Seeds of Summer

Daucus carota HEIRLOOM. A lucky variety to be so well named! One of the sweetest carrots available, with a tender yet crisp texture, and impressive looks too, with 8- to...

Zinnia elegans Grow more zinnia! Huge 5" blooms in an array of colors from pink to red to orange will attract all of the attention in a bouquet. Plants grow...

Tropaeolum nanum Beautiful red, yellow and orange edible flowers and leaves with a peppery watercress flavor. Low-growing bushy plants ideal for borders and pots. Very easy-to-grow by direct seed -...

These flowers grow over 3' and create a meadow effect with nectar-filled flowers. For easy planting, mix seed with a small amount of soil and spread evenly over site. These seeds...

Tropaeolum nanum HEIRLOOM Lovely bright red flowers sit like jewels on deep green leaves. Both flowers and leaves are edible with a peppery watercress flavor. Bushy plants are a garden...

Daucus carota HEIRLOOM. Widely adapted, productive and heat-tolerant, with tapered roots that grow well even in heavy clay soils. Produces 6- to 7-inch-long, crunchy and flavorful, dark orange roots. Danvers...

Zinnia elegans A rainbow of large 4-5" red, orange, yellow, pink, and white blossoms that grow up to 3' tall! Direct seed or transplant after last frost in full sun....

Daucus carota HEIRLOOM. This classy and refined French heirloom is known for its cylindrical, blunt-tipped shape, as well as its fine-grained, nearly coreless texture and mild, sweet flavor. It has...

A glorious mix of cutting flowers that are easy-to-grow by direct seed. For easy planting, mix seed with a small amount of soil and spread evenly over site. This is...

Tagetes patula Sparky Mix petals are wide and wavy, blooming in vivid, varying shades of orange and yellow. Abundant flowers are a colorful addition to any garden. 12-14" tall. Summer...

Calendula officinalis A calendula strain prized for its high oil content and commonly grown in Europe for commercial production. Expect high yields of bright orange blossoms on 18-24" plants. Full...

Daucus carota These mighty little carrots are both adorable and delicious! Very sweet, bright orange 3- to 4-inch cylindrical roots have smooth skin and a very small core. Great for...

Cucurbita pepo HEIRLOOM. Small sweet fruit weighs 6-8 lbs. A beloved standard for pie makers everywhere. Dry flesh with no stringiness.

Cosmos bipinnatus Tall, wispy plants covered with large white, pink, rose and crimson blooms make excellent cut flowers. Very easy to grow by direct seed. Drought tolerant. Summer to fall...

Calendula officinalis ORGANIC. A variety with a high resin content which produces lovely yellow flowers with a few orange ones mixed in. Expect 24-30" plants with edible petals. Direct seed...

Daucus carota Described as "stump-rooted" for their short but thick roots, this carrot is nonetheless a tender, sweet, deeply orange-colored delight. Performs well in heavier soils, sizes up early, easy...

Calendula officinalis Large, double flowering blooms of yellow, orange, apricot with long stems that allow for easy flower cutting. Beautiful, delicious edible flower on 12-24" plants. Easy-to-grow by direct seed...

Zinnia elegans Dwarf zinnia that makes a show-stopping border! 1.5 inch single and double blooms in red, orange, pink, yellow, and white pop up like candy on low growing plants...

Cucurbita pepo HEIRLOOM -Perhaps the original Thanksgiving pumpkin, now often used for carving. 15-25 lb fruits have thin rinds and thick yellow-orange flesh. Use for jack-o'-lanterns, canning and stock feed.

Tagetes erecta Crackerjack marigolds are truly stunning! Plants grow 2-3 feet tall, have fern-like leaves, and boast profuse yellow and orange blooms that grow up to 4 inches in diameter. Blooms...

Cucurbita maxima HEIRLOOM. Forget the "pumpkin" pie! Grow this Appalachian heirloom for making pies, breads and other sweets. Candy Roasters are well known in the mountains for their full flavor...

Cucumis melo ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Oh, to be a melon and always have a heart of gold! The 4 lb fruit with thick orange flesh, sweet aroma, and full flavor grow...

Zinnia elegans Let this all-red selection preside over the garden or in elegant bouquets. 3' plants steadily produce lipstick red double blooms all summer. Direct seed or transplant after last...

Tagetes patula The highest amount of alpha-terthienyl in any marigold available. The trick to good success is to plant just the marigold in your target area for at least 2...