The Seed Library Catalog

Refrigerate seeds for 30-60 days before planting inside. Transplant

Planting depth: Barely cover, Spacing: 10-16″, Days to germ: 60 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Very well-drained, Water: Low once established

Notes: 12-16″ tall x 12″ wide. Pink or purple blooms in summer. Good cut flower. Attracts pollinators. Deer, rabbit resistant. May self-sow. Short-lived native perennial.
Photo courtesy of Perennial Resource.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/4-1/2″, Spacing: 14-18″, Days to germ: 10-21 days, Days to harvest: 80-90 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: (aka California Green Chile) Dark green 6-8” peppers on short plants. Mild to medium heat. Use New Mexico-style for roasting or stuffing. Does well in containers. Heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of Terroir Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 12-18″, Days to germ: 8-25 days, Days to harvest: 65-66 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Dark green to red peppers on sturdy plants. Medium heat when red (called chipotle when smoked, dried). Grows well in short seasons, large containers. Heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of MySeeds Co.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 12-18″, Days to germ: 7-10 days, Days to harvest: 75 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Large scarlet peppers on big prolific plants. Eat green or allow to ripen to red for maximum sweetness. Use fresh, grill or stuff and bake. Grows well in containers and cooler weather.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 18-24″, Days to germ: 10-25 days, Days to harvest: 73 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Prolific Italian heirloom prized for its large glossy peppers. Will need support (cage or stake). Excellent eaten fresh, grilled or fried. Does well in large containers. Easy to grow.
Photo courtesy of Eden Brothers.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 12-18″, Days to germ: 7-14 days, Days to harvest: 60 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Tiny red, yellow, and brown bell peppers are crisp and sweet. Prolific and early to mature. Grill, pickle or eat raw. Grows well in containers. Heirloom variety from Ohio.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant inside in a warm location. Transplant

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 12″, Days to germ: 10-14 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Very well-drained, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: TOXIC IF EATEN. 8-16″ tall x 12-16″ wide. Likes heat! Bright red, pink or white blooms from midsummer to fall. Grows well in containers. Deer, rabbit resistant. Easy to grow annual.
Photo courtesy of CZ Grain Store.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 8-12″, Days to germ: 10-15 days, Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: 16-20″ trailing. Large pink flowers with ruffled petals and light fragrance. Good for containers, baskets, and raised planters. Deer, rabbit resistant. Annual.
Photo courtesy of Awapuni Nurseries.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 6-12″, Days to germ: 5-15 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate

Notes: 8-20″ tall x 6-10″ wide. Fragrant red, pink, and purple blooms in summer. Good cut flowers. Does well in containers. Deer resistant. May self-sow. Biennial (blooms in second year) or short-lived perennial.
Photo courtesy of Eden Brothers.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: 1/16″, Spacing: 8-10″, Days to germ: 5-15 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: 12″ tall/wide. White, pink, or red double or semi-double blooms with a sweet, spicy fragrance from late spring into summer. Evergreen foliage. Attracts pollinators. Deer, rabbit resistant. May self-sow. Perennial.
Photo courtesy of Sheffield’s Seeds.

Plant outside

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 6-12″, Days to germ: 7-12 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Very well-drained to sandy, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: TOXIC IF EATEN. 12-24” tall x 8-12″ wide. White, yellow or orange crinkled blooms from late spring to summer. Good cut flowers. Deer resistant. Grows well in containers and cool, sunny areas. May self-sow. Annual or biennial.
Photo courtesy of American Meadows.

Refrigerate seeds for 30 days before planting in warm indoor conditions. Transplant

Planting depth: 1/16-1/8″, Spacing: 18-24″, Days to germ: 30-45 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: 36-60” tall x 12-36” wide. Showy yellow blossoms from July to September. Good cut flowers. May need support if overwatered. Easy to grow native perennial.
Photo courtesy of Applewood Seed Co.