Silky Deep Red Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica), also called Blood Flower, is striking in the garden and is a vital host plant for the endangered monarch butterfly. This easy care bushy perennial reseeds easily, isn’t fussy about soil or water, and can grow just about anywhere. Puts out bright, showy 2"-4" flower clusters in brilliant red-orange with yellow centers on slender stems that grow 2'-3' tall. Blooms continuously summer through fall, providing migrating monarchs with nectar snacks for their long journey and a place to lay their eggs. Can be grown as an annual in cooler grow zones. Lovely and long-lasting in cut flower arrangements.

• Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial
• Bloom season: Summer, fall
• Attracts: Beneficial insects, hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Dignity, freedom, rejection, remembrance, solitude

As a medicinal plant, Milkweed has been used internally to treat diarrhea, gonorrhea, intestinal parasites and worms, pneumonia, spleen inflammation, and stomach tumors, and externally to treat bleeding, boils, corns, dermatitis, eye infections, ringworm, skin parasites, snakebites, sores, warts, and wounds.

⚠️ Although Milkweed is known to be safe when used correctly, all parts of the plant are toxic and may even cause death to people, pets, horses, and livestock if ingested in large quantities. The milky sap is a skin irritant. Do not ingest while pregnant or nursing.

⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any plant medicinally.

NOTE: A parasite, Ophryocystis elektroscirrha (OE), travels with monarchs and is deposited on every plant they visit. In warm grow zones where this non-native milkweed does not die back from a killing frost, the OE parasite can build up and harm the caterpillars that feed on the leaves and the butterflies they become. A continuously blooming milkweed may also encourage the monarchs to dally rather than migrate, which interrupts their reproductive cycle. It’s easy to eliminate both dangers, by cutting your plants to the ground at least once per season.

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Asclepias curassavica
• Hardiness zones: 8-11
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• Days to maturity: 100-120 days
• Cold stratify: No
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/4" deep - Soaking seeds in warm water overnight aids germination.
• Spacing between plants: 1'-2' apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 10-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 60F-70F
• Soil types: Clay, caliche, sandy, loamy, silty, rocky, chalky, rich, dry, moist, wet
• Soil pH: 6.1-7.5
• Water needs: Average
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Frost tolerant: No
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes

More facts about Milkweed:

• The beautiful monarch butterflies rely on milkweed to lay their eggs upon. Sadly, habitats that naturally support monarchs are becoming fewer in number each year. New urban development & chemically treated "big agriculture" are destroying habitats of milkweed all over the United States.
• Sow in early January for first year blooms.

Includes a mix of 21 popular annual flower varieties and colors. Scatter this mix of seeds in your garden and enjoy a beautiful assortment of flowers all year.

This mix includes all of the following seed varieties:

	GENUS/SPECIES	COMMON NAME	TYPE	HEIGHT	COLOR
	Calendula officinalis	Calendula	A	12 to 24	Yello/Orange/Cream
	Centaurea cyanus	Bachelor Button	A	12 to 36	Blue or Mix
	Cheiranthus allionii	Siberian Wallflower	B/P	10 to 18	Orange
	Coreopsis tinctoria	Plains Coreopsis	A	12 to 36	Yellow-Maroon
	Cosmos bipinnatus	Cosmos	A	36 to 60	White/Pink/Crimson/Rose
	Delphinium ajacis	Rocket Larkspur	A	12 to 36	White/Pink/Blue/Violet
	Dimorphotheca aurantiaca	African Daisy	A	8 to 16	Orange/Salmon/White
	Eschscholtzia californica	California Poppy	TP	12 to 18	Yellow/Orange
	Gaillardia pulchella	Indian Blanket	A	12 to 24	Yellow-Red
	Gilia tricolor	Bird's Eyes	A	12 to 18	Lavender-White
	Gypsophila elegans	Baby's Breath	A	8 to 18	White
	Iberis umbellata	Candytuft	A	12 to 18	White/Pink/Violet
	Linaria maroccana	Spurred Snapdragon N. Lights	A	12 to 124	Pink/Yellow/Violet
	Linum grandiflorum rubrum	Scarlet Flax	A	12 to 36	Scarlet
	Lobularia maritima	Sweet Alyssum	TP	8 to 16	White
	Lupinus hartwegii	Lupine	A	12 to 24	Mix
	Oenothera lamarckiana	Evening Primrose	B/P	24 to 60	Yellow
	Papaver rhoeas	Corn Poppy	A	12 to 30	White/Pink/Red
	Phacelia campanularia	California Bluebells	A	8 to 20	Blue
	Rudbeckia hirta	Black Eyed Susan	A/B/P	12 to 36	Yellow
	Silene armeria	Catchfly	A/B	16 to 22	Pink

Includes a mix of 18 popular fragrant flower varieties and colors. Scatter this mix of seeds in your garden and enjoy the most fragrant flower assortment you've ever smelt.

This mix includes all of the following seed varieties:

	GENUS/SPECIES	COMMON NAME
	Centaurea cyanus	Cornflower
	Cheiranthus allionii	Siberian Wallflower
	Cynoglossum amabile	Chinese Forget Me Not
	Dianthus barbatus	Sweet William
	Gilia tricolor	Bird's Eyes
	Iberis umbelleta	Candytuft
	Lathyrus odoratus	Sweet Pea
	Lavender Vera	Lavender
	Lobularia maritima	Sweet Alyssum
	Matthiola bicornis	Evening Scented Stock
	Mirabilis jalapa	Four O' Clock
	Monarda punctata	Spotted Bee Balm
	Nicotiana affinis	Tabacco mix
	Oenothera lamarkiana	Evening Primrose
	Reseda ordorata	Mignonette
	Tagetes patula	Marigold Sparky
	Tropaeulum majus	Nasturtium
	Viola cornuta	Helen Mount

Plant this mix to attract beneficial insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, ground beetles and other insects that feed on pests.

Wildflower establishment requires some important steps:

This mix includes all of the following seed varieties:

	GENUS/SPECIES	COMMON NAME	TYPE	HEIGHT	COLOR
	Achillea millefolium	White Yarrow	P	12 to 36	White
	Gypsophila elegans	Baby's Breath	A	8 to 18	White
	Iberis umbellata	Candytuft	A	12 to 18	White/Pink/Violet
	Layia platyglossa	Tidy Tips	A	6 to 12	Yellow-White
	Lobularia maritima	Alyssum	TP	8 to 16	White
	Nemophila menziesii	Baby Blue Eyes	A	4 to 12	Blue
	Phacelia campanularia	California Bluebells	A	8 to 20	Blue
	Trifolium repens	White Dutch Clover	P	4 to 10	White
	Annual	50%
	Perennial	50%

Includes a mixture of 6 popular coneflower varieties. Scatter this mix in your garden and enjoy a beautiful assortment of coneflowers!

Wildflower establishment requires some important steps:

This mix includes all of the following seed varieties:

	GENUS/SPECIES	COMMON NAME
	Echinacea purpurea	Purple Coneflower
	Echinacea palladia	Pale Purple Coneflower
	Rudbeckia amplexicaulis	Clasping Coneflower
	Ratibida columnifera	Red Mexican Hat
	Ratibida columnifera	Yellow Prairie Coneflower
	Ratibida pinnata	Greyheaded Coneflower

Includes a mix of 7 popular cosmos flower varieties. Scatter this mix in your garden and enjoy a beautiful assortment of cosmos flowers!

Wildflower establishment requires some important steps:

This mix includes all of the following seed varieties:

Includes a mix of 5 popular lupine flower varieties and colors. Scatter this mix of seeds in your garden and enjoy a beautiful assortment of lupine flowers.

This mix includes all of the following seed varieties:

	GENUS/SPECIES	COMMON NAME
	Lupinus densiflora	Golden Yellow
	Lupinus hartwegii	Dwarf Pixie Delight
	Lupinus perennis	Perennial Lupine
	Lupinus polyphyllus	Russel Lupine
	Lupinus succulentis	Arroyo Lupine

Includes a mix of the 22 of the most popular flower varieties that deer are known to stay away from. Scatter this mix of seeds in your garden and keep the deer away.

This mix includes all of the following seed varieties:

	GENUS/SPECIES	COMMON NAME	TYPE	HEIGHT	COLOR
	Achillea millefolium	Yarrow	P	12 to 36	White
	Aquilegia caerulea	Columbine	p	24 to 36	Yellow'/Red/Violet/Blue
	Centaurea cyanus	Bachelor Buttons	A	12 to 36	Blue or Mix
	Chrysanthemum maximum	Shasta Daisy	P	16 to 24	White
	Clarkia amoena	Godetia	A	8 to 14	Pink/White
	Coreopsis lanceolata	Lance Leaf Coreopsis	P	18 to 36	Yeloow
	Delphinium consolida	Larkspur	A	12 to 36	Whie/Pink/Blue/Violet
	Digitalis purpurea	Foxglove	B/P	24 to 48	Purple/Cream
	Echinacea purpurea	Purple Coneflower	P	24 to 36	Purple
	Eschscholzia californica	California Poppy	TP	12 to 18	Yellow/Orange
	Gaillardia aristata	Blanketflower	P	18 to 30	Yellow-Red
	Iberis umbellata	Candytuft	A	12 to 18	White/Pink/Violet
	Liatris spicata	Gayfeather	P	24 to 48	Purple
	Lupinus perennis	Lupine	P	12 to 36	Blue
	Monarda citriodora	Lemon Mint	A	12 to 24	Lavander/White
	Papaver rhoeas	Red shirley poppy	A	12 to 30	Red
	Papaver rhoeas	Mixed Shirley Poppy	A	12 to 30	White/Pink/Red
	Ratibida columnifera	Red Prairie Coneflower	B/P	12 to 36	Red/Yellow
	Ratibida columnifera	Yellow Prairie Coneflower	B/P	12 to 36	Yellow
	Rudbeckia hirta	Black Eyed Susan	A/B/P	12 to 36	Yellow
	Salvia coccinea	Scarlet Sage	A/P	12 to 24	Red
	Viscaria occulata	Soapwort	A	9 to 12	Pink
	Annual	41%
	PERENNIAL	59%

Includes a mix of 25 popular annual flower varieties that will produce a beautiful assortment of flowers suitable for cutting. The mix includes many of the flowers found in floral stores. This annual flower mix will blossom all-year-long creating a bountiful source of flowers. 

Scatter this mix of seeds in your garden for the most beautiful assortment of flowers you've ever seen.

This mix includes all of the following seed varieties:

	GENUS/SPECIES	COMMON NAME	TYPE	HEIGHT	COLOR
	Callistephus chinensis	Aster	A	12 to 36	Blue/Pink/White/Purple
	Calendual officinalis	Pot Marigold	A	12 to 24	Yellow/Orange/Cream
	Centaurea cyanus	Bachelor Button, Polka Dot Mix	A	12 to 36	Mix
	Clarkia amoena	Godetia	A	8 to14	Pink/White
	Clarkia elegans	Clarkia	A	18 to 30	Pink/Lavender
	Coreopsis tinctoria	Plains Coreopsis	A	12 to 36	Yellow-Maroon
	Cosmos bipinnatus	Cosmos, Dwarf Sensation	A	36 to 60	White/Pink/Crimson/Rose
	Cynoglossum firmament	Chinese Forget Me Not	A/B	18 to 24	Blue
	Delphinium ajacis	Larkspur	A	12 to 36	White/Pink/Blue/Violet
	Dimorphotheca aurantiaca	African Daisy	A	8 to16	Orange/Salmon/White
	Eschscholzia californica	Poppy, Mission Bells	TP	12 to 18	Yellow/Orange
	Gaillardia pulchella	Annual Gaillardia	A	12 to 24	Yellow-Red
	Gypsophila elegans	Baby's Breath	A	8 to 18	White
	Helianthus annuus	Sunflower	A	24 to 72	Yellow
	Helichrysum monstrosum	Strawflower mixed	A	24 to 36	Yellow/White/Red/Pink
	Iberis umbellata	Candytuft	A	12 to 18	White/Pink/Violet
	Lavateria trimestris mix	Tree mallow	A	24 to 48	White/Pink
	Lobularia maritima	Alyssum, tall Sweet	TP	8 to 16	White
	Oenotheria lamarckiana	Evening Primrose	B/P	24 to 60	Yellow
	Papaver rhoeas	Shirley Poppy	A	12 to 30	White/Pink/red
	Phacelia campanularia	California Bluebells	A	8 to 20	Blue
	Rubeckia hirta	Black Eyed Susan	A/B/P	12 to 36	Yellow
	Silene armeria	Catchfly	A/B	16 to 22	Pink
	Tagetes erecta	Marigold	A	12 to 16	Yellow/Orange/Maroon
	Zinnia elegans	Zinnia	A	12 to 36	White/Purple/Yellow/Orange.Red
	A-Annual	75%
	B-Biennial	18%
	TP-Tender Perennial	7%

Includes a mix of the 23 of the most popular flower varieties known to attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies!  Scatter this mix of seeds in your garden for the most beautiful assortment of flowers you've ever seen.

This mix includes all of the following seed varieties:

	GENUS/ SPECIES	COMMON NAME	PLANT TYPE	PLANT HEIGHT (inches)	FLOWER COLORS
	1. Asclepias tuberosa	Butterfly Milkweed	Perennial	24 to 36	Orange
	2. Aquilegia caerulea	Mrs. Scott Elliot	Perennial	24 to 36	Yellow/Red/Violet/Blue
	3. Antirrhinum tetra	Snapdragon	Annual	24 to 36	Lavender/Yellow/Pink/White
	4. Callistephus chinensis	Aster	Annual	24 to 36	Blue/Pink/White/Purple
	5. Cosmos bipinnatus	Cosmos Sensation Mix	Annual	36 to 60	White/Pink/Crimson/Rose
	6. Cynoglossum amabile	Chinese Forget Me Not	Annual/ Biannual	18 to 20	Blue
	7. Delphinium consolida	Larkspur Giant Imperial Mix	Annual	12 to 26	White/Pink/Blue/Violet
	8. Digitalis purpurea	Foxglove	Biannual/ Perrenial	24 to 48	Purple/Cream
	9. Gilia tricolor	Bird's Eyes	Annual	12 to 18	Lavender-White
	10. Lavatera trimestris	Treemallow	Annual	24 to 48	White/Pink
	11. Linaria maroccana	Toadflax	Annual	12 to 24	Pink/Yellow/Violet
	12. Lobularia maritima	Alyssum, Carpet of Snow	Annual	8 to 16	White
	13. Lychnis chalcedonica	Maltese Cross	Perennial	24 to 36	Scarlet
	14. Mirabilis jalapa	Four O'clock	Tender Perennial	12 to 24	Red/Pink/Yellow.White
	15. Monarda citriodora	Lemon Mint	Annual	12 to 24	Lavender/White
	16. Nicotiana alata	Tobacco Plant	Annual	12 to 24	Red/White/Green/Yellow
	17. Papaver rhoeas	Red Corn Poppy	Annual	12 to 30	Red
	18. Penstemon strictus	Gloxinia Penstemon	Perennial	24 to 36	Blue
	19. Salvia coccinea	Scarlet Sage	Annual/ Perennial	12 to 24	Red
	20. Silene armeria	Catchfly	Annual/ Biannual	16 to 22	Pink
	21. Tagetes erecta	Marigold Crackerjack	Annual	24 to 36	Yellow/Orange
	22. Tropaeolum majus	Nasturtium Dwarf Jewel	Annual	12 to 36	Red/Yellow/Orange/Pink
	23. Zinnia elegans	Zinnia	Annual	12 to 36	White/Purple/Yellow/Orange/Red

• Perennial
• Low growing plant produces green leaves
• Used in salads and cooked like spinach
• Purslane is said to be effective in treatment of insect or snake bites on the skin, boils, sores, pain from bee stings, bacillary dysentery, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, postpartum bleeding, and intestinal bleeding
• Plant grows in poor soil and tolerates drought

⚠️ Always consult with your doctor and primary care provider before using or consuming herbs, flowers, seeds and/or plants for medicinal purposes.

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• When you start plants inside, you raise them to a certain size and then transplant them out into your garden (see transplanting).
  
  
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Black Salsify, also called Scorzonera and Black Oyster Plant, is a cold hardy perennial in the aster and lettuce family grown for its thin root with rough black skin over white flesh that can grow 1'-3' long if it has the room. Take care when harvesting, as the roots are delicate and snap easily.  Any root left behind will re-grow!

It would be fun for a blind taste test, as the edible yellow dandelion-like flower petals smell like cocoa, the edible flower buds taste like okra, and the roots taste like oyster, asparagus, or artichoke, turning sweeter and earthier after a frost.

The stems and long, wide leaves that can grow 3'-4' tall are also edible. Delicious roasted, mashed, grilled, and pickled, or simply sautéed in a little butter for a rich, unusual side dish.

• Sweet, earthy flavor
• Roots can grow 1'-3' long if they have the room!
• Prefers cooler weather
• All parts are edible
• Cold hardy

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Scorzonera hispanica
• Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial
• Hardiness zones: 5-9
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• Days to maturity: 100-120 days
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/2" deep
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-28 days
• Germination soil temps: 60F-75F
• Spacing between plants: 3"-4" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 16 plants per sq. ft.
• Soil types: Sandy, loamy, moist, well-drained
• Soil pH: 6.5-7.0
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Water needs: Average
• Cold stratify: No
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Heat tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: No
• Culinary use: Yes

Good Companion Plants: Beet, Carrot, Kohlrabi, Parsnip, Potato, Rosemary, Rutabaga, Sage, Thyme, Turnip

⚠️ Always consult with your doctor and primary care provider before using or consuming herbs, flowers, seeds and/or plants for medicinal purposes.

• Wormwood is a very bitter plant with a long history of use as a medicinal herb
  
  - Acts as a natural wasp repellant - many people plant wormwood as a garden border
  
  - It is valued especially for its tonic effect on the liver, gallbladder and digestive system
  
  - It is an extremely useful medicine for those with weak and under-active digestion
  
  - It is known to increase stomach acid and bile production, improving digestion along with the absorption of nutrients
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days

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Wormwood also eases wind and bloating and, if taken regularly, helps the body return to full vitality after a prolonged illness.  Use with caution, the plant should be taken internally in small doses for short-term treatment only, preferably under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. It should not be prescribed for children or pregnant women.

• Perennial
• Hardy plant with pungent, oval leaves and purplish pink flowers
• Use fresh or dried in sauces and soups
• Days to Maturity | 90 days
  
  

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• One of the most popular Oregano varieties. Use fresh or dried in sauces and soups - or any culinary creation
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days

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Caraway is an ancient aromatic herb, famous for being the spice in rye bread and German sauerkraut. A biennial in the carrot family that grows 1'-3' tall, with feathery foliage and tiny white flowers. The seeds, which have an earthy-citrusy-peppery flavor, are the most used, but the flowers, leaves, stems, and root (which looks like a small parsnip, and can be used like any other root vegetable) are also edible. While you’re waiting for the flowers, seeds, and roots to develop in the second year, spend the first year using the leaves, which have a parsley-dill flavor, in salads, soups, and sautés.

• Parsley-dill flavor
• All parts are edible
• Culinary and medicinal uses
• Good for containers

As a companion plant, it attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, and repels aphids, cabbage moths, cabbage white butterfly, cabbage worms, carrot root fly, and caterpillars.

As a medicinal herb, Caraway has been used internally to treat asthma, bad breath, bloating, colds, colic, cough, flatulence, heartburn, indigestion, insomnia, lack of appetite, nausea, sore throat, and stomach cramps, and externally to treat arthritis, bruises, burns, skin irritation, toothache, and wounds.

⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Carum carvi
• Life cycle: Herbaceous biennial
• Hardiness zones: 4-9
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• Days to maturity: 70 days-2 years; can begin harvesting when 6" tall
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/4" deep
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 65F-75F
• Spacing between plants: 8"-12" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 2 plants per sq. ft.
• Soil types: Sandy, loamy, chalky, poor, rich, moist, well-drained
• Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Water needs: Average
• Cold stratify: No
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Heat tolerant: No
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes
• Culinary use: Yes
• Medicinal use: Yes 

Good Companion Plants: Bean, Beet, Blueberry, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chard, Collards, Fava Bean, Kale, Mustard, Onion, Pea, Radish, Soybean, Strawberry, Tomato

What is Caraway?

Caraway is a biennial. This means it takes two years for the plant to mature, produce seeds, then die. During the winter you may not see any evidence of the plant even though the roots are preparing for spring. So mark your spot carefully so you don’t accidentally dig them up in the spring.

An interesting legend that goes along with Caraway is that it had the power to prevent the theft of objects that had seeds nearby and it also kept lovers from losing interest in one another.  Still, some believe Caraway has beneficial healing powers and you can use the oil, fruit and seeds as medicine.

Health Benefits of Caraway

Women can use Caraway oil to relieve menstral cramps. Feeling bloated or have a bit of indigestion? Chewing on a few Caraway seeds can help relieve your symptoms!

Ways to Consume Caraway

If you want to consume the leaves, pick them when they are young and tender. The roots are also edible when the plant is young.  Use Caraway seeds in baked goods, such as breads, and buns.  Add them to vegetable and fruit dishes, especially curries.  Use leaves and seeds alike to make hot and cold teas.

Caraway seeds have a sharp, pungent, slightly licorice taste that’s is delicious with green beans, potatoes, cabbage, onions, brussels sprouts, tomatoes, and apples. Try mixing it with cucumber and sour cream. It’s delicious with sausage and beef.

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Anise (Pimpinella anisum), also called Aniseed, is a sweet, aromatic annual in the parsley family.

The leaves and flowers are lacy, delicate, and delicious, and plants can grow 2'-3' tall.

With a fresh licorice flavor, use as you would Tarragon and Fennel in both savory meat and vegetable dishes, salads and dressings, and sweet baked goods, such as biscotti.

Chew the seeds for a natural breath freshener and digestif. Its aromatic seeds are also used for cooking and herbal medicine.

You may be familiar with the anise flavor if you've had absinthe, as anise seeds are the basis for this famous alcoholic beverage. 

• Licorice flavor
• Edible seeds and leaves
• Culinary and medicinal
• Good for containers
  
  

As a companion plant, it attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, and repels aphids, cabbage moths, cabbage white fly, cabbage worms, slugs, and snails, but is strangely irresistible to bears, deer, dogs, and mice.

As a medicinal herb, Anise has been used internally to treat bad breath, bloating, constipation, cough, flatulence, hot flashes, indigestion, lack of appetite, migraine headaches, and upset stomach, and externally to treat bronchitis, eye pain, and swelling. 

⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.

📚 Anise Grow Guide

• These Armenian cucumber seeds will produce delicious white cucumbers as long as 30"!
  
  
• Bitter-free with excellent flavor
  
  
• Excellent slicer and ideal for salads and many culinary dishes
  
  
• Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  
  
• Cucumber Seeds | Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills.
  
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The color orange is located between yellow and red in the spectrum of light, and that’s where you will find the Orange Horizon Pepper. The 4" blocky fruit begins to glow as it ripens and brightens from green to yellow to orange to more orange. Crispy, crunchy, sweet, and juicy with no heat. Locate this one in your garden between the Summer Crookneck Squash and the Beefsteak Tomatoes.

• High yields
• Sweet and juicy
• Harvest any color
• Good fresh and cooked

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper size: Large
• 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 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-80 days

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

• Large yields of orange sweet peppers that have mild flavor. Thick walls. Easy to grow. Grows well in a 5 gallon container. Perfect for culinary dishes.
• One large bell pepper contains 209 mg of vitamin C, which is almost three times the 70 mg of an average orange.

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!

The Abraham (Abe) Lincoln Tomato has an honest 100-year history of producing large 1-2 lb tomatoes. They turn deep red when ripe, with old-fashioned tomato flavor. Eat this slicer fresh with a little salt and pepper, but save a few of these juicy fruits to make ketchup, sauce, and juice.

• Meaty and juicy
• Dark red color
• Slightly acidic
• Small seed core

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Indeterminate, trellis support, regular pruning
• Tomato size: Large
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 80-90 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

• These New Zealand spinach seeds will produce very flavorful medium triangular-shaped green spinach leaves
  
  
• This is one of the few spinach varieties that produces continuously all year, from spring to fall. The more you cut and use the more it will continue to grow
  
  
• New Zealand spinach is a large growing plant and needs 2 foot rows, 1 foot between plants

• And ... unlike the other spinach varieties, the New Zealand is one that can survive through the hot summers
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 75 days
  
  

The Thai Hot Pepper hits every type of cuisine with a delightful bolt of lightning. This compact plant throws out lots of slender 1"-3" fruits that grow with their tapered tips up, maturing from popping green to crackling yellow to flashing orange to sizzling red. A type of Bird Pepper, the plant grows to only about 8" tall, so you can plant several close together for a striking ornamental border and more tasty peppers, or interplant throughout the garden.

• High yields
• Drought tolerant
• Edible and ornamental
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum 
• Pepper length: 1"-3"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 50,000-100,000/hot
• Plant support: None
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" 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: 80-90 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

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

Mustard, Sprouts & Micro-Greens

• Mustard is a member of the crucifer family.
  
  
• Mustard greens are a popular dish in the Southern U.S. and are an excellent source of vitamins A and C.
  
  
• Mustard sprouts have a strong spicy flavor and are usually blended with alfalfa or clover sprouts.
  
  

Kale Red Russian Micro-Greens

• Really easy to grow. 
  
  
• Just let them grow until you see the first set of true leaves.
  
  
• Perfect for a micro-green salad.
  
  
• Makes a great addition to many culinary dishes.
  
  
• These sprouts have a mildly sweet flavor.
  
  
• Day to Maturity | 3-6 days

• Cress is one of the healthiest and most popular microgreens available.
  
  
• Perfect for gourmet salads and many other vegetarian culinary creations.

• Very easy and quick to grow.
  
  
• Little space is required to grow cress.

See Cress Sprouts Recipes & Growing Tips on our Pinterest Board

• Spearmint ( Mentha spicata) is typically used in teas, jellies, deserts, and salads
• Extremely fragrant
• Sweet smelling
• Acts as a natural wasp repellant
• Perennial
• Can be used as a garnish on ice cream and drinks
• 85 days to maturity
  

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• Crackerjack Marigold flowers are big, bright, bold, and beautiful
  
  - Most popular for attracting butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators
  
  - Crackerjack is easy to grow and will grow all summer
  
  - Great for cut flowers and floral arrangements
  
  - Drought tolerant
  
  - Estimated Mature Height is appx. 36" tall.

Yarrow, Medicinal Herb (100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO)

• Yarrow has a high reputation and is widely employed in herbal medicine, administered both internally and externally. It is used in the treatment of a very wide range of disorders but is particularly valuable for treating wounds, stopping the flow of blood, treating colds, fevers, kidney diseases, menstrual pain etc.
• Day to Maturity | 65 days

On any productive homestead, every member needs to pull its weight, and the Homestead Tomato out-tomatoes every tomato. Sun up to sun down, in high heat and humidity, this workhorse churns out large, red, smooth, sturdy, meaty, juicy slicers. As comfortable in the overalls of a sandwich as it is done up in its Sunday best for the canner. Just a good ol’ heirloom with good old-fashioned tomato flavor.

• Heat tolerant
• Old-fashioned tomato flavor
• Meaty and juicy
• Good for Southern gardens

SEED PLANTING INFO

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Determinate, tomato cage support, no pruning 
• Tomato size: Large
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 80-85 days

Click here to view our full Tomato grow guide

Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

• Plant spreads to form attractive 8 to 12 inch high mounds
  
  - Aromatic and flavorful leaves
  
  - Used to flavor meats, dressings, soups, and stews
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 80 days

Additional Details

Before the advent of modern antibiotics, Thyme was used to medicate bandages. It has also been shown to be effective against the fungus that commonly infects toenails. It can also be found as the active ingredient in all-natural, alcohol-free hand sanitizers.

• The Rainbow Swiss Chard is a popular plant that  produces some of the most amazing looking swiss chard leaves in shades of red, orange, purple, yellow, and white
  
  - Perfect for salads or steamed greens
  
  - One of this years most popular varieties to grow
  
  - A heirloom variety from Australia
  
  - Extremely healthy
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days

Additional Details

Swiss chard is high in vitamins A, K and C, with a 175g serving containing 214%, 716%, and 53%, respectively, of the recommended daily value. It is also rich in minerals, dietary fiber and protein.

 

• Sage is an aromatic perennial plant that is actually part of the mint family.  The plant produces grayish-green leaves that are used in many popular food dishes, most notably in the preparation of sausages
  
  - Natural mosquito repellent
  
  - The leaves can also be used as a digestive and nerve tonic
  
  - Excellent as a border plant around the garden
  
  - Grows well in containers
  
  - Easy to grow from seed and can be sowed directly in the garden
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 75 days

• The Victoria Rhubarb variety will produce high yields of long red and green stalks
• Rhubarb is a pretty easy to grow in any garden and will continue to grow for many years (10 years or more)
• The Rhubarb plant has big green leaves and bright red stems
• Used to make pies and many other dessert
  
• How to Plant Rhubarb Seeds

You may also like to try Rhubarb Root, Crimson Cherry