The Seed Library Catalog

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 12-18″, Days to germ: 5-15 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: 24-36″ tall x 12-24″ wide. Gold double flowers on purple stems from midsummer to early fall. Good cut flowers. Attracts pollinators. May self-sow. Deer, rabbit resistant. Perennial.
Photo courtesy of Eden Brothers.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/2″, Spacing: 10-14″, Days to germ: 7-14 days, Days to harvest: 55-60 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: A blend of varieties in different colors. Use leaves and stems like spinach (fresh or cooked). Slow to bolt (flower). Grows well in containers. Easy to grow heirloom. Also used as an ornamental.
Photo courtesy of Ferry-Morse.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: Barely cover, Spacing: 10-12″, Days to germ: 10-20 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Very well-drained, Water: Low

Notes: 6-10″ tall/wide. Lavender blooms from summer to fall. Native annual/biennial for areas with poor soil and full sun. Important food source for local invertebrates.
Photo courtesy of My Seeds Co.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: Barely cover, Spacing: 6-8″, Days to germ: 20-30 days, Days to harvest: 95 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Low once established

Notes: (aka German Thyme) Low-growing with gray-green leaves, purple flowers. Does well in containers; may deter pests. Harvest minimally for first two years. Heirloom perennial groundcover.
Photo courtesy of Johnny’s Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 4-8″, Days to germ: 5-10 days, Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade, Soil: Very well-drained to sandy, Water: Moderate

Notes: NOT AN INVASIVE SPECIES. 8-18″ tall x 6-8″ wide. Multicolored flowers from spring to mid-summer; deadhead for more blooms. Good cut flowers. Grows well in containers. Deer resistant. Hardy annual.
Photo courtesy of Annie’s Heirloom Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/2″, Spacing: 18-24″, Days to germ: 10-21 days, Days to harvest: 60 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Early-maturing, large green tomatillos are tart when young and get sweeter as they ripen. Big prolific plants need support (cage or stake). Does well in large containers.
Photo courtesy of Tomorrow Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 12-24″, Days to germ: 7-14 days, Days to harvest: 54-56 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Tolerates cool weather! Deep yellow 1” tomatoes on early, prolific, and compact plants. Grows well in containers and small gardens. Determinate (large yield for a short time).
Photo courtesy of Victory Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 30-48″, Days to germ: 7-14 days, Days to harvest: 65-70 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Very sweet small tomatoes in clusters. Indeterminate (large plants grow and produce until frost). Large plants (48-60”) will need support. Heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of Burpee.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 30-48″, Days to germ: 7-14 days, Days to harvest: 85 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Deep red oblong tomatoes. Heavy yields. Excellent for sauces, canning, and drying. Indeterminate (large plants grow and produce until frost). Heirloom Italian variety.
Photo courtesy of Burpee.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 30-48″, Days to germ: 7-14 days, Days to harvest: 72 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Round, light red tomatoes. Tall plants may need support; grows well in large containers. Early yield for short summers. Determinate (large yield for a short time). Heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of Johnny’s Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 2-3 ft., Days to germ: 7-10 days, Days to harvest: 70-80 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Mild-flavored orange tomatoes on compact 3-4 ft. plants. Grows well in containers and short-season areas. High yields. Heirloom variety. Determinate (large yield for a short time).
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 2-3 ft., Days to germ: 7-10 days, Days to harvest: 70 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: (aka Purple Russian) Plum-shaped 3-4” tomatoes are meaty and sweet. Excellent for fresh eating, preserving or paste. Indeterminate (large plants grow and produce until frost). Heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of Seed Savers Exchange.