Amaranth

Amaranth: Love Lies Bleeding (Heirloom) (Amaranthus caudatus)

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As a decorative flower, Love-Lies-Bleeding grew in many Victorian English gardens; in the language of flowers, it represents hopeless love. In addition to producing lovely flowers, Love-Lies-Bleeding is a form of the grain-producing plant known as amaranth. A staple grain for the Aztecs and Incas, amaranth was referred to as the "golden grain of the gods" and used in religious rituals. The plant nearly died out when the Spanish Conquistadors declared their religious practices barbaric, and made growing amaranth a capital offense. Today, both the leaves and the seeds of amaranth are an important food source in many parts of the world. This unique grain provides an impressive amount of vitamins and minerals, as well as being very rich in protein.

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Amaranth: Perfecta (Heirloom) (Amaranthus Tricolor 'Perfecta')

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This fast-growing, heat-loving plant originated in tropical Asia, where it is widely cultivated as a leaf vegetable. It bears large, elliptic or oval leaves on erect stems. The brightly hued new leaves fade gradually to medium green with deep maroon markings. This cultivar is spectacular from summer to frost. Insignificant clusters of green or reddish flowers appear at the stem tips and in the leaf axils in summer. Small capsules containing a single brown or black seed follow the flowers.

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Amaranth: Red Garnet (Heirloom) (Amaranthus tricolor)

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Amaranth had a sacred status in the ancient civilizations of the Aztecs and Incas, since the grain was used in various religious rituals. It remains a staple food in modern Mexico and some parts of Asia, being prepared in numerous dishes from sweet to savory. One traditional Mexican treat known as "alegria" is made with amaranth grain and honey or molasses. A super grain, amaranth can be used for gluten free flour; it also makes a complete protein when mixed with another grain. In addition, amaranth greens have a higher iron content than any other green vegetable except parsley, as well as containing many valuable vitamins and minerals.

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Artichoke

Artichoke: Green Globe (Heirloom) (Cynara scolymus)

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According to historians, this member of the thistle family originated in the Mediterranean region and was especially popular in Sicilian and North African cuisine. Eventually the artichoke migrated to Italy, and when the famous Italian Catherine de Medici moved to France in 1533 to be the queen of Henry II, she took her passion for artichokes with her. Her appetite for this vegetable scandalized the people of her day, as the artichoke was considered an aphrodisiac and only eaten by men. In time, artichokes became a culinary delight only afforded by the elite. The French brought this vegetable to Louisiana, while two Italian brothers introduced it to California. California still produces nearly all of the United States' supply of artichokes, with Castroville, CA being named as the Artichoke Capital of the World. Green Globe, first appearing in catalogs in 1863, is a favorite of commercial growers.

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Arugula

Arugula (Eruca sativa)

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Arugula is an annual that is a member of the mustard family which was introduced into the U.S. from the Mediterranean region. It reaches full maturity in 40 days but is harvested in 21 days (at 2” long) for best flavor. Arugula leaves have a delicious peppery flavor that can be used in salads, pesto, and much more!

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Asparagus

Asparagus: Mary Washington (Heirloom) (Asparagus officinalis​)

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This member of the lily family originated in the Mediterranean countries; the ancient Greeks and Romans greatly favored it. According to legend, Julius Caesar required his asparagus to be served with melted butter. By the 16th century, the kings of England and France had claimed it as their special delicacy, causing the vegetable to be nicknamed the "food of kings." Louis XIV of France had his own supply growing year round in greenhouses, since he greatly enjoyed it. In the Renaissance, asparagus was considered an elegant vegetable and often found at the tables of the wealthy. Asparagus came to America with the colonists, and has since grown wild all over the United States.

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Beans

Beans: Black Turtle (Heirloom) (Phaseolus vulgaris)

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In colonial America, black beans were not appreciated because of their unappealing color. As a result, the Black Turtle bean was advertised as an affordable substitute for turtle in the making of turtle soup, a delicacy during that time in history. Black beans originate in South America; some historians fix the date as far back as 8,000 BC to the Pre-Incan civilization in Peru. People from this time valued dry beans because of their long lasting freshness in storage. Black beans are a favorite in Latin American cooking for use in soups, sauces, and main dishes.

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Beans: Blue Lake Bush #274 (Heirloom) (Phaseolus vulgaris)

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Named for the Blue Lake District near Ukiah, CA, where they first developed in 1961, these world famous beans set the standard for bush beans. The canning industry first widely used Blue Lake beans because of their excellence when canned, but they soon became known and loved all over the United States. Blue Lake beans stand on the top of the list of gourmet cooks and gardeners alike because of their unsurpassed flavor and high yield.

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Beans: Contender Bush (Heirloom) (Phaseolus vulgaris)

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First offered to gardeners in 1949, Contender comes from a high yielding, disease resistant strain. Originally, the common bean comes from South America; some historians fix the date as far back as 8,000 BC to the Pre-Incan civilization in Peru. When Columbus arrived in the New World, he found green beans growing with the maize of the Indians. Columbus and other European explorers introduced this new vegetable to their countries, where it eventually spread to the rest of Europe and all over the world.

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Beans: Gold Rush Yellow Wax (Heirloom) (Phaseolus vulgaris)

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The vegetable we now recognize as the common bean has its roots in South America; some historians fix the date as far back as 8,000 BC to the Pre-Incan civilization in Peru. When Columbus arrived in the New World, he found green beans growing with the maize of the Indians. Columbus and other European explorers introduced this new vegetable to their countries, where it eventually spread to the rest of Europe and all over the world.

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Beans: Kentucky Wonder Pole (Heirloom) (Phaseolus vulgaris)

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First appearing in the late 1800's, Kentucky Wonder Pole beans are descended from an old variety of pole bean called Texas Pole. When first introduced, Kentucky Wonder had the name of Old Homestead. In 1877, James J. H. Gregory & Sons made it available in their catalog. It immediately became widely popular for its flat, stringless pods that could be eaten fresh or dried for soup beans.

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Beans: Lazy Housewife Pole (Heirloom) (Phaseolus vulgaris)

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2015 Bean of the Year. ​Brought to America by German immigrants and first listed in W. Atlee Burpee’s 1888 catalog. These beans were so-named because they were the first beans to not require destringing! Originally cultivated in Central America, from Mexico to Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. The smaller beans are thought to have been cultivated in Mexico as long as 7,000 years ago, while the larger beans were cultivated in Peru starting 8,000 years ago. High in protein, easy to grow, dry and cook, they have sustained mankind for millennia.

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Beans: Pinto (Heirloom) (Phaseolus vulgaris)

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The pinto bean has its roots in South America; some historians fix the date as far back as 8,000 BC to the Pre-Incan civilization in Peru. People from this time valued dry beans because of their long lasting freshness in storage. Pinto beans contain the highest amount of fiber of any bean, and are the top choice for Mexican dishes such as refried beans and chile con carne.

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Beans: Red Yard Long (Heirloom ) (Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis)

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The yard long bean, often known as the Chinese long bean, originates in southern Asia; Carl Linnaeus first noted its presence in the New World in 1763. Actually a member of the cowpea family, they closely resemble green beans with a slightly more intense flavor and denser texture. Yard long beans have been a popular ingredient in Asian stir fries and other vegetable dishes for centuries. These beans also have a loyal following in the Mediterranean region, being known in Napes as "faiolo e maccarone," or "beans and macaroni," because of their noodle-like appearance.

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Bean: Royalty Purple Pod Green (Heirloom) (Phaseolus vulgaris)

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Royalty Purple Pod Green bean will add beautiful color to your garden with it's purple foliage and purple flowers. The bright purple pods are 5" long, stringless and turn green when cooked. This beautiful bush bean was introduced by Billy Hepler Seed Company in 1957. 

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Beets

Beets: Cylindra (Heirloom) (Beta vulgaris)

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Though Cylindra heirloom beets hail from Denmark, beets seem to have originated in the Mediterranean region, where people grew them for thousands of years. Later, beets grew in Germany and Holland and were used as cattle fodder; they were later imported to England for this purpose, but the poor began to raise them for an affordable food source. American colonists later brought them to the New World, where they became a commonly enjoyed food both for their roots and their greens. According to historians, George Washington experimented with beets, cross-pollinating them to create new varieties.

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Beets: Detroit Dark Red (Heirloom) (Beta vulgaris)

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Detroit Dark Red heirloom beets hail from Ontario, Canada, where a Mr. Reeves developed them from blood turnips. This globular beet first made its appearance in 1892. However, beets seem to have originated in the Mediterranean region, where people grew them for thousands of years. Later, beets grew in Germany and Holland and were used as cattle fodder; they were later imported to England for this purpose, but the poor began to raise them for an affordable food source. American colonists later brought them to the New World, where they became a commonly enjoyed food both for their roots and their greens.

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Beets: Golden Detroit (Heirloom) (Beta vulgaris)

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Beets seem to have originated in the Mediterranean region, where people grew them for thousands of years. Later, beets grew in Germany and Holland and were used as cattle fodder; they were later imported to England for this purpose, but the poor began to raise them for an affordable food source. American colonists later brought them to the New World, where they became a commonly enjoyed food both for their roots and their greens. According to historians, George Washington experimented with beets, cross-pollinating them to create new varieties.

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Broccoli

Broccoli: Green Sprouting Calabrese (Organic) (Brassica oleracea var. italica)

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Calabrese Green Sprouting Broccoli is an Italian Heirloom that was named after Calabria (a region in southern Italy). It is known as the most favorable broccoli due to its ability to produce a larger number of heads on lots of thin stalks.

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Broccoli: Purple Sprouting (Heirloom) (Brassica oleracea var. italica)

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Though this extremely cold hardy Purple Sprouting broccoli was bred in England, the plant from which modern broccoli is derived first grew in the wild in the Mediterranean region and in Asia Minor. The Italians appreciated it so much that it got the name "Italian asparagus." Broccoli gradually spread to the rest of Europe and to the New World, where Thomas Jefferson included this strange new vegetable in his experimental garden.

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Broccoli: Romanesco (Organic) (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

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Romanesco broccoli is an annual vegetable that is native to Western Europe. It can reach the height of 2 1/2' and offers its growers fancy, apple-green broccoli heads that whorl! It not only tastes better than most broccoli varieties, but it also has better texture. Romanesco is widely grown and does exceptionally well in cool northern areas.

 

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Broccoli: Waltham 29 (Heirloom) (Brassica oleracea var. italica)

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The heirloom broccoli variety Waltham 29 is named for Waltham, MA, where researchers at the University of Massachusetts developed it in 1950. However, the plant from which modern broccoli is derived first grew in the wild in the Mediterranean region and in Asia Minor. Broccoli gradually spread to the rest of Europe and to the New World, where Thomas Jefferson included this strange new vegetable in his experimental garden. The Italians appreciated it so much that it got the name "Italian asparagus." After World War I, Italian brothers Stefano and Andrea D'Arrigo brought their Sicilian variety of broccoli and began growing it in San Jose, Calfornia; they later shipped it to Boston's North End, where it established a quickly expanding market.

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Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprout: Long Island Improved (Heirloom) (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera)

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Historians believe that the ancient Romans first cultivated Brussels sprouts, but Belgium has the greatest claim on this tiny vegetable. As the name indicates, Brussels sprouts grew in great abundance around the city of Brussels. Since the 1900's, growers in California has produced most of the United States' supply of this vegetable; Long Island Improved in particular is a favorite variety of commercial growers.

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Cabbage

Cabbage: Early Jersey Wakefield (Heirloom) (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)

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The first Early Jersey Wakefield cabbages were raised in 1840 by a man named Francis Brill of Jersey City, New Jersey. Thirty years later, seed companies all over the region offered this seed for sale; growers appreciated its early harvest and small, tender heads.

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Cabbage: Late Flat Dutch (Heirloom) (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)

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Late Flat Dutch cabbage can be traced back to 1840, when the earliest mention of this variety is found in the seed records of the Netherlands. German immigrants carried the seed with them to America, where it spread; by 1924, it could be found in local seed catalogs such as D. M. Ferry & Company.

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Cabbage: Red Acre (Heirloom) (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)

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Cabbage is considered one of the oldest cultivated vegetables, since historians trace it back to 4,000 BC in China. The Romans also cultivated it and praised it for its healing qualities; philosophers Pythagoras and Cato both made the lowly cabbage the subject of a book. Jacques Cartier brought the first cabbage to America in 1536. Cabbages were quite popular in colonial America, being pickled and preserved in every possible way to provide food for the winter.

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Cabbage, Chinese

Cabbage, Chinese: Pak Choi (Heirloom) (Brassica rapa var. chinensis)

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Chinese cabbage dates back to the 15th century in China, when a pharmacologist of the Ming Dynasty considered it nutritionally beneficial. Later it became the main ingredient in kim chi, the national dish of Korea; Japanese soldiers also discovered Chinese cabbage and took it home with them after the war. Americans became familiar with this vegetable in the late 19th century.

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Carrots

Carrots: Chantenay Red Cored (Heirloom) (Daucus carota)

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Introduced from France in the late 1800s. Blocky, broad-shouldered variety with blunt tip, about 5-1/2" long and 2-1/2" at the shoulder. Deep orange interior. Adaptable to clay and a wide range of soils. A versatile, good winter keeper that is quite tasty, raw or cooked. Stores well in the ground. Becomes sweeter in storage.

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Carrots: Cosmic Purple (Heirloom) (Daucus carota)

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The first mention of red, white, and purple carrots can be found in the records of both Afghanistan and Egypt. Yellow carrots, on the other hand, date back to Turkish records from the 900's. Carrots fulfilled medicinal purposes for thousands of years, being used for maladies as diverse as indigestion and cancer. After World War I, carrots became extremely popular in the United States, and are now produced commercially mostly in Texas, Michigan, and California.

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Carrots: Danvers (Heirloom) (Daucus carota)

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The origin of carrots is somewhat obscure, but early records from many civilizations refer to this colorful root. Carrots fulfilled medicinal purposes for thousands of years, being used for maladies as diverse as indigestion and cancer. After World War I, carrots became extremely popular in the United States, and are now produced commercially mostly in Texas, Michigan, and California. Danvers carrots in particular come from Danvers, Massachusetts, where the Eastern States Farmers Exchange introduced them in 1947.

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Carrots: Lunar White (Heirloom)

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Lunar White Carrots are an annual vegetable that were introduced into the United States from Europe. This pigment free variety was grown in Europe in the 16th century and was used to feed cattle as well as people. Lunar White Carrots grow to the size of 6-12” long and are nearly coreless. They have a crisp texture and a mild and delicious taste. Matures in 60-65 days.

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Carrots: Rainbow Blend (Heirloom) (Daucus carota)

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Festive Color and Flavor Mix of Purple, Yellow, Red and White Carrots is sure to delight—each with their own unique qualities. Purple has smooth skin, coreless orange flesh and is sweet and tasty. Solar Yellow holds its sunny hue inside and out, is crunchy, sweet and juicy. Lunar White is mild and delicious, and Atomic Red has high lycopene levels as well as a crispy texture that is great cooked.

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Carrots: Scarlet Nantes (Heirloom) (Daucus carota)

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The origin of carrots is somewhat obscure, but early records from many civilizations refer to this colorful root. Carrots fulfilled medicinal purposes for thousands of years, being used for maladies as diverse as indigestion and cancer. The 19th century seed specialist Louis de Vilmorin introduced the French varieties of carrot such as Nantes and Chantenay, which both derive their names from their places of origin. After World War I, carrots became extremely popular in the United States, and are now produced commercially mostly in Texas, Michigan, and California.

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Carrots: Tendersweet (Heirloom) (Daucus carota)

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The origin of carrots is somewhat obscure, but early records from many civilizations refer to this colorful root. Carrots fulfilled medicinal purposes for thousands of years, being used for maladies as diverse as indigestion and cancer. The Dutch were the among the first to cultivate the orange carrot; legend has it that their intent was to honor William of Orange. After World War I, carrots became extremely popular in the United States, and are now produced commercially mostly in Texas, Michigan, and California.

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Cauliflower

Cauliflower: Snowball Y Improved (Heirloom) (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

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In spite of Mark Twain's opinion that cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education, this vegetable enjoyed extreme popularity in the palaces of French royalty such as Louis XIV. Its origin is thought to be Cyprus, though records also show its presence in Arab, Mediterranean, and African countries and the Roman Empire. By the 17th century, cauliflower had reached England; Italian immigrants were the first to appreciate its culinary qualities and bring it to America, where it soon grew in nearly every family and commercial garden.

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Celery

Celery: Tendercrisp (Heirloom) (Apium graveolens var. dulce)

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No one really knows where celery originated, though claims come from such diverse locations as Sweden, New Zealand, and Algeria. Experts believe it probably was first cultivated in the Mediterranean basin. In ancient times, celery was valued primarily for its medicinal benefits; French and Italian cooks first started making use of it for an herb or flavoring in the seventeenth century. A Scotsman named George Taylor is credited with bringing celery to United States, when he grew it in his garden and offered it to the guests at a local ball.

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Celery: Utah Tall 52/70 (Heirloom) (Apium graveolens var. dulce)

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No one really knows where celery originated, though claims come from such diverse locations as Sweden, New Zealand, and Algeria. Experts believe it probably was first cultivated in the Mediterranean basin. In ancient times, celery was valued primarily for its medicinal benefits; French and Italian cooks first started making use of it for an herb or flavoring in the seventeenth century. A Scotsman named George Taylor is credited with bringing celery to United States, when he grew it in his garden and offered it to the guests at a local ball.

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Collards

Collards: Vates (Heirloom) (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)

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Collard, sometimes known as wild or non-heading cabbage, probably originated in Asia Minor and the Mediterranean region. Europe eventually became familiar with this vegetable, though historians disagree as to whether it was introduced there by the Romans or the Celts. Collard became a valuable part of the traditional cuisine of the American South through the slave trade, when the slaves began preparing this inexpensive vegetable with scraps of meat for flavoring. This unique vegetable has become a unique symbol of Southern culture and tradition. The Vates type of collard derives its name from an acronym for Virginia Truck Experiment Station, a research effort that was conducted from 1909-1960.

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Corn

Corn: Country Gentleman-Open Pollinated (Heirloom) (Zea mays)

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Country Gentleman corn, a heirloom variety, is the most well known variety of shoepeg corn. Named for the similarity of its kernels to wooden pegs used in shoe making, shoepeg corn is characterized by small, irregular white kernels of unsurpassed tenderness and sweetness. The American South has made this type of corn its own, and it is virtually unrecognized in other areas of the United States. Country Gentleman was first offered for sale in 1890 by S. D. Woodruff & Sons.

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Corn: Golden Bantam-Open Pollinated (Heirloom) (Zea mays)

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A Greenfield, Massachusetts native named J. G. Pickett is credited with developing this marvelous variety of corn. Later, seed expert E. L. Coy sent it to Burpee with the note, "you now own the very richest and sweetest corn ever known."

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Corn, Popcorn: Shaman's Blue (Hybrid) Open Pollinated (Zea mays)

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Blue corn originated in the Andes Mountains of Peru, where the native peoples usually ground it into flour for cooking. Indians of Mexico and the southwestern United States also widely used this corn, since its dryness made it an excellent flour corn and gave it good resistance to disease. This exciting blue popcorn receives high marks for both visual and taste appeal. The unique blue/purple kernel pops into mounds of snow white popcorn that will satisfy any popcorn lover with its slightly sweet flavor.

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Corn, Popcorn: South American Yellow (Zea mays)

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According to evidence found by archaeologists on the northern coast of Peru, popcorn was a staple in the ancient civilizations of South America. Popcorn also grew above the border, and it once occupied a space in nearly every American garden. At the beginning of the twentieth century, 52 varieties of popcorn were offered by the seed catalogs of the time. A wise choice for popcorn lovers! This prolific variety bears 2-3, 6-9 inch ears per plant. When popped, the large yellow kernels produce a buttery tasting popcorn.

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Corn Salad

Corn Salad: Dutch

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Dutch Corn Salad is an annual cool weather vegetable that got its name due to its habit of growing wild in corn fields. It is also known as Lamb’s lettuce and dates back to the Stone Age. It is best known for its ability to thrive in colder weather than other greens and for its savory nutty flavor. Dutch Corn Salad produces 3” leaves are the perfect addition to any salad and can also be used as a garnish.

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Cucumbers

Cucumber: General Lee (F1 Hybrid) (Cucumis sativus 'General Lee') Untreated

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General Lee Cucumber is a F1-Hybird that was bred by L. Gautney. In 65 days, General Lee produces high yields of 8-8 ½” long, straight, dark green cucumbers that are great for slicing. This variety is resistant to powdery mildew, downy mildew, scab, and cucumber mosaic virus. It grows great in both the North and the South and performs exceptionally well even under stress.

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Cucumber: Lemon (Heirloom) (Cucumis sativus)

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Historians generally agree that the first cucumbers grew in India's Himalayan Mountains over 3,000 years ago. From this region they expanded into Greece and Rome; the Romans most likely spread this vegetable to the rest of Europe. The cucumber was widely grown by native Americans through the influence of the Spanish and other explorers. Cucumbers continue to be a vital part of traditional cuisine in Russia and many parts of Asia; the greatest variety of colors and shapes of this vegetable can still be found in its Asian birthplace. Lemon cucumbers in particular can be traced back to the gardens of the 1890s.

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Cucumber: Marketmore 76' (Heirloom) (Cucumis sativus)

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Historians generally agree that the first cucumbers grew in India's Himalayan Mountains over 3,000 years ago. From this region they expanded into Greece and Rome; the Romans most likely spread this vegetable to the rest of Europe. The cucumber was widely grown by native Americans through the influence of the Spanish and other explorers. Cucumbers continue to be a vital part of traditional cuisine in Russia and many parts of Asia; the greatest variety of colors and shapes of this vegetable can still be found in its Asian birthplace. Marketmore cucumbers in particular were developed at Cornell University of New York, but Dr. Henry Munger.

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Cucumber: Mexican Sour Gherkin (Heirloom) (Melothria scabra)

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Melothria scabra is a vine grown for its edible fruit. Fruit are about the size of grapes and taste like cucumbers with a tinge of sourness. Vernacular names include mouse melon, Mexican sour gherkin, cucamelon, Mexican miniature watermelon, Mexican sour cucumber and pepquinos. This plant is native to Mexico and Central America, where it is called sandiita (little watermelon). It is believed to have been a domesticated crop before western contact began.

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Cucumber: National Pickling (Heirloom) (Cucumis sativus)

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National Pickling cucumbers in particular come from the research of George Starr of Michigan State University, who was commissioned by the National Pickle Packers Association to produce a pickle that would perform equally well for small and large pickles. The resulting cucumber excelled all expectations when it was offered to the public in 1924. ​

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Cucumber: Straight Eight (Heirloom) (Cucumis sativus)

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Historians generally agree that the first cucumbers grew in India's Himalyan Mountains over 3,000 years ago. From this region they expanded into Greece and Rome; the Romans most likely spread this vegetable to the rest of Europe. The cucumber was widely grown by native Americans through the influence of the Spanish and other explorers. Cucumbers continue to be a vital part of traditional cuisine in Russia and many parts of Asia; the greatest variety of colors and shapes of this vegetable can still be found in its Asian birthplace. Straight Eight cucumbers in particular were developed because of the demand for straight cucumbers; they exceeded all expectations, and won the AAS Gold Medal Award in 1935.

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Cucumber: Sumter (Heirloom) (Cucumis sativus)

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Perfect for pickling, this disease resistant cucumber variety produces blocky, slightly tapered, medium green fruit with white spines. Widely adapted for growing in all regions, for home or market. Tender annual 4' vines, 5" fruit. Disease Resistant to Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, Alternaria Leaf Spot and tolerant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus.

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Cucumber: White Wonder (Heirloom) (Cucumis sativus)

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This high yielding ivory white cucumber variety was introduced into the U.S. and first offered by Burpee Seed Company in 1893. White Wonder Cucumbers are delicious raw, in salads, or pickled.

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Cucumber: Wisconsin SMR 58 (Heirloom) (Cucumis sativus)

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Historians generally agree that the first cucumbers grew in India's Himalayan Mountains over 3,000 years ago. From this region they expanded into Greece and Rome; the Romans most likely spread this vegetable to the rest of Europe. The cucumber was widely grown by native Americans through the influence of the Spanish and other explorers. Cucumbers continue to be a vital part of traditional cuisine in Russia and many parts of Asia; the greatest variety of colors and shapes of this vegetable can still be found in its Asian birthplace. As the name suggests, the Wisconsin SMR 58 cucumber comes from the University of Wisconsin; it soon achieved the title of the best non-hybrid pickling cucumber.

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Eggplant

Eggplant: Black Beauty (Heirloom) (Solanum melongena var. esculentum)

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Eggplants date back to medieval times where they were called mad apples. A staple of regions of Asia, known as the "king of vegetables". Eggplant comes in all shapes colors and sizes. Black Beauty is one  of the earliest and dates back to the early 1900's.

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Eggplant: Golden Egg (Solanum Melongena)

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Ornamental Eggplant is a very unique tropical annual that produce purple flowers and egg-shaped, edible fruit that begin white and turn golden upon maturity. Excellent choices for pots and containers, ornamental hedge, or house plant.

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Eggplant: Long Purple (Heirloom) (Solanum melongena)

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This Italian heirloom eggplant, Long Purple, produces dark purple cucumber-shaped fruit with firm, mild flesh. Good yields, especially in northern climates! Plants will typically produce 4 or more 8-10" fruits with harvest beginning in 70 to 80 days. Average water needs. Some parts of plant are poisonous if ingested.

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Gourd

Gourd: Apple, Small (Heirloom) (Lagenaria siceraria)

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Apple Gourd is a vigorous vine producing annual plant that bares many 5-7 lbs, deep green with splotches of lighter green, apple shaped gourds. Upon drying, these gourds turn brown and are great for making birdhouses and other crafts. 

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Gourd: Birdhouse Bottle (Heirloom) (Lagenaria siceraria)

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The origin of gourds has been a subject of debate for decades. Archaeological findings seem to show that Asia first domesticated the gourd for use as a container, though Africa and several island nations such as Polynesia and New Zealand also have an early history of using gourds as fishing floats, bottles, or musical instruments. Recent research shows that North America's gourds are nearly as old as those of Asia, which seems to suggest that early peoples who settled in the New World brought gourds with them.

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Gourd: Luffa (Heirloom) (Luffa cylindrica)

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The origin of gourds has been a subject of debate for decades. Archaelogical findings seem to show that Asia first domesticated the gourd for use as a container, though Africa and several island nations such as Polynesia and New Zealand also have an early history of using gourds as fishing floats, bottles, or musical instruments. Recent research shows that North America's gourds are nearly as old as those of Asia, which seems to suggest that early peoples who settled in the New World brought gourds with them.

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Gourd: Speckled Swan (Heirloom) (Cucurbita pepo)

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Speckled Swan is an annual variety that grows to the height of 12-16”, 18-24" in diameter, and produces beautiful green, with yellowish white, curvy, swan shaped gourds within 120 days. These gourds remain hard upon drying making them perfect for child’s crafts, bottles, pen holders, fishing floats, musical instruments, and much more! Above all that, they add interest to any garden and are super fun to grow! 

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Ground Cherry

Ground Cherry: Aunt Molly's (Heirloom) (Physalis grisea)

$1.00 - $5.60

Aunt Molly’s Ground Cherry is a Polish heirloom that is also known as Strawberry Tomato, Cape Gooseberry, and Husk Cherry. It reaches the height of about 18” and bares 1/2-3/4” pineapple yellow fruit that are encased in husks that keep on coming from July until the first frost. This plant also drops its fruit to the ground as soon as they mature making it a very easy plant to work with. More amazing, the fruits will store for up to 3 months as long as they are kept in their husk. 

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Ground Cherry: Chinese Lantern (Physalis Alkekengi)

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Chinese Lantern is an ornamental perennial that is native to Southern Europe, South Asia, and Northeast Asia. Chinese Lantern reaches the height of 18” and bears beautiful white flowers that are later replaced by lantern shaped green seed pods that will turn an amazing reddish/orange color. This plant has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. 

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Kale

Kale: Lacinato (Heirloom) (Brassica oleracea - Acephala Group)

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Technically a form of leafy non-heading cabbage, kale has been traced to ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Early forms of this plant probably came from in Asia Minor or the Mediterranean region, though it is such an ancient plant no one can be sure of its origin. The first recorded mention of kale in America comes from a 1669 publication; European influence probably brought kale to America. Though kale is still a relatively minor crop in the States, it thrives in European kitchen gardens. Lacinato in particular is a variety of Tuscan kale, which is an heirloom vegetable from eighteenth century Italy.

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Kale: Ornamental Mix (Hybrid) (Brassica oleracea - Acephala Group)

$1.00 - $5.60

Ornamental Kale provides amazing color from early fall well into winter with frilly green outer leaves and pink, white or purple centers. As the rest of the flowers in the garden are dying down, Ornamental Kale is just getting started!

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Kale: Red Russian (Heirloom) (Brassica Oleracea - Acephala Group)

$1.00 - $5.60

Technically a form of leafy non-heading cabbage, kale has been traced to ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Early forms of this plant probably came from in Asia Minor or the Mediterranean region, though it is such an ancient plant no one can be sure of its origin. The first recorded mention of kale in America comes from a 1669 publication; European influence probably brought kale to America. Though kale is still a relatively minor crop in the States, it thrives in European kitchen gardens. Red Russian kale in particular is an heirloom variety that comes from the late nineteenth century, when Russian traders introduced it to Canada.

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Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi: Purple Vienna (Heirloom) (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes​)

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Named for a German word meaning "cabbage turnip," kohlrabi was developed first around the 16th century in northern Europe. By the end of that century, it had spread throughout the rest of the continent as well as to the Mediterranean region. The first recorded mention of kohlrabi in the States is found in the early 16th century. More recently, the countries of China, Israel, and Africa have discovered this vegetable; it has become quite a staple of northern Indian cuisine. Purple Vienna heirloom kohlrabi in particular dates back to 1863.

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Leeks

Leeks: Giant Musselburg (Heirloom) (Allium porrum)

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Leeks most likely originated in the Mediterranean region, where they have been cultivated for over 3,000 years. Jewish tradition has included this member of the onion family since their nation's historic sojourn in Egypt. Greek and Roman cultures also record medicinal uses for the leek, and Nero himself ate vast quantities of it with the belief that it would benefit his voice quality. Leeks were later brought to the British Isles by Phonecian traders, where they came to be the national symbol of Wales. This vegetable is not as well known as its close relative, the onion, but chefs and gardeners alike appreciate the leek for its sweeter, more subtle flavor.

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Lettuce

Lettuce: Bibb (Heirloom)

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This unusual lettuce with a resemblance to both leaf lettuce and iceberg lettuce was first grown by Lt. Jack B. Bibb of Frankfurt, Kentucky in 1935. Lt. Bibb experimented with horticulture in his greenhouse and ended up with this famous variety, which provides the traditional salad lettuce of the Kentucky Derby. Bibb lettuce also has been called "limestone lettuce" because of the high lime content in the Kentucky soil.

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Lettuce: Freckles Romaine (Heirloom)

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Freckles heirloom lettuce, originally known by the German name of "Forellenschluss," which means "speckled like a trout's back," comes from Austria and Southern Germany in the late 18th century. Wild lettuce, however, from which modern lettuce is derived, originated in Asia Minor. The ancient historian Herodotus records its presence on the tables of 6th century Persian kings, and throughout the following centuries it became a popular crop all over Europe. Columbus brought it with him to the New World, starting its spread over the North American continent. Without a doubt, lettuce now holds a place in nearly every garden on the globe.

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Lettuce: Oakleaf (Heirloom)

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Oakleaf lettuce dates back to 1771, when it was introduced by the French seed company Vilmorin. Wild lettuce, however, from which modern lettuce is derived, originated in Asia Minor. The ancient historian Herodotus records its presence on the tables of 6th century Persian kings, and throughout the following centuries it became a popular crop all over Europe. Columbus brought it with him to the New World, starting its spread over the North American continent. Without a doubt, lettuce now holds a place in nearly every garden on the globe.

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Lettuce: Red Romaine (Heirloom)

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Romaine lettuce, though named for its presence in the papal gardens, dates back to the third millennium BC, where ancient Egyptians depicted this type of lettuce in their bas-reliefs. Another name for Romaine, "Cos," shows another part of its history on the Greek island of Kos. Later, Syrian gardeners began selectively breeding this type of lettuce to have a thick rib and spoon-like shape, since they used lettuce as a spoon for their traditional cuisine.

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Melons

Melon: Cantaloupe, Hale's Best Jumbo (Cucumis melo)

$1.00 - $5.60

Great tasting annual heirloom with firm, sweet, aromatic flesh. Oval fruits have a yellow-green rind, a heavy, coarse net, and a light rib, 3 to 4 pounds. Drought resistant.

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Melon, Cantaloupe: Hearts of Gold (Heirloom) (Cucumis melo)

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Hearts of Gold has an aromatic, sweet, deep-orange flesh. The fruit is thick and firm with a small cavity. It is heavily netted with medium ribbing. The fruit grows nearly round to 6.5" in diameter weighing 3.5 to 4.5 pounds. The plant is vigorous, extremely productive, and blight resistant.

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Melon, Cantaloupe: Honey Dew Green Flesh (Heirloom) (Cucumis melo var. inodorus)

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The first honeydew in America, a variety called White Antibes, came from France in 1900. Being a warm weather crop, it soon became well established especially in the gardens of the southwestern states. Honeydew are now widely grown for commercial markets, especially in the states of California, Texas, and Arizona.

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Melon, Cantaloupe: Honey Rock (Heirloom) (Cucumis melo)

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Honey Rock Cantaloupe produces 3-4 lb melons. It produces early and has good yields of quality fruit. Developed around 1920, this heirloom melon received the prestigious AAS Gold Medal award in 1933.

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Melon, Watermelon: Black Diamond (Heirloom) (Citrullus lanatus)

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Black Diamond heirloom melons are an old favorite and the quintessential watermelon; they perform excellently in southern climates. These watermelons are taken seriously in the town of Luling, Texas, at the annual "Watermelon Thump," an annual festival to celebrate local watermelon industry, in which Black Diamond watermelons are a favorite. This variety of watermelon, grown by Texans Allen and Shane Watts, reached a record of 81 pounds and won the contest at the 2005 Watermelon Thump.

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Melon, Watermelon: Crimson Sweet (Citrullus lanatus)

$1.00 - $5.60

If you are looking for a watermelon that is famous for both great flavor and high sugar content, then Crimson Sweet Watermelon is the perfect choice! This melon was first released in 1963 by Kansas State University and has been a gardener’s favorite ever since! This beautiful melon is light green with dark striped melons with an average weight of 24 lbs. Crimson Sweet Watermelon vine are also resistant to anthracnose and fusarium wilt!

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Melon, Watermelon: Moon and Stars (Heirloom) (Citrullus lanatus)

$1.00 - $5.60

A stunning heirloom, Moon & Stars watermelon was first offered in 1926 by Peter Henderson & Company as "Sun, Moon, and Stars." It disappeared from the public eye until being rediscovered in 1987 at Merle Van Doren's farm in Macon, Missouri. These melons get their name from the small yellow "stars" and large yellow "moons" on the dark green rind.

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Melon, Watermelon: Sugar Baby (Heirloom) (Citrullus lanatus)

$1.00 - $5.60

Sugar Baby Watermelon is an early standard icebox watermelon and has fruit that average 7-8" in diameter with a weight of 7-10 lbs. A favorite in many households, it is very popular all over the world. It grows well in the north as it is one of the earliest melons available. This 1959 heirloom packs a lot of flavor. A must have in your garden this year!

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Mustard

Mustard: Black (Heirloom) (Brassica Nigra)

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Brassica Nigra is a culinary herb that produces sunny 4 petaled flowers that bare black seeds annually which are cultivated and ground to spice the condiment we know as mustard, as well as many other things. Black Mustard grows between the height of 24-72” and also produces wrinkly dark green leaves which are also edible when cooked or steamed.

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Mustard: Red Giant (Heirloom) (Brassica juncea)

$1.00 - $5.60

Mustard greens originated near the Himalayan region of northern India, where they have been growing for thousands of years. Chinese, Japanese, and African cuisine also make use of this peppery vegetable. Though not particularly well known in most parts of the United States, mustard greens are a traditional part of culture in the southern region.

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Mustard: Tendergreen (Heirloom) (Brassica rapa var. perviridis)

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Mustard greens originated near the Himalayan region of northern India, where they have been growing for thousands of years. Chinese, Japanese, and African cuisine also make use of this peppery vegetable. Though not particularly well known in most parts of the United States, mustard greens are a traditional part of culture in the southern region.

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Okra

Okra: Clemson Spineless (Heirloom) (Abelmoschus esculentus)

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As the name suggests, Clemson Spineless okra was developed by the horticultural research department of Clemson University in South Carolina. Introduced in 1939, it immediately won an AAS award in that same year. Originally, okra comes from northern Africa, where it still grows wild. This unusual member of the hibiscus family still has an important part in African and Mediterranean cuisine, as well as being a culinary tradition in the American South.

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Okra: Red Burgundy (Heirloom) (Abelmoschus esculentus)

$1.00 - $5.60

Red Burgundy Okra has deep crimson pods on tall stems.  Gorgeous yellow flowers accented with red are a favorite of the bees.  Even if you don't eat okra, this plant is worth growing! The plants are very productive and produce 6" long tender pods that lose their red color when cooked.  The pods are delicious in soup, stew or gumbo.

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Onions

Onions: Cipollini, Red (Heirloom) (Allium cepa)

$1.00 - $5.60

Red Cipollini, also known as Borettana, are heirloom Italian onions that were first cultivated in the 1400's in the town of Boretto, Italy. They have been known as “poor man’s onion” and “little onion” as well. Even though these sweet flat onions are tiny, they are a specialty produce that packs a strong flavor raw and get sweeter when cooked. These onions are perfect for grilling, pickling, or roasting. 

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Onions: Cipollini, Yellow (Organic) (Allium cepa)

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Yellow Cipollini, also known as Borettana, are heirloom Italian onions that were first cultivated in the 1400's in the town of Boretto, Italy. They have been known as “poor man’s onion” and “little onion” as well. Even though these sweet flat onions are tiny, they are a specialty produce that packs a strong flavor raw and get sweeter when cooked. These onions are perfect for grilling, pickling, or roasting. 

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Onions: Evergreen White Bunching (Heirlooms) (Allium fistulosum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Most likely coming from Asia, this unusual onion has a different name in nearly every country that cultivates it; spring onions, Japanese onions, Welsh onions, scallions, green onions to name only a few. The countries of eastern Asia remain on the top of the list for bunching onion production.

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Onions: Ruby Red (Heirloom) (Allium cepa)

$1.00 - $5.60

Red onions originated in central Asia, and are still a favorite choice for the cuisine of east India in particular because of their bright color and pungency. Those who love red onions know that three cities on particular are known for producing them: Tropea, Italy; Wethersfield, Connecticut; and Turda, Romania.

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Onions: Sweet Spanish White (Heirloom) (Allium cepa)

$1.00 - $5.60

Spain, the leading onion producer of western Europe, consumes more onions than any other European country; their cuisine cannot be Spanish without onions. The most well known sweet onions of America such as the Vidalia and Grano types have their roots in the sweet onions of Spain, such as this Sweet Spanish variety.

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Onion: Sweet Spanish Yellow (Heirloom) (Allium cepa)

$1.00 - $5.60

Spain, the leading onion producer of western Europe, consumes more onions than any other European country; their cuisine cannot be Spanish without onions. The most well known sweet onions of America such as the Vidalia and Grano types have their roots in the sweet onions of Spain, such as this Sweet Spanish variety.

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Onions: Walla Walla (Heirloom) (Allium cepa)

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Walla Walla onions are native to the Pacific Northwest where they were developed by Peter Pieri in the city of Walla Walla, Washington in the early 1900’s. Washington State has also made this variety their State Vegetable due to the popularity of its mild sweet flavor and crispy. 

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Parsley

Parsley: Italian Giant (Heirloom) (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum)

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Parsley has a long and colorful history, being well known in many cultures. Myths and legends abound concerning this herb, making it the symbol of such widely varying things as death, victory, and life. One colonial superstition connecting parsley with death held such power that many farmers refused to grow this herb at all. Curly leaved parsley is the most well known and commonly available herb; it contains vitamins A and C as well as other valuable antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

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Peas

Pea: Alaska (Heirloom) (Pisum sativum​)

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Alaska peas, first known as Earliest of All Pea, (Pisum sativum) are a type of English garden pea from Bedford, England that was introduced in 1881 by Thomas Laxton. They are a result of the crossing of Ringleader and Little Gem peas. They contain less sugar and matures earlier than other pea plant cultivars. They were introduced in the United States in 1882 by James J.H. Gregory and have been one of the most popular pea varieties ever since. These peas are sturdy, grow well in cooler weather and are adapted for a shorter growing season. With optimal growing conditions, these flavorful legumes will develop rapidly and be ready for harvest in under two months.

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Pea: Early Frosty (Heirloom) (Pisum sativum​)

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Though no one really knows when peas were first cultivated, historians can be certain that people grew them for food by the Bronze Age. Legend has it that fresh peas first became popular when a French gardener introduced them to the court of Louis XIV. Because they could be dried and stored for long periods of time, people in colonial times also valued this vegetable. Horticulturalists and gardeners alike have continued cultivating peas of all varieties and sizes.

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Pea: Sugar Snap (Heirloom) (Pisum sativum)

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Sugar Snap Pea is a native annual vegetable that was bred by Dr. Carl Lamborn who crossed a snow pea with a thick shelled English Pea. The end result was not only the very first varieties of snap pea, but also a sensational pea that was perfect for commercial food processing! This pea was so impressive it won the AAS Gold Medal in 1979! Sugar Snap pea plants can reach the height of 60” and produce green, crisp, thick pods that contain peas that are deliciously sweet! 

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Peppers, Hot

Pepper, Hot: Anaheim Chili (Heirloom) (Capsicum annuum)

$1.00 - $5.60

An extremely popular hot pepper in Southern California and New Mexico, the Anaheim has been cultivated in New Mexico for centuries. In 1896, a entrepreneur named Emilio Ortega came to Anaheim, California to start a cannery; with him came his prize pepper variety, which soon became known and loved as the Anaheim pepper.

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Pepper, Hot: Greek Pepperoncini (Organic) (Capsicum annuum)

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Greek Pepperoncini is an annual heirloom hot pepper variety from Greece which offers a sweet taste that is accompanied with mild heat. This plant matures in 60-65 days, grows to the height of 30”, and produces countless golden yellow, crispy peppers that are 4” long and 1” thick. This variety is excellent for pickling, salsas, salads, and even fresh! 

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Pepper, Hot: Habanero (Heirloom) (Capsicum chinense​)

$1.00 - $5.60

Though this greatest quantities of Habanero peppers are now grown in the Yucatan in Mexico, they once played an important part in the industry of "La Habana," or Havana, from which they receive their name. Habanero peppers spread so far so quickly that they also became called Chinese peppers, since some believed that was their place of origin. Habanero peppers are the hottest open pollinated pepper available.

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Pepper, Hot: Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax (Heirloom) (Capsicum annuum)

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Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax pepper is an heirloom that is very popular for canning and pickling. Excellent for short season areas. It sets fruit over a long season. The light yellow fruit are medium to very hot.

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Pepper, Hot: Jalapeno (Organic) (Capsicum annuum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Jalapenos are the most well-known chili pepper in Mexico and the United States.  Use them in everything from nachos and pizza to Mexican cuisine.  Green conical fruits get hotter as they mature to a deep red on upright plants. They are also known as 'chipotle' chilies when dried and mesquite-smoked.

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Pepper, Hot: Long Red Cayenne (Organic) (Capsicum annuum)

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Cayenne peppers were found growing on a bush near the town of Cayenne in French Guiana, South America. Records show that this pepper is among those discovered by Christopher Columbus in his travels and taken back to Europe, where they immediately established themselves in European cuisine.

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Pepper, Hot: Serrano (Heirloom) (Capsicum annuum)

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Heirloom Serrano Peppers are known for their unusual combination of intense heat and flavor. Named for the Spanish word meaning "from the mountains", these chiles are originally native to the mountains in the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo. Growing in popularity in the United States, they are a cultural tradition in Mexico.

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Pepper, Hot: Tabasco (Heirloom) (Capsicum annuum)

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This fiery pepper was first known near Tabasco, Mexico in the 1840s and imported in 1848 to Louisiana. Edmund McIlhenny, a native of Avery Island, Louisiana, began brewing his famous Tabasco pepper sauce in 1868 using these peppers. Since then, Tabasco pepper sauce has become the most loved and well known hot sauce available.

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Peppers, Sweet

Pepper, Sweet: Banana (Heirloom) (Capsicum annuum)

$1.00 - $5.60

The pepper is native to Central and South America, where Christopher Columbus and other explorers discovered it and took it with them back to Europe at the end of the 16th century. They became called "pepper" in Spanish, or pimiento, because their spicy flavor brought the spice black pepper to mind. For their excellent qualities, Sweet Banana peppers won the prestigious AAS Award in 1941.

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Pepper, Sweet: Big Red (Heirloom)

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Big Red Sweet Peppers are a native vegetable that were discovered in Central and South America by explorers which brought them back to Europe in the 16 Century. This pepper plant grows to the height of 24” and is known for its high yields that can be enjoyed raw, stuffed, or roasted. It produces a thick fleshed, sweet tasting, green bell pepper which turns a radiant red color when ripe. Maturing in 75 days, this variety will surely jazz up any salad, stir fry, and much more.

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Pepper, Sweet: California Wonder 300 TMR Bell (Heirloom) (Capsicum annuum)

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California Wonder peppers, introduced in 1928, became the standard for sweet peppers. Many horticultural experts and gardeners used this pepper in breeding new and superior types of garden pepper, because of its excellent size and production. California Wonder peppers can be found in nearly every grocery store and restaurant in America because of its extensive use in the commercial food market.

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Pepper, Sweet: Chocolate Bell (Heirloom) (Capsicum annuum)

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Chocolate Beauty bell pepper (Capsicum annuum ‘Chocolate Beauty’) is a relative of the sweet peppers that have been grown for over 7,000 years in South and Central America. One note on the history of Chocolate Beauty bell is that it was first mentioned in 1681 in Panama. ​Market name for the fruit is Brown Holland bell, but Chocolate Beauty is far more descriptive. It is one of the sweetest bell peppers when allowed to mature fully, and is most productive in areas with long season summers. That being said, Chocolate Beauty bells can be used as a standard green bell pepper when harvested early, especially if you find it difficult to wait for this tasty brown morsel of sweetness.

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Pepper, Sweet: Orange Sun (Heirloom)

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Orange Sun Sweet Peppers are a native vegetable that were discovered in Central and South America by explorers which brought them back to Europe in the 16 Century. This pepper plant grows to the height of 24” and produces a crispy sweet green bell pepper which turns an amazing orange color when ripe. Maturing in 80 days, this variety will surely jazz up any salad, stir fry, and much more.

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Pepper, Sweet: Jimmy Nardello Italian (Heirloom)

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Jimmy Nardello peppers are known best as frying peppers though they are just as flavorful when raw. This variety of pepper was originally from Basilicata, a southern region of Italy. It takes its name from Jimmy Nardello, who inherited it from his parents Guiseppe and Angela Nardello, who brought the seeds from Italy while immigrating to Connecticut in 1887.

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Pepper, Sweet: Purple Beauty Bell (Heirloom) (Capsicum annuum)

$1.00 - $5.60

These Peppers are native to Central and South America. They were discovered by Christopher Columbus, and other explorers, who took them back to Europe at the end of the 16th century. Purple beauty is an excellent choice if you are looking for both a colorful pepper and high yields. A bell shaped pepper that ripens from green to purple to purplish red.

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Pumpkin

Pumpkin: Connecticut Field (Organic) (Cucurbita pepo)

$1.00 - $5.60

Connecticut Field Pumpkin, which dates back to the early 1700's, was developed for edible seeds and not sweet flesh. A great choice for Halloween carving and decorating, they have a flat base and uniform shape. A popular and well known variety to use for your next carved pumpkin contest! Don't forget to roast the delicious seeds for snacking!

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Pumpkin: Cushaw Green Striped (Heirloom) (Cucurbita mixta)

$1.00 - $5.60

This Native American heirloom squash, whose common name of "Cushaw" comes from the Algonquin word coscushaw, has also been marketed as the Tennessee Sweet Potato because of its sweetness. New York seed man Grant Thorburn called it the Green Striped Bell in his 1847 catalog, and it was also sold beginning in 1883 by W. Atlee Burpee Co. Since Cushaw Green Striped resists squash vine borers, commercial farmers in the southern region rely on this variety for a good fall crop. Many Southern gardeners also prefer this variety for pies because of its superior taste.

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Pumpkin: Jack O' Lantern (Heirloom) (Cucurbita maxima)

$1.00 - $5.60

Early pumpkins, actually a form of squash, come from early Native American gardens. Native Americans grew these vegetables as part of the "three sisters" group comprised of beans, corn, and squash, since they provide mutual benefits. Pumpkins and squash became a valuable food source for the settlers of the New World.

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Pumpkin: La Estrella (F1 Hybrid) Treated (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne)

$1.00 - $5.60

La Estrella Pumpkin is a annual native that is a member of the Cucurbita Family. It was bred by Dr. Don Maynard at the University of Florida. La Estrella matures in 70 days in tropical regions such as Florida, and 125 days in the temperate north. It produces 3-4 pumpkins per plant that have orange backgrounds, with tan and green blotches, and weigh 6-12 lbs. each. This pumpkin is often used in the World Championship Punkin Chunkin Association.

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Radish

Radish: Early Scarlet Globe (Heirloom) (Raphanus sativus)

$1.00 - $5.60

Early ​Scarlet Globe is an early variety of radish and an favorite of many home gardeners because it matures in just 23 days!  Though their exact origin is unknown, certainly have been growing in America since the late 19th century. After reviewing an assortment of the early radishes then available, the June 1913 issue of "Garden Magazine" said of Scarlet Globe, "it remains in good table condition longer than any of the early sorts mentioned above." ​​

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Radish: French Breakfast (Heirloom) (Raphanus sativus)

$1.00 - $5.60

Though the exact origin of French Breakfast radishes is unknown, renowned seed expert James J. H. Gregory of Marblehead, Massachusetts first offered them for sale in his seed catalog in 1875.

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Radish: German Giant (Heirloom) (Raphanus sativus)

$1.00 - $5.60

Radishes, in their early forms, come from the ancient civilizations of China, Greece, and Egypt; soon, surrounding nations also cultivated this vegetable. While the Oriental nations cultivated the large, elongated radishes, most of the round varieties such as German Giant were developed by the Dutch and the French. German Giant, as the name suggests, is an Amish heirloom that originated in Germany.​

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Radish: Watermelon (Heirloom) (Raphanus sativus)

$1.00 - $5.60

The Watermelon radish is a type of Japanese winter radish also known as a "daikon," which simply means "large root" in Japanese. Daikon radishes account for the largest percentage of any cultivated vegetable in Japan, and can be found in some form in nearly every meal of that country. Watermelon radishes, which orginated in north China near Beijing, are often served sweetened there as a dessert or fruit.

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Radish: White Spear Sprouting (Heirloom) (Raphanus sativus)

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White Spear is a type of Japanese winter radish also known as a "daikon," which simply means "large root" in Japanese. Daikon radishes account for the largest percentage of any cultivated vegetable in Japan, and can be found in some form in nearly every meal of that country.

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Rhubarb

Rhubarb: Victoria (Heirloom) (Rheum x coltorum)

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This heirloom variety of rhubarb comes from horticultural expert Joseph Myatt of Manor Farm in Deptford, England. Mr. Myatt introduced Victoria rhubarb in 1837, to honor England's beloved queen; rhubarb immediately became an extremely popular dessert inspiration in the fashionable circles of Britain. The Victoria rhubarb strain, which soon made its way across the ocean, is also responsible for the American culinary tradition of rhubarb.

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Salsify

Salsify: Mammoth Sandwich Island (Heirloom) (Tragopogon porrifolius)

$1.00 - $5.60

Salsify in its modern form comes from 16th century Italy, and later made its way to the rest of Europe. European cooks traditionally served this white parsnip-like root steamed or boiled with cream. Mammoth Sandwich Island salsify, developed in the 1860s in the United States, has been the preeminent salsify variety ever since.

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Spinach

Spinach: Bloomsdale Longstanding (Heirloom) (Spinacia oleracea)

$1.00 - $5.60

In 1784, Englishman David Landreth moved to downtown Philadelphia to open the first commercial seed business in the United States. He and his brother Cuthbert developed this variety of spinach, which they named Bloomsdale Longstanding and introduced to their customers in 1826. Bloomsdale became known for withstanding temperature changes without bolting, and continues to be well loved by gardeners.

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Spinach: Purple Passion (Heirloom) (Atriplex hortensis)

$1.00 - $5.60

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Purple Passion Spinach also known as Purple Mountain Spinach has 3 times more Vitamin A than normal spinach. It is also very tasty and easy to grow. Purple Passion Spinach can grow to six feet tall, with beautiful purplish-red leaves, and can be used in place of traditional spinach or chard. Also superb in salads or cooked as a green.

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Spinach: Strawberry (Chenopodium capitatum)

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Strawberry Spinach is a member of the Goosefoot family and is an annual native of Africa, Asia and Europe. Strawberry Spinach is also known as Blite Goosefoot, Strawberry Goosefoot, Indian paint, and Indian Ink. Strawberry Spinach grows to the height of 12-18”, produces edible triangular-shaped green leaves, and showy red berries that resemble strawberries. Strawberry Spinach matures in 90 days, self seeds, and can be used as a dye.

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Squash, Summer

Squash, Summer: Dark Green Zucchini (Heirloom) (Cucurbita pepo)

$1.00 - $5.60

This is the traditional, reliable zucchini that just keeps on producing! Fruits are dark green, and nice and straight! Matures in about 60 days. Average water needs. Attractive to bees, butterflies, and/or birds.

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Squash, Summer: Dixie (Cucurbita pepo)

$1.00 - $5.60

Dixie is a smooth skin hybrid yellow crookneck that consistently produces high yields of excellent quality fruit. The 5-6" long fruits are early-maturing, uniform, lemony yellow in color and holds well after picking and tastiest when 4-6" long. Low in calories and a good source of vitamin A . ​This variety is excellent for freezing and canning.

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Squash, Summer: Early White Bush Scallop (Heirloom) (Cucurbita pepo)

$1.00 - $5.60

With a delicate, mild flavor, much akin to zucchini, the scallop squash, is a small variety of summer squash. Lesser known than its relatives yellow squash or zucchini, patty pans have a distinct shape which some people describe as similar to a flying saucer.

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Squash, Summer: Early Yellow Crookneck (Heirloom) (Cucurbita pepo)

$1.00 - $5.60

Crookneck Squash is part of the original "three sisters" plantings found by colonists when they arrived in the new world.  Native American's used the grouping of corn, beans and crookneck squash so the plants all would benefit each other.  Crookneck squash was a crucial food source for the American settlers and has been sold since 1928.

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Squash, Summer: Grey Zucchini (Heirloom) (Cucurbita pepo)

$1.00 - $5.60

History records that Columbus carried this then unfamiliar member of the cucumber family back to Europe after his first voyage. In Italy it acquired the name "zucchino," meaning a small squash; the French name for a zucchini, which the English later adopted, is "courgette." Italian immigrants later brought the zucchini back to the United States, where it became the most popular and commonly available variety of summer squash.

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Squash, Summer: Scallop Yellow Bush (Heirloom) (Cucurbita pepo)

$1.00 - $5.60

This colorful patty pan squash predates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World. It is a rare Native American squash, having been domesticated in North America centuries before the arrival of explorers and settlers.

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Squash, Winter

Squash, Winter: Sweet Meat (Heirloom) (Cucurbita maxima)

$1.00 - $5.60

Winter squash such as Sweet Meat comes from the Native Americans, developed and cultivated in their gardens long before the arrival of the explorers and settlers. Traditionally, squash was grown alongside beans and corn as part of the "three sisters" group; these three vegetables greatly benefit each others' growth. Sweet Meat heirloom squash, a northwestern favorite, was introduced by Gill Brothers Seed Company of Portland, Oregon.

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Squash, Winter: Vegetable Spaghetti (Heirloom) (Cucurbita maxima)

$1.00 - $5.60

Originally from China, vegetable spaghetti squash was introduced to Japan in 1921 by a Chinese agricultural research company. The Burpee Seed Company introduced this variety to the United States in 1936; most World War II Victory Gardens contained this squash, more commonly known as spaghetti squash.

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Squash, Winter: Waltham Butternut (Heirloom) (Cucurbita maxima)

$1.00 - $5.60

Waltham Butternut Squash is of uniform shape with a hard rind that keeps exceptionally well.  Created by Bob Young of Waltham Massachusetts, it was introduced commercially in 1977. Waltham Butternut Winter Squash won the AAS Award in 1970 and has continued to set the standard for butternut squash.

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Tomatillo

Tomatillo: Green (Organic) (Physalis ixocarpa)

$1.00 - $5.60

Though the tomatillo (to-ma-TEE-yo) is distantly related to the tomato and is grown in a similar way, the likeness ends there. Tomatillos originally grew wild in the fields of Central America, and became a common ingredient in local cuisine. These fruits have a tart, distinctive flavor and can be used either raw or cooked. Many traditional Mexican foods such as salsa, guacamole, and gazpacho include tomatillos as a main ingredient.

 

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Tomato

Tomato: Amana Orange (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

The Amana Orange tomato is an Iowa heirloom obtained from Gary Staley of Brandon, Florida, who named it for the Amana Colonies of Amana, Iowa. The Amana Colonies, a National Historic Landmark since 1965, were completely self sufficient German Pietist communities. The Colonies imported with them their traditions and handcrafts from Germany, including heirloom vegetables such as Amana Orange.

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Tomato: Arkansas Traveler (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

The Arkansas Traveler is an open-pollinated heirloom variety of tomato that was bred by the University of Arkansas in 1968. The plant is indeterminate with round red fruits weighing approximately 6 ounces

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Tomato: Beefsteak (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Seed expert Peter Henderson introduced this tomato in 1894, naming it "Henderson's Crimson Cushion." Later renamed Beefsteak, it became a favorite of gardeners in the Northeast. It was developed for resistance to fusarium wilt and nematodes, as well as meaty flesh for eating fresh or cooking.

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Tomato: Black Krim (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Black tomatoes originated in Russia, and first reached the United States with solders returning home from the Crimean War. Black Krim, considered one of the best of the black tomatoes, comes from the Crimean peninsula in the Black Sea. Lars Olov Rosenstrom of Sweden found this excellent variety in Krim, Russia in 1990.

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Tomato: Green Zebra (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Seed expert Tom Wagner of Everett, Washington bred Green Zebra from several green tomato varieties, including Evergreen. Since he was young, Tom had been fascinated with green tomatoes, but was disappointed with their tendency to crack. He set out to create a new green tomato, and Green Zebra was the result; he first offered it for sale in his seed catalog in 1983.

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Tomato: Hillbilly (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

This multicolored heirloom tomato originates in the mountains of West Virginia. Ohio gardener Jerry Lee Bosner introduced this seed to Seed Savers Exchange for commercial use in 1994.

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Tomato: Italian Roma (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Tomatoes first arrived in Italy with the return of European explorers from South America, bringing with them the unknown "tomatl," a member of the nightshade family that was considered poisonous for centuries and only used for decoration. Though Italians didn't discover the merits of tomatoes as a vegetable until the 18th century, they quickly became a staple ingredient in Italian sauces and pasta. The Roma tomato, also called an Italian plum tomato, performs excellently for sauces because of its low water content.

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Tomato: Purple Cherokee (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Craig LeHoullier, a Seed Savers Exchange member, PhD chemist, and gardening enthusiast, received the seeds of Cherokee Purple in the mail from J. D. Green of Tennessee. Mr. Green stated that his neighbor had obtained the seed from Cherokee Indians in the area, who had developed this variety and grown it for generations. LeHoullier, being greatly impressed with the purple tomatoes, sent them to Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and Johnny's Seeds, who both began to produce them commercially in 1991. Cherokee Purple, in addition to the famous Brandywine tomatoes, caused the popularity of old fashioned heirloom varieties of tomato.

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Tomato: Sweetie Cherry (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

The Heirloom Sweetie Cherry Tomato has a firm texture and was produced for commercial sale in 1980. These succulent fruits can grow up to 1" in diameter, and even though they aren't very big, they still have incredibly high sugar content.

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Tomato: Yellow Pear (Heirloom) (Lycopersicon lycopersicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

History well documents the Yellow Pear tomato, indicating the presence of this variety in Europe as early as the 17th century. The earliest known reference to this heirloom in North America comes from the sale records of the Hudson Bay Company in Vancouver, Canada. Numerous heirloom seed companies in the United States still offer Yellow Pear as an unusual, delicious little tomato.

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Turnip

Turnips: Purple Top White Globe (Heirloom) (Brassica rapa)

$1.00 - $5.60

Purple Top White Globe Turnip , which has been grown in American gardens since the early 19th century, is one of the most popular for home gardens.  The 1881 D. M. Ferry seed catalog says that turnip is "of beautiful appearance, of most excellent quality, and equally desirable for table or stock".

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