The Seed Library Catalog

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 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: 1/2″, Spacing: 5-8″, Days to germ: 5-17 days, Days to harvest: 45 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Deep red 3-4″ globes with tall, edible leaves and red stems. Very sweet flavor. Baby leaves can be cut a few times for salads. Does well in cool weather.
Photo courtesy of Elderwilde Farms.

Plant outside

Planting depth: 1/2″, Spacing: 3-4″, Days to germ: 5-14 days, Days to harvest: 55-60 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: For those who don’t like beets! Sweet yellow-orange beets. Use baby greens for salads; cook larger leaves. Harvest beets at 1-3” for best flavor. Does well in containers. Easy to grow heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 12-24″, Days to germ: 7-21 days, Days to harvest: 55 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Heat- tolerant with loose heads and small side shoots. Harvest often for best production. Sweet, tender leaves and stems. Developed in Brazil but performs well in cool summers.
Photo courtesy of High Mowing Organic Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant when air and soil are warm.

Planting depth: Barely cover, Spacing: 6–12″, Days to germ: 10–30 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate

Notes: 24–30″ tall x 10–15″ wide. Hot-pink flower clusters on narrow stems. Good cut flowers. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. May self-sow. Biennial (second-year blooms) or short-lived perennial.
Photo courtesy of Wild Garden Seed.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 10–14″, Days to germ: 5–15 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: 8-14″ tall x 12″ wide. Yellow blooms with striking maroon centers that attract butterflies from mid-summer to fall. Self-sowing, deer-resistant annual. Native to the southeast U.S.
Photo courtesy of Sheffield’s Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 12-24″, Days to germ: 5–10 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: TOXIC IF EATEN. 20-30″ tall x 12-24″ wide. White, pink, and purple trumpet flowers from midsummer to fall. Sweet evening fragrance. Attracts pollinators. Good cut flower. Self-sowing annual.
Photo courtesy of Sheffield’s Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 24-36″, Days to germ: 14-20 days, Days to harvest: 100-150 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Very well-drained, Water: Consistent, generous (reduce when fruit sets)

Notes: Golden sweet-tart fruits with papery husks. Green fruits with light brown husks will ripen indoors. Large plants need warmth, shelter from direct wind, and space. Eat fresh or dried.
Photo courtesy of Magic Garden Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1/2″, Spacing: 4-6″, Days to germ: 3-10 days, Days to harvest: 55-70 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, generous

Notes: Early-maturing, mild-flavored kohlrabi. Steam young leaves or eat fresh; harvest 2-3” bulbs. Does well in large containers. Easy to grow heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1/2″, Spacing: 4-6″, Days to germ: 3-5 days, Days to harvest: 60 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Purple skin, green-white flesh, and colorful edible leaves. Harvest at 2-3” for best flavor. Eat fresh or steam. Grows well in containers. Easy to grow heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/2-1″, Spacing: 3ft., Days to germ: 4-10 days, Days to harvest: 80-120 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Bright yellow melons are 4-6 pounds. Pale green, delicately sweet interiors. Eat fresh, juice or add to smoothies. Ripe when rind has a slightly waxy feel. Keeps well. Heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.