The Seed Library Catalog

Plant inside and transplant when air and soil are warm.

Planting depth: 1/4–1/2″, Spacing: 12″, Days to germ: 14–21 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Very well-drained to sandy, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: 18″ tall x 12″ wide. White blooms that close at night from midsummer to frost; deadhead for more flowers. Good in vases. Grows well in containers and hot, dry, sunny areas. South African annual.
Photo courtesy of Mrs B.

Plant outside when air and soil are cool.

Planting depth: 1/16–1/4″, Spacing: 4–8″, Days to germ: 7–14 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Very well-drained, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: (aka Cornflower) 10–36″ tall x 12–24″ wide. Blue, red, pink, and white blooms in summer. Good cut or dried flowers with edible petals. May self-sow. Easy to grow heirloom annual.
Photo courtesy of Seed Savers Exchange.

Plant inside and transplant when air and soil are warm.

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 10–14″, Days to germ: 15–30 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: 12–30″ tall x 10–20″ wide. Lavender, pink, and white balloon-shaped buds open into five-petaled jewels, followed by showy seed heads. Good cut flower. May self-sow; may re-bloom if deadheaded. East Asian perennial.
Photo courtesy of Outsidepride Seed.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1/2″, Spacing: 6-8″, Days to germ: 5-10 days, Days to harvest: 80-90 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Very well-drained, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Does not tolerate drought or cold! Grows well in containers. Aromatic leaves, edible flowers. Pinch stems for bushier plants. Heirloom Italian annual.
Photo courtesy of Victory Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 8-18″, Days to germ: 5-10 days, Days to harvest: 60 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Lemon scent, edible white flowers. Pinch stems for bushier plants. Grows well indoors or in containers. Unusual cut flower or garden plant.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 8″, Days to germ: 7-10 days, Days to harvest: 60-70 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compostWater: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Large plants with ruffled purple leaves and pink flowers. Refreshing “fruity-sweet” flavor. Unusual in bouquets and as an ornamental plant; grows well in containers. Annual.
Photo courtesy of Adaptive Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1/8″, Spacing: 4-6″, Days to germ: 5-30 days, Days to harvest: 70-80 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compostWater: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Large leaves with anise-clove flavor. Pinch off flowers for best leaf flavor or use as a garnish. Does well in containers. Fast growing annual.
Photo courtesy of Johnny’s Seeds.

Plant outside

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 3″, Days to germ: 4-10 days, Days to harvest: 50-70 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Sweet tender pods on a compact plant. Harvest at 3-5” long. Early and heavy yield. Stores well. Easy to grow; more tolerant of heat and cold than most beans.
Photo courtesy of Jung Seed

Plant outside

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 4-6″, Days to germ: 5-10 days, Days to harvest: 50-60 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: (aka Landreth or Idelight) Stringless 6” beans on a compact plant. Eat fresh, steam or can. Does well in containers. Early and heavy yields. Heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant outside

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 2″, Days to germ: 4-10 days, Days to harvest: 60-90 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Vigorous 10 ft. vines will need support. Green and purple pods when fresh; spotted tan and brown when dried. Harvest frequently. Easy to grow heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of High Mowing Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant when air and soil are warm.

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 18–24″, Days to germ: 5–15 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: 24–32″ tall x 10–18″ wide. Pink, rose, and burgundy summer flowers attract bees and butterflies. Aromatic foliage. Good cut flowers. Perennial native to the eastern U.S.; needs regular water.
Photo courtesy of Stocks & Green.

Plant inside and transplant when air and soil are warm.

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 12–18″, Days to germ: 7–14 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: 24–48″ tall x 24–36″ wide. Lavender blooms from midsummer to fall. Good cut flowers with edible petals, fragrant leaves. Deer resistant. Bumblebee favorite. Native perennial.
Photo courtesy of Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.