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Heart of the Highlands
2016 Seed Catalog
With increasing climate changes, we experienced some challenging conditions for
seed production. Of course the defining event for the year was the wildfires which
burned through the property and, if it didn’t directly burn or singe the crops, it
decimated the pollinator population and then we had a “nuclear winter” from
thick smoke that created a false frost the first week of September. But after the
smoke cleared we had an “Indian Summer” with enough warm days in October to
finish off many seed crops that had looked like a lost cause. So the ones that made
it are even better conditioned to adversity. Check our 2016 nursery stock catalog
as some items are also offered as live plants. These will be noted here with an L in
their listings.
About Our Seeds
We use and produce only heirloom and open-pollinated seeds. NO HYBRIDS,
NO GMO’s. We have signed the safe seed pledge and we support adequate
labeling of products so that consumers can make informed choices. Our plants are
grown using organic practices, and use on-farm inputs (including fertilizers,
herbal preps and renewable energy) as much as possible to reduce our carbon
footprint. Our seeds are hand collected and hand processed. Our seed packets are
compostable.
Buying Our Seeds
We prefer to sell directly to our customers. You can pick up an order by stopping
by the farm. You can order by calling or emailing. (See shipping chart for costs.)
You can also stop by our booth at farmers markets, local festivals or seeds racks in
local stores.
Seed Saving
All of the seeds we sell can be saved. There are some tricks to it though. Some are
self-fertile, but others can cross-pollinate. This can be good or bad, depending on
whether you want your crop to breed true. For more information you may want to
purchase our Seed Saving booklet or take the Heart of the Highlands Seed Saving
Heart of the Highlands, LLC
Workshop for hands-on experience.
Happy Gardening!
Sustainability Project
72 W. Bannon Creek Rd.
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 429-6337
Email: [email protected]
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Vegetable Seeds
Amaranth-Hopi Red Dye (Amaranthus
cruentus x powelli) This is a dual purpose
strain that can be eaten as greens, eaten as
grain or used for a natural dye. Stunning
deep color. 35 days greens, 110 days. J
Arugula (Eruca vesicaria) This spicy green
has a unique peppery flavor. Grows
quickly. Can be grown in succession
plantings. Deeply lobed leaves are dark
green. Eaten fresh in salad mix or brazed.
35 days. H
Beet-Detroit Dark Red (Beta vulgaris) An
heirloom variety from the 1830’s. Deep red,
2-4 in. round root with red-veined leaves.
Disease resistant. Great for canning and
pickling. A flavorful, multi-use vegetable.
60-70 days. E
toward base of leaves ending in deep red
at the tips. Fine flavor, sweet and tender.
Holds well in garden. Good fall crop. 60
days. I
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Red Sails An All American
Selection, this is the farm favorite for loose
leaf lettuce. The frilly, bright green and
burgundy leaves form a good sized head.
Slow to bitter or bolt, it is well adapted to
both cool and warmer locations. 55 days. I
Hopi Red Dye Amaranth
Arugula
Chard Bright Lights (Beta vulgaris) Chard
is a member of the beet family. The upright
stems of this selection are a rainbow of
colors both pastel and vivid. The large
leaves are somewhat savoyed. Beautiful in
the garden and on the plate. 60-65 days. E
Greens
Detroit Dark Red Beet
Bright Lights Chard
Our northern, upland garden produces an
abundance of excellent quality leafy crops.
They are listed individually, but we’ve
combined them here so you can compare
them side by side.
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Buttercrunch Classic little Bibb
type lettuce. Lightly savoyed, crisp and
tender leaves. Prefers cool conditions to
stay sweet. Dependable crop. Holds well in
refrigerator. 55-60 days. I
Marvel of Four Seasons A butterhead
lettuce with moderately savoyed leaves
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Mesclun Mix This greens mix has four
lettuces (Buttercrunch, Red Sails, Romaine
and Salad Bowl) and four gourmet greens
(Arugula, Mizuna, Osaka Purple Mustard
and Radicchio). Moderately spicy. With
shade, the mix will ripen fairly evenly.
Harvest over several weeks. 40-50 days. H
Mizuna (Brassica rapa) This spicy green
has a unique flavor. Comes up quickly and
can be grown in succession plantings.
Frilly leaves are light green. Can be used in
salads or brazed. 40 days. H
Buttercrunch Lettuce
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) The queen of
spring greens, tender and light. We have
five varieties for you to choose from.
Buttercrunch
(See
photo
description on previous page.)
and
Marvel of Four Seasons (See photo
and description on previous page.)
Red Sails (See description on
previous page.)
Salad Bowl (See description on
previous page.)
Red Salad Bowl (See description
on previous page.)
Radicchio (Cichorium intybus) This
member of the chicory plant forms its
traditional little purple and white heads in
the second year. But the first year leaves
are not as bitter, and can be cut as loose
leaves for any salad mix. H
Spinach-Bloomsdale (Spinacia oleracea)
This is the original strain that has existed
for hundreds of years. Lightly savoyed,
dark green leaves are easy to clean and
tasty fresh, steamed or frozen. Slow to bolt
but prefers cool weather. Fall planted crops
can be overwintered with protection. 50-55
days. E
Tatsoi (Brassica rapa) Dark green, spoonshaped leaves atop pure white stalks. It
looks and tastes like Bok Choy, only it is
spreading rather than upright, and has less
stalk and more leaf. Often used in stir fry.
Very cold hardy. 50 days. H
Amaranth-Hopi Red Dye (See description
above)
Arugula (See description above)
Vegetables (continued)
Red Sails Lettuce
Red Salad Bowl
Salad Bowl Lettuce
Mesclun Mix
Marvel of Four Seasons
Salad Bowl A seriously lobed and
frilly mound of lime green leaves. Great for
a dash of bright color in salad mixes. High
yielding, large heads. Very tender and
mild tasting. Heat resistant. 55-60 days. I
Red Salad Bowl The same
delicious and tender frilly mound as the
green variety only deep burgundy. Same
heat resistance and harvest window. I
Mizuna
End of Greens Section
Bloomsdale Spinach
Radicchio
Tatsoi
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Vegetables (continued)
Melon (Cucumis melo)
Cantaloupe A descendant of the
heirloom variety Granite, it has classic
cantaloupe flavor. Slightly oval, mediumlarge fruits with heavy netting. Holds well
on the vine before going soft. Bright orange
flesh.. 80 days. E L
Charantais A French melon with
an intense and complex bouquet of scent
and flavor. Very sweet. Small, round fruit
with a blue-green skin, slightly ribbed.
Flesh is deep orange with a small seed
cavity. A half melon is a perfect serving
size. 75 days. E L
Pea-Sugar Snap (Pisum sativum) A multipurpose pea, which can be picked early as
snow peas, let it grow for a sugary snap
pea treat, or let fill out without getting
tough, and use as sweet petite peas. 45
days. F
Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Anaheim Mild heat in this chili
pep-per. Harvested green for stuffing or
roasting. Robust upright plants produce an
abundance of fruits. 75 days. E L
Vegetables (continued)
Sugar Snap Pea
Quinoa-Rainbow (Chenopodium quinoa)
This heirloom South American grain was
originally grown high in the Andes. It is a
relative of lambsquarter. Good cold
tolerant. It has high protein and does not
need to be combined with legumes as it is
not a cereal. In higher rainfall areas it can
be grown without irrigation. 70 days. H
Anaheim Pepper
Green Bell This descendant of
California Wonder bell pepper ripens to
red faster for short seasons. Longer shape.
Thick walled and disease resistant.75-80
days. E L
Bell Pepper
Honeydew Luscious light green
flesh in a medium sized, smooth-skinned
melon. Juicy and sweet. Medium sized
vines. 90 days. E L
Cayenne Pepper
Mesclun Mix (See description and photo
on opposite page.)
Radicchio (Cichorium intybus) This
member of the chicory plant forms its
traditional little purple and white heads in
the second year. But the first year leaves
are not as bitter, and can be cut as loose
leaves for any salad mix. H
Spinach-Bloomsdale (Spinacia oleracea)
This is the original strain that has existed
for hundreds of years. Lightly savoyed,
dark green leaves are easy to clean and
tasty fresh, steamed or frozen. Slow to bolt
but prefers cool weather. Fall planted crops
can be overwintered with protection. 50-55
days. E
Mizuna (Brassica rapa) (See description
and photo on opposite page.)
Onion (Allium cepa)
Granite Cantaloupe
Charantais Melon
Copra Former hybrid has been
grown in our garden for 15 years. We have
saved seed true to type over the years. It’s
the best storage onion we have ever
grown. Narrow necks dry down well.
Long day type. 105 days. H L
Red Globe Another former hybrid
that we have grown for almost 20 years,
using the same selection technique as
Copra. Medium sized, round, deeply
colored
onion.
Sweet
and
crisp.
Moderately good keeper. Intermediate day
type, but still performs well in northern
climates. 110 days. H L
Walla Walla A mild sweet summer
onion. Medium to large round globes.
Light brown skin, white flesh. Intermediate
day type. 110 days. H L
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Italian Sweet Pepper
Early Jalapeno Pepper
Cayenne A great classic hot
pepper, 6 in. long thin shape. Harvested
red for best flavor. Prolific producer. 80
days. E L
Italian Sweet A long, pointed
pepper that is sweet, not hot! For a mild
chili relleno. Usually picked green, but full
red will have more full flavor. 80 days. E L
Honeydew Melon
Red Globe Onion
Copra Onion
Walla Walla Onion
Jalapeno This is an early strain,
bred for shorter seasons. Still needs hot
weather to bring out the heat in these 2-3
in. round-nose fruits. Usually picked when
green. Compact plants ripen many fruits
over the season. 65-70 days. E L
Pumpkin Small Sugar (Cucerbita pepo)
This 4-6 lb. pie pumpkin has less
stringiness, and sweet, flavorful flesh. Dark
orange rind and flesh. Sets several fruits
per vine. 110 days. A L
Small Sugar Pumpkin
Bloomsdale Spinach
Radicchio
Rainbow Quinoa
Squash
Acorn (Cucerbita pepo) A descendant
of Table King, it has a more rounded form
than long. Dark green rind, with deep ribs
and pointed on one end. Long keeper. Fin5
Vegetables (continued)
ishes in the field earlier than other winter
squash. 90-100 days. A L
Buttercup (Cucurbita maxima) A
dark green winter squash with a characteristic shape like a wheel of cheese. About
6-8 inches across and about 5 inches tall.
Vines are moderately long. Thick dry meat.
Stores well. 95 days A L
Butternut (Cucurbita moschata)
This traditional bell-shaped, tan-skinned
winter squash has moist orange flesh, with
a small seed cavity. Stores well. 100-110
days. A L
Crookneck (Cucurbita pepo) Easy to grow.
Semi-bush form. Bright lemon yellow with
the characteristic bulge at the bottom, and
curved neck at the top. Pick when small
and tender.55 days. A L
Acorn Squash
Hubbard (Cucurbita maxima)
The Blue Ballet strain produces 4-6 lb.
grey-blue teardrop-shaped fruits. Fiberless,
moist flesh is bright orange and sweeter
than a large Hubbard. 2 to 4 fruits per vine.
Stores well. 95-100 days. A L
Red Kuri (Cucurbita maxima)
Looks like a small Hubbard, only deep redorange. The firm flesh has a very mellow
chestnut-like flavor. Developed in Japan,
this variety is a wonderful addition to the
winter squash medley. 90-100 days. A L
Sweet Dumpling (Cucurbita
pepo) A small fruited winter squash,
ridged like an Acorn but with a flat bottom
and striped like a Delicata. Moist sweet
flesh and good for stuffing. 90-100 days. A
Zucchini-Black Beauty (Cucurbita pepo) We’ve had this strain for over 20
years. Dark green smooth rind on long
slim fruits. The vigorous bush type is
somewhat prickly. Check frequently as
they grow fast. 45-50 days. A L
Buttercup Squash
Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica) This
green variety is easy to grow. It is both
sweet and tart with a mild citrus-like
flavor. Sprawling vine sets a hundred
fruits. Leaves are poinsettia shaped. This is
the main ingredient in salsa verde. Semideterminate. 65-70 days. E L
Red Kuri Squash
Brandywine Tomato
Cherry Tomato Mix
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)
Brandywine This big, pinkishred, heirloom variety brings just the right
balance of sweetness and tomato flavor.
Fruits can weigh a pound or more. Large
plant. Potato leaf type. Indeterminate. 8085 days. E L
Cherry-Mix This is a combination of red, orange, yellow and purple
cherry tomatoes as well as grape and pear.
Big plants produce prolific and sweet
treats. Indeterminate. 65 days. E L
Cherry-Yellow These are a low
acid form of the red cherry tomato. They
can even be dried and are almost as sweet
as dried fruit. Indeterminate, 65 days. E L
Red Cherry Tomato
Yellow Cherry Tomato
Roma A descendant of San
Marzano, this paste tomato is elongated,
firm and meaty. Flavor intensifies with
cooking. Plants are fairly compact. No
trellis required, but will produce several
pickings. 80-85 days. E L
Turnip Purple Top (Brassica rapa) This is
an heirloom dating back to the 19th
century. Nice 3-4 in. round roots. The top
of the root develops a deep purple color,
while the bottom stays snow white. They
are a nice addition to the winter vegetable
medley. Stores well. 55-60 days. H
Crookneck Squash
Delicata
(Cucurbita
pepo)
Zeppelin-shaped fruits. Cream colored
rind with green ribs. Flesh is fine texture
and about ¾ in. thick. Perfect for stuffing.
Vines up to 10 ft. long. Prolific. Good
keeper. 90-100 days. A L
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looks and tastes like Bok Choy, only it is
spreading rather than upright, and has less
stalk and more leaf. Very cold hardy. Often
used in stir fry. 50 days. H
Cherry-Red Little round mouthfuls of summer joy. The classic sweet salad
item or just eat them plain. Indeterminate.
65 days. E L
Delicata Squash
Butternut Squash
Vegetables (continued)
Roma Tomato
Sweet Dumpling Squash
Purple Top Turnip
Zucchini Squash
Acorn Squash
Tomatillo
Tatsoi (Brassica rapa) Dark green, spoonshaped leaves atop pure white stalks. It
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Culinary Herbs (continued)
Culinary Herb Seed
Some of these are annuals, others are
perennials. All are well adapted to our
Zone 5a conditions. The perennials are also
available as live plants. Look for the L for
live plant availability and order from our
nursery stock catalog..
Basil-Genovese
(Osimum
basilicum)
Annual. This is the classic pesto basil. The
rich, complex flavor never fails to please.
We harvest repeatedly all summer for
market and frozen pesto. The plant is
average sized, with stout, upright stems.
The leaves are deep green. 65-75 days. J L
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Perennial.
This onion-like flavored herb is the all-time
favorite topping for baked potatoes. It has
round hollow leaves. It forms a small,
slow-spreading mound and lives for years.
Can be cut to the ground many times, and
grows right back. Purple blooms in spring
are decorative. H L
Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) Annual.
Used in ethnic cuisines from Mexico to
China. It has a strong, unique flavor. The
flat, toothed leaves look like parsley.
Prefers cool conditions. Seeds are the spice
coriander. Usually one harvest. 55 days. H
Cilantro
Some of our medicinals are cultivated in a
garden setting. Others are natives from
which we sustainably harvest seed for the
sake of biodiversity. Germination rates
vary widely. Check packet directions for
proper seeding density.
Dill
Garlic See the Edible Bulbs in our nursery
stock catalog for a full description of our
garlic varieties. We have softneck varieties,
which tend to be milder, and hardneck
varieties, which are more full-flavored.
They are all food grade, so they may be
eaten as well as planted.
Marjoram (Origanum majorana) Annual.
A much underutilized culinary herb. Sweet
and fragrant. Heat loving from the
Mediterranean region. Small, grey-green
leaves on small spreading plants. Can be
used as a garden border. 75-80 days. J
Oregano-Greek
(Oreganum
hirtum)
Perennial. This type of oregano is intensely
flavored and holds up when dried. Small
round leaves on stalks rising from slowly
spreading
mounds.
Harvest
before
flowering for best flavor. J L
Medicinal Herb Seed
Flat Leaf Italian Parsley
German Winter Thyme
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
Curly Moss Traditional variety.
Densely curled leaves. Good for bunching
and garnish. Can be used fresh or dried.
Stays green long after harvest. Full
flavored and full of nutrients. 75 days. H
Flat Leaf Italian Annual. Flat
leaves are held upright for easy harvest.
High in iron, calcium, vitamins A, C and K.
Seasoning for vegetable dishes and soups.
75-80 days. H
Thyme-German Winter (Thymus vulgaris)
Perennial. Short stature plant suitable for
landscape borders, culinary delights or
medicinal use. Good winter hardiness. J L
Dill (Anethum graveolens) Annual. Tall
feathery plants with a lovely fragrance that
holds when dried. Slow to bolt, especially
if planted in partial shade. This variety is a
cross between Mammoth and Bouquet.
Great for pickles. 55-60 days. H
Also check out our sister catalogs on the
website for Nursery Stock--where you will
find our live plant selection--and our
Herbal Products for dried herbs and
extracts. We have done the work for you
and many items are ready for use.
We also have dried, sifted culinary herbs in
recyclable glass spice bottles; they are a
nice addition to your pantry cupboard.
Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus) An
annual, this herb is reputed to enhance
breast milk production. Sprawling plant
with thorny, light-green leaves and lemon
yellow blooms. Blooms all season. Use
gloves to harvest. 70-80 days. E
Burdock
(Artium
lappa)
Biennial,
commonly thought of as a weed. The root
is a medicinal, and eaten as a vegetable in
Asia. It is reputed to clear the blood of
toxins. The large, rhubarb-like leaves form
a huge mound. 90 days. E
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Annual.
This classic orange, double flower blooms
all summer long. Sun loving, frost tolerant,
an excellent cut flower. Very adaptable. 70
days. H L
Garlic
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) Perennial. Easy to
grow, drought tolerant herb. Not just a
euphoric for cats, also used as a digestive
aid and makes a mint-like tea.2-3 in. lobed
leaves on upright, square stems. Good for
beneficials. 75 days. I L
Marjoram
Chamomile-German (Matricaria recutita)
A wonderful soothing herb tea made from
Genovese Basil
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Chives
End of Culinary Herb Section
Greek Oregano
Curly Moss Parsley
the daisy-like flowers. Feathery, bright9
Medicinal Herbs (continued)
green foliage. Blooms all season though may die
out in extreme heat. Self-seeds.
60-70 days. J L
Lemon Balm (Mellisa officinalis) Perennial.
Soothing lemon scent and taste. Substitute for
lemon grass in recipes. The rounded, lobed
leaves are lime green. If let go to bloom the tiny
flowers are lemon yellow. Mounding habit. J L
Blue Vervain
Black Cohosh
Yarrow
Calendula
Cosmos-Picotee (Cosmos sulphureus)
Annual. Single, daisy like flowers. Bi- and
tricolors in a mix of white, pastel pinks and
purples to deep magenta. Lacy foliage on
tall plants. Excellent cut flower blooms
from June to frost. Attracts beneficial
insects. 75 days. H L
Blessed Thistle
Echinacea purpurea
Bachelor Buttons
Horehound
Daisy
Burdock
Calendula
Munstead Lavender
Lemon Balm
Marshmallow (Althea officinalis) Perennial.
Looks like hollyhock with smaller flowers which
are pale pink. Round leaves form a basal rosette.
Root is used for urinary tract health. H L
Catnip
German Chamomile
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) Perennial. The
easiest Echinacea to grow. It is more robust and
adaptable than angustifolia, with higher root
yields. The plants are taller and showier. 3-4 in.
purple blooms are the characteristic cone-flower
shape in the center. Blooms second season. G L
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) Perennial
garden plant. This is the source of the traditional
horehound candy. It has fuzzy, grey-green
foliage in a slightly spreading mound. Harvest
when tops begin to flower. I L
Tulsi (Holy Basil) (Ocimum sanctum) Annual.
This is a different species than culinary basil. It
is used in Ayervedic medicine. Heavenly sweet
smell and taste. Used for tea. Bluish green
leaves. Loves sun and heat. 60-65 days. I L
Vervain (Verbena hastata) Perennial plant. It is a
slender plant topped with tiny violet flowers on
multiple spikes. It has several traditional
medicinal uses. Likes good moisture and
drainage. I L
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Native perennial.
Feathery leaves in a basal rosette with an umbel
of tiny, white, fragrant flowers. Flowers contain
high concentrations of an essential oil reputed to
be an antiseptic and analgesic. J
Lavender Munstead (Lavedula angustifolia)
This seed is fourth generation north central
Washington grown. Nicely
acclimatized to this dry, sunny zone 5 region.
Naturally low germination rate, even when
stratified. Medium lavender blooms in midsummer. Medium sized bushes bloom the
second season. I L
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Marshmallow
Tulsi (Holy Basil)
End of Herb Section
Flowers
Our flowers are a mix of annuals and
perennials. Many of our perennials are also
available as one year old nursery stock,
and therefore a head start and will bloom
the same year as planted.
We also have flowers that provide food for
pollinators such as bees, butterflies and
birds.
These selections provide both beauty and a
boost to the biodiversity in the garden
ecosystem.
Bachelor Buttons (Centaurea cyanus) This
variety of the traditional cottage garden
flower is a true cornflower blue. Easy to
grow. Adapts to a range of soil conditions.
65-70 days. H
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Annual.
This classic orange, double flower blooms
all summer long. Sun loving, but frost
tolerant. Makes an excellent cut flower. 70
days. H L
Gloriosa (Rudbeckia hirta) Perennial.
Glorious, bicolor single daisy with earth
red petal centers fading to bright orangeyellow tips. Fuzzy leaves on 3-4’ tall stout
stems. Blooms in second season. I L
Shasta
(Chrysanthemum
superbum)
Perennial. The traditional white single
daisy. 3-4 in. across. Excellent cut flower.
Blooms from mid-summer to frost. Large
mound of dark green, serrated leaves.
Blooms in second season. I L
Zulu Prince (Venidium fastuosum
var. alba) Annual. Grown as an annual due
to its frost sensitivity, the single white
flower has central rings of red and brown
around a black center. Flowers close at
night. Grey-green foliage on a small,
spreading mound. Thrives in heat and
drought. 80 days. H L
Picotee Cosmos
Gloriosa Daisy
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Flowers (continued)
Flowers (continued)
early summer. Lives many years. Blooms
begin in the second year. J L
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Annuals.
Echinacea purpurea
Shasta Daisy
Apricot Hollyhock
Iceland Poppy
Midnight Sun A rich, deep maroon.
Flowers are 6-8 in. with a black center.
Several flowers per stalk. Beautiful border
planting. 85-90 days. G L
Zulu Prince Daisy
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) Perennial.
The easiest of the Echinaceas to grow. It is
more
robust
and
adaptable
than
angustifolia, with higher root yields for the
medicinal. The plants are taller and
showier. 3-4 in. purple blooms have the
characteristic coneflower shape in the
center. Blooms second season. G L
Oriental Poppy
Hot Pink Ruffles Hollyhock
Maroon Hollyhock
Apricot Tall, traditional cottage garden
flower, this strain has apricot orange petals
with a deep, rose-pink throat. Blooms can
be 4 in. across. Short lived perennial.
Blooms mid-summer to frost, starting the
second year. E L
Hot Pink Ruffles An intensely
pink, slightly ruffled single flower that has
huge blooms up to 5 in. A selection from
our Mixed Pinks group. E L
Maroon A seriously dark red,
almost black single bloom. Truly rich color
to mix with the lighter tones. E L
Giant Sunflower
Poppy
Bread Seed (Papaver somniferum)
Annual. A blue-violet poppy with huge
seed pods that contain large amounts of
edible poppy seeds. Blooms are high above
the foliage. Harvest pods when they have
dried to a grey-brown and put in a paper
bag. Seeds will shake out when ripe. 80-90
days. J
Hollyhock (Althea rosea) Perennials.
Mauve Hollyhock
Yellow Hollyhock
Marigold French Brocade (Tagetes patula)
Prolific, multicolor, full double blooms 1 ½
to 2 in. across. Blooms all summer and into
fall. Short stature makes it a good border
planting. Likes heat and sun. Will tolerate
a light frost. 60-70 days. H
Mauve Lavender-blue tones make
this strain an unusual color for hollyhock.
Bright yellow throat provides bi-color
contrast. E L
Yellow Seed collected from a
Tonasket, WA garden. Bright yellow
flowers 3-4 in. across. Throats can be
almost lime green. E L
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Field Poppy
Giant These enormous sun-yellow
orbs can reach 16 in. across. Provides
plenty of food for birds or people. Makes a
great background border. Large, heartshaped leaves climb the 10 ft. stalks. 80-85
days. C L
French Brocade Marigold
Bread Seed Poppy
Field (Papaver rhoeas) Annual.
Delightful, self-seeding annual poppy.
Shades of red and pink, also bicolors and
semi-doubles. Go dormant with the high
heat of summer. Good for naturalizing. 6580 days. J
Iceland Annual. (Papaver nudicale)
Perennial in mild climates, grown as an
annual in colder regions. A pure pink, with
black markings in the center. Grey-green
foliage. This strain was saved when the
local coop was remodeled and this area
scraped clean. 80-90 days. J
Oriental
(Papaver
orientalis)
Perennial poppy. Deep orange, crepepaper petals with black markings. Large,
fuzzy/prickly leaves die back for the
season after bloom. Blooms profusely in
Tigers Eye A beautiful bi-color,
poly-headed sunflower. Some are half
doubles. A true delight. 85-95 days. G L
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) Annuals.
Jewel Popular cut flower. This mix
contains a wide range of bright tones and
pastels. Blooms are on tall upright stems.
Moderate plant size. Best color in full sun.
70-75 days. G L
Persian Carpet Bi- and tricolor double
blooms, ranging from light yellow through
oranges to deep rust and maroon. Smaller
stature than most zinnias, it makes a good
border. Sunny locations give best color. 7075 days. G L
Midnight Sun Sunflower
Tiger’s Eye Sunflower
Jewel Zinnia
Persian Carpet Zinnia
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About Us
Index
About our Products
Culinary Herb Seeds
Flower Seeds
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Vegetable Seeds
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Medicinal Herb Seeds
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Services and Classes Back Cover
Heart of the Highlands is a company committed to ecological balance and quality
production. As well as the nursery stock, seed and herbal products produced at
the Heartland farm in the Okanogan Highlands, the informational services
Pricing
provided are tailored to natural, organic practices.
We offer high-quality products at reasonable prices direct to the consumer.
The price for vegetable and herb seed packets is $2.50.
Classes and Retreats
The price for flower seed packets is $2.00.
There is some variation in the number of seeds per packet depending on seed size and/or
plant size. We try to include enough seed for a large garden planting for at least one year.
The Heartland farm is designed to showcase a variety of production practices for
All seeds will last for multiple seasons unless specified in the directions. The chart below
cultivated crops as well as ecosystem management of farm/forest interface. It also
will tell you what the seed count is:
utilizes other sustainable strategies such as season extension and renewable energy
A-25
F-90
use.
B-40
G-100
C-50
H-125
D-60
I-150
E-75
J-150-200
L-Available as
There are camping facilities and intern housing options for longer term learning
live plant
opportunities.
There are also free events and farm Open House activities as well as numerous one
Hopi Red Dye Amaranth
day workshops on such topics as:
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Biodiversity

Biological Control of Pests
All orders are prepaid by cash, check or PayPal. We don’t accept debit, credit or bitcoin at

Herb Production and Processing
this time.

Role of Organic Matter in Soil Health
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Seed Saving
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& many others
Payment
Shipping
If you are out of area and we are shipping your order, please don’t mail cash; we’d hate for
it to be lost. We ship all seeds through the U S Post Office in the following manner:
Order Size
Packaging
Shipping & Handling
1-4 pkts.
Envelope first class
$4.00
4-25 pkts. (if they fit)
Small box priority mail
$7.50
>25 pkts.
Medium box priority mail
$14.00
If a package is damaged in transit, please contact us promptly so that we can file a claim
and replace the lost product.
Our Guarantee
We test our seeds for germination to make sure they meet federal standards of quality. However if they
don’t perform as expected, let us know as soon as possible so that we may replace the packet or provide
a refund. We value your feedback. We like to have satisfied customers. This is the limitation of remedy.
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Call for details of these events.
We look forward to a long and healthy relationship with you and our
beautiful and abundant planet.