The Seed Library Catalog

Plant outside

Planting depth: 1/2″, Spacing: 6″, Days to germ: 5-10 days, Days to harvest: 60-70 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: (aka Japanese White) Large radish (12-14” long, 2” diameter) looks like a giant white carrot! Mild sweet flavor with a hint of pepper. Excellent eaten raw, stir-fried or pickled. Heirloom daikon variety.
Photo courtesy of Magic Garden Seeds.

Plant outside

Planting depth: 1/2″, Spacing: 1″, Days to germ: 3-10 days, Days to harvest: 45-60 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Not a typical radish! Let the plants flower and enjoy the spicy seedpods. Best flavor when young and tender. Can be eaten raw, steamed, pickled or stir-fried. Tall plants may need support.
Photo courtesy of Ujamaa Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: Barely cover, Spacing: 12-24″, Days to germ: 5-15 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: (aka Sticky Sage) 14-30″ tall x 18-24″ wide. Small pink to burgundy flowers, aromatic foliage. May re-bloom if deadheaded. Deer resistant. May self-sow. Easy to grow annual.
Photo courtesy of Eden Brothers.

Plant outside

Planting depth: 1/2″, Spacing: 6-8″, Days to germ: 7-14 days, Days to harvest: 40-50 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Tolerates some heat! Crisp, dark green leaves with rich flavor. Harvest baby leaves or full-size. Use fresh or cooked. Does well in containers. Fast-growing heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant outside

Planting depth: 1/2-1″, Spacing: 1-2″ thinned to 4-6″, Days to germ: 7-14 days, Days to harvest: 40-50 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Fast-growing with very large leaves. Best flavor at 6-8” long. Use fresh, cooked, canned, frozen or in smoothies. Grows well in containers. Heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of Annie’s Heirloom Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside) when air and soil are very warm.

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 3-4 ft., Days to germ: 5-10 days, Days to harvest: 50-60 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Dark- and light-green striped fruits; best flavor when harvested young (under 12″). Blooms can be battered and fried. Bushy plants grow well in large containers. High yields. Classic Italian heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 3-4 ft., Days to germ: 5-10 days, Days to harvest: 50-60 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Dark- and light-green striped fruits; best flavor when harvested young (under 12”). Blooms can be battered and fried. Bushy plants grow well in large containers. High yields. Classic Italian heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of Urban Farmer.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside) when air and soil are very warm.

Planting depth: 1/2-1″, Spacing: 24-36″, Days to germ: 4-10 days, Days to harvest: 80-100 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Young squash have thin, light green skin; mature squash have tough white skin. Grows well in small spaces. Heirloom variety from Lebanon.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 3-4 ft., Days to germ: 7-14 days, Days to harvest: 80-100 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Small, oblong cream-colored squash with dark green stripes. 1.5-2 pounds with sweet nutty flavor and no strings. Bush variety grows well in large containers.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 3-4 ft., Days to germ: 5-10 days, Days to harvest: 85-100 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Pear-shaped orange squash with deep green streaks. Sweet, nutty bright orange interior. Excellent for baking and soups, or dry to use as decoration. Large plants may need support (trellis or fence). Stores well. Rare heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of Bernara Nurseries.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 8-12″, Days to germ: 7-21 days, Days to harvest: 40 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Very well-drained, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Edible leaves are a great sugar substitute (use fresh or crush dried leaves). Pinch flowers for best leaf flavor. Grows well in wide containers.
Photo courtesy of Sheffield’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.