2009 Catalog - High Mowing Organic Seeds

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2009 Organic Seed Catalog
Since 1996, offering only
100% Certified Organic Seeds
Wild Arugula seed harvest
G
reetings from Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom! What a year it has been. 2008 has presented many reminders of the ways in which our current food system is broken: increasing food and fuel costs, the distance food travels from farm to plate, and food safety scares. But if you are
holding this catalog in your hands, then you are likely engaged in helping to fix this broken food system, either by growing your own food,
producing food for your community, or by transitioning to organic practices.
Here at High Mowing Organic Seeds, we are proud to provide an essential component of these important endeavors: the seeds. We offer a
continually increasing selection of 100% certified organic vegetable, flower, herb and cover crop seeds. Our seeds are rigorously tested for
quality and purity right here in our own lab and on our research farm.
Producing and sourcing organic seeds is not the only way in which our company is involved in creating alternatives to the current food
system:
• In January, we joined the Organic Seed Alliance, Center for Food Safety and the Sierra Club in filing a lawsuit against the USDA over the
deregulation of Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready” sugar beets. Our concern is that this genetically engineered beet would cross-pollinate with
non-GMO varieties of beets and chard and ultimately contaminate our seed source.
• High Mowing Organic Seeds has also helped start two non-profits in 2008: The Center for an Agricultural Economy strives to revitalize the
agricultural system of the rural Hardwick, Vermont region to meet the food needs of its residents, as well as build opportunities for valueadded agricultural exports; and Slow Money Vermont offers a new way of funding businesses that are engaged in food-system rebuilding.
• Over the course of the season, High Mowing Organic Seeds donated thousands of pounds of organic produce from our research fields
and trial gardens to Salvation Farms, a local gleaning organization which makes quality food available to
Vermonters in need.
• Finally, we’re pleased to have expanded the seed production on our farm and increased the number of
new hybrids and open pollinated varieties we offer, including High Mowing exclusives that we bring you
through collaboration with our organic breeding partners. The 2009 catalog includes 57 new varieties – all
selected for their exceptional quality, flavor and reliable performance in organic systems.
These achievements have kept alive our commitment to our customers, employees and neighbors
to reinvigorate our food system with locally-based, organic agriculture. A seed is where it all starts. It
offers the hope of a new beginning, the hope of more than just a livelihood, more than just bushels of
produce. The produce you grow conveys an important message of inspiration in addition to great nutrition! Thank you for choosing to start your season with High Mowing Organic Seeds.
Sincerely,
Tom Stearns
Founder, High Mowing Organic Seeds
The Safe Seed Pledge
“Agriculture and seeds provide the basis upon which our lives depend. We must protect this foundation as a safe and genetically stable source for
future generations. For the benefit of all farmers, gardeners and consumers who want an alternative, we pledge that we do not knowingly buy or sell
genetically engineered seeds or plants. The mechanical transfer of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods and between genera,
families or kingdoms, poses great biological risks as well as economic, political and cultural threats. We feel that genetically engineered varieties
have been insufficiently tested prior to public release. More research and testing is necessary to further assess the potential risks of genetically
engineered seeds. Further, we wish to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems and
ultimately healthy people and communities.”
Cover Photo: Megen Toaldo, Asst. Trials Manager harvesting
for our staff CSA from the High Mowing Research Field
Photo taken by Diana Gonsalves
All seed is certified Organic by the USDA NOP, through
Vermont Organic Farmers, Producer #99166
www.highmowingseeds.com • phone (802) 472-6174 • fax (802) 472-3201
Some of Our New 2009 Varieties!
2615 High Mowing DMR page 24
2366 Farao F1 Hybrid page 7
2161 Rattlesnake Pole page 3
2826 Cider Jack F1 Hybrid page 37
2432 Picolino F1 Hybrid page 12
2270 Guardsmark page 4
2787 Black Hungarian page 35
84120 Russian Banana page 36
2886 Tarpy F1 Hybrid page 40
2492 Honey Nut page 43
2427 Saber F1 Hybrid page 12
2251 Fiskeby page 3
2566 Roxy page 23
2435 Suyo Long page 13
3004 Black Cherry page 46
2564 Magenta page 21
2835 Musque de Provence page 38
3102 Arbason F1 Hybrid page 45
2916 Ronde de Nice page 42
2651 Ein Dor page 26
2234 Dragon Langerie page 2
2428 Tyria F1 Hybrid page 12
2476 Falcon F1 Hybrid page 14
2317 Nautic F1 Hybrid page 6
2568 Bergam's Green page 22
Other New Varieties
2329 Interceptor F1 Hybrid Carrot..........page 8
2311 Necoras F1 Hybrid Carrot................page 8
2452 H-19 Little Leaf Cucumber..............page 13
2427 Saber F1 Hybrid Cucumber.............page 12
86400 Chesnook Red Garlic.......................page 15
86100 Inchelium Red Garlic.......................page 15
86200 Silver Rose Garlic..............................page 15
86300 German Extra Hardy........................page 15
2699 King Richard Leek...............................page 28
2568 Bergam's Green Lettuce...................page 22
2603 Blade Lettuce.......................................page 22
2586 Green Towers Lettuce.......................page 22
2750 Oregon Sugar Pod II Pea..................page 29
2770 Atris F1Hybrid Pepper......................page 34
2787 Black Hungarian Pepper..................page 35
2772 Orion F1 Hybrid Pepper...................page 34
2786 Ring-O-Fire Pepper............................page 35
2773 Saigon F1 Hybrid Pepper.................page 34
2836 Valenciano Pumpkin..........................page 38
2496 Hong Vit Specialty Green.................page 19
The Source for Organic Seeds for Commercial Growers and Home Gardeners
2495 Hon Tsai Tai Specialty Green...........page 17
2507 Shungiku Specialty Green...............page 17
1992 Leonardo F1 Radicchio.....................page 18
2493 Yukina Savoy Specialty Green........page 16
3052 Cherokee Purple Tomato.................page 46
7067 Electron Mix Sweet William.............page 55
Beans Phaseolus vulgaris
SNAP GREEN - BUSH
2210 Provider 50 days
CBMV (NY 15), PMV
The standard fresh market variety for bush snap beans,
Provider comes through every year with early, heavy yields of
attractive, uniform beans. Plants are vigorous and productive
with strong root systems, even under adverse conditions.
Resistant to several different bean viruses as well as downy
mildew. Purple seeds.
2255 Strike 55 days
CBMV (BV1, NY15)
Extremely high-yielder with a concentrated pod set,
especially well-suited to mechanical harvest but also great
for hand harvest. Used as a commercial standard in university
trials. Stringless, slender, and very smooth, with excellent
shelf life. White seeds.
2210 Provider
SPECIALTY - BUSH
2258 Tavera 54 days
AN, CBMV
2234 Dragon Langerie
NEW
PLANTING INFO: Days to maturity are from direct
seeding; Seeding depth: 1-2”; Plant spacing: for bush and
soy 2-3”, for pole 6”; Row spacing: for snap bush or soy
18-36”, for dry bush 28-36”, for pole use single or double
rows, with 12” row spacing and 4’ center beds.
CULTURAL INFO: Beans are tender annuals that prefer
full sun and well drained soils. Direct seed after all
danger of frost has passed. Optimal soil temperature for
germination is 75-95°F. Beans are particularly sensitive to
cool soils and seeds have a tendency to rot if temperatures
are below 55°F. White-seeded beans typically do not
germinate as well as dark-seeded beans. Harvest early
and often to increase yields. Inoculant (see Supplies) can
increase yields where natural Rhizobia populations are
low. Snap and soy beans can be planted every 2-3 weeks
for a continual harvest through mid-summer. Pole beans
require trellising for support. Plant in single or double
row, or a circle for a tee pee trellis. Make successive
plantings in early and mid summer for a continual
harvest. Dry beans are planted once in early summer.
Avoid harvesting moldy pods whenever possible, and
make sure beans are completely dry before threshing.
Beans are fully dried down when seed coat can not be
dented by fingernail. Store beans in a cool dry place.
DISEASE & PESTS: To avoid spreading fungal diseases,
do not handle plants during wet conditions. Root rot,
caused by several different soil-borne fungi, can be
prevented by rotating with cover crops and by planting
into soil temperatures above 60°F. Root rot is less of a
problem where soil is warm and well-drained. Bacterial
blights are best prevented by planting only disease-free
seed and by fully composting all crop residue. White mold
(Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) causes pod and stem blight and
is generally a disease of cool, damp conditions. Wider
spacing can allow more aeration between plants and
help control the spread of disease. Pathogens survive in
soil and plant debris, infected plants should be removed.
RESISTANCE KEY: CBMV-CommonBeanMosaicVirus(races
indicated if known), PMV-Pod Mottle Virus, AN-Anthracnose
SEED SPECS: Varies greatly between varieties. 75-150
(115 avg) seeds/oz, 1200-2500 (1850 avg) seeds/lb.
Seeding rate: Bush Beans - 800 seeds/100’ (.5 lbs/100’),
130M seeds/acre (~70 lbs/acre) using 8 seeds/ft, 36” row
spacing. Pole Beans –800 seeds/100’(.5 lbs/100’), 96M
seeds/acre (~52 lbs/acre) using 4 seeds/ft, double rows
12” apart on 4’ centers. M=1000 seeds
Extra-slender, stringless French filet beans. These
exceptionally tender haricots verts are perfect for green bean
salads. Similar to Maxibel in quality, but shorter in length and
darker green. Harvest these early producers frequently for
maximum tenderness. Round pods are perfect for picking
when 4-5”. Plants are compact and high yielding. White seed.
2234 Dragon Langerie
55 days fresh, 95 shell Also known as Dragon's Tongue. Unique purple streaked
pods are 6-8” long and flat, like a Romano bean. Commonly
eaten fresh as a snap bean with superb flavor and crispness
– a clear winner in our 2008 taste tests. Streaks fade when
cooked. Can also be shelled at a later stage for tender,
creamy shell or dry beans. Purple seeds.
2232 Gold Rush 55 days
2200 Maxibel
2230 Royal Burgundy
2258 Tavera
CBMV (NY15)
Very early determinate bean, with a short and heavy harvest
period. Pods hang in clusters around the main stem, making
them easy to pick. Golden-yellow pods with green tips are
round, straight, and tender. Fine flavor and ability to remain
in prime condition on the plant over a long period of time.
Excellent freezer. White seeds.
2230 Royal Burgundy 55 days
CBMV (BV1, NY15)
Gorgeous deep purple, 5” stringless pods with green
interiors. Entire bean turns green when cooked. Grows well
in cool conditions with resistance to several bean viruses.
Also showed greatest resistance to white mold among bush
beans in our 2005 trials. Light brown seed.
2200 Maxibel Haricot Vert 65 days
AN, CBMV
Unsurpassed as a gourmet market specialty, Maxibel is a
heavy producer of 6-8” medium green, stringless, slender
beans with delicate sweet flavor. Pick frequently for optimal
tenderness and yields. Speckled brown seeds.
2232 Gold Rush
2
2255 Strike
Mixed Beans
NEW
NEW
POLE BEANS
2155 Blue Lake Pole FM1 60 days
CBMV (BV1)
2160 Kentucky Wonder Pole
Beans
High yields of 6” smooth, straight, and stringless pods. Our
current strain shows irregularity in pod shape, varying from
round to slightly-flat. Vines reach 6-8’ tall. With unbeatable
flavor, Blue Lake is a long-time favorite for freezing, canning,
and fresh use. This is a great variety for the home gardener or
small scale grower. White seed.
65 days
HEIRLOOM Introduced in Kentucky just prior to the Civil War,
this classic variety has proved its excellence through its sheer
persistence. Unbeatable productivity, consistency, and flavor.
7-10” stringless, solid, meaty pods vary from oval to flat and
have a distinctive bean-y flavor. Brown seeds.
2161 Rattlesnake Pole
2161 Rattlesnake Pole 65 days
HEIRLOOM Exceptional flavor! We lost this variety a few
years ago and are happy to be able to offer it once again.
Dark green pods with unusual purple streaks. High yields
of tender, stringless, round pods that average 7” long. Vines
can reach up to 10’ tall. Streaks fade when cooked. Signature
addition for road side stand and farmer’s markets! Buff
colored seeds with brown streaks can also be used as a dry
bean.
DRY BEANS
2060 Light Red Kidney 85 days
This standard variety can always be relied upon for great
yields. Best baked or in soups, with a mild flavor and dry flaky
texture. Bush habit.
2050 Jacob’s Cattle 90 days
2160 Kentucky Wonder
2250 Shirofumi
HEIRLOOM Taking its name from the spotted cattle in the
biblical story of Jacob, Jacob’s Cattle Bean is similar to the
Anasazi bean of the Southwest but much better adapted
to cooler, shorter-season growing areas. A favorite in New
England for its excellence in baked bean dishes. Yields well
even in cool summers. Scored high on resistance to CBMV in
our trials. Bush habit.
2251 Fiskeby
SOYBEANS
2251 Fiskeby 80 days fresh, 100 dry
High yields and consistent quality. Fiskeby performs well in
cooler climates as a reliable producer of tender and creamy
edamame soybeans. One of the first bred varieties of “soya
beans”; highly nutritious with up to 40% protein and high in
calcium, iron, and vitamins A, B1, B12 and C. Beans can be
used fresh, dried or for oil. Recommended by Seed Savers
Exchange.
2250 Shirofumi 90 days fresh, 110 dry
AN, CBMV
Gourmet edamame soybean with exceptionally sweet,
nutty flavor and smooth texture. Produces prolific pods,
each containing 2-3 beans. Warm days and cool nights are
important for good yields. Harvest pods when full and green.
Short harvest window is generally from late August through
early September. Boil 3-5 minutes in salted water just before
eating.
Supplies
Garden Combo Inoculant
2020 Black Turtle 100 days
HEIRLOOM Believed to have originated in southern Mexico
and Central America over 7,000 years ago, Black Turtle beans
are one of the tastiest beans we know. They have a deep,
rich flavor that works superbly in soups, frijoles, refritos, chili,
and as refried beans. High yielding and easy-to-grow bush
variety. Bush habit.
All-purpose garden inoculant treats shell peas, snap
peas, field peas, dry beans, snap beans, lima beans,
fava beans, lentils, vetch, and most other pea or bean.
Treats all soybeans, including edamame types.
2155 Blue Lake Pole
2020 Black Turtle
2050 Jacob’s Cattle
#94536 (Treats 50 lbs): $4.65
Soybean Inoculant
#94573 (Treats 300 lbs): $7.45
Beans
Open Pollinated sold by weight
1 oz
1/2 lb
1-4 lbs
5-24 lbs
25-99 lbs
100+ lbs
2020 Black Turtle Dry
$2.75
$5.00
$7.35/lb
$5.85/lb
$5.75/lb
$5.50/lb
2155 Blue Lake Pole Snap
$2.75
$6.30
2234 Dragon Langerie Snap
$2.75
$10.25
$15.00/lb
$12.00/lb
2251 Fiskeby Soy
$2.75
$9.75
$15.00/lb
$12.80/lb
$10.95/lb
$9.05/lb
2232 Gold Rush Snap
$2.75
$5.15
$9.50/lb
$7.75/lb
$6.85/lb
$5.85/lb
2050 Jacob’s Cattle Dry
$2.75
$5.00
$7.35/lb
$5.85/lb
$5.75/lb
$5.50/lb
2160 KY Wonder Pole Snap
$2.75
$6.30
$9.50/lb
$7.50/lb
$6.50/lb
$6.00/lb
2060 Light Red Kidney Dry
$2.75
$5.00
$7.35/lb
$5.85/lb
$5.75/lb
$5.50/lb
2200 Maxibel Haricot Vert Snap
$2.75
$5.15
$9.50/lb
$7.75/lb
$6.85/lb
$5.85/lb
2210 Provider Snap
$2.75
$5.15
$7.50/lb
$6.45/lb
$6.00/lb
$5.75/lb
2161 Rattlesnake Pole Snap
$2.75
$10.25
$15.00/lb
$12.00/lb
2230 Royal Burgundy Snap
$2.75
$5.15
$7.50/lb
$6.45/lb
$6.00/lb
$5.75/lb
2250 Shirofumi Soy
$2.75
$12.75
$21.00/lb
$19.00/lb
2255 Strike Snap
$2.75
$5.15
$8.35/lb
$6.75/lb
$5.75/lb
$5.15/lb
2258 Tavera Snap
$2.75
$5.15
$9.50/lb
$7.75/lb
$6.85/lb
$5.85/lb
2060 Light Red Kidney
The Organic Seed Source for Commercial Growers and Home Gardeners
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Beets Beta vulgaris
Dark Red Globe
2290 Early Wonder Tall Top
45 days
Earliest variety! Quick growing arching tops make perfect
early beet greens. Roots are slightly flattened and size up
early, maintaining good quality as they reach full size. Greens
are sturdy and durable for bunched baby or full size beets, or
use for a salad mix ingredient.
2286 Kestrel F1
2280 Detroit Dark Red 50 day
HEIRLOOM Uniform, 3" globe roots are sweet and smooth.
Detroit Dark Red is an excellent, high-quality storage variety
and a standard type for home garden or commercial-scale
production. Dark green leaves streaked with crimson veins
can also be harvested for salad or braising.
2286 Kestrel F1 Hybrid 53 days
High sugars and great flavor! Judy at Riverside Farm in
Hardwick, VT says this is one the best varieties she’s tasted
in over 20 years! Early-maturing; developing its shape and
interior color at early stages of growth. An excellent choice
for baby beets as well as main season production. High
yield potential and uniform stand establishment. Strong
tops bunch nicely and hold up well for mechanical harvest.
Tolerant to Cercospora leaf spot, mildew and root rot.
2285 Red Ace F1 Hybrid
2269 Chioggia Guardsmark
NEW
PLANTING INFO: Days to maturity from direct seeding;
if transplanting subtract 14-21 days; Seeding depth: 1/2”;
Direct seeding: for roots sow ~10 seeds/ft in single row,
for babyleaf sow ~40 seeds/ft in 2-4” bands 3-4" apart;
Plant spacing: for roots thin to 2-3" for full size beets; Row
spacing: for roots 12-18", for baby leaf 2-4” between bands.
CULTURAL INFO: The beet is a hardy biennial. Beets are
usually direct seeded, but may also be transplanted. Optimal
germination temperature is 55-75°F, but beets will germinate
at temperatures as low as 45°F. Baby leaf varieties grow well
when it is too hot for lettuce. Harvest after five weeks, when
leaves are ~3”. Optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°F
and 95% humidity; cut tops at 1” above crown, wash and let dry.
DISEASE & PEST: See Chard for common pests and diseases.
Scab is caused by the bacteria Streptomyces scabies and is most
severe under dry conditions and high pH soils. Cabbage maggot
can infect transplants and young seedlings as they feed on
roots; use nematodes to alleviate transplant damage in trays.
SEED SPECS:1,500-1,625 seeds/oz (1,560 avg); 24,000-26,000
seeds/lb (25,000 avg) Moneta 40 M seeds/lb; 2,500 seeds/
oz. Seeding Rate: Roots - 300M seeds/acre (12lbs/acre) using
10 seeds/ft, 18” row spacing. Babyleaf - 20M seeds/100’
(~13oz/100’), 200M seeds/1000’ (~8lb/1000’) using 40 seeds/
ft on 30” beds, with 5 bands at 4” bands, 2” band spacing. Note:
Certain varieties of beets we carry have an organic film coating
on the seed. Please see page 27 for details. M=1000 seeds
55 days
Tried and true! Similar to Kestrel with smoother shoulders
and less sugars early on. Great for greens and tasty, crisp
roots. Excels for both fresh market and industry growers due
to its wide adaptability and high yield potential (up to 5 tons/
acre) of uniformly sized and shaped beets. Multiple disease
tolerances result in erect, bright green and glossy diseasefree tops making attractive bunches that hold up well for
mechanical harvest.
2287 Golden Detroit 55 days
Round orange roots turn deep yellow when cooked, and
do not bleed like red beets. Roots retain their sweet flavor
during cooking and are beautiful either on their own or
mixed with other colors. Attractive green leaves with yellow
stems are delightful in salads when young and can be
cooked as greens when mature.
HEIRLOOM Grown primarily for striking dark red-purple
leaves that provide incredible contrast in salad mixes and
also have a tender, sweet flavor. Eliot Coleman's choice for a
red leaf in winter salad mixes. Roots are also tasty and tender
when harvested early. Tolerant to heat and cool temps. Color
intensifies as plants mature. Great variety for baby beets!
60 days
2285 Red Ace F1
2260 Bull’s Blood &
2290 Early Wonder
New strain of the popular Italian heirloom, improved by
Alf Christianson Seed Company. Candy-striped beet with
alternating rings of dark red and white are unique and
beautiful, making this variety a popular choice for specialty
markets. Increased uniformity and bolt tolerance.
1 oz
1/4 lb
1-4 lbs
5-24 lbs
25+ lbs
$2.75
$5.40
$13.15
$43.00/lb
$38.50/lb
$36.50/lb
$2.75
$6.25
$14.90
$47.00/lb
$40.00/lb
$38.00/lb
2273 Cylindra
$2.75
$6.00
$12.25
$30.00/lb
$28.00/lb
$26.00/lb
2280 Detroit Dark Red
$2.75
$4.10
$7.10
$16.50/lb
$14.50/lb
$13.00/lb
$2.75
$4.10
$7.10
$16.50/lb
$14.50/lb
$13.00/lb
2287 Golden Detroit
$2.75
$11.80
$31.50
$112.35/lb
$105.00/lb
$99.75/lb
100
1M-9M
10M-99M
100M-999M
$3.25
$7.95/m
$5.25/m
$4.50/m
100
1M-9M
2286 Kestrel F1 Hybrid
$2.75
2285 Red Ace F1 Hybrid
$2.75
Hybrid sold by seed count
Specialty
2260 Bull’s Blood 35 days babyleaf, 60 beets
1/16 oz
2283 Moneta
How cool! A monogerm (one seed = one beet) to allow for
precise seeding! No thinning required. Uniform round globes
with a small taproot, deep internal color and no zoning.
Great for fresh markets. Good bolting tolerance.
2273 Cylindra
2260 Bull’s Blood
OPEN POLLINATED sold by seed count
2283 Moneta
56 days
HEIRLOOM A uniquely-shaped 6” cylindrical beet with
especially sweet flavor and a fine grain. While primarily a
processing type of beet, it is a favorite with chefs due to
uniform slices and ease of peeling. Popular at markets for its
unique shape.
Beets
2280 Detroit Dark Red
2283 Moneta (monogerm) 60 days
2287 Golden Detroit
1Mm +
$4.25/m
10M-99M
100M-999M
1Mm +
$4.50/M
$1.66/M
$1.35/M
$1.25/M
$4.50/M
$1.66/M
$1.35/M
$1.25/M
2273 Cylindra
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Broccoli & Cole Crops Brassica spp.
Broccoli & Cole Crops
BROCCOLI
2300 De Cicco 48 days
HEIRLOOM Reliable, multi-cut variety produces a compact,
3-4” bluish-green central head followed by a prolific set of
side spears. Variable maturity results in a long harvest period
for both central heads and side spears. Slotted for spring or
fall production.
2310 Rosalind 60-65 days
By far the best OP purple headed broccoli. We produced our
own seed of Rosalind and rescued it from extinction from
the seed trade. It’s striking color and 4-6” heads with medium
beads, make it an excellent choice for specialty markets. Early
maturing variety that does best in cool conditions and good
fertility. Purple color fades to green when cooked.
2302 Belstar F1 Hybrid 63 days
2305 Fiesta F1
DM, YR
Superbly adaptable, compact plant performs well all season
long with tight, even buds, small to medium beads, a dome
shaped head, and thick stalks. Heads span 6 - 8” inches wide
and average 1.6 lbs. Ideal for short-stemmed crown cuts,
florets, with incredible, large side shoots for second cuttings.
Reliable fall variety due to high resistance to Downy Mildew.
2305 Fiesta F1 Hybrid 66 days
2317 Nautic F1 Hybrid
PLANTING INFO: Days to maturity are from transplant, add
15-20 days if direct seeding; Seeding depth: 1/4-1/2"; Direct
seeding: 3 seeds/ft; Plant spacing: 8-12”; Row spacing: 18".
Plants require 1 sq ft/plant.
CULTURAL INFO: Broccoli is a cool season biennial best grown
for spring and fall crops. Transplanting is recommended for
spring crops, especially in the Northeast. Start indoors 4-6
weeks before last risk of hard frost. Optimal soil temperature
for germination is 65-75°F, but broccoli will germinate as low
as 50°F. Fall plantings can be direct seeded or transplanted
in late June or July. Broccoli is relatively tolerant of frost but
seedlings exposed to just four days of temperatures of 40°F
or below (or other environmental stresses) may form uneven,
premature heads (known as buttoning). Ideal temperature
for head development is 60-65°F. Broccoli heads should be
harvested while buds are still tight. Check fields every 2 - 3
days since once heads have loosened, quality is quickly
compromised. After the main head is harvested, the plant
frequently produces side shoots with smaller heads. Regular
harvesting of side shoots will encourage further growth. Cool
broccoli immediately after harvest to retain quality.
DISEASE & PESTS: Black rot (Xanthomonas campestris pv.
campestris) first appears as V-shaped, yellow lesions at leaf
margin. Pull infected plants immediately. Fusarium yellows,
caused by the bacteria Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. conglutinan,
manifests as yellowing of the lower leaves 2-4 weeks after
transplanting. Yellowing moves to upper leaves and ultimately
causes wilt. Fungal diseases can be prevented by spraying
with copper hydroxide (such as Champion WP™, see Supplies)
and/or oxidate (such as Storox™), but are best prevented by
production practices that build soil and promote vigorous
plant growth. Head rot of broccoli and cauliflower, caused by
several different bacterial species, can develop quickly under
conditions of high moisture and high temperature. Insect
pests, including cabbage looper, imported cabbage worm,
and diamondback moth, are largely of the Lepidoptera order
and can thus be controlled by Bacillus thuringiensis (such as
Dipel DF, see Supplies) and/or spinosad (such as Entrust™),
preferentially in rotation with one another to prevent
selection of resistant individuals (check with your certifier
before applying).
RESISTANCE KEY: BR-Black Rot, DM-Downy Mildew, YRFusarium Yellows and Wilt
SEED SPECS: 4,375-9,375 seeds/oz (6,000 avg), 70-150M
seeds/lb (96M avg). Seeding Rate: 44M plants/acre (96M
seeds/acre, 1 lbs/acre), using 3 seeds/ft, 8” plant spacing, 18”
row spacing. M=1,000
BR, YR
Impressive all-season variety. Produces medium domed
heads with medium-small beads, larger than Belstar.
Consistent yields and highly uniform quality. Ideal for dense
plantings and single cuts with a harvest span less than one
week. Thick stems work well for short-stemmed crown cuts
or florets. Well adapted variety demonstrates excellent
tolerance to both heat and cold but performs best in hot
days and cool nights.
2315 Waltham 29 90 days
Late season standard for open-pollinated broccoli. Compact
20” plants with 5-6” dark blue-green heads followed by
a good yield of side shoots. Developed to withstand the
increasing cold of fall maturity, but does not head well in
summer heat.
2302 Belstar F1
SPROUTING BROCCOLI
Sprouting broccoli has many small shoots, rather than
a single head. Most varieties require a cold treatment, or
vernalization, before making sprouts but some modern
varieties do not. Seed depth: ½”; Seeding rate: every 9”; Plant
spacing: 30”; Row spacing 36”. Summer varieties can be
planted late spring for a fall crop. Cold dependent varieties
are more appropriate for an over-wintering crop that can
be planted in late summer in mild climates. Plants grow
very slowly during the fall and winter months and when
temperatures start climbing in late winter, they will start to
grow again and produce prolific amounts of small purple
or white florets on long bright green leafy stems. Shoots
are harvested in late-winter to early spring when other
fresh local vegetables are in short supply and demand is
high. Shoots are mild-flavored, and much sweeter and
more tender than typical fall broccoli. Days to maturity are
from direct seeding. Pinch terminal bud to encourage side
shoots. Seed Specs: see Broccoli. See Specialty Greens for
more flowering brassica varieties.
2300 De Cicco
2315 Waltham 29
2311 Santee F1 Hybrid 75-115 days
Also known as “broccolini” due to its appearance of minibroccoli heads atop leafy stalks. Abundant purple spears are
tender, flavorful and packed with broccoli nutrients. Unlike
most sprouting broccolis, Santee does not require cold
treatment to initiate bud development. Becky Grube, UNH
Extension, performed an over-wintering trial of sprouting
broccoli in high tunnels and had impressive marketable
yields as a late winter crop – perfect for winter CSAs.
Comparable to it’s sister variety Bordeaux.
2310 Rosalind
2311 Santee F1
5
broccoli & cole crops
2319 Veronica Romanesco F1
Hybrid 77 days
FY
Also known as Italian cauliflower, in reference to the
vegetable’s northern Italian roots. Romanesco cauliflowers
continue to gain popularity in the US as a gourmet
vegetable. Veronica produces extraordinarily cool heads with
spirals upon spirals in a fractal pattern. Heads are sea-green
in the fall and creamy white in the summer with a blush of
pink if exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time. A
truly magical look -- almost too cool to be eaten! Matures late
summer into fall. Large plants need 30-36” spacing.
2316 Cassius F1
2319 Veronica Romanesco F1
CAULIFLOWER
2318 Skywalker F1
BRUSSELs SPROUTS
Brussels sprouts are cool season biennials that grow
best from 45 - 75°F with optimal growth at 60 - 65°F. The
“sprouts” are actually buds that grow in the crook between
the leaf base and stem of the plant. Seeding depth: ¼-1/2”;
Seeding rate: 3 seeds/18”; Plant spacing: thin to 18”; Row
spacing: 30”. Brussels sprouts are heavy-feeders that can
tolerate light frosts. Direct seed as soon as ground can be
worked in spring, or start transplants indoors 4-6 weeks
before setting out. Sprout formation will begin at the
base of the stalk; to encourage development of the upper
sprouts for uniform maturity, pinch off the growing tip of
the plant in late summer. Or, harvest sprouts individually
from the bottom of the stalk when they are about 1-1.5” in
diameter. Fall planted brussels sprouts will become sweeter
after a few light frosts. Seed Specs: 80-150M seeds/lb
(112M avg.). M=1,000
2317 Nautic F1 Hybrid 155 days
WB, RS, PM
Uniformly maturing sprouts on 30” plants. Sprouts are tightly
wrapped and dark green with a 1” diameter, and small stem
attachment. Harvest entire stalk for market display. Plants are
vigorous and sturdy. Flavor sweetens after frost. Holds well in
the field into November in Northern Vermont. Highly disease
resistant.
Cauliflower is a cool-season crop with growing
requirements similar to those of broccoli. Seeding depth:1/4
- 1/2 “; Seed spacing: 12 – 18”; Row spacing: 18”. Direct seed
or transplant as soon as ground can be worked in spring.
Start transplants indoors 4 – 6 weeks before setting out.
Plants can withstand light frost. Temperatures between
70-80ºF are ideal for head development. Cover developing
heads by tying leaves together to keep blanched effect.
Self-blanching varieties have tight leaf curl around heads
so minimize the need to cover. Harvest heads promptly
when they are full size but still compact, white and smooth.
Delaying harvest results in curds turning loose and ricey.
Seed Specs: 90-170M seeds/oz (128M avg). M=1,000
2318 Skywalker F1 Hybrid 58 days
Late-summer or fall variety. Sturdy plants produce picture
perfect, dense, milky white heads. Partially self-wrapping
heads separate into tender, uniform florets easily. In our
2006 trials, Skywalker had excellent shape and flavor as a fall
variety, but was not as versatile as Cassius for a spring crop.
Resistant to Fusarium Yellows.
2316 Cassius F1 Hybrid 65 days
Early maturing variety suitable for spring or fall harvest.
Vigorous plants yield 7-8” deeply domed heads with good
density. Wrapper leaves point straight up, making harvesting
easier. Holds well in the field. Consistent, rich, nutty flavor
has made Cassius a High Mowing favorite! If you have been
disappointed with cauliflower in the past, give this one a try!
2338 Snowball Y 70 days
Introduced in 1947 by Ferry Morse, Snowball Y offers smooth,
tight curds on deep 6-7” heads. Dwarf plants have erect outer
leaves that offer good protection. Heads can be harvested
over a long period. Recommended for fall crops.
Broccoli & Other Cole Crops
6
1/32 OZ
1/8 oz
1/2 oz
2 oz
$5.00
$11.00
$13.60
2300 De Cicco Broccoli
$2.75
$3.50
2310 Rosalind Broccoli
$3.95
$10.00
2338 Snowball Y Cauliflower
$2.75
$6.50
$11.50
2315 Waltham 29 Broccoli
$2.75
$7.25
$13.65
$20.90
100
1-4M
5 - 24 M
25 M+
2302 Belstar F1 Hybrid Broccoli
$3.95
$18.50/M
$18.00/M
$15.75/M
2316 Cassius F1 Hybrid Cauliflower
$6.95
$36.00/M
$33.00/M
$27.00/M
2305 Fiesta F1 Hybrid Broccoli
$3.95
$18.50/M
$18.00/M
$15.75/M
2539 Korridor F1 Hybrid Kohlrabi
$5.50
$29.00/M
$25.00/M
$24.50/M
2317 Nautic F1 Hybrid Brus. Spro.
$7.50
$49.00/M
$46.00/M
$41.00/M
2311 Santee F1 Hybrid Spro. Broc.
$8.95
$62.00/M
$56.00/M
$52.00/M
2318 Skywalker F1 Hybrid Cauliflower
$6.95
$36.00/M
$33.00/M
$27.00/M
2319 Veronica Romanesco F1 Caul.
$7.95
$49.00/M
$44.00/M
$41.00/M
2539 Korridor F1
KOHLRABI
Kohlrabi is a little known, yet delightful vegetable with
mild flavor and the texture of a juicy radish. Seed depth:
¼-1/2”; Seeding rate: 12 seeds/ft; Plant spacing: thin to 4”;
Row spacing: 12-18”. Direct seed or transplant as soon as
ground can be worked in spring, or in late summer for
fall harvest. Start transplants indoors 4 – 6 weeks before
planting date. The edible portion of kohlrabi is not the root,
but rather the round, swollen stem of the plant. Leaves are
also edible. Harvest when stem swells to 3 – 5” and is easily
visible above the soil. Plants will withstand light frost. Seed
Specs: 5,500-9M seeds/oz (6,500 avg.). M=1,000
2539 Korridor F1 Hybrid 50 days
YR
“It’s a root, it’s a tuber…no, it’s a super stem! “ says Mother
Earth News. German for “cabbage turnip,” kohlrabi offers all
the same health benefits as broccoli and kale. Korridor has
white bulbs with dark green leaves. Interior flesh quality
holds well in the spring and fall, but not recommended for
summer harvest when it can be woody. Raw kohlrabi sticks
are crisp, sweet and mildly tangy, or a sensational “kohl slaw”
ingredient!
2363 Famosa F1
2365 Invento F1
2369 Red Express
Cabbage Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Green
2366 Farao F1 Hybrid 63 days
Cabbage
TB, T
Sweet and tender! This is by far the best fresh market
cabbage we have tasted. Leaf texture is thin and
juicy - perfect for stir-fries and egg rolls. Dark green
leaves with a rosebud wrapper will make any garden
or farmer’s market table look stunning. Round heads
average 3.5-5lbs and hold well in the summer heat.
Suitable for dense plantings.
2362 Rivera F1
2365 Invento F1 Hybrid 66 days
FY, TB
Uniform 6” round heads are early and hold well in the
field. Early maturity, ideal size and reliability make
it a sure win for every season, perfect for moderate
portions. Heads are dense, have a high dry matter
content and average 2-3lbs each. Medium green
leaves are thick, durable and pack well for fresh
market shipping. Great for krauts, slaws and other fun
summer salads!
2366 Farao F1 Hybrid
NEW
PLANTING INFO: Days to maturity are from spring
transplanting; if transplanting in warm weather subtract 10-14 days; direct seeding add 14 days; Seeding
depth: 1/2”; Direct seeding: 2-4 seeds/ft. at desired plant
spacing, thin to 1 plant/spacing; Plant spacing: for fresh
market 10-18”; for storage and processing 18-24”; Row
spacing: for fresh market 12-18", for storage and processing 18-34”. Closer spacing results in reduced head size.
CULTURAL INFO: Cabbage is a hardy biennial that performs best in cool conditions. Direct seed, or start transplants 4-6 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75°F but seeds will germinate
in soils as cool as 50°F. Early varieties can be transplanted
after danger of hard frost has passed. Mid-late season
storage types can be transplanted in mid-summer for fall
harvest. Cabbage is best stored at 32°F, with high humidity
and good air circulation.
DISEASE & PEST: Fusarium Yellows and Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum conglutinans) Black Rot (Xanthomonas campestris)
and Club root (Plasmodiophora Brassica) are best prevented by choosing resistant varieties, crop rotation, removal
or tillage of plant debris, eliminating cruciferous weeds,
and handling plants in dry conditions. See Broccoli & Cole
Crops for symptoms and controls of pests and diseases in
the brassica family not detailed here.
RESISTANCE KEY: CR-Club Root, FY-Fusarium Yellows and
Wilt, TB-Tip Burn, BS-Black Speck, T-Thrips
SEED SPECS: 75M-175M seeds/lb (125M avg); 4,50011M seeds/oz (7,750 avg); Seeding rate: 43,560 seeds/acre
(~6oz/acre) using 2 seeds/ft, 24” row spacing. M=1,000
2362 Rivera F1 Hybrid 118 days
TB, BS
Excellent long-term storage variety. Round, dense
heads averaging 3-4lbs are covered with strong bluegreen wrapper leaves. Tall stems keep plants off the
ground. Very productive, showing vigorous, uniform
growth. Matures late for fall crop and is suited to high
planting densities. Holds well in field late summer
into fall and early winter. Keeps color well, even after
long storage into spring.
Red
2369 Red Express
62 days
We were pleasantly surprised by this open-pollinated
variety in our trials. It heads up quickly into neat
and tidy little red cabbages, perfect for those who
want a smaller portion. Uniform with very nice color,
and much, much earlier than many other cabbage
varieties. Try a tightly planted block at 8” spacing with
Farao, Famosa and Invento for a knock out display
and earlier harvest!
Savoyed
2363 Famosa F1 Hybrid 68 days
What a knock-out! Gorgeous dark green, heavily
savoyed wrapper leaves and bright green heads
made this a show stopper in our 2006 trials. Outer
leaves are thick and durable, inner leaves are tender
and delicious with a mild cabbage flavor that gets
sweeter as winter approaches. Heads average 2-4lbs.
Napa/Chinese
2364 Bilko F1 Hybrid 60 days
CR (races 1-4), FY, BS
All-star variety with a great disease resistance
package and high-quality heads. Produces large,
densely packed heads with broad white midribs, pale
green outer leaves and creamy yellow interior. Heads
average 20" tall, larger than Kaboko with similar
barrel shape. This is by far one of the sweetest, most
flavorful Chinese cabbages we have tasted! Complete
resistance to all four races of club root.
2367 Kaboko F1 Hybrid 60 days
Densely packed heads are smaller than Bilko,
averaging 12” x 5”, and maintain a Napa barrel shape.
Plants have excellent bolting tolerance and are best
planted in mid-May for July harvest. Exceptional light,
aromatic, and sweet flavor. Creamy white, blanched
interior is stellar cooked or raw.
2361 Buscaro F1 Hybrid 105 days
TB
What a beauty! A large framed plant giving rise
to large heads of gorgeous red/purple hue with
a distinctive silvery sheen. Heads average 4-5lbs
and are round to slightly oblong. Moderate storage
capacity. Flavor is very sweet and juicy when fresh.
Adds extra flair mixed with lettuce or in a red slaw!
2367 Kaboko F1
Cabbage
2369 Red Express
2364 Bilko F1
1/32 oz
1/8 oz
1/2 oz
2 oz
$2.75
$4.65
$7.00
$19.50
100
1M - 4M
5M - 24M
25M+
2364 Bilko F1 Hybrid
$3.35
$10.50/M
$8.95/M
$7.60/M
2361 Buscaro F1 Hybrid
$6.95
$33.00/M
$31.00/M
$27.50/M
2363 Famosa F1 Hybrid
$4.95
$21.00/M
$19.25/M
$17.00/M
2366 Farao F1 Hybrid
$4.95
$25.25/M
$23.00/M
$20.75/M
2365 Invento F1 Hybrid
$4.95
$25.25/M
$23.00/M
$22.50/M
2367 Kaboko F1 Hybrid
$3.35
$10.50/M
$8.95/M
$7.60/M
2362 Rivera F1 Hybrid
$4.95
$23.00/M
$22.50/M
$22.00/M
2361 Buscaro F1
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Carrots Daucus carota subsp. sativus
EARLY SEASON
2322 Napoli F1 Hybrid
55 days
From the breeders of Mokum, Napoli offers great flavor and
color in an early spring carrot before other nantes are ready,
but will also continue to grow to a full size carrot suitable as
fresh market or storage variety. Roots are well formed at 4-5”
with strong, dark-green tops. Be the first one at your farmer’s
market with great looking carrots! Great for overwintering
or high tunnel production. Eliot Coleman’s choice for early
carrots. Available as raw or pelleted seed.
2336 Yaya F1 Hybrid 60 days
Similar to Nelson, Yaya has 6” cylindrical blunt roots, but
smoother and more uniform. Truly stellar, “new age nantes”
flavor and crispness. Excellent for bunching with very strong
tops. Yaya has become the main season and fall carrot of
choice for many of our commercial growers nationwide.
Performs well under versatile planting densities. 45seeds/ft
gives small bunching, 30seeds/ft gives early nantes, 15seeds/
ft gives good size soup or storage carrot. Outstanding ratings
in our 2006, 2007 and 2008 taste tests trials. Available as raw
or pelleted seed.
2331 Necoras F1
MAIN SEASON
PLANTING INFO: Seeding depth: 1/4-1/2”; Direct seeding:
for early small bunching: ~45 seeds/ft; for full size ~30
seeds/ft; for soup size or storage 15 seeds/ft; Plant spacing: thin to 1-2" depending on desired size; Row spacing:
18-24".
CULTURAL INFO: Carrots are hardy biennials that can tolerate light frosts. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked
in the spring through mid-summer. Transplanting is not
recommended. Optimal soil temperature for germination
is 55-75°F. Seedlings may take up to 3 weeks to emerge.
Harvest when appropriate size and coloring has developed. Carrots hold well in the field for up to 3 weeks in the
summer and longer in cool conditions. Some varieties, like
Napoli, may be over wintered outdoors or in high tunnels
for early spring harvest. For storage carrots, dig roots after
frost but before ground freezes. Store topped at near freezing temperatures with high humidity. Unwashed carrots
store just as well as washed but may stain during storage.
DISEASE & PESTS: Fungal leaf blights caused by Alternaria
dauci or Cercospora carotae can cause severe defoliation
and greatly reduce yields. Generally, cercospora blight appears earlier in the season than alternaria blight. Both these
fungi are seed-borne but can also be spread by crop residue from previous years. White mold (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) manifests as a cottony white mycelium around roots
and lower plant parts, usually late in the season. Avoid
planting in areas which are shady or have poor drainage,
practice crop rotations with non-vegetable crops.
SEED SPECS: 11M-37,500 seeds/oz (24,250 avg), 175-600M
seeds/lb (288M avg). Seeding rate: Early small bunching –
45M seeds/1000’(~ 1.9 oz), 1.4MM seeds/acre,(~ 5 lb), using
~45 seeds/ft, 18” row spacing; Full size – 30M seeds/1000’,(~
1.3 oz), 1MM seeds/acre,(~ 3.3 lb), using ~30 seeds/ft, 18”
row spacing; Storage – 15M seeds/1000’, (0.65 oz), 500M
seeds/acre,(~ 1.7 lb), using ~15 seeds/ft, 18” row spacing.
M=1,000, MM=1,000,000 Note: certain varieties of carrots we
carry receive an organic film coating applied to the seed. Please
see page 27 for details.
2320 Red Cored Chantenay 65 days
HEIRLOOM Produces a 5-7” thick-cored root, red-orange
from skin to center with excellent carrot flavor. Sweetens
further in storage. Wide shoulders and fine grain make this a
great choice for heavier clay soils. Introduced to the U.S. from
France in the late 1800’s. Standard processing and freezing
variety for high yields per acre.
2340 Scarlet Nantes 65 days
A classic among carrots, Scarlet Nantes has all of that oldtime carrot flavor. Bright red-orange flesh with fine grain
and almost no core. 6-7” roots have blunt tips and small to
medium tops.
2331 Necoras F1 Hybrid
68 days
Main season storage carrot. We trialed a number of carrot
varieties seeking an organic standard to compete with
Bolero and found Necoras to be top notch. Full size carrot
with slightly tapered roots and blunt nantes ends. Similar in
flavor to Yaya. Excellent keeper that will work well for winter
markets and CSAs. Available as raw or pelleted seed.
2330 Danvers 126 70 days
HEIRLOOM An extremely adaptable variety. Heat-resistant
vigorous plants perform with heavy yields pretty much
anywhere. Sweet and tender 7-8” tapered roots with wide
shoulders. Tips will be blunt in sandy soils but remain
pointed in heavy soils. Deep orange color with a traditional
carrot flavor and texture.
2329 Interceptor F1 Hybrid
120-125 days
Long and slender! A true cut and peel Imperator type carrot.
Coreless roots have a dark orange interior and will grow to
12" or more in proper growing conditions. Roots stay slender
even with low density plantings and will not crack. Relatively
short tops with some resistance to leaf blights. Suitable for
mechanical harvesting. Good resistance to storage diseases
such as Pythium Crater Rot and Altenaria Black Rot. A real
standout. Available as raw or pelleted seed.
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2330 Danvers 126
2337 Yellowstone
Specialty
2337 Yellowstone 70 days
Finally, organic seed for a yellow carrot variety! And this one
is really lovely, with lemon-yellow coloring that is gorgeous
in mixed specialty displays. Very vigorous variety that can get
up to 9-10" in length.
2335 Cosmic Purple 70 days
Introduced in 2005 and quickly taking the gardening
world by storm! Cosmic Purple adds excitement to the
meals of children and adults alike, with its fascinating and
extraordinary color. Danver's type carrot, 6-8" long, with deep
purple skin, sweet orange flesh and a bright yellow core.
Crunchy roots and sweet flavor with a slight hint of spice.
2327 Snow White 75 days
Carrot Pelleting:
Our coating of choice is ProBio ProPellet L medium,
which is a buildup yielding 44,000 seeds/lb, and is appropriate for the Stanhay 11.5 seed drill. Approved for
organic production by the California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA). Please let us know specific
requests for additional pellet sizes and we will take
your input into consideration.
2329 Interceptor F1
Specialty carrot with pure white roots, pale green shoulders,
and a mild, delicate flavor. White carrots were once grown
in the Middle Ages but have since become exceedingly rare.
A vigorous grower, it should be harvested no more than 8”
long to prevent it from becoming woody. Developed by High
Mowing Seeds breeder/grower, Dr. John Navazio.
2320 Red Cored Chantenay
2340 Scarlet Nantes
2336 Yaya F1
1/32 oz
1/8 oz
1/2 oz
2 oz
1/2 lb
1-4 lbs
5+ lbs
2335 Cosmic Purple
$2.75
$4.50
$12.00
$40.00
$107.00 $190.00/lb
2330 Danvers 126
$2.75
$3.60
$7.25
$13.00
$19.00
$28.00/lb $25.00/lb
2320 Red Cored Chantenay
$2.75
$3.60
$7.25
$15.00
$22.00
$36.00/lb $32.00/lb
2340 Scarlet Nantes
$2.75
$3.60
$7.25
$15.00
$22.00
$36.00/lb $32.00/lb
2327 Snow White
$2.75
$4.15
$10.40
$27.35
$78.75 $126.00/lb
Open Pollinated
sold by seed count
1M - 9M
2337 Yellowstone
$2.50/M
10M - 24M
25M - 99M
$1.20/M
$0.95/M
1M - 9M
10M - 24M 25M - 99M
2329 Interceptor F1 Hybrid
$2.95/M
$1.55/M
2329P Interceptor F1 Hybrid Pelleted
$5.50/M
$2.95/M
2322P Napoli F1 Hybrid Pelleted
2331 Necoras F1 Hybrid
100M - 499M
$0.90/M
500M+
$0.85/M
100M - 499M
500M+
$1.20/M
$1.10/M
$1.05/M
$2.50/M
$2.00/M
$1.55/M
$1.25/M
$1.55/M
$1.20/M
$1.10/M
$1.05/M
$5.50/M
$2.50/M
$2.00/M
$1.55/M
$1.25/M
$2.95/M
$1.55/M
$1.20/M
$1.10/M
$1.05/M
2331P Necoras F1 Hybrid Pelleted
$5.50/M
$2.50/M
$2.00/M
$1.55/M
$1.25/M
2336 Yaya F1 Hybrid
$2.95/M
$1.55/M
$1.20/M
$1.10/M
$1.05/M
2336P Yaya F1 Hybrid Pelleted
$5.50/M
$2.50/M
$2.00/M
$1.55/M
$1.25/M
2335 Cosmic Purple, 2340 Scarlet Nantes,
2327 Snow White
Celery Apium graveolens
2342 Giant Red Reselection
2344 Tango
85 days
Greatly improved, easy to grow and two weeks earlier than
most varieties! Smooth, non-stringy stalks with a big celery
crunch! Tango has self-blanching stalks and apple green tops
that are 18-20” tall. Stands up well against summer heat.
Beautiful combination with Giant Red Reselection for a one
of a kind display. Available as pelleted or raw seed.
2341 Tall Utah
100 days
Erect 20-24” plants sport tightly folded full hearts with broad,
well-rounded solid stalks. A very popular tall green celery for
late fall use and winter storage.
100 days
Another specialty offering from grower and breeder, Frank
Morton. This red celery has been “reselected” for better color,
cold hardiness, and disease resistance. Red celery has a much
more powerful and distinct celery flavor than the watery
green commercial varieties. Terrific for both soups and salads.
PELLETING Our coating of choice is ProBio
ProPellet L medium, which is a buildup
yielding 44,000 seeds per lb. The coating has
been fully approved for organic production by
the California Crop Improvement Association
(CCIA).
Celery
1/10 gM
1 gM
1/2 oz
1 oz
2342 Giant Red Reselection
$2.75
$5.70
$15.00
$23.00
2341 Tall Utah
$2.75
$3.40
$7.35
$12.60
Open Pollinated sold by seed count
2344 Tango
100
1M - 9M
10M - 99M
100M+
2344 Tango
$3.10
$6.50/M
$5.95/M
$5.00/M
2344P Tango Pelleted
$4.95
$7.50/M
$6.95/M
$6.00/M
PLANTING INFO: Days to maturity are from transplanting; Seeding depth: 1/8"; Plant spacing: 6-10"; Row spacing: 24-36".
CULTURAL INFO: Celery is a biennial related to the carrot. Celery has a long growing season (100+ days) and performs best in cool, wet conditions with high fertility. Transplanting is
highly recommended. Start seedlings indoors 10-12 weeks before planting date. Sow thickly into flats and pot up into cells or individual containers after first two true leaves appear.
Seedlings emerge in 2-3 weeks. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 70-75°F; following germination, lower temperatures to 60-70°F. Transplants can be planted outdoors 2-3
weeks before last frost date. Harden plants off by reducing water for one week. Do not decrease temperature. Exposure to temperatures of 50°F or below for 10 or more days causes
bolting. Plants need consistent moisture and high fertility. Celery is commonly blanched (protected from the sun) to maintain tenderness and flavor by covering plants, hilling with soil
or planting close together. Plants are known in some cases to cause skin irritation in the field. Wear protective clothing and/or gloves to avoid exposure. After harvest, cool stalk heads
immediately in water. Store at 34°F with high relative humidity as close to 95% or higher as possible. Quality will hold for up to two weeks.
DISEASE & PEST: Fungal leaf blights caused by either Alternaria dauci or Cercospora carotae can cause severe defoliation and greatly reduce yields. Both these fungi are seed-borne and
can also be spread by crop residues from previous years.
SEED SPECS: 50-70M seeds/oz (60M avg). Seeding rate: 27,225 plants/acre, using one plant every 12" in 12" rows. M=1,000
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Carrots/celery
Open Pollinated
sold by weight
Carrots
Chard Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
2343 Fordhook Giant
30 days babyleaf, 50 days full size
HEIRLOOM An easy winner for appearance and flavor in our
2004 trials and a top seller ever since. Broad white stems
and midribs with deep green savoyed leaves. Large plants
reach 24-28” and are very upright in architecture. High yield
potential make this variety a successful addition to every
grower’s list.
2355 Silverado 30 days babyleaf, 55 full size
We were extremely impressed with Silverado in our 2006
trials. Silverado has dark, deep green leaves with beautiful
healthy gloss. More savoyed than Fordhook, with a narrower
stem, Silverado adds heft and color when used as a salad
green. Also extremely slow to bolt and appears moderately
resistant to Cercospora leaf spot, allowing for a very long
harvest window.
2350 Improved Rainbow Mix
2360 Ruby/Rhubarb Red
30 days babyleaf, 60 full size
HEIRLOOM Rich crimson red stems and bright green savoyed
leaves, make this the standard for red chards. Especially nice
for a micro-green or babyleaf because stem and leaf veins
color early. Our improved strain has been selected for highly
savoyed leaves, color contrast, and a minimal amount of
"chocolate leaves".
2360 Ruby/ Rhubarb Red
PLANTING INFO: Days to maturity from direct seeding;
if transplanting subtract 14-21 days; Seeding depth: 1/2”;
Direct seeding: for full size leaves sow ~6 seeds/ft in single
row; for babyleaf sow ~40 seeds/ft in 2-4” bands; Plant
spacing: for full size leaves thin or plant 4-8" depending
on desired leaf size; Row spacing: for full size 18-24", for
baby leaf 2-4” between bands.
CULTURAL INFO: Swiss chard is a hardy biennial. Chard
can be direct seeded mid-spring through mid-summer,
and into the fall in warmer regions. Start transplants
4-6 weeks before planting. Transplants result in earlier
harvests. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75°F.
Harvest full size leaves at any stage. Continuous harvests
will encourage new growth. Babyleaf varieties grow well
in summer months when it is too hot for lettuce. Sow
every week for a continual summer harvest until 4 weeks
before frost date. Ready to harvest after five weeks, when
leaves are ~3”, growth rate is weather dependent. Use
floating row covers to extend the season. Cool with water
immediately after harvest; stores best in plastic bags
under refrigeration.
DISEASE & PEST: Leaf spots are commonly caused by
either Cercospora beticola or Phoma batae and are most
prevalent during periods of frequent rainfall and high
humidity. Pocket Rot (Rhizoctonia solani) is spread plant to
plant, creating pockets of infected plants. Downy Mildew
(Pernospora sparsa) may appear in mid-to-late summer.
There are no resistant chard varieties available for these
diseases. Prevention includes removal of plant debris,
crop rotation (preferably with grains), and increased air
circulation. Spinach Leaf Miners, Aphids, Leaf Hoppers
and Flea Beetles can cause foliar damage; rotate fields if
present to avoid overwintering populations. Row cover
can reduce some types of insect damage. Cabbage
Maggot can infect transplants and young seedlings as
they feed on roots; use nematodes to alleviate transplant
damage in trays.
SEED SPECS: 20M-40M seeds/lb (30M avg); 1,250-2,500
seeds/oz (1,875 avg): Seeding rate: Full size - 144M seeds/
acre (~4.8lb/acre) using 6 seeds/ft, 24” row spacing.
Babyleaf - 20M seeds/100’ (~11oz/100’), 200M seeds/1000’
(~6.5-7lb/1000’) using a 30” bed, with 5 bands at 4” bands,
2” band spacing. M=1,000
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2345 Golden 30 days babyleaf, 60 full size
2345 Golden
HEIRLOOM Emerald green leaves against deeply golden
stalks make a striking combination. This strain was rescued
by the Abundant Life Seed Foundation and has been
improved for color and vigor by seed producer and breeder
Frank Morton.
30 days babyleaf, 60 full size
An improved mix of red, pink, white, yellow, orange and
striped colors. Uniform and upright habit makes for clean
production and easy harvesting. More solid colors and
uniformly narrow stems.
2355 Silverado
Left to right: 2343 Fordhook Giant, 2355 Silverado, 2360 Ruby/Rhubarb Red,
2345 Golden
2343 Fordhook Giant
Chard
1/16 oz
1/4 oz
1 oz
1/4 lb
1-4 lbs
5+ lbs
2343 Fordhook Giant
$2.75
$3.70
$4.90
$7.00
$16.00/lb
$14.50/lb
2345 Golden
$2.75
$4.10
$5.00
$16.00
$49.00/lb
$45.00/lb
$2.75
$5.15
$9.15
$20.90
$76.00/lb
$71.50/lb
2360 Ruby/Rhubarb Red
$2.75
$3.75
$4.50
$12.00
$32.00/lb
$29.00/lb
2355 Silverado
$2.75
$4.10
$5.50
$12.75
$35.00/lb
$33.00/lb
Corn Zea mays
Sweet Corn
YELLOW Unique among open-pollinated corn varieties. Fred
Ashworth called it “rat selected” because it came from the
bin most preferred by rats. Maturing with the first of the early
hybrids, Ashworth gives rise to plump, well-filled 6-7” ears
of bright-yellow corn with the best of old-fashioned corn
flavor. Pay close attention after half-silk, as it does not hold
well in milk stage so must be harvested on time for optimum
sweetness.
corn
2370 Ashworth OP 65-75 days
2383 Sugar Pearl F1
2384 Spring Treat F1 Hybrid 70 days
YELLOW Sugary enhanced (SE+) variety with great corn
flavor. Sturdy plants reach 5' tall, first ear can be found at 12".
Ears are 8" long with 12-14 rows. Holds well in the field for
a long harvest window. Good cool soil emergence. Matures
early, around same time as Sugar Buns F1. Limited supply,
order early.
2370 Ashworth
2383 Sugar Pearl F1 Hybrid 73 days
White Silvery white kernels have a sweetness equal to
Silver Queen. 7.5-8” ears have full blunt tips on 6.5’ tall plants.
Mid-season variety with the trademark “Tablesweet” SE-type
endosperm. Tablesweet varieties are sweeter and hold
sweetness longer. Great for the home, garden or farm stand.
2380 Luscious F1 Hybrid 75 days
2384 Spring Treat F1 Hybrid
PLANTING INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding
and are extremely weather dependant; Seeding depth: 1-2”;
Plant spacing: for early varieties 8-10”; for main season crops
10-12”; Row Spacing: for early varieties 30-36"; for main season
crops 36”. Plant each variety in blocks of at least 4 rows for
adequate pollination.
CULTURAL INFO: Corn is a warm season, tender annual.
Direct seed only after soil has warmed to at least 55°F. Optimal
soil temperature for germination is 85°F. Plants can be hilled
to reduce weeds and add support. Harvest when ear silks have
dried down and kernels are filled to the tip and colored. Corn
is generally ready 18-24 days after first silk. For best quality eat
right away, or cool to 32°F within one hour of harvest. Corn
will decrease in sugars at higher temps. Corn is a heavy feeder;
fertilize well before planting.
DISEASE & PEST: Damping off is a common problem when
planting untreated seed in cool soils. Stewart’s Wilt (Erwinia
stewartii) is spread by corn flea beetles following mild winters.
Common insect pests include Corn Earworm, and European
Corn Borer, which can be controlled with DiPel (Bacillus
thuringiensis kurstaki, see Supplies) or Entrust (Spinosad).
RESISTANCE KEY: SW-Stewart's Wilt
SEED SPECS: Sweet Corn - 1,700-3,500 seeds/lb (2,500 avg).
Seeding rate: 23M/acre (~9.2lb/acre) using 10” spacing, 30” row
spacing. Popcorn - 3,800-4,500 seeds/lb (4,200 avg). Seeding
Rate: 57M/acre (~13lb/acre), 3 seeds/ft, 30” row spacing.
Ornamental and Milling - 1,250-2M seeds/lb (1,250 avg).
Seeding rate: 17,500 seeds/acre (~14lb/acre), 10 ” spacing, 36”
row spacing. M=1,000
Bi-color Tablesweet SE variety with exceptional buttersweet flavor. Tender, bicolor kernels on large 8.5” ears, with
16-18 rows. Easy to pick ears are waist high with good tip fill
and cover. Moderate resistance to Stewart’s Wilt and Rust.
Best grown above the 40th parallel. Limited supply, order
early.
2385 Brocade F1 Hybrid 83 days
Bi-color Amazing flavor! A widely adapted Tablesweet SE
variety. Brocade bested 30 other sweet corn varieties for ear
weight in a recent University of Missouri sweet corn trial. 8.5”
inch ears on 7’ sturdy plants make it an easy picker with good
tip fill and cover. Some tolerance to Stewart’s Wilt and Rust.
2380 Luscious F1
1/2 lb
1- 4 lbs
5+ lbs
$2.75
$5.50
$9.50/lb
$9.00/lb
2404 Painted Mountain Flour
$2.75
$16.00
$27.00/lb
$23.50/lb
2390 Roy’s Calais Flint
$2.75
$9.00
$16.00/lb
$14.00/lb
2410 Tom Thumb Popcorn
$2.75
$12.00
$21.00/lb
$19.00/lb
150
2404 Painted Mountain 90 days dry
2390 Roy’s Calais
2370 Ashworth (Yellow) OP Sweet
2410 Tom Thumb Popcorn 85 days dry
HEIRLOOM New Hampshire heirloom improved by the late
Prof. E. Meader at the Univ. of New Hampshire. Extra early,
open-pollinated popcorn succeeds even in cold climates.
Dwarf 3' plants produce 1-2 ears that are 3-4" long. Makes
nice petite yellow ears for table decorations or wreaths. Pops
well, but not quite as light and tender as modern hybrids.
90-95 days dry
HEIRLOOM One of the varieties that first put our seed
company on the map. This excellent Vermont flint corn
was recognized by the Slow Food “Ark of Taste” as a historic
variety worth preserving. Makes an excellent cornmeal, flour
or hominy. Highly ornamental mix of golden yellow and
deep maroon ears. Originally from the Abenaki tribe.
corn
1 oz
Popcorn, Ornamental, Milling
Colorful Montana mountain corn. Selected by Dave
Christensen from a strain of Mandan Indian corn to be
exceedingly hardy and early. Multi color 6-7” ears are good
for both decoration and milling, grinding with ease due to
high flour starch.
2385 Brocade F1
2384 Spring Treat F1
1M - 4M
5M - 24M
25 - 99M
100M +
2385 Brocade (Bi-color) F1 Sweet
$3.95
$9.25/M
$7.35/M
$6.60/M
$6.20/M
2380 Luscious (Bi-color) F1 Sweet
$3.95
$9.25/M
$7.35/M
$6.60/M
$6.20/M
2384 Spring Treat (Yellow) F1 Sweet
$3.95
$9.25/M
$7.35/M
$6.60/M
$6.20/M
2383 Sugar Pearl (White) F1 Sweet
$3.95
$9.25/M
$7.35/M
$6.60/M
$6.20/M
2410 Tom Thumb Popcorn
2390 Roy’s Calais
2404 Painted Mountain
11 The Source for Organic Seeds for Commercial Growers and Home Gardeners
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Cucumbers Cucumis sativus
NEW
NEW
EUROPEAN SLICER
2432 Picolino F1 Hybrid 50 days
PM, SCAB, TLS
Mini English cucumbers! We love these for their sweet flavor
and crispy texture as well as convenience. Best picked at 4-5”
long. Skin is medium green and thin, no peeling necessary.
Prolific plants are parthenocarpic, allowing for fruit set
without pollination. Grow in the field or in the greenhouse.
Easy to trellis with 3-4 fruits per node, but work well on the
ground too. Intermediate resistance to Cucumber Mosaic
Virus, Cucumber Vein Yellow Virus. Brought to you by our
partners at Vitalis Organic Seeds.
2428 Tyria F1 Hybrid 58 days
PM, SCAB, TLS
European/Dutch type with smooth, slender fruits that
average 14” long. Thin skin is slighty ribbed and dark green.
Crisp texture and mildly sweet flavor, never bitter! Can be
grown indoors all season long or outdoors during summer
months, trellis vines for straight fruits. Available through our
partnership with Vitalis Organic Seeds.
2428 Tyria F1
2432 Picolino F1
2425 Green Finger 60 days
PM, PRS, WMV, ZYMV
2432 Picolino F1 Hybrid
NEW
PLANTING INFO: Days to maturity are from direct
seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting; Seeding
depth: 1/2”; Plant spacing: for slicing cukes 12-24", for
pickling cukes 8-12”, for greenhouse cukes 20”; Row
spacing: for slicing and greenhouse cukes 5-6’, for
pickling cukes 3-6’.
CULTURAL INFO: Cucumbers are warm season
annuals that respond to good fertilization with direct
yield increases. Cucumbers can be direct seeded after
danger of frost has passed, or start transplants 3-4
weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature
for germination is 85°F. Soil temperatures below 50°F
slow growth and impair water uptake by roots. Plastic
mulch and row covers are commonly used for field
cucumbers to increase soil and air temperature as well
as ward off insects. Greenhouse cucumbers should be
kept pruned to one central leader and trellised with
a wire that can slide laterally to create space as vines
grow. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic:
able to produce fruit without pollination. Seedless
cucumbers are attained by excluding insects. Harvest
cucumbers regularly to increase production. Store for
up to a week at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity.
DISEASE & PESTS: Bacterial wilt (Erwinia tracheiphila)
is spread by cucumber beetles and will quickly kill
young plants. Crop rotation, removal of crop debris
to discourage overwintering populations, and use
of floating row cover can be effective in controlling
cucumber beetles. Cucumber mosaic virus makes
leaves mottled and fruit misshapen. Select varieties
with disease resistance and/or tolerance and use
similar prevention as for bacterial wilt to exclude
aphids, which carry the disease. Cucumbers are subject
to the fungal diseases of powdery mildew and downy
mildew that affect all cucurbit crops, for which the best
prevention is the selection of resistant varieties.
RESISTANCE KEY: ALS-Angular Leaf Spot, ANAnthracnose, BW-Bacterial Wilt, CMV-Cucumber
Mosaic Virus, DM-Downy Mildew, PM-Powdery Mildew,
PRS - Papya Ring Spot Virus, SCAB-Scab, TLS-Target Leaf
Spot, WMV - Watermelon Mosiac Virus, ZYMV - Zucchini
Yellow Mosiac Virus.
SEED SPECS: 1-1.3M (1.19 avg) seeds/oz, 16-21M
(17M avg) seeds/lb. Seeding Rate: 660 seeds/100’ (~1/8
oz/100’), 48M seeds/acre (~3 lb/acre) using 6 seeds/ft,
6’ row spacing. M=1,000
Beit alpha type, with thin skin, exceptional flavor, a small
seed cavity and very slow seed formation. Beit alpha’s are
similar to European slicers but shorter, averaging 8-10”.
Green Finger has more durablity than most varieties of this
type without compromising quality, storing just as well
as American slicers without needing to be wrapped. Bred
by Cornell University as field crop, and also a good choice
for high tunnels and open greenhouses where insects are
present for pollination. High tolerance to Angular Leaf Spot.
Quality and outdoor yields blew away all other hybrids in our
2008 trials.
AMERICAN SLICER
2427 Saber F1 Hybrid 55 days
2425 Green Finger
SCAB, TLS
NEW
Parthenocarpic variety for greenhouse or the field. Dark
green fruits are long, straight and uniform. Thick skins are
smooth with small white spines and have a striking dark
green color and vigorous sheen that hold up well during
harvesting and shipping. Average fruit length is 8.5-9”
and 1.5” wide with blunt ends. Recovers quickly after cool
periods. Intermediate resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus
and Cucumber Vein Yellow Virus. Available through our
partnership with Vitalis Organic Seeds.
2440 Marketmore 76 60-65 days
SCAB, CMV, PM, DM, ALS, AN
Despite subsequent Marketmore introductions, Marketmore
76 remains the most widely-planted open-pollinated
slicing cuke in the U.S. The 8-9” dark green fruits stay green
and mild-tasting even under heat stress. Multiple disease
resistances keep plants vigorous and highly productive
across a long picking season. Has moderate resistance to
Angular Leaf Spot and Anthracnose in our trials.
2460 Straight Eight 60-65 days
2427 Saber F1
Tolerant to CMV
Smooth and straight, these aptly named 8” cucumbers are
high yielding and ideal for slicing. AAS winner in 1935 and
remains a highly popular variety across the north. Free from
stippling and tolerant of cucumber mosaic virus.
PICKLING
2450 National Pickling 52 days
SCAB, CMV
Developed by the National Pickle Packers Association in
collaboration with the Michigan Agricultural Experiment
Station, this is the pickling cuke that pickle growers asked
for! High yielding, early fruiting on vigorous, medium vines.
Retains quality over a longer season than Northern Pickling.
Dark green fruit can be picked small 2-3” for gherkins or
larger 5-6” for full sized pickles . Black spines.
2440 Marketmore 76
2450 National Pickling
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ALS, AN, BW, CMV, DM, PM, SCAB
Parthenocarpic plants produce fruit under stress and without
pollinators, guaranteeing high yields in the field or under
cover. Compact vines are multi-branching and will climb
easily while small leaf size allows for easier fruit visibility
when harvesting. Medium-sized fruits are smooth and blocky
with white spines. Developed and released by the Univ. of
Arkansas in 1991.
SPECIALTY
PM
2435 Suyo Long 60 days
HEIRLOOM Asian type can grow to 15” long with a sweet
flavor and crisp texture. This “burpless” variety can be used
for fresh eating, pickling or even cooking as it is traditionally
prepared. Fruits are spiny when young, and become
smoother and ribbed at peak maturity. Harvest at any stage
you like! Fruits have a tendency to curl on one end, trellis
vines for straight fruit. Widely adapted and heat tolerant.
NEW
2420 Boothby Blonde 63 days
HEIRLOOM Maintained for five generations by the Boothby
family of Livermore, Maine, this unique heirloom is short,
plump, and oval with a yellow-creamy texture small spines.
We love its sweet, delicate flavor, extremely tender skin, and
oddly endearing appearance.
Cucumbers
2452 H-19 Little Leaf 58 days
2430 Lemon 68 days
HEIRLOOM Specialty variety prized by discriminating salad
chefs. Round 3” fruits turn from pale greenish yellow to
lemon yellow (the best eating stage) and then bright golden
yellow. Easy to grow and does well in short summers. Fruits
are somewhat later but mature faster and perform well in
cool conditions. Provide support for the growing vines or let
trail along the ground. Can be grown in large pots.
NEW
2420 Boothby Blonde
2435 Suyo Long
2430 Lemon
Cucumbers
1/16 oz
1/4 oz
1 oz
1/4 lb
2420 Boothby Blonde
$2.75
2425 Green Finger
$2.75
$4.70
$9.00
$21.00
$69.00/lb
$6.50
$16.00
$39.00
$129.00/lb
2452 H-19 Little Leaf
$2.75
$4.00
$8.50
2430 Lemon
$2.75
$3.95
$5.25
$15.00
$51.00/lb
2440 Marketmore 76
$2.75
$3.40
$4.50
$9.90
$27.00/lb
$24.50/lb
2450 National Pickling
$2.75
$4.10
$6.30
$15.65
$44.00/lb
$42.00/lb
2460 Straight Eight
$2.75
$3.25
$4.00
$13.00
$28.00/lb
$26.00/lb
2435 Suyo Long
$2.75
10
$6.50
50
$16.00
250
$39.00
1M - 4M
1-4 lbs
5+ lbs
$129.00/lb $119.00/lb
5M - 9M
10M+
2432 Picolino F1 Hybrid
$6.95
$28.00
$96.00
$320.00/m
$300.00/m
$260.00/m
2427 Saber F1 Hybrid
$6.95
$26.00
$85.00
$245.00/m
$200.00/m
$175.00/m
2428 Tyria F1 Hybrid
$9.95
$48.00
$199.00
$615.00/m
$605.00/m
$580.00/m
2452 H-19 Little Leaf
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his involvement in two exciting start-up non-profit organizations.
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Eggplant Solanum melongena
Eggplant
2466 Little Finger
60 days
More slender than a standard eggplant but with the same
glossy black skin. This oriental variety is intended to be
harvested young. Has a tender, delicate flavor. Harvest as
baby eggplants 5 or more days earlier than at maturity.
2472 Snowy
60 days
Elegant snow-white eggplant with a long, uniform fruit and
mild, non-bitter flavor. Very early to bear fruit and thus a
better choice for shorter growing seasons. Display Snowy
alongside Louisiana and Rosa Bianca for an eye-catching
multicolor market spread.
2469 Black Opal 62 days
Teardrop-shaped Italian variety with shiny black skin. Harvest
fruit early before serious seed production begins, at 5-6”
long, to preserve robust eggplant flavor and creamy, firm
flesh. Stands up well to cooking and pickling. Black Opal is
very productive and makes a great choice for those who
want a moderate-sized eggplant.
2476 Falcon F1
2470 Black Beauty 65 days
2469 Black Opal
PLANTING INFO: Days to maturity are from transplanting;
Seeding depth: 1/4”; Plant spacing: 18-24”; Row spacing: 3036”, or 24” double rows on beds with 4-6’ centers.
CULTURAL INFO: Eggplant is a warm season tender annual
that grows best between 75º to 85ºF. Sow seeds indoors
8-12 weeks before last frost date. Optimal soil temperature
for germination is 85°F. Seeds can be sown thickly into flats
and then planted into cell trays or containers after true
leaves appear. Plant outdoors when daytime temperatures
are at least 65°F and night time temperatures are above
50°F. Plastic mulch and floating row cover may be used
to increase soil and air temperatures, as well as ward off
insects (see Supplies). Plants are sensitive to nitrogen,
if over fertilized they will grow excessive foliage and
produce less fruit. Harvest eggplants when skin is glossy
and thumbprint will not leave an impression. Regular
harvest increases production of fruit. Store at 50-55ºF
and 90% relative humidity. Will keep quality for up to one
week.
DISEASE & PEST: In soils containing the Verticillium wilt
fungi (Verticillium albo-atrum and Verticillium dahliae), long
crop rotations must be practiced to reduce severity of the
disease. Disease starts with yellow bloches appearing on
the leaves, which then wilt and drop off, exposing the
fruit to sunburn. White mold (Sclerotina sclerotiorum),
typically found in areas of poor drainage, produces watersoaked lesions on the fruit and causes rotting of the stem.
Prevention includes increasnig plant spacing to promote
good air flow and improving the soil's capacity to absorb
water. Frequent scouting for Colorado Potato Beetles
is recommended as both adults and larvae can quickly
defoliate plants. Crop rotation, control of solanaceous
weeds, barrier trenches between old and new plantings,
trap cropping, use of straw mulch or row cover can delay
or reduce CPB pressure. If plants are flowering but failing to
set fruit, the culprit (at least in northern regions) is likely to
be the tarnished plant bug, which particularly appreciates
the sap of eggplant and pepper flowers. Consider planting
under row cover, or where this is impractical, using a
spray containing one or more of the following: Beauveria
bassiana (see Naturalis™ in the Supplies section) pyrethrum,
neem oil, or an insecticidal soap. Row cover is also effective
against flea beetles, which eat small holes in the leaves and
can be particularly damaging to young seedlings. Under
light insect pressure and good growing conditions, strong
plants usually outgrow the damage.
SEED SPECS: 5,500-7,500 seeds/oz (6,500 avg). Seeding
rate: 7,260 plants/acre using 24” plant spacing in 24”
double rows with 6’ centers. M=1,000
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Standard open pollinated variety. Large fruits, ranging from
1-3 lbs., are deep purple, glossy, and pear shaped. Bushy,
sprawling plants can be grown close together for support, or
trellised. For best quality, harvest when skin is glossy. Makes
an excellent "boat" for stuffing, as well as providing perfect
slices for eggplant parmesian and lasagnas.
2475 Rosa Bianca 73 days
2466 Little Finger
HEIRLOOM A lovely Italian variety with light pink-lavender
fruits streaked with colors of creamy white and violet. Mild,
creamy taste with no bitterness. Does best in areas with
warm nights; can be lower yielding in extreme northern
areas.
2468 Louisiana Long Green 75 days
2470 Black Beauty
HEIRLOOM Tall, vigorous plants produce slender 8-9” long
fruits projecting a glossy and lime green. Mild, sweet flavor
and excellent quality. Great for kabobs! Can’t be missed in a
multicolor display. Plants are tall and vigorous.
2475 Rosa Bianca
2476 Falcon F1 hybrid 85 days
Finally, a hybrid Italian eggplant for organic growers!
Compact plants set fruit early and continue setting
throughout the season resulting in higher yields. Medium to
large size with a teardrop shape. Fruits have a deep purple
color, glossy sheen and a moderately sized bright-green
calyx. Appropriate variety for field crops, high tunnels or
greenhouses.
GROWER TIP
Growing eggplants can be very challenging in the Northern U.S.
Starting with strong and healthy transplants and giving them lots
of protection and warmth can lead to great success. Use of plastic
mulch and row cover can greatly increase heat and keep out insects
like Tarnish Plant Bug (TPB) that feed on the pollen and flowers.
In warmer climates and during hot days above 80 degrees, the
row cover should be removed to prevent abortion of flowers, but
otherwise it can be left on the entire season.
2472 Snowy
Eggpl ant
1/64 oz
1/16 oz
1/4 oz
2468 Louisiana Long
1 oz
4 oz
2470 Black Beauty
$2.75
$3.70
$7.50
$18.00
$52.00
2469 Black Opal
$2.75
$6.00
$10.00
$29.00
$84.00
2466 Little Finger
$2.75
$5.75
$9.90
$24.00
$65.00
2468 Louisiana Long Green
$2.75
$6.30
$10.20
$26.00
$79.00
2475 Rosa Bianca
$2.75
$6.90
$14.00
$33.00
$99.00
2472 Snowy
$2.75
$6.90
$14.00
$33.00
$99.00
10
50
100M
250M
1M+
$4.75
$18.00
$28.00
$60.00
$165.00/m
2476 Falcon F1 Hybrid
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare
HEIRLOOM Also known as "finnocchio" in Italy where this
variety was first encountered over 100 years ago. Slightly
thinner and longer than Florence or Perfection with a vaselike shape. Vigorous plants form medium bulbs with sweet,
anise-like flavor that is delicious cooked or raw. Blue-green
stems and feathery green leaves are also edible. A spring
planting will stand till late summer.
2480 Florence 80 days
Known for its broad leaf base, Florence is more aromatic
and sweeter than other varieties. Its rich aroma comes from
increased levels of anethole, an aromatic compound also
found in anise. Works well for baby to medium sized bulbs, or
use leafy tops as a culinary herb to dress up summer dishes.
2482 Perfection
Fennel/garlic
2483 Zefa Fino 65 days
2480 Florence
2482 Perfection 80 days
Improved “Zefa Fino” type. A superior bulbing fennel from
seed producer and breeder Frank Morton. Larger, rounder
bulbs are crisp, tender and full flavored. Increased bolt
resistance. If you’re serious about fennel, this one is well
worth it!
5065 Bronze Leaf (herb)
See Culinary Herbs
Fennel
1/32 oz
1/8 oz
1 oz
2480 Florence
$2.75
$4.00
$16.00
$55.00
$89.00/lb
2482 Perfection
$2.75
$7.35
$50.40
$177.45
$287.70/lb
2483 Zefa Fino
1/2 lb
1+ lb
PLANTING INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding;
2483 Zefa Fino
$2.50
$5.95
$26.00
$108.00
$183.00/lb
Seeding depth: 1/4-1/2”; Direct seeding: 2”; Plant spacing:
thin to 6-8"; Row spacing: 18”.
CULTURAL INFO: Fennel is a hardy annual. For bulbingtypes, cool weather, fertilization and irrigation produce the largest and sweetest bulbs. Direct seed fennel mid-spring through late summer or start transplants 4-5 weeks before planting
date. Plant outdoors after danger of hard frost has passed. Bolting can result from disturbing the roots. Remove all seed stalks to preserve quality. Harvest bulbs at 3-4” in diameter. Fennel
is delicate and will dry out quickly in storage, remove stalks and wrap bulb separately in plastic. Store in cooler as close to freezing as possible. Quality will keep for 3-4 days. Non-bulbing
(leaf ) fennel is grown as an herb or for seed and the attractive, feathery leaves.
DISEASE & PEST: Fungal leaf blights caused by either Alternaria dauci or Cercospora carotae can cause severe defoliation and greatly reduce yields. Generally cercospora blight appears
earlier than alternaria blight. Both these fungi are seed-borne and can also be spread by crop residues from previous years.
SEED SPECS: 7M seeds/oz avg. Seeding rate: 400 plants/100’ double row using 6” plant spacing; 58,100 plants/acre, using 6” plant spacing, 18” row spacing. M=1,000
Garlic Allium tuberosum
86400 Chesnok Red
HEIRLOOM This purple-stripe hardneck type holds great
flavor and shape. Produces large bulbs containing 9-10
cloves. Easy to peel, cloves are long and beautiful with purple
stripes. Chesnok Red grows nationwide and doesn't mind
cold winters, but likes to be planted early in the fall. Will store
moderately well, keeping for up to six months.
86300 German Extra Hardy
Easy to grow! Hardneck variety produces large bulbs with
4-5 large cloves. A large, beautiful porcelain variety. Flavor
is strong and robust. Vigorous variety with long roots gives
it the ability to over-winter without heaving. Originally from
Germany and known to produce well in northern states.
Stores well.
86100 Inchelium Red
Award-winning flavor is robust and rich with a hint of
heat, but never overpowering. This softneck has large
bulbs reaching 3” across can have 12-20 cloves. Outer bulb
wrappers are thick and protect the bulb. Stores well for 6-7
months. Originally found on the Coville Indian Reservation
in Inchelium, WA.
86200 Silver Rose
Softneck variety ideal for braiding and hanging! Rosecolored cloves in beautiful, smooth, silvery skins have a warm
flavor. Will grow to a large size bulb. Produces 6-8 large
cloves per bulb. This artichoke-type matures late and stores
long. Keeps for up to ten months.
Garlic
1 LB
2-9 LB
10+ LB
86400 Chesnook Red
$15.75
$14.25/lb
$13.25/lb
86100 Inchelium Red
$15.75
$14.25/lb
$13.25/lb
sold by weight
$15.75
86200 Silver Rose
$15.75
86100 Inchelium Red
86200 Silver Rose
PLANTING INFO: Seeding depth: 2” if mulching with
straw or using plastic mulch, 3-4” otherwise; Plant
$14.25/lb
$13.25/lb
spacing: 4-6”, Row spacing: 18-24” or use spacing that
$14.25/lb
$13.25/lb
accommodate cultivation equipment.
CULTURAL INFO: Garlic is best planted in the fall for a
spring crop. Separate bulbs into individual cloves right
before planting. Plant each clove (especially hardnecks) with the basal root end down, and pointed
tip up. Larger cloves will produce the larger bulbs. Hardnecks produce flower stalks called “scapes”
that are often used for cooking, and should be removed to increase yields. Harvest mid-late
summer when 1/3-1/2 of the bottom leaves begin to dry down, loosen soil and lift with a fork. Cure
in a dim area with ample airflow for 2-3 weeks. After curing is complete, lop off the tops about an
inch above bulb and trim roots. Ideal storage conditions are 35 - 50°F, moderate humidity between
65 - 70%, and good air circulation.
SEED SPECS: Softnecks - 2.25oz/bulb, 50 seed cloves/lb, ~7-10 seed cloves/bulb. Seeding Rate:
60M cloves/acre (~1,200lb/acre) using 6” bulb spacing, 18” row spacing. Hardnecks - 2oz/bulb,
40 seed cloves/lb, ~4-7 seed cloves/bulb. Seeding Rate: 60M cloves/acre (1,500lb/acre) using 6”
spacing, 18” row spacing. M=1,000
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Specialty Greens
AMARANTH
Amaranth is a tender annual that thrives in the heat of
the summer. Young leaves are tender and nutritious and
have a delicate flavor when used for seeding salad greens,
braising greens or a refined garnish. Seeding depth: 1/81/4”; Direct seeding: 12-15 seeds/ft; Plant spacing: thin to
6”; Row spacing: 12-18”. Harvest individual leaves when
plants reach 8” tall. Pinch off terminal buds to encourage
branching. Seed Specs: 30M seeds/oz. M=1,000
1999 Burgundy Amaranth 50 days
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Very popular for micro greens and as a salad mix ingredient.
As a micro green, the deep red cotyledons and first true
leaves make a stunning and flavorful salad addition. And
if this were not enough, attractive maroon plumes are
gorgeous in flower arrangements and the white seed is
edible and tasty.
1993 Hopi Red Dye Amaranth 50 days
Amaranthus cruentus x A powellii
2010 Astro Arugula
Similar to Burgundy Amaranth with a bit deeper color. Use
as a micro green, a salad mix ingredient, or braise with other
summer greens for a warm salad. Plants reach 5-6’ tall at
maturity and have multi-branching stalks with sprays of
burgundy spikes. Flower bracts can be used as a food dye
and seeds are used ground for gluten-free flour.
The term specialty greens refers to a broad category of
leafy plants, many of which are cold-hardy and quick
growing. Crops in this group are gaining in popularity
due to their ease of culture and unusual and diverse
flavors. Each crop type within this category is unique in its
growing needs. Please find specific planting and cultural
information in the shaded insets or in the individual
variety descriptions.
ARUGULA
Arugula is a hardy annual grown as babyleaf or full size
greens. Sow every 3 weeks from mid-spring for a continuous harvest. Seeding depth: ¼”. For babyleaf: Direct seeding: ~60 seeds/ft in a 2-4” band; Row spacing: ¾” between
bands. For full size: Direct seeding: ~10 seeds/ft; Plant spacing: thin to 4-6”; Row spacing: 18” apart. Will overwinter in
moderate climates for early spring harvests. Seed Specs:
Astro - 15M seeds/oz; Wild - 120M seeds/oz. M=1,000
2010 Astro 21 days baby, 40 days full size
Eruca vesicaria var sativa
Standard arugula variety with long, green leaves and that
characteristic spicy flavor. Pops up quickly and withstands
cold temperatures easily. Mix of “cut” and “strap” leaf shapes
when grown as baby leaf.
2011 Sylvetta "Wild" 50 days
2010 Astro Arugula
Also known as roquette or selvatica, this wild relative
of cultivated arugula is deeply lobed and has a wild fire
pungency. More heat tolerant and much more cold tolerant
than standard arugula, but grows much more slowly and
attains only half the height. Its distinct look is considered a
critical component of gourmet winter harvest greens mixes.
NEW
2011 Sylvetta "Wild" Arugula
2490 Mizuna
21 days baby, 40 full size
Brassica rapa var nipposinica
A crucial salad mix ingredient! Japanese mustard with
slender white stems and bright green, deeply serrated
leaves. Mild in flavor, this variety is good for stir-fries, salads,
sandwiches and soup also. Cut leaves as needed at any stage
or harvest the whole head. Slow to bolt.
2492 Mibuna 21 days baby, 40 full size
Brassica rapa var. nipposinica Easy-to-grow Japanese green similar to Mizuna but with
long, rounded leaves instead of serrated. Long white
stems are born in rosettes reaching 12” tall and 8-10” wide
depending on spacing. Perfect lightly cooked and seasoned.
Slow to bolt.
2510 Tat Soi 21 days baby, 45 full size
Brassica rapa var narinosa
Fast growing green, most popular as a baby leaf for salad
mixes but can also be used for cooking. Spoon shaped leaves
are dark green and glossy with thin white stems. When
grown to full size, leaves form a tight rosette that sits close to
the ground.
2515 White Stemmed Pac Choy
25 days baby, 50 full size,
Brassica rapa var chinensis
Gorgeous thick white stems under glossy green leaves.
More open habit than Prize Choy and more commonly used
as a baby leaf variety in salad and braising green mixes. A
standard for mild Brassica flavor, and thick leaves.
2513 Prize Choy 50 days
Brassica rapa var chinensis
Diplotaxis tenuifolia
1999 Burgundy Amaranth
ASIAN GREENS
Most Asian Greens are moderately hardy annuals and can
be sown from early spring through late summer. They share
the same family as mustards but have a mild flavor and lack
the spiciness that mustards are known for. Asian greens include an assortment of species that can be grown for baby
leaf or full size crops. See mustard greens for planting instructions. Seed Specs: 12M seeds/oz. M=1,000
We have long liked Prize Choy for its elegant vase-like shape,
medium thick white stems and smooth, mild flavor. Prefers
cool weather, but is slow to bolt in heat. This is the best
open pollinated variety and we have selected it for great
uniformity, vigor and bolt resistance.
2493 Yukina Savoy
21 days baby, 45 full size, Brassica juncea
Forest green, spoon shaped leaves are cupped and heavily
savoyed. Tolerates high temperatures and commonly used
as a substitute for Tatsoi for summer production. Upright
architecture for easy harvesting. Very slow to bolt. Mild
mustard flavor is more similar to Asian greens than spicy
mustards. Deep green color and high quality leaves when
small or very large, make this an exceptional and versatile
variety.
2493 Yukina Savoy
2490 Mizuna
16
2492 Mibuna
2513 Prize Choy
2260 Bull’s Blood
NEW
Specialty Greens
0000 Shungiku
1980 Bell Isle
UPLAND CRESS Barbarea verna
Plants have long stalks with quarter sized leaflets that
spiral from the base and are slow to bolt. Resembles
watercress but much easier to grow. A tender perennial
grown as an annual or biennial. Best sown in late summer
for fall for winter harvests. Direct seed as soon as danger
of frost has passed through late summer. Seeding depth:
¼”; Direct seeding: ~12 seeds/ft; Plant spacing: thin to 4”.
Row spacing: 12-18”. Harvest as needed by cutting leaflets
or cut entire plant below crown for bunches. Seed Specs:
19M seeds/oz. M=1,000
2495 Hon Tsai Tai
2507 Shungiku
1980 Belle Isle 50 days
1960 Spring Raab
BEET GREENS Beta vulgaris
Beet greens are best used as a heat loving summer green,
but can tolerate cool temperatures and mild frosts well.
Greens may be harvested individually, or grown as baby
leaf greens. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked.
Seeding depth: 1/2”. For babyleaf: Direct seeding: ~40 seeds/
ft in a 2-4” bands; Row spacing: ¾” between bands. Harvest
by cutting plants 1” above ground or cut individual leaves
for cut and come again. For full size greens: Plant spacing:
1”; Row spacing: 12-18”. See Beets section for more cultural
info. Seed Specs: 16M/oz. M=1,000
2260 Bull’s Blood 35 days
HEIRLOOM Heat tolerant green grown primarily for striking
dark red-purple leaves that provide incredible contrast
in salad mixes and also have a tender, sweet flavor. Eliot
Coleman's choice for a red leaf in winter salad mixes.
2290 Early Wonder Tall Top 45 days
Quick growing arching tops make perfect early beet greens
with a bright green color and dark red veins. Flavor is similar
to chard. Grow as babyleaf or gently harvest greens and
grow for baby beet roots.
FLOWERING BRASSICAS
Moderately hardy annuals that combine qualities of mustard greens and broccoli. Grown for their tender flowering shoots with no central head but many tender leaves
and side shoots with clusters of buds. Many plants in this
family are quite beautiful in the garden, some favoring
cooler seasons and some preferring heat. Days to maturity
are from direct seeding. Seeding depth: ½”; Direct seeding:
10-12 seeds/ft; Plant spacing: 2”; Row spacing: 18-24”. Will
tolerate light frosts. Harvest multiple times as flower stalks
peak above foliage or for a one time harvest. Seed Specs:
Hon Tsai Tai - 10M seeds/oz, Spring Raab - 17M seeds/oz.
M=1,000
2495 Hon Tsai Tai 37 days Brassica rapa var chinensis
Dark green leaves with purple veins and stems have petite
florets that are best harvested right before the bright yellow
blossoms are about to open. Similar to broccoli raab in
culture and use, with a much sweeter flavor and delicate
texture. Young flowering shoots add a sweet, mild mustard
flavor to fresh salads, lightly steamed, in stir-fries, or in
cream-based pasta dishes.
1960 Spring Raab 45 days
Brassica rapa var ruvo
Cimi de Rapa! Traditional Italian specialty that has mild
mustard flavor and broccoli-like florets. Easy to handle, easy
to grow, and loaded with folic acid and vitamins. Plant from
early spring to midsummer. Large plants grow to 30” tall.
2416 Persian Broadleaf
Very dark green, glossy leaves are deeply divided and have
an upright habit. Best quality in early spring and late fall into
winter. The name derives from that of an island on which
17th Century Portuguese sailors survived the winter due to
this little plant. Rich in Vitamin C, calcium, iron, and especially
Vitamin A.
2415 WCC Cress
CHRYSANTHEMUM GREENS Chrysanthemum coronarium
A highly popular Japanese green now becoming recognized
in the US. Aromatic leaves are rich in vitamin B and minerals
and commonly used along with the young stems in dishes
such as tempura or sprinkled on top of soups and salads
or in stir-fry. Prefers mild or slightly cool climates. Cultural
info is similar to amaranth greens, pinching leaves and
tops as desired or cut full size greens at base when 4-8” tall.
Produces beautiful yellow flowers on 6’ bushes if grown to
full maturity. Seed Specs: 17M seeds/oz. M=1,000
ENDIVE AND ESCAROLE
Members of the chicory family, endives and escaroles are
hardy biennials that prefer cool temperatures and short
days. Plants are tolerant to heat as well as cold and are
grown like lettuce. Endives have frilly and serrated leaves.
Escaroles have broad leaves and Catalognas (dandelion
greens) are slender with softly serrated edges. Babyleaf
days to maturity are from direct seeding, full size is from
transplant. Start transplants 6-8 weeks before planting
date. Seeding depth: 1/8”. For babyleaf: Direct seeding: ~30
seeds/ft; Row spacing: 3/4” between bands. For full size
open heads: Plant spacing: 10-12”; Row spacing: 18” apart.
Plant heads closer together for self-blanching technique
or cover centers for 3 days before harvest. Harvest as you
would lettuce. Light frosts in fall will improve flavor. Seed
Specs: Endive - 17-20M seeds/oz, Escarole - 13-16M seeds/
oz. M=1,000
2507 Shungiku
Aromatic bright green leaves are savored for Japanese dishes
by ethnic chefs and foodies and now becoming popular as
a signature addition to salad mixes in the States. Shungiku
is the favored variety with thin leaves that are finely lobed.
The plant will produce many side stalks. Fast growing variety
works well for full size shafts and leaves or as babyleaf. Mild
flavor and aroma.
1975 Batavian 50 days full size
Cichorium endiva
ESCAROLE Large, broad, slightly-twisted lettuce-like leaves
that form round 12-16” tightly-packed heads with well
blanched creamy-white deep hearts. Has a thick bulky
texture.
GARDEN CRESS Lepidium sativum
A fast-growing cool season peppery salad green that
sprouts in 24 hrs! Direct sow seeds in flats or outdoors
as soon as soil can be worked. Seeding depth: ¼”; Direct
Seeding: ~20 seeds/inch in 2-4” wide bands; Row spacing:
2-4” between bands. Sow thickly every 2-3 weeks for a
continuous harvest through spring and late summer.
Harvest when plants reach 2-3” tall by cutting 1” from
ground for cut and come again or harvest entire plants all
at once. Prefers cool temperatures and can become bitter
in hot conditions. Seed Specs: 10M seeds/oz. M=1,000
2416 Persian Broadleaf 21 days baby
Petite leaflets are dark-green with tiny teeth around the
margin on a long stem. Mild cress flavor is not as spicy as
Wrinkled Crinkled. A highly unusual variety from Iran that will
set your mix apart from the rest. A delicious and nutritious
green.
2415 Wrinkled Crinkled Crumpled
Cress 21 days baby Twisted and savoyed texture give these leaves unexpected
heft and presence. The very last cress to bolt, you can be sure
of multiple cuttings from a single planting. Grow this and
discover the great flavor and look that cress can add to your
salad mix.
1963 Catalogna Emerald
28 days baby, 50 full size, Cichorium intybus
ENDIVE Often called "dandelion greens" this unusual salad
green is nonetheless a true chicory. The leaves are much
earlier than other chicories, and grow upright to make an
excellent salad green. Has an unusual, delicate flavor.
1965 Tres Fine Mariachere
30 days baby, 50 full size, Cichorium endiva
ENDIVE Quick growing miniature French endive with narrow,
finely curled leaves and highly delicate flavor. These are the
blanched sprigs you will find in a commercial salad mix. Plant
6” each way.
1970 Frisse 35 days baby, 60 full size
Cichorium endiva
ENDIVE Frilly endive with finely-cut leaves. Adds beauty
and body to salads. Blanch by tying the heads with a broad
rubber band, or do as the French do by placing a deep,
half-dome dish with an air hole over the heart about 2-3 days
before harvest.
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Specialty Greens
NEW
1965 Tres Fine Maraichere
2500 Purple Osaka
1970 Frisee
1975 Batavian
2505 Red Giant
2485 Green Wave
2518 Hot Shot Spicy Mustard Mix
2498 Golden Frill
2505 Red Giant
MUSTARDS Brassica juncea
Most Brassica greens are moderately hardy annuals that
can be sown from early spring through late summer.
Commonly grown as babyleaf for salad mixes in the US, and
traditionally for full size leaves in ethnic cuisine, stir-fry or
pickled. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked. Sow every
3 weeks into fall for a continuous harvest. Seeding depth:
¼”. For babyleaf: Direct seeding: ~60 seeds/ft in a 2-4”; Row
spacing: 2/3” between bands. Harvest when leaves are ~3”
tall by cutting 1” from ground or pick individual leaves for
cut and come again. For full size: Seeding rate: ~12 seeds/
ft; Plant spacing: thin to 6”; Row spacing: 18”. Harvest leaves
as desired. Use floating row cover when planting to protect
from flea beetles. Seed Specs: 16M seeds/oz. M=1,000
2500 Purple Osaka 21 days baby, 40 full size
Similar to Red Giant with less color in veins and a cupped leaf
making leaves easier to wash and salads more lofty. Emerald
green leaves have a purple tinge that becomes more intense
as leaves mature. Leaves have a less pungent flavor than Red
Giant.
2498 Golden Frill
A new look for your mustard greens collection. Individual
leaves are deeply lobed and frilly inside with a finely cut and
flatter edge. Vibrant green color. Adds loft and texture to
signature salad mixes. Bunch at full size for braising greens
or use as garnish. The spiciest of mustard flavors. Very slow
to bolt.
2485 Green Wave 21 days baby, 45 full size
Bright green, frilly, very winter hardy, and spicy hot when
raw. Extremely slow to bolt. High yielding and reliable
workhorse variety. Popular salad mix ingredient.
2505 Red Giant 23 days baby, 45 full size
Our most popular mustard for salad mixes! Baby greens
have bright green leaves with deep purple veins. Full size
plants are incredibly beautiful with a full whorl of stunning
burgundy leaves. Spiciness increases with maturity. Use full
size leaves for stir-fry, soups and pickling.
2517 HMS Mild Mustard Mix
See salad mixes in the lettuce section
2518 Hot Shot Spicy Mustard Mix
See salad mixes in the lettuce section
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2517 HMS Mild Mustard Mix
NEW
1955 Magenta Magic
ORACH Atriplex hortensis
Orach, also known as “Mountain Spinach,” is a hardy annual.
It is often touted as a warm season green, but is actually
a cool-season plant that does not go to seed easily in hot
weather. Sow seeds as soon as soil can be worked. Seeding
depth: 1/2”. Direct seeding: 12-15 seeds/ft. Plant spacing:
thin to 6-10”, Row spacing: 18-24”. Harvest individual leaves
when plants reach ~10” tall. Seed Specs: 6M seeds/oz.
M=1,000
1955 Magenta Magic 28-45 days
This orach is an iridescent fuchsia unlike any other. Whether
using individual leaves in salad mix, cooked like spinach
or as a micro green, the color is always spectacular with a
shimmery sheen. Discovered at a Montana homestead where
it is called “Big Sky Mountain Spinach”. Another prized variety
by HMS grower and breeder Frank Morton.
PURSLANE Portulaca oleracea var sativa
Warm weather specialty salad green grown as a tender
annual. Tangy flavor, with a crisp texture and is packed
with Omega 3 fatty acids. Direct seed or transplant after all
danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Days to
maturity are from direct seeding. Seeding depth: 1/4”; Direct
seeding: ~24 seeds/ft; Plant spacing: 4-6”; Row spacing: 1620”. Pick individual leaves as needed. Prefers summer heat
and will not tolerate frost. Seed Specs: 65M seeds/oz.
M=1,000
1945 Golden 50 days
This is not your well-known garden weed. Golden purslane
has large succulent leaves that are a light green color with
golden stems. Individual leaves are oval to round and thick,
about the size of a teaspoon. Plants grow to 18” tall. Harvest
leaves as desired for summer salads or grow as a micro green.
Tangy flavor and very nutritious.
1992 Leonardo F1
RADICCHIO Chicorium intybus
A close relative of endives and escaroles, radicchio is
a tender perennial best suited for cool temperatures.
Radicchio can be used as a baby green, but beautiful
pigments, crunchy texture, and complex flavors don’t fully
manifest until maturity when they form tight heads. Start
transplants 4-6 weeks before planting date or direct seed
in spring or mid-summer after soil has warmed. Days to
maturity are from transplanting, add 14-21 days if direct
seeding. Seeding depth: 1-2”; Direct seeding: 8 seeds/ft:
Plant spacing: 3-4”; Row spacing: 24”. Tolerates light frost.
Seed Specs: 14M seeds/oz. M=1,000
1992 Leonardo F1 Hybrid 85 days
Large heads are 4-5” wide at maturity and perfectly round.
Plant for fall and winter crops when color and flavor is best.
High yields of heavy, marketable heads that average 1lb
each. Extremely vigorous variety that strongly resists bolting
and shows some resistance to Tip Burn. This variety replaces
Indigo F1.
90 days
An Italian favorite! Deepburgundy and white
Chioggia-type with dense
round heads which grow
to 5-7” at maturity. For an
open pollinated variety,
this radicchio produces a
high percentage of wellwrapped, dense heads.
Best spring-planted, but
also works well for normal
autumn production from
July plantings.
2496 Hong Vit
RADISH GREENS Raphanus sativus
Hardy annual plants produce the best quality greens in the
spring and fall. Grow as babyleaf or thin plants and harvest
with small radish roots– perfect for bunching! Sow every
4 weeks from mid-spring for a continuous harvest. Seeding depth: ¼”. For babyleaf: Seeding rate: ~60 seeds/ft in a
2-4” band; Row spacing: 2/3” between bands. Harvest when
leaves are ~3” tall by cutting 1” from ground or pick individual leaves for cut and come again. For full size: Direct
seeding: ~15 seeds/ft; Plant spacing: thin to 3”; Row spacing:
6-8”. Seed Specs: 1,250 seeds/oz. M=1,000
NEW
A pink-red stemmed leaf
radish that is very fast
growing, has an upright habit
and is practically hairless.
Leaves are green and lobed
with a light red midrib and
have a mild radish flavor. Ideal
for micro greens, sprouts,
or as a baby leaf in salads or
bunched with the tiny roots
still attached. Red stem color
fills in early.
Specialty Greens
1990 Palla
Rossa
2496 Hong Vit
1990 Palla Rossa
S p e c i a lt y G r e e n s
1/32 oz
2010 Astro Arugula
$2.75
1975 Batavian Broad Leafed Escarole
$2.75
1/16 oz 1/8 oz 1/4 oz 1/2 oz
$6.30
1980 Belle Isle Cress
$2.75
2260 Bull’s Blood Beet
$2.75
1 oz
2 oz
1/4 lb
1/2 lb
1 lb
5-24 lbs
$24/lb
$22/lb
$21.50/lb
$38.50/lb
$36.50/lb
$14.50/lb
$13/lb
$4.00
$8.70
$16.00
$14.70
$30.45
$61.95 $114.45/lb
$7.35
$19.40
$35.70
$5.40
$13.15
$43/lb
1999 Burgundy Amaranth
$2.75
$5.45
$14.75
$31.25
$71.40
1963 Catalogna Emerald Chicory
$2.75
$6.20
$9.45
$14.70
$30.45
$51.45/lb
$6.30
$14.70
$2.75
$4.10
1970 Frisee Endive
$2.75
2498 Golden Frill Mustard
$2.75
1945 Golden Purslane
$2.75
2485 Green Wave Mustard
$2.75
$3.60
2517 High Mowing Mild Mustard Mix
$2.75
$3.65
2495 Hon Tsai Tai Flowering Broccoli
$2.75
2496 Hong Vit Radish Green
$2.75
1993 Hopi Red Dye Amaranth
$2.75
$5.70
2518 Hotshot Spicy Mustard Mix
$2.75
1955 Magenta Magic Orach
$2.75
2492 Mibuna Asian Green
2490 Mizuna Asian Green
1990 Palla Rossa Radicchio
$2.75
$4.60
$7.10
$30.45
$16.50/lb
$61.95 $114.45/lb
$6.00
$11.00
$24.00
$68/lb
$8.50
$22.00
$79.00
$249/lb
$7.35
$11.55
$6.50
$5.00
$24.00
$9.00
$5.00
$36.75
$57.75/lb
$51.45/lb
$59.00
$96/lb
$89/lb
$21.00
$9.00
$60/lb
$21.00
$60/lb
$15.65
$32.45
$4.20
$7.35
$25.20
$61.95
$99.75/lb
$4.60
$10.50
$34.50
$110.25
$180/lb
$2.75
$3.35
$4.20
$7.85
$16.25
$28.35/lb
$27.30/lb
$2.75
$3.35
$4.20
$7.75
$16.25
$27.50/lb
$25/lb
2416 Persian Broadleaf Cress
$9.45
$2.75
$27.30
$5.25
$93.45 $173.25/lb
$60.00
$12.60
$160.00
$23.10
$93.45/lb
$300/lb
$48.30/lb
2513 Prize Choy Pac Choy
$2.75
$4.00
$6.00
$18.00
$28.00
$50/lb
2500 Purple Osaka Mustard
$2.75
$4.50
$5.75
$16.00
$44.00
$60/lb
$59/lb
2505 Red Giant Mustard
$2.75
$3.60
$4.60
$9.50
$22.00
$35/lb
$34/lb
2507 Shungiku Chrysanthemum Green
$2.75
1960 Spring Raab Broccoli Raab
$2.75
$5.00
2011 Sylvetta "Wild" Arugula
$2.75
$5.50
2510 Tat Soi Asian Green
$2.75
$3.50
$4.10
$8.90
$18.90
1965 Tres Fine Maraichere Endive
$2.75
$6.30
$14.70
$30.45
$61.95 $114.45/lb
$2.75
$4.00
$6.00
$10.00
$18.00
2415 Wrinkled Crinkled Crumpled Cress
2493 Yukina Savoy Asian Green
1992 Leonardo Radicchio F1 Hybrid
$2.75
$2.75
$7.00
$12.00
$26.00
$70/lb
$6.00
$7.50
$17.75
$64/lb
$60/lb
$119/lb
$109/lb
$8.00
$13.50
25+ lbs
$93.45/lb
$115.50/lb
2290 Early Wonder Tall Top Beet
10+ lbs
$39.00
$31.50/lb
$26.25/lb
$30/lb
$4.50
$6.50
$16.00
$52/lb
$7.00
$12.00
$26.00
$70/lb
$50.50/lb
100
500
1M - 4M
5M - 24M
25M+
$4.80
$17.50
$30.00/M
$29.00/M
$28.00/M
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Kale & Collards Brassica oleracea
kale
2530 Red Russian
25 days babyleaf, 50 mature leaves
HEIRLOOM Bright purple stems with slate green, deeply
lobed foliage. Leaves are tender and smooth compared with
other kales. Our strain has been selected for cold hardiness
and purple vein color. Perfect for salad mix or full size leaves.
2520 Lacinato (Dinosaur)
HEIRLOOM Also known as "Dinosaur Kale" due to its bumpy
leaf surface resembling dinosaur skin! This unique variety
has the richest, darkest blue-green color of any kale. Deeply
savoyed leaves are blade-shaped with smooth margins. This
strain has been reinvigorated by Frank Morton and is widely
appreciated for its superior flavor, vigor, and hardiness. Staff
favorite at HMS!
2532 Ripbor F1 Hybrid 65 days
2535 Siberian
30 days, 60 mature leaves
Huge, blue-green leaves with white stems and an oak leaf
shape. Its superior tenderness makes Siberian one of the
best varieties for raw salad use and spring “napini”. Plants are
extremely hardy and grow rapidly. Flavor is improved by light
frost, but is exceptional anytime.
2528 White Russian
2532 Ripbor F1 Hybrid
This superior commercial variety is compact with bluegreen, ruffled leaves similar to Winterbor. Ripbor has a
more compact habit, with shorter node lengths and rapid
re-growth. Strong leaves keep a uniform size, slightly smaller
than Winterbor, making great bunches that fit nicely in a
box. Becomes much sweeter with the onset of cold weather.
Resists yellowing and leaf drop.
COLLARDS
PLANTING INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding,
subtract 2 weeks if transplanting; Seeding depth: 1/4-1/2".
Babyleaf: Direct seeding: ~60seeds/ft in 2-4" bands; Row
spacing: ¾” between bands. Full Size: Direct seeding: ~3-4 seeds
every 8-10"; Plant spacing: thin to 8-10”; Row spacing: 18-30”.
CULTURAL INFO: Kale and collards are hardy biennials that
will overwinter in milder climates, and improve in flavor with
the onset of cold weather. Direct sow as soon as soil can be
worked or start transplants 4 weeks before planting date. Sow
fall plantings two months before first expected frost for full
size and up until frost for baby leaf. Harvest full size leaves as
desired. Start transplants 4 weeks before planting date.
DISEASES & PESTS: Kale and collards are subject to the
same insect pests as cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli, but
tend to be less preferred. Insect pests, including cabbage
looper, imported cabbage worm, and diamondback
moth can be controlled by Bacillus thuringiensis (such as
Dipel DF) and/or spinosad, preferentially in rotation with
one another to prevent build-up of resistant individuals.
Flea beetles chew small holes in the leaves and are most
detrimental when plants are young; use row cover (make
sure edges are sealed) or application of Pyganic™, neem or
capsaicin products to control populations (see Supplies).
SEED SPECS: 5,625-9,375 seeds/oz (7,500 avg), 90-150M
seeds/lb (116M avg). Seeding Rate: Babyleaf - 116 M seeds/100’
bed (1 lb), 1.6MM seeds/1,000’ bed (10 lbs) using ~1,000 seeds/
ft in 16 rows on a 36” bed. Full Size - 68M seeds/acre (12oz)
using 3 seeds/10”, 30” row spacing. M=1,000, MM=1,000,000
2520 Lacinato (Dinosaur)
Voted the best-tasting in our taste tests as well as in trials
at Garden City Seeds in Montana and Gathering Together
Farm in Oregon. Delicate, sweet flavor that improves in
complexity with frost and light cooking. Tolerates wet soils
better than any other kale and has the cold hardiness of the
toughest Russian.
2552 Champion
70 days
Improved "Vates" type, selected to stand longer attaining
a two week advantage over other varieties. Rich dark bluegreen with large cabbage-like leaves. Plants are non-heading,
productive, and hardy. Waxy leaf surface provides natural
protection from cabbage worms. Try collards braised with a
touch of olive oil and garlic or steamed with butter.
Left to right: 2520 Lacinato, 2530 Red Russian, 2528 White Russian, 2535 Siberian
Kale & collards
1/32 oz 1/8 oz 1/2 oz
2 oz
1/2 lb
1-9lbs
2535 Siberian
10+lbs
2552 Champion Collards
$2.75
$4.75
$13.00
$36.00
$69.00
$120.00/lb
2520 Lacinato (Dinosaur) Kale
$2.75
$5.00
$9.00
$16.00
$49.00
$79.00/lb
2530 Red Russian Kale
$2.75
$3.95
$5.95
$12.00
$27.00
$42.00/lb
2535 Siberian Kale
$2.75
$3.25
$5.25
$9.00
$19.00
$28.00/lb
2528 White Russian Kale
$2.75
$5.00
$9.00
$19.00
$59.00
$109.00/lb
$36.50/lb
50
1M - 4M
5M - 24M
25M+
2532 Ripbor F1 Hybrid Kale
$4.95
$29.50/M
$25.00/M
$24.50/M
2552 Champion
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Lettuce Lactuca sativa
Red Leaf
2604 Red Tide 28 days baby, 48 full size
TB, BR MTO-10
2601 Red Sails 29 days baby, 55 full size
MTO-10
Perfect red leaf for salad mixes and teenage heads. Fast
growing leaves with burgundy edges and bright green
centers. Can be grown to full size having a compact head
with tender stems. Very slow to bolt and no bitterness. New
Red Fire is a similar variety more suitable for commercial full
size leaf lettuce.
Lettuce
Recommended to us by a local grower, Red Tide is a
heavyweight full-sized red leaf that really packs a box. Has
a dark green undertone with brick red margins. Leaves are
tender and non-bitter, but can occasionally be brittle. When
other varieties in our trials were getting hammered with
bottom rot, Red Tide showed hardly any signs. Incredible
vigor under wide ranging conditions. Available as raw and
pelleted seed.
2604 Red Tide
2590 Dark Lolla Rossa
30 days baby, 55 days full size
2564 Magenta
PLANTING INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding
in spring conditions, subtract 10-14 days if transplanting,
subtract 7-10 days if planting in summer conditions, add
20 days if planting late summer-fall; Seeding depth: 1/8”,
seeds require minimum amount of light for germination.
Babyleaf: Seeding rate: ~60 seeds/ft, in 2” bands; Row
spacing: ¾” between bands, 16 rows/36” bed. Full
Size: Seeding rate: 3 seeds every 8-10”, Plant spacing:
8-12”; Row spacing: 12-18” or 3 rows/36” bed, 5’ centers.
CULTURAL INFO: Lettuce is a cool season annual that can be
seeded in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. In
certain areas, lettuce can be grown throughout the summer
by choosing varieties which are heat tolerant; however,
many lettuce varieties have difficulty germinating in soils
above 75°F. Start transplants 3-4 weeks before setting out.
Sow seeds 4 per inch in flats or small-cell plug trays, barely
covering with fine soil. If sowing into flats, transplant 2
weeks later into plug trays, pots, or into another flat at
1-2” apart. Harden off seedlings by reducing water and
temperature for 2-3 days before transplanting. Cut lettuce
holds best when harvested in the morning and cooled
rapidly. For salad mix or babyleaf production, harvest
individual leaves when they reach desired size, or cut evenly
across the bed making sure to stay above the growing
tip. For a continuous harvest, sow lettuce every 3 weeks.
DISEASE & PESTS: The primary lettuce diseases are downy
mildew (Bremia lactucae), drop (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, also
called white mold), damping-off (caused by a number of
soil-borne fungi), bottom rot (Rhizoctonia solani), and lettuce
mosaic virus (LMV). Other than LMV, which is highly seedborne, the other diseases are best prevented by production
practices that maximize airflow around heads to stimulate
rapid drying. Many varieties have disease resistances.
RESISTANCE KEY: DM: Downy Mildew (race specified, if
known), TB: Tip Burn, WM: White Mold, BHR: Bacterial Head Rot,
BR: Bottom Rot, HS: Heat Stress, LMV: Lettuce Mosaic Virus, APH:
Aphids, MTO-10, MTO-30: 10,000 or 30,000 seeds were tested
for the presence of Lettuce Mosaic Virus (LMV) and no LMV
found. A disease-free test does not guarantee a seed lot to be
disease-free, only that no pathogen was detected in sample.
SEED SPECS: 24,000 seeds/oz avg. Baby Leaf - 96M
seeds/100’ bed (~ 4 oz), 960M seeds/1,000’ bed (2.5 lbs),
7.7MM seeds/acre (~20 lbs), using ~960 seeds/ft, 16 rows/
bed, 36” beds, 6’ row centers. Full Size - 360 plants/100’
beds (~1/32 oz), 3,600 plants/1,000’ beds (1 oz), using 10”
spacing, 3 rows/36” bed, 5’ center beds. 31M plants/acre
(~2 oz), using 10” plant spacing. These specifications are
meant to be general guidelines for the particular application
as noted. They can be loosely applied across the board for
lettuces/mixes found in this section. M= 1,000, MM=1,000,000
Petite fanned leaves are burgundy red with green center,
very curly and savoyed. Mainly a red baby leaf variety
providing excellent loft, heft, and color to salad mixes. Open
heads are compact and much slower-growing than other
lettuces. Use in a teenage rainbow lettuce box or as an
attractive garnish. Shows field resistance to Downy Mildew.
2601 Red Sails
2564 Magenta 48 days full size
DM (races 1-16, 19, 21), LMV MTO-10
Summer crisp with a big crunch! Batavian type with whirls
of red tinged leaves and a crispy green heart. We have had
great feedback from local growers who love this variety.
Excellent shelf life in the cooler and at market. Ideal for
spring and summer plantings. Good field resistance to tip
burn, bottom rot and lettuce drop in our 2008 trials during 6
weeks of constant rain! Available as raw and pelleted seed.
2594 New Red Fire
2593 Galactic 30 days baby, 58 days full size
WM, DM (races 1-6) MTO-10
The darkest red of all! Glossy leaves with burgundy-red
color and a bit of light green at the base. As an addition
to salad mixes, Galactic is out of this world, creating an
excellent contrast of color. Not commonly grown as full-size
leaf lettuce due to relatively compact size and, like other
extremely dark red lettuces, bittering flavor at full maturity.
2564 Magenta
2550 Black Seeded Simp.
2594 New Red Fire 55 days full size
TB, BR, DM, MTO-10
A terrific full-size red leaf all season. New Red Fire forms
ruffled red leaves atop a bright green base. Similar to Red
Sails but more appropriate for full-size leaf lettuce. Heads
tend to be fuller and larger and outer leaves hold up to
washing and packing better. Has shown moderate resistance
to Lettuce Drop and heat stress in our trials. Available as raw
and pelleted seed.
Green Leaf
2563 Waldmann's
2563 Waldmann's 28 days baby, 49 days full
TB MTO-10
Dark green colored leaves on large, loose, open heads.
Commercial standard for green leaf lettuce with frilled, wavy
leaves. Very uniform and productive. Best for late spring and
fall harvest, but will grow in summer. Heavy and slightly long
leaves also make it popular with baby leaf growers.
2550 Black Seeded Simpson
DM, WM, TB
Early green leaf lettuce! Grand Rapids-type with light green
color and tender leaves. Quickly produces a full-sized, bright
green open head with slightly crinkled leaves. Withstands
heat, drought, and light frost. A highly adaptable lettuce for
plantings throughout the season. Popular babyleaf variety
for a bright green contrast to mixes.
2557 Lettony
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lettuce
NEW
2557 Lettony 29 days baby, 51 full size
2598 Red Oakleaf 30 days baby, 60 full size
Dual purpose variety great for both salad mix and full
size leaf lettuce. Medium green leaves have Batavian
characteristics: crunchy, slightly waxy and strong. Holds up
well when washing, packing and at the market. Compares
very closely to Two Star. Excels in the fall due to excellent
mildew resistance as well as a tendency to become darker
green, when other green leafs become lighter in color. Our
green leaf pick for our all-new Downy Mildew-resistant mix
(see salad mixes). Brought to you by our partners at Vitalis
Organic Seeds. Available as raw and pelleted seed.
Burgundy oakleaf similar to Red Salad Bowl but with a more
golden sheen. Forms a larger and more packed full-size
lettuce than Red Salad Bowl and Oscarde, perfect for teenage
heads especially. Shows field resistance to common fall
mildews in the Northeast.
DM (races 1-25) MTO-30
2568 Bergam’s Green 55 days full size
CR MTO-30
2568 Bergam's Green
A high quality variety with outstanding performance all
season long. Glossy leaves have vibrant green color and
some Batavian characteristics. Stands up well to summer
heat, being slow to bolt and retaining crispness and flavor
throughout the season. A standout in our trials for the past
two years for appearance, flavor and disease resistance.
Brought to you by our partners at Vitalis Organic Seeds.
Available as pelleted seed only.
2561 Nevada 55 days
TB, LMV, DM MTO-10
Excellent summer variety! Batavia or “French crisp” type
forming large, open heads. Vibrant green leaves are glossy,
thick, and beautifully ruffled with a satisfying combination of
crunchy texture and buttery smoothness. Batavian types are
perfect for summer planting due to excellent bolt resistance
while still maintaining good texture and flavor in the hot
summer sun. Available as raw and pelleted seed.
Oak Leaf
2558 Tango 28 days baby
MTO-10
2561 Nevada
2586 Green Towers
Standard babyleaf variety for salad mixes. Light palegreen color and oakleaf shape with lofty texture. Not
recommended for open-leaf heads due to its tendency to
bolt quickly.
2605 Salad Bowl 28 days baby, 50 full size
TB, HS
2587 Jericho
Bright green color with soft oakleaf edges and tender
texture. Most commonly used for babyleaf production,
favored for its shape, color and rapid growth rate. Full size
habit is loose and open. Very attractive and always tender
and sweet. AAS winner in 1952, and has remained a favorite
for many years. Heat tolerant and bolt resistant.
2599 Red Salad Bowl
2598 Red Oakleaf
2595 Oaky Red Splash
A popular red complement to green Salad Bowl, with bronzetinted oak-shaped leaves commonly found in standard salad
mixes. Loose, open-heads form a medium sized rosette.
Matures early and is very slow to bolt. Grows well in all
seasons but color is best in cooler weather. Has shown field
resistance to fall mildews.
2603 Blade 30 days baby
DM (races 1-25), APH MTO-30
2596 Parris Island
2565 Emerald Oak
Replacement for Malawi. Beautiful red oakleaf with heavily
pronounced lobes for baby leaf production. Upright habit
makes harvesting easy. Works well all season long, keeping
red color even in low light conditions. Especially good for fall
and winter crops due to Downy Mildew resistance. Available
as raw seed only. Thanks to our partners at Vitalis for this
great variety. Available as raw seed only.
2591 Oscarde 29 days baby, 55 days full size
DM (races 1-16, 19, 21)
2600 Rouge d'Hiver
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2559 Winter Density
We loved Oscarde in our trials and know you’ll love it too.
Golden-red, softly shaped oakleaf used in salad mixes or for
full size leaf lettuce. Higher quality babyleaf than Red Salad
Bowl and Red Oakleaf with a longer leaf, more refined lobes
and increased disease resistance. Open-heads are compact
and full, bolts easily in summer. Great variety for fall and
winter crops due to its Downy Mildew resistance.
DM, TB, WM, HS
Arrowhead leaves are very long and soft with a bronze cast
and speckled with red blotches similar to Freckles. Can be
used as a baby leaf or open-head. Heads can grow to a very
large size, up to 18” across in fertile ground. Midribs are
often pink. Has a remarkably sweet flavor and silky texture
similar to a butterhead. Thanks to grower and breeder, Frank
Morton for this beauty.
2565 Emerald Oak 60 full size
TB
Its crisp, buttery-heart and sweet flavor make Emerald Oak
a real jewel! Rounded oakleaf shaped leaves are thick and
tighten to form dense heads. Dark green spinach color is
vibrant and striking. Appears to be a cross between Blushed
Butter Oak and Deer Tongue taking the best from both. An
original release from breeder Frank Morton and an all-around
favorite in our trials. Shows field resistance to Tip Burn.
Romaine Cos
2543 Freckles 28 days baby, 55 full size
HEIRLOOM An unusual bright green romaine uniformly
and densely splattered with crimson splashes. Upright
growth, unique early coloring, and crisp texture make this
an excellent choice for both baby leaf and unique full-sized
heads. Stays sweet and non bitter in summer heat better
than almost any other variety.
2596 Parris Island Cos
LMV
Long-time work horse of a lettuce! Commonly used for baby
leaf production because of its quick growth rate, but makes
an excellent head too. Upright, medium green 8-10” heads
have slightly savoyed leaves. Very uniform and slow to bolt.
Tolerant to Tip Burn.
2559 Winter Density
This unique variety combines the best lettuce traits into one.
Part butterhead, part romaine, part green leaf—we love it,
but we’re not sure where to put it in the catalog! Medium
green leaves are tightly wrapped like a little romaine,
around the lemon-lime heart of a butterhead. Prefers cool
temperatures for germination.
2587 Jericho 28 days baby, 57 full size
TB, HS MTO-10
Summer romaine, with excellent heat and drought
resistance. Produces a romaine head with a creamy texture
and sweet flavor all season long. Hands-down winner of
our taste trials every year. Lime-green leaves form large,
somewhat loose, uniform heads. Available as raw and
pelleted seed.
2586 Green Towers 60 days full size
MTO-10
Dependable and delicious no matter what your growing
conditions! Industry standard for high quality, full-bodied
heads. The tall, dark green plants are suitable for all growers,
but especially market and wholesale growers who need
consistent quality. Heads average 10-12” tall. Tops do not curl
in when mature. Widely adapted and tolerant to Corky Root.
Available as raw and pelleted seed.
2600 Rouge d’ Hiver
28 days baby, 60 days full size TB, WM
HEIRLOOM Commonly used as a baby leaf variety, but
also makes a stunning full-size head. Color varies from a
reddish-bronze to deep red on tips and dark green bases.
Red color intensifies with cool nights. As it’s name indicates,
“Red of Winter”, this variety does particularly well in the cool
conditions of the fall. Frost tolerant.
2555 Kweik
LETTUCE
NEW
2562 Optima
SALAD MIXES
2609 Sylvesta
2615 High Mowing DMR
Lettuce Mix 28 days baby
DM (varies, most races 1-25) MTO-30
An organic lettuce mix for protected crops with superb
Downy Mildew resistance. High Mowing has been working
with lettuce breeders from Vitalis Organic Seeds to bring you
a high-quality blend of resistant varieties suitable for indoor
production. Includes strong, deep reds and brilliant greens in
multiple leaf types – oak, romaine and lolla.
2566 Roxy
2562 Optima 52 days full size
BR, TB MTO-10
2597 Pirat
2602 Plato II
2592 Outredgeous 30 days baby, 55 full size
MTO-10
Out does all the other reds. Outredgeous is so red that
botany students didn’t recognize it as lettuce when they
saw it in Frank Morton’s breeding nursery. A superb upright
baby leaf variety that forms a loose head (teenage class) at
maturity. Makes an outrage of red in your premium gourmet
salad mix.
2602 Plato II 30 days baby, 65 full size
TB, LMV MTO-10
Dark-green medium sized romaine. Crisp texture and mild
flavor all season. Its quality and uniformity make this an
excellent box filler for market and wholesale growers. Center
leaves "fold in" late in maturity when heads are full.
Butterhead/Bibb
2566 Roxy 50 days
DM (races 1-17, 19, 21, 23) MTO-30
Our coating of choice is ProBio
ProPellet L maxi, which is a 15:1
buildup yielding 26,000 seeds
per lb, and is designed for field
production of full-size heads.
The coating has been approved
for organic production by the
California Crop Improvement
Association (CCIA). Please let
us know of your specific requests for additional pellet sizes
and we will take your input
into consideration as we expand this aspect of our services.
2555 Kweik 55 days full size
DM, TB, WM
A “kweik”-heading, large, lime-green butter type lettuce
especially suited to cool season crops or unheated winter
greenhouse culture. Has shown field resistance to Downy
Mildew, Tip Burn, and Sclerotinia Stem Rot.
2597 Pirat 60 days
DM, TB, WM, BHR
Extremely tender with a sweet and complex flavor, Pirat
bested every other variety for taste and texture in our 2003
lettuce trials. Has a well-blanched heart surrounded by redtinged outer leaves. Pirat also rates as the best butterhead in
combined resistance to downy mildew, white mold, tip-burn,
and bacterial head rots.
2609 Sylvesta 60 days
This full sized butterhead was the talk of the lettuce in our
2008 trials. Glossy, red tinged leaves on the outside and
big bright green heart on the inside. Soft texture and mild
lettuce flavor. Roxy has been a standard organic variety in
Europe for some time, and now available in the States with
the help of our partners Vitalis Organic Seeds. Holds very well
in the field and has good resistance to tip burn. Available as
pelleted seed only.
Lettuce Pelleting:
Easily one of the darkest green butterheads we have
seen. Optima is a thick-leaved “Nancy” type, consistently
producing perfect, large, dense heads. Its velvety texture
and creamy flavor are sure to be a hit in every salad. Shows
field resistance to Downy Mildew, LMV and bolting. Available
as raw and pelleted seed.
APH, DM (races 1-17, 10 ,21, 23), LMV, MTO-30
A head turner every time! Butter-type with delicate,
medium-green outer leaves surrounding a large, tightly
packed blanched heart. Works in all seasons and one of the
few varieties on the market that has resistance to aphids
(Nasonovia ribisnigri). We were impressed in our trials by
the size and heaviness of the heads and tender quality of
the leaves. Compares to Nancy with an improved disease
package.
2517 High Mowing Mild Mustard
Mix
21 days baby
This popular mix contains over a dozen different mild
flavored mustards and other brassica greens including: Red
Russian kale, Mizuna, Tat Soi, Spring Raab, Pac Choi, and a
diverse assortment of tasty others. These varieties are all mild
in flavor and stunning in leaf shape, color, and texture.
21 days baby
Want to spice up your greens? This is the mix you want. Spicy
mustard flavor and a variety of color and shapes. Over a
dozen different varieties including Red Giant, Purple Osaka,
Green Wave, Arugula, and then our diverse blend of other
varieties to create a mix of extreme color, texture, and flavor
diversity!
2620 High Mowing Mesclun Mix
28 days baby
Our best selling item for the home garden! Our very own
HMS blend of lettuce and mustard greens. The diversity of
this mix will give you a medley of flavor and color. Used as
a cut and come again mix. Mustards grow quickly, shading
the soil for lettuce to germinate, creating a bountiful mix of
greens.
2610 Gourmet Lettuce Mix 28 days baby
This HMS creation is truly unique, a mix you will not find
anywhere else. Its base includes favorites such as Black
Seeded Simpson, Parris Island, Rouge d’Hiver, Red and Green
Salad Bowl, and Lolla Rossa. To this we add a secret blend to
bring you a signature mix with unique shapes and colors. A
solid standby blend for your salad mix.
Let tuce
Pelleted sold by seed count
1M - 4M
5M - 24M
25M - 99M
100M - 499M
500M+
2568P Bergam’s Green Pelleted
$7.95/M
$7.50/M
$6.75/M
$6.25/M
$6.00/M
2586P Green Towers Pelleted
$3.15/M
$2.55/M
$1.75/M
$1.55/M
$1.50/M
2587P Jericho Pelleted
$3.50/M
$2.75/M
$2.55/M
$2.00/M
$1.80/M
2557P Lettony Pelleted
$3.95/M
$3.10/M
$2.65/M
$2.35/M
$1.90/M
2564P Magenta Pelleted
$4.25/M
$3.90/M
$3.00/M
$2.35/M
$1.75/M
2561P Nevada Pelleted
$3.95/M
$3.10/M
$2.65/M
$2.35/M
$1.90/M
2594P New Red Fire Pelleted
$3.15/M
$2.55/M
$1.75/M
$1.55/M
$1.50/M
2562P Optima Pelleted
$3.95/M
$3.10/M
$2.65/M
$2.35/M
$1.90/M
2604P Red Tide Pelleted
$3.55/M
$2.70/M
$2.10/M
$1.95/M
$1.75/M
2566P Roxy Pelleted
$12.95/M
$11.00/M
$10.00/M
$9.00/M
$8.00/M
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LETTUCE
2603 Blade
2615 High Mowing DMR Lettuce Mix
2610 Gourmet Lettuce Mix
2591 Oscarde
Let tuce
RAW SEED sold by weight
1/32 oz
1/8 oz
1/2 oz
2 oz
1/2 lb
2550 Black Seeded Simpson
$2.75
$3.75
$2.75
$4.75
2565 Emerald Oak
$2.75
2543 Freckles
$2.75
2610 Gourmet Lettuce Mix
$2.75
$2.75
2517 High Mowing Mild Mustard Mix
1 - 9 lbs
10+ lbs
$5.50
$7.00
$16.80
$26/lb
$25/lb
$7.50
$23.10
$65.10
$114.45/lb
$105/lb
$6.30
$12.60
$39.90
$162.75
$280/lb
$6.30
$9.45
$17.85
$49.35
$84.50/lb
$5.25
$9.00
$19.50
$64.00
$119/lb
$99/lb
$6.30
$10.40
$30.45
$71.40
$124.95/lb
$99/lb
$2.75
$3.65
$6.50
$24.00
$59.00
$96/lb
$89/lb
$2.75
$4.20
$7.35
$25.20
$61.95
$99.75/lb
$93.45/lb
2587 Jericho
$2.75
$4.25
$9.75
$23.00
$72.00
$128/lb
2555 Kweik
$2.75
$5.25
$8.40
$27.00
$79.00
$142/lb
$2.75
$4.50
$10.00
$29.00
2592 Outredgeous
$2.75
$3.95
$4.75
$26.25
$69.30
$121.80/lb
2596 Parris Island Cos
$2.75
$4.20
$5.50
$9.00
$18.00
$33/lb
2597 Pirat
$2.75
$6.00
$9.00
$33.00
$119.00
$185/lb
2602 Plato II
$2.75
$6.00
$12.00
$36.00
$109.00
$199/lb
2598 Red Oakleaf
$2.75
$4.25
$6.00
$12.00
$29.00
$42/lb
2601 Red Sails
$2.75
$4.25
$6.00
$18.00
$46.00
$76/lb
2599 Red Salad Bowl
$2.75
$4.00
$5.75
$11.50
$20.00
$28/lb
$27.50/lb
2600 Rouge d’ Hiver
$2.75
$4.00
$5.00
$9.00
$19.00
$35/lb
$34/lb
2605 Salad Bowl
$2.75
$3.50
$5.25
$10.00
$19.00
$29/lb
$28/lb
2558 Tango
$2.75
$3.95
$4.75
$15.75
$39.90
$68.25/lb
$63/lb
2563 Waldmann's
$2.75
$4.50
$12.00
$25.20
$67.20
$117.60/lb
2559 Winter Density
$3.25
$7.00
$14.00
$47.00
$109.00
$189/lb
RAW SEED sold by seed count
1M - 4M
5M - 24M
25M - 99M
100M - 499M
500M+
2603 Blade
$3.95/M
$1.60/M
$1.25/M
$1.10/M
$1.00/M
2615 High Mowing DMR Salad Mix
$4.95/M
$5.75/M
$3.90/M
$3.10/M
$2.80/M
2593 Galactic
$3.65/M
$1.00/M
$0.75/M
$0.65/M
$0.55/M
2586 Green Towers
$2.75/M
$1.40/M
$1.15/M
$1.05/M
$0.85/M
2564 Magenta
$3.25/M
$2.10/M
$1.75/M
$1.25/M
$1.10/M
2561 Nevada
$2.75/M
$1.40/M
$1.15/M
$1.05/M
$0.85/M
2594 New Red Fire
$2.75/M
$1.00/M
$0.70/M
$0.55/M
$0.50/M
2562 Optima
$2.75/M
$1.10/M
$0.95/M
$0.80/M
$0.75/M
2591 Oscarde
$3.95/M
$2.00/M
$1.40/M
$1.20/M
$1.05/M
2604 Red Tide
$2.95/M
$1.10/M
$0.80/M
$0.60/M
$0.55/M
2609 Sylvesta
$6.95/M
$5.75/M
$3.90/M
$3.10/M
$2.80/M
2598 Red Oakleaf
2599 Red Salad Bowl
$30/lb
$38/lb
2592 Outredgeous
$185/lb
2593 Galactic
2601 Red Sails
2590 Dark Lollo Rossa
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LETTUCE
2605 Salad Bowl
1805 Popcorn Shoots
2558 Tango
Mixed Chard Micro Greens
2260 Bull's Blood MG
2530 Red Russian Micro Greens
5030 Sweet Basil MG
1955 Magenta Magic MG
2563 Waldmann's
2490 Mizuna Micro Greens
2550 Black Seed. Simp. 2855 China Rose Sprouts
1945 Golden Purslane Micro Greens
Micro - Greens, Sprouts, Shoots
Micro-Greens sold by weight
1/4 lb
2010 Astro Arugula
2596 Parris Island
2559 Winter Density
1700 Alfalfa Sprouts
5 - 9 lbs
10 - 24 lbs
25+ lbs
$16.00
$24.00/lb
$22.00/lb $22.00/lb
$21.50/lb
$35.70
2260 Bull’s Blood Beet
$13.15
$43/lb
$38.50/lb $38.50/lb
$36.50/lb
2290 Early Wonder Tall Top Beet
$7.10
$16.50/lb
$14.50/lb $14.50/lb
$13.00/lb
$93.45/lb
2343 Fordhook Giant Chard
$7.00
$16.00/lb
$14.50/lb
2345 Golden Chard
$16.00
$49.00/lb
$45.00/lb $45.00/lb
1945 Golden Purslane
$79.00
$249.00/lb
$14.50/lb
1955 Magenta Magic Orach
$110.25
$180.00/lb
2490 Mizuna Asian Green
$16.25
$27.50/lb
$27.50/lb $25.00/lb
$25.00/lb
2505 Red Giant Mustard
$22.00
$35.00/lb
$35.00/lb $34.00/lb
$34.00/lb
2530 Red Russian Kale
$27.00
$42.00/lb
$42.00/lb $36.50/lb
$36.50/lb
$32.00/lb
$29.00/lb $29.00/lb
$36.75/lb
$36.75/lb $34.65/lb
$31.50/lb
$31.50/lb $26.25/lb
5030 Sweet Basil
2510 Tat Soi Asian Green
2600 Rouge d'Hiver
1 - 4 lbs
1980 Belle Isle Upland Cress
2360 Ruby/Rhubarb Red Chard
2543 Freckles Romaine
1/2 lb
$12.00
$23.10
$18.90
$34.65/lb
$26.25/lb
Sprouts sold by weight
1/4 lb
1 lb - 4 lbs
5 lbs - 24 lbs
1700 Alfalfa
$4.95
$10.75/lb
$8.60/lb
$7.55/lb
1705 Broccoli
$8.75
$23.50/lb
$21/lb
$18.70/lb
2855 China Rose Radish
$3.94
$8.66/lb
$6.83/lb
$6.25/lb
1728 Mung Beans
$3.85
$7.95/lb
$6.20/lb
$5.90/lb
Shoots sold by weight
1/4 lb
1-4 lbs
5-24 lbs
25+ lbs
1800 Peas
$2.50
$4.50/lb
$3.50/lb
$3.00/lb
1805 Popcorn
$2.00
$4.25/lb
$3.25/lb
$2.90/lb
1810 Sunflowers
$3.85
$8.10/lb
$6.25/lb
$5.80/lb
25+ lbs
1728 Mung Bean Sprouts
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Melons Cucumis melo
Cantaloupe & Muskmelons
2630 PMR Delicious 51 75 days
FW (race 2), PM
The highest quality full sized open-pollinated cantaloupe
we have seen. Juicy, sweet flesh is dark orange and aromatic.
Excellent early variety for shorter seasons and reliable for
commercial production. Powdery mildew tolerance increases
productivity to give heavy yields of 2-3 lb. fruits. Harvest at
half-slip for best quality.
2665 Rocky Ford
2630 PMR Delicious 51
2635 Blenheim Orange
2638 Hale’s Best
2648 Arava F1
2640 Swan Lake Honeydew
2655 Sivan F1
2654 Sharlyn
2665 Rocky Ford 80 days
HEIRLOOM An excellent fine-grained, green-fleshed melon.
Developed in 1881 out of a chance seedling from the variety
Nutmeg. Has a heavy net and slight ribbing, and vines are
highly rust resistant. Amazing prolific yields of firm fruit that
ship very well. Harvest at half-slip for best quality.
2635 Blenheim Orange 80 days
Orange-fleshed melon with finely netted skin and early
yields 1-2 lb fruits that are perfect for single-serving dessert
melons.
2638 Hale’s Best 86 days
PM
2651 Ein Dor
NEW
PLANTING INFO: Days to maturity are from transplants;
add 10-14 days if direct seeding; Seeding depth: 1/2”; Plant
spacing: 12-18"; Row spacing: 6' centers.
CULTURAL INFO: Melons are warm season tender
annuals. They require soils with a generous amount
of organic matter, fertility and moisture, especially in
beginning stages of growth. Melons should be grown
in areas that receive full day sun. Direct seed 1-2 weeks
following last frost date. Optimal soil temperature for
germination is 75-85°F. Sow seed indoors 4 weeks before
planting date. Air temperature for healthy seedling
growth is 75°F. It is common to plant either single plant
transplants or double plant transplants at larger plant
spacing. Harden off plants by reducing temperatures
and water. Plant outdoors when all danger of frost has
passed. Plastic mulch and floating row cover are used
to increase soil and air temperatures as well as ward off
insects, especially cucumber beetles. Harvesting melons
at perfect maturity can be tricky, each type is a little
different. In general cantaloupes slip from vine when
ripe; charentais types can be cut when they have a thick
netted skin (they are a bit over-ripe if they slip); galia types
slip from the vine and are ready when skin turns bright
yellow; honeydews can be cut from the vine when skin
turns color. Other indicators of ripeness are when the leaf
closest to fruit becomes dried and shriveled and when the
stem becomes corky. Ripe melons usually keep up to 4
weeks in a cold storage.
DISEASE & PEST: Melons are particularly susceptible to
leaf blights, caused by fungi in the Alternaria, Stemphylium,
and Ulocladium genera. They are superficially similar and
controlled by use of disease-free seed and crop rotations.
Fruit rots such as anthracnose, scab, and fusarium fruit rot
are common under wet conditions, and can be checked
by fungicidal sprays. Fusarium Wilt is caused by the fungus
Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Melonis, and can be seed and/
or soil borne. Striped cucumber beetles cause feeding
damage to the leaves, and often transmit bacterial wilt.
Larvae feed on the plant roots. Row covers can provide
effective protection, but must be removed during
flowering to allow pollination. Practice crop rotation
and good sanitation to eliminate overwintering habitat.
Frequent application of kaolin clay and/or pyrethrum
have shown some effective control.
RESISTANCE KEY: PM: Powdery Mildew, FW: Fusarium
Wilt (races indicated if known)
SEED SPECS: 16-20M seeds/lb (18M avg). Seeding rate:
4,840 plants/acre transplanting singles at 18” plant
spacing on 6’ center beds. M=1,000
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HEIRLOOM Return of this excellent heirloom is long overdue!
Heavy producer of oval-shaped melons of over 3 lbs each.
Combines earliness with the flavor of the best vine-ripened
melon. Drought resistant and shows some tolerance to
Powdery Mildew. Harvest at full slip for best flavor.
Specialty
2648 Arava F1 Hybrid 77 days
PM
GALIA Finely-grained, lime-green flesh that is incredibly
sweet, even when under ripe. Has netted skin similar to a
muskmelon, but lacks ribbing and forms perfectly round,
highly marketable fruit. Showed superior Powdery Mildew
resistance in our 2007 trials yielding bucket loads of melons
during a less than favorable year.
2654 Sharlyn F1 Hybrid 80 days
ANANAS White flesh occasionally swirled with orange,
peach, or salmon make this a gorgeous and unusual specialty
melon. Exceptional flavor and very nice texture. Round to
oblong 2-3 lb fruits. Ripe when skin is mostly yellow-orange
with a little green mottling and melon slips from vine.
2655 Sivan F1 Hybrid 80-85 days
2640 Swan Lake Honeydew 85 days
HONEYDEW An unusual melon with a wonderful, unique
flavor: honeydew with a hint of cantaloupe. Netted skin is
similar to a muskmelon. Flesh is greenish-orange towards the
rind and white in the center. Ripens quickly. Cut fruit from
stem when skin color turns a yellow hue and closest leaf
tendril to vine has died back.
2651 Ein Dor 100 days
PM
Charentais Sivan was a huge hit in our 2005 trials of hybrid
melon varieties. Forms a nearly round, highly uniform fruit
with delicate ribbing and deep orange, supersweet flesh. An
excellent shipper. 11⁄2-2 lb fruits. Very high yielding. Harvest
at half-slip for best quality.
ANANAS A stand-out in our melon trials for two years in a
row! Great aromatic flavors -- very sweet with a hint of cotton
candy and marzipan. Sets 3-4lb melons with a fine-grain,
green flesh and a small seed cavity. Harvest when skin turns
yellow-orange and melon slips from vine. Late maturity, but
well worth the wait!
Melons
1/32 oz
1/4 oz
1 oz
1/4 lb
1 lb
2635 Blenheim Orange
$2.75
$7.80
$14.00
$27.00
$89.00
2651 Ein Dor
$2.75
$8.00
$15.00
2638 Hale’s Best
$2.75
$7.80
$14.00
$27.00
$89.00
2630 PMR Delicious 51
$2.75
$8.90
$30.00
$72.00
$175.00
2665 Rocky Ford
$2.75
$4.20
$10.10
$25.50
$87.50
2654 Sharlyn
$2.75
$8.00
$15.00
$27.00
$90.00
2640 Swan Lake Honeydew
$2.75
$7.80
50
250
1M - 9M
10M+
2648 Arava F1 Hybrid
$5.20
$11.50
$35.00/M
$31.00/M
2655 Sivan F1 Hybrid
$2.75
$11.00
$34.00/M
$28.00/M
$14.00
$27.00
$89.00
Onions & Leeks Allium cepa; Allium porrum
ONIONS & LEEKS
Sweet Onions
2682 Gladstone 110 days
Perfect fresh market white onion for the northern grower
and gardener. Dark green, erect foliage makes it great for
bunching. Medium to large sized bulbs resist greening and
are mildly sweet with a very firm flesh. In good conditions
bulbs will be 4-5”. Moderate storability, has better storage
potential in southern regions where it is not subject to
smudge. Long day.
2680 Walla Walla Sweet Yellow 110 days
Famous for its sweet flavor in fresh eating, Walla Walla is a
medium to large mild onion with white flesh and light brown
skin. Very cold hardy but not a keeper. Can be directly sown
in mid-spring. Long day.
2684 Cortland F1
Yellow Storage Onions
2684 Cortland F1 Hybrid 105 days
2686 Mustang F1 Hybrid
subtract 1-2 weeks if transplanting; Seeding depth: 1/8-1/4”;
Direct seeding: ~20 seeds/ft; Plant spacing: for medium size
onions 3-4”, for large onions 4-6”, for sweet onions 4”; Row
spacing: 18-30”.
CULTURAL INFO: Onions are cool season biennials dependant
on day length for bulb production. Short-day onions produce
bulbs when they receive 11-12 hours of daylight. Long-day
onions need 14-16 hours (latitudes north of 35º). Onions
can be direct-seeded or transplanted; transplanting is
recommended for shorter growing seasons and sweet onions.
Start transplants indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost date.
Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F but seeds
can germinate as low as 50°F. Onions compete poorly with
weeds; cultivate regularly to control weed pressure. Uniform
water supply is important for good bulb development. Sweet
and red onions are ready to harvest from the time bulbs
begin to form throughout the summer. Storage onions can
be harvested when tops dry up and flop over. Pull bulbs from
ground and cure for 3-5 days in the field or bring into barn
or greenhouse and cure for two weeks at 75-80°F and 80%
relative humidity. After curing, store at 33-35°F at 65-70%
relative humidity. DISEASE & PESTS: Botrytis leaf blight
(Botrytis squamosa and Botrytis cinerea) develop as small
lesions on the leaf which can result in premature death of the
leaf prior to bulb maturity. Protectant fungicides are applied
in advance when cool, wet conditions are expected. Purple
blotch (Alternaria porri and Alternaria alternata) appears as
elongated purple lesions that turn silvery over time. Control
measures are similar to those for botrytis blight and downy
mildew. Best prevention methods are to practice good
sanitation -- never pile cull onions near onion fields -- and
crop rotation with non-host plants.
RESISTANCE KEY: Thr-Thrips, B-Botrytis Blight
SEED SPECS: 6-8M seeds/oz (7M avg), 95-125M seeds/lb
(105M avg). Seeding Rate: 20M seeds/1000’,(~ 3 oz), 400M
seeds/acre, (~ 4 lbs), using ~20 seeds/ft, 30” row spacing.
M=1,000 Note: Certain varieties of onions we carry receive an
organic film coating applied to the seed. Please see below for
more information.
From the breeders of Copra and Prince, this yellow storage
onion is considered an improvement based on its wider
adaptability and storage life. Thick copper skin, fine necks,
and round shape. Uniform size makes grading easy. Bit earlier
and smaller than Mustang. Moderate resistance to pink root.
Quickly becoming a standard yellow keeper for organic
growers everywhere. We’ve been very impressed with
Cortland under many conditions. Long day.
2686 Mustang F1 Hybrid 108 days
Slightly larger and slightly later than Cortland, this yellow
storage onion has equivalent storage capacity. Mustang was
a real beauty in our trials. We were impressed with its size
for a long storage type, and the foliage held up to overall
disease pressure better than most any other onion in the
trial. Long day.
2680 Walla Walla Sweet
2682 Gladstone
Red Onions
2688 Red Baron 115 days
Deep red outer skin and beautiful inner rings of deep royal
purple that hold color deep in the center of the onion. Large,
round shape with good storage capacity. When grown for
bunching onions the upper leaves remain a rich green while
the lower shaft has deep purple outer leaves. Harvest at 1215” tall just before the bulb begins to swell. Shafts are tender
and sweet. Long day. (See photos for both bunching and
mature bulb stages)
2687 Red Wing F1 Hybrid 118 days
The ultimate red storage onion! Blackish, purple-maroon,
glossy skin and interior ring color that continues to develop
during storage. Deeper red than Red Bull F1, with a rounder
shape. Uniform, large, round globes average 3-4”. Very hard
bulbs indicate its exceptional storage ability, similar to Copra.
Long day.
2687 Red Wing F1
Shallots
2690 Ambition F1 Hybrid 100 days
Dutch shallot, grown from seed, with incredible storage life.
Very similar to the traditional French shallot with a pink hue
and a teardrop shape. Ambition produces 2-3” long bulbs
with a warm reddish brown skin and white flesh. Easy to
grow high yields of firm, uniform bulbs with a sweet and mild
onion flavor. High sugars are great for carmelized onions.
Ambition has long been the standard for quality in shallots.
Long day.
2688 Red Baron
2690 Ambition F1
About Organic Film Seed Coating
Na tu ra l o nio n s e e d in pho to
is dark and difficult to see in
the soil. O rganic film coating
on the seed to the right of the
f ra me ma ke s it vis ible in the
soil: easier to check sowing
de pth a nd ra te.
Certain varieties of beets, carrots and onions we carry receive an organic film coating applied to the seed. This coating
was developed by Bejo Seeds, a wholesale vegetable breeding and production company, in response to requests
from many organic growers to give natural black or brown seed a color coat to help with visual inspection of the seed
after sowing to insure proper depth and planting density. NOP has approved the coating for use in certified organic
operations. The new white film coating will also smooth the seeds, improving flowability in mechanical and vacuum
seeders. Seed with this coating has been successfully tested on several brands of seeders. Please contact us at (802)
472-6174 if you have any questions about the organic film seed coating.
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Onions & Leeks
2681 Mini Purplette
2688 Red Baron
2697 Bandit
NEW
2699 King Richard
2700 Varna
2672 Parade
2700 Varna 60-80 days
Leeks
2670 Evergreen Hardy
Bunching Onions/Scallions
Bunching onions are hardy perennials that are grown as
annuals or overwintered for early spring harvests. True
bunching onions or scallions, Allium fistulosum, do not
form bulbs and remain straight and slender. Many common
onion varieties may be grown as bunching onions, but
will eventually bulb up. Direct sow seeds as soon as soil
can be worked. Seeding depth: 1/4-1/2”, Seeding rate: ~50
seeds/ft, in 2-3” wide bands; Row spacing: 12-18”. Seeds are
slow to grow, it is important to keep them well cultivated
so that the weeds do not take over. Hill stalks to promote
elongation and blanching. Harvest when desired. Store
washed shafts at near freezing temperatures. Seed Specs:
180-215M seeds/lb (200M avg). M=1,000
2670 Evergreen Hardy 65 days
Clusters of 4-9 silvery shanks of non-bulbing scallion-type
onions. This hardy variety reliably winters over, even here in
northern Vermont where temperatures can reach negative
30°F. May be sown in spring for summer use or in fall to
overwinter for spring harvests. Divide clumps in second
year to produce a new crop. Can be grown like an annual or
allowed to develop into a dense patch.
2681 Mini Purplette 65 days
An excellent, purple-red-skinned mini-onion. Matures early,
and is most commonly harvested as a bunching onion with
purple pearl ends. Has a delicate, mild flavor and turns pastel
pink when cooked or pickled.
2672 Parade 70 days
Parade bunching onion blew our hats off in our 2006 trials!
We’ve never seen such a uniform, upright bunching onion;
not a single leaf leaning over. The rows are simply gorgeous!
Dark green, vigorous, no bulbing at all, and has a nice, mild
onion flavor. This is a major winner of a bunching onion.
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Leeks are essentially non-bulbing onions and are grown
similarly as bunching onions, with wider spacing. Days to
maturity are from transplanting; add 20-30 days if direct
seeding. Seed depth: 1/4”; Plant spacing: thin to 6”; Row
spacing: 24”. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked in the
spring or start transplants 10-12 weeks before last frost. Sow
seeds thickly into flats, ¼” apart or into 1.5” plugs. Transplant
when seedlings reach 10-16” tall, set plants 6” deep with
only a few inches of leaves remaining above the soil. For
longer, blanched stalks, hill soil around the plants at least two
times during the summer – like potatoes. Like onions, leeks
compete poorly with weeds and are sensitive to drought.
Harvest at any stage of maturity but flavor is usually best in
fall after a few cold nights. Some fall planted varieties may
overwinter for an early spring crop. Seed Specs: 9,500-11M
seeds/oz (10,250 avg). M=1,000
Summer leek with a long, slender shaft, often used as a
bunching leek with scallion-like qualities. Light green leaves
will grow to 18-24” to full maturity, hill to blanch. Varna, like
most summer leeks, is not hardy at temps below 20°F. Makes
a delicious alternative to spring onions either raw in salads or
lightly cooked.
2699 King Richard 75 days
No hilling necessary. Upright plants have light green flags
and long white shafts. Will not over winter, but is tolerant to
light frosts.
2697 Bandit 135 days
An extremely cold-tolerant leek with superbly sweet flavor,
especially after frost. Grows very thick with little bulbing,
offering a lot more weight per plant. Has a deeply colored
blue-green flag and stands highly erect. A great choice as a
late-season leek or for overwintering in milder areas.
O nions & L eeks
1/64 oz
1/8 oz
2670 Evergreen Hardy Bunch. Onion
$2.75
2699 King Richard Leek
$2.75
2681 Mini Purplette Onion
2700 Varna Leek
2680 Walla Walla Sweet Onion
1/2 oz
2 oz
1/2 lb
$5.25
$7.35
$16.00
$59.00
$99.00
$4.50
$10.15
$36.00
$89.00
$165.00
$2.75
$5.50
$7.50
$26.00
$64.00
$110.00
$2.75
$4.50
$7.75
$27.00
$99.00
$199.00
$2.75
$5.00
$9.00
$34.00
$79.00
100
1 lb
$125.00
1M - 9M
10M-24M
25M-99M
100M+
2697 Bandit Leek
$4.45
$5.70/M
$4.60/M
$3.95/M
$3.85/M
2682 Gladstone Onion
$3.45
$4.95/M
$3.25/M
$2.75/M
$2.65/M
$2.40/M
$1.50/M
$1.35/M
$1.25/M
2672 Parade Bunching Onion
2688 Red Baron Onion
$3.40
$5.00/M
$3.60/M
$3.10/M
$2.40/M
100
1M - 9M
10M - 24M
25M - 99M
100M+
2690 Ambition F1 Hybrid Shallot
$5.50
$21.00/M
$16.25/M
$13.90/M
$11.75/M
2684 Cortland F1 Hybrid Onion
$2.75
$4.00/M
$3.50/M
$3.30/M
$2.85/M
2686 Mustang F1 Hybrid Onion
$2.75
$4.00/M
$3.50/M
$3.30/M
$2.85/M
2687 Red Wing F1 Hybrid Onion
$3.70
$7.30/M
$6.00/M
$3.80/M
$3.60/M
Peas Pisum sativum
NEW
ENGLISH/SHELL PEAS
2760 Laxton’s Progress #9 58-65 days
FW
Peas
A leading large-podded garden pea, substantially earlier,
hardier, and larger than the original Laxton’s Progress. Small
15-20” plants produce heavy yields of dark green peas with
excellent flavor and quality. Pods are 4-5” long with 6-9 large,
wrinkled dark green peas.
2735 Green Arrow 62-70 days
DM, FW, RR, LCV
A classic main crop garden pea bearing heavy yields of 4-5”
slim, pointed, doubly-born pods with 8-11 small, deep-green
peas. Plants are 24-30” tall. Delicious pea flavor, excellent for
freezing.
SNAP PEAS
2766 Sugar Ann
2766 Sugar Ann 52-75 days
Great way to start off your pea season! 1983 All-America
winner from Gallatin Valley Seed Co, the breeders of Sugar
Snap. Dwarf 2' vines are very early with a concentrated
crop. A fine quality snap pea with pale green, sweet tasting,
succulent pods. Pods are round and average 2.5-3" long.
Excellent variety for warm climates, where spring can be
short and turn to intense summer heat quickly.
2762 Cascadia
2762 Cascadia 58-70 days
PLANTING INFO: Seeding depth: 1-2”; Direct seeding: ~25
seeds/ft in 3" wide band; Plant spacing: 1-1.5"; Row spacing: for
dwarf peas 12-18", for trellising peas 4-6'.
CULTURAL INFO: Peas are a leguminous cool season annual
that fix nitrogen in the soil. To ensure adequate numbers
of Rhizobia bacteria, mix seed with inoculant (such as
Garden Combo, see this page) right before planting. Direct
seed as soon as soil can be worked in the spring. Seeds
will germinate in soil temperatures as low as 40°F. Hot, dry
conditions adversely affect quality and yield. In some regions,
late summer planting will yield a successful fall crop. Dwarf
varieties do not require trellising but taller ones do in order to
avoid disease and ease harvest. Plant peas in two rows, 8-12”
apart, with a mesh or wire trellis between the rows.
DISEASE & PESTS: Peas are subject to an array of root rots
and wilts. Varieties resistant to all races of Fusarium oxysporum
f. sp. pisi are available. Peas are also subject to several leaf
and pod blights, including aschochyta blight (caused by any
of three related species) and bacterial blight (Pseudomonas
syringae pv. pisi). Both these diseases are highly transmissible
by seed, and thus all of our pea seed is grown in arid areas in
which these diseases do not occur.
RESISTANCE KEY: DM: Downy Mildew, EPV: Eastern Pea Virus,
FW: Fusarium Wilt, PEMV: Pea Enation Mosaic Virus, PLR: Pea
Leaf Roll, PM: Powdery Mildew, PSV: Pea Streak Virus, RR: Root
Rot, LCV: Leaf Curl Virus
SEED SPECS: 90-170 seeds/oz, 1,500-2,700 seeds/lb (2M
avg). Seeding Rate: Dwarf – 27M seeds/1000’ (13.5 lbs), 550M
seeds/acre, (~ 270 lbs.), using ~25 seeds/ft, 12” row spacing.
Trellised – 50M seeds/1,000’ (26 lbs), 400M seeds/acre. (~ 200
lbs.), using ~25 seeds/ft, double rows 12” apart on 6’ centers.
M=1,000
2735 Green Arrow
PM, PW
Vines are 3’ tall bearing prolific amounts of flavorful 3”
fiberless pods with thick, blocky walls. Sugar sweet flavor
is a must-have summer sensation. Frequent harvesting will
produce best yields. Multiple disease resistances make for
reliable yields. Matures one week later than Sugar Ann.
2764 Sugar Daddy
NEW
2764 Sugar Daddy 62 -75 days
PM, PLR, FW (race 1)
A first-rate stringless snap pea, developed after 25 years of
research by Dr. Calvin Lamborn at Gallatin Valley Seed Co.
Dwarf 24-30” vines need little support and produce stringless
double pods at each node of the top of the plant for easy
picking. Pods are 2.5-3.5” and have a thick flesh. Heavy yields
for at least 3 harvests.
2765 Sugar Snap 67 Days
FW (race 1)
Sweet and succulent! AAS winner in 1979, setting the
standard for snap peas. 6-7' vines bearing 3" pods over a long
harvest window.
2740 Mammoth Melting
SNOW PEAS
Supplies
2736 Dwarf Grey Sugar
All-purpose garden inoculant treats shell peas,
snap peas, field peas, dry beans, snap beans,
lima beans, fava beans, lentils, vetch, and most
other pea or bean.
#94536 Inoculant Garden Combo
(Treats 50 lbs): $4.65
Peas
2750 OR Sugar Pod II
57-75 days
Our current strain of this variety displayed a significant
number of off-types in our 2008 trials but we offer it here
for shoot and flower production only. Dwarf Grey Sugar is
the only pea variety with purple flowers; which make nice
additions to spring salad mixes. Plants average 2-4’ in height
and are mixed with snap and shell pods. We have a 2009
production in place using trialed stock seed that is true to
type for the 2010 catalog.
1 oz
1/2 lb
1-4 lbs
5-24 lbs
25 - 99 lbs
2762 Cascadia Snap
$2.75
$7.50
$11.00/lb
$9.50/lb
$9.00/lb
2736 Dwarf Grey Sugar Snow
$2.75
$5.50
$9.50/lb
$7.50/lb
$7.00/lb
2735 Green Arrow Shell
$2.75
$6.00
$10.50/lb
$8.25/lb
$7.50/lb
2760 Laxton’s Progress #9 Shell
$2.75
$6.00
$10.00/lb
$8.00/lb
$7.50/lb
2740 Mammoth Melting Snow
$2.75
$5.50
$9.50/lb
$7.50/lb
$7.00/lb
2750 Oregon Sugar Pod II Snow
$2.75
$6.00
$10.00/lb
$8.00/lb
2766 Sugar Ann Snap
$2.75
$7.50
$11.00/lb
$9.50/lb
$9.00/lb
2764 Sugar Daddy Snap
$2.75
$6.20
$10.50/lb
$9.75/lb
$9.10/lb
2765 Sugar Snap
$2.75
$7.50
$11.00/lb
2750 Oregon Sugar Pod II
60-68 daysPM, FW, PEMV, PSV
An improved version of the much loved Oregon Sugar Pod,
with increased disease resistance. Highly productive variety
produces smooth, stringless, 4” pod on dwarf plants, 24-30”
tall. Pods are doubly borne pods for high yields and easy
harvests. Resistance to Powdery Mildew makes this is an
excellent choice for late summer-fall plantings. Delicious and
tender.
2740 Mammoth Melting 60-68 days
FW
Abundant harvests of uniform pods bearing exceptionally
sweet and tender peas. Vines of 5-6’ require trellising.
Performs best in cool weather.
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Peas Pisum sativum
NEW
ENGLISH/SHELL PEAS
2760 Laxton’s Progress #9 58-65 days
FW
Peas
A leading large-podded garden pea, substantially earlier,
hardier, and larger than the original Laxton’s Progress. Small
15-20” plants produce heavy yields of dark green peas with
excellent flavor and quality. Pods are 4-5” long with 6-9 large,
wrinkled dark green peas.
2735 Green Arrow 62-70 days
DM, FW, RR, LCV
A classic main crop garden pea bearing heavy yields of 4-5”
slim, pointed, doubly-born pods with 8-11 small, deep-green
peas. Plants are 24-30” tall. Delicious pea flavor, excellent for
freezing.
SNAP PEAS
2766 Sugar Ann
2766 Sugar Ann 52-75 days
Great way to start off your pea season! 1983 All-America
winner from Gallatin Valley Seed Co, the breeders of Sugar
Snap. Dwarf 2' vines are very early with a concentrated
crop. A fine quality snap pea with pale green, sweet tasting,
succulent pods. Pods are round and average 2.5-3" long.
Excellent variety for warm climates, where spring can be
short and turn to intense summer heat quickly.
2762 Cascadia
2762 Cascadia 58-70 days
PLANTING INFO: Seeding depth: 1-2”; Direct seeding: ~25
seeds/ft in 3" wide band; Plant spacing: 1-1.5"; Row spacing: for
dwarf peas 12-18", for trellising peas 4-6'.
CULTURAL INFO: Peas are a leguminous cool season annual
that fix nitrogen in the soil. To ensure adequate numbers
of Rhizobia bacteria, mix seed with inoculant (such as
Garden Combo, see this page) right before planting. Direct
seed as soon as soil can be worked in the spring. Seeds
will germinate in soil temperatures as low as 40°F. Hot, dry
conditions adversely affect quality and yield. In some regions,
late summer planting will yield a successful fall crop. Dwarf
varieties do not require trellising but taller ones do in order to
avoid disease and ease harvest. Plant peas in two rows, 8-12”
apart, with a mesh or wire trellis between the rows.
DISEASE & PESTS: Peas are subject to an array of root rots
and wilts. Varieties resistant to all races of Fusarium oxysporum
f. sp. pisi are available. Peas are also subject to several leaf
and pod blights, including aschochyta blight (caused by any
of three related species) and bacterial blight (Pseudomonas
syringae pv. pisi). Both these diseases are highly transmissible
by seed, and thus all of our pea seed is grown in arid areas in
which these diseases do not occur.
RESISTANCE KEY: DM: Downy Mildew, EPV: Eastern Pea Virus,
FW: Fusarium Wilt, PEMV: Pea Enation Mosaic Virus, PLR: Pea
Leaf Roll, PM: Powdery Mildew, PSV: Pea Streak Virus, RR: Root
Rot, LCV: Leaf Curl Virus
SEED SPECS: 90-170 seeds/oz, 1,500-2,700 seeds/lb (2M
avg). Seeding Rate: Dwarf – 27M seeds/1000’ (13.5 lbs), 550M
seeds/acre, (~ 270 lbs.), using ~25 seeds/ft, 12” row spacing.
Trellised – 50M seeds/1,000’ (26 lbs), 400M seeds/acre. (~ 200
lbs.), using ~25 seeds/ft, double rows 12” apart on 6’ centers.
M=1,000
2735 Green Arrow
PM, PW
Vines are 3’ tall bearing prolific amounts of flavorful 3”
fiberless pods with thick, blocky walls. Sugar sweet flavor
is a must-have summer sensation. Frequent harvesting will
produce best yields. Multiple disease resistances make for
reliable yields. Matures one week later than Sugar Ann.
2764 Sugar Daddy
NEW
2764 Sugar Daddy 62 -75 days
PM, PLR, FW (race 1)
A first-rate stringless snap pea, developed after 25 years of
research by Dr. Calvin Lamborn at Gallatin Valley Seed Co.
Dwarf 24-30” vines need little support and produce stringless
double pods at each node of the top of the plant for easy
picking. Pods are 2.5-3.5” and have a thick flesh. Heavy yields
for at least 3 harvests.
2765 Sugar Snap 67 Days
FW (race 1)
Sweet and succulent! AAS winner in 1979, setting the
standard for snap peas. 6-7' vines bearing 3" pods over a long
harvest window.
2740 Mammoth Melting
SNOW PEAS
Supplies
2736 Dwarf Grey Sugar
All-purpose garden inoculant treats shell peas,
snap peas, field peas, dry beans, snap beans,
lima beans, fava beans, lentils, vetch, and most
other pea or bean.
#94536 Inoculant Garden Combo
(Treats 50 lbs): $4.65
Peas
2750 OR Sugar Pod II
57-75 days
Our current strain of this variety displayed a significant
number of off-types in our 2008 trials but we offer it here
for shoot and flower production only. Dwarf Grey Sugar is
the only pea variety with purple flowers; which make nice
additions to spring salad mixes. Plants average 2-4’ in height
and are mixed with snap and shell pods. We have a 2009
production in place using trialed stock seed that is true to
type for the 2010 catalog.
1 oz
1/2 lb
1-4 lbs
5-24 lbs
25 - 99 lbs
2762 Cascadia Snap
$2.75
$7.50
$11.00/lb
$9.50/lb
$9.00/lb
2736 Dwarf Grey Sugar Snow
$2.75
$5.50
$9.50/lb
$7.50/lb
$7.00/lb
2735 Green Arrow Shell
$2.75
$6.00
$10.50/lb
$8.25/lb
$7.50/lb
2760 Laxton’s Progress #9 Shell
$2.75
$6.00
$10.00/lb
$8.00/lb
$7.50/lb
2740 Mammoth Melting Snow
$2.75
$5.50
$9.50/lb
$7.50/lb
$7.00/lb
2750 Oregon Sugar Pod II Snow
$2.75
$6.00
$10.00/lb
$8.00/lb
2766 Sugar Ann Snap
$2.75
$7.50
$11.00/lb
$9.50/lb
$9.00/lb
2764 Sugar Daddy Snap
$2.75
$6.20
$10.50/lb
$9.75/lb
$9.10/lb
2765 Sugar Snap
$2.75
$7.50
$11.00/lb
2750 Oregon Sugar Pod II
60-68 daysPM, FW, PEMV, PSV
An improved version of the much loved Oregon Sugar Pod,
with increased disease resistance. Highly productive variety
produces smooth, stringless, 4” pod on dwarf plants, 24-30”
tall. Pods are doubly borne pods for high yields and easy
harvests. Resistance to Powdery Mildew makes this is an
excellent choice for late summer-fall plantings. Delicious and
tender.
2740 Mammoth Melting 60-68 days
FW
Abundant harvests of uniform pods bearing exceptionally
sweet and tender peas. Vines of 5-6’ require trellising.
Performs best in cool weather.
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Where our seeds come from
In the past year, we have all become familiar with the localvore’s
cry: “Know your farmer!” Just as it is important to know where
your food comes from, we feel it is important to know where your
seed comes from. Our history of open business practices and
commitment to educating people about seed sparked us to include In 2000, we began training organic farmers in Vermont to
this introduction to the sources of our organic seed in this catalog. produce seed -- which, by the way, is more unlike growing
vegetable crops than you might think, requiring certain latitudes
When High Mowing Organic Seeds began as a hobby, based out
or specific temperatures to induce flowering and seed set. We
of founder Tom Stearns' shed, the fledgling business produced
also found farmers in other areas who already knew how to
all of the seed that it sold. As the company grew, High Mowing
continued to produce much of our own seed, setting us apart from
We have developed
the majority of other seed companies. Over the years, our farm in
innovative
equipment and
Vermont increased from the size of Tom’s backyard to it’s present 30
processes
for
growing,
harvesting
acres. To meet the continually increasing demand for organic seed,
and
processing
these
crops.
we reached out to other farmers, locally and across the country,
to produce seed for us. And, to expand our selection of varieties,
grow seed crops. In order to ensure the trueness and quality of
we’ve established partnerships with wholesale seed production
the seed being produced for us, we provide farmers with stock
companies emerging as new sources for organic seed. On these two
seed that has been carefully grown at our farm in Vermont or
pages, we describe our three major sources of seed.
directly sourced and trialed. We visit our seed farmers, located in
Vermont, New York, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and California
every few years and connect with them throughout the growing
season. Many of these farmers have been producing seed crops
organically for over 20 years; they are a major part of our team
and offer us valuable expertise as well as seed.
Our Network of
Organic Seed Farmers
Our Seed Farm in
Vermont
With a damp climate, short
growing season and long, cold
winters, there are only certain
seed crops we can produce in
Wolcott, Vermont that meet our
exceptional standards of quality.
Over the years we have learned
what these crops are: annual
brassicas (mustards, pac choy,
asian greens, radishes, etc.),
cucurbits (squash, pumpkins, melons, cucumbers), solanaceaous
crops (tomatoes, peppers) and a few others. We have developed
innovative equipment and processes for growing, harvesting and
processing these crops. When we introduce a new variety, we often
grow it ourselves first so that we can understand any production
challenges and select for absolute genetic purity, vigor and yield.
Once sales of a new variety grow beyond our production capacity,
we contract with one of our organic seed farmers for a larger
production. Our ability to produce seed ourselves means that we
can introduce some new organic varieties sooner than we would
be able to if we were reliant on purchasing it from wholesale seed
companies. And, operating a farm allows us to better relate to you
– our customer. Crop failures, broken equipment and bad weather
– We know. We’ve been there.
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Four Easy Ways to Order:
Phone: (802) 472-6174
Production Based Seed Producers
Most seed companies that sell to the gardening and
farming public do not grow any of their own seed.
So, where do they get it? Breeder/producer seed
companies all over the world specialize in wholesale
seed distribution, sometimes of their own varieties
and sometimes of public domain varieties. Since
these are generally large companies, they require a
product to develop enough of a market before they
will produce it. Because these wholesale companies
are the only source of seed for most retail seed
companies, the retail companies are limited to the
varieties that the wholesale companies offer. This
is why many seed companies have been slow in
developing a selection of organic seed. Now that
several of the wholesale companies are producing
professional quality organic seed, we are excited to
partner with them to trial their new varieties and make available ones that have proven
themselves under organic conditions. Many of our new hybrid varieties come from
the recent commitment on the part of these wholesale seed companies to developing
and offering organic seed. We have traveled overseas and domestically to inspect
their operations and have gotten to know these companies and their representatives
When you buy organic seed, not only do you know that the
seed you are getting is not GMO and was grown without
synthetic chemicals, you are also supporting farms and
companies that are committed to organic agriculture.
at conferences and during their trips to visit our farm in Vermont. The varieties made
available by these companies and their network of growers represent an important
addition to our organic seed collection.
From the beginning, High Mowing
has focused on providing the highest
quality 100% organic seed to growers.
Over the years we have dramatically
expanded the varieties we offer
and have been able to expand our
network of seed growers. When you
buy organic seed, not only do you
know that the seed you are getting
is not GMO and was grown without
synthetic chemicals, you are also
supporting farms and companies that
are committed to organic agriculture. We all know that there are much better ways to
improve agriculture than genetic engineering and increasing the chemical inputs on
farms, and we choose to focus on “true progress” that leads to greater health for soils,
farms and communities.
Our team of experienced growers are
ready to take your order and answer
your questions from 8 AM – 6 PM EST,
Monday through Friday.
Web: www.highmowingseeds.
com
Use “Quick Order” to enter catalog items
into an easy on-line order form. Also
on the web, you can find extensive
planting and seed saving information,
and browse our web-only specials.
Fax: (802) 472-3201
You may fax the order form (see reverse
side) anytime, 24/7. Please be sure to
include your telephone number in case
we have any questions.
Mail:
You may send the order form
(on reverse) to:
High Mowing Organic Seeds
76 Quarry Road
Wolcott, VT 05680
Pick Up:
If
you wish to pick up your order at our
offices in Wolcott, VT, please complete
and mail the attached order form or
phone in your order so we can have it
ready for you when you come.
We strive to ship your order within 1
business day, but during our busiest
times, it may take a few days to process
your order. Shipping time is usually 1-6
days.
Payment Options:
Mail orders can be paid for by check,
money order or credit card (Mastercard,
Visa, Discover or American Express).
Fax, phone and website orders can be
paid for by credit card only.
Limitation of Liability:
Farming and gardening is risky business,
with weather extremes and many other
variables outside our control. The
responsibility of High Mowing Organic
Seeds extends only to the purchase
price of the seed.
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Organic Vegetable Breeding
Consider this: Breeding and selecting varieties that thrive in organic conditions and are well-suited for organic
markets is a new frontier. The breeding work of the past 50 years has been predominantly carried out in conventional
farming systems with large-scale agriculture in mind. That means that the varieties that have been commercially available
may not be the best varieties for organic conditions.
In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in selecting for factors
that are important to organic growers. This work is being done on a number
of fronts: farmer-breeders, university researchers, and seed companies. Here
are some highlights:
• The Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) is a non-profit organization that provides
education on breeding and seed saving and supports farmer-directed
breeding projects. They offer resources to growers of all sizes to support
independent breeding and on-farm seed production.
• The Organic Seed Partnership
The traits that get passed
(OSP), is working with public
breeders, farmer breeders and
down and preserved are the
seed companies to develop
ones we all choose. When you
and make available varieties
select the varieties you grow,
that do well in organic systems
you are voting for the traits
and meet the needs of organic
growers.
you want to see perpetuated.
• While most universities have
All of this reminds us of the
moved away from traditional
importance of being mindful
plant breeding in favor of
laboratory-based genetic work, of where our seed comes from.
there are some organicallyOur Vermont trial grounds and research fields.
focused initiatives in the world of
public research. The genetics for PMR Delicious 51 Melon, Green Finger Cucumber, Sweet REBA Acorn Squash and the
new Honey Nut Mini Butternut Squash came out of Cornell University’s breeding program and became available to us
for seed production. We have also worked closely with Dr. Brent Loy from University of New Hampshire who bred Sunkist
Tomato and Sugar Dumpling Squash, other varieties for which we produce seed on our farm.
• A small group of seed companies are also devoting resources to developing organic
varieties. This includes several European breeding and production companies that have
developed a large bank of high-quality genetics and are now evaluating which of these
varieties are best suited for organic growers. There are also a couple of companies like
High Mowing, focusing solely on organics.
Here at High Mowing, we have a small breeding program that enables us to develop traits
we know organic growers are looking for. We have several breeding projects underway
for zucchini, pumpkin, winter squash, and tomatoes. In addition to our breeding work,
we select stock seed from within our own organic production, to ensure that the seed
we grow for sale will have the best performance and the best taste for organic markets.
Finally, we run extensive trials to evaluate varieties grown in our organically certified trial
fields to see which do best in those conditions, before we ever consider producing them.
Organic vegetable breeding can run the gamut from intensive breeding programs that
carefully quantify traits, all the way down to simply saving seed from individual plants
in a garden of heirlooms, and choosing those individuals who seem particularly happy
under organic management.
Jennifer Jones hand pollinating our exclusive
hybrid tomato variety, Sunkist F1.
The traits that get passed down and preserved are the ones we all choose. All of this reminds us of the importance of
being mindful of where our seed comes from. Thank you for your support of the breeding, trialing, and production of
organic seeds. It makes it possible for us to offer an ever-expanding diverse selection of high-quality organic seed.
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Peppers Capsicum annuum
green/RED BELL
2800 King of the North
57 days green, 68 red
TMV
Good northern standard variety; reliable producer here in VT,
where the seasons are short and cool. Our improved High
Mowing strain has a higher percentage of blocky, 3-4 lobed,
thick-walled, early ripening peppers. Plants are upright and
strong, supporting heavy yields of 3-4” peppers that turn
from green to glossy red on the vine, for an excellent sweet
flavor. A winner every time!
2775 California Wonder
Large, blocky, thick-walled stuffing pepper introduced by
Burpee’s in 1928. Has an upright, everbearing habit that
keeps fruit high on 24-30” plants. Forms glossy, 6 oz. deep
green fruit that turn red quickly under a range of different
conditions (use plastic mulch to hasten maturity into
reds). Good for both shipping and freezing. Shows strong
resistance to TMV.
NEW
2772 Orion F1 Hybrid
BLS (races 1-5), TMV
NEW
PLANTING INFO: Seeding depth: 1/4”; Plant spacing: 12-18”;
Row spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18” apart on 5-6’ centers.
CULTURAL INFO: Peppers are long-season, heat-loving
annuals which require transplanting to reach full maturity in
most areas. Start transplants 6-8 weeks before planting date.
Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or
larger cells after first set of true leaves appear. Optimal soil
temperature for germination is 85°F. For growing transplants,
maintain temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F
at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing temperature to
60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.
Plant growth and fruit set is encouraged by use of plastic mulch
to warm roots and soil, especially when used in combination
with floating row cover. Remove row cover when temperatures
are above 85ºF to avoid heat damage. Harvest first peppers
promptly to stimulate further fruit production. Peppers can be
harvested and eaten at either unripe (green) or ripe (colored)
stage. Colored peppers generally require 2 – 4 weeks longer.
Store peppers at 50° - 54°F and 95% percent relative humidity.
Chilling injury occurs at temperatures below 45°F.
DISEASE & PESTS: Peppers are commonly subject to bacterial
spot (Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria) manifesting
as leaf lesions that turn dark brown to black with a central
tan area. Affected leaves eventually drop off. Fruit spots are
brown to black with a warty appearance. The disease persists
on plant residue and seed, so practice strict sanitation and
purchase only disease-free seed. Copper fungicides can be
moderately effective, but for isolated outbreaks, it is best to
pull up infected plants immediately and destroy. The several
viruses that affect peppers can be difficult to distinguish from
one another but should all be treated similarly: pull up infected
plants immediately to prevent spread. In soils containing the
verticillium wilt fungi (Verticillium alboatrum and Verticillium
dahliae), practice long crop rotations to reduce severity of the
disease. If plants are flowering but fail to set fruit, the culprit (at
least in northern regions) is likely to be the tarnished plant bug,
which particularly appreciates the sap of eggplant and pepper
flowers. Consider planting under row covers, or where this
is impractical, a spray containing several deterrents, such as
Beauveria bassiana (such as Naturalis™, see Supplies), pyrethrin,
neem oil, and/or an insecticidal soap (such as Safer Brand™)
may be effective.
RESISTANCE KEY: BLS: Bacterial Leaf Spot, TMV: Tobacco
Mosaic Virus
SEED SPECS: 3,400-4,900 seeds/oz (4M avg). Seeding rate: 670
plants/1000’ (~800 seeds, ~ ¼ oz.), 9,000 plants/acre (~12M
seeds, ~ 3 oz.), using 18” spacing, double rows, 18” apart on 6'
center beds. M= 1,000
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Humungo bell pepper, up to 5” wide and about the same
long. Blocky, 4-lobed peppers are thick walled. Widely
adapted, and tolerant to hot weather. Brought to you
through our partnership with Vitalis Organic Seeds. Multiple
disease resistances make Orion a superstar in the field or
greenhouse.
COLORED BELL
2814 Purple Beauty 55 days purple, 75 red
Purple Beauty’s appearance, reliability and high yields make
it the best OP purple bell pepper on the market. Sturdy
compact plants are loaded with large, 4-lobed, thick-walled,
meaty peppers. Fruit is set in the crown of the plant and also
on each limb. Holds purple stage well, before ripening to a
deep purple-red. Widely adapted. Developed through the
de-hybridization of Purple Belle.
2815 Sweet Chocolate
58 days green, 78 brown
2773 Saigon F1
Appreciated not only for its unusual color, but also for its
remarkable earliness, heavy set, and tolerance of cool nights.
One of the most reliable colored peppers in very short
seasons. The fruits are medium-small, tapered, blunt-ended
with long stems. Very mild flavor with medium-thick flesh.
Brick red under its skin, it is attractive cooked or eaten raw.
Developed by Professor Elwyn Meader at UNH.
2776 Golden California Wonder 60 days green, 78 red
Thick-fleshed fruit matures to a deep orange color with
exceedingly sweet flavor. Provides excellent contrast when
placed on a market shelf next to red and purple varieties.
Sturdy, upright 22-30” plants are everbearing and pendant.
2773 Saigon F1 Hybrid
64 days green, 80 orange
TMV (race 0)
Orange, blocky bell pepper performs well even here in
northern Vermont! Saigon bested the competition in our
2006 trials in terms of yield and flavor. Short supply of
organic seed forced us to drop the variety in 2008, but
we’re thrilled to have it back thanks to Vitalis Organic Seeds.
Performs well in a variety of outdoor and indoor conditions.
Thick walls and well defined lobes. Exceptional quality and
the best colored bell for short seasons or adverse conditions
that we’ve ever seen.
2776 Golden California
SWEET SPECIALTY
2770 Atris F1 Hybrid
Early and very sweet! Striking long, slender, sweet pepper up
to 8” in length. A greatly improved Corno di Toro type with
larger size and earlier maturity. Fruit quickly matures from
green to red. Extremely prolific plants have good leaf cover
to protect peppers from sun. Consistently one of the earliest
and best tasting peppers in our peppers trials.
2778 Corno di Toro 70 days green, 78 red
HEIRLOOM This highly attractive Italian variety was extremely
popular in our 2006 taste tests. Tapering fruits are 8-10” long
and thin, often with a slight “bull horn” curve, deep crimson
red color when fully ripe. Plants are very vigorous with an
excellent upright habit.
HOT
NEW
2786 Ring-O-Fire
Peppers
“And it burns, burns, burns” just like Johnny Cash said. This
is a hot, hot pepper. An improvement over our Red Cayenne
which it replaces, Ring-O-Fire matures much earlier and
has a glossy sheen with a fire engine red color. Prolific and
dependable. Peppers average 4” long.
2787 Black Hungarian
60 days black, 80 red
2786 Ring-o-Fire
NEW
Highly ornamental in the field and on the plate! Green foliage
is highlighted by purple veins and beautiful purple flowers.
Sturdy plants grow 30-36" tall. Produces 3-4" fruits similar in
shape to Jalapenos, but black ripening to red. Mildly hot with
good flavor. Great in salsa and other Southwest dishes for
mild kick of heat and delicious flavor.
2784 Maya Habenero
2790 Hungarian Hot Wax
59 days yellow, 84 red
A long, carrot-shaped waxy pepper used for frying, stuffing,
or as colorful pickled peppers. Ripens from pale yellow
to deep golden orange to cherry red. Can be harvested
at various maturities to create a colorful display. One of
the earliest pepper varieties with great sweet flavor and
moderate heat. Heat varies among strains; HMS strain is
medium, but others can be very hot.
2780 Early Jalapeno
Heavy-yielding 3-3 1/2” blunt-end fruit can be harvested
dark green or allowed to ripen to red. Delicious with that
distinctive jalapeno flavor. Medium heat.
2785 Joe E. Parker
A Southwestern-style traditional Anaheim chili pepper.
Usually harvested green and used for stuffing, grilling,
roasting, or processing. Has a thick, crisp flesh with mild heat
and excellent flavor. Very productive strain.
2780 Early Jalapeno
NEW
2784 Maya Red Habenero
Capsicum chinense
Bright red and glossy! This one made quite an impression at
our hot pepper tasting last fall for outstanding appearance,
flavor, and hotness with 200-300 Scoville units. Fruit is
lantern shaped but longer and more slender than your
typical habanero, averaging 3-4”. Early maturity and good
productivity for northern climates.
80 days green, 100 orange
Capsicum chinense
Typical habanero lantern shape and a gorgeous shiny bright
orange color. Uniformity and productivity are top notch,
producing loads of perfect peppers. Plants are tall, multibranching and hardy to ensure maturity in cooler climates
like the Northeast. A true stand-out, and improved variety.
Scoville rating of 200-300 units. Key ingredient in many
famous hot sauces!
P e pp e r s
1/64 oz
1/16 oz
1/4 oz
1 oz
1/4 lb
$2.75
$7.50
$24.00
$65.00
$159.00
2775 California Wonder
$2.75
$6.30
$12.60
$34.65
$124.95
2778 Corno Di Toro
$2.75
$7.20
$17.85
$34.00
$110.00
2780 Early Jalapeno
$2.75
$4.95
$10.00
$25.00
$65.00
2776 Golden California Wonder
$2.75
$7.05
$17.85
$39.90
$142.00
$2.75
$5.50
$11.55
$24.00
$59.00
2785 Joe E. Parker
$2.75
$5.50
$11.55
$21.00
$49.00
$2.75
$6.50
$16.00
$34.00
$126.00
2783 Magnum Orange Habenero
$2.75
$3.50
$10.00
$29.00
$79.00
2784 Maya Red Habenero
$2.75
$3.50
$10.00
$29.00
$79.00
2814 Purple Beauty
$2.75
$7.50
$24.00
$65.00
$159.00
2786 Ring-O-Fire
$2.75
$3.50
$10.00
$29.00
$79.00
$2.75
$7.50
$24.00
$65.00
$159.00
250
500
1M - 9M
10M+
2770 Atris F1
2778 Corno Di Toro
2785 Joe E. Parker
2783 Magnum Orange Habenero
2783 Magnum Habenero
10
100
2770 Atris F1 Hybrid
$7.95
$49.00
$89.00
$159.00
$249.00/M
$229.00/M
$3.50
$12.85
$24.00
$43.75
$81.00/M
$69.00/M
2773 Saigon F1 Hybrid
$10.95
$89.00
$190.00
$320.00
$575.00/M
$550.00/M
2814 Purple Beauty
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Potatoes Solanum tuberosum
EARLY SEASON
84100 Yukon Gold
70-85 days Widely acclaimed star of the European-type golden-fleshed
potatoes. Renowned for outstanding flavor and dry texture.
Good for baking, boiling, and frying. Excellent keeper.
84040 All Red
84040 All Red 70-90 days
NEW
SCAB
Also known as Cranberry Red, this gorgeous potato has rich
cranberry-red skin and white flesh with rosy tie-die swirls
and will hold its color during cooking. Earliness and high
yield capacity makes it perfect for an unusual “new” potato,
or medium to extra-large full size potatoes. Best boiled
or steamed. Shows resistance to scab and some drought
resistant.
MID SEASON
84090 Red Gold
84100 Yukon Gold
84120 Russian Banana
84005 Katahdin
84110 Rose Finn Apple
84000 All Blue
84090 Red Gold 80-90 days
Pinkish-red skins are slightly netted with bright yellow flesh
that is smooth and flaky. Medium sized tubers are round
to oval. Exceptional flavor whether boiled, baked, fried,
mashed or roasted. Moderate to high disease resistances and
drought-tolerance. Plants do not do well in wet conditions.
84092 Red Norland 80-90
84120 Russian Banana Fingerling
NEW
PLANTING INFO: Seeding depth: 3-6"; Plant spacing: 12"; Row
spacing: 30-36".
CULTURAL INFO: Potatoes are a hardy cool season crop which
can be planted 1-2 weeks before the last frost date in spring.
Small potatoes (1-1 ½” diameter) can be planted whole or larger
potatoes can be cut into pieces, each with at least one eye
(dormant bud). Hill plants shortly after emergence and again
3 weeks later, making sure to cover all exposed tubers to avoid
greening. New potatoes can be harvested when plants begin
to flower, around 7-8 weeks after planting. Storage potatoes
should be harvested no earlier than 2 weeks after plants have
died back. Cure potatoes in a dry, dark place. Store potatoes in
burlap, boxes, or crates in a dark, moist area at 38- 40ºF.
DISEASE & PESTS: The two most difficult potato diseases are
scab and late blight. Scab (Streptomyces scabies) adversely
affects grade and cooking quality, though not yield and
storage. Late blight (Phytophthora infestans) is very destructive
and common in moister climates such as the eastern U.S.
Symptoms of late blight include water-soaked areas at the leaf
tips that spread inwards and become dark brown and brittle
after one or two days. See Eggplant for control of Colorado
Potato Beetles, a significant pest for crops in the Solanacea
family.
RESISTANCE KEY: SCAB - Scab
SEED SPECS: Fingerling- 20 pieces/lb avg. Seeding rate: 50
lb/1000’, 900 lbs/acre, using 12” plant spacing, 30” row spacing.
Full Size- 8-10 pieces/lb avg; Seeding rate: 80-100lb/1000’,
1,100-1,450 lb/acre, using 12” plant spacing, 36” row spacing.
SCAB
84005 Katahdin 90-100 days
Popular "Maine" potato, this definitive variety was once the
North American standard for white tablestock, known for its
wide adaptability and consistent performance. Large round
tubers have a waxy white flesh and thin buff skin. Shows a
moderate resistance to scab.
1 lb
LATE SEASON
84000 All Blue 95-125 days
A stunning potato with deep blue skin and blue flesh. Once
a novelty and now a mainstay of the specialty potato market.
Has a soft, moist texture excellent for steaming and au gratin
potatoes. Prepare with All Red and Katahdin for a genuine
red, white, and blue potato salad!
84110 Rose Finn Apple Fingerling 105-135 days 84092 Red Norland
20 lbs
50 lbs
(add $14.00 S&H per item)
84000 All Blue
$10.95
$43.00
$87.00
84040 All Red
$10.95
$43.00
$87.00
84010 Burbank Russet
$10.95
$43.00
$87.00
84005 Katahdin
$10.95
$43.00
$87.00
84090 Red Gold
$10.95
$43.00
$87.00
84092 Red Norland
$10.95
$43.00
$87.00
84110 Rose Finn Apple Fingerling
$9.90
$13.00
$69.00
$135.00
$9.90
$13.00
$69.00
$135.00
$10.95
$43.00
$87.00
84100 Yukon Gold
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2 1/2 lbs
NEW
Potatoes
days
An excellent choice for “new” potatoes! Outstanding red
potato offers both great flavor and heavy yields. Medium to
large tubers are oblong with moist, firm, white flesh. Best
used for boiling, frying, and roasting. Specifically developed
for northern growers and short seasons but found to be
widely adaptable in many climates. Good keeper, but loses
color intensity in long term storage. High resistance to scab.
HEIRLOOM Blush colored skin and bright yellow inside.
Moderately dry flesh has superb flavor that is popular in
gourmet markets. Medium sized tubers are long and narrow
resembling a finger. Tubers form high on the ground so keep
hilled for best quality. Good storage. High field resistance to
scab.
105-135 days
HEIRLOOM Superstar of the fingerlings! Yellow skinned,
finger-sized tubers set the standard for fingerling flavor
much loved by foodies. Yellow flesh is fine grained and
suitable for boiling, roasting and baking. Tubers are crescent
shaped with tapered ends. First grown by early Russian
settlers. Stores well.
120-140 days
Long heavy tubers with russeted skin and white flesh. Flaky
texture is perfect for baked potatoes, fries and hash browns.
Also known as the “Idaho Potato”, the most widely grown
potato in the US. Some resistance to blackleg, fusarium and
scab. Excellent storage.
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Pumpkins Cucurbita spp.
NEW
PIE PUMPKINS Cucurbita pepo
2818 Baby Pam 99 days
Pumpkins
The standard for uniform pie pumpkins. Perfect, 4-5 lb fruits
with smooth skin and tan handles. Great for painting faces
onto and as “munchkin” Jack O’ Lanterns. Dry, sweet flesh
beats all others for pie making. Slightly smaller than New
England Pie. Very popular with commercial growers for
quality, reliability and uniformity.
2830 Long Pie 100 days
HEIRLOOM We are thrilled to have this variety back after not
being able to offer it for a few years. If you are looking for
your standard round pumpkin, then Long Pie is not for you.
But if you want the best pie pumpkin for cooking, then put
down your food mill and get ready to scoop out virtually
stringless, smooth and brilliant orange meat! Long Pie
averages 5-8 lbs and should be harvested green with a bright
orange spot on the bottom. In storage it will “ripen” further
and turn completely orange outside and get even better
inside. Great keeper. Also known as “Nantucket Pie”.
2836 Valenciano
2840 New England Pie 105 days
2826 Cider Jack F1 Hybrid
NEW
The classic New England pie pumpkin. While not quite
as sweet as Baby Pam, its flesh has a higher dry matter
content and is stringless, which makes for pies of superior
consistency. Dark orange-skinned fruits in a range of small
sizes between 4-6 lbs.
JACK O’ LANTERN Cucurbita pepo
subtract 2 weeks if transplanting; Seeding depth: 1/2-1”;
Seeding rate: 2-3 seeds/18-36”, thin to one plant per
spacing; Plant spacing: for bush 18”, for vining 24-36”; Row
spacing: for bush/semi-bush and short-vining types 6’, for
vigorous vining types use 9-12’.
CULTURAL INFO: Pumpkins are long-season tender
annuals that grow best in fertile, well-drained soil. Pie
pumpkins are intended for eating and have been selected
for flavor, texture and density of flesh. Specialty pumpkins
have superior eating qualities in addition to their unique
physical attributes. Jack O’ Lantern pumpkins are strictly
decorative, selected for shape, size, handle quality,
uniformity, and durability. Tighter plant spacing will result
in yields of smaller, but more numerous, fruit. See Winter
Squash for more cultural information.
DISEASE & PESTS: Powdery mildew, caused primarily by
the fungus Sphaerotheca fuliginea, results in reductions
in overall yields and quality of harvested fruit. Powdery
mildew does not overwinter in the northeast (spores
cannot withstand cold and cannot persist in the absence
of host tissue) but blows north every year from southern
states where crops are planted earlier. Powdery mildew
is difficult to control with fungicide applications, even
conventional ones, because the fungi multiply rapidly and
attach to the undersides of leaves where they are difficult
to reach with sprays. Many newer pumpkin varieties have
been developed with tolerance to powdery mildew (PMT).
Plants can still become infected but the symptoms are
usually much less severe. Pumpkins are also subject to
several fruit rots, of which the most common is probably
black rot, caused by the same fungus that causes gummy
stem blight (Didymella bryoniae). Recent research indicates
that control measures for powdery mildew, including the
use of PMT varieties, is also effective against black rot. In
the case of black rot, the pathogen can be seed-borne and
survive in crop residues. See Winter Squash and Cucumber
sections for symptoms and controls of pests and diseases
of the cucurbit family not detailed here.
SEED SPECS: C. pepo- 140-250 seeds/oz (175 avg),
2,300-4,000 seeds/lb (2,800 avg); C. moschata- 280-375
seeds/oz (310 avg), 4,500-6,000 seeds/lb (5,000 avg); C.
maxima- 135-200 seeds/oz (155 avg), 2,200-3,200 seeds/lb
(2,500 avg). Seeding rate: Bush/Semi-bush- 10,000-15,000
seeds/acre, (C. pepo ~ 3.5-5.3 lbs., C. moschata ~ 2-3 lbs.,
C. maxima ~ 4-6 lbs.) using 2-3 seeds/18” on 6’ centers.
Vining: 3,500-5,000 seeds/acre (C. pepo ~ 1.25-1.8 lbs., C.
moschata ~ .7-1.0 lb., C. maxima ~ 1.4-2.0 lbs.), using 2-3
seeds/36” on 6’ centers.
90 days
Exclusive organic hybrid pumpkin variety, brought to you
by our partnership with UNH’s Dr. Brent Loy, breeder of
HMS’s Sugar Dumpling F1 winter squash and Sunkist F1
tomato. Cider Jack is a knock-out Jack O’ Lantern pumpkin
with smooth, slightly ribbed, bright orange skin and a wellattached handle. Medium-sized pumpkins average 20-25lbs
each, perfect for painting or carving. Semi-bush habit with
early, high yields. Plants put out 2-3 pumpkins each. Excellent
tolerance to Powdery Mildew. Another successful result from
our search for excellent new varieties for organic growers.
2818 Baby Pam
2820 Howden 115 days
The open pollinated “Jack O’ Lantern” pumpkin that defines
this type. Rich orange color with deep ridges and good,
sturdy handles. Weighs around 25 lbs on average. Sizes
up reliably and is tolerant to black rot. Developed in the
Berkshires of Massachusetts in the late 60's by John Howden.
Howden remains the most popular pumpkin in its class
among both commercial growers and home gardeners.
NEW
2840 New England Pie
2827 Long Island Cheese
2820 Howden
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NEW
SPECIALTY
Pumpkins
2845 Cinderella Rogue vif
d'Etampes 99 days
C. pepo
HEIRLOOM French variety in the class of Rouge Vif d’Etampes.
This bright red, squat pumpkin will carry you off into a
fairytale! Large fruits average 15-20 lbs and suggest a red
cheese wheel. Used in Europe as a soup tureen. Vivid red skin
color makes an attractive addition to fall retail displays or as a
centerpiece on dining room tables. Exceptional deep orange
flesh with a strong and sweet flavor.
2836 Valenciano 110 days
C. maxima
These creamy, white skinned beauties are about 8-10 lbs
in size, round and slightly flattened in shape. High yielding
specialty pumpkin can be both eaten and used as an
ornamental. Flesh is high quality, dense and sweet. Vigorous
vines bears uniform fruit with nice thick handles.
2845 Cinderella (Rouge vif d’Etampes)
Pumpkins
2827 Long Island Cheese 110 days
C. moschata
HEIRLOOM Like a wheel of cheese: flat, round and slightly
ribbed. L.I. Cheese is a long-ago favorite that has regained
popularity due to the increased interest in specialty produce.
The skin color is buff like a butternut and the deep orange
flesh is at least as sweet and good, if not better. Beautiful
enough to be ornamental and tasty enough for a meal.
Plants have vigorous vines and heavy leaf cover.
2835 Musque de Provence
125 days C. moschata
HEIRLOOM Gorgeous French variety also known as Fairytale.
Richly colored with green and orange splashes and a deeply
ribbed, flat shape. Fruit are large, often reaching 15-25 lbs. or
more, with very high yields and uniformity. It is eaten cooked
like all squash, but traditionally, also eaten fresh. Cut from
the middle like a wedge of cheese or pie, and slice very thinly
like salmon for sushi. The flavor is exceptionally complex and
sweet with a nice light crunch. May sound strange, but it will
surprise you!
2835 Musque de Provence
1/8 oz
1/2 oz
2 oz
1/2 lb
1-9 lbs
10+ lbs
$27.00/lb
2818 Baby Pam Pie
$2.75
$6.00
$11.55
$19.00
$28.00/lb
2845 Cinderella Specialty
$2.75
$8.40
$22.00
$36.00
$58.00/lb
2820 Howden Jack O' Lantern
$2.75
$6.30
$14.70
$29.00
$50.00/lb
$46.00/lb
2830 Long Pie
$3.95
$11.00
$20.00
2827 Long Island Cheese Specialty
$2.75
$6.50
$14.50
$32.00
$54.00/lb
$49.00/lb
2835 Musque de Provence Specialty
$2.75
$6.75
$15.00
$34.00
$56.00/lb
$52.00/lb
2840 New England Pie
$2.75
$5.50
$10.20
$17.50
$25.00/lb
$23.50/lb
2836 Valenciano Specialty
$2.75
$6.50
$14.50
$32.00
$54.00/lb
$49.00/lb
25
250
1M
5M
$3.95
$59.00
$99.00/M
$79.00/M
Heirlooms: Treasures of the Garden
Prior to the late 1700s, there were no seed companies in the US. Farmers and gardeners saved seeds themselves from the crops they grew, or
bought or traded seeds with friends and neighbors. Some of those seeds were passed down from generation to
generation and the varieties are still available today, known as heirlooms.
In recent years, much has been written about heirlooms – their unique appearance, genetic importance, and
exquisite flavors. Often, heirlooms are “place-based”; that is, their name refers to their place of origin (or at least,
where they have been traced back to) and the variety itself carries attributes that have been adapted to the
tastes or climate of a specific region. Such is the case with Roy’s Calais Flint Corn: the name refers to the town
in Vermont – Calais – where the variety was rediscovered (on a back road near Roy Fair’s original farm) and it is
particularly well-suited to the cold climate and short growing-season of the area. Its striking cold-hardiness is no
doubt part of the reason the variety is still with us today.
We’re excited to offer several new heirloom varieties in the 2009 catalog, some of which have been produced at our High Mowing Organic
Seeds farm:
- Cinderella Rouge vif d’Etampes is a centuries-old pumpkin with origins likely in or near Etampes, a town in north-central France. “Rouge vif”
translates as “vibrant red” and refers to the pumpkin’s bright color. This prototype for Cinderella’s carriage came to the United States in the late
1800s.
- The Cherokee Purple tomato became known when a Pennsylvania man received a small packet of seeds from
a Tennessee gardener, with a note explaining that the seeds had been
given to his neighbors by the Cherokee people 100 years ago.
- Little is know about the origins of the Rattlesnake Pole Bean but
perhaps the name comes from the mottled brown and tan bean’s
resemblance to a rattlesnake skin. Its flavor and tenderness at even a
huge size are unsurpassed.
All of the many heirloom varieties that we carry connect us with the history and food traditions from
our own regions and from around the world. Their incredible taste and different sizes, shapes and
colors bring diversity to our plates.
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Radish Raphanus sativus
2850 Cherry Belle 25 days
RADISH
Classic, smooth, red-skinned bunching radish. 1949 AAS
winner. Makes uniform spheres of 3/4 - 1” with crispy white
flesh. Less subject to pithiness than other radishes.
2873 Rudolf 25 days
All the vigor and uniformity of a hybrid in this highlyselected open-pollinated radish variety. Rudolf makes a crisp,
nicely round bulb with a bright white center. Very early, with
excellent resistance to cracking and pithiness. Good for both
winter and spring production. Short foliage.
2863 Purple Plum Back in 2010
2875 Valentine’s Day Mix 25 days
A High Mowing exclusive, similar to the Easter Egg mixture.
Red, pink, purple, and white round radishes are sure to create
a sensation at market or on the table.
2865 White Beauty
2860 French Breakfast 26 days
HEIRLOOM An oblong, blunt-shaped radish of beautiful
scarlet red except near the tips, which are pure white. A
favorite in Paris markets since before 1879. Has a distinctive,
pungent flavor and excellent table quality. Can become pithy
if harvested late. Average 2" long.
2870 Pink Beauty 27 days
2860 French Breakfast
PLANTING INFO: Seeding depth: 1/4-1/2”; Plant spacing:
for garden radishes 1”, for daikon 4-6”; Row spacing: for
garden radishes 8-12”, for daikon 12-16”.
CULTURAL INFO: Radishes are an all-season, hardy annual.
Radishes can be direct seeded as soon as soil can be
worked and are best adapted to the cooler temperatures
and shorter day-length of spring and fall. Optimal soil
temperature for germination is 65-85°F. Thin if necessary to
ensure even sizing. Radishes do not hold well in the field,
especially in warm weather when roots tend to become
pithy and pungent.
DISEASE & PESTS: During wet seasons, radishes can be
subject to fungal diseases, such as alternaria leaf spot
and white mold. Flea beetles can present a problem,
particularly for young plants, by chewing small holes in
the leaves. Healthy plants usually outgrow the damage to
produce a fine crop. Use floating row cover (see Supplies)
to exclude flea beetles and also cabbage root maggots,
which feed on the plant roots.
SEED SPECS: 1,800-3,500 (2,650 avg) seeds/oz, 30-58M
(44M avg) seeds/lb. Garden Radishes - Seeding Rate: 2M
seeds/100’single row (3/4 oz/100’single row), 958M seeds/
acre (~22lb/acre) using 20 seeds/ft, 12” row spacing.
Daikon Radishes- Seeding Rate: 660 seeds/100’ (1/4oz/100’
single row), 288M seeds/acre (~6.6lb/acre) using 6 seeds/ft,
12” row spacing. M= 1,000
Bright pink radish with a uniform round shape and medium
tops. Crisp white flesh has a distinctive and delicious flavor.
Stays mild even when large. Highly resistant to pithiness.
2865 White Beauty 30 days
Round white globes are 1 1/2” in diameter. Strong green tops
are great for bunching. Cool, crisp and crunchy. Best grown
in spring or fall.
2862 Miyashige White Daikon 50 days
Popular Japanese-type radish grows to large size (2-6 lbs)
while remaining crisp and tender for pickling, fermenting or
storage. Pure white with a pale green band near the crown.
Commonly grown for fall and winter production, but we have
had success with summer crops in VT.
2866 White Icicle
Back in 2010
2875 Valentine’s Day Mix
Radish
2870 Pink Beauty
2850 Cherry Belle
1/16 oz
1/4 oz
1 oz
1/4 lb
1-4 lbs
5+ lbs
2850 Cherry Belle
$2.75
$4.25
$5.95
$14.00
$37.00/lb
$34.00/lb
2860 French Breakfast
$2.75
$4.00
$6.00
$15.50
$36.00/lb
$34.00/lb
2862 Miyashige White Daikon
$2.75
$5.15
$7.50
$15.00
$39.00/lb
$36.00/lb
2870 Pink Beauty
$2.75
$3.50
$4.50
$10.00
$31.00/lb
$26.00/lb
2875 Valentine’s Day Mix
$2.75
$5.25
$7.60
$14.70
$38.85/lb
$35.70/lb
2865 White Beauty
$2.75
$4.50
$6.85
$10.50
$32.00/lb
2863 Purple Plum
Back in 2010
2866 White Icicle
2873 Rudolf
2873 Rudolf
Back in 2010
100
1M - 4M
5M - 49M
50M - 499M
500M+
$2.75
$3.50/M
$1.90/M
$1.65/M
$1.30/M
2862 Miyashige White Daikon
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Spinach Spinacia oleracea
SMOOTH LEAF
2886 Tarpy F1 Hybrid
DM(races 1-7)
37 days
A fast growing variety for spring and autumn sowings.
Smooth, oval, medium green leaves stand tall and upright
for easy harvesting of salad greens or bunches. Not as bolt
resistant as Renegade, but has a faster growth rate for earlier
harvest. Especially well-suited to early spring production
under rowcover. Superior choice for fresh market growers.
2884 Renegade F1 Hybrid 43 days
DM(races 1-7), CMV
Bolt tolerant variety with dark green, oval leaves. Best for
babyleaf production, but also makes an excellent fullseason spinach with round leaves on tall, sweet-tasting
stems. Excellent downy mildew and virus resistance for the
Northeast as well as being a proven variety for winter high
tunnels.
2886 Tarpy F1
SAVOYED and semi-savoyed LEAF
2877 Samish F1 Hybrid 37 days DM (races 1-4)
2884 Renegade F1 Hybrid
PLANTING INFO: Seeding depth: 1/8-1/4”; Plant spacing:
for babyleaf ~40seeds/ft” in 2-4” bands, for bunching
2”; Row spacing: for babyleaf space bands 1-2” apart, for
bunching 12-18”.
CULTURAL INFO: Spinach is a cool-season hardy annual.
Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked in the spring,
and again in the late summer/early fall. Greenhouse
spinach is sown in early fall to give just enough time to
produce a modest amount of leaf. Seed germinates best
when soil temperatures are 32-60°F. Spinach achieves best
quality when air temperatures are 55-60°F. Harvest leaves
individually or cut the entire plant right below its crown
for bunched spinach. There are two main types of spinach:
smooth leaf and savoy (crinkled) leaf. Smooth leaf types
are easiest to wash but require more material per bag
because they pack more tightly. Savoy types are usually
darker green and offer greater heft and loft once bagged,
but require more careful washing. New hybrid spinach
varieties offer increased yield, disease resistance (especially
for downy mildew), adaptability, and uniformity. Older,
open-pollinated varieties are generally less adaptable, but
can do exceptionally well under the right conditions and
many believe they taste better. Store washed spinach at
low temperatures and high humidity for 10-14 days.
DISEASE & PESTS: Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum
f. sp. spinaciae) is primarily soil borne; use only diseasefree seed. Once introduced to the soil, fusarium wilt is
difficult to eradicate. Lime at 2 tons per acre can reduce
the severity of the disease by increasing soil pH. Downy
mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) can be
controlled by three-year rotations with non-host crops.
White rust can pose a problem, primarily in southern
climes; resistant varieties are now available. Cucumber
mosaic virus, transmitted by aphids, causes stunting
and underdevelopment in plants. Larvae of the Canada
leafminer burrow into leaves causing blisters. Control
insect pressure by using row cover and controlling weed
hosts.
DISEASE RESISTANCE: CMV-Cucumber Mosaic Virus, DMDowny Mildew (races indicated if known)
SEED SPECS: 1,550-3750 (2,200 avg) seeds/oz, 25-60M
(35M avg) seeds/lb. Seeding rate: Babyleaf – Seeding rate:
70M seeds/100’bed (~2lb/100’bed), 700M seeds/1000’bed
(~20lb/1000’ bed) using 640 seeds/ft on 3’beds (16 rows/
bed). Bunching – Seeding rate: 1,100 seeds/100’ row
(~1/2oz/100’row), 11M seeds/1,000’row (5oz/1000’row)
using 10 seeds/ft, 18” row spacing. M= 1,000
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Dark green heavily savoyed leaves with a triangular shape.
Leaves are thicker than most, making them more durable
when washing, and adding heft and weight to bagged
spinach. Grows best in early spring and fall, and has good
over-wintering cold tolerance for early spring production.
Tolerant of white rust.
2889 Winter Bloomsdale
2888 Tyee F1 Hybrid 40 days
DM (races 1,3)
Highly bolt-resistant, perfect for spring and summer sowing
as well as fall planting for over-wintering. Medium green,
semi-savoyed leaves grow quickly and are extremely
vigorous. Stems are upright, keeping tender leaves off the
ground and making for easy harvest. Considered a standard
for savoyed spinach.
2880 Bloomsdale Longstanding
42 days
HEIRLOOM A long loved old-time favorite. Developed by
Dan Landreth in the late 1880s. One of the more outstanding
open-pollinated varieties available. Leaves are semi-savoyed,
long and narrow with a glossy, dark green color. Has
excellent heirloom flavor and tender leaves!
2889 Winter Bloomsdale 45 days
CMV
HEIRLOOM Dark green leaves are more savoyed than Giant
Winter. Selected for early spring and fall crops, as it has good
cold soil emergence but a tendency to bolt in the heat.
Performs well as a winter greenhouse crop or overwinter
outdoors under mulch. David Landreth developed the
original Bloomsdale spinach in the 1800s.
2888 Tyee F1
2877 Samish F1
2885 Giant Winter 50 days
Selected for cold hardiness. Dark green, glossy leaves
are slightly savoyed. Appropriate as a flat babyleaf
variety as well as winter full size. A heavy yielding variety
recommended for fall crops, winter greenhouse production,
or over-wintering outdoors under mulch.
Spinach
1/4 oz
1 oz
2880 Bloomsdale Longstanding Semi-Savoy
$2.75
2885 Giant Winter Semi-Savoy
$2.75
2889 Winter Bloomsdale Savoy
2885 Giant Winter
4 oz
1-9 lbs
10+ lbs
$4.20
$8.00
$26.00/lb
$25.00/lb
$5.20
$16.80
$33.60/lb
$31.00/lb
$2.75
$5.20
$12.00
$40.00/lb
$36.00/lb
1M - 9M
10M - 49M
50M - 99M
100M - 499M
500M+
2884 Renegade F1 Hybrid Smooth
$3.95/M
$1.25/M
$1.15/M
$1.05/M
$0.95/M
2877 Samish F1 Hybrid Savoy
$3.25/M
$0.91/M
$0.65/M
$0.55/M
$0.52/M
2886 Tarpy F1 Hybrid Smooth
$3.95/M
$1.25/M
$0.95/M
$0.79/M
$0.59/M
2888 Tyee F1 Hybrid Savoy
$3.95/M
$1.25/M
$0.95/M
$0.79/M
$0.59/M
Summer Squash Cucurbita pepo
ZUCCHINI
Summer Squash
2905 Partenon F1 Hybrid 48 days
A parthenocarpic variety that yields mature fruit without
seeds, greatly elongating the harvest window. Where many
varieties abort their first fruits early in the season, for lack
of active pollinators, Partenon allows for the very earliest
harvest of dark-green, glossy fruits. Once set, the fruits
remain edible much longer, and do not become hugely
overgrown. A real boon for early production under cool or
rainy conditions or in protected environments that exclude
pollinators, such as under row cover or in a greenhouse.
2900 Dark Green 50 days
Excels in producing good quantities of straight, marketable
fruits. A reliable, open pollinated variety that, under
favorable conditions, yielded as well as several commercial
varieties in our 2004 zucchini trials.
2905 Partenon F1
2915 Goldy F1 Hybrid 50 days
Similar to Gold Rush and Sebring, Goldy has bright yellow
skin and white flesh, and is much less prone to greening than
Gold Rush. Fruits are long and slender with contrasting green
stems. Open habit with few spines make harvesting easy.
Heavy yields with a high percentage of marketable fruit. Mix
with green zucchini for an eye catching display.
2912 Benning's Green Tint
NEW
PLANTING INFO: Seeding depth: ½-1”; Direct seeding: 2-3
seeds every 12-24", thin to 1 plant; Plant spacing: 12-24”;
Row spacing: 5-6'.
CULTURAL INFO: Summer squashes are warm-season
annuals. Direct seed as soon as chance of all frost has
passed or start transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date.
Optimum soil temperature for germination is about 85ºF
and little or no germination occurs below 60ºF. Harden
off plants by reducing temperature, water, and fertilizer.
Black plastic mulch and floating row cover can be used
to increase soil and air temperature, as well as ward off
insects. Many growers plant multiple successions of
summer squash to ensure continuous harvest. Best quality
fruit are harvested at 5 – 8” or smaller, while skin is soft and
somewhat glossy. Harvest fruits every other day for best
size and quality and to maintain plants’ productivity. Fruits
are very perishable, but will store 3 to 4 days at 35 - 40ºF
and 90% relative humidity.
DISEASE & PESTS: Powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca
fuliginea or Erysiphe cichoracearum) manifests as white
spots on tops and bottoms of leaves. The disease results
in decreased fruit size, yield and increased incidence of sun
damage to fruit as leaves turn yellow and die. Resistant
varieties are available; plants can still become infected
but the symptoms are usually much less severe. Bacterial
wilt (Erwinia tracheiphila) is spread by cucumber beetles
and will quickly kill young plants. Control of cucumber
beetles is critical in preventing spread of this disease. In
addition, cucumber beetle feeding can damage young
leaves so extensively that plants either die or are stunted
in growth. Dipping or spraying seedlings with kaolin
clay can significantly deter infestations. Combine clay
with insecticidal soap (such as Safer Brand™, see Supplies)
or neem (such as Ahimsa Neem Oil). Use of a trap crop
preferred by cucumber beetles, such as blue hubbard
squash, lures beetles away from main crop. Crop rotation,
removal of crop debris to discourage overwintering
populations, and use of floating row cover can be effective
in controlling cucumber beetles.
RESISTANCE KEY: PM: Powdery Mildew
SEED SPECS: Zucchini- 155-260 seeds/oz. (185 avg), 2,5004,200 (3,000 avg) seeds/lb; Seeding rate: 12,000 seeds/acre
(4 lbs), using 2 seeds every 18”, 5’ centers.
Summer Squash- 262-375 seeds/oz (280 avg), 4,200-6,000
(4,500 avg) seeds/lb; Seeding rate: 12,000 seeds/acre (2.7
lbs), using 2 seeds every 18”, 5’ centers. Scallopini- 262355 seeds/oz (300 avg), 4,200-5,700 (4,800 avg) seeds/
lb; Seeding rate: 12,000 seeds/acre (2.5 lbs), using 2 seeds
every 18”, 5’ centers. M= 1,000
2895 Costata Romanesco Back in 2010
YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH
2910 Yellow Crookneck 50 days
A light, lemon-yellow variety with tender skin and creamy
white flesh. Pick at 5-6” long or smaller for best flavor and
tenderness. Very prolific. Has that distinctive crookneck form
that says summer squash. Our stock seed has been carefully
selected for yield, shape and quality. If left to over-grow, can
also be used for a dark yellow, warty ornamental gourd.
2900 Dark Green
2908 Success PM Straightneck 50 days
PM
First released by High Mowing Organic Seeds and the
Cornell Vegetable Breeding Institute, Success PM is a major
breakthrough in OP summer squash. These prolific plants
keep cranking right through powdery mildew season,
producing smooth, uniform, and attractive fruit. In our 2004
trials, Success out-performed standard hybrids in total yield
and continues to outperform every variety in length of
harvest season. Provided over three months of abundant,
disease-free, harvest for the Intervale Community Farm CSA
in 2008. Our stock seed has been carefully selected for yield
and shape.
2915 Goldy F1
2910 Yellow Summer Crookneck
2908 Success PM Yellow Straightneck
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NEW
SPECIALTY
2916 Ronde de Nice 52 days
HEIRLOOM Green with white speckling, these round
zucchinis from the south of France have long been a fresh
market favorite. The bush-type plants produce an abundance
of fruits which can be harvested starting when they are a
bit larger than golf balls. If allowed to mature further, fruit
makes excellent stuffing squash. Best flavor is when 4-5”
around. Freezes well.
52 days
HEIRLOOM Easy-to-grow patty-pan type, with pale green
color that matures to a creamy white. Bushy plants provide
excellent yields of saucer-shaped fruits with scalloped edges.
Harvest when fruit is 2-3” for best quality. No formally noted
virus resistance, but was clearly the only variety not even
slightly affected by virus in our 2008 trials, surpassing leading
hybrids with established resistances.
2916 Ronde de Nice
Summer Squash
2917 Yellow Scallopini F1 Hybrid
55 days
Beautiful, golden saucer-shaped fruits with scalloped
edges. Bushy plants are early to produce and remain
prolific throughout the season. Scallopini is considered by
squash-lovers to have one of the most appetizing flavor of
all summer squashes. This variety has a touch of green at
its blossom end. Harvest when small, with the blossom still
attached, or teacup-size. Tolerant to Powdery Mildew.
GROWER TIP
The availability of diverse summer squash varieties is
increasing greatly as ethnic types and more heirlooms
gain in popularity. Many of these have superior flavor
to the standard straightnecks or crooknecks. Try
growing a selection and offering a sample box or bag
to your customers and see what they respond to. If
harvested small, their flavor, tenderness and color are
often at their peak.
2917 Yellow Scallopini F1
1/8 oz
1/2 oz
2 oz
1/2 lb
1-9 lbs
10+ lbs
$2.75
$6.00
$14.00
$22.00
$35.00
$32.00
2895 Costata Romanesco Zucchini
Back in 2010
2900 Dark Green Zucchini
$2.75
$4.50
$7.80
$24.00
$36.00/lb
$32.00/lb
2908 Success PM Yellow Straightneck
$2.75
$6.85
$19.95
$31.75
$58.80/lb
$48.50/lb
2910 Yellow Summer Crookneck
$2.75
$5.20
$8.40
$18.00
$25.75/lb
$25.00/lb
2916 Rond de Nice
$2.75
$6.85
$19.95
$31.75
25
250
1M - 9M
10M+
2915 Goldy F1 Hybrid Zucchini
$5.20
$15.50
$54.00/M
$46.00/M
2905 Partenon F1 Hybrid Zucchini
$7.95
$55.00
$209.00/M
$199.00/M
2917 Yellow Scallopini F1 Hybrid
$4.50
$15.25
$53.00/M
$45.00/M
Using Pollination Cages for Isolation
This year at High Mowing, we have increased our capacity to produce more varieties of seed crops without the need for more isolated fields.
One challenge in producing cucurbit seed (squash, cucumber, pumpkin and melon) is that a large isolation distance is required, generally
½ mile at the absolute minimum. This distance is generally enough to prevent pollinating insects from traveling between fields before they
return to the hive to drop off the pollen they have collected, and it is necessary to prevent one variety of squash from crossing with another
variety in the same species. Failure to maintain the appropriate isolation distance between crops in the same species can create off-types
instead of pure seed. Although we have several isolated fields we use for seed production, there are always more productions we want to do
than we have isolations for.
Our solution has been to build four “pollination cages” for the purpose of growing stock
seed. This stock seed, which is given the utmost attention and heavy selection to assure
quality and consistency, will then be used at High Mowing Organic Seeds or by one of
our partner seed growers to produce the seed crop that we sell in the catalog. The lightweight, mesh caging material allows free flow of air and water, but not insects. Thus, all
the pollen that is transferred
within the cage comes from
the plants inside the cage,
ensuring that no crossing
occurs.
In these “isolated” cages, we
still need insects to handle
the pollination. For cucurbits,
the ideal pollinators are
native squash bees; however these are not particularly common or easy to keep
alive within a confined space. For that reason, honeybees are typically used for
pollinating squash within cages. We housed one nucleus, or hive, within each
cage, and supplemented the bees’ diet with sugar water. The bees did a nice job
pollinating the plants inside each cage, which resulted in plenty of stock seed for
next year’s seed production of several high quality open-pollinated new varieties;
a specialty butternut squash, a powdery mildew tolerant pumpkin and a high yielding, commercial black zucchini. If all goes well, these new
HMS exclusive varieties will be available in next year’s catalog!
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Winter Squash Cucurbita spp.
ACORN
Winter Squash
2920 Sweet REBA Bush 90 days
PM
c. pepo Resistant Early Bush Acorn (REBA). Another great
release from our partnership with Cornell University. Sweet
REBA Acorn continues putting energy into developing
fruit long after most squash varieties have succumbed to
powdery mildew. This means that the critical stage of sugar
production is not debilitated by the disease late in the
season. Plants have compact bush habit and produce very
high net yields of marketable fruit. Fruits average 4-5 per
plant and are 1.5-2 lbs, uniform, and nicely rounded. Outperformed Table Ace F1 in bush habit, disease resistance,
yield, flavor and uniformity of shape and ripeness in our 2008
trials. A reminder that with work, some OP’s can be better
than market leading hybrids! Great storage variety.
2921 Table Queen Bush 92 days
c. pepo Back by popular demand, Table Queen Bush is an
open pollinated standard and highly popular acorn variety
that bears 1.5-3lb fruits. Semi-bush vines are 3-4’ in length.
Very vigorous and prolific, can withstand poor soil conditions
and keeps very well. Flesh is a thick, pale orange with
excellent flavor that improves in storage. Not as uniform or
well shaped as Sweet REBA but higher overall gross yields.
2492 Honey Nut
2920 Sweet REBA Bush
BUTTERNUT
NEW
subtract 2 weeks if transplanting; Seeding depth: 1/2-1”;
Direct seeding: 2-3 seeds/18-36”, thin to one plant per
spacing; Plant spacing: for bush varieties 18-24”, for vining
24-36”; Row spacing: for bush, semi-bush and short vined
types is 6’, for vigorous vining types use 9’. Plants can also
be planted in hills of 3-5 plants in rows 3-5’ apart (bush types
provide less weed suppression so are typically planted
closer than vining types) for easier tractor cultivation.
CULTURAL INFO: Winter squashes are warm-season
annuals that can be direct seeded or transplanted once
danger of frost has passed. Start transplants 3-4 weeks
before planting out. Harvest when fruits are full size and
have a deep color and hard rinds that can’t be easily dented
with a finger nail. Changing color of the “ground spot”
from yellow to cream, gold or orange is another general
indicator of ripeness. Winter squash can withstand a few
very light frosts in fall, but should be harvested before
hard frost. To harvest, cut stem at least 2” from the fruit: a
short or broken stem can lead to rot. Cure after harvest by
keeping in a warm, dry location for a few days then store
at 50-55°F with 55-75% relative humidity and good air
circulation. Delicata and acorn squash do not need curing,
but will not store as long as other varieties.
DISEASE & PESTS: Winter squashes are susceptible to
powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, black rot, and striped
cucumber beetles. See Summer Squash, Pumpkin and
Cucumber sections for symptoms and controls of pests and
diseases of the cucurbit family not detailed here. Squash
bug (Anasa tristis) adults and nymphs feed on leaves, stems
and fruit. Leaves will appear blackened and wilted. Larvae
of the squash vine borer (Melittia cucurbitae) emerge and
bore into the stem of the plant, which subsequently shows
signs of wilting. Crop rotation, removal of crop debris, and
use of floating row cover can be effective in preventing
infestations.
SEED SPECS: Acorn and Butternut- 280-375 seeds/oz (312
avg), 4,500-6,000 seeds/lb (5,000 avg); Seeding rate: 7,500
seeds/acre (1.5 lbs.), using 2 seeds/30”, 6’ row spacing.
Buttercup and Spaghetti- 135-200 seeds/oz (155 avg),
2,200-3,200 seeds/lb (2,500 avg); Seeding rate: 7,500 seeds/
acre (3 lbs.), using 2 seeds/30”, 6’ row spacing. Hubbard90-125 seeds/oz (105 avg), 1,500-2,000 seeds/lb (1,700 avg);
Seeding rate: 7,500 seeds/acre (4.4 lbs.), using 2 seeds/30”,
6’ row spacing. Delicata/Dumpling- 425-590 seeds/oz (470
avg), 6,800-9,500 (7,500 avg); Seeding rate: 7,500 seeds/
acre (1 lb.), using 2 seeds/30”, 6’ row spacing.
2492 Honey Nut
100 days
c. moschata From Cornell’s Vegetable Breeding Institute
comes a specialty butternut squash sure to gain attention
from those who enjoy small or individual sized portions.
This 5-7” long “mini-butternut” has a dark, healthy orangebuff color. Smaller than Ponca with a much more defined
and uniform butternut shape. Simply cut in half and bake
-- comes with its own dish! Shows moderate to high levels
of field resistance to Powdery Mildew; able to ripen to full
maturity with a high-sugar content. Stores well. Note: Fruit
initially appear dark green when immature and ripen to
familiar butternut color.
2921 Table Queen
The Greening of High Mowing Organic Seeds
In September 2008, High Mowing was recognized as an Environmental Partner by the
Vermont Business Environmental Partnership, signifying our commitment towards
improving the environmental sustainability of our company.
This year, we advanced the environmental efficiency of our business by retro-fitting
the lights in our warehouse (expected to reduce our electrical consumption by 20%),
transitioning to packing and shipping materials with a higher percentage of recycled
content that are themselves more easily recycled, and choosing FSC-certified paper and
an FSC-certified printer for our catalog. A Forest Stewardship Certification refers both to
the methods of paper harvest (indigenous rights, labor rights, and environmental impacts
surrounding forest management) and printing.
As a Vermont Business Environmental Partner, High Mowing Organic Seeds is committed
to protecting the environment, the
health and safety of our employees,
and the community in which we
conduct our business. It is our policy
to seek improvements throughout
our business operations to lessen
our impact on the local and global
environment by conserving energy,
water, and other natural resources;
reducing waste generation;
recycling and purchasing recycled
products; and, reducing our use of
toxic products. We are committed
to pollution prevention, continual
improvement, and meeting or
exceeding all environmental
regulatory requirements.
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Winter Squash
2940 Waltham Butternut
2955 Sugar Dumpling F1
HUBBARD
2925 Baby Blue Hubbard 95 days
2950 Delicata
2940 Waltham Butternut 105 days
2930 Burgess Buttercup
C. moschata This 1970 AAS from Waltham, Massachusetts
is by far the most widely-grown butternut variety. Forms
uniform, 4-5 lb fruits with smooth, tan skin that is easily
peeled with a potato peeler. Flesh is finely textured and
dark orange. Our HMS strain has been hand selected by
our growers and our farm for uniformity of size and shape,
disease resistance, and yields. If cured well and stored
properly Waltham will keep well into the winter. Great rich
butternut flavor!
DELICATA / DUMPLING
2955 Sugar Dumpling F1 Hybrid
90 days PM
C. pepo HMS Exclusive. Double serving size dumpling
squashes with cream colored skin and dark green stripes,
Sugar Dumpling was developed by Dr. Brent Loy at UNH
specifically for semi-bush habit, Powdery Mildew resistance,
and exceptionally high sugar content. Fine grained inner
flesh is exceedingly sweet and a deep orange in color when
ripe. Plants average 4-6 fruits of 1.5-2 lb squashes. Store in a
cool dry place for up to 6 months.
2925 Baby Blue Hubbard
2960 Red Kuri 95 days
C. maxima Also known as Baby Red Hubbard and Orange
Hokkaido, these teardrop-shaped, strikingly red-orange
squash from Japan have very smooth, sweet, dry flesh with
deep orange color. The most reliable yielders even in cool,
short seasons. 3-4 lb size. Improved HMS strain with greater
uniformity than other strains.
OTHER
2945 Spaghetti 88 days
C. pepo Fork out the squash pasta! I was mystified for some
time as to where the spaghetti was; finally, someone told me
it had to be baked or boiled before the fibers separated into
long noodles, resembling spaghetti. A fun treat for the family
with kid-friendly vegetable appeal. Oblong, medium-size
light yellow fruits have very sweet flesh.
2930 Burgess Buttercup 95 days
2950 Delicata 95 days
C. pepo Incredibly sweet flavor and superbly delicate flesh
have made Delicata the darling of squash lovers. Fruits are
1-1.5 lbs each and can be eaten with skin right on, after
baking or boiling. Our strain is the highest quality available,
carefully selected over 8 years for uniformity of size, shape
and color as well as yield and non-bitter or hard-shelled
fruit. As a farm-based seed company we are able to carry out
focused improvements like this on many of our varieties.
2960 Red Kuri
C. maxima A more marketable, scaled-down blue hubbard
with smooth, gray-blue skin and sweeter flesh than the
standard Blue Hubbard. Fruits of 5-7 lbs are of consistent
quality and tear drop shape. Also excellent for use as a trap
crop for cucumber beetles, who prefer Blue Hubbard above
all other cucurbit varieties. Our strain has been improved for
uniformity on our seed farm in Wolcott, VT.
C. maxima Dark green skin with a gray “button” on
the blossom end. Golden orange, stringless flesh and a
sweet, rich flavor have made this squash a long-time New
England favorite. Typically produces 3-4 fruits of 3-5 lbs
each per plant. This is our HMS improved strain with a high
percentage of clean and uniform squash.
Winter Squash
1/8 oz
1/2 oz
2 oz
1/2 lb
1-9 lbs
10+ lbs
2925 Baby Blue Hubbard
$2.75
$7.00
$19.00
$41.00
$51.00/lb
$45.00/lb
2930 Burgess Buttercup
$2.75
$4.15
$9.20
$22.00
$38.00/lb
$36.50/lb
2950 Delicata
$2.75
$4.75
$12.50
$30.00
$55.00/lb
$50.00/lb
2942 Honey Nut
$3.50
$8.50
$24.00
2921 Table Queen Bush
$2.75
$6.50
$16.00
$33.00
$48.00/lb
$42.00/lb
2960 Red Kuri Hubbard
$2.75
$6.95
$18.00
$43.00
$60.00/lb
$55.00/lb
2945 Spaghetti
$2.75
$4.15
$12.95
$26.75
$37.80/lb
$35.70/lb
2920 Sweet REBA Bush
$2.75
$6.50
$17.85
$44.10
$75.60/lb
$65.10/lb
2940 Waltham Butternut
$2.75
$4.15
$12.85
$21.00
$32.00/lb
$30.00/lb
2955 Sugar Dumpling F1 Hybrid
25
250
500
1M
$4.50
$19.95
$31.50
$52.50
2945 Spaghetti
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Tomatoes Lycopersicon esculentum
NEW
GREENHOUSE HYBRIDS
3005 Suzanne F1 Hybrid 60 days
Tomatoes
See Cherry and Saladette section for full description
3101 Lola F1 Hybrid 76 day
FW (races 1,2), TMV
High sugar greenhouse tomato. Knocks all other varieties
off the charts with flavor. Round to slightly flattened globes
average 7-9 oz when pruned to 4-5 fruits/cluster. Firm
texture holds well but not as tough as Arbason which has a
thicker skin. Harvest when near ripe to avoid cracking. More
vigorous than Buffalo. Tolerant to Fusarium Wilt (races 1,2)
and Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Indeterminate.
3102 Arbason F1 Hybrid 80 days
3101 Lola F1
FW (races 0,1), VW, TMV
From the breeders of Buffalo comes another reliable variety
for high quality greenhouse tomatoes. Reliable producer
of early and large beefsteak tomatoes ranging from 7-9 oz
each, gaining in weight when pruned to 4-5 fruits/cluster.
Un-grafted plants were the most vigorous in our 2008 trials.
Arbason ranked top in University of Maine’s 2007 high-tunnel
trials for yield and flavor, beating out current standards such
as Buffalo and Trust. Indeterminate.
RED SLICERS
3102 Arbason F1 Hybrid
NEW
PLANTING INFO: Days to maturity are from transplants.
Seeding depth: 1/4". Field Tomatoes: Plant spacing: for
determinate varieties 12-18", for indeterminate 24-36".
Row spacing: 4-6’ centers. Greenhouse Tomatoes: Plant
spacing: 16-24”, maintain 4 square ft/plant. Row spacing:
4-5’ centers.
CULTURAL INFO: Tomatoes are warm season tender
annuals. Indeterminate varieties bear fruit over a long
period of time and typically require trellising or staking.
Determinate types have a concentrated fruit set and a
shorter growth habit, therefore don’t require trellising.
Heavy fertilization results in more foliage, softer fruits, and
less flowering. In the northern climates, transplant after
danger of frost has passed. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before
planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination
is 75-85°F. Harden off transplants by reducing water
and fertilizer. Harvest tomatoes fully ripe for best flavor.
Tomatoes can also be harvested green or at first blush and
ripened off the vine at temperatures above 70°F. Store
between 55° - 70°F at 95% relative humidity. Storing below
50°F can result in chilling damage.
DISEASE & PESTS: The most problematic disease for
tomato growers in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and
Midwest is early blight, caused by Alternaria solani and
Alternaria alternata in cooperation with Septoria lycopersici.
Early blight is best treated early with regular applications
of fungicidal sprays such as oxidate and/or copper
hydroxide. The best prevention for all bacterial diseases is
to use disease-free seed and to avoid contact with plants
during moist conditions. Bacterial canker (Clavibacter
michiganensis subsp. michiganensis) has the distinctive
symptom of raised, light tan, “birds-eye” cankers. Diseased
plants should immediately be removed and destroyed to
prevent spread. Most sprays are largely ineffective and can
serve to spread the disease. See Eggplant for common pest
problems.
RESISTANCE KEY: FW: Fusarium Wilt; VW: Verticillium Wilt;
ASC: Alternaria Stem Canker, FF: Fulvia fulvia Blight, TMV:
Tomato Mosaic Virus, LM: Leaf Mold
SEED SPECS: Varies widely per variety. Cherry & Saladette
Size- 280-420 seeds/gram, (350 avg), 8-12M seeds/oz,
(10M avg); Full Size- 225-335 seeds/gram, (280 avg) 6,5009,500 seeds/oz, (8M avg). Seeding Rate: Determinate- 660
plants/1000’ (~ 3 grams), 5,000 plants/acre (~ 1 oz), using
18” plant spacing, 6’ center rows. Indeterminate- 500
plants/1000’ (for cherry ~ 2 grams; for full size ~ 3 grams)
3,600 plants/acre (for cherry ~ 14 grams; for full size ~18
grams), using 24” plant spacing, 6’ center rows. M=1,000
3110 Scotia 60 days
3110 Scotia
Dependable early season variety. Developed in Nova Scotia
to set fruit in cool conditions when most varieties are unable.
Round, 4 oz, bright red tomatoes are smooth and firm with
a sweet flavor. Notably popular for green tomato relish.
Determinate.
3086 Crimson Sprinter 65 days
Brilliant candy apple red color and strong performance in
cooler conditions, yield early season harvests. Medium-sized
5-7oz fruits are abundant and ripen nicely on the vine. A
major standout from our 2004 trials. Developed by Professor
T. Graham of OAC, Ontario. This is the earliest cultivar with
such intense color. Excellent flavor. Holds quality off the
vine and ships moderately well due to thick skin. Semideterminate.
3086 Crimson Sprinter
3005 Suzanne F1
3080 Mountain Princess
68 days
HEIRLOOM Mountain sweet goodness. Grown for
generations in the Monongahela National Forest regions
of West Virginia. 8-10 oz fruits are orange-red and perfectly
round with a mild tomato flavor. Very productive plants bear
quick and early. Works well in containers too. Determinate.
3060 Cosmonaut Volkov
68 days
This Ukrainian tomato wins taste test after taste test. Perfect
blend of sweet and tart, with a rich complexity. Fruits can
range from 12-16 oz and are slightly flattened. Fruits have
a healthy red color and green shoulders. Prone to cracking
in wet conditions, but not nearly as much as Brandywine.
Produces high yields even in cool conditions. Confusion
surrounds which of the three Russian Cosmonaut Volkovs
the name derives from, but tomato lore most commonly
references the first Volkov, who died upon re-entering the
atmosphere in 1971. Semi-determinate.
3080 Mountain Princess
3075 Siletz 70 days
FW (race 1), VW
Vigorous plants with blemish-free fruit and improved disease
resistance. Performs best in cool weather, ripening goodsize fruit when most other varieties fail to ripen. Flavorful
tomatoes are 7-10 oz and nearly seedless. Developed by Dr.
James Baggett of Oregon State University. Determinate.
3075 Siletz
3105 Rutgers 75 days
FW (race 1), VW
Still one of the best! First developed by Rutgers University in
1934 in cooperation with Campbell’s Soup for the New Jersey
canning industry. Although no longer a commercial standard
it is still well loved by many. Bright red fruits average 6-8 oz,
with a small seed cavity and good color throughout. Hearty
tomato flavor and meaty texture. Works well as a slicing
or canning tomato. Widely adapted and crack resistant.
Determinate.
3105 Rutgers
3060 Cosmonaut Volkov
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NEW
Tomatoes
NEW
3052 Cherokee Purple
3004 Black Cherry
3165 Sunkist F1
YELLOW / ORANGE SLICERS
3165 Sunkist F1 Hybrid 78 days
FW, VW
HMS exclusive. Finally an orange slicing tomato that’s as
sweet as any of the reds! It was love at first taste at Brent
Loy’s trial fields at the University of New Hampshire —we
couldn’t believe how much flavor was packed into this
orange tomato! Fruits average 8-10 oz and are slightly
flattened with firm flesh. Works well in the greenhouse or
field. Produced in Wolcott, VT on the HMS seed farm. Perfect
fruit without any blemishes. Semi-determinate.
3065 Green Zebra
3170 Yellow Perfection
3000 Red Pear
3010 Yellow Pear
3055 Yellow Brandywine
3090 Prudence Purple
3150 Principe Borghese
2980 Peacevine
2970 Matt's Wild
3140 Glacier
HEIRLOOM
3170 Yellow Perfection 70 days
HEIRLOOM Sensational flavor! Perfectly round 1.5-2” globes
ranked the best tasting yellow open pollinated tomato in
our extensive 2006 trial. Saladette size tomatoes average
4oz each. Fruits have a thin skin and are prone to cracking
but well worth it for the flavor. Potato leaf plants set fruit
heavy and early. Great eaten fresh or in a zesty salsa or sauce.
Indeterminate.
3065 Green Zebra
75-80 days
HEIRLOOM Succulent, sweet and zingy. Medium sized, 4-5
oz fruits start out green with dark green stripes that soften
and turn to yellow when ripe. Perfect exteriors, fruits hold up
under adverse conditions and don’t crack. Grows well as a
greenhouse variety too! Indeterminate.
3004 Black Cherry 64 days
3090 Pruden’s Purple 72 days
HEIRLOOM Rivals Brandywine as best-flavored heirloom
tomato with a devoted fan club of its own. Pruden’s is not
really purple, but rather a deep pink with slight shoulder
ribbing. Fruits are large, often close to 1 lb each, but smaller
than Brandywine, with a silky texture. Indeterminate.
3050 Brandywine 82 days
3050 Brandywine
CHERRIES AND SALADETTES
3140 Glacier 55 days
HEIRLOOM Big and beautiful! This classic variety was one of
the first to bring recognition to the heirloom label. Known for
its perfect balance of sugars and flavor. Dark pinkish-red flesh
is smooth and juicy so make sure to have a napkin handy.
Fruits are very large, weighing in at 1lb or more sometimes.
Pick just before ripe to avoid cracking. Potato-leaf variety.
Indeterminate.
Our earliest tomato and darn good flavor too! Produces high
yields of small 2-3 oz orange-red salad tomatoes. Flavor
is greatly superior to other extra-early varieties, winning
all early-season taste tests. Sets fruit at 4” tall and keeps
producing all season long. Great for the small garden or
containers. Semi-determinate potato-leaf variety.
3055 Yellow Brandywine
EB
82 days
HEIRLOOM A yellow version of the infamous Brandywine.
Similar growth and appearance to its redder cousin. Large,
beefstake fruits can weigh 1lb or more. Yellow flesh is smooth
and juicy. An outstanding choice for a yellow heirloom
tomato. Pick just before ripe to avoid cracking. Potato-leaf
variety. Indeterminate.
3052 Cherokee Purple 72 days
HEIRLOOM Brownish-purple skin with green shoulders and
red flesh. The most popular of the “black” tomatoes for its
outstanding flavor and texture. Large beefsteak fruits weigh
in at a 12-16 oz. Widely grown by gardeners and market
growers alike. A popular heirloom for the greenhouse.
Believed to trace back over 100 years to the Cherokee
Indians. Indeterminate.
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2970 Matt’s Wild 55 days
We’re wild about Matt’s Wild and you will be too! Deep red
“cherries” are smaller than average (.5-.75oz each) with an
exceptional flavor many consider "the best". Matt’s is still
producing copious quantities when every other tomato
in the field is down for the count with early blight. Pick
frequently as skin is thin and cracks easily. Indeterminate.
One of the only round, black cherries available with dark
purple color. One inch fruits are sensational with sweet, rich,
full flavors that are characteristic of the black tomatoes. A
striking addition to cherry tomato mixes. Very productive
plants. Indeterminate.
3000 Red Pear 70 days
HEIRLOOM Unique pear shape. Couple with Yellow Pear for a
complimentary display. Plants put out high yields of perfect
pear-shaped tomatoes and keep producing right up until
frost. Fruits average .75 oz each. Indeterminate.
3010 Yellow Pear 70 days
HEIRLOOM Yellow pear-shaped fruits are similar in shape
and size to Red Pear, with a slightly more tart flavor. Mix for
a complimenting display of colors . Thick skinned and crack
resistant. Fruits average .75 oz each. Indeterminate.
3150 Principe Borghese 75 days
FF (races1-5), FW (race 0,1), TMV
HEIRLOOM Traditional variety for sun-dried tomatoes!
An Italian grape tomato often used for drying due to its
excellent flavor, small size, few seeds, and little juice. Vines
bear prolific clusters of 1-2 oz fruits that have a small
point on their blossom end. Dry right on the vine (in dry
climates), in the greenhouse, or with a dehydrator. Staking is
recommended to support heavy fruit set. Determinate.
Incredible sweetness and early, guaranteed yields. Large
cherry or saladette size averaging 2-3 oz each. Firm flesh,
crack resistance and split truss ripening make for an excellent
choice for professional growers. Exceptional flavor is similar
to Matt’s Wild with a rich candy sweetness. Originally bred
by Vitalis Organic Seeds for greenhouse culture, but we
have found it also works great as an outdoor crop in our trial
gardens. Indeterminate.
78 days
Bring some peace to your garden in the form of these
delicious and prolific red cherries! A de-hybridized selection
of the Sweet 100 F1 hybrid known for its incredible flavor
and resistance to cracking. Produces incredible numbers of
uniform 1” tomatoes with an orange-red color. Very high in
Vitamin C and amino acids. Indeterminate.
3005 Suzanne F1 Hybrid 60 days
2980 Peacevine
3043 Roma VF 65 days
3165 Sunkist F1
FW, VW, ASC
Plum tomato with great disease resistance! Plants are
vigorous and strong, producing heavy yields of pictureperfect, thick-walled fruit with deep red color and mild flavor.
A good choice for a commercial shipping variety. Fruits
average 4-6 oz. Determinate.
3020 Amish 80 days
3047 San Marzano
HEIRLOOM One of the sweetest paste tomatoes. Amish is
flavorful and juicy enough for slicing, but still meaty enough
for timely cooking down. Best of all, it has few seeds, which
can make sauces and pastes bitter. Heart-shaped fruits are
8-12 oz and bright red. Ripens to a sweeter taste than many
other paste tomatoes. Indeterminate.
80 days
Classic Italian variety that is an excellent, all-around tomato
for paste, puree, or canning. Prized for its firm pulp, low
seed count and easily removed skin. Med-sized fruits are
slightly larger than Roma but smaller than Gilbertie or Amish.
Well-known rich tomato flavor when cooked down. Resists
cracking and holds well both on the vine and in storage.
Heavy yields. Indeterminate.
3140 Gilbertie 85 days
HEIRLOOM This long-time favorite is requested by customers
year after year! Long, slender shape with characteristically
green shoulder and a slight crook in the tip. Fruits are on
average 7” long and narrow and average 10-12 oz each. Flesh
is very solid, with a beloved rich flavor that makes excellent
sauces and soups. Very small seed cavity. One of the varieties
we’ve carried since 1996, when High Mowing was just Tom’s
hobby. Indeterminate.
Tomatoes
3047 San Marzano
PASTE
Seed Saving Tip for Tomatoes
3150 Gilbertie
3043 Roma
Tomatoes are one of the easiest and most rewarding vegetables to save for seed. Different varieties ideally need to be isolated by 25' but when saving for your own use, it is generally fine if they are closer. Begin by harvesting ripe fruit, squeeze
the seeds and juice out into a jar or for larger scale, crush entire fruit in a 55 gallon barrel. Add the same amount of water
that you have juice and pulp and then let this mixture sit for 1-3 days. It will begin to ferment. Stir twice daily and when the
seeds have settled to the bottom, rinse immediately. It is very easy to get the seeds clean when they are wet by repeated
rinsing with water. Dry on a window screen and store in a cool, dark and dry location. Tomato seeds can last for several
years under good storage conditions.
Tomatoes
3005 Suzanne F1
3020 Amish Paste
Clockwise from top left: 3150 Gilbertie, 3043 Roma,
3047 San Marzano, 3020 Amish
TOMATILLO 3180 Toma Verde 60 days
Early variety. Flavor is tart when young and becomes sweeter
as it ripens. Medium to large size fruits are ready to harvest
when husks split and fruit color changes from a yellow-green
to medium green. Perfect for Salsa Verde or as a special
addition to any Mexican dish or salad. Uniform fruit and high
yields. Semi-determinate.
3182 Purple Tomatillo 75-80 days
HEIRLOOM Rare variety with exceptional appearance and
taste. Deep violet skin color bleeds into flesh with green
centers. Much sweeter than the green types with a musky
flavor that is suburb when eaten right from the plant. Harvest
after the papery husk has split, when fruits are the size of a
golf ball and skin has turned a deep purple color. Great grilled
on kabobs or in salsas. Semi-determinate.
.
1/10 g
1/2 g
2g
8g
1 oz
3020 Amish Paste
$2.75
$3.75
$5.70
$17.85
$57.75
3004 Black Cherry Tomato
$2.75
$3.95
$6.50
$15.00
$45.00
$133.00
3050 Brandywine Heirloom
$2.75
$3.95
$6.50
$15.00
$42.00
$133.00
3052 Cherokee Purple Heirloom
$2.75
$3.95
$6.50
$15.00
$45.00
$133.00
3060 Cosmonaut Volkov Main Season
$2.75
$3.95
$5.50
$18.00
$59.00
$179.00
3086 Crimson Sprinter Early Season
$2.75
$3.95
$6.50
$15.00
$42.00
$133.00
3040 Gilbertie Paste
$2.75
$5.50
$11.00
$35.00
$60.00
$190.00
3140 Glacier Early Season
$2.75
$3.95
$6.50
$15.00
$42.00
$133.00
3065 Green Zebra Heirloom
$2.75
$3.95
$6.50
$15.00
$42.00
$133.00
2970 Matt’s Wild Cherry
$2.75
$5.75
$13.65
$40.95
$145.95
$450.45
3080 Mountain Princess Early Season
$2.75
$3.95
$6.50
$15.00
$42.00
$133.00
2980 Peacevine Cherry
$2.75
$3.35
$5.15
$12.60
$39.90
$152.25
3150 Principe Borghese Cherry
$2.75
$3.95
$6.50
$15.00
$42.00
$133.00
3090 Pruden’s Purple Heirloom
$2.75
$3.95
$6.50
$15.00
$42.00
$133.00
3182 Purple Tomatillo
$2.75
$4.00
$7.00
$19.00
$59.00
3000 Red Pear Cherry
$2.75
$3.70
$5.80
$13.65
$40.95
3043 Roma VF Paste
$2.75
$5.25
$11.00
$18.00
$48.00
$160.00
3105 Rutgers Main Season
$2.75
$3.95
$6.50
$15.00
$42.00
$133.00
3047 San Marzano Paste
$2.75
$5.25
$11.00
$18.00
$48.00
$160.00
3110 Scotia Main Season
$2.75
$4.15
$6.80
$15.75
$47.25
$139.65
3075 Siletz Early Season
$2.75
$3.95
$6.50
$15.00
$42.00
$133.00
3180 Toma Verde Tomatillo
$2.75
$3.75
$5.60
$15.75
$40.00
3055 Yellow Brandywine Heirloom
$2.75
$3.95
$6.50
$15.00
$42.00
3010 Yellow Pear Cherry
$2.75
$3.65
$5.50
$12.60
$33.60
3170 Yellow Perfection Heirloom
$2.75
$3.95
$6.50
3180 Toma Verde
1/4 lb
$15.00
$42.00
$133.00
$133.00
10
25
100
500
1M +
3102 Arbason F1 Hybrid Greenhouse
$5.50
$8.50
$28.00
$90.00
$175.00/M
3101 Lola F1 Hybrid Greenhouse
$4.00
$6.50
$20.00
$70.00
$125.00/M
3165 Sunkist F1 Hybrid Main Season
$5.25
$8.95
$26.00
$75.00
$129.00/M
3005 Suzanne F1 Hybrid Cherry
$10.95
$25.00
$74.00
$310.00
$590.00/M
3182 Purple Tomatillo
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Turnips Brassica rapa
3185 Purple Top White Globe
Turnip 55 days
HEIRLOOM This popular variety dates back to 1880 and is still
widely planted today. 6” smooth white globes are purplishred above ground and white below. Best when harvested at
3-4”, but retain good condition until quite large. Has sweet,
mild, fine-grained white flesh. Excellent keeper.
3186 Golden Globe Turnip 55 days
A specialty turnip with beautiful golden color and delicate
flavor. The quality and tenderness is best when harvested at
about 3” in diameter. Plant all season long.
3187 Joan Rutabaga 90-100 days
This is a refined "American Purple Top" type with smooth
roots. Like most rutabagas, the flesh is dense, rather hard
and crispy. Roots are round, yellow fleshed with purple tops
and a sweet, mild flavor. Joan is highly uniform and has good
resistance to club root. Plant in early to midsummer for a fall
harvest. Taste improves after a hard frost.
3185 Purple Top White Globe
GROWER TIP
3187 Joan Rutabaga
PLANTING INFO: Planting instructions are from direct
seeding. Seeding depth: 3/4"; Seed spacing: for turnip 8
seeds/ft, for rutabaga 6 seeds/ft; Plant spacing: for turnip
2-4", for rutabaga 6"; Row spacing: for turnip 12-18", for
rutabaga 18-24”.
CULTURAL INFO: Turnips and Rutabagas are closely
related crops of the Brassica family. They are cool season
biennials and are grown under similar conditions. Turnips
can be grown all season long but perform best in cool
fall conditions. Rutabagas are sown in the summer for
fall harvests. Optimal soil temperature for germination
is 80°F but can germinate at temps as low as 50°F. For
best yields, soil pH should be above 6.4 with moderate
nitrogen levels. Flavor is sweetest when harvested just
before the ground freezes or at least after two hard frosts.
Unwashed roots can store for several months at 32°F at a
high relative humidity as close to 95% as possible. Turnip
tops can be eaten as greens.
DISEASE & PEST: Black rot, caused by the bacteria
Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris, is one of the most
destructive diseases of all crucifer crops. Symptoms first
appear as V-shaped yellow lesions at the leaf margin,
after which the veins of infected leaves, stems, and roots
turn black. Infected plants should be pulled up as soon
as noticed, and plantings should never be worked during
wet conditions. Insect pests, including cabbage looper,
imported cabbage worm, and diamondback moth, are
largely of the Lepidoptera order and can be controlled by
Bacillus thuringiensis (such as Dipel DF) and/or spinosad,
preferentially in rotation with one another to prevent
selection of resistant individuals. Floating row cover
may be used to ward off insects such as the cabbage
root maggot and flea beetles. Cabbage root maggots
feed on roots, resulting in stunting and wilting of plants.
Flea beetles make small holes in the leaves and are most
damaging to growth when plants are young.
SEED SPECS: Turnips- 11M seeds/oz avg, 175M seeds/lb
avg. Direct Seeding Rate: ~800 seeds/100’, ~255M seeds/
acre seeding 8 seeds/ft, for a final 4” avg plant spacing, 18”
row spacing. Rutabagas- 11M seeds/oz avg, 175M seeds/
lb avg. Direct Seeding Rate: ~600 seeds/100’ seeding 6
seeds/ft, 144 M per acre for a final 6” avg plant spacing,
24” row spacing. M=1,000
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Turnips are an under-appreciated
vegetable, mostly because they get
overgrown so quickly. Harvested young
and golf ball to tennis ball size they are
attractive and flavorful. Turnips also store
very well and often improve in flavor
during storage.
3186 Golden Globe
Turnips
1/32 oz
1/8 oz
2 oz
1-4 lbs
5+ lbs
3186 Golden Globe Turnip
$2.75
$3.85
$7.95
$14.50/lb
$13.50/lb
3185 Purple Top White Globe Turnip
$2.75
$3.00
$4.15
$7.25/lb
$6.50/lb
3187 Joan Rutabaga
$2.75
$6.25
$19.95/M
$114.45/LB
$102.95/LB
Innovation in Seed Production:
After trying our hands at producing every kind of vegetable seed up here at our Vermont farm, we realized
what worked and what didn’t. Squash and the entire cucurbit family (cukes, pumpkins and melons) worked
the best; highest quality of germination and seed vigor,
highest yields, and lowest risk for crop failure. Cutting open
or smashing the squash by hand only worked for a small
scale. In 2003, we were fortunate to receive grant funding
to develop equipment to help in the extraction of the seed.
The Liberty 5000 has enabled us to produce large quantities
of high quality cucurbit seed, but we have always just
composted the remains. Once the squash are broken open,
they don’t store for more than a few days.
Our neighbor, Pete Johnson, recently put in a commercial
kitchen on his organic vegetable farm, to help him take
better advantage of his own crop surpluses. We talked
it over and after a few tests on different squash, Pete and
his crew harvested 40,000 lbs. as our seed extractor went
through the field. Then, back in their kitchen, they rinsed
the squash chunks in a barrel washer, cooked them down in
their kettle and put them through their pulper, which took
out all the skins. 20 tons may sound like a lot but it was only
about 10% of what they could have gotten this year. Things
went well and we are very excited about more of our high
quality organic squash is getting eaten next year.
Harvesting Sugar Baby seed with wet seed extractor
Watermelon Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus
3200 Sugar Baby 75 days
Watermelon
Also known as Icebox watermelon, this excellent northern
short-season variety produces reliable yields of 6-12lb, solid
dark green, perfectly round fruits, 7-8.5” in diameter. Flesh
is deep red and very sweet. Tough rind resists cracking.
The standard for small watermelons. Our strain has been
selected for cool growing conditions and high yields. Shows
resistance to drought.
3230 Triple Crown F1 Hybrid 82 days
Seedless watermelon with bright red flesh and dark-green
striping. Sweet flavor, fine grain and crisp texture. High
yields of 15-18 lb oval to oblong fruit. Seedless (triploid)
watermelons require a normal (diploid) melon as a
pollen source, interplant every 3-5 plants in row. Sugar
Baby (diploid) seeds included. Use heat mat for optimal
germination.
3205 Crimson Sweet
3205 Crimson Sweet 85 days
A classic, oblong, 10x12” striped melon. Quality and reliability
make this an excellent variety for gardeners and growers
alike; uniform size make it an ideal shipping melon. Weighs
in at 15-25 lbs with bright red, juicy sweet flesh. 1964 AAS
winner. Does well in shorter seasons and is larger and has a
more common oblong shape and striped appearance than
Sugar Baby.
3201 OrangeGlo
NEW
PLANTING INFO: Days to maturity are from transplanting,
add 10-14 days if direct seeding; Seeding depth: 1/2”; Plant
spacing: 12-18”; Row spacing: 6’ row centers.
CULTURAL INFO: See Melons for basic growing and
cultural information. Ripeness is determined by four
methods: when the tendril nearest the fruit is dried and
brown; when the ground spot has turned from white to
yellow; when the blossom end of fruit becomes soft; and
the ubiquitous “thump test”— fruit should sound hollow.
Cut fruit cleanly from the vine to avoid stem-end rot. Store
at 45°F and 85% humidity for up to 3 weeks.
DISEASE & PESTS: A relatively new disease called Bacterial
Fruit Blotch (Acidovorax avenae subsp. citrulli) particularly
affects watermelons. BFB can be spread by seed and by
infected transplants, as well as from plant residues and/or
alternative hosts. Symptoms on seedlings are “oily” dark
lesions that typically parallel the veins. Seedlings of some
varieties die rapidly, while others persist into maturity
and set fruit that will then become contaminated by the
inoculum on the leaves. Fruit symptoms are characterized
by a dark green stain on the upper side of the fruit.
Infection does not penetrate the rind, but eventually
causes it to crack and often emit a white foam, caused
by gases formed by invading pathogens. There are no
resistant varieties as of yet. Other cucurbit crops can also
be infected by BFB, but the disease does not typically
affect the fruit in these crops. However, other infected
crops can serve as a source of inoculum for watermelon
crops. See Melons, Summer Squash, and Cucumber
sections for symptoms and controls of pests and diseases
of the cucurbit family not detailed here.
SEDD SPECS: 625- 875 seeds/oz (690 avg), 10-14M seeds/
lb (11M avg). Seeding rate: 5,000 plants/acre (~.5 lb/acre)
transplanting singles, 18” plant spacing, 6’ center beds.
M=1,000
3201 OrangeGlo 90 days
Beautiful and sweet! Dark orange flesh is very crisp, very
sweet, and very flavorful with a tropical fruit punch color.
Produces good yields of large, 20-30 lb watermelons with
dark green stripes and a thin outer shell. Melons will not split
in the field, but do have a more delicate exterior than most
watermelons when ripe. Vines are vigorous and produce
heavy yields. Seeds are white at maturity. A stellar stand-out
in our 2007 trials.
3200 Sugar Baby
3195 Moon and Stars 95-100 days
HEIRLOOM This variety, first introduced in 1926, fell into
obscurity until 1981 when it was rediscovered in the garden
of a Missouri man. Moon & Stars has gone on to become a
popular variety known for its sweet flavor and dark green
rind decorated with yellow spots of large (moon) and small
(star) size. Fruit can grow quite large, 20-40 lbs. Plants have
spotted foliage. Requires hot temperatures to set fruit,
so attaining high yields may pose a worthy challenge to
northern growers.
3230 Triple Crown F1
3207 Ali Baba 100 days
HEIRLOOM New HMS crew favorite! Originally from Iraq,
this Middle Eastern treat was such a standout in our 2006
trials that we had to grow seed ourselves! We had a difficult
time obtaining seed and purchased the very last of it we
could find. Vigorous plants produce 16-25 lb oblong fruit.
Hard apple-green rinds are perfect for shipping and storage.
Superb, sweet flavor with a fine-grained crispy texture. Great
for market growers and will forever win a spot in any melon
lover’s heart! Unique skin and light on seeds.
3207 Ali Baba
Watermelon
1/16 oz
1/4 oz
1 oz
1/4 lb
1 lb
3207 Ali Baba
$2.75
$7.50
$15.00
$54.00
$99.00
3205 Crimson Sweet
$2.75
$5.50
$9.50
$17.00
$45.00
3195 Moon and Stars
$2.75
$6.00
$14.70
$45.00
$109.00
$24.00
$50.00
Due to the prevalence and severity of Bacterial
Fruit Blotch, customers wishing to purchase
over ¼ ounce of watermelon seed must print,
sign and submit the Watermelon Waiver found
on our website (www.highmowingseeds.
com). We apologize but we cannot ship any
amount of watermelon seed to South Carolina.
3195 Moon and Stars
3201 OrangeGlo
$2.75
$7.50
$15.00
3200 Sugar Baby
$2.75
$5.00
$9.00
3230 Triple Crown F1 Hybrid
10
50
100
500
1M
$7.95
$36.00
$65.00
$215.00
$400.00/M
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Culinary Herbs
Basil (Annual) Ocimum basilicum
Basil is a tender annual that prefers full sun and rich,
moist soils. Direct seed after all danger of frost has
passed and soil has warmed, or start transplants
4-6 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil
temperature for germination is 70-90°F. Seeds
emerge within 6-12 days. Seeding depth: ¼”, Plant
spacing: 2-8”; Row spacing: 12-24” depending on
variety. Pinch terminal buds to encourage branching
and prevent flowering. Basil is very sensitive to frost,
use floating row cover to increase temperatures
and extend season. Plant every two weeks for a
continual harvest. Basil is best stored unwashed as
it is very sensitive to bruising. Medicinally basil can
be used to calm the stomach. Seed Specs: 13-18M
seeds/oz (16M avg). M=1,000
5010 Lemon 60 full size
Ocimum basilicum var citriodorum
5025 Aroma 1 F1
A narrow leaf basil native to Southeast Asia with a
delightfully strong aroma and lemony flavor. Delicious with
fish and in salad dressings, makes a good substitute for real
lemons in citrus recipes. Flowering stalks can be added to
bouquets to lend a wonderful lemon fragrance. A smaller leaf
variety, reaching 15” tall.
5015 Lime 60 full size
Ocimum basilicum var americanum
5040 Chives
Culinary herbs are a great addition to any home garden,
farm stand, CSA box or farmer’s market table. The herbs
we offer in this section were chosen for their exceptional
aroma, flavor and appeal. Some of the varieties we offer
are tried-and-true standards, such as Genovese basil
and Italian Flat leaf parsley. Others are more modern
varieties that have impressed us in our trials, like Aroma
F1 basil, resistant to Fusarium Wilt and slow to bolt,
and Darki Triple Curled, an excessively frilly and robust
parsley. Most herbs are compact plants and easy to grow,
making them suitable for containers, greenhouses and
small garden spaces. As each type of herb is unique in
its growing needs, please find specific planting and
cultural information in the accompanying chart or in the
individual variety descriptions.
RESISTANCE KEY: FW-Fusarium Wilt
Rare and tasty, this unique basil originated in Thailand. Works
wonders in salad dressings, salsa, margaritas, vinegars, fish
and standard basil recipes. Has a stronger citrus flavor than
lemon basil.
5001 Cinnamon 64 full size
Ocimum basilicum var cinnamomum
Emerald green leaves have burgundy accents in veins and
stem. Plant produces whorls of delicate pink flowers and
can be used ornamentally as well as for culinary purposes.
Distinct cinnamon aroma has traditionally been used to ward
off insects. Due to its pungent flavor, best used cooked, in
flower arrangements or dry for potpourri or tea.
5030 Sweet 65 full size
The traditional variety for fresh use, drying, and pesto.
Excellent for all uses. This very popular and heavy-yielding
variety produces large aromatic leaves to delight the taste
buds as well as the nose.
5020 Purple Dark Opal 65 full size
Ocimum basilicum var purpurascens
Beautiful lilac flowers with deep purple leaves and stems.
Excellent contrast with green basil, spectacular as a garnish,
in salads or for adding to basil vinegars. Extremely uniform,
all-purple Italian strain.
5000 Genovese 68 full size
5030 Sweet
5035 Nufar F1
This in-demand basil is always a favorite for pesto. Produces
a strong aroma and heavy yields of large dark green glossy
leaves. A wonderful variety to eat fresh or dry to keep for the
winter. This tender annual loves the heat and sun. Will reach
up to 18” in height.
5025 Aroma 1 F1 Hybrid 70 full size
FW
Vigorous sweet basil with the classic, desirable flavor and
appearance of Italian basil. Aroma 1 has good resistance to
Fusarium Wilt, a potentially significant disease challenge for
commercial growers. Aroma 1 is a notably slower bolting
variety of basil, a definite plus when cutting over a long
period of production. Recommended for greenhouse
production. Average height at maturity is 20-24”.
5035 Nufar F1 Hybrid 77 full size
FW
Similar in appearance to sweet basil. Excellent mild flavor
with hints of anise. Great for pesto and other fresh culinary
uses. Nufar has moderate resistance to Fusarium Wilt, thus
many growers use this variety for greenhouse production as
well as in the field. Nufar grows to heights of 18-20”.
5015 Lime
5010 Lemon
Chives (Perennial) Allium spp.
Chives are hardy perennials in the onion family.
They take up very little space, and the whole plant
can be eaten from top to bottom - the bulbs as
mild onions, the leaves as a flavorful garnish and
the flower heads sprinkled in salads or atop cream
cheese. Plants can be propagated by seed or root
division and do well in a range of conditions.
Plants can be set out all season but do best when
planted in late summer for a spring crop. Direct
seed after danger of hard frost has passed, or start
transplants 10-12 weeks before planting date.
Seeds emerge within 7-14 days. Seed depth: 1/41/2”; Plant spacing: for single year harvest 4-8” or
as perennial 12-18”; Row spacing: 18-24”. Plants can
be thinned yearly to maintain spacing. Harvest as
needed throughout the season. Hardy zones 3-9.
Seed Specs: Garden Chives- 30M seeds/oz, Garlic
Chives- 6,250 seeds/oz. M=1,000
5040 Chives 90 days
Allium schoenoprasum
This is a medium to full-size variety similar to Staro. Use
leaves or lavender flowers to dress up soups and salads for
a slightly spicy garnish. Also works well for freezing and
drying. Quick growing and a choice pick for greenhouse
growers, who prefer a heavy chive. Hardy perennial in
zones 3-8. Can tolerate partial shade.
5080 Garlic Chives 90 days
Allium tuberosum
Similar in most ways to regular chives but evinces a delicate
garlic flavor. Plants grow more slowly than standard chives
and are slightly less hardy. White, star-shaped flowers are
long lasting, ornamentally beautiful and unlike any other
blooms. Makes for a great addition to salads and are a
delicious addition to most dishes. Hardy Perennial in zones
5-8.
5000 Genovese
50
Parsley (Biennial) Petroselinum crispum
Herbs
Parsley is a biennial, but commonly grown as an
annual due to greater aromatic qualities its first year
of growth. Parsley thrives in fertile soil with good
amounts of organic matter and moisture. Parsley is
best started as a transplant because seeds can take
3-4 weeks to emerge from soil. Start transplants
6-8 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil
temperature for germination is 70°F. Seeding depth:
¼”; Plant spacing: 12-18”; Row spacing: double or
triple rows 18-24” apart. Transplant after danger
of frost has passed. Harvest parsley by twisting or
cutting stems throughout the season as needed.
Will store well in fridge, covered or in water. Used
medicinally to stimulate digestion. Seed Specs: 12
- 17 M seeds/oz (14 M avg). M=1,000
5065 Bronze Leaf Fennel
5110 Italian Flat Leaf 70 days
The standard flat variety for use either fresh or dried as a
garnish or seasoning. Flat and glossy leaves are toothed on
the edges. Stems hold leaves upright for easy bunching.
A very nutritious and tasty addition to meat or vegetable
dishes, soups or even salads.
5020 Purple Dark Opal
5110 Italian Flat Leaf
5120 Moss Curled 75 days
We offer this variety in response to the numerous
suggestions we’ve had for a double curled parsley. Moss
Curled is a high yielder of thickly curled leaves. Emerald
green beds of parsley resemble forest moss. Stems are 10”
and longer than Darki, making for easy bunching. Vigorous
and uniform. Curled-leaf parsley is a more subtle seasoning
than the Italian flat leaf. Makes a beautiful garnish.
5105 Darki Triple Curled 80 days
We heard about Darki from several growers before seeing it
in Frank Morton’s fields right next to Moss Curled and Italian
Flat Leaf. There we could really see the difference. Darki has
more curls just when you thought there was no more room
for curls. All on upright stems for easy, clean, and efficient
harvesting.
5105 Darki Triple Curled
5001 Cinnamon
Culinary Herbs
1/32 oz
1/8 oz
1/2 oz
2 oz
1/2 lb
1 - 9 lbs
5120 Moss Curled
10+ lbs
$2.75
$4.75
$13.00
$18.90
$63.00
$110.50/lb
5040 Chives
$2.75
$4.00
$9.00
$21.00
$67.00
$126.00/lb
5001 Cinnamon Basil
$2.75
$5.15
$5.75
$17.00
$40.00
$69.00/lb
5130 Common Sage
$2.75
$4.15
$10.45
$28.00
$69.00
$130.00/lb
5105 Darki Triple Curled Parsley
$2.75
$3.70
$6.00
$8.95
$25.20
$48.30/lb
$44.10/lb
5060 Dill Bouquet
$2.75
$3.70
$4.15
$8.35
$17.50
$17.50/lb
$15.00/lb
5080 Garlic Chives
$2.75
$4.10
$5.00
$15.75
$36.00
$64.00/lb
5000 Genovese Basil
$2.75
$3.15
$5.20
$11.00
$23.00
$31.50/lb
$28.35/lb
5110 Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
$2.75
$3.10
$4.75
$6.75
$18.90
$35.00/lb
$32.00/lb
5010 Lemon Basil
$2.75
$4.50
$7.35
$16.80
$26.00
$42.00/lb
5015 Lime Basil
$2.75
$4.75
$7.35
$16.80
$22.05
$40.95/lb
5120 Moss Curled Parsley
$2.75
$3.15
$5.25
$8.35
$23.10
$46.20/lb
5020 Purple Dark Opal Basil
$2.75
$6.30
$10.40
$30.45
$61.95
$114.45/lb
$2.75
$3.70
$7.75
$15.75
$18.90/lb
$14.25/lb
5030 Sweet Basil
$2.75
$3.40
$5.50
$12.60
$23.10
$36.75/lb
$34.65/lb
1/10 gM
1 gM
8 gM
1 oz
5140 German Winter Thyme
$2.75
$4.45
$10.00
5100 Greek Oregano
$2.75
$5.25
$20.00
5050 “Santo” Cilantro
$40.95/lb
1/4 LB
1 lb
$21.00
$58.00
$199.00
$42.00
$109.20
$418.95
5090 Sweet Marjoram
$2.75
$3.40
$7.35
$13.65
Hybrid sold by weight
1/32 oz
1/8 oz
2 oz
1/2 lb
1 - 9 lbs
10 - 24 lbs
5025 Aroma 1 F1 Hybrid Basil
$3.40
$6.25
$24.00
$71.40
$126.00/lb
$119.70/lb
5035 Nufar F1 Hybrid Basil
$2.75
$5.50
$23.10
$69.30
$119.70/lb
$109.20/lb
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Herbs
5090 Sweet Marjoram
5100 Greek Oregano 80 days
Origanum vulgare
Perennial Thick aroma will make your mouth water for
pizza. As with many other culinary herbs, oregano also
has medicinal value, as an aid for digestion and an antifungal. Start indoors and transplant into well-drained soil.
Transplants are started 4 weeks before setting out. Sow seeds
1/8” deep or sprinkle seed onto soil surface and pressed
into soil with finger, covering gently. Keep moist by misting.
Transplanted at 18” apart. When harvested, cut stems to hang
in bundles. Leaves can be easily stripped off when dry.
5100 Greek Oregano
5050 Santo Cilantro
5130 Common Sage
5050 “Santo” Cilantro
50-60 days leaf, 90-105 days seed
Coriandrum sativum
5065 Bronze Leaf
5060 Dill Bouquet
More Culinary Herbs
Foeniculum vulgare
Annual This unique culinary herb will be a hit in the garden
and on the table! A non-bulbing fennel with magnificent
bronze color. Feathery foliage has sweet fennel flavor
and makes an eye-catching addition to any kind of salad
or dressing. Grows more slowly than bulb fennels for an
extended harvest window.
5060 Dill Bouquet
45-55 days leaf, 90-105 days seed
Anthenum graveolens
Annual The fine, sweet leaves and bluish-green color make
this the variety of choice for home gardeners and market
growers. Cut dill leaves before flowering or allow plants to
flower and harvest seed umbels for pickling. This hardy and
quick growing annual will reach up to 3’ or more in height.
Direct seed 1/4” deep, thin to a final spacing of 6-8”. Can be
planted all summer long for a continuous harvest of “dill
weed” and flower heads.
Annual Both seed (coriander) and leaves (cilantro)
are used in numerous cuisines from around the world.
Often associated with Mexican dishes, this strong
scented herb grows out with flat, toothed leaves for
chopping into salsas and other preparations. Seeds
are reputed to help reduce stress. Easy to grow and
tolerant of cooler conditions, cilantro prefers direct sun.
Fully grown, it is cut at a height of 12-18”. Direct seed
1⁄4” deep, 2” apart, and thin to a final spacing of 4-6”.
Start transplants 4-6 weeks before planting date. Bolt
resistant strain.
5090 Sweet Marjoram 85 days
Origanum majorana
Tender Perennial A milder, sweeter relative of
oregano. Used fresh or dry. Many gardeners have
successfully over-wintered this tender perennial, while
others pot it up in the fall to bring delight to a winter
kitchen. Start indoors and transplant in well-drained
soil. Transplants can be started 8-10 weeks before
planting date. Sow seeds 1⁄8” deep or sprinkle seed
onto soil surface and press into soil with finger, then
cover gently. Keep moist by misting, being careful not
to dislodge seed with water. Separate and plant 18”
apart. Harvest stems to hang in bundles. Leaves can be
easily stripped off when dry.
Culinary Herb Planting Instructions
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5140 German Winter Thyme
5130 Common Sage 70 days
Salvia officianalis
Perennial Green-blue leaves can be used fresh
or dried in soups, meat dishes, gravies and stuffing.
Ornamental branches of leaves are also common in
floral wreaths. Beautiful lavender flowers in summer.
Likes full sun to partial shade. Direct seed 1/4” deep,
thin to a final spacing of 18-24”, after danger of frost has
passed. Transplants can be started 4-6 weeks before
planting date, and planted all summer long.
5140 German Winter Thyme 90 days
Thymus vulgaris
Perennial Petite leaves and mini spikes of pinkishlavender flowers atop woody stalks. Makes a beautiful
border hedge along herb and flower beds, growing to
about 6-10”. A very versatile culinary staple which can
successfully flavor any meat and vegetable. Europeans
believed this plant was home to the fairies and
included it in every cottage garden. Transplanting is
recommended; start 8-10 weeks before planting date.
Sow seeds 1⁄8” deep or sprinkle seed onto soil surface
and press into soil with finger, then cover gently.
Separate and plant 8” apart.
variety
plant type
height
(mature)
uses
sowing
germination
germination
temperature
light
requirements
Basil
annual
8-24"
fresh, dry, oil
direct seed after all danger
of frost, transplant
4-10 days
70-85°F
full sun
Chives
perennial
1-2'
fresh
direct seed early, transplant
7-14 days
60-65°F
full sun,
partial shade
Cilantro
annual
1-2'
fresh, dry, tincture
direct seed early
7-14 days
55-65°F
full sun
Dill
annual
2-5'
fresh, dry
direct seed early
7-21 days
70-85°F
full sun
Garlic Chives
perennial
12-18"
fresh
direct seed early
7-14 days
60-65°F
full sun,
partial shade
Marjoram
perennial
1-2'
fresh, dry
transplant
7-21 days
65-70°F
full sun
Oregano
perennial
6-12"
fresh, dry, tincture, oil
transplant
7-21 days
65-70°F
full sun
Parsley
biennial
8-12"
fresh, dry, beverage
direct seed early, transplant,
direct seed in the fall
14-60 days
65-70°F
full sun,
partial shade
Sage
perennial
2-3'
fresh, dry, tincture, oil,
beverage
10-21 days
65-70°F
full sun
Thyme
perennial
6-12"
fresh, dry, tincture, oil,
beverage
transplant
14-28 days
60-65°F
full sun
Medicinal Herbs
6020 German Chamomile 75 days
Matricaria recuita
Herbs
Annual Half-inch flowers with white petals
and yellow center; feathery leaves. Easy-togrow, reseeding annual. Major insect attractor.
Likes full sun, yet can take a fair amount of cold
weather. Direct seed outdoors, sprinkle seed
onto soil and rake in gently being careful not
to bury seeds. Thin for a final spacing of 4-6”.
Harvest flower heads regularly for best yields.
1/10 g: $2.75, 1 gm: $4.45, 8 gm: $10.00
6130 Sacred Basil
6010 Catnip 80 days
Nepeta cataria
Perennial This member of the mint family
is a well-known favorite of our feline friends.
Herbaceous perennial to zone 3. Scarify seeds
to aid germination by placing seeds between
two sheets of fine sandpaper and rubbing them
gently back and forth. Seeds can be direct sown
as soon as soil can be worked. Sow seed 1/8 1/4” deep, thin to a final spacing of 12” when
plants reach 4” tall. Transplants can be started
8-10 weeks before setting out.
1/32 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $4.20, 1/2 oz: $5.40,
2 oz: $12.60, 1/2 lb: $44.10, 1 lb: $78.75
6040 Purple Coneflower
Medicinal herbs are easy to grow, and make
beautiful and healthful additions to any garden.
They are rich with historical tradition and lore
pertaining to their diverse uses. Many medicinal
herbs have dual uses, such as Echinacea as a
cut flower. While we appreciate the potential
health benefits of medicinal herbs, we do not
recommend relying on medicinal herbs for the
treatment of a medical condition without first
consulting a licensed health care practitioner.
Specific spacing and cultural information vary for
each type of plant; see variety descriptions and
chart of planting instructions. Price information
follows variety descriptions.
6090 Lemon Balm
6040 Purple Coneflower 110 days
Echinacea purpurea
Perennial Beautiful 3-4” flowers with pinkorange center cones and purple-pink rays.
Medicinal compounds are most concentrated
in young flower buds and fibrous roots, but
are also present in leaves. This is the easiest
and hardiest species to grow in our northern
climate. Transplants can be started 8-10 weeks
before planting date. Sow seeds 1/2” deep. Plant
spacing is 12-24”. Reseeds itself continually.
1/32 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $3.95, 1/2 oz: $6.30
6090 Lemon Balm 70 days
Melissa officianalis
Perennial A strong scented perennial that
attracts bees. Full, spreading bush habit, with
shiny dark green leaves well-supported on
woody stems standing 2’ tall. Harvest before
flowering, as smell, taste, and medicinal
properties will decrease as the stalks mature.
Needs fertile soil in sun or shade (in warmer
climates plant in shade only). Transplants can be
started indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow
seeds 1⁄8 -1/4” deep, plant seedlings 18” apart.
Can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has
passed.
1/32 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $4.45, 1/2 oz: $7.35
6020 German Chamomile
6010 Catnip
6130 Sacred Basil 75 days
Oscimum sanctum
Annual The Hindu people of India worship
this plant as “Tulasi,” the incarnation of the
goddess. Similar in looks and growth habit to
the culinary basil, Sacred Basil sets itself apart
with its pungent aroma. A largely undiscovered
herb, Sacred Basil deserves serious recognition
for its many medicinal properties. It has been
used as an adaptagen, expectorant, diaphoretic,
antidote to poison, anti-inflammatory, liver
protector, stomach ulcer preventative, immune
stimulator, air purifier, and oxygenator of
the brain, therefore improving the memory.
Cultivate as you would culinary basil.
1/10 gm: $2.75, 1/2 gm: $5.25
Medicinal Herb Planting Instructions
variety
plant type
height
(mature)
uses
sowing
germination
germination
temperature
light
requirements
6010 Catnip
perennial
1-2'
fresh, dry, tincture, beverage
direct seed early, transplant,
direct seed in the fall
10-14 days
65-70°F
full sun,
partial shade
6020 German Chamomile
annual
8-18"
10-14 days
65-70°F
full sun
6090 Lemon Balm
annual
1-2'
7-14 days
65-70°F
full sun,
partial shade
6040 Purple Coneflower
perennial
2-3'
fresh, dry, tincture
14-21 days
65-70°F
full sun
6130 Sacred Basil
annual
18-24"
4-10 days
70-85°F
full sun
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Flowers
7015 Elephant Head 90 days
Amaranthus gangeticus
Bold burgundy spikes have the texture of chenille. Blooms
over a long window, making stunning cut flowers or a
magnificent border. 3-5’ tall. Plants will resow if left in garden.
Direct seed ¼” after danger of frost has passed, thin to 18-24”
plant spacing. Start transplants 4-6 weeks before planting
date.
1/64 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $6.85, 1/2 oz: $11.20,
2 oz: $34.45
7030 Cleome "Violet Queen" 75 days
Cleome hasslerana
Delicate whorls of vibrant purple petals. This late summer
bloomer is quite attractive in flower beds for bees and
hummingbirds. Be careful as the main stalk is covered with
sharp thorns. This annual loves the sun. Cold stratification is
necessary for germination (5-10 days in the fridge). Direct seed
spring through early summer 1/4” deep, thin to a 2’ spacing.
7022 Flashback Mix Calendula
1/64 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $5.55, 1/2 oz: $11.05,
2 oz: $22.00, 1/2 lb: $74.00
7022 Flashback Mix Calendula
55 days Calendula officinalis
7099 Zohar F1 Hybrid
We have selected these easy-to-grow flower varieties
for their individual beauty and/or suitability for cut
flower production. By offering an assortment of hues,
heights, growth habits and appearances, we strive to
fill your flower fancies, whether you are adding color to
your home and garden or selling bouquets for market.
Our varieties are tried-and-true standards that are sure
to perform well in a wide range of growing conditions.
Many of these varieties are well suited for succession
plantings to ensure continuous harvest throughout
the season. Specific spacing and cultural information
vary for each type of flower; see variety descriptions.
Price information follows variety descriptions.
Please contact us if you are seeking certified organic
seed for flower varieties not shown in this section.
Splashes of yellow to orange-red petals, accented by
burgundy undersides create a flashy appearance. High
percentage of double flowers, born on branching stalks
reach 1-2’ in height. Direct seed 1⁄2” deep and thin to a final
spacing of 8” in early spring and throughout the summer.
Can be started as transplants 4-6 weeks before setting out.
7015 Elephant Head
1/32 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $8.50, 1/2 oz: $15.50,
2 oz: $52.00, 1/2 lb: $150.00
7021 Dark Orange Calendula 55 days
Calendula officinalis
The brilliant calendula we all know and love, as beautiful as
it is useful. Easy to grow, to harvest, use for cut flowers or as
a medicinal. Direct seed 1⁄2” deep and thin to a final spacing
of 8” in early spring and throughout the summer. Can also be
started as transplants 4-6 weeks before setting out.
7032 Celosia, Cockscomb
1/32 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $8.50, 1/2 oz: $13.30,
2 oz: $38.00
7032 Celosia, Cockscomb Mix 75 days
Celosia cristata
Velvet crested combs and plumes of vibrant reds and
oranges reach 2’ tall. These dramatic flowers are cut fresh
or dried to make beautiful arrangements. Direct seed 1/2”
deep and thin to a 6” spacing, when soil is warmed. Can also
be started as transplants 8-10 weeks before planting date,
sensitive to root stress.
7090 Jasmine-Scented
7035 Picotee Cosmos
1/10 g: $2.75, 1 g: $9.85, 1/2 oz: $64.20, 1 oz: $104.15
7035 Cosmos "Picotee" 85 days
Cosmos bipinnatus
Showy flowers are a single whorl of soft white petals edged
with bright rosy pinks. A multitude of blooms starts in midsummer continuing on throughout the fall. Its feathery foliage
fills the plants from bottom to top creating a bushy look. Grows
well in all types of soil but needs full sun for best results. Direct
seed 1/8-1/4” deep, at a minimum of 6” spacing, and maximum
of 18”. Start as transplants 4-6 weeks before planting date.
1/32 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $6.50, 1/2 oz: $16.50,
2 oz: $50.00
7030 Violet Queen Cleome
7090 Jasmine-Scented Nicotiana
75 days
Nicotiana alata
Easily one of the sweetest-scented flowers, but offering its
intense aromas to the night, as it is pollinated by moths.
Lovely, pendulant white flowers on 3-4’ plants. Very easy to
grow. Plants will reseed if left in the garden. Direct sow seeds
by scattering lightly on soil surface. Start transplants 6-8
weeks ahead of planting date.
7021 Dark Orange Calendula
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1/64 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $7.50, 1/2 oz: $12.00,
2 oz: $41.00
7160 Dwarf Jewel Nasturtium
7160 Nasturtium "Dwarf Jewel"
60 days
Trapaeolum majus
Brilliant red, orange, salmon, and yellow flowers are boldly
displayed upon bushes of thick, green, round leaves. Makes
a beautiful border plant. The peppery-tasting edible flowers
are exquisite when stuffed with cream cheese or added
to salads for color. Direct seed 1” deep and thin to a final
spacing of 16”. Can be started as transplants 4-5 weeks before
planting date.
1/8 oz: $2.75, 1/2 oz: $5.00, 2 oz: $10.00,
1/2 lb: $18.00, 1-4 lbs: $26.00/lb, 5+ lbs: $24.00/lb
7069 Nigella, Exotic Blue
"Love-in-a-Mist" 70 days
7094 Poppy, California Orange
85 days Eschscholzia californica
An intense blue Love-in-the-Mist type of Nigella. Intricate
pastel blue flowers have wiry green stamens with wispy,
fernlike foliage. Blossoms are followed by round, burgundystriped seed pods that work wonderfully in arrangements.
Makes an attractive plant all season. Tends to have sprawling
growth habit. Direct seed 1/2” deep and thin to a final
spacing of 8”. Transplanting is not recommended.
1/64 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $5.90, 1/2 oz: $12.50,
2 oz: $35.00
7060 Larkspur Galilee Mix 85 days
Delphinium consolida
Sharp spikes of brilliant blue, deep pink, powder pink, white
and deep purple create a rainbow of color. Best effects when
planted in mass plantings. Commonly used as a cut flower,
dried or back border of beds. Seeds require darkness and
soil temperatures of 55°F (15°C) or below. Direct seed or
transplant. Final plant spacing is 4-6”. Provide support for cut
flower quality.
1/64 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $6.85, 1/2 oz: $11.20,
2 oz: $34.45
7130 Mexican Sunflower "Torch"
110 days
Tithonia rotundafolia
Not a true sunflower. The unique and intensely vibrant
orange flowers are sure to attract the attention of friends and
monarchs alike. Produces many brilliant flowers upon 5-6’
bushy upright plants with velvety stalks. A vigorous annual
that prefers hot and dry conditions. Long stalks will bloom
mid-summer through frost. Direct seed 1/8” deep, thin to a
final spacing of 3-4’. Can be started as transplants 6-8 weeks
before planting date.
1/16 oz: $2.75, 1/4 oz: $11.80, 1 oz: $32.50,
1/4 lb: $110.00
7067 Electron Mix Sweet
William 100-120 days
Simple, silky orange flowers accented by wispy blue-green
foliage. Prolific blooms are very attractive in flower beds
or naturalized in fields. As California’s state flower, these
beauties really love the sun. Direct seed early spring or in fall
for earlier blooms. Sow seeds 1/4” and thin to a final spacing
of 8-10 “.
Flowers
Nigella hispanica
1/64 oz: $2.75, 1/16 oz: $4.15, 1/4 oz: $6.90,
1 oz: $19.00
7092 Salvia, "Marble Arch" Mix
85 days
Salvia viridis
Unusual 2-2.5’ ornamental whose upper flora bracts display
gorgeous flags of color in intense deep purple, indigo-blue,
rose pink, and white. Bracts, being leaves and not petals, will
remain colorful all summer and well into fall. Direct seed by
scattering seeds on soil surface, gently rake seeds in, later
thin to 12-18”. Be careful not to deeply bury seed. Can be
started as transplants 6-8 weeks before planting date.
7130 Torch Mexican Sunflower
1/64 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $7.00, 1/2 oz: $27.75,
2 oz: $81.65
7091 Old Spice Sweet Pea
70-90 days
Lathyrus odoratus
7069 Exotic Blue Nigella
A colorful collection of traditional varieties with strongly
scented flowers. Bright pink, crimson, purple and creamy white
blossoms are somewhat smaller than modern strains. Plants
climb 3-4’ tall. Derived from the old Eckford series and known
to be exceptionally heat resistant, doing well in hotter climates
where most sweet peas perform poorly. Sweet peas prefer their
head in the sun and their feet in the shade. Plant outdoors as
soon as soil can be worked. Plant seeds 2” deep and 6” apart.
Seed can be soaked for 24 hours before planting to speed
emergence, be sure to cover seed as it requires darkness for
germination. Trellis for support. Blooms June through summer.
7060 Galilee Mix Larkspur
1/16 oz: $2.75, 1/4 oz: $6.75, 1 oz: $15.65,
1/4 lb: $34.00, 1 lb: $91.00
NEW
Dianthus barbatus
BIENNIAL Clusters of red, pink and white bi-color blossoms
adorn this lovely mix of Sweet Williams. Each cluster can
contain up to 30 flowers, filling bouquets and borders nicely.
A must-have cut flower for any serious flower grower. Will
attract birds, bees and butterflies. Spicy clove-like scent.
Plant seeds 10-12 weeks before last frost for same year
blossoms, setting spring plants out before last frost. You
can also sow seeds early to mid-summer for next years’
early summer blossoms. Seed at 1/8” depth for a final plant
spacing of 6-12”. Prefers rich, well-drained, slightly alkaline
soil and full sun.
7094 California Orange Poppy
1/64 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $5.55, 1/2 oz: $11.05,
2 oz: $22.00
Sunflower Comparison
7067 Electron Mix Sweet William
7092 Marble Arch Mix Salvia
variety
type
maturity
color
bloom size
plant height
7096 Autumn Beauty Mix
cutting, border
90-100 days
yellow, bronze, red, bi-colors
4-6"
7'
7097 Goldy Double
cutting
75 days
golden yellow
4-6"
5-6'
7104 Jerusalem Gold F1 Hybrid
cutting
65-75 days
golden orange
4-6"
31/2-4'
7103 Jerusalem Lemon Glory F1
cutting
70-80 days
lemon yellow
4-6"
4-5'
7114 Jerusalem Sunrise Lemon
cutting
75 days
lemon yellow
4-6"
4-5'
7100 Mammoth Sunflower
border, bird seed
110 days
yellow
12-16"
8-12'
7105 Ornamental Mix
cutting, border
80-110 days
every possible mixed color
3-14"
6-10'
7102 Teddy Bear
cutting
50-63 days
golden yellow
3-5"
3'
7107 Velvet Queen
cutting
100 days
crimson, yellow mixed
5-6"
5-7'
7099 Zohar F1 Hybrid
cutting
40-50 days
orange
4-6"
4'
NEW
7091 Old Spice Sweet Pea
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Flowers
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus)
Sunflowers are a tender annual that do well in a variety
of soils and do not need much care. As their name
foretells, they love sunshine. Direct sow after danger of
all frost has passed and soil temperatures have warmed
to 70-75°F, or start transplants indoors 3-4 weeks before
planting date. Be careful not to start too early as plants
grow quickly and will become root bound if held past 4
weeks! Germination is apparent between 7-14 days. Days
to maturity are from direct seeding. Seeding depth: ½-1”;
Plant spacing: for dwarf varieties 8-18”, for tall varieties
18-24”; Row spacing: 24-36”. Cut stems at an angle just
when petals are lifting off the center for best quality.
Keep cool to preserve freshness.
7099 Zohar F1 Hybrid 45 days
A sterile sunflower that makes no pollen, allowing for greater
holding capacity as a cut flower and avoiding the mess of
shedding pollen. Single stem, with fully sterile rays of orangeyellow petals and dark center. Relatively small flower heads.
Straight stem grows to a height of 3-4’. Flower diameter is
4-6”.
25 seeds: $2.75, 100 seeds: $8.00, 1M-4M seeds:
$32.00/M, 5M-24M seeds: $28.00/M, 25M+ seeds:
$26.00/M
7104 Jerusalem Gold F1
Loads of golden yellow, multi-petal chrysanthemum-type
blooms. Dwarf sturdy plants are upright, growing about 3’ tall.
Teddy Bear is nice for cutting but equally nice for a colorful
garden border. Suitable for containers.
1/16 oz: $2.75, 1/4 oz: $6.00, 1 oz: $9.75,
1/4 lb: $21.00, 1 lb: $68.00
7104 Jerusalem Gold F1 Hybrid 65-75 days
A very impressive cut flower variety. This hybrid has excellent
flower uniformity and good stem quality. The 4-6" golden
orange flowers surround an attractive dark center. This is a
must for your cut flower arrangements. Height 3 1/2-4’.
25 seeds: $4.50, 100 seeds: $9.25, 1M-4M seeds: $30.00/M,
5M-24M seeds: $24.00/M, 25M+ seeds: $19.50/M
7103 Jerusalem Lemon Glory
F1 Hybrid 70-80 days
7099 Zohar F1
7103 Jerusalem Lemon Glory
Full sprays of distinctive, lemony 4-6" flowers on multibranched plants. Several growers gave this hybrid the highest
rating for marketability, productivity, and long vase-life. 4-5’
tall. Best direct seeded but can also be transplanted.
25 seeds: $2.75, 100 seeds: $6.50, 1M-4M seeds: $24.00/M,
5M-24M seeds: $19.20/M, 25M+ seeds: $16.80/M
7097 Goldy Double 75 days
Fully double and fuzzy. Numerous bright yellow flowers upon
5-6’ multi-branching plants. Will bloom longer than any other
type. Highly vigorous and productive.
1/16 oz: $2.75, 1/4 oz: $8.00, 1 oz: $27.00,
1/4 lb: $95.00, 1 lb: $165.00
7097 Goldy Double
7105 Ornamental Mix
A favorite for everyone in this mix. Explosions of vibrant 4-6"
flowers ranging from yellow, bronze, and red shades with
lots of bicolors, growing about 7 feet tall. Good bird food
selection.
1/16 oz: $2.75, 1/4 oz: $5.50, 1 oz: $7.25,
1/4 lb: $15.50, 1 lb: $50.00
7107 Velvet Queen 100 days
Dark velvety crimson blooms are accented with traces of
yellow around a black center. Foliage is distinct and attractive
and the plants are free branching, bearing lots of 5-6" blooms
that are lovely for cutting. Plants are tall, over 5’ in height.
1/16 oz: $2.75, 1/4 oz: $7.00, 1 oz: $16.00,
1/4 lb: $42.00, 1 lb: $120.00
7100 Mammoth Sunflower 110 days
This is indeed the giant of all sunflowers, sometimes reaching
12’ tall! Thick stalks support the huge heads that tower above
the rest of the garden. This single-stem variety is a very fast
and vigorous grower. A great variety for those wanting seeds
for eating or sprouting. Sun-loving annual.
1/8 oz: $2.75, 2 oz: $5.00, 1/2 lb: $8.00,
1-4 lbs: $12.00/lb, 5+ lbs: $10.00/lb
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans)
7102 Teddy Bear 50-63 days
7102 Teddy Bear
7096 Autumn Beauty Mix 90-100 days
75 days
Swarms of 4-6” blooms with delicate lemon yellow ray flowers
and golden brown centers. Multi-branching plants reach 4-5’
in height. Two foot stems are easy to harvest and make a
distinct display in arrangements.
Zinnias are annual flowers that do best in full sun and
rich soil. Start transplants 4 weeks before planting
date or direct seeded after danger of frost has passed.
Zinnias prefer warm temperatures (80-85°F) for swift
and even germination; a heat mat for 3-5 days is ideal.
If transplants become root bound or severely disturbed
before transplanting, double flowers can revert back to
singles. Days to maturity are from transplant. Seeding
depth: ¾”; Plant spacing: for dwarf varieties 6-10”, for
tall 10-18”; Row spacing: 18-24”. Pinch terminal buds
to encourage branching and dead-head for continual
blooms from mid-late summer. Harvest when petals are
just opening for best quality.
7146 Dwarf Thumbolina Mix 65 days
Classic zinnia colors in 1-2” button-like blooms adorn this truly
dwarf zinnia variety. Flowers all summer long in white, pink,
salmon, rose, red, yellow, orange, lavender, and purple. Plants
reach 18-24” in height and spread 12”. Stems average 8-10”
long. Great for borders. Also suitable for container plantings.
1/32 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $7.00, 1/2 oz: $13.00, 2 oz: $22.00
7144 Pastel Dreams 65 days
Pastel paradise of pinks, salmons, buff, orange, and muted
reds create blankets of flowers. Typical zinnia habit with
diverse petal types. Outstanding cut flower.
1/32 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $7.00, 1/2 oz: $13.00, 2 oz: $22.00
7145 Red Scarlet 85 days
Deep red prolific blooms make this strain of red zinnia superior
to many others. A great cutting type with many high-quality
flowers and attractive foliage. Very dramatic when planted in
mass plantings.
1/32 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $8.45, 1/2 oz: $15.20, 2 oz: $28.15
1/32 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $6.15, 1/2 oz: $11.50,
2 oz: $22.00
7105 Ornamental Mix 80-110 days
A diversity of colors (lemon yellow to tigers eye), sizes (dwarf
to mammoth), and shapes (small singles to large doubles)
makes this a truly glorious mix! Works well for garden borders
or in cutting garden. Everyone will find a favorite in this
assortment.
7096 Autumn Beauty
7144 Pastel Dreams
1/16 oz: $2.75, 1/4 oz: $5.75, 1 oz: $9.25, 1/4 lb: $20.00,
1 lb: $64.00
7107 Velvet Queen
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7100 Mammoth Sunflower
7146 Dwarf Thumbolina
7145 Red Scarlet
Cover Crops
8010 Buckwheat, Common
Cover Crops
Fagopyrem esculentum
Excellent for smothering weeds and soil building. Planting
several successions in a season can be effective for
eradicating persistent annual weeds, which are outcompeted by buckwheat’s quick growth. Cold sensitive: plant
after danger of frost has passed. Grows well in any soil type,
loosens clay, increases phosphorus and holds fertility for the
next crop. If allowed to flower, blossoms will attract bees. As
a cover crop, till in when green and at about 40% flowering.
For grain, harvest when most seed is ripe, but not shattering.
Seeding rate: 35-135 lbs/ acre, 2-3 lbs/1,000 sq ft.
8060 Hairy Vetch Vicia villosa
A vigorous cover crop praised for its winter hardiness and
nitrogen fixation. It can add 3,000-4,000 lbs of organic matter
per acre. Best sown in the fall, it will tolerate acidic and
low fertility soils but requires good drainage. Often grown
with winter rye as an overwintering cover that will regrow
vigorously in the spring. Rye/vetch mix available below.
Seeding rate: 30-40 lbs/acre, 1 lb/1,000 sq ft.
8010 Buckwheat
8030 Rye, Winter
8020 Oats Avena sativa
8100 Peas/Oats Mix
Cover crops have the capacity to improve soil conditions
by increasing organic matter, fixing nitrogen, breaking up
compaction through root penetration, suppressing weed
growth and preventing erosion of fallow ground. The cover
crops we sell in this section are either grasses or legumes
or mixes of the two. Leguminous crops, such as peas, vetch
and clover, fix nitrogen by means of a symbiotic relationship
between the plants’ roots and bacteria living in the soil. In
order to ensure that adequate populations of the nitrogenfixing Rhizobium bacteria (see Supplies) exist in the soil,
leguminous cover crop seeds are often inoculated immediately
prior to planting. A different inoculant is required to treat
alfalfa and clover than is required to treat peas, beans and
vetch. Inoculants are perishable and should be refrigerated
until use. Lightly moisten seed and mix with appropriate ratio
of inoculant for amount of seed. Cover crops can be seeded
by broadcasting or drilling. For small garden areas, toss seed
over prepared ground as evenly as possible and gently rake
into the soil. Many small scale farms employ hand-crank
broadcast seeders followed by light disking. Cover crops are
mowed down or harrowed once plants are flowering and
“green manure” is either incorporated into the soil or left on
top of the soil as a mulch. Marianne Sarrantonio’s Northeast
Cover Crop Handbook is an excellent resource for determining
the best cover crops and when to plant them for your farming
or gardening system. Call for availability of larger quantities.
Supplies: Inoculants
Alfalfa/Clover Combo
Treats alfalfa, sweet clovers, and true clovers, including red
clover, white clover, alsike clover, ladino clover, and bur
clover.
#94538 Inoculant Alfalfa/Clover Combo (Treats 50 lbs): $4.90
Produces high yields of white, light-colored oats. Straw is
very strong. Sow in spring for grain or as a nurse crop for
clovers and field peas (Field peas/oats mix available below).
Sown in late summer as a cover crop that will winter kill at
about 15°F, leaving thick roots to hold the soil and mats
of straw mulch. An ideal grain to undersow in August and
September in between corn and bean rows, etc. to keep the
soil covered when the crop is harvested. Seeding rate: 90 lbs/
acre, 3-4 lbs/1,000 sq ft.
8030 Rye, Winter Secale cereale
Very commonly used and appreciated as a winter cover
crop. Growth continues during cold temperatures of late
fall long after other cover crops have stopped. Early spring
growth helps hold the soil from possible erosion. Adds lots
of organic matter from its vigorous roots which reach great
depths. Till in at least two weeks before planting your next
crop to prevent tying up soil nitrogen. Often grown with
vetch (Rye/vetch mix available below). Also used as a grain,
for hearty and healthy rye bread. Seeding rate: 100 lbs/ acre,
3-4 lbs/1,000 sq ft.
1 lb
This nitrogen fixer can be sown in early spring as soon as
the ground can be worked and throughout the summer. The
final sowing for overwintering or a fall cover should be about
6-8 weeks before first fall frost. Peas prefer cool and moist
conditions and will survive through many frosts (winter kills
at about 15°F). They will grow almost anywhere, although
thrive best in well drained loams. An excellent nitrogen fixer
which can add 170 lbs/acre of nitrogen. Commonly grown
with oats late summer and fall as a winter cover that will not
regrow in spring. Also beneficial as a green manure and to
suppress weeds. The greens are edible and great in salads.
Seeding rate: 200 lbs/acre, 6-8 lbs/1,000 sq ft.
5 lbs
25 lbs
50 lbs
$35.00
$58.00
8010 Buckwheat, Common
$16.75
8070 Field Peas
$18.50
$48.00
$74.00
8060 Hairy Vetch
$39.00
$115.00
$195.00
$31.00
$106.00
$189.00
8020 Oats
$12.50
$24.00
$42.00
8030 Winter Rye
$12.50
$27.00
$44.00
8100 Field Peas/Oats Mix
$12.55
$30.45
$47.25
8090 Rye/Hairy Vetch Mix
$19.95
$56.00
$84.00
8110 Field Peas/Oats/Hairy Vetch Mix
$19.50
$56.00
$99.00
8080 Medium Red Clover
$10.45
Trifolium pratense
A beautiful cover crop which is used for nitrogen fixation,
hay, pasture and green manure. Clover can fix 100 lbs/acre
of nitrogen and its long taproots bring up nutrients from the
depths of your soil. Medium red clover has somewhat smaller
leaves and stems than the Mammoth red clover. Additionally,
it shows much more vigorous regrowth after mowing or
grazing. Although a perennial, it is best treated as a biennial
for cover cropping. Can be planted in spring, summer, or
fall and is best incorporated into the soil after its second full
season of growth. The dried blossoms make a nutritive and
healing tea. Seeding rate: 20 lbs/acre, 1/2lb/1,000 sq ft.
Mixes
8100 Field Peas/Oats Mix
8070 Field Peas Pisum sativum
C over C rops
70% peas / 30% oats by weight
This is a great grass/legume combo cover crop for nitrogen
fixation, deep root penetration and winter cover among other
benefits. Can be sown from spring through late summer. Sow
no later than 6-8 weeks before first fall frost for use as a winter
cover that winterkills at about 15°F. Cold hardy enough to
grow long into the fall, and when it winterkills, leaves behind
a great mulch for soil protection. Seeding rate: 180 lbs/acre,
5-6 lbs/1,000 sq ft.
8090 Rye/Hairy Vetch Mix
75% rye / 25% vetch by weight
Combination of a grass/legume cover crop for fall plantings.
The rye is a nurse crop protecting the less hardy vetch from
winter damage and providing support for its vines. This makes
mowing much easier. The vetch fixes nitrogen while the rye
adds organic matter and also holds the soil better over the
winter. Will regrow vigorously in the spring. Plant in the fall
and mow and turn in after the vetch flowers the following
season. Seeding rate: 90lbs /acre, 3-4 lbs/1,000 sq. ft.
8110 Field Peas/Oats/Hairy Vetch Mix
70% peas / 15% oats / 15% vetch by weight
An excellent cover crop for adding a huge amount of organic
matter to your soil with up to 8,000 lbs/acre! The oats provide
support for the pea and vetch vines, which fix nitrogen. Plant
in early spring and mow or disc in the fall. Seeding rate: 210
lbs/ acre, 6-8 lbs/1,000 sq ft.
Photo credit: Vern Grubinger
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Supplies
Plastic Mulch
Biodegradable Mulch
A non-plastic mulch made completely out of corn! This
0.6-mil mulch begins breaking down after 3-4 months – no
need to pull it up and no clogging our landfills with plastic.
The extra cost of the mulch is easily offset by the reduction
in labor and disposal costs. We tried it in our research fields
and thought that it works pretty darn well. Note: this product
is not yet OMRI approved and therefore not accepted by US
certifiers unless pulled up at the end of the season. However,
it is certified by ECOCERT.
#94491 4’ x 100’: $33.00
#94492 4’ x 600’ roll: $145.00
#94493 4’ x 1,000’ roll: $205.00 (+ $14 for addl.
S&H)
Black Plastic
The standard plastic mulch, this 1 mil thick black plastic
completely suppresses weed growth and warms soils 3-5°F.
Will conform to both flat and raised beds.
#94500 Black 4’ x 100’: $27.00
#94501 Black 4’ x 600’: $64.00
#94502 Black 4’ x 4,000’: $259.00 (+ $26 for addl.
S&H)
High Mowing Organic Seeds Cap
Shade your eyes and show your commitment to 100%
organic seeds.
#94300: $13.50
Certification Information: Certain products are
regulated for use in certified organic farming systems.
Item descriptions indicate whether products are
approved or regulated by the Organic Materials
Review Institute (OMRI) or another certifying agency.
Due to changing regulations, we recommend you
verify this information with your organic certifier.
Olive Plastic
Also called “solar mulch,” this unique plastic formulation
combines the best of both black and clear plastics: it
transmits almost as much light as clear plastics to warm the
soil 8-10°F, while simultaneously blocking the wavelength
of light necessary for weed growth. A win-win for growers.
Developed by Dr. Brent Loy at the University of New
Hampshire. Particularly effective for melons. 1 mil thick.
#94510 Olive 4’ x 100’: $39.00
#94511 Olive 4’ x 600’: $94.00
#94512 Olive 4’ x 2,400’: $230.00 (+ $26 for addl.
S&H)
GROWER TIP
We have found over the years that several key
tools and supplies have made all the difference
in the success of our farming operation. We trial
tools and supplies, just like we trial our varieties – testing them out on our production and research farm. There are always new and improved
versions of organic insect and disease controls as well as equipment available. If you
have found a great tool or supply that you
think we should carry please share your ideas.
Row Cover
AG-06
A general use, lightweight
floating row cover made
of white, UV-resistant
spun-bonded polyester.
Transmits 70% light and
rests gently atop crops
as they grow; supporting
hoops are generally not needed (except for peppers and
tomatoes). Can be used for multiple years if treated carefully.
Great for insect screening, season extension and minimal
frost protection.
#94530 AG-06 72” x 50’: $15.70
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#94550 AG-19 83” x 250’: $51.45
#94551 AG-19 83” x 1,000’: $166.95 (+ $14 for
addl. S&H)
Hoops
Heavy-duty 9-gauge wire for supporting row covers on
tender crops such as tomatos or peppers. Comes in a full 550’
roll so you can cut-your-own to size.
#94556 550’ Roll: $79.00 (+ $26 for addl. S&H)
Rock Bags
A convenient, reusable way to keep row cover in place (and
an excellent use for rocks in your field)! U.V. stabilized ½”
x ¾” mesh sleeve is durable and easily moved. Tie knot in
one end, fill loosely with rocks, and tie open end closed.
Approximately 4’ length. Will last for at least 2 or 3 seasons.
Available pre-cut or roll.
#94552 Rock
Bags (10 count):
$10.00
#94553 Rock
Bags (50 count):
$45.00
#94554 Rock
Bags (100
count): $85.00
#94555 Rock
Bags (1000 ft
roll): $200.00 (+ $14 for addl. S&H)
Garden Stakes
OMRI – R (product use is approved with some
restrictions)
Shipping: Additional shipping charges apply
for accessories over 25 lbs, as indicated in item
descriptions. (For accessories 25-49 lbs, please include
an additional $14.00. For accessories over 50 lbs,
please include an additional $26.00 per 50 lbs.)
For those who require a more durable row cover, AG-19
will last over several seasons. Spun-bonded polypropylene
transmits 85% light and provides frost protection down to
28°F with a single layer. Double layer protects against even
lower temperatures. Hoops are recommended for crops with
growing points that would brush the fabric.
Plant Propagation
OMRI – A (product is approved for use in certified
organic systems)
WSDA, Washington State Dept of Ag,
Organic Certifying Division
USDA National List
AG-19
Don’t forget what you planted!
These excellent hardwood stakes
are smoother and more durable
than most other stakes. Can be
written on directly or used to
hold up a seed packet. Produced
in Maine from New England white
birch veneer, a hardwood which
offers an excellent writing surface and greater durability than
other wood labels produced from pine.
#94680 12” x 1 1/8” x 1/8” (25 Stakes): $9.95
#94681 12” x 1 1/8” x 1/8” (100 Stakes): $29.95
Field Stakes
This exceedingly durable wooden field stake is a quarter
inch thick! It is also tall (18”), making it visible all season long
in even the thickest growth of our trial fields. Produced in
Maine from New England white birch veneer.
#94670 18” x 1 1/8” x 1/4” (25 Stakes): $12.95
#94671 18” x 1 1/8” x 1/4” (100 Stakes): $49.35
Greenhouse Stakes
Natural wood labels are uncoated and biodegradable. Ideal
size for labeling seedling trays or small pots.
#94666 6” x 5/8” (25 Stakes): $3.00
#94667 6” x 5/8” (100 Stakes): $10.50
Weatherproof Marker
This environmentally-friendly, xylene-free marker is fade and
water-resistant. Ideal for marking greenhouse and outdoor
stakes. #94665 each: $3.00
Dial Seed Sower
Handy lightweight seeder allows you to pour seed from the
packet into the chamber, dial the correct number for the
seed size, and quickly and evenly seed a tray.
#94933 each: $3.50
Plug Trays
Vermont Compost Company
Transplant Booster
Square-celled plug trays available in three different cell
sizes. Sturdy enough to last for a number of seasons if care is
used, but inexpensive enough to be worthwhile even if used
briefly. Larger cell sizes typically used for larger-seeded, faster
growing seedlings, such as sunflowers and cucurbits. Smaller
cell sizes are appropriate for smaller or slower-growing
seedlings, such as lettuce or brassicas, or for seedlings you
plan to transplant several times.
Propagation Dome & Flat Trays
These clear acrylic domes fit over any of our trays. Retain heat
and moisture to aid with germination and growth. Flat trays
– with or without drainage – are open trays without cells for
bulk seeding, or to add support to plug trays.
#94630 Propagation Dome (5 Count): $15.95
#94620 Open Flat - No Drainage (5 Count): $12.50
#94621 Open Flat - No Drainage (25 Count): $45.00
#94622 Open Flat - No Drainage (100 Count):
$95.00 (add $14 for additional S&H)
#94625 Open Flat - Drainage (5 Count): $12.50
(add $14 for additional S&H).
Vermont Compost Fort V
Potting Mix
A complete growing mix for soil blocks, trays, or small
containers. Vermont Compost’s most popular generalpurpose mix for starting garden vegetables and annuals.
Blended from mature compost, sphagnum, rock phosphate,
gypsum, protein meal, crushed granite and vermiculite. We
have used this mix exclusively for all of our seedlings for trials
and seed production for 12 years.
#94754 6 qt: $8.95
#94750 20 qt: $17.95
#94730 Transplant Booster (6 qt): $9.95
#94731 Transplant Booster (20 qt): $24.95
Neptune’s Harvest Fish/Seaweed
Extract 2-3-1
44548 Terra Fuela Flower Seed Pint Planter
Terra Fuela Flower Seed Pint
Planter
High Mowing Organic Seeds has teamed up with Intervale
Compost Products and Ben & Jerry’s to offer this fun and
unique planter, sure to brighten someone’s day without the
calories that normally come in a pint of ice cream! The kit
contains a mix of dwarf sunflower seeds, a bag of potting
mix, and planting instructions. Grow in a windowsill right
in the pint container. Great gift idea! Also available in bulk
quantity for school fundraisers or event promotions.
#94548 Terra Fuela: $4.95
Inoculants
Garden Combo
All-purpose garden inoculant treats shell peas, snap peas,
field peas, dry beans, snap beans, lima beans, fava beans,
lentils, vetch, and most other peas or beans. (OMRI-A)
#94536 (Treats 50 lbs): $4.65
Alfalfa/Clover Combo
Treats alfalfa, sweet clovers, and true clovers, including red
clover, white clover, alsike clover, ladino clover, and bur
clover. (OMRI-A)
#94538 (Treats 50 lbs): $4.90
Soybean Inoculant
Treats all soybeans, including edamame types. (OMRI-A)
Seed Starting Kit
Everything you need except
the seeds! This basic plant
propagation kit will set you on
your way to healthy seedlings in
no time. Contains the following
items: 1 Plug Tray (50-cell), 1
Propagation Dome, 1 Open Flat
- No Drainage, and 1 Vermont
Compost Fort V potting mix
(6 qt).
#94549 Seed Starting Kit: $15.75
Cow Pots™
These 100% biodegradable 4” pots made from composted
cow manure allow you to place your seedlings directly into
the soil. Nutrient-rich and plastic-free; your plants will love
these pots!
#94636 Cow Pots (10 count): $8.95
#94637 Cow Pots (50 count): $36.00
#94638 Cow Pots (100 count): $65.00
SUPPLIES
#94560 50-cell (5 Trays): $12.50
#94561 50-cell (25 Trays): $45.00
#94562 50-cell (100 Trays): $95.00 (add $14 for
additional S&H)
#94570 72-cell (5 Trays): $12.50
#94571 72-cell (25 Trays): $45.00
additional S&H)
#94580 128-cell (5 Trays): $12.50
#94581 128-cell (25 Trays): $45.00
additional S&H)
#94590 200-cell (5 Trays): $12.50
#94591 200-cell (25 Trays): $45.00
additional S&H)
This high nutrient blend of compost and organic fertilizers
assures transplant success, stimulating microbial life and
providing nutrients for your plants in a long-term soilimproving form. Use either as a top dressing for transplant
starts or apply directly into the hole during planting.
#94573 (Treats 300 lbs): $7.45
Soil Amendments
Pro-Gro 5-3-4
A premium, general-purpose fertilizer derived from natural
sources including greensand, Chilean
nitrate, sulfate of potash, rock phosphate,
alfalfa meal, and vegetable and animal
protein meals. Pro-Gro does not just feed
plants but also builds soils, providing for
greater sustained health of both plants
and soil over the years. Great for side or top dressing during
the growing season, as well as field application. 50 lbs is
enough for about 4,000 sq ft for broadcast application.
(OMRI-R)
#94682 Pro-Gro 5-3-4 (5 lbs): $12.50
#94683 Pro-Gro 5-3-4 (25 lbs): $18.90 (add $14 for
additional S&H)
#94684 Pro-Gro 5-3-4 (50 lbs): $26.00 (add $26 for
additional S&H)
We love this fertilizer, and use it for giving an extra boost
to yellowing seedlings in the greenhouse and when
transplanting into the field. The fish hydrolysate portion is
made by a unique cold process that protects the vitamins,
amino acids, enzymes, and nutrients naturally found in fish.
It is then combined with seaweed, an organic storehouse
of over 60 naturally-occurring major and minor nutrients
and amino acids, ensuring a complete fertilization program.
Enhances plant development, color, hardiness, and resistance
to adverse conditions. Unlike fish emulsions, has no
unpleasant odor. (OMRI-A)
#94740 Fish/Seaweed Extract 2-3-1 (1 pint): $13.65
#94741 Fish/Seaweed Extract 2-3-1 (1 qt): $18.90
#94742 Fish/Seaweed Extract 2-3-1 (1 gal): $34.50
Insect Control
Crocker’s Fish Oil
An adjuvant that helps evenly spread and adhere your
biological sprays over plant surfaces Effective through any
kind of weather. We use Crocker’s Fish Oil with almost all
of our sprays and find it works wonders. However, take
heed: it sticks quite tenaciously, so wash your sprayer very
well immediately after use, and do not spray directly on
vegetables to be ingested within two months. (WSDA,
Oregon Tilth)
#94840 Crocker’s Fish Oil (1 gal): $59.00
Ahimsa Organics Neem Oil
100% pure neem oil, contains azadirachtin that acts as a
repellant, antifeedant, growth regulator, and causes pests
to become more susceptible to other insecticides. Most
effective when used in combination or rotation with other
compounds. Apply when pests are first spotted and then at
7-10 day intervals until control is established. (OMRI-A)
#94825 Ahimsa Organics Neem Oil (8 oz): $15.00
#94826 Ahimsa Organics Neem Oil (1 qt): $42.00
Garlic Barrier
Liquid garlic extract prepared from an extra powerful
variety—they call it “super garlic.” Repels a long list of insects
and may have some fungicidal properties as well. One quart
contains 10% garlic extract and makes 2.5 gallons at a 10:1
dilution with water to cover approximately 15,000 sq. feet.
One gallon contains 99.3% pure extract and makes 100
gallons at a 99:1 dilution with water to cover 10 – 12 acres.
Strong smell dissipates after 30 minutes and leaves no garlic
residue taste on crops. (OMRI-A)
#94830 Garlic Barrier (1 qt): $16.00
#94831 Garlic Barrier (1 gal concentrate): $89.00
DIPEL DF
Bt subsp. kurstaki is a biocontrol agent acting against
cabbage worm, cabbage looper, codling moth, diamondback
moth, gypsy moth, tomato hornworm, and other members
of the lepidoptera. Dry flowable powder is easy to mix with
water and spray. Better longevity and adhesion is obtained
when combined with Crocker’s Fish Oil. (OMRI-R)
#94850 Dipel DF (1 lb): $37.00
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SUPPLIES
SAFER BRAND™ Tomato & Vegetable
Insecticidal soap made from naturally-occurring plant
oils and animal fats. Active ingredients of potassium
salts of fatty acides (1.015%) and pyrethrins (.012%)
weaken the insect’s protective outer shell and attack
the insect’s nervous system, respectively. Controls
mites, aphids, earwigs, lace bugs, leafhoppers,
mealybugs, scales, spider mites, thrips, and whiteflies.
Can also be used in combination with other organic
control agents against hard-to-control insects such
as cucumber beetle and tarnished plant bug. Can be mixed
with alcohol to increase penetration. (OMRI-R)
#94860 Safer Brand™ Tomato & Vegetable (32 oz):
$13.50
NATURALIS™
A formulation of Beauveria bassiana, a soil-borne fungus
which attacks a wide range of adult and immature insects,
including tarnished plant bug, Colorado potato beetle and
European corn borers. Acts by colonizing and then killing
the insect host. Good spray coverage is essential, but may
also attack beneficial insects so time sprays carefully. Avoid
spraying fungicides within 48 hours of spraying Naturalis™.
(OMRI-R)
#94880 Naturalis™ (1 qt): $76.00
Sprayers
Solo Backpack Sprayer Model 475 4
Gallon, Diaphragm Pump
We chose this sprayer to offer because the diaphragm
pump is better able to handle particulate sprays such as
those found in wettable powder form, as compared to the
piston pump sprayers that hold more pressure but are more
easily clogged. Organic growers will especially appreciate
the ability to spray the higher size particles found in many
organically-consistent amendments,
including kaolin clay sprays and
compost tea sprays. Features an
unbreakable wand, 2-year warranty,
Solo quality construction and access
to replacement parts that will keep it
functional for many years to come.
#94920 Solo Backpack Sprayer 475 (4 gal): $125.95
Solo Handheld Sprayer
Model 430-1G
This excellent handheld sprayer is the perfect size for smaller
spraying jobs in the garden or greenhouse. Features 4’ long
hose, 2’ unbreakable wand, carry strap and carry handles
for low effort spraying and general ease of use. Constructed
of high density polyethylene and other chemical resistant
materials. Carries a 5 year warranty, and with periodic
maintenance it will provide years of service.
#94922 Solo Sprayer 430 (1 gal): $37.75
Field Supplies
Lettuce Knife
This 7” knife with
two cutting surfaces
can be used for
rapid harvesting and
trimming of lettuce
heads or any other
head-type vegetable.
Easy to sharpen; neither the stainless steel blade nor the
plastic handle will corrode if left outdoors…now you just
have to find it again. Why not buy a case?
#94940 Each: $7.35
#94941 Case of 10: $49.00
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Field Knife
This 6” stainless steel
knife is useful for any
and all harvest jobs.
Neither the stainless
steel blade nor the
plastic handle will
corrode if left out in the
weather.
#94945 Case of 10: $56.00
#94944 Each: $8.50;
Black Plant Clips
Used primarily for tomatoes, these clips easily attach plant
stems to trellis or twine and can be quickly released to move
or store for reuse in future years.
#94925 Black Plant Clips (50 Count): $3.95
#94926 Black Plant Clips (250 Count): $9.95
Tomato Hooks
Intended for greenhouse use, this stainless steel hook
measures 7" long and hangs from an overhead support wire.
One turn lowers the plants the correct distance. Will hold up
to 39' of twine.
#94640 Tomato Hooks (50 count): $19.00
Tomato Twine
White nylon twine comes in a lightweight cardboard box
with a handy belt loop for portability. Easy to carry on your
hip while you work. 6300 ft of twine weighs 3 lbs.
Seed to Seed, Suzanne Ashworth
The Vegetable Gardener's Bible
By: Ed Smith
Excellent guide to successful gardening methods using wide
rows, organic methods, raised beds, and deep soil.
#99075: $25.95
#94659 Tomato Twine $18.50
The Flower Gardener's Bible
Sisal Twine
By: Lewis and Nancy Hill
Naturally-made, untreated twine that is tough enough
to last an entire season but biodegradable at the end for
easy cleanup. Use for trellising tomatoes, beans, and other
vegetables. 10 lbs., 3000 ft.
#94660 Sisal Twine: $29.95
Excellent resource for cut flower growers or home garden
beautifiers. Comprehensive book includes detail information
about propagation, care and harvest of many types of
flowers. The Hills are neighbors of ours here in VT’s Northeast
Kingdom and we grow many crops on one of the original Hill
family farms.
#99065: $25.95
Books
Stella Natura 2009 Biodynamic
Planting Calendar
We use this calendar ourselves. It provides a detailed daily
account of activities of the sun, moon, planets, zodiac, as well
as eclipses, conjunctions, ascending and descending nodes
and so much more. The 2009 calendar contains an essay
about our region’s healthy food system from our founder
Tom Stearns.
Resource Guide for Organic
Insect and Disease Management
This clearly laid-out guide provides cultural information
and management practices for several key vegetable crop
groups: brassicas, cucurbits, lettuce, solanaceous crops and
sweet corn. For each group, common pests and disease
problems are described with alternatives for controls and
prevention. By Caldwell, Brown Rosen, Sideman, Shelton
and Smart.
#99034: $25.95
#99080: $14.95
Weeds: Control Without Poisons
Northern Hemisphere 2009
Astro Calendar
By: Charles Walters
A useful tool for gardeners and astronomers alike. Each
monthly spread includes information about celestial cycles,
biodynamics, weather forecasting based on moon and
planetary observation, Rudolf Steiner’s Calendar of the Soul.
This inclusive guide by provides specifics on a hundred
weeds: why they grow, what soil conditions spur them on or
slow them down, what their presence says about your soil,
and how to control them without poisons.
#99066: $24.95
#99081: $14.95
Root Cellaring
Seed to Seed
By: Mike and Nancy Bubel
By: Suzanne Ashworth
The seed savers bible! This comprehensive text tells
you everything you need to know to begin saving your
own seeds, including plant families, isolation distances,
pollination methods, seed harvesting, cleaning and storage
techniques.
#99060: $25.95
Learn how to use the earth’s naturally cool, stable
temperature as an energy-saving way to store nearly 100
varieties of perishable fruits and vegetables all year long.
#99085: $16.95
We would like to thank Heather Jerrett,
Diana Gonsalves and Karen Morton for
providing some of the photography contained
within this catalog. Also Great Big Graphics for
wonderful design work.
Index
Open Pollinated (OP)
Veggies
Helpful Definitions
Beans.........................................page 02
Hybrids
OP varieties can be propagated by saving seed.
Most of our varieties are Open Pollinated and we
encourage our customers to learn how to save
seeds and adapt these varieties to their own farm
or garden. OPs can be both old (heirloom) or new
developments at university or private breeding
programs.
Hybrid varieties are the result of a cross between
two parents which give offspring with very uniform
characteristics. Added benefits include combining
multiple disease resistances that could not be
grouped in an OP variety. Hybrids offer increased
uniformity, disease resistances and vigor.
Beets..........................................page 04
Genetically
Cauliflower................................page 06
Modified
Organisms
(GMOs)
GMOs are organisms that have been developed
in a lab. An extreme example is the insertion
of fish genes into tomatoes, which would
obviously never happen in nature. GMO’s are
inconsistent with the tenets of organic farms.
While we encourage agricultural progress, we
believe that true progress is shown by increased
health of our environment and relationship with
the land. We will never sell GMO seeds.
Heirlooms
Heirlooms have been grown and saved for
generations by the very people who are using
them. They are interesting varieties with unique
characteristics such as flavor, color and shape. In
many ways, they represent the underlying diversity
of all of our varieties.
To the right is a sample item
description for reference
when placing an order. Item
sizes and pricing appears
either at the end of the item
description, or in a chart
within that section.
disease
resistance
Cabbage.....................................page 07
Carrots.......................................page 08
Celery........................................page 09
Chard........................................page 10
Corn..........................................page 11
Cucumbers.................................page 12
Eggplant....................................page 14
Fennel........................................page 15
Garlic.........................................page 15
Kohlrabi.....................................page 06
item name
number of days
to maturity
(unless otherwise
noted)
2210 Provider 50 days
CBVM, NY 15, PVM, RUS, DM
item
description
Brussels Sprouts.........................page 06
Kale & Collards.........................page 20
How to Use this Catalog
item number
Broccoli & Cole Crops...............page 05
The standard fresh market variety for bush snap
beans, Provider comes through every year with
early, heavy yields of attractive, marketable beans.
Plants are vigorous and productive with strong
root systems, even under adverse conditions.
Resistant to several different bean viruses as well
as downy mildew. Purple seeds.
Leeks..........................................page 28
Lettuce.......................................page 21
Melons.......................................page 26
Micro-greens, Shoots & Sprouts page 25
Onions.......................................page 27
Peas............................................page 29
Peppers......................................page 34
Potatoes.....................................page 36
Pumpkins...................................page 37
Radish........................................page 39
Salad Mixes................................page 23
High Mowing Organic Seeds 100% Guarantee
We want all of our customers to be fully satisfied and confident in the quality of
our seeds and service. If you are not 100% satisfied with your seeds, please let
us know and we will promptly credit your account or replace your purchase.
Seed Rack Program
for Retailers
Our 100% certified organic seed racks are a great way for farm
stands, garden centers, and natural food stores to offer high
quality seeds to their customers. We have designed our seed
rack program based on extensive feedback from seed customers
and retailers. Our collections range in size from 48 to 144 of our
most popular varieties. We also offer two specialty collections:
a farm stand collection and an heirloom vegetables collection. Our seed
racks offer retailers a terrific profit margin, and we have guaranteed sale
and outright sale options. We grow almost half of the seed on our own
farm, and we contract with other organic growers, to ensure we are
growing seed that is top quality and disease resistant. We clean and test
the seed to ensure high germination rates and vigorous plants. We put
only the highest quality seed in our seed packets—this is the same seed
that commercial growers purchase.
Our Seed Rack Program is a great way to offer your customers the highest
quality organic seed. For more details, visit www.highmowingseeds.
com or call (802) 472-6174.
FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council) printer on Creator Silk, FSC-certified paper. By choosing an FSCcertified printer and paper, High Mowing Seeds maintains its commitment to supporting the most sustainable
environmental standards possible. Using responsibly managed paper ensures a healthy lifestyle for the people
and wildlife living near the forests that provide the paper stock. High Mowing Seeds supports the standards
set forth by the Forest Stewardship Council, and shares the economic, social and environmental goals that will
bring about change for the global good.
The Source for Organic Seeds for Commercial Growers and Home Gardeners
Soybeans....................................page 03
Specialty Greens.........................page 16
Spinach......................................page 40
Summer Squash.........................page 41
Tomatoes....................................page 45
Turnips & Rutabaga...................page 48
Watermelon...............................page 49
Winter Squash...........................page 43
Flowers & Cover Crops
Cover Crops...............................page 57
Flowers......................................page 54
Sunflowers.................................page 56
Herbs
Herbs, Culinary.........................page 50
Herbs, Medicinal.......................page 53
Supplies
Books.........................................page 60
Inoculants..................................page 59
Insect Control............................page 59
Plant Propagation......................page 58
Plastic Mulch.............................page 58
Row Covers................................page 58
Soil Amendments.......................page 59
Sprayers......................................page 60
Tools..........................................page 60
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