Bear Root Gardens 2020 Seed Catalogue - Bear Root Gardens 6812 Road 38 P.O. Box 495, Verona, ON
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Bear Root Gardens 2020
Seed Catalogue
Bear Root Gardens
6812 Road 38
P.O. Box 495, Verona, ON
613-915-1600
bearrootgardens@gmail.com
Bear Root Gardens
6812 Road 38
P.O. Box 495, Verona, ON
613-915-1600
bearrootgardens@gmail.com
Organic Vegetable Seed List
All Packets $3.50 each or 3 for $10 or 5 for $15 – any quantity above 5 packages is $3 each.
Beans: For all varieties, directly plant in the soil to a depth of 1 inch, 2-3 inches apart
after the threat of frost has past.
Bush (approx 30 seeds/ pack)
Dragon Tongue – beautiful snap bean.
Beans are a pale yellow with purple
streaking throughout. Allow beans to
get large before harvesting. The larger
beans are less woody than other bean
varieties. Days to maturity: 55-60
SOLD OUT FOR 2020
Maxibel- A lovely French fillet bean. A
market farmer’s favorite. Produces
high yields of delicious fresh green
beans. Days to maturity: 50
Magpie - A very reliable green snap
bean, beautiful when dried. Produces
high yields of delicious fresh green
beans. Days to maturity: 50
Pencil Pod Wax - A very reliable yellow
snap bean. Produces high yields of
delicious fresh yellow beans. Days to
maturity: 50
Royal Burgundy – a proven heirloom
snap bean. Produces an abundance of
purple snap beans. Days to maturity:
55-60
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6812 Road 38
P.O. Box 495, Verona, ON
613-915-1600
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Climbing (approx 15 seeds/pack) – require minimum of 4-5 foot tall trellising
Golden Gate - produces 15cm long pale yellow beans. Harvest as a large snap bean.
Days to maturity: 70 SOLD OUT FOR 2020
Beets: direct seed every couple of weeks from late April to early July to enjoy beets all season
long. (approx 250 seeds/pack)
Chioggia - a favorite Italian heirloom. Dark pink exterior surrounds the brilliant candy
striped interior. Great addition to a fresh roaster salad. Days to maturity: 55-60
Feuer Krugel - a nice uniform classic red beet from Germany. Name translates to Fire
Ball. Days to maturity: 55-60
Touchstone Gold – a very nice golden beet bred by John Navazio. Golden beets have a
slightly less earthy flavor than red beets. Days to maturity: 55-60
Broccoli: It is best to start seedling indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting and
transplant beginning of May to early July. Plant transplants 2 feet apart for ideal growth.
(approx 100 seeds/pack)
De Cicco - An old Italian variety
producing a small head with several
side shoots. Harvest main head at 3”
and then harvest side shoots all
summer long.
Bear Root Gardens
6812 Road 38
P.O. Box 495, Verona, ON
613-915-1600
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Carrots: direct seed every couple of weeks from late April to early July to enjoy carrots all
season long. (approx 500 seed/pack)
Scarlet Nantes - A well adapted strong
heirloom variety of carrot. Has been
grown in our conditions for over 50
years. Lovely flavor with blunt tips.
Carrots grow to 8”. Days to maturity:
60-70
Purple Dragon – dark red purple
exterior contrasts with the bright
orange core. Spicy sweet flavor, great
for snacking. Days to maturity: 60-80
Corn: Sow seeds directly in soil after threat of frost have past. Plant in blocks rather than
in single rows (for example 3’ x 3’ block versus 9’ row). This will increase the
pollination of kernels on the ears of corn. (approx 50 seeds/pack)
Strawberry Popping Corn- Produces
stalks around 4-5’ with 2-4 ears per
stalk. Corn is a beautiful dark pink.
Ears are tiny, 2-4” and are shaped like
a strawberry. Days to maturity: 100-
110
Bear Root Gardens
6812 Road 38
P.O. Box 495, Verona, ON
613-915-1600
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Cucurbits: Can start indoors 3 weeks before last frost and then transplant after threat of
frost has past. Or can direct seed at 1 inch depth and 1- 2 foot spacing after threat of frost
has past. Many cucurbits can be susceptible to transplant shock and can grow fine with
both methods.
Cantaloupe (approx 35 seeds/ pack)
Collective Farm Women – A fabulous
musk melon with a unique white flesh.
Outer skin turns from green to orange
when ripe. Produces softball sized
fruit. Days to maturity: 65-70
Cucamelon (approx 25 seeds/pack)
Cucamelon - AKA mouse melon or
Mexican sour gherkin. Small
cucumber-like fruit with shaped of a
watermelon. Crunchy skin with a
juicy pop. Start seeds indoor 2-4
weeks before planting after threat of
frost has past. Days to maturity: 70
Cucumber (approx 25 seeds/ pack)
Shintokiwa – an excellent Japanese
slicing cucumber. Produces nice
straight 20-30 cm fruit. Start seeds
indoor 2-3 weeks before planting. Days
to maturity: 60-65
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Sumter – A phenomenal pickling
cucumber. Produces high yields. Pick
and enjoy at a variety of sizes for
various pickle types. Days to maturity:
55
Bear Root Gardens
6812 Road 38
P.O. Box 495, Verona, ON
613-915-1600
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Squash (approx 10 seeds/pack)
Nutterbutter – a small butternut
variety that is early to mature.
Produces personal sized fruit that is
great for roasting or for making soups.
Days to maturity: 90
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Watermelon (approx 25 seeds/ pack)
Sugar Baby – delicious red flesh
protected by a very dark rind. Produces
smaller sized water melons great for
sharing. Days to maturity: 75-80
Orangeglo - medium sized fruit with
bright orange flesh. Deliciously sweet.
Vines are semi-resistant to wilt and
insect predation. Days to maturity: 85-
90
Eggplant: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost and transplant after threat of frost has
past. (approx 25 seeds/ pack)
Black Beauty – a classic glossy dark
purple, bell shaped eggplant. Great for
grilling, making dips or eggplant
parmesan. Days to maturity: 80-90
Bear Root Gardens
6812 Road 38
P.O. Box 495, Verona, ON
613-915-1600
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Green Onions: Direct seed or transplant from late April to late July. Start seeds indoor
4-6 weeks before desired transplant date. (approx 100 seeds/pack)
Ever Green Long White Bunching - A
very hardy non bulbing green onion.
Overwinters very well in our Northern
climate.
Greens: For leaf lettuces, arugula and mustard– gently sprinkle seeds at a depth of ½ inch
at the end of April or early May and then again in mid August. For large amounts of lettuce
plant multiple rows one week apart. For head lettuces and spinach – it is best to start
seedling indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting. Start transplant beginning of May. Plant
at a spacing of 1 foot. (approx 500 seeds/ pack)
Mixed Greens (approx 500 seeds/pack)
Bear Root Mixed Greens - A mix
made from a variety of our heirloom
greens including arugula, mustard, and
tatsoi. A rainbow of colours. Best
grown in spring and fall. DTM:35-40
Arugula (approx 500 seeds/pack)
Astro – less lobed than wild arugula
and has a milder flavor. Great for
adding to a salad mix or enjoy on its
own. Good cool weather growth. Days
to maturity 35-40
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Bear Root Gardens
6812 Road 38
P.O. Box 495, Verona, ON
613-915-1600
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Sylvette Wild Arugula – different from
salad arugula as it has a more pungent
flavor with deeply lobed leaves. Days
to maturity: 50
Lettuce (approx 500 seeds/pack)
Bear Root Lettuce Mix - A mix made
from a selection of our heirloom leaf
lettuces. A rainbow of colours. Best
grown in spring and fall. Days to
maturity: 50-55
Cimmaron Romaine - A red romaine
head lettuce with a creamy yellow
heart. Slow to bolt. Days to maturity:
60
SOLD OUT for 2020
Forellenschluss – known as a leaf and
romaine type lettuce. Produces
elongated red speckled green leaves.
Roughly translates to mean speckled
trout. Days to maturity 60
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Jester – Similar to the green rapids and
the red sail. Produces large leaves that
are green and with red speckles.
Slower to bolt.
SOLD OUT FOR 2020
Bear Root Gardens
6812 Road 38
P.O. Box 495, Verona, ON
613-915-1600
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Red Sail - Similar to the Jester.
Produces large gently serrated red
leaves with lighter colour vein. Slow to
bolt. Days to maturity: 60
Mustards (approx 500 seeds/pack)
Scarlet Frills – Dark red frilled leaves
will add a nice spice and colour to any
salad mix. Days to maturity: 30
Herbs: Direct seed into the ground mid May to early June or start indoors a few weeks
before last expected frost and transplant out. For herbs it is best to avoid planting in the
peak heat of the season.
Dill Bouquet - Most popular variety of
dill. Produces large seed heads and
numerous branches. Great for use in
pickling. Days to maturity 40-45
Genovese Basil - Produces beautiful
24” tall plants with numerous branches
and leaves. Ideal for making pesto for
adding a fresh flavor on pizza. Slower
to bolt than other varieties. Days to
maturity: 65-70
SOLD OUT FOR 2020
Santo Cilantro - Slow bolting, grown
for its leaves. Produces large flower
heads which are very attractive to
pollinators. Known for repelling certain
garden pests. Days to maturity 50-55
SOLD OUT FOR 2020
Bear Root Gardens
6812 Road 38
P.O. Box 495, Verona, ON
613-915-1600
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Kale: Direct seed or transplant from late April to late July. Start seeds indoor 4 weeks
before desired transplant date. Thin to 1 foot spacing.
Scarlet- Beautiful purple curly leaves
grow on a 2-3’ plant. Fantastic as baby
or bunching. Days to maturity: 55
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Westlander – Kale A beautiful curly
green kale. Very cold tolerant.
Produces large flavorful leaves on
dense plants. Start seeds indoor 4-6
weeks before last frost. DTM: 50-55
Peas: Directly seed at a depth of 1 inch and at a spacing of 2-3 inches. For best results
plant seeds end of April to early May and then again end of August for fall peas. Peas tend
not to perform well under the heat of the summer.
Peas (approx 30 seeds/pack)
Champion of England – A delicious
shelling pea. Requires 3-4 ft of
trellising. Plants produce high yields of
large pods for shelling. Peas are ideal
for fresh eating or soups and salads.
Days to maturity: 65-70Bear Root Gardens
6812 Road 38
P.O. Box 495, Verona, ON
613-915-1600
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Golden Sweet – produces lovely yellow
snow peas with beautiful purple
flowers. Vines can reach 5’ tall.
Requires trellising. Days to maturity: 60
Yakumo - extraordinary large snow pea
with very tender pods and delicate
purple-blue flowers. Plants do not get
as tall as other pea varieties, but
trellising is recommended. Days to
maturity: 65
Super Sugar – an excellent producing
snap pea. Vines can reach 5 to 7’,
requires trellising. Days to maturity: 60
SOLD OUT FOR 2020
Peppers: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last expected frost and then transplant after the
full threat of frost has past. Plant at 1-2 foot spacing.
Sweet (approx 25 seeds/pack)
Lipstick - Very sweet 4” long heart
shaped fruits. Ripens from green to
red. Delicious fresh and in sauces and
salsas. Early to mature, produces high
yields. Days to maturity: 75
Lively Sweet Orange Italian – a lovely
sweet orange pepper. Fruit are 15-20
cm long and tapered. A great partner
with the Stocky Red Roaster. Days to
maturity: 90
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Stocky Red Roaster- Very nice red
pepper with thick walls. Great for
roasting and eating right off the plant.
Fruit are 15-20 cm long and tapered.
Pairs nicely with the Lively Sweet
Orange Italian. Days to maturity: 85
Yankee Bell – a great bell pepper for
northern growers. Ripens from green
to red. Early to mature and produces
great yields. Days to maturity: 85
Hot (approx 25 seeds/pack)
Early Jalapeno – a Jalapeno that is
perfect for northern growers. Produces
an abundant of beautiful smooth green
peppers. Great for pickling or stuffing.
Days to maturity: 60
Hot Hungarian - A prolific hot pepper
producing an abundant of medium
sized fruit starting light green ripening
orange to a dark red. Mild heat with
nice flavour. Days to maturity: 70
Shishito – A Japanese heirloom which
produces high yields of 3” long fruit.
Great as an appetizer or side dish. Pick
fruit green, sauté with oil and salt.
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before
last frost. Days to maturity: 60
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Red Rocket - Very similar to a cayenne
pepper. Produces an abundant
amount of small slender green fruit
ripening to red. Days to maturity: 75Bear Root Gardens
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Ghost Chili - Extremely hot. Small
plants produce large amounts of firm
2” tapered fruit. Fruit ripens slowly
from green thru orange to red. Ideal to
grow in a planter or indoors. Days to
maturity: 100 *Note: only 10 seeds per
package.
Tomatoes: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost and then transplant after full threat
of frost has past. Plant with 2 feet spacing. To avoid blight during the season, properly
trellis and prune the tomato plants. (approx 25 seeds/pack)
Paste Tomatoes
Amish Paste – a solid heirloom paste
tomato. Produces medium to large red
fruit. Tomatoes are very meaty, great
for both cooking and sandwiches. Days
to maturity: 85-90
Bellstar - Determinate variety
developed in Trenton, ON. Early to
mature, producing a large quantity of
medium sized round red fruit. Ideal for
sauces but also great fresh. Days to
maturity: 65
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Beef Steak
Berkley Tie Die – a very unique green
beef steak tomato. Produces large
ribbed green fruit with red and orange
streaks at maturity. Days to maturity:
75-80
Dagma's Perfection - Abundant
producer of medium to large slightly
squat fruit. Flesh is a brilliant yellow
with hints of red. Start seeds 6-8 weeks
before last frost. Days to maturity: 75-
80Bear Root Gardens
6812 Road 38
P.O. Box 495, Verona, ON
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German Johnson- A large beefsteak
tomato. Produces prolific amounts of
large pink fruit. Tomatoes have very
few seeds great for sandwiches. Days
to maturity: 75
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Fresh Eating
Garden Peach - Produces medium
sized round fruit with a unique fuzzy
exterior. Ripens to a nice yellow with
peach hues. Great for salads and
preserves. Keeps well. Days to
maturity: 75
Green Zebra - Named for its green
colour with lighter stripes running up
and down the sides of the fruit.
Delicious multipurpose tomato. Days
to maturity: 78
Lava Flow – produces medium orange
fruit with red and dark orange streaks
at maturity. Tomatoes have thicker
flesh, but are very juicy. Days to
maturity: 80
SOLD OUT FOR 2020
Taxi - Determinate variety. Produces
high yields of medium round yellow
fleshed fruit. Ideal for short season
growers. Great flavor for fresh eating.
Start seeds 6-8 weeks before last frost.
Days to maturity: 65Bear Root Gardens
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P.O. Box 495, Verona, ON
613-915-1600
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Cherry Tomatoes
Indigo Cherry Drops – a beautiful dark
blue and deep red 1-2oz fruit. Fruit
forms and ripens in clusters. Fruit
ripens from the bottom up. Days to
maturity: 70
Sunrise Bumblebee - a great pairing
with the pink bumblebee. Yellow and
orange ping pong ball fruit have red
and dark orange streaks throughout.
Days to maturity: 70
Whippersnapper - Determinate
cherry variety. Early to mature.
Produces high yield of small dark pink
fruit. Great for planters or hanging
baskets.
Days to maturity: 55
Yellow Pear - Very hardy plants
producing numerous small yellow
coloured pear shaped fruit. A very
flavourful cherry great for salads and
snacking. Days to maturity: 70
Flowers: For most flowers start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost and then transplant
after full threat of frost has past. Sunflowers can be direct seeded into the ground after
threat of frost. Space plants 9 to 12” apart. (approx 25 seeds/pack)
Straw Flowers - grows 3' tall. Produces
multiple papery flowers. An attractive
addition to the garden. Excellent in
dried bouquets. Range of colours (pale
pink to deep red).Bear Root Gardens
6812 Road 38
P.O. Box 495, Verona, ON
613-915-1600
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Calendula - Also known as Pot
Marigold has edible petals. A beauty in
the garden with a range of colours
(mostly yellows and oranges). Multiple
buds per plant. Sure to attract
pollinators.
SOLD OUT for 2020
Zinnia - taller plants produce
numerous large colorful long lasting
flowers. Attractive to pollinators.
Excellent in both fresh cut and dried
bouquets.
Bright Light Cosmos - Brilliant yellow
to reddish orange single flowers. Great
attraction for bumblebees and other
beneficial pollinators. Plants grow to
~1m tall. Start indoors 2-4 weeks
before last frost.
Autumn Beauty - Sun Flowers
1.5 -2m tall stalks with multiple smaller
heads showcasing a range of yellows,
oranges, and reds. Brilliant display of
fall colours attracts pollinators late in
the season. Direct seed late April to
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