The Seed Library Catalog

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 18″, Days to germ: 7-10 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate to low once established

Notes: 18-24″ tall x 18-24″ wide. Likes heat! Orange-yellow blooms from summer to fall. Good cut flowers. May be floppy if overwatered. Deer resistant. May self-sow. Fast, easy to grow native perennial.
Photo courtesy of Gardenia.net.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 4-8 ft., Days to germ: 4-10 days, Days to harvest: 90-110 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Bright orange, 10-12 pound pumpkins. Excellent for carving, cooking or baking. Stores well. Large vining plants need space. Easy to grow heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of Annie’s Heirloom Seeds

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 12″, Days to germ: 4-10 days, Days to harvest: 85-100 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: (aka New England) Small pumpkins for baking, canning, and cooking. Vigorous vines need space. Stores well. Heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant outside

Planting depth: 1/2″, Spacing: 2-3″, Days to germ: 5-10 days, Days to harvest: 26 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: (aka New England) Bright yellow skin, mild white interior. Best flavor when harvested young. Use edible leaves for pesto, salads, and smoothies. Does well in containers; may deter pests. Easy to grow heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant outside

Planting depth: 1/4″, Spacing: 1/2-1″, Days to germ: 5-10 days, Days to harvest: 28 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Bright pink skin and mild, crisp flavor; best when harvested at 4” or smaller. Roast or eat raw. Beautiful on a vegetable tray. Stores well. Heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

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: 18-30″, Days to germ: 10-30 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Moderate

Notes: 24-36″ tall x 30″ wide. Crimson blooms from late spring to fall. Pinch for bushier plants. Grows well in large containers. Deer resistant. May self-sow; deadhead to reduce spreading. Fast growing annual.
Photo courtesy of Victorian Salvia Study Group.

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 inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 8-12″, Days to germ: 7-14 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: 6-15” tall/wide. Multicolored single or double blooms all summer. Pinch stems for bushier plants or leave full height for cut flowers. Grows well in containers. Annual.
Photo courtesy of Earthcare Seeds.

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.