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 | Amaranth Cockscomb Mix Celosia
Celosia cristata 1-2 ft. Tender Annual/Reseeding
Mix of velvety-crested combs and plumes in intese crimsons, reds, and oranges. A long-lasting cut flower that also dries beautifully. More Details... |
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 | Beurre De Roquencourt Wax Snap Bush Bean - Pack
Phaseolus vulgaris
Heirloom
14-16 in.
A prolific, old-time yellow wax bean. Yields many delicious, stringless pods. Well-adapted to northern climates. Plant directly in garden, 6 seeds per foot in rows 18-36 in. apart when danger of frost has passed. All beans do better when inoculated with rhizobial bacteria (available at garden centers) prior to planting. Enrich soil with mature compost. Watering tips. During germination, keep entire seedbed evenly moist.For fresh eating, pick when pods have reached their peak of color.More Details... |
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 | Black-Seeded Blue Lake Pole Bean - Pack
Phaseolus vulgaris
6-8 ft.
Stringless green bean, exceptional for fresh eating, as well as canning and freezing. Vigorous vines produce abundant yields of straight 6-7" beans. Much more productive overall than bush beans.More Details... |
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 | Cocozelle Bush Zuchini - Pack
Cucurbita pepo
Heirloom
4-7 in.
Introduced before 1885, known then as Italian Vegetable Marrow or "Cocozella di Napoli." Dark & light green striped, a classic zucchini with a slightly nutty flavor. Easy to grow. Sow 2-3 seeds every 2-3 feet in rows 3-6 feet apart when danger of frost has passed. Thin to strongest plant. Can be sown indoors in pots, 2-4 weeks before the last frost, and transplanted very carefully. Enrich soil heavily with mature compost. Sweetest when picked young, 5-7 inches long. Pick every other day when plant is producing heavily.More Details... |
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 | Fino Verde Basil - Pack
Ocimum basilicum var. minimum 6-8 in.
Very attractive, compact, small-leaved bush basil. Ideal for container gardening. Has a nice spicy flavor which it retains even after flowering. Sow 1-2 seeds per inch in garden when danger of frost has passed, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost date. Requires warm conditions to germinate and grow. Basils are very susceptible to cold soil and frosts. Harvesting tips: Pinch off flower heads to keep productive. Harvest leaves during season, entire plant before first frost. Can be used fresh, dried or frozen. More Details... |
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 | Flashback Calendula
Calendula officinalis
12-18 in. Hardy Annual/Reseeding
A stunning border plant, named for the unusual rusty red purple color on the backside of semidouble petals. A favorite at our Research Farm and trial gardens.More Details... |
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 | Forest Green Parsley - Pack
Petroselinium crispum
12-18 in. Hardy Biennial
Finely-curled, compact, garnishing and bunching variety. High in amino acids, aspartic, and glutamine. Long stems bear dark-green, double-curved leaves. It is nutritious raw or as a seasoning.More Details... |
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 | Italian Pole Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
Rare
6-8 ft.
This bean surpassed all others in our trials as the most highly rated for flavor and tenderness. It is extremely productive as its vines bear wide, 7-8" long, flat pods. We highly recommend this one.More Details... |
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 | Jerusalem Dwarf Sunflower - Pack
Helianthus annuus Tender Reseeding Annual 18-30" Plant 4-5" Flower
A true dwarf sunflower with a single 4-5 in. flower, unless the central flower bud is pinched back to encourage multiple sides shots. A perfect bedding and container plant. (50-60 days) ~35 seeds. More Details... |
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 | Lemon Gem Marigold
Tagetes tenuifolia
6-9 in. Hardy Annual
Dwarf variety with lacy foliage and tight clusters of edible flowers. Adds zest to a green salad. Excellent border plant, blooming profusely from midsummer until the first hard fall frosts.More Details... |
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