Seeds and Supplies

(Crisphead Type) 1775 Heirloom Vegetable. The classic heading lettuce was first introduced in 1894! A compact, medium headed lettuce with very few outer leaves and a large ice-white heart. Exceedingly crisp, succulent and tender leaves. An all-time winner! An even supply of soil moisture is essential for best head development. How to Grow 880 seed/gram. Lettuce is a sun-loving cool weather crop that grows best in organic, well drained soil. Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, then every two weeks thereafter to ensure a continuous supply. Sow about 3 mm (1/8″) deep in rows 45 cm (18″) apart. Gradually thin seedlings to 30 cm (12″) apart. An even supply of moisture during the entire growth period is imperative for success. Harvest head lettuce by cutting the head off the base just below the lower leaves. Once lettuce bolts (starts to produce a rapidly growing flower stem) leaves become bitter.

Mary Washington Asparagus is a trusted, reliable variety introduced in 1949 that produces vigorous, medium green, mouth-watering spears that are excellent fresh or quite suitable for freezing. It is an heirloom vegetable that is one of the older and more common asparagus varieties, with good resistance to asparagus rust and wilt. When fully established, asparagus plants can produce yields for 20 years or more. Mary Washington Asparagus Seeds 1100 contains 50 seeds/gram for planting. Your asparagus seeds may be started indoors for one year, before being transplanted to a garden bed with deep, well-composted soil. To keep them growing well, you should mulch your plants with composted material each spring — and you will be enjoying delicious asparagus spears for years to come! Read our guide on how to grow asparagus to learn more. How to Grow Asparagus Seeds Site: Select a sunny site with well-drained soil and work in large amounts of composted manure up to 12″ deep. A soil pH in the range of 6.5 to 7.5 is ideal. Planting: Soak your asparagus seeds in water for 2 days, then sow seeds 2.5 cm (1″) deep and 12.5 cm (5″) apart in rows 45 to 60 cm (18-24″) apart. Thinning: Thin the seedlings to 15 cm (6″) apart when they are 7.5 cm (3″) tall. Transplanting: During mid-spring in the second year, transplant the 1-year-old roots 45 cm (18″) apart in rows 1 m (40″) apart. Harvesting: It is best to wait until the third year after sowing to take a regular harvest. Upkeep: Each spring, mulch established plants with compost and work in large amounts of composted manure 30 cm (12″) deep. Feed with a general-purpose vegetable fertilizer such as granular 4-12- 8 or soluble 20-20-20.

(English Type) Heirloom Vegetable. A shelling variety on fast growing vines 60 cm (24″) high that produce long, bright green pods containing up to 10 very sweet peas. Excellent fresh or frozen – in fact this is the number one pea for freezing. Tolerant to Fusarium, powdery mildew and leaf curl. How to Grow Peas are a cool weather crop and can be sown from early April through to mid- May when the soil temperature is between 10-16 C (50-60 F). Fall crops are possible in hardiness zones 6 & 7. Sow in double rows spaced 25 cm (10″) with the seed 6.5 cm (2.5″) apart within the row and 1.25-2.5 cm (1/2-1″) deep. Space each set of double rows 75 cm (2.5′) apart. Peas can also be sown in blocks 120 cm (48″) square with the seeds spaced 6.5 cm (2.5″) apart within the block. Sow successive crops 10-14 days apart for extended harvests. Keep the soil evenly moist during the germination period or emergence will be spotty. You can stake or support row planted bush varieties for easier picking – climbing varieties definitely need to be supported. Avoid the use of high nitrogen fertilizers. Once flowering starts, it is important to keep the plants well watered to produce a good harvest. As the pods mature, pick daily to enjoy their peak flavour and to encourage more pods to form. Careful cultivation between rows is recommended to increase harvest yield. Removing clover and other non-crop legumes from the vicinity of the pea crop will reduce pest problems.

HEIRLOOM. An older, smaller variety of the Connecticut Field pumpkin. Full Description Small Sugar is even better for pies than its larger cousin Connecticut Field pumpkin. When Mr. Burpee offered it in 1887 he said: "A very prolific and handsome little pumpkin; usual size about 10" in diameter; skin is a deep orange-yellow. It is very fine-grained, sweet and sugary, and keeps well."

Heirloom Vegetable. This delicious tasting member of the onion family produces leaves that are a medium green with a nicely elongated stem 20-22.5 cm (8-9″) long and 5-7.5 cm (2-3″) thick. The mild tasting, white stems are absolutely delicious in stews, soups and other dishes. Serve this variety baked in parchment for a tasty treat. An essential component in European cuisine. Introduced in 1834. How to Grow Leeks are a long season plant so start seed indoors in February and early March. Sow the seed 7 mm (1/4″) deep in a soil-less medium and keep at 20 C (68 F) during germination and growth. Transplant seedlings outside later in the spring when they are around 20 cm (8″) tall. Space the transplants 10-15 cm (4-6″) apart in rows 30-45 cm (12-18″) apart. Seed can also be sown directly into the garden in April through June.

The Marvel of Four Seasons is a French butterhead lettuce with bibb-type rosette leaves. This butterhead, also known as Merveille des Quatre Saisons, is tasty and beautiful. The Marvel of Four Seasons has a robust shape with leaves ranging in bronze, gold, red and green.

CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Chioggia Guardsmark Organic beet seeds are a striking Italian heirloom variety with light-red, smooth round roots and bright pink and white alternating rings inside. These sweet beets (pronounced kee-OH-jee-ah) are about 5cm (2") in diameter with mild green leaves and pale red stems. Interestingly, each red ring in the cross section of these beets represents one lunar month of growth.

Brittle Wax Yellow Bush Bean Seeds 1150 Heirloom Vegetable. This old time gem was first introduced around 1900! Round, fleshy, brittle, medium yellow pods about 15 cm (6″) long have a rich flavour. Erect, bushy plants bear an abundance of the tender string-less pods at an early date. Anyone who likes fresh bush beans should definitely try this variety! White Seed. This product is part of the Yellow Bush Beans Collection. How to Grow Beans tolerate a wide range of soil types. Their best growth is in light, organic, well drained soil with a pH of about 6.5. Beans have a distinct dislike for cold, wet soils, so sow seed only after the soil has warmed to at least 16 C (60 F). Sow 2.5 cm (1″) deep and 8 cm (3″) apart in rows spaced 45 to 70 cm (18 to 28″) apart. To ensure a continuous harvest, sow bush-type varieties every 10 days until mid-July. Keep beans evenly watered, particularly when the plants are in flower and when production of the pods start. Avoid the use of high nitrogen fertilizer. Nitrogen promotes excessive foliage. Avoid disturbing beans when leaves are damp to reduce the incidence of disease.

Sweet Type. Exceptionally large 22 cm (9″) long ears that are almost 5 cm (2.5″) in diameter! This 18-row variety has superior holding quality and is resistant to both rust and common dwarf mosaic. How to Grow When planting in rows, space the seed 10-15 cm (4-6″) apart, later thinning to 20-30 cm (8-12″) apart with the rows 55-75 cm (22-30″) apart. To ensure proper pollination, plant at least 3 to 4 rows. Corn can also be planted with 3 to 4 seeds per hill in hills spaced 30 cm (12″) apart. Plant 250 gr (1/2 lb) to a 30 m (100′) row; 4.5-6.8 kg (10-15 lbs) per acre. Work in a good general vegetable fertilizer at planting, keep weeds under control and the soil evenly watered through the season.

A mix of small, early types. Attractive, early-maturing types including a small Apple, Pear, Spoon, Nest Egg, White Crown of Thorns, Yellow Warted, Small Orange, Flat Striped, and others. Inedible fruits are dried and used for decorating

A very interesting gourd that resembles a small crown. Vines can grow to 1.2-2.4 m (6-8’) long and produce many beautiful gourds of varying colors including orange, white, yellow, lime-green and dark-green, and they can be striped or bi-colored as well. Inedible fruits are dried and used for decorating

Crimson Sweet produces round melons averaging 25 lbs. (11 kg) with light green and dark green stripes. This melon is even prettier on the inside, with exceptionally deep red flesh that's sweet and luscious. Crimson Sweet vines need room to grow, spreading up to 10 ft. Maturity 85 days

Peppermint is an attractive Swiss chard that add striking color to your baby leaf mixes or it can be grown to full maturity to offer an unusual and showy chard. The savoyed leaves are dark green with white veins and contrast well with the petioles that are white with pink stripes. Peppermint has good uniformity in the field and has shown good regrowth after cutting. Baby leaf harvest can begin in 33-35 days.

Golden Summer Crookneck is a bush type plant produces copious yields of buttery-yellow squash with narrow curved neck. This squash is very tender and full of flavor. Golden summer turns deeper yellow as it matures. Best harvested when 8" long

Smooth, tender flesh that is sweet, bright orange, and excellent for baking, mashing, and pies. Superior appearance and eating quality when compared to other varieties of this type. Can be consumed right at maturity. Vigorous, short vine. Avg. weight: 3–5 lb. Avg. 3–4 fruits/plant. AAS winner

90 days to harvest. The tough slightly warty fruits of this heritage variety have bronze-green rinds. The orange yellow flesh is very thick, dry, and nicely sweet. Averages 12'' long by 8'' wide

Turk's Turban squash seeds are a highly productive HEIRLOOM plants yield several brightly coloured, attractive gourds to 25cm (10") across. Fair quality for baking and stuffing, the bright red, white and green squashes also look stunning in fall displays as decorative gourds or on the market table.

Sparkler White Tip Radish grows 4.5 cm (1 3/4") nearly round scarlet roots with white tips. These crisp radish snap with a delightful peppery flavor for spice-craving tastebuds. This cool weather crop is also an excellent keeper.

50 days. (Japanese Daikon) Best variety for fall harvests. Long 16 in/40cm, tapered 2 1/2 in./51/4 cm thick, crisp, pure white roots have white necks, medium/tall tops. Pungent/mild hot taste. Tolerant to Mosaic Virus, Fusarium and heat.

A good selection for carving at halloween How to Grow Pumpkin is a hot weather crop. They need full sun and deep, rich, well drained, organic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. Before planting, work in lots of compost. Sow seed directly outdoors in late May through early June 2.5 cm (1″) deep in hills 2.4 m (8′) apart with 4-6 seeds per hill. After germination, thin to 3 plants per hill. Seed can be started indoors 3 weeks before the plant out date. Pumpkins do not transplant well–use paper or fibre pots that can be set directly in the soil. For competition sized pumpkins, allow only two pumpkins per plant to mature. Protect mature pumpkins from frost and cold temperatures.