If you’re looking for the Chile Relleno pepper, you’ve found it. Except it goes by the name of Poblano. Prolific plants put out muchos 4"-8" thick-skinned, tapered fruits that start out a deep dark green with mild heat and earthy flavor. That’s when this pepper (chile) is most often roasted, peeled, and stuffed full (relleno) of meat and cheese. Let it ripen on the vine and the color changes to a deep dark brownish-red that’s much spicier. Or dry it, and you’ll have an Ancho pepper to flake or powder. This one will keep your oven busy all summer long.

• Very high yields
• Earthy flavor
• Early producer
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 4"-8"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 500-2,000/mild
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 65-85 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

An edible ornamental, the Pretty Purple Pepper loves an audience. Compact plants produce an ensemble of 1"-2" tapered fruits that lift their tips in a glorious chorus line of mini rockets, going through several costume changes in green, purple, yellow, orange, and red. The show goes on when you bite into one. With a searing purple heat in tune with the Habaneros and the Scotch Bonnets, you’ll be singing and dancing in your own Broadway musical. Assemble several plants to choreograph a border, or give one the spotlight in a nice container/pot, and let it audition for your next spicy production.

The Purple Cayenne Pepper is just as purple and pretty, but with less drama.

• High yields
• Edible ornamental
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 1"-2"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 200,000-350,000/very hot
• Plant support: None - they support each other
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/8" deep
• Spacing between plants: 6"-12" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 2-4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 90-120 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

Exotic and rare, the Purple Tiger Pepper draws you to its lair with foliage in variegated colors of white, green, and purple. Slowly, slowly you’re mesmerized by the 1"-2" tapered fruit that starts off green, creeping to purple with a lighter, rosy striped pattern that ripens fully to red. And then it pounces with a low growl of heat, twice as hot a jalapeño. Stuff with cream cheese for some purple poppers, or pickle a peck of them to sprinkle on nachos.

Hunting for a heat that roars? Try the Chocolate Habanero Pepper.

• High yields
• Variegated foliage and fruit
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 1"-2"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 5,000-9,000/medium
• Plant support: None
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/8" deep
• Spacing between plants: 12"-18" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 90-100 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

The Holiday Marbles Pepper is an assortment of tiny peppers with a tiny spark of heat. Compact plants cast out lots of green peppers that ripen through cream, yellow, purple, orange, and red. Shoot fresh ones onto a salad, or play for keeps and dry them whole to use like peppercorns.

• High yields
• Edible ornamental
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper size: 1/4"-1/2"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 300-500/mild
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/8" deep
• Spacing between plants: 12"-18" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 90+ days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

The Fresno Chili Pepper is a fun one to follow as it grows. The immature green fruit starts out pointing upward, and has a green, grassy flavor with mild heat. As the color changes through orange to bright red, the fruit hangs down, and the flavor changes to smoky and fruity with a bit more heat than a Jalapeño. These 3" tapered peppers are large enough to stuff, and small enough to pickle. Traditionally used to liven up ceviche, but it’s okay to grill that fish instead and make tacos topped with Fresno chili sauce. Excellent for roasting on the BBQ - or even pickling.

• High yields
• Smoky, fruity flavor
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 2"-3"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 2,500-10,000/medium
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24"apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-80 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

The edible ornamental Firecracker Pepper sends showy clusters of 1" tapered fruit up and out, like a Roman candle, producing bursts of white, green, lavender, yellow, orange, and red, as it moves into full ripeness. When you get past the sensation that you’ve just eaten a flare, you’ll taste some fruitiness. Adds a sparkle of color and spiciness to any dish or marinade.

• High yields
• Edible ornamental
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 1/2"-1"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 80,000-100,000/hot
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 80-120 days 

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

The Yellow Devil’s Tongue pepper plants produce legions of 2"-3" tapered fruits that wrinkle and ripen from light green to bright yellow to golden yellow, and have a sweet, citrusy flavor. If you’re tempted to set your own tongue ablaze and have idle hands, push up some daisies and plant this pepper. Makes a scorching hot sauce or wicked pickles.

• High yields
• Sweet, citrusy flavor
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
• Pepper length: 2"-3"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 300,000-500,000/extra hot
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 90-110 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

• One plant can produce hundreds of peppers!

Before you toss this cute little Red Cherry Pepper into your mouth, remember that it’s affectionately called a cherry bomb. Vigorous plants ignite a barrage of firm fruits that ripen from dark green to bright red. Plump and smooth, crunchy and spicy, with a slightly sweet flavor. Makes a dynamite jelly, or charge them up with cream cheese for a big platter of poppers. 

The Red Cherry Sweet Pepper is just as cute and little, with no heat or bomb jargon.

• High yields
• Small, round, and spicy
• Good fresh, cooked, and dried
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper size: 1"-2" diameter
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 3,000-5,000/mild to medium
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-85 days 

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

The Red Cayenne Pepper will put a hop, a skip, and a kick in your step. Slender, glossy 5"-6" fruits grow abundantly on strong plants, bounding through all the primary colors as it matures from green to yellow to orange to red. Primarily used as a dried spice, but can be used fresh to rev up a salsa or to make pickling brine howl.

If you want to spice it up with a different color, try the beautiful Purple Cayenne Pepper.

• High yields
• Dang spicy
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 5"-6"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 30,000-50,000/hot
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-85 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

• HOT but delightfully pungent in flavor
• Six inch long, one-half inch thin, green fruits that turn red when mature
• Named after the South American river in Guyana
  
  

Additional Details

Cayenne is a popular spice in a variety of cuisines. It is employed variously in its fresh form, dried and powdered, and as dried flakes. It is also a key ingredient in a variety of hot sauces, particularly those employing vinegar as a preservative. Buffalo Wings sauce contains Cayenne pepper.

The Purple Cayenne Pepper may look like grape candy, but the color it leaves on your tongue is from the burn of 50,000 Scoville heat units (SHUs). The vigorous plant with purple-tinged leaves produces loads of lilac blossoms that become loads of 5"-6" slim, tapered, glossy purple fruit that can get so dark on its way to red hot, it looks like licorice. A bit sweeter than the Red Cayenne Pepper, and dazzling enough to be a landscape ornamental. Use it fresh, pickled, candied, or dried.

• High yields
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers
• Good as an ornamental

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 5"-6"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 30,000-50,000/hot
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-85 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

• Excellent flavor
  
• Great for culinary creations
  
• Grows well in containers and smaller spaces
  
• Turns from green -> to purple as they continue to mature
  
  

Additional Details

Cayenne is a popular spice in a variety of cuisines. It is employed variously in its fresh form, dried and powdered, and as dried flakes. It is also a key ingredient in a variety of hot sauces, particularly those employing vinegar as a preservative. Buffalo Wings sauce contains Cayenne pepper.

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

The first thing you should know about the Bird’s Eye Chili Pepper is that it is ... HOT! That’s also the third and fifth things you should know. Small 1"-2", tapered fruit grows on a compact bush and ripens through all the showy colors of a painted bunting, green to purple to orange to red. Pungent with fruity, tropical notes and a serious blast of heat. Use this little Thai chili to add fiery flair to everything from Asian stir fries to Indian curries to South African peri-peri sauce.

• Hot
• Fruity, tropical flavor
• Good for planting in containers & small spaces
• Harvest any color

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 1"-2"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 50,000-100,000/hot
• Plant support: None
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 12"-18" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 100+ days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

• The Birds Eye pepper is the official wild pepper of Texas. A very hot, often 7x – 8x hotter on the scoville scale than jalapenos!

• This is a Perennial pepper variety which means that if the soil doesn’t freeze hard in your area, you'll most likely be able to grow these peppers all year round.
  

• Easy to grow from seeds.

• Can be used in place of any hot peppers in many culinary recipes. 

• The commercial hot sauce brand Cholula lists bird peppers as one of its ingredients.

• Thomas Jefferson first obtained seed of the Bird's Eye Pepper in 1812 from Captain Samuel Brown, who was stationed in San Antonio, Texas.  Jefferson recorded planting this pepper in pots and in the kitchen garden in 1814. [source]
  
  

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

The Ancho Grande Pepper is named for its size—ancho is wide, grande is big. That’s when it’s dark red. While it’s still dark green, it’s called Poblano, which is named for a town in Mexico. And when it matures fully to dark brown, the name is Mulato. Vigorous, leafy plants produce grande amounts of tapered heart-shaped 4"-8" fruit with a mellow, smoky flavor and a little bit of heat. This fleshy, thick-skinned pepper is traditionally used for chiles rellenos and mole sauce, but you can probably think of a few more uses while you’re studying for the quiz about its name.

• High yields
• Mellow, smoky flavor
• Thick skin
• Good fresh, cooked, and dried
  

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 4"-8" long by 3" wide
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 1,000-2,000/mild
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24"-36" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Plant height: 36"
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 3 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-85 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

The Love-in-a-Mist flower (Nigella damascena) is a striking annual in the buttercup family. Produces 1"-2" blossoms in shades of blue, pink, purple, and white. Fluffy petals surround a horned center seed pod, and the entire flower is surrounded by a “mist” of fern-like foliage that continues along the thin stem that grows 1'-2' tall. An old-fashioned flower with modern appeal.

• Life cycle: Annual
• Bloom season: Spring, summer, fall
• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Harmony, love, peace, perplexity, unrequited love

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Nigella damascena
• Hardiness zones: 2-11
• Planting season: Summer, fall
• Days to maturity: 60-90 days
• Cold stratify: Yes
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants: 8"-10" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 14-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 65F-70F
• Soil types: Sandy, loamy, chalky, moist, well-drained
• Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
• Water needs: Average
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes

The Arroyo Lupine (Lupinus succulentus) is a fast growing annual. It’s in the legume family, so it fixes nitrogen in the soil and is a great companion plant or cover crop for the vegetable garden. Produces dense spires of bright blue pea-sized blossoms with pink or white tips. Grows 2'-4' tall on sturdy stems with daisy-like palmate foliage. Put a few in a pot or plant in wide bands for a striking effect.

If consumed in large quantities, seeds can be toxic to people, pets, and livestock.

• Life cycle: Annual
• Bloom season: Spring, summer
• Attracts: Hummingbirds, birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Abundance, change, growth

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Lupinus succulentus
• Hardiness zones: 3-7
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• Days to maturity: 1st to 2nd year
• Cold stratify: No
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants: 12"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 15-75 days
• Germination soil temps: 55F-70F
• Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, rocky, moist, well-drained
• Soil pH: 6.1-7.8
• Water needs: Average
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes

The Pixie Delight Lupine variety (Lupinus Hartwegll) is a fast growing annual native to Mexico. It’s in the legume family, so it fixes nitrogen in the soil and is a great companion plant or cover crop for the vegetable garden. Produces dense spires of pastel pink, blue, purple, and white tips. Grows 2'-4' tall on sturdy stems with daisy-like palmate foliage. Put a few in a pot or plant in wide bands for a striking effect.

If consumed in large quantities, seeds can be toxic to people, pets, and livestock.

• Life cycle: Annual
• Bloom season: Spring, summer
• Attracts: Hummingbirds, birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Abundance, change, growth

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Lupinus succulentus
• Hardiness zones: 3-7
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• Days to maturity: 1st to 2nd year
• Cold stratify: No
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants: 12"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 15-75 days
• Germination soil temps: 55F-70F
• Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, rocky, moist, well-drained
• Soil pH: 6.1-7.8
• Water needs: Average
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes

The Russell Lupine Mix (Lupinus polyphyllus) is an easy-care perennial. It’s in the legume family, so it fixes nitrogen in the soil and is a great companion plant or cover crop for the vegetable garden. Produces upright stalks of pea-sized blossoms in various shades of blue, pink, purple, red, and yellow with contrasting tips. Grows 1'-3' tall on sturdy stems with daisy-like palmate foliage. Gorgeous in a pot or an entire field.

If consumed in large quantities, seeds can be toxic to people, pets, and livestock.

• Life cycle: Perennial
• Bloom season: Spring, summer
• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Abundance, change, growth

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Lupinus polyphyllus
• Hardiness zones: 3-7
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• Days to maturity: 1st or 2nd year
• Cold stratify: No
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants: 12"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 15-75 days
• Germination soil temps: 55-70
• Soil types: Sandy, loamy, moist, well-drained
• Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
• Water needs: Average
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes

The Texas Bluebonnet Lupine (Lupinus texensis) is so named because the blossoms resemble the bonnets worn by pioneer women. This low-growing annual is in the legume family, so it fixes nitrogen in the soil and is a great companion plant or cover crop for the vegetable garden. Produces upright spikes of pea-sized blossoms in rich blue with white tips, but can also pop up in shades of white, pink, purple, and maroon (“Aggiebonnet”). Grows 1'-1.5' tall on sturdy stems with daisy-like palmate foliage. Spectacular in a pot or blanketing an entire field. The state flower of Texas.

If consumed in large quantities, seeds can be toxic to people, pets, and livestock.

• Life cycle: Annual
• Bloom season: Spring
• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Abundance, change, growth

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Lupinus texensis
• Hardiness zones: 3-8
• Planting season: Fall
• Days to maturity: 1st or 2nd year
• Cold stratify: No
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants: 8"-12" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-30 days
• Germination soil temps: 55F-70F
• Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, silty, rocky, chalky, calcareous, dry, well-drained
• Soil pH: 7.5+
• Water needs: Low - do not overwater
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes

Sparky Mix Marigolds bring vibrant color to any garden with their stunning blend of orange, red, and yellow blooms. These compact flowers grow just 12"–14" tall, making them perfect for borders, containers, and garden beds. They're a pollinator magnet, attracting butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects throughout the growing season. Easy to cultivate and prolific bloomers, Sparky Marigolds thrive all summer long. Their long stems and full petals make them excellent choices for fresh cut flowers and floral arrangements. Plant once and enjoy continuous color from spring through frost.

• Colors range from orange, red, and yellow.
  
• Grows only 12" - 14" tall.
  
• Most popular for attracting butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.
  
• Sparky is easy to grow and will grow all summer.
  
• Great for cut flowers and floral arrangements.
  
  
  

Sweet Marjoram is a versatile herb with a warm, oregano-like flavor perfect for meats, stews, casseroles, poultry, sausages, and sauces. Use it fresh or dried to elevate your cooking. Beyond the kitchen, marjoram has been traditionally valued for its potential to ease rheumatoid pain, tension headaches, and minor digestive discomfort. It also makes a fragrant addition to potpourri and sachets for linens and closets. This herb thrives in small containers, making it ideal for kitchen gardens or patios. Reaches maturity in approximately 90 days, giving you fresh harvests throughout the growing season.

• Has an Oregano-like flavor. It can be used in many dishes including meats, stews, casseroles, poultry, sausages, and sauces.
• Can be used dried or fresh. Great flavor and taste.
• Marjoram is also known for its healing properties with rheumatoid pain, tension headaches and minor digestive problems.
• It can be used in potpourri or added to sachets for linen and clothing cupboards.
• Easy to grow in a small container.
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days

• The Hales Best Jumbo is a cantaloupe that yields large, oval, ribbed fruits weighing up to 5 to 6 pounds
  
  - Traditional favorite
  
  - Heavy netting and fine textured with a bright orange flesh
  
  - Holds a sweet flavor longer than most
  
  - Drought tolerant variety that thrives in warm temps
  
  - Excellent source of vitamin C.
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 85-100 days
  
  
• Melon Seeds | Because of the long growing season, start plants indoors 4 to 5 weeks before outdoor planting time. Direct sow 4-5 seeds in a hill and then thin to the appropriate spacing. 
  
  Click here for complete Melon grow guide

Heart of Gold Melon (100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO)

• The Heart of Gold melon produces a very sweet and delicious golden flesh fruit that grow up to 4 lbs!
  
  
• Day to Maturity | 85-100 days
  
  
• Melon Seeds | Because of the long growing season, start plants indoors 4 to 5 weeks before outdoor planting time. Direct sow 4-5 seeds in a hill and then thin to the appropriate spacing. 
  
  Click here for complete Melon grow guide

• The Honey rock melon produces a very sweet and delicious Cantaloupe fruit that matures to six 6" in diameter
  
  - Excellent source of vitamin C
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 85-100 days
  
  
• Melon Seeds | Because of the long growing season, start plants indoors 4 to 5 weeks before outdoor planting time. Direct sow 4-5 seeds in a hill and then thin to the appropriate spacing. 
  
  Click here for complete Melon grow guide

• This is a delicious melon with a sweet green flesh
  
  - Produces large 6 1/2 x 6" melons and weighs about 5 lbs
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 85-100 days
  
  
• Melon Seeds | Because of the long growing season, start plants indoors 4 to 5 weeks before outdoor planting time. Direct sow 4-5 seeds in a hill and then thin to the appropriate spacing. 
  
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• This is a delicious melon with a sweet orange flesh
• Days to Maturity | 85-100 days
  
  
• Melon Seeds | Because of the long growing season, start plants indoors 4 to 5 weeks before outdoor planting time. Direct sow 4-5 seeds in a hill and then thin to the appropriate spacing. 
  
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• Produces excellent yields of 18" long yellow melons.
  
  - The orange flesh is extremely tender and juicy
  
  - Has a banana flavor
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days
  
  
• Melon Seeds | Because of the long growing season, start plants indoors 4 to 5 weeks before outdoor planting time. Direct sow 4-5 seeds in a hill and then thin to the appropriate spacing. 
  
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• These mustard seeds produce a plant with good yields of flavorful green mustard leaves
  
  Excellent greens which can be used in salads, sandwiches, or cooked
  
  A traditional Southern favorite
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 45 days
  
  
• Mustard Seeds | When growing from seed, start them outdoors 3 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds a 1/2" deep, and thin to 3 inches. 
  
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Mustard greens are extremely high in Vitamin A, B, and C.

• The Giant Red mustard is a full-flavored mustard green
  
  - The bright purple-tinted leaves and green midribs add color and zest to salads and sandwiches
  
  
• Dasy to Maturity | 50 days
  
  
• Mustard Seeds | When growing from seed, start them outdoors 3 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds a 1/2" deep, and thin to 3 inches. 
  
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Mustard is high in Vitamin A, B, and C. Mustard greens are very popular in the southern U.S. where they are generally slow-cooked with ham hocks or other smoked-pork products. Asian cuisines generally use mustard greens pickled or stir-fried.

• A 1957 All-America Selections (AAS) Winner
  
  - Plant produces good yields of flavorful curly dark green leaves
  
  - Perfect for salads
  
  - Stays in the ground 2 - 4 weeks longer than other mustard varieties
  
  - Tolerates the cold extremely well
  
  - Perfect for home gardens and market growers
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 45 days
  
  
• Mustard Seeds | When growing from seed, start them outdoors 3 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds a 1/2" deep, and thin to 3 inches. 
  
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Mustard greens are extremely high in Vitamin A, B, and C.

• The Mizuna mustard is a vigorous grower, which produces numerous stalks bearing dark green, deeply cut and fringed leaves
  
  - They have a fresh, crisp taste and can be used on their own or cooked with meat
  
  - This mustard variety is highly resistant to cold and grows well during the winter months
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 50 days
  
  
• Mustard Seeds | When growing from seed, start them outdoors 3 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds a 1/2" deep, and thin to 3 inches. 
  
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Mustard is high in Vitamin A, B, and C. Mustard greens are very popular in the southern U.S. where they are generally slow-cooked with ham hocks or other smoked-pork products. Asian cuisines generally use mustard greens pickled or stir-fried.

• Produces good yields of flavorful dark green mustard leaves
  
  - Harvest as much as you want and do it often
  
  - Super easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 45 days
  
  
• Mustard Seeds | When growing from seed, start them outdoors 3 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds a 1/2" deep, and thin to 3 inches. 
  
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Additional Details

Mustard is high in Vitamin A, B, and C. Mustard greens are very popular in the southern U.S. where they are generally slow-cooked with ham hocks or other smoked-pork products. Asian cuisines generally use mustard greens pickled or stir-fried.

• A traditional Southern favorite
  
  - Plant produces good yields of green mustard leaves
  
  - Excellent flavor
  
  - Makes a great garnish to any dish
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 35 days
  
  
• Mustard Seeds | When growing from seed, start them outdoors 3 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds a 1/2" deep, and thin to 3 inches. 
  
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Additional Details

Mustard is high in Vitamin A, B, and C. Mustard greens are very popular in the southern U.S. where they are generally slow-cooked with ham hocks or other smoked-pork products. Asian cuisines generally use mustard greens pickled or stir-fried.

Large scarlet blooms will grow on this attractive 1 foot tall, compact plant. 

• Nasturtium flowers are one of the most popular edible flowers grown in home gardens. The petals have a slight peppery taste, and the seeds and leaves are also edible! You can even use the seeds as an alternative to capers.

• Not only are the flowers pretty, Nasturtiums are great companion plants! They are also known to deter aphids, whiteflies, cucumber beetles & more. Learn more >

• Nasturtiums should be planted in the spring for a "summer show". Plant in full sun, and in sandy, well drained soil. Generally, the poorer the soil quality, the more flowers the plant will produce! Deadhead your plants regularly to encourage new blooms, all season long. These flowers will self-seed resulting in more flowers for years to come!

• These are PERFECT for beginner gardeners! These annuals are very easy to grow from seed and can be grown just about anywhere, even places that are susceptible to drought.

• The bright flower petals will liven up any garden, with very little effort! They are also GREAT for planting in hanging baskets or containers.

This variety produces cream-like, yellow petals with splashes of darker red in the center. Compact in size with deep blue/green foliage. 

• Nasturtium flowers are one of the most popular edible flowers grown in home gardens. The petals have a slight peppery taste, and the seeds and leaves are also edible! You can even use the seeds as an alternative to capers.

• Not only are the flowers pretty, Nasturtiums are great companion plants! They are also known to deter aphids, whiteflies, cucumber beetles & more. Learn more >

• Nasturtiums should be planted in the spring for a "summer show". Plant in full sun, and in sandy, well drained soil. Generally, the poorer the soil quality, the more flowers the plant will produce! Deadhead your plants regularly to encourage new blooms, all season long. These flowers will self-seed resulting in more flowers for years to come!

• These are PERFECT for beginner gardeners! These annuals are very easy to grow from seed and can be grown just about anywhere, even places that are susceptible to drought.

• The bright flower petals will liven up any garden, with very little effort! They are also GREAT for planting in hanging baskets or containers.

This fast-growing, vine-like or "trailing" plant can easily reach 10 feet in length by the end of the growing season! Perfect for growing along fences, or above retaining walls. It boasts colorful flowers in many shades of yellow, orange and even occasionally red.
 

• Nasturtium flowers are one of the most popular edible flowers grown in home gardens. The petals have a slight peppery taste, and the seeds and leaves are also edible! You can even use the seeds as an alternative to capers.

• Not only are the flowers pretty, Nasturtiums are great companion plants! They are also known to deter aphids, whiteflies, cucumber beetles & more. Learn more >

• Nasturtiums should be planted in the spring for a "summer show". Plant in full sun, and in sandy, well drained soil. Generally, the poorer the soil quality, the more flowers the plant will produce! Deadhead your plants regularly to encourage new blooms, all season long. These flowers will self-seed resulting in more flowers for years to come!

• These are PERFECT for beginner gardeners! These annuals are very easy to grow from seed and can be grown just about anywhere, even places that are susceptible to drought.

• The bright flower petals will liven up any garden, with very little effort! They are also GREAT for planting in hanging baskets or containers.

The Nodding Catchfly (Silene pendula) is a bushy, vigorous, low-growing annual. So named because small flies and gnats get stuck in the sticky seed pod. Produces clusters of charming pink blossoms with notched petals around a light pink center. Grows 6"-10" tall on a nodding stem with hairy, oval foliage. Beautiful cascading over a hanging basket or stone wall.

• Life cycle: Annual
• Bloom season: Spring, summer
• Attracts: Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Gentleness, youthful love

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Silene pendula
• Hardiness zones: 4-9
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• Days to maturity: 60-90 days
• Cold stratify: Yes
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants: 8"-12" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 60F-70F
• Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, moist, well-drained
• Soil pH: 5.5-6.5
• Water needs: Average
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes

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📚 Okra Grow Guide

• All-America Selections (AAS) Winner
  
  - These seeds will produce 6 inch, slightly tapered and ribbed pods on a beautiful 3 ft. tall plant
  
  - Protect from frost
  
  - Thrives in HOT temperatures
  
  - Best when picked young
  
  - Excellent quality and prolific
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 55 days
  
  Okra Seeds | Sow okra seeds in fertile, nitrogen rich soil. Plant seeds about 12" apart.
  
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Okra is often known as "Lady's Fingers" outside of the United States.

• The Tokyo Long White Bunching Onion – or Scallion – is an extremely tasty Japanese variety that grows well throughout the United States
  
  - One of our best sellers
  
  - Grows well in containers and small spaces
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 75-80 days
  
  Onion Seeds | Onions are easy to grow, have a fairly short growing period and take up little space in the garden. Plant onions 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in double rows, leaving 6 to 10 inches between rows.
  
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• The Barletta, Pearly White Onion is an extremely tasty small pearl-sized onion
  
  - Barletta onions are beautiful silver white pickling onions
  
  - So delicious
  
  - Perfect for shish-ka-bobs, chicken and veggie skewers,  and even just grilled on the bbq
  
  - Grows well in containers and small spaces
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 75-80 day
  
  Onion Seeds | Onions are easy to grow, have a fairly short growing period and take up little space in the garden. Plant onions 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in double rows, leaving 6 to 10 inches between rows.
  
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• Crimson Forest is a rare heirloom
  
  - Dark red, burgundy, and purple colors
  
  - Excellent for many culinary creations
  
  - Grows well in containers and small spaces
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 60 days
  
  Onion Seeds | Onions are easy to grow, have a fairly short growing period and take up little space in the garden. Plant onions 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in double rows, leaving 6 to 10 inches between rows.
  
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• Red Grano onions are medium-sized red onions
  
  - A perfect variety for slicing and canning
  
  - A crisp and mild flavored onion
  
  - Short day onion
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 120 days
  
  Onion Seeds | Onions are easy to grow, have a fairly short growing period and take up little space in the garden. Plant onions 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in double rows, leaving 6 to 10 inches between rows.
  
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• White Grano onions are medium-sized white onions
  
  - A perfect variety for slicing and canning
  
  - A crisp and mild flavored onion
  
  - Short day onion
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 120 days
  
  Onion Seeds | Onions are easy to grow, have a fairly short growing period and take up little space in the garden. Plant onions 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in double rows, leaving 6 to 10 inches between rows.
  
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• White Lisbon is a very popular type of bunching onion
  
  - Dark green leaves with long white stalks
  
  - Stores well after harvest
  
  - Excellent for many culinary creations
  
  - A hot and cold resistant variety
  
  - This variety is usually planted in the spring but it's also a great fall/winter crop as well
  
  - Grows well in containers and small spaces
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  
  Onion Seeds | Onions are easy to grow, have a fairly short growing period and take up little space in the garden. Plant onions 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in double rows, leaving 6 to 10 inches between rows.
  
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• The Southport Onion produces medium-sized white globe onions
  
  - A crisp and mild-flavored onion
  
  - Perfect for salads and many other culinary creations
  
  - A long day onion
  
  - Grows well in containers and small spaces
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 120 day
  
  Onion Seeds | Onions are easy to grow, have a fairly short growing period and take up little space in the garden. Plant onions 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in double rows, leaving 6 to 10 inches between rows.
  
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