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We offer you seeds in self-serve jars and in pretty seed packets. Most seeds are open-pollinated so you are able to do your own seed saving. We stock many organic seeds.

Take a look at our bulk seed list, then come see our Wall 'O Seed Jars.

You can choose from a broad selection of packet seeds by Renee's Garden, Seeds of Change, and Nichols Garden Nursery.

Common Ground Bulk Seed List

We offer a very popular and unique, self-serve, honor system, where all customers label and write the price on their seed packets. This is cost saving for you. Stop by the center to see the newest collection.

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Seed List - Flowers

These are the flower seeds we most commonly carry in bulk (the jars).

Name Variety Botanical Description
Alyssum Carpet of Snow Lobularia maritima Tiny sweet-scented white flowers on low spreading plants. Use between tall plants, or in pots. Long bloom. Naturalizes.
Alyssum Royal Carpet Lobularia maritima Vibrant purple tiny flowers on low spreading plants. Use between tall plants, or in pots.
Baby Blue Eyes   Nemophila Many little blue and white cups on 8 plants in spring. Needs moisture. Native to US West.
Batchelor's Button - Cornflower Double Mixed Colors Centuaruea cyanus Brilliant blue, pink, and white, continuous blooms on 3' plants. Easy to grow. Drought-tolerant annual.
Batchleors Buttons - Cornflower   Centuaruea cyanus Blue. Easy, long-blooming flowers on 2.5' plant. Good cut flowers.
Black Eyed Susan   Rudbeckia Hirta Golden Orange single flowers, up to 4" across. 1-3'.
Bloodflower Silky Gold Asclepia curassavica Good butterfly plant. 2'-4'. Luminous golden yellow blooms. Good cut flower.
Calendula Deja Vu - OG Calendula Warm pinks, yellows,oranges, creams, some with contrasting lower petals. 21" height. 55 days.
California Poppy Mission Bells mix Eschscholzia californica Pretty and tough native usually planted in fall for spring bloom. (or plant in Spring with irrigation).
California Poppy Orange Eschscholzia californica Pretty and tough native usually planted in fall for spring bloom. (or plant in Spring with irrigation).
Clarkia Mountain Garland Clarkia elegans Erect stems 1-4' tall covered with little rose, purple, and white flowers.
Cosmos Bright Lights Cosmos bipinnatus Red, yellow, gold daisies on airy 3' stems. Good cut flower. Likes warm weather.
Cosmos Early Sensation Cosmos Giant 4' plants have crimson, pink, white, and bi-colored daisy flowers in summer.
Evening Primrose - California   Oenothera hookeri Biennial California native. 2-6' high with bright yellow 3.5" blooms.
Flax (blue)   Linum lewisii Branching clusters of light blue flowers on 2' stems, May to September. Perennial. Reseeds.
Flax (scarlet) Rubrum Linum grandiflorum Scarlet 1" flowrs on slender stems, 1-1.5' tall. Sow in fall or spring. Easy. Reseeds.
Four O'Clock Marvel of Peru Mirabalis jalapa White, pink, magenta, yellow flowrs open in afternoon. Easy and tough. Reseeds. 2-3'.
Godetia Farewell To Spring Clarkia amoena Slender 2' plant with blotched, cup-shaped pink or lavender flowers in late spring. Good cut flower.
Hollyhock Indian Spring Alcea Rosea Old-fashioned single flowers adorn 5' stems. Scarlet, pink, yellow, white. Annual.
Hollyhock Chater's Double Mixed Alcea Rosea Large, 4", double flowers of pink, rose, scarlet, and yellow, on stems to 6'. Perennial.
Iris Douglas or Coast Iris Iris douglasiana Evergreen tuberous rhizome. Near white to purple-blue flowers. To 3' - part to full shade. Moist humus-rich soil. Easy.
Linaria - Toadflax - Baby Snapdragon   Linaria maroccana A sea of dainty flowers of many colors, 1-1.5' tall.
Lupine Arroyo Lupine Lupinus succulentus Purple-blue flowers on 1-2' shrubby plants. Usually planted in fall. California native.
Marigold - American Crackerjack Mixed Tagetes erecta 24-36" tall. Large flowers of gold, orange, and yellow. Easy summer annual.
Marigold - French Spanish Brocade Tagetes Patula French marigold. Many 2 inch bi-color gold and mahogany flowers on 10-12" plants.
Morning Glory Giant Imperial Mixed Ipomea Large bell-shaped flowers of many colors, spotted and striped. Fast annual vine.
Morning Glory Heavenly Blue Ipomea Tricolor (?) Climbing vine with piercing bell-shaped flowers.
Nasturtium Dwarf Jewel Mix Tropaeolum majus Compact, 16" plants with red, orange, and yellow flowers, and peppery leaves for salad.
Nasturtium Trailing Mix Tropaeolum majus Brilliant blossoms contrast the green foliage. Flowers red, rose, orange, and yellow. Will "climb" if tied to upright supports.
Pansy Rhapsody Mix Viola X wittrockiana Deep rose, soft ivory with rose blotch over compat foliage. Excellent weather tolerance. 70-95 days.
Sunflower Autumn Beauty Helianthus Yellow, Bronz. Purple and Bicolor. 4-8" blossoms on 5' plant.
Sunflower Evening Sun Helianthus Lots of red, mahogany and brown 3-4" flowers on 5' branched stems. Good cut flowers.
Sunflower Mammoth Grey Stripe Helianthus Huge yellow and black flowers on 6-9' stems. Lots of seeds for birds.
Sweet Pea Bijoux Mixed (dwarf) Lathyrus oderatus 12" plants. Red, blue, pink, lica flowers. Good for beds, containers, cutting. Early.
Sweet pea Mammth Choice Mix Lathyrus odoratus Heat resistant, deep rose, rose pink, salmon, white, lavender, medium blue, and burgundy. 60-72". 74 days.
Wildflowers California Bay Area Mix   16 annual and perennial flowers, native or naturalized to the Bay Area. 2-3' tall. Use 1/2 tsp per 10 square ft. White yarrow, dwarf cornflower, wallflower, ox-eye daisy, Clarkia elegans, Chinese houses, California poppy, globe gilia, baby's breath, tidy tips, toadflax, scarlet flax, golden lupine, arroyo lupine, baby blue eyes, blue-eyed grass.
Wildflowers California Natives   12 annual and perennial flowers grow in a wide range of climates. 2-3' tall. Low water. Use 1/2 tsp per 10 square ft.. White yarrow, Clarkia elegans, California poppy, globe gilia, tidy tips, scarlet flax, blue flax, golden lupine, arroyo lupine, California blue bell, blue-eyed grass.
Wildflowers Garden Favorites   14 annual and perennial all-purpose garden flowers. 1.5-3' tall. Alyssum, calenduls, cornflower, wallflower, cosmos, african daisy, California poppy, baby's breath, globe candytuft, scarlet flax, blue flax, blue lupine, nasturtium, Flanders poppy.
Wildflowers Shady Mix   10 annuals and perennials for spring color in shade or part sun. 2-3' tall. Irrigate for long bloom. Contains White yarrow, ox-eye daisy, Chinese houses, phlox, toadfax, blue flax, baby blue eyes, Flanders poppy, penstemon species, nasturtium.
Yarrow Rosy Red Achillea millefolium Heads formed from many tiny flowers on 2' - 3' stems. Tough perennial.
Yarrow (White) Milfoil' 'Woundwort' Achillea Millefolium Tough, herbaceous perennial. Slightly spreading, to 3' high. Sun/Drought tolerant. Bloom summer to early fall.
Zinnia Cactus Flowered Mix Zinnia Elegans Red, orange, pink, and yellow double 4" blooms on 30" plants. Likes warm weather. Good cut flower.

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Seed List - Herbs

These are the herb seeds we most commonly carry in bulk (the jars).

Name Variety Botanical Description
Basil Fino Verde Ocimum basilicum Piccolo basil type. Tiniest basil leaf, strong flavor. Medium upright plant. Sweet and pungent scent. Annual.63 days
Basil Genovese Ocimum basilicum Popular pesto basil with spicy fragrance and taste. Slow to bolt. 2-3" leaves on 24-30" plant. Annual. 68 days
Basil Italian Large Leaf Ocimum basilicum Sweeter than Genovese, less spicy. Up to 4", medium-green leaves on 24-30" plants. Annual. 78 days
Basil Lemon Basil Ocimum basilicum Basil flavor and sweet lemon scent. Rosy red flowers and pale green leaves. Annual. ~60 days
Basil Sweet Green Ocimum basilicum Most common variety. Used in sauces, pesto, salads. 12-18" plant. Annual.
Borage   Borago officionalis Annual. Beautiful, easy to grow, blue, star-shaped, edible flowers. Young leaves used in flavoring soups, salads, drinks.
Burdock (organic) Takinogawa Long Arcticum lappa Hardy medicinal roots cook like carrots, with mild bittersweet flavor. Good in soups and stews. Annual. 120 days
Chamomile - German   Matricaria recutita Annual. Good for tea. Small, daisy-like flowers. 60-65 days.
Chamomile - Roman   Chamaemelum nobile Perennial. Low-growing ground cover. Does best in cool areas.
Chervil   Athriscus cerefolium Annual. Aromatic leaves resemble parsley, but milder. Good with asparagas, potatoes, soup. 60 days.
Cilantro (Coriander) Jantar Coriandrum sativum Annual. Both leaves and seeds are used. Sow every every few weeks for continuous supply. 50-55 days for leaf. 90-105 days for seed.
Dill Superdukat Anethum graveolens Annual. Use for pickling as well as in salads, soups, vegetables. Direct seed in early spring. 40-55 days for leaf. 85-105 days for seed.
Echinacea Pupurea Purple Coneflower Organically grown The easiest echinacea to grow. Vigorous plants, large purple-petaled flowers. Sun or dappled shade. 24-36".
Epazote (organic)   Chenopodium ambrosioides Annual. Traditional in Mexican chili sauces and bean dishes. Pungent flavor with minty overtones. 55 days.
Fennel Florence Foeniculum vulgare dulce Annual. Large white root bulb is good for braising, in salads. Leaves good in salads, stews, vegetables. Do not grow near dill.
Feverfew (organic)   Tanacetum (Chrysanthemum) parthenium Perennial. Small daisy-like blossoms. Aromatic. Self-seeding. Used for fevers and migraines.
Flax (organic) Omega Linum usitatissimum Annual. Especially high in Omega-3 oils. Seeds used whole or ground, plain or roasted. Sky-blue flowers.
Garlic Chives (organic)   Allium tuberosum Perennial. Mildly garlic flavored chives, used for seasoning. 90 days
Lavender Munstead Lavandula angustifolia Perennial. Compact, bushy English-type lavendar with a profusion of fragrant, violet-blue flowers on establish plants.
Lemon Balm   Melissa officinalis Perennial. Great lemon flavor. Infuse leaves for tea, espcially nice with peppermint.
Marjoram, Sweet   Origanum majorana Tender perennial. Milder than oregano. Good with tomatoes, onions, salads.
Oregano Greek Oreganum vulgare ssp. hirtum  
Parsley Moss curled Petroselinum officionalis Annual. Densely curled, rich, dark-green leaves. Good for garnish. 70 days.
Parsley Plain Leaf Italian Petroselinum officionalis Annual. Bright green, deeply cut, flat leaves. More flavor than curled parsley. 75 days.
Salsify Mammoth Sandwich Tragopogon porrifolius Parsnip-like root to 8" with creamy flesh and oyster-like flavor.
Thyme Creeping Thymus serpyllium Perennial. Delicate and aromatic ground cover. Can withstand light foot traffic. Good for garden borders, beds, rock gardens.
Thyme German Winter Thymus vulgaris Perennial. Good for small hedges, borders, pots. Used fresh and dried with beans, soups.

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Seed List - Cover Crops (Compost Crops, Green Manure)

These are the compost crop seeds we most commonly carry in bulk (the jars).

Name Description
Alfalfa

Deep-rooted perennial for long-term use. Plant fall or spring. Fixes Nitrogen. Takes drought.

Coverage: 1 T=0.5 oz. per 100 s.f.
Annual Rye Grass

Plant any time, especially early winter. Protects and loosens soil. Doesn't fix nitrogen. Reseeds.

Coverage: 2.33 Tbsp per 100 s.f.
Buckwheat

Great summer compost crop. Very fast growing. Doesn't fix nitrogen. Full sun.

Coverage: 6.5 T= 3oz. Per 100 s.f.
Cereal Rye Grass

Annual, to 7'. Nearly best crop for improving soil structure. Plant in Fall.

Coverage: 5.25 Tbsp per 100 s.f.
Crimson Clover

Annual, usually planted in fall. 6-30". Brilliant red flowers. Part shade ok. Fixes nitrogen.

Coverage: 2 T = 1 oz per 100 s.f.
Fava Bean

* Edible crop; compost crop * 2-4' annual bean. Fall. Frost resistant.

Coverage: 2-3 c. per 100 s.f.
Mustard

Yellow-flowered plant opens heavy soil, attracts beneficial insects. Plant in fall or spring.

Coverage: 3 T = 1.5 oz per 100 s.f.
Red Clover

Fast-growing., 1-2', pink flowers.Can displace weeds. Fall or spring. Fixes nitrogen.

Coverage: 1 T = 0.5oz. per 100 s.f.
Red Oats

2-4' annual. Tolerates poor soil. Needs some irrigation. Doesn't fix nitrogen. Spring or Fall.

Coverage: 8 T = 3oz per 100 s.f.
Red Winter Wheat

* Edible grain.* Annual best planted in good soil in sun. Takes drought. Fall. Doesn't fix nitrogen.

Coverage: 6 T= 3 oz per 100 s.f.
Strawberry Clover

Perennial. Fixes nitrogen. Good for erosion control. Needs some irrigation. Plant fall or spring.

Coverage: 2 T = 1 oz. per 100 s.f.
Vetch - Purple

Short, viney, purple-flowered plant fixes nitrogen. Often planted with fava beans.

Coverage: 3/4 c = 7 oz per 100 s.f.
Vetch - Wooly

Hardy annual, outgrows weeds, tolerates poor soil and cold. Fall.

Coverage: 3/4 c = 7 oz per 100 s.f.
White Clover

Perennial. Fixes nitrogen. Good lawn. Good for bees, beneficials.

Coverage: 2 T = 1 oz. per 100 s.f.

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Seed List - Vegetables

These are the vegetable seeds we most commonly carry in bulk (the jars). Please call us for availability: (650) 493-6072

Type Name Variety Botanical Description
Bean Field Bean Red Kidney   Large, mahogany red seeds in 5.5" pds. Rich flavor. 100 days.
Bean Green Soybean Envy   Well established as the short season favorite. Upright 2' tall.bears a good crop of " edamane" 75 days fresh
Bean Lima Bean Henderson's   Popular baby lima. 3" pods contain 3-4 samll, oval, white beans. Bush bean. 65 days.
Bean Lima Bean King of the Garden   Highly productive vines produce pods with 4-5 large pods. Pole bean. 88 days
Bean Shelling Bean Scarlet Runner   Showy scarlet flowers. Vines up to 10' or more. Excellent green shell bean. Pole bean. 90 days.
Bean Snap Bean Blue Lake   Medium green round pods with white seeds on vigorous plant. Bush bean. 52 days.
Bean Snap Bean Fortex Phaseolus vulgaris Earliest maturing green been. Slender, 7-11'', delicious, stringless beans. Pole bean. 60 days.
Bean Snap Bean Gold Crop   Yellow podded bean with heavy yields of 5", straight , round pods. Bush bean. 54 days.
Bean Snap Bean Kentucky Wonder   Large, flat, oval 7-8" pods. Best when picked young. Pole bean. 65 days.
Bean Snap Bean Romano Bush   Thick, flat, medium-green, 5-6" pods. Distinctive flavor. Widely used in Italian cooking. 50 days
Bean Snap Bean Romano Pole   Thick, flat, medium-green, 5-6" pods. Good for canning or freezing. 60 days
Bean Snap Bean Royalty Purple Pod   Round, tender, purple pods turn green when cooked. 5.5" pods. Bush bean. 55 days.
Bean Yard Long Bean Liana VIgna unguiculata Asian specialty. Beautiful, narrow green pods, 20-25". Stringless, tender, sweet, and crispy. Pole bean. 80 days.
Beets Beet Golden Beta vulgaris var. conditiva Beautiful golden root. Good for salad. Sow thickly. 55 days.
Beets Beets Detroit Dark Red Beta vulgaris var. conditiva Smooth and uniorm, deep red. Fine grained root with sweet flavor. Good fresh, canned, pickled.
Beets Beets Early Wonder Beta vulgaris var. conditiva Earliest beet. Dark red, good flavor. Good fresh, canned, pickled. Good greens. 50 days
Beets Beets Lutz green leaf Beta vulgaris var. conditiva Purple-red with smooth roots. Stays sweet and tender. Good for greens. 70 days.
Brassica Broccoli Calabrese Brassica oleracea italica Italian heirloom. 5-8" heads. Many side-shoots after harvesting main head. 70 days.
Brassica Broccoli Green Goliath Brassica oleracea italica Large central head with many side shoots after main head is cut. 55 days.
Brassica Brussel Sprouts Long Island Improved Brassica oleracea Gemnifera Abundant, globe-shaped sprouts 1.25-1.5" in diameter. 90 days.
Brassica Cabbage Golden Acre Brassica oleracea var. capitata Excellent 3-4 lb. heads. Early harvest; not long-standing. 64 days.
Brassica Cabbage Red Acre Brassica oleracea var. capitata Deep red, compact heads. Stores well. 76 days.
Brassica Cauliflower Early Snowball Brassica oleracea botrytus Firm, uniform, creamy-white heads. Dependable and early. 60 days.
Brassica Chard Lucullus Beta vulgaris var. cicla Very early and productive. Cream colored ribs with yellowish-green leaves. 50 days.
Brassica Chard Rhubarb Beta vulgaris var. cicla Dark green, crumpled leaves on bright red stalks. Excellent in pies. 55 days.
Brassica Chinese Cabbage Bok Choi Brassica rapa var. pekinensis Smooth dark-green leaves for salads or cooking. Tender, crisp stalks may be eaten raw or lightly cooked. 50 days.
Brassica Chinese Cabbage Michihili Brassica rapa var. pekinensis Upright heads 16-20", about 4.5"across at the base. Firm crisp interior. Makes an excellent salad vegetable. 70 days.
Brassica Collards Georgia Green Brassica oleracea var. acephala Upright plant, 30-36', with large, bue-green crumpled leaves. 75 days.
Brassica Collards Vates Brassica oleracea var. acephala 36" plant with large, dark-green, crumpled leaves. 75 days.
Brassica Green Soybean Envy Glycine max Well established as short season favorite. Upright plant is 2' and bears good crop of "edamame." 75 days (fresh)
Brassica Kale Lacinato Brassica oleracea Acephala Decorative with strap-like 5x10"blue-green leaves.Baby leaves excellent in salads.
Brassica Kale Red Russian Brassica oleracea Acephala Tender deep green leaves with purple stems and veins. After harvest dunk leaves in water to extend life. 50 days.
Brassica Kale Vate's Blue Brassica oleracea Acephala Blue-green finely curled leaves. Short 12-16'" plants. Slow to bolt. 55 days.
Brassica Kohlrabi White Vienna Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes Light green globe-shaped bulbs. Clrear-white, tender, crisp flesh. 55 days.
Brassica Mustard Florida Broadeaf Brassica juncea Large smooth leaves with toothed edge and pungent flavor. 55 days.
Brassica Mustard Southern Giant Curled Brassica juncea The longest-lasting, slowest bolting type. Rich, dark green, fringed, curled leaves. 50 days
Brassica Rutabaga American Purple Top Brassia napus var. Acephala Large, globe-shaped roots. Creamy-yellow flesh is firm, crisp, sweet, and mild. 90 days.
Brassica Savoy Cabbage Chieftain Brassica oleracea var. capitata 5 pound, globe-shaped heads with crumpled, tender leaves and mild flavor. 90 days.
Brassica Turnip Purple Top White Globe Brassica rapa var. Rapa Large, globe-shaped purple top, white bottom. Firm, mild, white flesh. 55 days.
Carrot Carrot Chantenay Red-Cored Daucus carota sativus Tasty, reddish-orange roots up to 7". Heavy yield, good keeper. 70 days.
Carrot Carrot Imperator Daucus carota sativus Slightly tapered, medium-orange roots up to 9" long. Needs light soil. 77 days.
Carrot Carrot Little FInger Daucus carota sativus 3.5", blunt-tipped, baby gourmet carrot. Very sweet. 65 days.
Carrot Carrot Scarlet Nantes Daucus carota sativus Fine flavored, 6-7", almost coreless roots. Good baby carrots. 68 days.
Corn Corn Bodacious (hybrid) Zea mayz Sugar enhanced gene keeps ears sweet many days. 75 days
Corn Corn Silver Queen (hybrid) Zea mayz Sweet white corn farmous for flavor. 91 days
Corn Sweet Corn Country Gentleman Zea mays Heirloom white corn. Sweet, tender, productive. 97 days.
Corn Sweet Corn Golden Bantam Zea mays Old-time favorite. Plump yellow kernels on 5-7" ears. Short, productive plants. Good fresh, frozen. 70 days.
Cucumber Cucumber Lemon Cucumis melo Round, crunchy, yellow, sweet. Best picked at 1.5-2.5". 65 days.
Cucumber Cucumber Marketmore 76 Cucumis sativus Slender, 8-9", dark green fruits. Standard slicing cuke. Bears over long period. Heavy producer. 58 days.
Cucumber Cucumber National Pickling Cucumis sativus A standard pickling cuke with good pickle shape. 55 days.
Cucumber Cucumber Striped Armenian Cucumis melo Taste is reminiscent of apple pie! Skin is slightly fuzzy. Pick at 8-18". 63 days.
Cucumber Cucumber Suyo Long Cucumis sativus Sweet-flavored, ribbed fruit up to 15" long. Good fresh or pickled. Grows well in heat. From China. 61 days.
Eggplant Eggplant Black Beauty Solanum melongena Large, dark purple fruits, up to six per plant. 80 days.
Eggplant Eggplant Louisiana Long Green Solanum melongena Slender, 9", light green fruits on tall heirloom plants. Tender and mild. 65 days.
Melon Charantais Honey Girl Hybrid   French gourmet melon. Round, 5" fruit with delicious, aromatic, orange flesh. 75 days.
Melon Watermelon Charleston Grey Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus Large, 30 lb. fruits are oblong, light grey-green with dark veins. Resistant to anthracnose and Fusarium wilt. 95 days.
Melon Watermelon Sugar Baby Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus Dark green, round fruits with very sweet, firm, bright red flesh. 6-8" and 8-10 lbs. Standard icebox melon with good flavor. 75 days
Misc Vegetable Celery Giant Pascal Apium graveolens dulce 110 days.
Misc Vegetable Okra Clemson Spineless Abelmoshus esculentum Heavy producer of dark-green, grooved pods on 4' plants. Best picked small. 55 days.
Onion Leek American Flag Allium ampeloprasum Porrum Large, thick, sturdy stalks with smooth, clear, pearly-white bulbs and mild flavor. Overwinters well. 130 days.
Onion Onion Ailsa Craig Exhibition Allium cepa Huge, straw yellow-skinned round bulbs. Moderately pungent. Cool weather tolerant. Short term storage ok. 110 days.
Onion Onion Early Yellow Globe Allium cepa Deep yellow, medium-sized, globe-shaped bulbs with white flesh. Good keeper with strong flavor. 95 days
Onion Onion Red Long of Tropea Allium cepa Tall, elongated red bulbs. Harvest just at maturity in mid-late summer. Not for storage. 90 days.
Onion Onion Red Wethersfield Allium cepa Popular late red onion. Medium large, flat, sweet, good flavored bulbs. Productive. Good keeper. 100 days.
Onion Onion White Portugal Allium cepa Large onion with mild flavor. Excellent keeper. Can be grown as scallions. 100 days.
Onion Scallions Evergreen Bunching Allium cepa Clumps of delicious, mild green onions. To use as perennial, divide large clumps. 70 days.
Onion Scallions White Spear Allium fistulosum Large, upright blue-green leaves with thick white stems. Heat resistant. 65 days.
Pea Shelling Pea Tall Telephone (Alderman)   Very heavy producer of 5" pods on vines to 6'. 74 days.
Pea Shelling Pea - dwarf Little Marvel   Heavy yield of blunt dark green pods with tender peas on 18" vines. 63 days.
Pea Snap Pea Sugar Snap   Extremely productive late-season edible-pod pea. Vines to 6'. 70 days. Can also be shelled when mature.
Pea Snap Pea - dwarf Sugar Ann   Plump, edible-podded pea on 18" vines. Can also be shelled when mature. 56 days.
Pea Snow Pea Mammoth Melting   4" edible-podded pea on vines to 5'. Used in Asian cuisine. 68 days.
Pea Snow Pea - dwarf Oregon Sugar Pod   Heavy yielding. Edible 4" pods on 28" vines. Good for freezing. 68 days.
Peppers Chili Pepper Habanero Capsicum annuum The hottest! Thin walled fruit with 1" long fruit, turning from light green to orange. 100 days.
Peppers Chili Pepper Jalapeno Capsicum annuum Hot! Thick-walled 3" fruits. Good cooked, pickled, fresh. 70 days.
Peppers Sweet Pepper California Wonder Capsicum annuum Large, blocky, drak green fruits turn red when ripe. Good for stuffing. 75 days.
Peppers Sweet Pepper Pimento Capsicum annuum Heart-shaped, 3.5"x2.5" fruits turn from dark green to bright red. Very thick flesh, sweet and mild. 80 days.
Peppers Sweet Pepper Sweet Banana Capsicum annuum Long, tapered fruit matures from light green, to yellow, to orange, to red. Pretty in salads, stir-fry. 72 days.
Radish Daikon (Radish) Miyashige   Traditional fall-harvest daikon. Long, cylindrical white root with light green top. Good for pickling, storage. 65 days.
Radish Radish Cherry Belle Rahpanus sativus Round, bright-scarlet skin with white, crisp flesh. 3/4" across. Popular home variety. 22 days.
Radish Radish French Breakfast Rahpanus sativus Oblong, 1.5" roots are scarlet with white bottoms. 24 days.
Radish Radish White Icicle Rahpanus sativus White, 5-6" long tapered root. Best early variety. 28 days.
Salad Green Arugula (Rocket) organic Eruca vesicaria sativa Long, green-lobed, mustardy-hot leaves are great for adding spike to salads. Easy to grow. 21 days to baby leaves. 40 days mature.
Salad Green Cress Upland   Dwarf plant produces small, notched, oval-shaped, 2" leaves. Mild flavor, great for salads. 50 days.
Salad Green Endive Green Curled Cichorium endivia Rich-green leaves may also be cooked like spinach or chard. 90 days.
Salad Green Italian Dandelion Catalogna Special Cichorium intybus Not a true dandelion, but similar leaves which are long, deep green, slender, deeply cut. Slow bolting. 48 days.
Salad Green Lettuce Black-Seeded Simpson Lactuga sativa Loose leaves are light-green, braod, crumpled, and filled. Crisp! 45 days
Salad Green Lettuce Buttercrunch Lactuga sativa A butterhead-type of large Bibb lettuce. Heat resistant and slow-bolting. 75 days.
Salad Green Lettuce Great Lakes Lactuga sativa Iceberge type. Large, thick, glossy leaves. Slow to bolt. 82 days.
Salad Green Lettuce Green Ice Lactuga sativa Loose leaf lettuce with crisp, deep green, ruffled leaves. 45 days.
Salad Green Lettuce Lollo Rossa Lactuga sativa Frilled green leaves with dark red edges. 6-8" circular mounds. Slow to bolt. 53 days.
Salad Green Lettuce Oakleaf Lactuga sativa Tender, buttery-flavored leaf lettuce withstands hot weather without becoming bitter. 40 days.
Salad Green Lettuce Red Sails Lactuga sativa Crisp, bronze-red, wavey leaves. Excellent, fast-growing in warm or cool weather. 45 days.
Salad Green Lettuce Romaine (white cos) Lactuga sativa Erect plants with tightly folded, pale-green leaves. Crisp and sweetly flavored. 65 days.
Salad Green Lettuce Ruby Red Lactuga sativa Crisp, wavy, bronze-leafed leaf lettuce. Slow-bolting. 45 days.
Salad Green Lettuce Salad Bowl Lactuga sativa Loose leaves are large and wavy. Slow to bolt, withstands heat well. 45 days.
Salad Green Mache (Corn Salad) Vit Valerianella locusta Long-oval, glossy green leaves with tender, flowery, minty flavor. Spring and fall. Overwinters. 50 days.
Salad Green Radicchio Chioggia Red Preco Cichorium intybus Well folded, large, heavy, purple-red heads. Early spring through summer - Widely adapted.
Salad Green Spinach Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinacia oleracea Glossy, dark green, savoyed leaves. Large upright plants. Slow to bolt. 45 days
Salad Green Spinach New Zealand Spinacia oleracea Not a true spinach. Very large plants, spreading. Heat resistant. Small, thick, pointed, deep green leaves. 70 days.
Salad Green Vegetable Amaranth Red Leaf Amaranthus tricolor Medium green, oval and heart-shaped leaves are overlaid with burgundy. Looks like Coleus. 50 days.
Sprouts Fenugreek (organic) for sprouts Trigonella foenum- graecum Good for salads. Cut just above soil line when seedlings get their first true leaves.
Squash/ Pumpkin/ Gourds Acorn Squash Seneca Autumn Queen Cucurbita ssp. Prolific, high-yielding semi-bush plants with flavorful orange flesh. 71 days.
Squash/ Pumpkin/ Gourds Acorn Squash Table Queen Cucurbita ssp. Extremely prolific. Deep, black-green fruits with thick, rich, orange flesh. 80 days.
Squash/ Pumpkin/ Gourds Butternut Squash Waltham Butternut Cucurbita ssp. Popular 10-12" long winter squash with light brown skin, excellent yellow-orange flesh.
Squash/ Pumpkin/ Gourds Delicata Squash Delicata JS Cucurbita pepo Cream-skin with green stripes. 9" fruits with sweet orange flesh. 100 days.
Squash/ Pumpkin/ Gourds Gourd Bottle - Birdhouse Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera Large, bottle-shaped gourd. To form gourds that stand upright, stand on end while young and growing.
Squash/ Pumpkin/ Gourds Gourd Small Mix Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera Produces numerous small, decorative fruits, in various shapes and colors. Needs heat.
Squash/ Pumpkin/ Gourds Pumpkin Big Max Cucurbita maxima Up to 100 lbs. or more with right conditions. Good for pies, carving, contests! 120 days.
Squash/ Pumpkin/ Gourds Pumpkin Jack 'O Lantern Cucurbita maxima Medium-sized carver averages 10 lbs. Bright-orange skin. Round to elongated with flattened ends. 110 days.
Squash/ Pumpkin/ Gourds Pumpkin Small Sugar Cucurbita pepo Best for pies. Finely textured, sweet orange flesh. 6-8 pounds. 105 days.
Squash/ Pumpkin/ Gourds Spaghetti Squash   Curcubita pepo Medium size, oblong yellow fruits yield spaghetti-like strands when cooked. Great with sauce. Keeps well. 100 days.
Squash/ Pumpkin/ Gourds Summer Squash Early Summer Crookneck Cucurbita pepo Buttery flavor and firm texture. Curved fruit, with yellow, warty skin. Big plants yield over long period. 52 days.
Squash/ Pumpkin/ Gourds Summer Squash White Bush Scallop Cucurbita pepo Round, scallop-edged fruits, start out light green and turn white. 54 days.
Squash/ Pumpkin/ Gourds Zucchini Costata Romanesco Cucurbita pepo Gray-green, ribbed fruit with superior flavor. Large, bushy plant. 52 days.
Squash/ Pumpkin/ Gourds Zucchini Dark Green Cucurbita pepo Long, dark, green cylindrical fruit with no stripes. Bushy plant. 62 days.
Tomato Tomatillo De Milpa - Organic Physalis ixocarpa Mexican heirloom. These grow unattended in family corn fields. Stores fresh for several weeks. 70 days.
Tomato Tomato Arkansas Traveler 76 Lycopersicon esculentum Smooth, crack-free, 6-8 oz. pink fruit. Nice mixed w/ Green Zebra. Tall vine. Indeterminate. 76 days.
Tomato Tomato Brandywine Lycopersicon esculentum Famous, old-fashioned flavor in a large, rose-pink fruit. Vigorous Amish heirloom. Indeterminate. 78 days.
Tomato Tomato Burpee Supersteak Hybrid Lycopersicon esculentum Classic large, 1-2 pound, smooth, round, red fruits. Indeterminate. 80 days.
Tomato Tomato Cherokee Purple Lycopersicon esculentum Medium-large, flattened globe fruits. Dusky pink w/ purple shoulders. Indeterminate. 72 days.
Tomato Tomato Evergreen Lycopersicon esculentum Mild, delicious, firm, green fruit. Good for frying and conserves. Vigorous. Interminate. 72 days.
Tomato Tomato Green Zebra Lycopersicon esculentum Tangy, green-striped 3-4 oz fruits on vigorous plants. Good salad tomato. Indeterminant. 72 days.
Tomato Tomato Pruden's Purple - Organic Lycopersicon esculentum An early, Brandywine-like, dark-pink, almost purple fruit. Indeterminate. 67 days.
Tomato Tomato Rutgers Lycopersicon esculentum Large, red, vigorous and productive. 6-8 oz. globes. Old time favorite widely adapted. Determinate. 74 days.
Tomato Tomato Striped German Lycopersicon esculentum Beautiful red and yellow marbling on flat, medium to large fruits with rich flavor. Likes heat. Indeterminant. 78 days.
Tomato Tomato Sun Gold (F1) Lycopersicon esculentum Exceptionally sweet, bright, tangerine-orange cherry tomato. Yield early and bear through the season. Indeterminate. 57 days
Tomato Tomato Yellow Brandywine Lycopersicon esculentum An orange old-timer with rich tasting, big fruits. Rough-shaped fruits one year and smooth the next. Indeterminate. 78 days.
Tomato Tomato - cherry Red Cherry Lycopersicon esculentum Large, bright-scarlet fruits borne in profuse clusters. Vigorous. Indeterminant. 72 days.
Tomato Tomato - Paste Amish Paste Lycopersicon esculentum Amish heirloom with excellent flavor. Good for sauce, canning, or slicing fresh. Indeterminant. 80 days.
Tomato Tomato - paste Roma VF Lycopersicon esculentum Meaty, plum-shaped fruit, popular for canning, cooking, drying. Dependable and productive. Determinant. 80 days.

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