Garden Seeds

Bachelor's button, also known as "cornflower", is drought tolerant and needs little pampering. Flowers are great for cutting or drying and the edible petals are beautiful sprinkled on a salad. Bachelor's button will "naturalize"; it self-sows for another crop of flowers the following season, and birds love the seed heads! Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects.

Botanical Name: Centaurea cyanus

Family: Asteraceae

Native: Europe and Asia

Hardiness: Annual

Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, 12" wide

Variety Information: ½"–1" wide, purple, light blue, pink, and white flowers

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower

these delicate 'french filet' beans are no longer a luxury item found only in gourmet restaurants. enjoy them fresh from your garden all summer long. filet (or as the french say, haricot verts) are slender beans; pencil-thin at only ¼" in diameter and 4" long, and so tender. steam or sauté for just a minute and enjoy. easy and delicious.

Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

Days to Maturity: 58 days

Family: Fabaceae

Native: Mexico and South America

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Plant Dimensions: 12"–16" tall, 8"–10" wide, upright busy plants

Variety Information: Slender ¼" diameter, 4"¼ long, green pods with white seeds.

Type: Snap bean

Attributes: Good for Containers

You can't lose with this 1800s heirloom. 'Kentucky Wonder' (brown seeded) has wonderful, if not unsurpassed flavor. It out-produces most other pole beans with heavy crops of 9" long, gently curved, oval pods. A multi-use bean: drying, shelling and green. Stringless when young. Excellent for freezing. Good production even in hot climates. Disease resistant.

Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

Days to Maturity: 63 days

Family: Fabaceae

Native: Mexico and South America

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Plant Dimensions: 5'–7' long vines

Variety Information: 7"–9" long, ½" wide silvery-green pods; stringless when young, brown seeds. Pre-Civil War variety known then under different names, released as 'Kentucky Wonder' in 1877 by J. H. Gregory & Sons seed company. Resistant to bean common mosaic virus.

Type: Snap bean

Attributes: Disease Resistant, Heat Tolerant

Inspiring poets with its beauty, this 1800s heirloom can be enjoyed in window boxes, hanging baskets, as a ground cover, as a screen, on a trellis or fence, and decorating mailboxes and columns. You will be rewarded with lush foliage and masses of blooms all summer long in vibrant orange, yellow, and white; the colorful petals make a striking contrast to the black "eye".

Botanical Name: Thunbergia alata

Family: Acanthaceae

Native: Africa

Hardiness: Perennial USDA zones 10 and 11, otherwise grown as an annual

Plant Dimensions: 5'–8' long vine; in frost-free areas it may reach 20'.

Variety Information: 1"–1½" wide, vibrant white, yellow, and orange flowers, some with and some without a contrasting black "eye".

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower

Broccoli sprouts contain higher levels of the cancer-fighting, phytochemical sulforaphane glucosinolate than mature heads of broccoli, while also contributing vitamins A, C, and E, calcium, and fiber to the diet. Extremely versatile in the kitchen, tangy broccoli sprouts will perk up almost any dish—fresh or cooked 20 grams.

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica

Days to Maturity: 6–9 days

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Europe

even cats need their greens! this organic barley, oats, and wheat blend is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. not only does cat grass help in digestion by moving the hairballs along, but it gives them a shiny coat and freshens breath! because it's grown indoors, cat grass can be served year-round at its peak of freshness. grass is ready to eat in as little as 2 weeks! safe for dogs, too! this packet sows at least one 6" pot.

Botanical Name: Avena sativa, Triticum aestivum, Hordeum vulgare

Days to Maturity: 10 – 14 Days

Family: Poaceae

Native: Unknown; in cultivation a long time

Hardiness: Annuals

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Attributes: Good for Containers

Catnip is a multi-purpose plant. The tea is very pleasant with a lemon-mint flavor and fragrance. Along with fresh catnip planted in containers indoors year-round, catnip toys filled with dried leaves will provide your feline friends with hours of fun. But be warned; they may ignore you for a while! Catnip is very hardy and grows in almost any soil; self-sows readily. This packet sows up to 128 feet.

Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria

Family: Lamiaceae

Native: Eurasia

Hardiness: Hardy perennial in USDA zones 3 and warmer

Plant Dimensions: 3' tall and wide

Variety Information: Pale green, soft leaves that emit a characteristic, pungent, minty odor when crushed. Small white or lavender tubular flowers massed at the ends of stems in early to midsummer with scattered blooming through early fall.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Attributes: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers

Garlic chives are a versatile herb used widely in Asian cooking. When young, leaves and flower buds have a delicate aroma and a garlic flavor with hints of honey and onion. Add to stir fries, scrambled eggs, soups, and noodles, or sprinkle on meats and fish. The plant comes back every year, is good for containers and indoor growing for fresh herbs all winter long. Edible flowers are loved by bees. This packet sows up to 13 feet.

Botanical Name: Allium tuberosum

Family: Alliaceae

Native: Asia

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3–9

Plant Dimensions: 18" tall

Variety Information: Flat leaves are ¼" wide, 10"–18" long. White flowers on tubular stems bloom mid- to late summer. Garlic chives are also called Chinese chives because they are used extensively in Chinese cooking.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant

Scarlet flax is a show-off in the garden. Each brilliant red flower lasts just a day, but in profusion, they set the garden ablaze with intense color. Easy-to-grow, low maintenance plants attract pollinators and tolerate hot and dry conditions. Allow plants to go to seed, and you'll be rewarded with months and years of color. This is an ornamental flax and not intended for consumption.

Botanical Name: Linum grandiflorum

Family: Linaceae

Native: Algeria

Hardiness: Annual

Plant Dimensions: 12"–24" tall

Variety Information: 1½" diameter, crimson to scarlet with a dark center

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Spring to frost

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

This lovely mix of part shade-loving flowers gives you an extended bloom period. M. sylvatica is the traditional, 6"–8" tall forget-me-not that blooms in early spring and is perennial in USDA zones 3–8. Chinese forget-me-not (C. amabile), an annual, while not a true forget-me-not, has very similar flowers but grows 12"–24" tall and will bloom into summer. Excellent for moist, part-shade areas, as a bulb cover, or early cover for rock gardens. NOTE: Myosotis is the smaller seed; Cynoglossum is the larger.

Botanical Name: Myosotis sylvatica and Cynoglossum amabile

Family: Boraginaceae

Native: Europe & Asia

Hardiness: M. sylvatica is a perennial (short lived) in USDA zone 3–8. C. amabile is often grown as an annual or biennial.

Plant Dimensions: 6"–24" tall

Variety Information: Numerous ⅓" across, petite blue star-shaped flowers. M.sylvatica has a yellow eye, while C. amabile is completely blue. Flowers rise gracefully above plants.

Exposure: Part shade

Bloom Period: Early spring and summer

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant

Observe the monarch butterfly lifecycle right in your garden! This heirloom species provides food and habitat for monarch butterflies and is an essential host plant for their caterpillars. In summer, pink to purplish or white flowers are followed by decorative seedpods that are beautiful in dried arrangements. Robust, shrub-like perennial spreads by underground rhizomes. Native throughout much of the eastern and central United States. Sap is toxic; avoid eye/skin contact and do not ingest. 150 mg

Botanical Name: Beta and Brassica assorted species

Days to Maturity: 5–10 days

Family: SWISS CHARD, BEET: Amaranthaceae CABBAGE, KOHLRABI, PAK CHOI: Brassicaceae

Native: Africa, Europe, Asia

Hardiness: Annuals and biennials

Variety Information: The varieties in this mix are meant to be harvested at 1"–2" tall for use as crisp, tender, lively flavored, raw greens. The seedlings are varying shades of green and red.

Invite monarch butterflies and other pollinators to your garden with the stunning blooms of this robust, shrub-like heirloom perennial. Also called Greek milkweed, this species is drought tolerant when established and grows best in well-drained soils. Plants have green to silvery-green foliage and stems that are often soft and fuzzy. In summer, pink to white flowers are followed by decorative, woolly seed pods that are beautiful in dried arrangements. Native throughout much of the western United States. 150 mg.

Botanical Name: Asclepias speciosa

Family: Apocynaceae

Native: Mid-west to western US and Canada

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3-9

Plant Dimensions: 2'–4' tall on average but may reach as tall as 6'; 18" wide

Variety Information: Individual pink to white flowers ½" long, born in 4"–5" clusters

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant

Homegrown peas taste so much better than store bought! 'Oregon Sugar Pod II' produces a huge number of 4" delicious pods that are harvested and eaten when the pods are flat, before the seeds form. Short, 28" vines are easy to manage. Resists mildew, pea enation virus, and leaf roll. Excellent freezer and late-summer variety. Grow on a trellis.

Botanical Name: Pisum sativum

Days to Maturity: 60 days

Family: Fabaceae

Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual

Plant Dimensions: 28" tall

Variety Information: 4" long, stringless, crunchy pods; 2 per cluster. 'Oregon Sugar Pod II' is ery disease resistant, including mildew, pea enation virus, and leaf roll.

Type: Snow pea

Before they are full grown plants, pea shoots are a nutritious, leafy green to add to almost any of your favorite recipes. Extremely versatile, enjoy them in salads, sandwiches, soups, and stir-fries, use them for a pizza topping, or serve as an edible garnish. This packet sows up to 1 1/2 10"x20" flats.

Botanical Name: Pisum sativum

Days to Maturity: 10–20 days

Family: Fabaceae

Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual

Variety Information: Young, tender leaves and tendrils harvested at 3"–4" tall. Almost any type of garden pea can be grown for its young shoots. According to Japanese research, raw pea shoots contain high amounts of vitamins A, C, E, K, and B-6. In addition, they add fiber and contain carotenes, pigments that are high in antioxidants which have a role in protecting cells from damage. Researchers are also studying the phytochemicals found in pea shoots and think they may have a role in preventing cancer.

Fall in love with the wonderful aroma of this versatile herb. It complements meats and vegetables, brings its unique, piney flavor to breads, and blends well with other herbs. A beautiful ornamental, it grows well in containers, and pollinators love the lavender flowers. This packet sows up to 10 feet.

Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Family: Lamiaceae

Native: Africa, Asia, Europe

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 8 and warmer

Plant Dimensions: 2'–4' tall and as wide

Variety Information: Very narrow, ½"–1" long, gray-green, evergreen needle-like leaves have a piney, astringent flavor and spicy, pine aroma.

Exposure: Full sun

Attributes: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers

We put together this special mix of mild alfalfa and red clover, with just enough spicy radish to add lively flavor and texture to your sandwiches. But don't stop there! Try these sprouts in scrambled eggs, omelets, salads, and stir-fried with other vegetables—the culinary possibilities are limited only by your imagination! 50 grams.

Botanical Name: Medicago sativa subsp. sativa, Trifolium pratense, Raphanus sativus

Days to Maturity: 4–6 days

Family: ALFALFA and CLOVER: Fabaceae; RADISH: Brassicaceae

Native: RADISH: unknown; RED CLOVER: Africa, Asia, Europe; ALFALFA: W. Asia

It's no wonder that birds covet the young sunflower greens that emerge in your garden. They know how delectable they are! High in iron, calcium, protein, and healthful unsaturated fat, the greens from these black oil sunflower seeds (loved by microgreen enthusiasts for their fabulous flavor and tender texture) are a nutritious addition to just about any dish that sprouts from your imagination.

Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus

Days to Maturity: 10–20 days

Family: Asteraceae

Native: North America

Hardiness: Annual

Variety Information: Sunflower microgreens are meant to be harvested at 1"–2" tall for use as crisp, tender, succulent raw greens. Black oil sunflower seeds are commonly found in birdseed mix and used to make sunflower oil. Any variety of sunflower seed may be grown for its edible, young greens, but the black oil seed produces a very tasty, tender seedling that is often preferred by microgreen enthusiasts.