably sweet and mild with less bite than red beets. They are somewhat less vigorous than red beets so treat them well for good harvests. Tops are glossy green with gold veins. Color does not bleed like red beets so they play nicely in salads. WGS Packet (1.5 g. ≈ 200 seeds) Bulk: 1/2 oz ...

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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, Di Ciccio   Brassica oleracea (48-85 days) Old reliable European variety, compact 2-3’ plant with 3-4” bluish-green central head, then lots of medium sized side shoots.  Excellent eating quality has endeared this heirloom variety to gardeners who continue to grow it over strains that may make bigger heads, but lack true flavor. Variable productivity.  Introduced in 1890.  HEIRLOOM.  Packet (1/2 g ≈ 500 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, Solstice (60-80 days) Brassica oleracea Developed by organic plant breeder, Jonathon Spero, from the OSU Grex from Jim Myers. Solstice was selected for its unique exerted head trait that produces nice, deep, green, well rounded heads with tight curds that are generally held above the foliage, hence safer from slugs and rot. The tall heads are also easier to see from a distance so that less of them "get away from you" and bolt before being enjoyed! SSF. OSSI 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, Columbia   (67 days) Brassica oleracea Great, quick growing round green cabbage that produces dense, round 3-5 pound heads that resist splitting.  A versatile vegetable (try saying that 10 times fast!) that can be used for cole slaw, sauerkraut, cooked or as vegetable catapult projectile!  Compare to Golden Acre.   Packet (1/2 g ≈ 500 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, Cosmic Purple Dacus carrota Vigorous Nantes-type carrot with orange and yellow cores. faster growing than Purple Dragon, but slightly less refined. Excellent storage properties. Stout leaves make it a great bunching carrot. 75 days. Grown by Hobbs & Meyer Farms.  Packet (0.7g. ≈ 350 seeds) Bulk: 1/2 ounce:  ...

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Carrot, Dragon   Daucus carota var. sativus (70-80 days)  Dragon is a striking carrot variety that produces 7" long, broad shouldered carrots with bright purple skin and an orange interior.  It offers the best flavor of all purple varieties and is an excellent keeper. Packet (0.7g. ≈ 350 seeds) Bulk: 1/2 ounce  ...

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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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