25 Days
40 Seeds
A very popular radish for the last 100 years and is found at many farmers markets. This 1″ globe shaped radish has a deep red skin and crisp white flesh that is tasty and mild. Grows very quickly with small tops and will produce in almost any environment.
Growing Directions
Sow seeds 1/4-1/2″ deep 2-3″ apart in full sun when ground is warm and all chance of frost has past. For continual harvests, sow seeds every couple of weeks.
55 Days
40 Seeds
Evidence of this heirloom beet date back to the early 1800’s. These delicious 2″ globes of sunshine yellow are sweeter and milder than most beets and won’t stain everything. Fresh in salads or even cooked, they will stay sweet and silky. The tops/greens are fantastic fresh or cooked too! Root will not get earthy and woody when overgrown.
Growing Directions
Soak seeds for 24 hours. Sow seeds 1/2″ deep 1″ apart, in full sun when ground is warm and heavy frosts have past. Thin to 3-4″ apart. Sow second set of seeds one month later for continual harvest.
90 Days
40 Seeds
Originally developed by Arthur White from Arkport, New York, in 1941. This dwarf variety heavily produces 2″ large dark green, rich fruits on strong 24″ stalks. Great fresh or for freezing.
Growing Directions
Sow seeds 1/4″ deep, indoors 8 weeks before last frost. Transplant or sow directly outdoors 18″-24″ apart in spring, in full sun 2 weeks before last frost. Plants will benefit from adding bone meal/blood meal.
100 Days
25 Seeds
Dating as far back as the 1700’s as “Large Red”, then renamed by onion growers of Wethersfield Massachusetts in the 1850’s. These slightly flattened deep red pleasant pungent flavored onions have concentric circles of red and are loved by gardeners everywhere. These are long day onions suited best for Northern regions where the summer days are long
Growing Directions
Sow seeds 1/4″ deep, indoors 4 weeks before last frost. Transplant or sow directly outdoors 4-6″ apart in full sun, when ground is warm and all chance of frost has past. Will benefit from light shallow weeding and mulching to keep soil temperatures down.
2 years for root crowns to establish.
3 years to harvest.
Harvest will increase exponentially every year.
Plants can produce for 20-30 years
25 Seeds
Originally developed in 1900, the Mary is a variety of Martha, but stronger and is able to harvest earlier. These delicious stalks will produce little ferns the first year and will have some small spears the second year. In the following years production will only get stronger and stronger.
Growing Directions
Soak seeds for 24 hours before sowing 1″ deep, 18′ apart in full sun. Sow in aerated soil with compost and or manure for best results.
60 Days
50 Seeds
An 1800’s French heirloom, this round 1-2″ orange carrot is sweet and easy to grow in even the hardest soil beds. Sought after by gourmet chefs worldwide for its incredible taste and look.
Growing Directions
Sow seeds 1/8-1/4″ deep, 2″ apart in full sun when ground is warm and all chance of frost has past.
50 Days
40 Seeds
Brought to Canada in the 1880’s by Russian fur traders. Also known as “Ragged Jack”, this oak leaf shaped kale stands taller than regular kale at 2-3′. Blueish gray leaves with purple veins, produce a very hardy plant that will grow into late fall and temperatures as low as -20 Celsius! The flavor and sweetness improves with colder weather. The best tasting kale there is.
Growing Directions
Sow seeds 1/4″ deep, indoors 6 weeks before last frost. Transplant or sow directly 12-18″ apart outdoors 2 weeks before last frost in full sun. Benefits from deep consistent watering.
70 Days
25 Seeds
Originally introduced in 1934, this sweet pepper will produce lots of 6″ x 4″ fruits on a sturdy 18″ plant. With thick, firm sweet flesh, this versatile pepper is easily grown by even the most novice gardeners in short season areas. Great for all applications, including stuffing and can be eaten when unripe as green peppers or fully ripened as red peppers.
Growing Directions
Sow seeds 1/4″ deep, indoors 6 weeks before last frost. Transplant or sow directly outdoors 18-24″ apart in full sun, when ground is warm and after all chance of frost has past. Plants will benefit from an organic fertilizer. Green fruits will turn red when fully ripe.
75 Days
40 Seeds
Developed by Ferry Morse Co. in 1947 from the original Snowball from 1878. These 6″, 3-5 lb. tight heavy heads are snow white from the leaves curling over the head protecting it from the sun.
Growing Directions
Sow seeds 1/4″ deep, indoors 4-6 weeks before last heavy frost. Transplant or sow directly 18″ apart in full sun, when all chance of heavy frost has past. Plants will benefit from addition of blood and bone meal to soil.
25 Seeds
65 Days
Originally bred in Florida and introduced in 2003 by Vincent Sapp from Tomato Grower’s Supply. Although not an old world strain, this open pollinated strain has become very popular among tomato growers and rarely makes it from the plant to the house before being gobbled up. This indeterminate cherry tomato yields large amounts of sweet, rich, intense black tomato tasting 1″ fruits all season long.
Growing Directions
Sow seeds 1/4″ deep, indoors 4-5 weeks before last frost. Transplant or sow directly outdoors 2-3′ apart in full sun when ground is warm and all chance of frost has past. Plants will benefit from an organic fertilizer.
