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Calendula
Calendula Officinalis
Self-seeding annual, prefers full sun, rich and well-drained soil. Direct seed in the spring. Calendula is used as a cut flower, edible flower and for medicinal purposes.
Seed and planting depth: 1/4 inch
Seed spacing: 2 inches
Days to germination: 7 to 14 days
Plant height: 18-20 inches
Kale (Scarlet)
Brassica Oleracea
Curled purple leaves on tall upright stalks. Can be grown as baby kale or full size leaves.
Seed and planting depth: ¼ inch
Seed spacing: 3 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 18 inches
Kale (Vates)
Brassica Napus
Dwarf curly kale for baby leaf or full size plants. Compact plants reach 2’tall at full size.
Seed and planting depth: ¼ inch
Seed spacing: 1 inch
Days to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 18 inches
Tiara Cabbage
Brassica Oleeracea var. capitata
Dense mini cabbage, suited for successions and tight planting spaces. Sweet flavor, crisp and juicy, excellent for small garden spaces.
Seed and planting depth: ½ inch
Seed spacing: 2 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 5-10 days
Plant height: 12 - 18 inches
Nevada Lettuce
Lactuca Sativa
Ribs are crunchy like an iceberg lettuce, while leaves are soft like a leaf lettuce.
Prefers cooler temps, can bolt in hot temperatures. Seed every 3 weeks from Spring to summer.
Seed and planting depth: 1/8 inch
Seed spacing: 1 inch
Days to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 12”
Freckles Lettuce
Lactuca Sativa
Red romaine with unique coloring! Leaves are splattered with crimson on a bright green background.
Prefers cooler temps, can bolt in hot temperatures.
Seed and planting depth: 1/8 inch
Seed spacing: 1 inch
Days to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 12”
Esme arugula
Eruca Sativa
Nutty flavors, very cold tolerant. Best grown in Spring or late summer/fall, will bolt in hot weather. Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous harvest.
Seed and planting depth: 1/4 inches
Seed spacing: 10 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 18 inches
Pink Beauty Radish
Bright pink egg-shaped garden radish with a crisp white flesh. Moderately spicy flavor.
Direct seeds every 10 days for a continual supply.
Seed and planting depth: 1/4 inch
Seed spacing: 20 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 5-7 days
Plant height: 8 inches
Bollin Carrot
Seed and planting depth: 1/4 inch
Seed spacing: 30 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 7-20 days
Plant height: 18 inches
Waltham 29 Broccoli
Brassica Oleracea Italica
Produces many side shoots after main head is cut. Star transplants 4-6 weeks before plant date, variety best for fall. Can be direct sown in summer for fall crops.
Seed and planting depth: 1/4 inch
Seed spacing: 3 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 5-10 days
Plant height: 18 inches
Fordhook Giant Chard
Beta vulgaris var. vulgaris
Broad white stems and deep green slightly savoyed leaves.
Direct seed mid spring or mid-late summer
Seed and planting depth: ½ inch
Seed spacing: 2 inches
Days to germination: 5-10 days
Plant height: 18 inches