The Seed Library Catalog

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1/8″, Spacing: 8-12″, Days to germ: 5-10 days, Days to harvest: 60-70 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Vibrant green heads have a sweet, buttery flavor. Does well in containers. Slow to bolt (flower). Fast growing heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of Territorial Seed.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1/8″, Spacing: 4-8″, Days to germ: 6-10 days, Days to harvest: 45 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Dark green heads of crisp ruffled leaves. Early harvest yet tolerates heat. Does well in containers. Slow to bolt (flower). Fast growing.
Photo courtesy of Gurney’s.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1/8″, Spacing: 8-10″, Days to germ: 6-10 days, Days to harvest: 35-45 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Mildly sweet with loose, dark red leaves. Good for containers. Heat-resistant and slow to bolt (flower). Heirloom variety with good, early yields. Also used as an ornamental.
Photo courtesy of Everwilde Farms.

Soak seeds for 24 hours before planting inside. Transplant

Planting depth: 1/8-1/4″, Spacing: 10-12″, Days to germ: 5–15 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate

Notes: TOXIC IF EATEN. 16-24” tall x 12-18” wide. Colorful, fragrant blooms in white, pink, and purple from late spring to mid-summer. Good cut flower. May self-sow. Deer, rabbit resistant. Perennial.
Photo courtesy of Johnny’s Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/16″, Spacing: 6-8″, Days to germ: 5–10 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: 10-12″ tall x 6-8″ wide. Likes heat! Large gold, orange, and red blooms in summer; deadhead for more flowers. Edible petals. Grows well in containers. Deer resistant. May self-sow. Annual.
Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds.

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.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 3-6 ft., Days to germ: 4-10 days, Days to harvest: 75-90 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent (reduce when fruit sets)

Notes: Fragrant, juicy salmon-orange melons up to 2 pounds. Eat promptly or refrigerate; bring to room temperature for best flavor. Heirloom French variety.
Photo courtesy of Burpee.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/14-1/2″, Spacing: 18-36″, Days to germ: 5–10 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: 48-60” tall x 24-36” wide. Likes heat! Large plants with fiery orange flowers from summer to fall. Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds. Grows well as a hedge or screen. Deer resistant, fast-growing annual.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant inside and refrigerate for 30 days before moving to warm conditions. Transplant

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 12-18″, Days to germ: 35–50 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Low once established

Notes: 12-30″ tall x 12-24″ wide. Clusters of bright-orange flowers on multiple stems. Attracts bees, butterflies, and Monarch caterpillars. Western native perennial for sunny sites with poor soils. May be slow to emerge in spring.
Photo courtesy of Sheffield’s Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 12-24″, Days to germ: 7-21 days, Days to harvest: 70 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Sweet, cool flavor and fragrance with spikes of pink-lavender flowers. Mints are aggressive; growing in containers is recommended. Heirloom perennial.
Photo courtesy of Gardenia.net.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 12-24″, Days to germ: 5–15 days, Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: (aka Silver Dollar) 18-24″ tall x 12-20″ wide. Lightly fragrant, vivid purple flowers in spring followed by decorative silvery seed pods in midsummer. May self-sow. Biennial (blooms in second year).
Photo courtesy of Eden Brothers.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 18-24″, Days to germ: 14–21 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Very well-drained to sandy, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: 18-24″ tall/wide. Large heads of white to light pink blooms in summer, followed by decorative seed heads. Evergreen foliage. Good cut flowers. May self-sow. Easy to grow biennial or short-lived perennial.
Photo courtesy of Rotary Botanical Gardens.