Direct sow seeds in early spring, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost for an earlier start. Select a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Sow seeds 3mm (1/8") deep, spaced 30-45cm (12-18") apart. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged to promote germination. Seeds should sprout in 10-14 days. Thin seedlings to 45-60cm (18-24") apart when they are 5-7cm (2-3") tall. Bergamot prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Soil pH should be between 6.0 and 7.5. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer before planting and again after thinning. Bergamot blooms in mid to late summer and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming.
Soil Conditions: Well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Soil pH: 6.0-7.5 Planting Depth: Sow seeds 3mm (1/8") deep. Germination: 10-14 days. Height at Maturity: 60-90cm (24-36") tall. Days to Maturity: 80-100 days. Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade. Spacing after Thinning: Thin seedlings to 45-60cm (18-24") apart.
Parris Island Cos Romaine Lettuce is an Heirloom Lettuce that is a popular dark-green strain of Cos lettuce. Parris Island forms 25-30 cm (10"-12”) heads of slightly savoyed, dark green leaves with a creamy yellow...
Buttercrunch Lettuce is one of the classic butterheads (Bibb type). Buttercrunch grows to an average height of 23-38 cm (9-15”) with a spread that averages about 15 cm (6”) wide. A very good performer that forms a...
Black Seed Simpson Lettuce is a highly adaptable lettuce for continued plantings throughout the season. It quickly produces a full-sized, bright green open head with slightly crinkled leaves. A very popular baby leaf variety for...
Sweet Basil is a large, woody, leafy annual that is quite vigorous. It grows large glossy leaves with spikes of white flowers. Basil leaves are used in cooking, imparting their anise (licorice) flavor to dishes. This Basil...
King of the North Pepper is an early maturing pepper at 68-75 days from transplant. Plants grow in a sturdy bush habit reaching 41-51 cm (16-20”) tall with a 36-41 cm (14-16”) spread. Plants produce some great...
Bouquet Dill grows to 75-90 cm (30-36") tall, and produces delicate, dark-green ferny foliage and yellow, large, umbel-shaped flowers that average 15 cm (6") wide. It is an early maturing variety. It is easy to...
Thyme is a low-growing perennial herb that is a popular addition to many culinary dishes and herb gardens. It is easy to grow and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Plant thyme in a...
Grows to height of 45-61 cm (18-24"). The flower umbels are 5-10 cm (2-4") and a pale creamy white color, while the leaves are a rich, dark color. The parsley-like leaves are used in Latin...
This perennial member of the onion family is simple and easy to grow, returning year after year, and attracting bees and butterflies to its pretty pink blooms. Chives are an essential addition to the herb...
Early Jalapeno Pepper grows on a solid upright bush with an average height of 45- 66 cm (18-26") and a spread of 40-45 cm (16-18”) wide. The plant produces a prolific amount of dull white...
Green Pearl produces heavy, densely filled, dark green, double curled leaves on strong stalks. It has a milder flavor than its flat leaved cousins. This hardy biennial herb makes an attractive garnish and remains one...
An annual herb that is grown almost exclusively for culinary use. It grows on average to 35 cm, (14") tall. A sprawling plant which features pungently aromatic, flavorful, oval, dark green leaves which are commonly used...
This vigorous oak leave heirloom variety has bright burgundy red leaves that are deeply lobed, creating a full rosette with a typical green center. Great for baby leaf salad mixes. Red Salad Bowl is slow...
Dark Green Italian Parsley is quite plain in appearance but has an impressive distinct flavor. This variety grows flat, dark green celery like leaves that are deeply cut on stiff, upright stems. Plants can easily grow...
Hera Dill is a highly productive variety. Plant height averages 61 cm (24") and it produces feathery blue-green foliage that is held on short stalks with exceptional aroma and flavor. Good disease resistance. It is...
Genovese is a vigorous, tall growing, large leafed basil. It grows on average to 60 cm (24") tall with shiny, large, almond-shaped leaves which have a distinct, pronounced flavor. Pruning growing tips makes for bushier plants. ...
Rani Cilantro (Chinese parsley), is an annual herb whose seeds are also known as Coriander. Rani is an outstanding Israeli variety developed to resist bolting (early flowering) in hot summer weather. The foliage is glossy and...
Great Lakes Lettuce produces a large crisp iceberg type head of lettuce. It has an excellent flavour, making this a perfect selection for salads and sandwiches. It has large to medium green cabbage-like heads with...
The Orange King Bell Peppers grow on a sturdy compact plant that grows upright on a solid bush type habit that can reach as tall as 45-61 cm (18-24") in height with a spread that...
A member of the mint family, oregano is commonly used in Italian dishes and is a component of chili powder. This low-growing plant also makes an attractive ground cover. The oregano most often used in...
Teddy Bear sunflower is a dwarf sunflower with large 6 inch golden-yellow flowers, that only grows 18" to 30" high. Plant sunflower seeds in a location that receives full sun. Sunflowers prefer well-drained soil that...
Yolo Wonder pepper plants grow anywhere from 61-76 cm (24-30") tall with an average spread about 40-45 cm (16-18”) wide. We provide additional support for most of our pepper plants, especially if they are prolific...
Sage is a hardy perennial herb that is easy to grow. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Sage prefers soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Sow sage seeds 1cm (½”) deep in...
Dukat Dill is a delicious culinary herb that tends to produce much more foliage than most dills. It has a particularly fine bouquet and flavour which makes it an excellent variety to grow for homemade...
Sunbright Yellow Bell is a beautiful bright yellow bell pepper. Plants are sturdy with a bush habit, growing 61-91cm (24-36") tall with a 45-76cm (18-30") spread. Sunbright is a nice yielding pepper plant that produces...
This perennial member of the onion family is simple and easy to grow, returning year after year, and attracting bees and butterflies to its pretty pink blooms. Garlic chives, native to China, are the smallest...
Ring of Fire sunflowers grow up to 5 feet tall. They are a showy sunflower with petals that have a dark red base with yellow tips and a dark brown center. This sunflower is multi branched...
This wild and naturally occurring yellow multi- branched sunflower grows to an average height between 122-182 cm (4-6’) tall and produces a surprisingly amount of bright yellow blooms with chocolate brown centers per plant. Blooms are...
The Sweet Salsa Pepper is a very sweet, flavorful, thick-fleshed pepper. It is a pimento style pepper, that is cone shaped and averages around 7-10 cm, (3-4") long x 5 cm (2") wide. It is...
Sage is a hardy perennial herb that is easy to grow. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Sage prefers soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Sow sage seeds 1cm (½”) deep in...
Thyme is a low-growing perennial herb that is a popular addition to many culinary dishes and herb gardens. It is easy to grow and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Plant thyme in a...
Dark Opal Basil is popular sweet basil with regal, purple-black glossy foliage, pale pink flowers and a delicious aroma. Dark Opal grows at a steady pace. It produces small to medium sized, tender leaves, reaching...
Sweet marjoram is a tender perennial herb or shrub with leaves that taste of sweet pine and citrus. It is a close relative of oregano but differs widely in aroma. This pale green, short, bushy...
An easy to grow, self-seeding plant with vivid blue, star-shaped flowers and cucumber flavored foliage. Borage plants will grow to a height of about 45 cm (18"), and spread about 30 cm (12"). Borage is...
Hyssop is a hardy woody perennial evergreen (sub shrub) from the Mediterranean region. It produces lovely sprigs of bright blue flowers, and attracts many types of beneficial pollinators. The aroma of the flowers, either fresh or dried,...
The Jalapeno M Pepper is likely the most used and most well known of the Jalapenos available today. They are easy to grow. Plants are sturdy and can grow to 60-90 cm (24-36″) in height...
The Emerald Giant Pepper was developed in 1963. It produces heavy yields of blocky thick walled dark green to red peppers that are 10-13 cm (4½-5”) long by 8-10 cm (3½-4”). Peppers are crisp and...
Bridgemere Lettuce is a deeply cut oak leaf lettuce type that grows to a mature height of 20 cm (7”). It produces thick, bright green well lobed leaves that have a fine flavor and texture....
Long Thin Red Cayenne is one of the best known hot chili peppers. It is a very productive plant that grows upright on a solid bush type habit and reaches about 45-66 cm (18-26") in...
This vigorous oak leave heirloom variety has bright burgundy red leaves that are deeply lobed, creating a full rosette with a typical green center. Great for baby leaf salad mixes. Red Oak Leaf is slow...
Approximately 1707 seeds per gramLot#CN02001Nepeta catariaIrresistible to cats and bees, it is a spreading, carefree joy in the flower bed. It is too sprawling for a border plant. Blooms all summer with fragrant flowers and...
Savory is an aromatic herb that is easy to grow and requires little maintenance. Choose a location with well-drained soil that receives full sun to partial shade. Sow savory seeds in early spring or late...
Stevia is a sweet herb that is grown for its leaves, which are used as a natural sweetener. It is a tender perennial that is typically grown as an annual in most climates. Plant stevia...
Marconi Red is a prolific sweet Italian heirloom prized for its huge, crisp, sweet red 3-lobed fruits. Peppers grow on a sturdy compact plant that grows upright on a solid bush type habit that can...
Sorrel is a leafy green vegetable that is easy to grow. Choose a location with well-drained soil that receives full sun to partial shade. Sow sorrel seeds in early spring or late summer, 1cm (½”)...
Earth Walker sunflowers grow to be 180-270cm (6-9’ tall). They are vigorous multi-branching plants that produce 25cm (9-10”) flowers in shades of orange bronze. They make a beautiful cut flower for fall bouquets. The flower heads face...
Velvet Queen sunflower is a beautiful, branched sunflower with gorgeous, dark red, velvet blooms with a dark center that can grow up to 5' high with 5" blooms. It is an early bloomer that is...
Mammoth Basil is vigorous annual that grows 46-61 cm (18-24") high and 40-45 cm (16-18") wide. It produces huge, slightly ruffled shiny, green leaves, twice as large as other Italian basils, deserving of its name, Lettuce-leaf basil. The flavor...
California Wonder Bell Pepper was introduced in 1928 and has become the standard for bell peppers. California Wonder Bell Peppers grow on a sturdy compact plant that grows upright on a solid bush type habit...
