Seeds For Fall Gardens
Seeds For Fall Gardens
In cold winter areas: plant mid-summer. In mild winter areas: plant mid-summer/early fall.
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Lawn & Patio 'French Breakfast' Organic Heirloom Radish
Eye-catching, elongated bicolored radishes with especially crispy white flesh. Early French breakfast radishes grow easily and produce quickly; they are ready to harvest and enjoy in just 26 to 28 days!Regular price $3.69Sale price $3.69Unit price per -
Heirloom Kale 'Red Russian' Heirloom Kale
Tasty heirloom Red Russian kale is treasured for its ability to stand up to tough weather conditions as well as very cold temperatures. The big, colorful and tasty leaves have handsome, frilly edges.Regular price $2.29Sale price $2.29Unit price per -
Lawn & Patio Gypsy Hybrid
Early and reliable, Gypsy first forms a large central head, followed by multiple tasty side shoots with great nutty flavor. Harvest in 42-47 days from transplant.Regular price $3.39Sale price $3.39Unit price per -
American Flag
Classic variety with mild flavor and snowy white flesh. Plant in spring and again at midsummer. Pull as 1/2 in. thick babies or grow to full maturity. These tender, succulent leeks are delicious in soup, stews and sautés.Regular price $2.29Sale price $2.29Unit price per -
'Blue Curled Scotch' Organic Heirloom Kale
Handsome kale with blue-green leaves. This variety is shorter than some other kales and does well in both containers or in the ground. Mature plants handle frost well for extended harvest.Regular price $3.69Sale price $3.69Unit price per -
"Dinosaur"/Lacinato Kale
Wonderful variety known for its distinctive blue-green crinkled leaves, tender texture and sweet flavor. Pick young for fresh salads. Best in cool weather; plants handle frost well for extended harvesting.Regular price $2.69Sale price $2.69Unit price per -
Hanging Basket Snap Peas Snack Hero
START SEEDS OUTDOORS
In early to mid-spring, plant peas in full sun in well-worked, fertile soil. Sow 1 inch deep and 3 inches apart. Protect from marauding birds with netting or floating row covers if necessary. Wet, cold early spring weather may affect germination, so if first sowing doesn’t germinate evenly, replant right away: new seedlings catch up quickly. Sow again for a fall crop, several months before fall frosts.
CONTAINERS, BASKETS AND WINDOW BOXES
Plant in containers at least 15-18 inches in diameter and 7-10 inches deep. When seedlings are 2-3 inches long, thin to 3 inches apart, so each little vine has growing room. Mulch to conserve moisture. Feed with all-purpose fertilizer every 2-3 weeks. If it gets hot, check and water containers daily; otherwise, water when the top inch of soil is dry. Water at base of the plants to avoid mildew.
HARVEST AND USE
Harvest only when peas are mature and rounded in the thick-walled, juicy pods for the best developed flavor. Savor their sweet crunch fresh (kids especially love them!) as a snack or slice into salads. To cook quickly, pull strings from pods and sauté in a little oil just until pods turn a deeper green color.
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Daikon Radish Mini Purple
START SEEDS OUTDOORS
In early spring as soon as ground can be worked, sow daikon radish seeds in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Space seeds 2-3 inches apart in rows 6 inches apart. Cover 1/2 inch deep. Keep soil evenly moist and well weeded. If first sowing comes up unevenly, replant right away. Sow again in mid summer for a fall crop.
GROWING NOTES
For crispy flesh and mild flavor, give daikon radishes consistent moisture. When they are several inches tall, carefully thin seedlings to 3-4 inches apart, so the roots have room to size up and mature. Enjoy early thinnings in salads. Protect radishes with floating row covers if marauding birds or flea beetles that chew holes in the leaves are a problem.
HARVEST AND USE
If weather turns unexpectedly hot, pull, cut off tops and store the roots in the refrigerator where they keep very well. Daikon radish flavor is spicier in hot weather and milder in cool conditions. Slice and eat fresh, add to salads, shred for coleslaw or enjoy in stirfries, soups, and stews. Flavor is milder when cooked. Mini Purple daikon are delicious pickled in rice vinegar and will make a crunchy, colorful kimchee!
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Beet Early Wonder
Classic all-around variety. Ideal for nutritious, flavorful and tender beet greens. Plants also produce dark red beets for pickling, salads or cooking.Regular price $2.29Sale price $2.29Unit price per -
Heirloom Cornflowers Velvet Dawn
HARDY ANNUAL
Spring/summer bloom
Can handle light frostTO START OUTDOORS
Sow seeds in a finely textured garden bed in full sun as soon as soil can be worked. In mild winter areas, where the ground doesn’t freeze, plant in fall for next spring’s bloom. Space seeds 1 to 2 inches apart and cover ½ inch deep. Keep seed bed moist until seedlings emerge in 7 to 10 days. Weed and water carefully. Thin seedlings to 6 to 8 inches apart.
TO START EARLY INDOORS
Sow seeds 1 to 2 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix, 2 or 3 weeks before last expected frost. Cover 1/2 inch deep, keep moist and provide a good light source until seedlings are transplanted outside. Plant 6 to 8 inches apart into fertile garden soil in full sun when plants are 3 to 4 inches tall. Seedlings grow quickly; plant out before the roots get crowded.
GROWING NOTES
In mild winter areas the best Cornflowers (aka Bachelor Buttons) result from seeds sown in fall to bloom the next spring. In cold winter areas where ground freezes, plant in early spring to get sturdy plants that will flower for many weeks if faded blossoms are removed.
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Mini Pak Choi Green Jewel
TO START OUTDOORS
In very early spring as soon as ground can be worked, prepare a well-drained, fertile garden bed in full sun. Sow seeds 2 inches apart in rows spaced 6 to 8 inches apart. Cover 1/4 inch deep and keep soil evenly moist to ensure good germination. Sow again in late summer for another fast growing crop.
TO START INDOORS
Sow seeds in a container of seed starting mix 2 inches apart and cover 1/4 inch deep. Keep moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings are about 3 inches tall and ready to plant in the garden.
THIN OR TRANSPLANT
Space seedlings 3-4 inches apart to give plants room to mature.
GROWING NOTES
Pak Choi thrives in rich soil and cool growing conditions. Be sure to thin seedlings and keep well weeded and watered for best tasting crunchy heads. Feed 2 or 3 times during the growing season with fish emulsion or another high nitrogen fertilizer.
HARVEST AND USE
Harvest these plump minis when heads are solid and well filled out. Cut in half and sauté briefly, until just tender, then finish with a little soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. Or enjoy their mild sweet crunch in any stirfry, but don’t overcook. Mini Pak Choi is succulent, crunchy- sweet and mild tasting, and chock full of vitamins.
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Lawn & Patio 'Sugar Daddy' Organic Pea
Sugar Daddy offers reliable, high yielding vines packed with crunchy sweet “eat the whole thing” stringless pods. Eat them as snacks right off the vines or quickly saute or stirfry to enjoy their crispy sweet flavor!Regular price $3.69Sale price $3.69Unit price per -
Lawn & Patio Heirloom Waltham 29 Organic Broccoli
Choose Waltham 29 for improved flavor and higher yields. Large, 4-5 inch, deep-green heads develop quickly followed by large side shoots.Regular price $3.69Sale price $3.69Unit price per -
Lawn & Patio 'Rainbow' Organic Swiss Chard
Delicious, tender greens with crunchy stalks in a rainbow of colors and crinkly green leaves. Early to harvest, long lasting in the garden. This ornamental looks great in the landscape or vegetable garden.Regular price $3.69Sale price $3.69Unit price per -
Lawn & Patio 'Purple Plum' Radish
Globe-shaped purple heirloom radishes are super crunchy with mild white flesh that is perfect for snacks and salads. Fast growing and ready to enjoy in just one month!Regular price $1.99Sale price $1.99Unit price per -
Lawn & Patio 'Oregon Sugar Pod II' Organic Pea
Improved snow pea with crunchy sweet flat pods that are ideal for dipping, stir-fries or just nibbling fresh from the garden. High yielding and disease-resistant vines.Regular price $3.69Sale price $3.69Unit price per -
Lawn & Patio 'Detroit Dark Red' Organic Heirloom Beet
You can count on this fine heirloom variety for rich flavored, red-fleshed round beets. The abundant vitamin-rich leaves, striped with red, are delicious quickly braised or fresh in salads.Regular price $3.69Sale price $3.69Unit price per -
Lawn & Patio 'Cherry Belle' Organic Radish
Favorite variety that resists bolting and maintains its crisp, white interior longer. Mild flavor complements summer salads and dips.Regular price $3.69Sale price $3.69Unit price per -
Lawn & Patio 'Evergreen Bunching' Organic Green Onion
The salad’s best friend. A favorite for slicing, bunching or as table onions with mild flavor and a crisp texture. This fast growing heirloom variety is ready to pull in just 50 to 60 days.Regular price $3.69Sale price $3.69Unit price per -
'Renegade' Organic Spinach
Renegade produces vigorous, rich green, tender leaves with great flavor. Plants are slow bolting for a longer harvest season. Great for fresh salads or to steam quickly and enjoy. Ready in about 44 days!Regular price $3.69Sale price $3.69Unit price per -
'Tendersweet' Organic Carrot
One of the sweetest bunching carrots you can grow. Long slender carrots grow to about 8-10 inches long. Deep orange roots are crisp, sweet and almost coreless.Regular price $3.69Sale price $3.69Unit price per -
'Dinosaur Lacinato' Organic Kale
Wonderful variety known for its distinctive blue-green crinkled leaves, tender texture and sweet flavor. Pick young for fresh salads. Best in cool weather; plants handle frost well for extended harvesting.Regular price $3.69Sale price $3.69Unit price per -
Organic Heirloom Chives
(Allium schoenoprasum)
An essential for every herb garden, chives thrive in any sunny location. Fast-growing leaves topped by delicate purple flowers impart a mild onion flavor to any dish. Perennial.Regular price $3.69Sale price $3.69Unit price per -
Top Flavor Carrots Napoli
START SEEDS OUTDOORS
In spring once danger of hard frost is past, sow seeds in full sun in finely worked, fertile soil. Sow 1/4 inch deep and 1/2 inch apart in rows 8 inches apart, or broadcast thinly in beds and cover lightly. Keep seedbed evenly moist as carrots can be slow to germinate, emerging over 10 to 20 days. If first sowing comes up unevenly, replant right away as seedlings catch up quickly. Be sure to thin young carrots several times so seedlings are about 2 inches apart and have room to size up.
GROWING NOTES
Carrots like well worked soil and need consistent moisture to grow well. If your soil tends to dry out, cover seedbed with floating row cover to help retain moisture during the germination period and water right through it. Keep carrots well watered and thinned. For a late season crop, sow again 3 months before first expected frost.
HARVEST AND USE
Let young carrots size up and color fully to orange before harvesting for best flavor. Saute or steam just until tender crisp and serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice, sweet butter and fresh dill; or try buttered and glazed with a little maple syrup or honey.
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