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Lettuce - Marvel of Four Seasons

2024-07-23T10:30:16-07:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Lettuce seeds
Price: 1.99 - 5.99 (2 variants)

Marvel of Four Seasons lettuce plant, also known as Lactuca sativa, is a popular variety of lettuce that is highly sought after by gardeners and salad enthusiasts. This unique lettuce variety is known for its beautiful red and green leaves, making it a visually appealing addition to any garden or salad bowl.

Marvel of Four Seasons lettuce is a cool-season crop that thrives in mild climates and can be grown in both spring and fall. It is a loose-leaf lettuce variety, which means that the leaves grow in a loose, open head rather than forming a tight, compact head like other lettuce varieties.

One of the key features of Marvel of Four Seasons lettuce is its exceptional taste. The leaves have a delicate, buttery flavor with a slight hint of bitterness, making it a versatile ingredient in salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Its crisp texture adds a refreshing crunch to any dish.

Growing Marvel of Four Seasons lettuce is relatively easy, making it a great choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. It prefers well-drained soil and requires regular watering to keep the soil moist. This lettuce variety can be grown in containers, raised beds, or directly in the ground.

When planting Marvel of Four Seasons lettuce, it is important to sow the seeds thinly and cover them with a thin layer of soil. The seeds should be spaced about 6 inches apart to allow room for the plants to grow. It is recommended to provide the plants with partial shade to protect them from excessive heat.

Harvesting Marvel of Four Seasons lettuce is a rewarding experience. The leaves can be harvested individually as needed or the entire plant can be harvested at once. To harvest the leaves, simply cut them off at the base using a sharp knife or scissors. The plant will continue to produce new leaves, allowing for multiple harvests throughout the growing season.

Marvel of Four Seasons lettuce is not only a delicious and visually appealing addition to your garden, but it is also packed with nutritional benefits. It is a good source of vitamins A and K, as well as folate and fiber. Adding this lettuce variety to your diet can contribute to a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Marvel of Four Seasons lettuce is a fantastic choice for your garden. Its beautiful appearance, delicious taste, and nutritional benefits make it a must-have for any lettuce lover. Start growing your own Marvel of Four Seasons lettuce today and enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own fresh, homegrown lettuce.

Click here for our complete Lettuce grow guide

Sprouts/Microgreens - Pea, Brown Speckled

2023-10-07T14:47:05-07:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Sprouting seeds
Price: 2.99 - 9.99 (4 variants)

Organic
Ready to eat as a sprout just a soon as they pop.
Sweet and delicious in salads and casseroles.
Day to Maturity | 3-7 days

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Carrot - Purple Haze, 8" Long

2023-05-18T08:37:28-07:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Carrot seeds
Price: 2.99 - 6.99 (2 variants)

The Purple Haze Carrot (Daucus carota) is dark purple on the outside and bright orange on the inside. Fun when sliced into coins. Grows 6"-8" with tapered roots, good texture, and sweet flavor. Half-hardy to frost and light freezes. Good steamed, roasted, and fresh.

F1 hybrid
Sweet and crunchy
Size: 6"-8" long
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Days to maturity: 70-75
Can be harvested sooner for mini sized carrots

Good companion plants: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chives, Lettuce, Onion, Parsley, Peas, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Tomato

SEED PLANTING TIPS

Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
Spacing between plants: 2" apart
Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Germination soil temps: 65F-85F
Soil needs: 6.0-6.8 pH
Sun needs: Full sun
Hardiness: Half-hardy to frost and light freezes
Planting season: Spring, fall
# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 16 plants per sq. ft.
Days to maturity: 70-75 days

Pepper (Hot) - NuMex, Twilight 🔥🔥🔥 (HYBRID)

2023-05-17T11:12:22-07:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Hot Pepper Seeds
Price: 1.99 - 4.99 (2 variants)

The NuMex Twilight Pepper may be slow to mature, but when it does, it’s full of surprises. Small 2" fruits start out purple rather than green, then ripen through yellow, orange, and red. The peppers point up toward the sky, like flowers, and all four colors adorn the compact 1'-2' plant at the same time, turning this edible ornamental into a living bouquet of salty, slightly bitter peppers so blistering hot, you’ll want to report them to the sheriff. Plant several close together as a border, or grow one in a special pot on the patio. Use as you would any other criminally hot pepper.

Very high yields
Edible ornamental
Salty, slightly bitter flavor
Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Pepper length: 1"-2"
Scoville heat units (SHU): 30,000-50,000/hot
Plant support: None
Depth to plant seeds: 1/8" deep
Spacing between plants: 6"-12" apart
Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
Sun needs: Full sun
Frost hardy: No
Planting season: Spring, summer
# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 2-4 plants per sq. ft.
Days to maturity: 90-120 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

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Pepper (Hot) - Big Jim 🔥 (HYBRID)

2023-05-17T11:10:48-07:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Hot Pepper Seeds
Price: 1.99 - 5.49 (2 variants)

The Big Jim Pepper is the world’s largest pepper variety, with a fruit that can grow to 14" or longer. Typically in the 6"-10" range, these wide, tapered summer icicles grow on compact plants and ripen from lime green to smoky crimson. Sweet and flavorful with a pleasurable crackle of heat. When roasted or grilled, the thick skin slips off easily, leaving tender, juicy, meaty flesh. If you do grow a Jim that needs a tape measure, fill one full of ham and havarti or crab and cream cheese, and feed your entire family plus a neighbor kid.

Heat tolerant
Juicy and spicy
Harvest any color
Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Pepper length: 6"-14" long!
Scoville heat units (SHU): 2,000-3,000/mild to medium
Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
Sun needs: Full sun
Frost hardy: No
Planting season: Spring, summer
# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
Days to maturity: 75-80 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

Sprouts/Microgreens - Bean, Mung

2023-04-23T09:52:23-07:00

	Vendor: SeedsNow Type: All Sprouting seeds Price: 2.99 - 9.99 (3 variants)
These delicious sprouts are popular and common as an integral part of Asian cuisine. Mung bean sprouts are quite thick and are crunchy with a nutty taste – mild and fresh. These can be served with salads, sprinkled as crunchy toppings, used in stir-fry, or simply enjoyed by themselves.

Angelica (Wild Celery / Holy Ghost)

2023-03-11T10:03:28-08:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Angelica Seeds
Price: 0.99 - 5.99 (2 variants)

Angelica (Angelica archangelica), also called Wild Celery and Holy Ghost, is a fragrant herb in the carrot family. Like a carrot, it’s a biennial that flowers the second year, and it has a long thick root. But it’s not a carrot. For starters, it tastes like licorice. And the plant can grow to 4'-6' tall. It prefers cooler weather and growing near running water, so congrats if you’re gardening along the riverbanks of Utopia. The rest of us can just grow it in dappled shade and make sure the soil doesn’t dry out.

The flowers, leaves, seeds, stems, and roots are all edible. Peel the young, hollow, purple-tinged stems and use like celery, use the leaves like spinach, or make a tea from the leaves, flowers, seeds, and roots.

As a medicinal herb, Angelica has been used to treat anxiety, bladder infections, bronchitis, colds, cough, fever, flatulence, indigestion, insomnia, heartburn, lack of appetite, poor circulation, respiratory issues, typhus, and upset stomach.

Mild licorice flavor

All parts are edible

Culinary and medicinal

Good fresh and cooked

As a companion plant, it attracts all sorts of friendly pollinators and beneficial insects.

⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.

SEED PLANTING TIPS

Botanical name: Angelica archangelica
Life cycle: Herbaceous biennial
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Planting season: Spring, fall
Days to maturity: 1-2 years; can begin harvesting when 6" tall
Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
Days to germinate (sprout): 14-28 days
Germination soil temps: 60F-65F
Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, silty, moist, well-drained
Soil pH: 4.5-7.4
Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
Water needs: High - keep soil moist
Cold stratify: Yes
Frost tolerant: Yes
Heat tolerant: No
Drought tolerant: No
Deer resistant: No
Culinary use: Yes
Medicinal use: Yes

Shiso, Red (Perilla Leaf, Japanese Basil)

2023-02-02T08:51:29-08:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Basil seeds
Price: 2.99 - 5.99 (2 variants)

Red Shiso (Perilla frutescens), also called Perilla Leaf and Japanese Basil, is an herb in the mint family with large, deep purple, wrinkled, serrated leaves. Much stronger and spicier than Green Shiso, the crunchy leaves are used mainly in salads, for pickling, and as a natural food coloring. Used extensively in Japanese cuisine, it has a fresh minty-basil flavor with notes of clove and cumin, and a bitter, astringent finish. Pairs well with fish, rice, noodles, and vegetables, especially cucumbers. Also a medicinal herb with antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. Its rhizome root can become invasive, so best grown in a container.

Mint-basil-clove-cumin flavor
Full sun
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Days to maturity: 80-85 days

Good companion plants: Arugula, Basil, Bok Choy, Parsley, Tomato

Shiso, Green (Perilla Leaf, Japanese Basil)

2023-02-02T08:49:06-08:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Basil seeds
Price: 2.99 - 5.99 (2 variants)

Green Shiso (Perilla frutescens), also called Perilla Leaf and Japanese Basil, is an herb in the mint family with large, bright green, wrinkled, serrated leaves. Not as spicy as Red Shiso. Used extensively in Japanese cuisine, it has a fresh minty-basil flavor with notes of clove and cumin, and a bitter, astringent finish. Pairs well with fish, rice, noodles, and vegetables, especially cucumbers. Also a medicinal herb with antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. Its rhizome root can become invasive, so best grown in a container.

Mint-basil-clove-cumin flavor
Full sun
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Days to maturity: 80-85 days

Good companion plants: Arugula, Basil, Bok Choy, Parsley, Tomato

Pea - Alaska Early (Earliest of All)

2023-01-03T08:19:00-08:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Pea seeds
Price: 1.99 - 4.99 (2 variants)

The Alaska Early Pea (Pisum sativum), originally named Earliest of All, has a lot of great qualities. As you can guess, it’s one of the earliest to produce in only 55 days. It’s a semi-dwarf frost-tolerant bush variety that grows to only 2'-3' tall and doesn’t require staking. And it produces lots of 2"-3" pods with 5-8 small, plump, smooth, peas inside. Nice flavor that isn’t too sweet. It was renamed in the late 1800s after the steamship Alaska. Can be grown in Alaska, the lower 48, and Hawaii.

Not too sweet
Full sun
High yields
Early maturity—55 days
Good for containers

Good companion plants: Bean, Carrot, Cucumber, Parsley, Pepper, Sage, Spinach, Squash, Strawberry, Thyme

SEED PLANTING TIPS

Botanical name: Pisum sativum
Hardiness zones: 2-11
Pea type: English/shelling - remove peas from pod before eating
Growth habit: Bush - no support
Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
Spacing between plants: 2"-3" apart
Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Germination soil temps: 40F-85F
Soil needs: Clay, sandy, loamy, chalky, rich, moist, well-drained
Soil pH: 5.5-7.0
Sun needs: Full sun
Frost tolerant: Yes
# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 8 plants per sq. ft.
Days to maturity: 55-60 days

Pea - Green Arrow

2023-01-03T08:12:47-08:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Pea seeds
Price: 1.99 - 4.99 (2 variants)

The Green Arrow Pea (Pisum sativum) is an old English heirloom shelling pea. A semi-dwarf frost-tolerant bush variety that grows to only 2'-3' tall and doesn't require staking. High yields for a compact plant. Produces lots of 4"-5" pods with 9-11 plump, tender, sweet peas inside. Delicious fresh or cooked, if you don’t eat them all before you make it into the house.

Sweet and tender
Full sun
High yields
Good fresh or cooked
Good for containers

Good companion plants: Bean, Carrot, Cucumber, Parsley, Pepper, Sage, Spinach, Squash, Strawberry, Thyme

SEED PLANTING TIPS

Hardiness zones: 2-11
Planting season: Spring
Pea type: English/shelling - remove peas from pod before eating
Growth habit: Bush - no support
Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
Spacing between plants: 2"-3" apart
Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Germination soil temps: 40F-85F
Soil needs: Clay, sandy, loamy, chalky, rich, moist, well-drained
Soil pH: 5.5-7.0
Sun needs: Full sun
Frost tolerant: Yes
# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 8 plants per sq. ft.
Days to maturity: 65-70 days

Carrot - Paris Market, 2" Round

2022-12-17T13:15:17-08:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Carrot seeds
Price: 2.99 - 6.99 (2 variants)

The Paris Market Carrot (Daucus carota) is a tender, adorable 2" round carrot with very sweet flavor. Grows well in containers, shallow beds, and rocky soil. Half-hardy to frost and light freezes. Good steamed, roasted, and fresh.

Very sweet and crunchy
Size: 2" in diameter
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Days to maturity: 35 days

Good companion plants: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chives, Lettuce, Onion, Parsley, Peas, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Tomato

SEED PLANTING TIPS

Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
Spacing between plants: 2" apart
Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Germination soil temps: 65F-85F
Soil needs: 6.0-6.8 pH
Sun needs: Full sun
Hardiness: Half-hardy to frost and light freezes
Planting season: Spring, fall
# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 16 plants per sq. ft.
Days to maturity: 70-75 days

Carrot - Lunar White, 12" Long

2022-12-17T13:06:10-08:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Carrot seeds
Price: 2.99 - 6.99 (2 variants)

The Lunar White Carrot (Daucus carota) is a creamy-white carrot with a small core and mild, sweet flavor that grows 8"-12" long. Harvest sooner for smaller carrots. Half-hardy to frost and light freezes. Good steamed, roasted, and fresh.

Sweet, mild flavor
Size: 8"-12" long
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Days to maturity: 70-75
Can be harvested sooner for mini carrots

Good companion plants: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chives, Lettuce, Onion, Parsley, Peas, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Tomato

SEED PLANTING TIPS

Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
Spacing between plants: 2" apart
Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Germination soil temps: 65F-85F
Soil needs: 6.0-6.8 pH
Sun needs: Full sun
Hardiness: Half-hardy to frost and light freezes
Planting season: Spring, fall
# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 16 plants per sq. ft.
Days to maturity: 70-75 days

Epazote (Mexican Herb)

2022-12-15T10:09:15-08:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Epazote Seeds
Price: 2.99 - 6.99 (2 variants)

Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides) is a culinary herb with a lemony green color and serrated leaves, traditionally used to add a bold umami-type depth to Mexican cuisine. Its flavor has been described as a mix of mint and savory with a bit of camphor or turpentine thrown in. An acquired taste. As a companion plant, it attracts beneficial insects and masks the scent of other plants that suffer from pest damage. Also used medicinally to help with stomach upset and to combat intestinal parasites. Can become invasive, so best grown in a container.

Easy to grow
Culinary and medicinal uses
Days to germinate (sprout): 5-7 days
Quick maturity—only 40 days

Good companion plants: Bean, Carrot, Pea, Squash, Tomato

Bean, Bush - Golden Wax

2022-12-12T14:04:36-08:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Bean seeds
Price: 2.99 - 5.99 (2 variants)

The Golden Wax Bush Bean is a beautiful buttery treat in the garden. With its long, straight yellow pods, this heavy producing stringless bean is easy to cook or can. Grow these alongside Borlotti Bush Beans and Roy a l Burgundy Bush Beans for an artistic change from the usual green beans.

Easy to grow
Stringless variety
Produces long 5"-7" pods
Buttery wax bean flavor

SEED PLANTING TIPS

Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
Spacing between plants: 4"-6" apart
Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
Days to germinate (sprout): 10-14 days
Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
Sun needs: Full sun
Frost hardy: No
Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
Days to maturity: 65-75 days

Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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Tomato - Thessaloniki (Indeterminate)

2022-12-10T18:42:28-08:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Tomato Seeds
Price: 2.99 - 5.49 (2 variants)

The Thessaloniki Tomato is a Greek heirloom. A tomato so epic that Homer could have written an ode to its plump round fruits that ripen from golden yellow to vivid red, high yields in high temps, and a rich, earthy flavor that’s well-balanced between sweet and acidic. This one’s a keeper, both in the garden and on the countertop. By the time you eat a few of these, you may even be able to pronounce it.

Well-balanced flavor
Heat tolerant
Early producer
Stores well

SEED PLANTING INFO

Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
Growth type: Indeterminate, trellis support, regular pruning
Tomato size: Medium
Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
Spacing between plants: 24" apart
Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
Sun needs: Full sun
Frost hardy: No
Planting season: Spring, summer
# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
Days to maturity: 75-80 days

Click here to view our full Tomato grow guide

Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

Carrot - Solar Yellow, 7" Long

2022-12-10T13:43:15-08:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Carrot seeds
Price: 2.99 - 6.99 (2 variants)

The Solar Yellow Carrot (Daucus carota) is a sunny yellow carrot with a crispy crunch and a flavor slightly sweeter than the orange ones. Grows 7" long with a tapered root. Harvest sooner for small carrots. Half-hardy to frost and light freezes.

Sweet and crunchy
Size: 7" long
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Days to maturity: 75-80

Good companion plants: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chives, Lettuce, Onion, Parsley, Peas, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Tomato

SEED PLANTING TIPS

Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
Spacing between plants: 2" apart
Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Germination soil temps: 65F-85F
Soil needs: 6.0-6.8 pH
Sun needs: Full sun
Hardiness: Half-hardy to frost and light freezes
Planting season: Spring, fall
# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 16 plants per sq. ft.
Days to maturity: 70-75 days

Squash (Winter) - Banana, Pink JUMBO

2022-12-07T05:03:11-08:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Squash Seeds
Price: 2.99 - 6.99 (2 variants)

The Pink Banana Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima) is a jumbo cylindrical winter squash that can grow to more than 4' long, 1' in diameter, and 50 lbs!!! Flavor and texture is best when it’s about 30" and 30 lbs, or harvest as a summer squash when 6"-8" long, and a fingernail can pierce the skin. Prolific producer with a vining growth habit. Pinkish orange skin and yellow-orange flesh that is sweet, firm, dry, and not stringy. With a flavor similar to Acorn Squash, it can be used as a substitute. Great for baking, canning, roasting.

Sweet and firm
High yields
JUMBO 30 lbs-50 lbs
Harvest early for summer squash

Good companion plants: Bean, Dill, Epazote, Marigold, Pea, Pepper, Sage, Thyme

Though considered a vegetable in cooking, botanically speaking, squash is a fruit (being the receptacle for the plant's seeds). Squash can be served fresh (in salads) and cooked (squash stuffed with meat, fried squash, baked squash).

SEED PLANTING TIPS

Botanical name: Cucurbita maxima
Hardiness zones: 3-11
Planting season: Spring, summer
Squash size: Ginormous
Growth habit: Vine (12'-15' long), trellis support or generous bed/ground space
Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
Spacing between plants: 10'-12' apart
Spacing between rows: 10'-15' apart
Days to germinate (sprout): 5-10 days
Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
Soil needs: Loamy, rich, moist, well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Sun needs: Full sun
Frost tolerant: No
Days to maturity: Appx. 100 days

Squash (Winter) - Queensland Blue

2022-12-07T05:00:26-08:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Squash Seeds
Price: 2.99 - 5.99 (2 variants)

The Queensland Blue Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima) is an Australian Blue pumpkin with beautiful blue-green skin, gray foliage, and bright orange flesh that’s fragrant, meaty, and sweet. Deeply ribbed, slightly flattened, and can weigh 8 lbs-20 lbs. Dependable producer with a vining growth habit. Keeps for up to 6 months under proper storage conditions. Great for baking, canning, and roasting.

Sweet and firm
High yields
Dependable producer
Good keeper

SEED PLANTING TIPS

Botanical name: Cucurbita maxima
Hardiness zones: 3-11
Planting season: Spring, summer
Squash size: Large
Growth habit: Vine (6'-10' long), trellis support or generous bed/ground space
Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
Spacing between plants: 10'-12' apart
Spacing between rows: 10'-15' apart
Days to germinate (sprout): 5-10 days
Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
Soil needs: Loamy, rich, moist, well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Sun needs: Full sun
Frost tolerant: No
Days to maturity: 100-120 days

Good companion plants: Bean, Dill, Epazote, Marigold, Pea, Pepper, Sage, Thyme

Sweet Woodruff (Sweet-Scented Bedstraw)

2022-12-05T07:16:05-08:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Bee Balm Seeds
Price: 2.99 - 5.99 (2 variants)

Sweet Woodruff, also called Sweet-Scented Bedstraw, is a fast-growing, mat-forming herb and groundcover with dark green leaves and small, white, waxy, star-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. When crushed or cut, and especially dried, it has a grassy vanilla fragrance. Prefers partial to full shade, even under a Black Walnut tree. Add the leaves to fruit salads, jellies, and herbal teas, and use the flowers as an adorable and edible garnish. Reseeding and shallow runner roots enable it to spread easily.

Grassy vanilla fragrance
Culinary and medicinal
Can be invasive
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

As a companion plant, it attracts all sorts of friendly pollinators to the garden.

As a medicinal herb, Sweet Woodruff has been used internally to treat congestion, insomnia, migraine headaches, nerve pain, and water retention, and externally to treat burns, wounds, and swelling.

⚠️ Contains naturally occurring coumarin and should not be ingested in large quantities if you are taking medication for circulatory disorders or are pregnant.

⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.

SEED PLANTING TIPS

Botanical name: Galium odoratum
Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Planting season: Spring, fall, winter
Days to maturity: 90-120 days
Depth to plant seeds: 1/4" deep
Days to germinate (sprout): 10-200 days
Germination soil temps: 60F-70F
Spacing between plants: 8"-12" apart
Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, rich, moist, well-drained
Soil pH: 4.3-8.3
Sun needs: Full shade, part shade
Water needs: Average
Cold stratify: Yes
Frost tolerant: Yes
Heat tolerant: No
Drought tolerant: No
Deer resistant: Yes
Culinary use: Yes
Medicinal use: Yes

Sprouts/Microgreens - Bean, Adzuki

2022-10-13T12:00:06-07:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Sprouting seeds
Price: 2.99 - 13.99 (4 variants)

Certified Kosher by Chabad House of Western Michigan.
Certified Organic.

The Adzuki Bean (Vigna angularis) has been grown in the Far East for centuries.
Adzuki beans are one of Japan’s largest crops, with annual consumption of over 120,000 metric tons.
Adzuki beans are often sprouted for only one day, mixed with other sprouts and called a "Crispy Mix" or "Crunchy Mix."
They are commonly used throughout Asia in a variety of ways.

Carrot - Snow White, 7" Long

2022-09-22T07:00:13-07:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Carrot seeds
Price: 2.99 - 6.99 (2 variants)

The Snow White Carrot (Daucus carota) is a creamy white carrot with a crispy crunch and mild, sweet flavor. Grows 7" long with a tapered root. Harvest sooner for small carrots. Half-hardy to frost and light freezes. Good steamed, roasted, and fresh.

Sweet and crunchy
Size: 7" long
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Days to maturity: 70-75

Good companion plants: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chives, Lettuce, Onion, Parsley, Peas, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Tomato

SEED PLANTING TIPS

Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
Spacing between plants: 2" apart
Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
Germination soil temps: 65F-85F
Soil needs: 6.0-6.8 pH
Sun needs: Full sun
Hardiness: Half-hardy to frost and light freezes
Planting season: Spring, fall
# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 16 plants per sq. ft.
Days to maturity: 70-75 days

Pea (Snow) - Mammoth Melting Sugar

2022-09-13T03:02:29-07:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Pea seeds
Price: 1.99 - 4.99 (2 variants)

This popular pea variety is sweet, sugary and tender
This edible pod snow pea has made its place in home gardens for many years
These pea pods are some of the biggest ( appx. 4-5")
Makes for an excellent addition to stir fry
Big white flowers are an bonus as they quickly turn into tasty peas
This pea has been so successful it has been considered a commercial variety for generations
Days to Maturity | 65-70 days

Additional Details

Peas are high in vitamin A, vitamin C, B vitamins and lutein. Dry weight is about one-quarter protein and one-quarter sugar.

All-in-One Spring/Summer Garden Variety Pack

2022-06-05T05:25:32-07:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: Variety Packs
Price: 39.99

All-in-One All-in-One Spring/Summer Variety Pack includes an assortment of our 15 most popular varieties that grow best during the spring & summer months.

The seeds are all individually packaged for long-term storage and maximum seed protection.

Includes all of the following varieties:

1. Basil, Genovese (appx. 120 seeds)

Genovese Basil is a classic! It's prized for being sweet with undertones of a spicy flavor. You can't beat it's aroma. These plants grow anywhere from 18"-24" inches and is the variety of choice for making pesto and adding to pizzas.

2. Carrot, Tendersweet (appx. 160 seeds)

One of the sweetest and best tasting carrots you can grow. Skinny 7" tapered roots. Easy to grow. Carrots are a sun-loving plants that also like the cold. Just keep them consistently watered and they'll be happy.

3. Chives (appx. 115 seeds)

Also known as Garlic Chives. A perennial plant that grows narrow, grass-like leaves that have a mild onion-like flavor.- Chives are rich in vitamins A and C, contain trace amounts of sulfur, and are rich in calcium and iron. Used for many culinary creations. Perfect for containers and small spaces. The plant will grow to about 12" tall

4. Cilantro/Coriander (Appx. 80 seeds!)

This slow-bolting strain is grown primarily for its broad, deep green, celery-like, pungent foliage. Used in Oriental and Mexican cuisine. Use seed to flavor meats, pickles and baked goods

5. Cucumber - Marketer (appx. 30 seeds)

The Marketer cucumber is a popular All-America Selections (AAS) Winner! Produces extremely flavorful 9" long dark green cucumbers. Excellent for slicing and salads. Perfect for any sized home garden (and market growers).

6. Mint, Spearmint (appx. 280 seeds)

Spearmint is typically used in teas, jellies, deserts, and salads. Extremely fragrant. Sweet smelling. Mentha spicata. Perennial. Can be used as a garnish on ice cream and drinks.

7. Pea, Oregon Sugar Pod (appx. 280 seeds)

Mammoth type snow pea with excellent flavor and easy to grow Excellent quality, string present as pod matures. Resistant to Enation Virus, Powdery Mildew and Common Pea Wilt. Vine height 16-30". 4" light green pea pods.

8. Pepper, California Wonder Bell Pepper (appx. 280 seeds)

Large yields of large, mostly 4 lobed, thick-walled fruit that is mild and sweet.Day to Maturity: 75 days

9. Pepper, Jalapeno (appx. 25 seeds)

Slightly larger fruit and taller plant with heavy yield. This Jalapeno pepper will produce over a longer period of time. Days to Maturity: 70 days

10. Rosemary (appx. 20 seeds)

Excellent flavor. Extremely fragrant. Perfect to use fresh or dried. Can be used to flavor many culinary varieties such as meats, soups, and sauces. Can be used for treating headaches and known to improve circulation. Perfect for containers. Plant Height: 36"

11. Squash (Summer) - Black Beauty Zucchini (appx. 10 seeds)

An All America Selections (AAS) Winner. The Black Beauty Squash is one of the most popular varieties on the market. Grows as a compact bush size plant (not as a vine). Produces a dark green, glossy fruit, which is long, straight & slender. Firm, very tender, with excellent flavor.

12. Squash (Summer) - Yellow Crookneck (appx. 10 seeds)

The Early Summer Crookneck is a popular Heirloom squash variety that grows extremely quickly - only 45 days!- Grows as a compact bush size plant (not as a vine)- Produces delicious and beautiful yellow 8" long fruits with a thin curving neck- Fast-growing summer squash produces large yields- Perfect for growing in small spaces

13. Thyme (appx. 350 seeds)

Plant spreads to form attractive 8 to 12 inch high mounds.- Aromatic and flavorful leaves- Used to flavor meats, dressings, soups, and stews. Day to Maturity | 80 days

14. Tomato, Red Cherry (appx. 15 seeds)

The Small Red Cherry tomato plant produces a lot of small red tomatoes on a tall plant.- Grows 1 1/4" large, sweet, and firm fruits.- Continues to grow for an extended period of time.- Cherry tomatoes have some of the most excellent flavor.- Very easy to grow.- Indeterminate.

15. Tomato, Roma (appx. 15 seeds)

Excellent yields of bright red, medium-small, large shaped fruits. Popular for cooking, canning, and paste. Very popular variety. Produces vigorous vines.
Determinate.

Carrot - St. Valery/James Scarlet, 12" Long

2021-10-07T09:25:10-07:00

Vendor: SeedsNow
Type: All Carrot seeds
Price: 2.99 - 6.99 (2 variants)

Old French variety that produces extremely sweet and delicious carrots up to 12” in length
Tender, sweet, and smooth roots
Also known as the “James Scarlet”

Days to Maturity | 70 days
Carrot Seeds | Carrots are an annual cool-season crop, half-hardy to frost and light freezes. Sow seeds evenly in a very shallow furrow, about 1/4 inch deep, and keep seeds moist so they will germinate.

Click here for complete Carrot grow guide

Additional Details

Carrot gets its characteristic and bright orange colour from β-carotene, which is metabolised into vitamin A in humans when bile salts are present in the intestines. Carrots are also rich in dietary fibre, antioxidants, and minerals.