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2021 COMPLETE SEED GUIDE
GARDENING BASICS
low-growing vegetables. Be sure to container in the warmest spot you
Where to Locate Your
plant early maturing crops together. can find. For faster germination of
Garden: A vegetable garden can
After harvest, this opens up a larger tomatoes, eggplants and pepper
be made part of an overall land-
space for repeat planting or for a fall seeds, soil temperatures are
scape plan so that it contributes to
garden (see page 23-24). In addi- required to be 75º to 80ºF. Cover
its beauty. You don’t need a lot of
tion, many crops should be rotated your containers with plastic domes
space to raise plenty of fresh veg-
to keep soil-borne disease and in- to prevent drying.
etables, but if space is limited, you
do need to plan carefully. You may sect problems in check.
Once the seeds emerge, keep them
want to consider gardening in raised
Starting Plants Indoors: The big- in full sunlight. Twelve hours a
beds or containers to better utilize
gest advantage for starting seeds day is ideal and temperatures for
space. When selecting vegetable
indoors is to save time. Your plants growth should be between 70º and
seeds or plants, look for compact,
can be growing before the frost 75ºF during the day and 60º and
bushy varieties that will take up less
is over and before the soil is dry 65ºF at night. If ideal conditions
room.
enough to work. This process also don’t exist, you can improvise. Seed
helps avoid problems from warming mats, supplemental grow
If you have plenty of room, a south-
insects, birds, heavy rain, weeds lights, miniature greenhouses and
ern exposure will produce the ear-
and certain diseases. other helpers are available at Earl
liest crops. However, using the
May Garden Centers.
best soil IS THE MAIN THING.
variety The ground should be well drained. For the greatest success keep in
The number preceding the flower or Avoid locating your garden where it mind these basic requirements: Harden Transplants Off
vegetable name is known as the would be shaded by large trees or
Before Transplanting
Start Seed in the Proper Growing Outside: Hardening means tak-
packet number. Use this number for buildings. You may want to consider
easy identification when you’re at any 765. Rutgers. (77 days). a garden with long rows so that you
can cultivate with a rototiller.
Medium: The soil should be loose
and disease-free. We recommend
ing your started plants outside in
the daytime and bringing them in at
Earl May Garden Center and using a special seed starting mix night if frost is likely. This process
that is designed specifically for start- will help plants adjust to more sun-
when shopping at earlmay.com. Soil Preparation: Spade or plow
light and cooler temperatures which
packet days to your garden in the fall if possible. ing seeds. Earl May Garden Centers
carry a variety of quality starting decreases the shock of being out-
The soil will drain better, and your
no. harvest aids. The main advantage of these doors. Once planted outdoors pro-
ground will be nice and mellow, dry,
growing aids over regular garden tect the transplants with “hot kaps.”
and easily worked in the spring.
soil is the ease of transplanting This will help warm the soil and pro-
tect the tender plants from damag-
CONDITIONS OF SALE PERTAINING TO WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER OF Laying Out The Garden: Many after sprouting to prevent plant
shock. Peat pellets are a popular ing winds.
WARRANTIES, AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND OF REMEDIES gardeners have greater success by
choice. When placed in water, they
planning a garden on paper before
expand to fit your container. Once Try starting plants indoors this year.
Earl May Seed & Nursery L.C. (’’Earl May Seed and Nursery”) warrants that all seeds, bulbs, plants, materials, or other merchandise sold are as planting one. Start by marking off
expanded, seed is placed directly It will save you time and money and
described on the label within recognized tolerances. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, space to be used by each vegetable
into the pellet. Peat pots are another will satisfy your gardening urge until
WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. Earl May Seed & Nursery gives no warranty, express or implied, as to and write down when each is to be
option that can be filled with a start- warm weather kicks in.
productiveness or purity of the product purchased or the crop produced from any seeds, bulbs, plants, materials, or other merchandise purchased. planted. Keep a copy as a reference
Earl May Seed and Nursery’s liability, whether contractual, for negligence, for strict liability, or otherwise, is limited to the purchase price for the for next year’s planting. ing medium for later transplanting.
seeds, bulbs, plants, material, or other merchandise under all circumstances and regardless of nature, cause, or extent of any loss. IN NO EVENT TRANSPLANTING guidelines are
SHALL EARL MAY SEED & NURSERY BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. No liability hereunder shall be asserted unless Keep Seeds Warm and Moist on pages14 & 18.
Plant tall growing crops, like corn or
purchaser or user reports to Earl May Seed & Nursery by registered mail, return receipt requested, any complaints within a reasonable period after
those that are staked or trellised, like Prior to Sprouting: Make sure
discovery (not to exceed 30 days). Seeds, bulbs, plants, materials, or other merchandise not accepted on the basis of the foregoing conditions of
pole beans, along the north side of your growing material is moist
sale must be returned within 30 days in the original unopened containers and the purchase price will be refunded. Earl May Seed & Nursery
your garden so they will not shade before seed is sown. Place your
reserves the right to update and change pricing and availability at any time. The foregoing conditions sale represent the entire agreement
1 between the parties as to warranties or any other liabilities of Earl May Seed & Nursery and the remedy therefor. 2
111. Dwarf Horticultural Taylor. (60 days to
green shell) Light green pods splashed with red WAX POD BUSH BEAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS 300. Royal Chantenay. (72 days) Fine flavored, these colors. Seed heads form at the top of the
Vegetable Seed at maturity. Thick flat pods 5 to 6-inches long. (960–1,200 seeds/lb.) (60 lbs./acre) (8,500 seeds/oz.)
early. Grows 6 to 7-inches long with a delicate
sweet taste.
plant and vary in length from 12 to 36-inches.
Can be harvested for brooms or ornamental
129. Cherokee Golden Wax. (49 days) Straight, uses anytime after the seed head develops.
GREEN POD BUSH BEAN Culture: Brussels Sprouts belongs to the cab-
ASPARAGUS (1,400 seeds/oz.)
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oval, 5 to 6-inch black seeded pods, turn yellow
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303. Scarlet Nantes. (69 days) A true
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(1,200 seeds/lb.) (60 lbs./acre)
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before picking. Flesh is entirely stringless. core-less carrot, 6 to 7-inches long, 170. Mini Blue. (7,000 seeds/lb) (90 days) Ideal
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(exactly like little cabbages) that grow along the
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Soil Care: Asparagus grows cylindrical, deep orange flesh. for year-round decorating. Slim, 2 to 4-inch ears
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stalk. Heads produce a delicious, mellow, cab-
102. Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod. (53 days)
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well in nearly all types of soil, but FAV
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full of solid blue kernels grow on 6-foot plants.
bage-like flavor. For best results start plants
prefers a well drained, loosened Round, slightly curved, 5 to 6-inch pods. Very BEETS (19,200 seeds/lb.) Combined with greens or dried foliage, they
indoors, set out later.
soil. Loosen the soil as deeply as productive. CAULIFLOWER (10,000 seeds/oz.) make attractive centerpieces or cluster arrange-
you can. Asparagus is a heavy Culture: Beets are easy to can and make ments.
940. Long Island Improved. (90 days)
feeder so make sure to incorpo- 100. Bush Blue Lake 274. (60 days) Smooth, great pickled beets. They respond to good rich Culture: Start the plants inside and set out
Heirloom. Semi-dwarf plants are 24 inches high
rate well rotted manure or a good slender dark green pods with white seeds. Re- soil. Plant in rows 18 to 24-inches apart. Cover when temperatures reach 60ºF. When heads POPCORN (3,150 seeds/lb.) (3–5 lbs./acre)
with exceptional yields of 1-2 inch flavorful Brus-
commercial fertilizer into the soil. tains eating condition longest. Pods 6 to 7-inch- 1/2 to 1-inches deep. Thin plants to 3 or 4-inch- start to form, gently
sel sprouts. Short, self-supporting stems. Flavor
es long. es apart. Plant beets early and continue planting tie the leaves togeth- Culture: Plant in hills 18-inches apart, 3 or 4
is sweeter if harvested after frost.
Culture: Once established, as- every few weeks until the middle of July. er over the top with a kernels per hill, or in rows with kernels spaced
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107. Contender. (48 days) Yields al- soft cloth or string. 6-inches apart. Space rows 2-1/2 to 3-feet apart.
paragus can last a lifetime. One CABBAGE
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202. Cylindra. (58 days) Medium-long, smooth,
stringless meaty pods. Drought, heat,
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feet long. Soak seeds in warm cylindrical, dark red roots grow up to 6-inches 162. Hybrid Robust R997. (105 days) Yellow
Culture: Cabbage favors the cool, moist, early
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water for an hour, drain and add FAV
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disease resistant. long, 1 3/4-inches across, and remain tender. mid-season butterfly popcorn. Long cylin-
spring season. Start plants inside and set them
fresh warm water. Repeat several der-shaped ears, golden, easy shelling kernels,
out as early as possible in the spring. Set plants
times. Plant 1-inch deep in rows 104. Improved Tendergreen. (52 days) De- 205. Detroit Dark Red. (60 days) Best 330. Snowball Y Improved. (80 days) Solid, and improved stalk strength. High Resistance:
in rows 2-1/2 to 3-feet apart and 18 to 24-inches
18-inches apart, 15 to 20 seeds per foot, thin to pendable yields of 6 to 7-inch tender, dark-green main crop and canning varieties. Globe- compact heads 6 to 7-inches thick, weighing 1 Grey Leaf Spot. Intermediate Resistance:
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1-inch apart. Keep soil well cultivated. Plants will pods. Excellent for canning, freezing, or fresh winner
shaped, smooth, uniform. Solid, deep 1/2 to 2 pounds. Vigorous, stocky plants pro- Common Rust, Northern Corn Leaf Blight, and
be ready to transplant the following spring. cooked. red flesh. Heavy yields. Grows 2 1/3 to vide good leaf protection. Drought.
HYBRID (6,000 seeds/oz.)
3-inches.
Planting: When transplanting young plants, 106 Royal Burgundy. (50 days) Round, tender 164. Hybrid Robust 98114W (110 days) Hulless
241. Stonehead. AAS. (75 days) Round,
spread the roots out evenly. Holes should be purple pods that turn dark green when cooked. 206. Early Wonder. (50 days) Extra ear- AWARD
solid heads weighing 4 pounds. Short
COLLARDS (7,000 seeds/oz.) white, crisp and tender corn. High yielding vari-
6-inches deep. Cover the plant in about 3-inches Especially good for freezing. ly. Smooth, clear skinned, large, semi-globe
winner ety.
stem core. Tolerance to cabbage yel-
of firmly packed soil. Continue to fill the rest of shaped. Uniform size 3 inches across. lows.
Culture: Collards are shallow-rooted plants
the 6-inch hole as the plants grow. 108. Slenderette. (53 days) Large yield of 5-inch that can be damaged easily by too frequent SWEET CORN, HYBRID
dark green pods. White seed develops slowly. 214. Rainbow Blend (60 days) Stunning mix- hoeing. As soon as the plants are several inch-
In early spring, before shoots appear, the soil Sturdy 14 to 16-inch plants. Excellent for freez- ture of five beetroot colors: red, yellow, white,
STANDARD (7,500 seeds/oz.) es high, apply a 2 to 4-inch layer of mulch to Culture: Plant in rows 3-feet apart with kernels
should be loosened by shallow cultivation. For ing and canning. and striped. Delicious when eaten hot, cold, ER avoid damaging the root system. spaced about 6-inches apart. Cover seed with 1
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232. Copenhagen Market. (68 days) to 2-inches of soil. Early planting will withstand
both summer and winter, mulch the top dress of
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105. Topcrop. AAS. (50 days) Long, Big, round, solid heads weighing 5 to 6
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the asparagus bed with 2 or 3-inches of well rot- AWARD 935. Georgia Southern. (75 days) Easy to grow, light frosts and freezes. By making an early first
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smooth, meaty, dark green, 6-inch pounds. Crisp, tender, and fine flavored. tolerant of heat and cold. Leaves have mild planting, and continuing to make plantings every
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stringless pods. One of our top sellers. FAV
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cabbage-like flavor. 10 days, you can be assured of a continual sup-
Keep the asparagus bed grass and weed-free. smooth, fast growing. High sugar content.
Drought and disease resistant. Dark red, globe ply of tender, delicious sweet corn from mid-July
Harvest: Do not harvest asparagus the first shaped.
CARROTS to September. Sweet corn is a primary source
LIMA BUSH BEAN (400–600 seeds/lb.) (20,000 seeds/oz.) (2–4 lbs./acre) CORN of vitamins A and B. Normal Sugary Varieties
year. The following year it can be cut freely. Us-
(30–60 lbs./acre) (1,600-2,900 seeds/lb.) (10-15 lbs./acre)
ing a sharp knife, cut at the soil surface when the 208. Ruby Queen. AAS. (54 days) Extra ear-
tips are 4 to 6-inches high. Harvesting should be ly. Uniform deep red color. Rounded, smooth
Culture: Sow in rows early in the spring, or as ORNAMENTAL CORN
112. Fordhook 242. AAS. (Potato soon as you can work the soil. Drop about 3 or 4
discontinued after June 15. During summer the shape. Very tender.
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Lima) (70 days) Heavy yields both seeds per inch and cover 1/2-inch deep. Space Culture: Corn is left to dry in
top growth is necessary to provide vitality for the winner
early and late in season. 3 to 4 big rows 18-inches apart and keep them well culti- the field on the stalk and later
next year’s production.
plump beans in each pod. vated. When the plants are strong enough, thin
BROCCOLI (5,000-9,000 seeds/oz.) to 3 or 4-inches apart. For a constant supply of
suspended in a sheltered area
200. Mary Washington. Rust-resistant. Early to finish drying. Most varieties
113. Henderson Bush Lima. (65 days) Prolific fresh, sweet, tender young carrots, make a sec- of ornamental corn require a SWEET CORN, NORMAL SUGARY
and large crops. Plump, tender, green stalks with
bearer, delicious flavor. Small white seed. Long
Culture: Broccoli likes loose and well-drained
ond sowing in early May and your last sowing in long growing season. (1,600-2,900 seeds/lb.) (10-15 lbs./acre)
delicious flavor. soil. Start your plants inside and set out when
time favorite for home canning. early July.
temps reach 60º. Place plants in rows 12 to
24-inches apart and leave 2 to 3-feet between 166. Carousel (Mini Corn). 139. 4th of July. (63 days) Extra Early. Yellow,
POLE SNAP BEAN (1,200 seeds/lb.) 306. Danver’s Half Long. (73 days) Tender,
BEANS (40 lbs./acre)
rows. Plant when soil reaches 60ºF in the
bright orange, crisp flesh. Best carrot for winter
(7,500 seeds/lb.) (5 lbs./acre) 7-inch long ears. 10 to 14 rows per ear. Plant
spring. Broccoli requires a lot of nitrogen for (100 days) An unusual mul- height 60-inches.
storage. Good when pulled young, but if allowed ticolored miniature popcorn.
Culture: Plant 1-1/2 to 2-inches deep in rows 133. Blue Lake FM 1. (65 days) best yield. It belongs to the cauliflower family
to stand, will produce smooth, uniform, 7 to 4-inch ears make great additions to centerpiec- 145. Honey & Cream. (84 days) 7 1/2-inch ears
18-inches to 2-feet apart. Place seeds 4-inches Superior, white seeded variety. Pen- but withstands more heat and cold.
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9-inch roots, often 3-inches thick. es or flower arrangements. with Bi-color kernels. Stays in good eating con-
apart in the row. They will begin to grow in 7 T
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to 10 days. Cultivate regularly and shallowly to long. Stays smooth and firm when 934. Castle Dome Hybrid. (75 days) Early
305. Ingot Hybrid. (68 days) An early maturing
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avoid injury to the roots. Plant at 2 to 3 week in- maturing with excellent holding ability. Compact, 168. Fiesta Hybrid. (1,600 seeds/lb.) (8-10 an ear height of 24-inches.
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tervals for a continuous harvest. In the Midwest
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open plant produces uniform, medium green, lbs./acre) (101 days) A hybrid variety of Indi-
beans are great for soups and baking. sweet. Contains twice as much Beta Carotene
the final planting can be made in August. The deep and domed heads with small, tight beads. an corn with various tones of blue, red, yellow, 146. Iochief. (86 days) Heavy yields of big, ta-
as open pollinated varieties. Very easy to grow. and white. Ears average 7 to 10-inches in length pered Yellow ears, 8 to 10-inches long. Holds
latest planted beans often produce the finest 134. Kentucky Blue. AAS. (58 days) Offers good heat tolerance and cold vigor.
quality for canning. Tolerance to Hollow Stem and Brown Bead. with 50-70% purple husks. quality for long period. Plants 6 1/2-feet tall.
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winner Early. White seeded variety. Round, 301. Little Finger. (65 days) Small, finger, stick-
straight pods 6 to 7-inches long. Good like carrots. Rich orange color. Cylindrical, blunt
931. Waltham 29. (74 days) Heirloom. Prized 165. Strawberry. (5,600 seeds/lb.) (6–8 lbs./ 153. Silver Queen. (88 days) Big, 8-inch ears
for eating fresh, canned or frozen. tip, slight core. 3 1/2 to 4-inches long by 3/4-inch
DRY SHELL BEAN for its 4-6”, dark, blue-green heads with large acre) (105 days) Small, bright mahogany-red with 14 to 16 rows of sugary sweet, tender pure
diameter. ears only about 1-inch across. Stalks grow only snow-White kernels. Stays at the peak of good
(1,600 seeds/lb.) (60 lbs. /acre) side shoots. Good cold resistance. Excellent for
market & freezing. 4-feet tall and produce 2 to 3 little ears. eating condition longest. Plants 7 to 8-feet tall.
SOY BEAN (1,500 seeds/lb.) 309. Rainbow Blend (75 days) Unique mixture
110. Dark Red Kidney. (95 days) Medium sized
of five varieties of baby carrots: Atomic Red, 167. Broom Corn – Mixed Colors. (18,000-
plants loaded with big 6-inch pods (Chili Bean). 136. Envy Edamame - Green Soybean. (75 days) Bambino, Cosmic Purple, Lunar White, and Solar 21,000 seeds/lb) (5 - 7 lbs./acre) (100 – 110
These upright, 24-inch plants, produce light Yellow. Creates a beautiful, highly nutritious, fla- days) A mixture of gold, bronze, brown, black,
green pods filled with 3 buttery sweet beans vorful bunch when paired together. burgundy, red, cream and various shades of
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SWEET CORN, SUGAR ENHANCED(SE) 160. Honey ’N Pearl. AAS. (78 days) 376. Saladmore Bush F1. AAS. (55
(2,100-3,200 seeds/lb.) Increased tenderness
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winner
Superior eating and table quality! An el- AWARD
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days) Semi-bush vine makes ideal for
and sweetness. Conversion of sugar to starch evated sugar type with SH2 high sugar small gardens or containers. Versatile.
genes. Large 9-inch ears with tender Can be picked small for pickles, or at 7
CAUTION: after harvest is slowed. No isolation from “nor-
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mal” sweet corn is necessary, but it is suggested. shiny Bi-color kernels. to 8-inches for fresh slices and spears.
Disease resistant or tolerant to CMV, Scab, An-
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154. Ambrosia SE. (75 days) An out- 148. Illini Xtra Sweet. (85 days) Big, 8-inch ears tracnose, PM tolerance.
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times as sweet 48 hours later. 14 to 16 rows of 358. SMR 58. (57 days) Black spined, 6 by 2 1/2-
proper germination. DO quality. High tolerance to Stewart’s
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height of 20”. Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus and Scab.
10 GOLDEN RULES FOR GROWING EXTRA SWEET (sh2), BELOW 60º F. SWEET CORN, TRIPLESWEETS Excellent pickling cucumber.
155. Bodacious RM SE. (75 days) Exceptionally (3,000-3,900 seeds/lb.) A new, extraordinary
SWEET CORN also called “SUPERSWEET” or “SHRUNKEN” tender kernels with superior, sweet flavor which sweet corn type; TripleSweet combines excep- CUCUMBERS, SLICERS (1,000 seeds/oz.)
holds well after harvest. Plant height is 87-inch- tional tenderness and flavor from a sugary-en- (3 lbs./acre)
1. Adjust planter. Shrunken (sh2) 4. Fertilize. Shrunken (sh2) sweet corn 8. Upon tasseling, watch for, and re- es with ear height of 20-inches. Yellow ears are hanced type SE with extra sweetness and the
353. Armenian. ((50 days) Pale green, easily-di-
8-inches long with a row count of 16. extended shelf life of a supersweet sh2. Conse-
sweet corn seed is smaller than nor- has the same fertility requirements as cord the date when about half of the gested skin with a mild-never-bitter flavor and a
quently, TripleSweet varieties can be harvested
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140. Incredible RM SE. (85 days) Su- over a longer period and can deliver more con- crunchy texture. Looks like cucumber, technical-
5. Ensure moisture. Shrunken (sh2)
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to 25,000 plants per acre. sweet corn must absorb twice the 9. Field will be ready to pick beginning and turns on ground, hangs fairly straight from a
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with very green husk and flag leaves. hanced (SE) varieties, even under stress from
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18 to 22 days after half-silk, depending
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trellis. Also known as the Snake Melon and Ser-
moisture to germinate as normal corn. FAV
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Good tolerance to Rust and Stewart’s high temperatures.
Wilt. Plant height of 96-inches with an pent Cucumber.
2. Monitor soil temperature. Soil tem- Avoid dry soil planting. on temperature. Warmer weather fa- 149. Serendipity. (82 days) This
ear height of 30-inches which discourages rac-
perature should be 75ºF/24ºC. Avoid vors earlier maturity.
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coons. Yellow ears are 9 1/2-inches long with a
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TripleSweet Bi-color produces high 371. Burpless Bush Slicer Hybrid. (58
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planting in soils below 60ºF/13ºC. 6. Uniform placement of seed is more
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row count of 18. quality 8-inch ears with medium green days) Burpless slicer, ideal for small
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3. Isolate. Separate acreage plantings corn. quality, cool corn following harvest. 150. Jackpot EH. (82 days) A Bi-color, that de- hanced kernels. white-spined, straight, 9 to 11-inch long
livers excellent eating quality requested by road- fruit. Small seed cavity and very smooth
of shrunken (sh2) sweet corn varieties Shrunken (sh2) sweet corn is approx- skin.
by a minimum of 200 feet or by a 10- 7. Plant on shallow side. Ideal depth is imately twice as high in sugar content side markets and home gardens. The 8.8-inch CUCUMBERS
ear consistently fills to the tip with 16 to 18 rows
day planting date/maturity difference. 1 to 1-1/2-inches. at harvest. It’s even sweeter after of flavorful tender yellow and white kernels. Re- Culture: Cucumbers like rich soil and respond 359. Dasher II Hybrid. (58 days) Early, high-qual-
harvest due to slower sugar to starch sistant to common rust, and tolerant to Northern well to fertilizer. Plant after all danger of frost ity slicer. Produces uniform, 8 1/2 by 2 1/4-inch
conversion. Corn Leaf Blight and Stewart’s wilt. Plant height is past and soil is warm. Cucumbers may be dark green fruit on disease resistance vines.
72-inches. planted in rows 6-feet apart, 8 to 10-inches apart Growth rate is vigorous. Ideal for a fence or trel-
ORDER in the row, or plant in hills 4 to 5 seeds to a hill lis.
147. Kandy Korn SE. (83 days) Big, 8-inch ears
ONLINE @ and 4-feet apart. Plant seed 1-inch deep. Late
with 14 to 16 rows of tender Yellow kernels. 360. Diva. AAS. (58 days). Sweet flavor and
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pickle crops, plant June 1 through 15. Gather
Stalks are tall, 8 to 8 1/2-feet, sturdy and deep high yielding. Flavor is best when harvested at 4
fruits daily.
OR CALL burgundy-red. Husks are bright green and red. to 5-inches. Normally seedless, a few seeds may
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144. Peaches & Cream Mid EH. (83 days) Popu-
lar Bi-color produces 8 1/2-inch ears with 18-20
CUCUMBERS, PICKLERS
(1,000 seeds/oz.) (3 lbs./acre)
grow if pollinated by other cuke plants. Produc-
es all female flowers and doesn’t require pollen
A corn's plant characteristics are This gene, when present, modifies the Extraordinary sweet corn type. Triple- to set fruit, resulting in high yields. Resistant to
rows of tender, flavorful kernels. Long flags on Scab and Powdery Mildews.
guided by a “recipe” contained normal sugary (su) gene. The result is Sweet is a new class of sweet corn the husk provide good cover for the ears. Great
369. Bush Pickle O.P. (57
increased tenderness and to a varying days) Compact bush-type
within each cell. These cells are that marries the exceptional tender- for freezing. 354. English Burpless Hybrid. (65 days) Medi-
plants 2 1/2 to 3-feet across
called a genotype which is also degree, sweetness. The conversion of ness and flavor of a sugary-enhanced produce a large crop of 3 to ER um green, 9 to 11-inch fruits, with a slight
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sugar to starch after harvest is slowed. (SE) type, with the extra sweetness 161. Silver King SE. (82 days) A White T
taper at the blossom end. Smooth skin
the source of its distinct flavor. 4-inch pickling cucumbers.
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(SE) sweet corn that produces top quality ears
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All varieties described as “SE” and “EH” and extended shelf life of a supersweet Excellent quality. and small seeds are completely edible
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for home gardens and roadside markets. Attrac- with no bitter taste. Trailing vine habit.
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are included. No isolation from “Nor- (sh2). Consequently, TripleSweet vari- tive, medium-green husks offer good protection FAV
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Common names and descriptions mal” sweet corn is necessary, but it is
368. Homemade Pickles.
eties can be harvested over a longer for Silver King’s 8-inch ear with 16 rows which (60 days) Bred just for pick- 361. Eversweet F1 (55 days) Medium green, nev-
of the most popular corn genotypes suggested. period and deliver a more consistent, fill to the tip. Sweet, flavorful kernels. Tolerant er bitter, 8-inch slicing cucumber with smooth
les, these can be harvested at 1 1/2-inch for
follow: longer-lasting sweetness than the sug- to Stewart’s wilt, Northern Corn Leaf Blight, and baby sweets, or 5 to 6-inch for dills and spears. skin and small white spines. Robust semi-trail-
common Rust. Solid, crisp flesh with an excellent bite. Vigorous ing vines protect the fruit. Can be enjoyed at the
ar-enhanced (SE) varieties, even under
Normal Sugary (SU) Extra Sweet (SH2) stress from high temperatures. This is SWEET CORN, EXTRA SWEET (SH2)
5-foot vines with some disease resistance. younger stage, when the fruit is 4-inches.
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variety. Sugars convert to starch rap- kernel. Its presence creates great- spiked with supersweet genetics and lation is required for maximum sweetness, but large crop of black spined fruit. Pick when small
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sugar levels. Isolate TripleSweet from
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Common names for this type are “Su- from SE’s. AWARD Very tender, super sweet Bi-colored tolerance. 352. Olympian Hybrid (Mrs. Slicer). (59 days) An
FREE SHIPPING persweet” and “Shrunken.” Cross polli- winner
kernels with outstanding flavor! Vigor- all female slicer. Long, 7 to 8-inch smooth, extra
nation between a “Supersweet” and a ous, healthy plants with 16-18 rows on 363. Pioneer Hybrid (Mrs. Pickler). (55 days)
deep green fruit. Tender, clear white flesh, with
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just as early as you can
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PEPPERS, SWEET
deep green. 416. Garden Leaf Blend. (40-60 days) Our most (4,000-4,500 seeds/oz.)
ditional plantings two weeks apart. Support tall
Culture: Kohlrabi has a sweet, mild, pleasing popular varieties all in one mixture! Colorful
varieties on stakes.
355. Tasty Green. (Burpless) (62 days) Burpless flavor similar to both cabbage and young turnips, blend includes: Black Seeded Simpson, Parris Is- MUSTARD (18,000 seeds/oz.) 579. Bell Boy Hybrid. AAS. (63 days)
variety will produce a bumper crop of mild, crisp, but many feel it has a better flavor than either. land Cos, and Red Romaine. Easy to grow, beau- AWARD Medium to large, glossy-green fruit.
171. Alaska, W.R. (55 days) Extra early, hardy winner
thin-skinned fruit. Harvest the fruits when they Sow seed thinly in rows 18-inches apart, and tiful in containers or window boxes. Culture: Mustard greens are cooked like spin- and prolific. Wilt-resistant. Vines 2 to 2 1/2-feet
Bright red when ripe. Blocky, 3 to 4
are about 1 1/2-inches in diameter, before seeds cover 1/2-inch deep. Thin plants to 6-inches ach or Swiss Chard. Sow mustard very early in lobed fruit, with sweet juicy flesh.
tall. Great for canning and table use.
form. apart and keep well cultivated. 406. Grand Rapids. (43 days) Earliest and quick- the spring. Plant closely in rows. Space rows
est growing. Loose clusters of broad, light green, about 12-inches apart. Good plant for a fall gar- AWARD 174. Frosty. AAS. (65 days) Best pea
955. Early Purple Vienna. (60 days) Purplish wavy, and heavily fringed leaves. Slow to bolt. den too.
EGGPLANT (6,000 seeds/oz.) outside with greenish white flesh. Same tender-
winner
for freezing. Sturdy plants grow 18 to
581. California Wonder 300TMR. (68 days)
24-inches tall.
ness and fine flavor as Early White Vienna. 412. Green Ice. (45 days) Crisp textured, savory, 964. Green Wave. AAS. (40 days) Long, broad, Crisp, juicy, and tender. Extra thick flesh. Squar-
Culture: Eggplants like a fairly light, rich soil. glossy dark green leaves. Wavy and fringed curled and crinkled leaves. Rich, dark green col- ish fruit is 5-inches long, 4-inches wide. Glossy
Plant when weather is warm and safe from frost. 178. Green Arrow. (68 days) Long, slender 3 1/2
950. Early White Vienna. (55 days) leaf margins. Slow to bolt. Remains firm and or. Long lasting and slow to bolt. green, turns red when ripe.
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294. Black Beauty. (294) (85 days) Beautiful, days) Smooth skinned, pale green uni- tritious meal. Should be harvested when size on 24-inch plants.
180. Little Marvel. (60 days) Canning
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GARLIC available in-store only LEEK (9,000 seeds/oz.)
they should be harvested when young and ten-
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garden soil. Rows should be 4-feet apart and
thinned to stand 2-feet apart in the row. Culti-
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Pungent, but not hot. Long, slender,
6 to 7-inches. Waxy yellow, turning
(2,000 seeds/lb.) (100 lbs./acre)
having something to fill the salad bowl. Plants vate often, but not too deep. bright red when ripe.
Culture: Divide into bulblets
and plant in ful l sun, 2-inches Culture: If rain is insufficient, sprinkle with are easy and attractive to grow in gardens and
192. Dwarf Grey Sugar. (65 days) Snow Pea.
garden hose to maintain soil moisture. Keep soil containers. 968. Clemson Spineless 80. AAS. 582. Golden California
deep and 4-inches apart. When Large crop of tender pods on 18-inch vines. Pick
on the neutral side with periodic applications (55 days) Plants grow 4 to 5-feet tall. Wonder. (75 days) Beau-
the tops turn yellow, dig up and
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of agricultural lime. When plants are ready for 405. Ruby. AAS. (45 days) A beautifully Straight, spineless pods of medium tiful bright-gold version
dry in a shady location. Store in a
blanching, pull back mulch and bank soil against AWARD frilled, loose-leaf lettuce developed for green color. Early, high yielding. of the popular green
cool and dry place. winner 191. Sugar Snap. AAS. (64 days) 3 1/2
the stalks. its intense red color. Sweet and succu- and red sweet peppers.
AWARD to 5-foot vines. Peas freeze well. Not
lent. Very ornamental in salads. 970. Hill Country Red. (70 days) Beautiful 5-6 Smooth, blocky, thick-
ELEPHANT, GARLIC winner
recommended for canning.
958. American Flag. (150 days) Delicate, sweet feet tall plants with bronze-red tinged fruit does walled fruit is 5-inches
flavor, much like a sweet onion. Tender, white 408. Salad Bowl. AAS. (48 days) Short, close- best in the summer heat. Slender pods will grow long by 4-inches wide.
Culture: Plant bulbs in good, well drained soil,
stems, as long as 10-inches. Used to flavor set leaves retain their delicate tenderness and up to 5 inches with vibrant flavor. Does NOT tol- Matures from green to
in full sun. Plant 3 to 4-inches deep and 6 to
soups and stews. quality, even in hot weather. Slow to bolt. erate cold temperatures.
PEPPERS bright orange when ripe.
9-inches apart in a row. When planted in the fall,
apply a thick layer of mulch after the ground is Culture: Start seed inside in March or April
frozen. When tops turn yellow, dig up and dry in just like tomatoes. Peppers are very tender and
a shady location. Store in a cool and dry place. LETTUCE (20,000 to 25,000 seeds/oz.) LETTUCE, ROMAINE ONIONS - See Page 9 shouldn’t be transplanted to open ground until
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PEPPERS, HOT (4,000-4,500 seeds/oz.)
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580. Anaheim (Red Chili). (80 days) 18 to 20-
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lightly, 1/2-inch deep. 410. Red Romaine. (70 days) Large 10 to 12- plants to stand 6 to 8-inches apart in the row.
It forms thick, loose, curled leaves, but no head. inch plants bear an abundance of 2 to 2 1/2-inch
Use it in place of greens like spinach, mustard or If you want a constant inch heads with crunchy, fresh-tasting midribs. Flavor of parsnips is greatly improved by freez-
long, light green fruits which turn red at maturity. On average,
supply, tender lettuce, sow every two or three Leaves start green, developing into deep red to ing temperatures.
swiss chard. Follow same culture directions as
cabbage. See page 4. weeks until hot weather sets in. Sow again in bronze when mature. Dark color develops best
Medium pungent. spending $70
the fall. in cool weather. 552. All American. (125 days) Fine-grained,
tender, clear-white flesh with superior sweet fla-
587. Early Jalapeño. (65 days) The famous on a garden
948. Lacinato. (65 days) 10-inch dark, blue- Mexican pepper. Dark green fruits are 1-inch
green, strap-like, heavily crinkled leaves are load- LETTUCE, BUTTERHEAD (BIBB) MICROGREENS vor. 10 - 12 inches long, thick shoulders, 2 1/2
across and 2 1/2 to 3-inches long. Turning red gives you $600
inches across. Smooth uniform roots with few
ed with flavor. Both flavor and nutritional value
414. Buttercrunch. AAS. (Bibb). (55 Culture: Grow in a greenhouse or protected prongs.
when ripe. worth of fresh
are enhanced with frost and cold weather. Also AWARD
known as Dinosaur or Tuscan kale. winner days) Thick, juicy, leaves folded into
very compact, crisp heads. Wonderful
area, seeding in shallow trays or flats. Broadcast produce?
seed 1/8-1/4" apart and cover lightly. Bottom
flavor. water or mist to maintain even moisture. Micro-
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502. Yellow Sweet Spanish. (110 days) Attrac- White Bermuda (Short Day). A very sweet, mild 666. Watermelon. (55 days) Winter. Large, 679. Olympia Hybrid. (4,300 seeds/oz.) (45
ONIONS (7,500 seeds/oz.) (3 to 4 lbs./acre) tive, deep yellow, clear-white flesh. Large size, onion. Should be used fresh from the garden. An
RADISH 3-inch diameter round radishes are crispy, with days) Fast growing and extremely long standing.
(34,000 seeds/lb.) (10-12 lbs./acre)
mild and sweet. Excellent storing quality. Long old favorite with crisp white flesh. a mild to sweet flavor. Intense red interior color, Smooth leaved hybrid developed for spring and
Culture: Mellow, rich, slightly sandy soil is day type. similar to a ripe watermelon. summer sowing. Deep dark green leaves, erect
best. Sow seed 1/2-inch deep in rows 2-feet Culture: Radishes are
White Sweet Spanish (Long Day). Sweet mild, and highly tolerant to Downy Mildew Races 1, 2
apart. When half the onion tops fall over, crop one of the earliest vege-
ONION, PLANTS firm and solid…a great keeper! Smooth, round 654. White Icicle. (27 days) Pure white, crisp and 3.
is mature and should be pulled. Onions should tables to mature, and they
onions will average 1/2 to 3/4-lb. Frost proof, so and tender. Grows 4 to 6-inches long. Remains
be spread out to dry in a well ventilated, shaded do best in a fairly rich soil.
Candy Hybrid (Mid Day). A cross between a you can set plants out extra early. in eating condition longer than any other radish. 686. Red Malabar. (85 days) Heat-loving vigor-
place, such as a garage. Store in shallow crate Plant seed in rows 12 to
long day and a short day onion. Unique, sweet ous climbing vines produce glossy, thick leaves
and keep in a well ventilated cool, dry location. 15-inches apart, 1/2-inch
with a mild flavor, provides extreme early matu- Yellow Sweet Spanish (Long Day). A wonder- that resemble spinach. Dark green leaves are on
deep and as early as the
Both short day and long day onions can be
rity and produces jumbo to colossal bulb sizes. fully mild onion that will keep for months. Great
ground can be worked.
RHUBARB available in-store only deep red/purple stems that regrow rapidly sum-
Golden brown exterior with attractive white flesh. for cooking and slicing, as it is firm textured and mer into fall. Mild Swiss Chard taste.
planted at the same time. When tops get long, Thin out plants to stand
If stored properly, these bulbs will keep until Feb- mild flavored.
2 to 3-inches apart in the
Culture: Plant rhubarb in well-drained fertile
shear off a couple of inches. Short tops allow ruary or March. soil that is well supplied with organic matter. 683. Reflect F1. (28 days) Medium green,
the plant to put more energy into developing row. You can have a constant supply of radishes
ONION, SETS by sowing every 10 days until hot weather. Since
Plantings should be in full sun and avoid sites round-to-oval leaves on moderately upright
healthy roots. Short day onions will begin to Hybrid Mr. Society (Short Day). This is the where trees and shrubs will compete. plants. Recommended alternative to Tyee. High
bulb quicker when there are 11 to 12 hours of they grow and mature quickly, radishes can be
sweetest of all yellow onions. Bulbs vary from Our quality sets are firm, uniform, smooth and Resistance to Downy Mildew.
daylight. Long day onions will wait to bulb when sown between rows of other vegetables.
thick-flat, to almost globe-shaped, and mature solid. Plant extra early, as soon as you can work Set the root sections upright in the planting hole
there are at least 12 to 14 hours of daylight. very early. The flesh is firm and very juicy. Flavor with buds 1-1/2 to 2-inches below the surface.
the soil. Pull some in the spring as green onions 647. Champion. AAS. (27 days) Crisp
is so sweet you won’t believe it. If kept dry and and let the rest mature for winter use. AWARD
Space the plants 3-feet apart. Water during
Seeds for
ONIONS, SEED winner and mild! Bright red, round as a ball
well ventilated, they should remain usable for up the dry months if necessary. Mulch around the
when planted shallow.
to 4 months. Choose from • Yellow • White • Red • Mixed growing plants to keep down the weeds and de-
510. Red Burgundy. (100 days) Mild, sweet
Small Spaces
641. Cherry Belle. AAS. (26 days) crease soil temperatures. Cultivate shallowly to
4-inch wide onions that have red skins and white Red Candy Mid. This is the sweetest, finest tex- avoid root injury.
interiors with pink shading near the skin. Short Round, red, crisp, and solid. Stays mild
day variety.
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515. White Libson (White Bunching). (65 days)
This popular, easy to grow onion produces del-
ONLINE @ 661. Crayon Color Mix. (28 days) A fun mixture become over-crowded, they can be divided and
icately flavored, slender stems and juicy green
Texas 1015Y Supersweet (Short Day). This
round “grano” variety has developed all the char-
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tops. Also known as green onions, scallions, or acteristics of a world class onion. Has a thin skin • Kale, Vates - Blue Curled (946)
spring onions. Use fresh in salads, dips, and as OR CALL and Purple.
and a mildness you won’t believe. The bigger it • Lettuce, Tom Thumb (414)
an appetizer. With repeat sowings, you can har- gets, the sweeter it gets. 1-800-831-4193 SHALLOTS available in-store only
vest from spring through fall anywhere, and year 640. Early Scarlet Globe. (20 day) Globe • Lettuce, Mini Greens Blend
round in mild winter areas. shaped, bright scarlet with pure white flesh.
Walla Walla Sweet (Long Day). An extremely
Fine grained, crisp and tender.
Culture:: Shallots prefer full sun and well (418)
mild, very large, flattened bulb. This yellow on- drained soil; heavy soil is not suitable. Plant
ion will please any onion lover. Excellent raw or bulbs 2 to 3-inches deep and 4 to 6-inches apart
cooked. Not a storage onion.
660. Easter Egg II. (26 days) Red, white, pink
in the row with rows 2-1/2 to 3-feet apart. Care
Vegetables
and lavender. Roots grow 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inches
should be taken when weeding not to disturb • Cucumber, Burpless Bush
Onion Sets or
wide without getting pithy. Crisp, mild and
delicious.
the roots. Use as green onions (even the tops Slicer (371)
ONIONS which is best?
make fine flavoring when finely chopped). If left
• Cucumber, Salad Bush (372)
Onion Plants 644. French Breakfast. (25 days) When pulled
young, it’s the most crisp and tender radish.
to mature, lift when the leaves turn brown. Dry
in the sun at temperatures of 60ºF with good air • Onion, White Lisbon (515)
What's the difference? Roots: 3/4-inch thick, 1 1/2-inches long. Bright
circulation and low humidity. Larger bulbs can
• Radish, Cherry Belle (641)
be used, and the smaller ones kept for the next
FACTS about Onion Sets HARVESTING & STORING scarlet with white tip. Tender, crisp radishes
spring’s crop.
when pulled young.
Sets Planting Sets Green Table Onions Squash
Before planting divide the sets into two Pull the onions when the tops are about O MER 664. German Giant. (29 days) This
SPINACH (3,000 seeds/oz.) • Squash, Honey Bear (729)
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• Onions not pulled for the table grow to ly spring and does best in a
sets for cooking onions. these onions may be used for cooking. good rich soil loam. Plant
medium size and keep well. Pungent 643. Hailstone (Silver Dollar). (27 days) Large, SMALL
flavor. round radishes with white skin and pure white seed 1-inch deep, 2-inches
Green Table Onions Dry Cooking Onions apart, in rows 18- inches
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white Ebenezer seed. a silver dollar. apart.
and larger, and plant in a row with the roots when the tops of the plants begin to fall
down, 1/2-inch apart and 2 to 3 inches over. This will occur later in the summer
Plants deep. Deep planting produces more white (July and August). Once the tops have 665. Japanese Minowase Daikon. (60 days)
Popular, Japanese cooking favorite, this winter 682. Bloomsdale. (42 days) Extra early and a
edible stems. In just four to five weeks dried and fallen, pull the onions and allow
• These are the king of the onion crop.
• To thin, pull young green onions for the
you’ll be serving delicious green onions at them to dry in the shade for a few days radish has giant white roots 12-inches long by
3-inches wide. Sweet and very crisp.
heavy yielder. Large, crumpled glossy leaves,
dark green, high quality. Quick growing. Slow to
FREE
your table. For continuous crop throughout before placing them in storage.
table.
• Makes the giant, prize-winning onions
summer, plant sets weekly.
646. Pink Beauty. (27 days) Plant produces
bolt.
SHIPPING
Storing Dry Cooking Onions 684. Monstrueux de Virofly. (50 days) Large,
that are mild and sweet. Only the dry cooking onions can be stored large, flavorful, rose-pink, round, smooth radish- ON 3 OZ. PACKETS
• Some varieties are good keepers. es. The flesh is white, crisp and very mild. deep green, smooth, tender leaves can grow up
throughout the winter. Once thoroughly
dried, tie the tops together with string and
to 10-inches long. Extremely vigorous plants can
grow up to 2 feet wide. A great choice for fall
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658. Sparkler. (24 days) Bright red with clear
hang in a cool dry place. You may prefer
white tips. Very small tap roots. Crisp, white, planting. YOU ORDER
to cut off tops, leaving 1 to 1 1/2-inches
of stem. Place onions in a mesh bag and juicy flesh. Roots 1 1/4-inches in diameter. ONLINE @
hang in a cool dry place. Always keep the
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Potato Varieties
Squash 729. Honey Bear, AAS (Bush Acorn)
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apart if growing for seed.
White or Red Kennebec Viking about the same as for
Squash will not cross with
Bushy, compact plant, 2 to 3-feet tall when all danger of
• Our best seller • Large, smooth red skin melons. Winter variet- cucumbers or melons, but produces 3 to 5 dark green fruit. frost is past. In a 7 to 14 days 70º F.
4-lbs. whole potatoes per 50 ft. row.
• Smooth white skin • Shallow eyes ies need to be gathered will cross with zucchini warm climate you Seed should be sown
• Shallow eyes • Good keeper before the first frost, and 723. Honeynut. Mini-butternut squash, 4 to can plant directly in flats or plug trays. When
Seed Potato Chunks: Quarter the and gourds.
• One of the finest baking • High yielding main crop if stored, need to be kept 5-inches long, 5-8 ounces each. Ripens to a deep outdoors,1/4-inch first true leaves develop, they
whole potato, making sure that each chunk should be transplanted.
potatoes • Maturity - Mid-season in a dry, warm, well ventilated orange-buff color. Moderate to high levels of re- deep. If you don’t
has at least one or more eyes and weighs Saleable in 6 to 8 weeks.
about two ounces. For very early plant- • Yields with the best of place; will keep until spring.••• sistance to Powdery Mildew. Stores well. plan to stake toma-
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ing, cut and allow the chunks to heal over, means days from garden
• Maturity - Mid-season Yukon Gold SQUASH, SUMMER (4,800 seeds/lb.) 731. Table King (Bush Acorn) (76 days) Bush to 5-feet apart. For
before putting into the ground. The heal- plant to ripe fruit.
• One of the best for micro (4-6 lbs./acre) type plants produce 1 to 1 1/2 pound fruit, 4 1/2 best yields, choose
ing-over discourages rotting in cold wet
waving, but also good for to 5 1/2-inches. Mature, dark green fruits have d isease-resistant
soil. Plant the potato chunks 12-inches
Norland boiling, baking and French 736. Ambassador Hybrid. AAS. (Zuc- thick yellow orange flesh and small seed cavity. varieties.
apart in rows 3-feet apart, cover in 4-inches
of soil. • Great yielder frying AWARD chini) (50 days) Bushy, vigorous plants
• Very smooth red skin and • Light yellow flesh
winner
bear dozens of waxy, dark green fruits T
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730. Table Queen (Acorn). (75 days) TOMATO, HYBRID (10,000 seeds/oz.)
Soil Care: Good cultivation is important shallow eyes • Yellowish buff skin, with crisp, tender white flesh. Best Dark green, hard shelled fruits have
S
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• Fine for baking shallow eyes picked small, 8 to 10-inches. rich, orange- yellow flesh with deli- 763. Better Boy. VFN (66 days) Indeterminate.
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to produce maximum yields. Keep the soil
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• Maturity - Early • Maturity - Early R
cious sweet flavor. Matures mid-sea- 6 to 8 ounce, globe shaped, bright red fruits with
loose and mellow. After the plants are half FAV
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733. Black Beauty. AAS. (Zucchini) son. Good winter keeper. 5 1/2 by firm, meaty flesh and few seeds.
grown, work up some loose soil around the OM
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plants. This protects the tubers from sun
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(50 days) Spineless, almost seedless. 4-inch fruits weigh about 1 1/2 pounds each.
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Compact, semi-bush plants produce 778. Better Bush. VFN. (68 days) Semi-deter-
scald.
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minate. Requires no staking, pruning, or caging.
IT
• Red skin, white flesh uniform, straight, smooth, glossy 725. Turks Turban. (100 days) This popular
DAYS TO
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• High yields green fruits of excellent quality even squash (sometimes called a gourd) does dou- Attractive foliage with a unique bush habit that
Harvesting Potatoes: Dig potatoes as
soon as the vines begin to die. Don’t al-
low potatoes to set in the sun after they’ve
• Good for boiling, baking, frying
• Wide eyes
MATUIRTY when relatively large. ble duty as a decoration or as part of a delicious
meal. The turban shaped fruits have colorful
produces large meaty fruits. Continues growing
and bearing all season long.
been dug. Cure them in a dry and well ven- • Maturity - Mid-season • Early - 65 Days 739. Commander Hybrid (Zucchini). (50 days)
Bushy, vigorous plants produce dozens of dark,
shells and sweet, meaty golden flesh. Excel-
lent baked, steamed, microwaved or dried as a 750. Big Beef. AAS. VFNT. (73 days)
tilated area. Store in a cool dry place.
Earl May Medley • Mid- 80 Days glossy green fruits. Crisp, tender, creamy white gourd. Stores well. AWARD
winner
Indeterminate. A red beefsteak-type
tomato weighing 8 to 12 ounces, one
• Fun mix of our best selling varieties
• Includes: Kennebec, Norland, Viking, • Late - 90+ Days flesh. Harvest small, 8 to 10-inches long, for
best flavor. 710. Vegetable Spaghetti.(100 days) Mature slice fits a sandwich! Improved for ear-
Yucon Gold, and Blue fruits are yellow, 8 to 10-inches long, and weigh liness, fruit quality, taste and disease
732. Dark Green Zucchini. (50 days) Early, 3 1/2 pounds. Interior is a spiral of spaghetti-like tolerances. Firm flesh with a sweet flavor. Tol-
vigorous bush-type plants produce straight, pulp. erates stress.
smooth, dark-green mottled fruits. Flesh
has a light green tint, firm texture, and mild 727. Waltham Butternut. AAS. (83 770. Big Boy (75 days) Indeterminate. 8 to 10
flavor. Best harvested at 6 to 8-inches.
AWARD
winner days) High quality. 8 to 10-inches in ounces, thick meated scarlet red fruits. Good
length. Fruits weigh about 3 pounds. vining tomato.
714. Early Prolific Straightneck. (50 days) Heir- Flesh is extremely fine, sweet and light
loom. Bush-type plants produce an abundance yellow. 752. Celebrity. AAS. VFNT. (70 days)
of creamy, yellow-skinned fruits. Semi-open
AWARD
winner
Semi-determinate. Large, 7 to 8 ounce
globe-shaped fruits. Smooth, uniform
growth habit. Best harvested at 8-inches. SWISS CHARD (1,500 seeds/oz.) ripening. Dark red, firm and meaty with
735. Gold Rush Hybrid. AAS. (Zucchi- few seeds.
Culture: Sow seed 1-inch deep, in rows 12 to
Sweet Potato Varieties AWARD
winner
ni. (50 days) Uniform fruits are smooth,
bright, golden orange. Easy to grow,
easy to harvest.
18-inches apart. Thin to 1 strong plant every 6 to
8-inches. Easy to can.
782. Supersweet 100. VF. (Cherry) (68 days)
Indeterminate. Outstanding tomato. Vigorous
plants produce an abundance of 1-inch fruits.
210. Lucullus. (55 days) Vigorous upright plants,
Beauregard (100 days). Red-orange Jewell (100 days). Red skin with deep 715. Summer Golden Crookneck. (50 days) heavily crumpled light green leaves. Withstands
Deep red, exceptionally sweet.
skin and orange flesh. Matures a little ear- orange flesh. High yielder with top quality Bush like vine, heavy yielder. Slightly warted hot weather well. Produces until frost.
lier than many varieties. Produces large sweet potatoes. Keeps well in storage. fruits with bright yellow skin. Fine texture and TOMATO, STANDARD
yields with large number of quality pota- flavor.
toes. Nancy Hall (100 days). The “yellow
yam” of the 30’s and 40’s. Light skin, yellow
ORDER AWARD
211. Bright Lights. AAS. (1,500 seeds/
oz.) (60 days) A rainbow stem of col-
774. Amish Paste. (85 days) Indeterminate.
Versatile paste tomato that is exceptional when
SQUASH, WINTER (2,000 seeds/lb.) winner
Centennial (100 days). Yields its big flesh, waxy and sweet when baked. ONLINE @ (3-4 lbs./acre)
ors, yellow, gold, orange, violet, green
or striped, in addition to the standard
sliced. Acorn-shaped, bright red, 8 to 12 ounce
crops early. Uniform, medium sweet po- EARLMAY.COM red or white. Leaf color is green, dark
fruits are thick-fleshed with very few seeds.
tatoes with a bright copper skin and deep Porto Rico (110 days). Perfect for 721. Burgess Buttercup. (93 days) One of the green or bronze. Improved for tenderness and
orange flesh. Fine smooth texture, fine fla- gardeners with limited space. Heavy yield- OR CALL best small winter squashes. Dark green turban has a mild chard flavor. Mature plants will be
775. Heirloom Rainbow Blend. (69-102 days)
vor. Probably the variety you buy from a ing bush-type plant. Copper colored skin 1-800-831-4193 shaped fruits weigh 3 1/2 to 4 pounds. Seed is A truly unique blend of heirloom varieties. In-
about 20 -inches tall and spread 18-inches.
supermarket. Keeps well in storage. with light red flesh. Delicious old-fash- centered in blossom end. Thick orange flesh is cludes old time favorites such as Red and Yellow
ioned flavor and excellent for baking. fine textured, dry and sweet. A good keeper. Brandywine, Mortgage Lifter, Purple Calabash,
Georgia Jet (100 days). Quick ma- Amana Orange, Black Krim, Great White, Aunt
turing, heavy yielder. Red Skin with orange Vardaman (100 days). Bush-type 728. Early Butternut Hybrid. AAS. Ruby’s, German Green and Big Rainbow. Large,
flesh. Good cold tolerance and high pro- plant with purplish foliage that turns green AWARD (76 days) Very early, short vines, with full flavored beefsteak type fruits on indetermi-
ductivity, even in shorter growing season. as it matures. Golden yellow skin darkens winner
smooth golden tan 2 1/2 pound fruits. nate plants. Varieties are all
into the deep bright orange color soon af- Uniform thick necked, with rich orange distinctly different. This is a
ter digging. Deep orange flesh. High yield, flesh. Good winter keeper. blend that will be fun to grow!
easy to harvest and excellent storage life. (Varieties may vary from year
to year depending upon lot.)
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