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This is an old Japanese heirloom, cultivated for hundreds of years. Futtsu Black Early squash forms decorative and tasteful pumpkin-like fruits of medium size. A typical fruit from this unusual and highly prized squash weighs around 1.5kg (3 lbs). The fruits start out round and dark green — almost black — with deep ribs and some wrinkles. As they mature the fruits turn dusky grey-brown, and the nutty flavour and sweetness really improve. Cutting into this remarkable fruit releases a strong scent of cantaloupe. The squash will keep for months in storage. Plants grow 80-140cm (32-55") wide, so provide lots of space as well as fertile soil. The fruits are eminently decorative for fall displays. -
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Matures in 60 days. The standard summer squash was introduced in the 1920s. Plants are productive very early and produce until feeze-up if kept picked. Best eaten when under 20cm. Black Beauty zucchini seeds are a great variety for freezing. Black Beauty zucchini is a 20th Century heirloom that won the All-American Selections prize back in 1957. It was first introduced to American market growers in the 1920s. Direct sow or transplant in late May or early June when the soil is warm. For transplants, start seeds indoors in late April or early May. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 25-35°C. Seeds should sprout in 7-14 days. -
Over 100 years old, this 1902 introduction was an immediate hit because the plants ripened perfect fruits dramatically earlier than other varieties. It became the common market eggplant of today. Harvested fresh, however, makes all the difference. -
Annual flowering plant grows up to 30-80 cm. Beautiful black double flowers, diameter 3-4 cm Blooms from June until frost. Use for group plantings and flower beds. Common Name-Cornflower Bachelor's Button -
Hardy annual. Dainty, fully double blooms in deepest maroon, almost black, edged in brilliant white. The margins of the petals are heavily frilled, and the overall effect is one of great dignity and refinement, yet stunning beauty. The 2-3 cm blooms are sweetly fragrant. Makes a fine cut flower but really shines in a massed planting. Compact plants, the flowers are held above the grass-like foliage, reaching about a foot in height. -
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Bitter melon seeds are also known as ku gua, Goya, Karela. Scrape the white seeds and pith out of this warty vegetable, and chop into bite-size pieces for use in soups and stir-fries. Fruits grow straight when allowed to hang as they mature, so provide trellis support in the warmest available spot. Plants are most productive in a greenhouse or up against a south-facing wall. Don't let the name "bitter melon" put you off. The flesh of Jade Dragon is similar to a cucumber or melon, just not sweet. It absorbs other flavours well, and is considered a cooling vegetable in Chinese medicine, so it balances well with chiles. Early June: Pregerminate seeds by soaking them in warm water for 24 hours. a.k.a Momordica Charantia -
Annual flowering plant grows 60-70cm (24-28in.) tall. Decorative, beautiful, large, white flowers, diameter 12-13cm (5-5.5in.). Blooms from early summer to fall. Use for flower beds, borders and cuttings. -
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A rare indeterminate heirloom cherry, the plant grows 150-180cm in height for open ground and greenhouses. Round, sweet very delicious, fragrant, purple-black tomatoes, weight 50-80 grams. High yielding and fruits until fall. -
Annual Sweet Pea Bijou Mix is a dwarf type with large flowers in shades of white, rose, pink, scarlet, lavender, and blue. It has a long flowering period and is excellent for beds, borders, and containers. -
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Biennial flowering plant, growth up to 15-25 cm Large flowers, diameter 6-7 cm, yellow color with brown edges. Bloom in the second year from spring to autumn -
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Heirloom from Italy. Celeriac seeds are easy to grow and harvest. The big white root has few external markings and grows vigorously. Flavour hovers between a mild celery and parsley and it has the consistency of a potato. Celeriac is surprisingly versatile and makes a fantastic puree that matches well with other root vegetables. Or try dicing some and adding to winter soups. Add some to stir-fries, or sliced thin in a scalloped or gratin dish. Try cutting some raw celeriac thinly into matchsticks or small cubes, and pickling them in some sweet vinegar. The firm texture of pickled celeriac adds crunch and a bright flavour to salads and stews. -
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Mid-season iceberg variety (55-75 days). Round, closed, loose head, weight 150-250 grams with yellow-green leaves, very wavy with a sweet taste. Resistant to bolting, suitable for summer cultivation in open ground as well as in spring in greenhouses. Use fresh. -
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This is a stunning and very interesting dark red carrot! The red colour comes from lycopene, the same substance found in tomatoes, well known as an anti-oxidant and reputed to have cancer-preventing properties. Lovely sweet, strong flavour, great eaten raw, but perhaps best served lightly cooked as the colour intensifies and the lycopene becomes more readily assimilated. Wonderful for adding colour to all your cooking and now firmly established as one of our favourites. -
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Mid-season (80-85 days) Heirloom variety. Very delicious yellow-orange melons with white, crispy, juicy, and very sweet flesh, weight 2.5-3kg (5.5-6.5 lbs.). Variety has good resistance to diseases. Use fresh. -
Dahlia looking Zinnia with long, thick stems with fully double large dahlia flowers. Healthy plants with excellent yield potential. Perfect for the professional looking bouquets. A mixture of 11 colours on sturdy 75 cm plants. -
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Mid-season variety (140-160 days). Fruiting period 45-55 days. Bush growth up to 45-50 cm (18-20 in.). Conical, smooth, yellow to red fruits, weight 60-90g (2-3 oz.), length 8-11 cm (3-4 in.). Excellent taste with a tender and juicy flesh. -
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Early (85-105 days), high-yielding variety. Indeterminate Tomato plant grows up to 120 cm height. A unique, heart-shaped, creamy-white fruits weigh 300-400 grams. Dense, white-pink flesh with a pleasant, delicate, slightly sweet, cherry flavor taste. Good resistance to diseases. -
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Early (25-28 days) open pollinated Ukrainian variety for open ground and greenhouses. Round, carmine-red radishes. White tender, juicy, crispy flesh with an excellent, slightly sharp taste. -
Annual flowering plant grows up to 80 cm tall. Beautiful, white Flowers, diameter 2 cm. Blooms 80 days after germination in the evening and cloudy weather with a very pleasant aroma. Heat-loving and drought-resistant. -
Annual flowering plant grows up to 80 cm tall. Beautiful, red flowers, diameter 2 cm. Blooms 80 days after germination in the evening and cloudy weather with a very pleasant aroma. Heat-loving and drought-resistant. -
Annual flowering plant grows up to 80 cm tall. Beautiful, pink Flowers, diameter 2 cm. Blooms 80 days after germination in the evening and cloudy weather with a very pleasant aroma. Heat-loving and drought-resistant. -
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This is a standard mainstay of fall and winter harvest daikon radishes from Japan. The enormous roots can grow to 30-38cm (12-15") long and 6-8cm (2.5-3.25") in diameter. They keep very well as the soil cools down into early winter, and then they store well after harvest. The flesh is mild and crunchy, and very nice in pickles and kimchi. Beauty Harbin Daikon Winter Radishes are for July and August sowing. -
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Early variety (21-15 days). Rose-red, oval root weight 15-25g (0.5-0.9 oz.). White, juicy, flesh with a slightly sharp flavor. The variety has an excellent yield and is resistant to bolting. -
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Early (96-105 days), high-yielding Heirloom variety. Indeterminate tomato plant grows 150-190cm height. Heart-shaped, crimson with pink, big, very delicious tomatoes, weight 350-600 grams. Long fruiting period and resistance to late blight. -
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Early (80-85 days) heirloom variety. Conical, rich-orange, short carrots, 13-15cm long. Excellent taste and very good resistance against diseases. -
Calendula is actually short-lived tender perennials that are grown as annuals in Canada. Large 10 cm orange double blooms. They flower generously through the summer on well-branched plants that grow to 50 cm in height. Calendula is also known as the pot marigold and grows nicely in containers! One of the easiest flowers to grow. Try using petals in salads. Pick when in full bloom to dry for homemade teas, soaps, and calendula cream. Calendula is a versatile plant that can be used for it's culinary and healing properties and for long-lasting cut flowers. -
Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) Easy-to-grow from flower seed, Balloon Flowers are an old-fashioned favorite, and they are as lovely in the garden as they are in the vase. This flower has unique star-shaped blue blossoms, and it blooms late summer and into the fall. Platycodon Grandiflorus has been around forever. The buds form like balloons and then grow until the right time to pop open and form the lovely star-shaped flower. Balloon Flower plants are very hardy perennials that can withstand periods of drought, and they are rarely bothered by disease or insect problems making them virtually a maintenance-free perennial.
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Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) Easy-to-grow from flower seed, Balloon Flowers are an old-fashioned favorite, and they are as lovely in the garden as they are in the vase. This flower has unique star-shaped blue blossoms, and it blooms late summer and into the fall. Platycodon Grandiflorus has been around forever. The buds form like balloons and then grow until the right time to pop open and form the lovely star-shaped flower. Balloon Flower plants are very hardy perennials that can withstand periods of drought, and they are rarely bothered by disease or insect problems making them virtually a maintenance-free perennial.
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Lettuce variety for year-round fresh growing at home (25-30 days). Produce a small, dense rosette dark red, curly leaves without bitterness. For continuous harvest it is recommended to sow a few seeds every 10-12 days. Use fresh. -
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Lettuce variety for year-round fresh growing at home (25-30 days). Produce a small, dense rosette of light green, curly leaves without bitterness. For a continuous harvest, it is recommended to sow a few seeds every 10-12 days. Use fresh. -
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35-45 days-Mild green leaves are supported by thick, sweet, white stalks that are mild and juicy. In summer, plant Taiwan Pac Choi seeds in short rows and harvest them promptly before it bolts. Plant again at the end of summer for fall and early winter harvests. Taiwan Pac Choi seeds do not need warm soil to germinate, and they will grow into winter if given some frost protection. Try growing it under a cloche tunnel or cold frame and harvest until about December. Then start new rows around the end of February. Taiwan Pac Choi is great raw or cooked in stir-fries and soups. -
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The freshly picked Baby Pak Choi has such a lovely flavour it often ends up in a spring salad bowl instead of the traditional uses of stir-fires and soups. This baby variety of Pak Choi rapidly produces cute and chubby mini heads have crispy pastel stalks and deep green leaves and are ready to eat in record time. Perfect for both spring or fall planting, and very ornamental in neat garden beds or rows, the 15-20 cm compact, vase-shaped heads are mild, sweet, and crunchy. This fast, easy to grow vegetable makes wonderful quick stir-fries, or braise it for a succulent side dish. -
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A mix of small-leaved varieties of lettuce, with different shapes and colors (25-30 days). Forms a small, compact rosette with soft, buttery, and crispy leaves. The high content of natural vitamins and minerals. Grows well in open ground and indoor. -
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Heirloom Carrots are some of the premier baby carrots available. Bright orange, these heirloom carrots grow about 9 cm long. Each sweet carrot is crisp with a tender core. Their small size lets them grow well in containers, as well as out in the garden. Little fingers are a Nantes type of carrot. Bred in France, they develop their characteristic orange colour earlier than other varieties, these carrots can be harvested early at 8-9cm. Don't let them stay in the ground beyond around 68 days from sprouting or they begin to lose their unique gourmet flavour and texture. -
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Mild and sweet white beet. Produces very round, uniform roots to harvest as a baby beet or as a mature beet. Avalanche produces mild, very sweet beets with nice white colour both on skin and flesh. Avalanche lacks the reddish skin and bitter aftertaste that other beets possess. Healthy tops have good resistance to foliar diseases. Avalanche produces consistently large, round roots with clean, vigorous tops. A great beet for daily juicing. Try juicing the whole beet it with broccoli, carrots, and apple. Very slow to go woody. 50 days to harvest at 8 cm roots. Try planting a few using our group planting method in TIP
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The Autumn King carrot is one of the more popular varieties to grow. Its split-resistant skin turns to a deep dark orange/red color as it matures. One of the largest carrots! Grows 25-30 cm long. Easy to grow in sandy soil. A favorite of many home growers. Carrots are sun-loving plants that also like the cold. Just keep them consistently watered and they'll be happy. If heavy frost is forecast, either harvest for winter storage or processing, or mulch with a thick layer of straw.