Sese Catalog 2013 For Web

The Safe Seed Pledge
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gricultureandseedsprovidethebasisuponwhichourlivesdepend.We
mustprotectthisfoundationasasafeandgeneticallystablesourcefor
futuregenerations.Forthebeneftofallfarmers,gardeners,andconsumerswho
wantanalternative,wepledgethatwedonotknowinglybuyorsellgenetically
engineeredseedsorplants.Temechanicaltransferofgeneticmaterialoutside
ofnaturalreproductivemethodsandbetweengenera,families,orkingdoms
posesgreatbiologicalrisks,aswellaseconomic,political,andculturalthreats.
Wefeelthatgeneticallyengineeredvarietieshavebeeninsufcientlytestedprior
topublicrelease.Further,wewishtosupportagriculturalpracticethat
encourageshealthiersoils,geneticallydiverseagriculturalecosystems,and
ultimately,peopleandcommunities.
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Dear Valued Customers and Gardening Friends,
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elcometo2013!Inthisyearscatalogwereofering24new
heirloomandorganicvarieties,inadditiontoourtriedandtrue
favorites.Returningfromourarchivesaftermanyyearsabsence
areAuntMaryssweetcorn,LadyGodivapumpkin,andUpperGround
SweetPotatowintersquash.
Tankstoyourenthusiasticresponsetolastyearsonlineoferingofsweet
potatoslips,wereaddingthemtothecatalog.Seepage75forsixofour
mostpopularorganicvarieties,includingAllPurpleandBunchPorto
Rico,plustwocollections(shippingbeginsmid-May).Checkourwebstore
forlistingsofevenmorevarietiesandbulksizesastheseasonapproaches.
2012hasbeenyetanotheryearofunusualweather.TeSoutheastdidnt
haveitasbadastheMidwest,butJulysurewashot.Ourgrowerscame
throughwithgreatcorncrops,butwecantlistasmanybeanvarietiesthis
yearaswedlike.Extremeweatherteachesustoadaptandremindsusto
gardenforresilience.Nextyearmaybewetordry,coolorhot,butthe
choiceswemakeplanningourgardenscanensurebountifulharvestsno
matterwhatMotherNaturedishesout.Oneofourfavoritestrategiesisto
plantasparagusbeansandsouthernpeasinadditiontoregularsnapbeans.
Tesedelicious,heat-anddrought-tolerantadditionshelpensureourfood
security.Plus,bygrowingmultiplespeciesofbeans,homegardenerscan
moreeasilysaveseedswithoutriskofcrossing.Followourblog,at
www.SouthernExposure.com,formoretipsongrowingaresilientgarden.
Onthesubjectofplanningahead,ournewonlineSouthernExposure
GardenPlannercanmakegardenlayout,plantspacing,croprotation,
plantingtimes,andseedorderingeasier.Tisfantasticnewonlinetoolcan
alsoprovidetwice-monthlyplantingreminders.Visit
www.SouthernExposure.com/gardenplannerfora30-dayfreetrial.
AnothernewresourcewerethrilledtointroduceisPamDawlingsnew
book,Sustainable Market Farming.Tiscomprehensiveguide,basedon
Pams20yearsgrowingfoodforthe100residentsofTwinOaksCommunity
incentralVirginia,isausefulresourceforgrowerseverywherewhoare
seriousaboutharvestingabundantvegetablesyear-round.Itsespecially
excitingforustobeablebeneftfromherexperiencegrowinghereinthe
Southeast.
OurongoingcourtbattletochallengeMonsantoandprotectfarmers
rightstosaveseedscontinueswithSouthernExposureand75other
plaintifsflinganappealinOSGATAetal.vMonsanto.LastAugust,eleven
prominentlawprofessorsandfourteenfoodsafetyandconsumer
organizationsfledamicibriefsinsupportofourappeal.Followthelawsuit
onourwebsiteandjointheeforttokeepseedGMO-free.
WehopeyoullcomecelebratetheharvestwithusSeptember6-7,2013,
atourexpandedHeritageHarvestFestivalatMonticello.Itsaneducational,
family-friendlycelebrationsetatTomasJefersonsmountain-tophome
nearCharlottesville,Virginia.
Wehopeyoullplanthisyearsgardenwithfallandwintercropsinmind.
Tohelp,weveincludedourFall&WinterGardeningQuickReferenceon
page87.
We wish you an abundant harvest.
1
Seed Storage
Mostseedscanbestoredfor
morethanayearifkeptclean,
cool,dry,andoutoflight.Some
seeds(onions,parsnips,salsify,
spinach,supersweetcorn)areonly
goodforayearunlessstored
well.Forlong-termstorage,
storepacketsinalarger
container(suchasan
airtighttupperwareoramasonjar
withatwo-piecelid)andtightlysealforstorageinyourfridgeorfreezer.(Becareful
toletthecontainerwarmtoroomtemperaturebeforeopening.)
Slade Farms
CliftonSladeisathirdgenerationfarmerand
part-timeextensionagentinSEVirginia.He
hasbeengrowingseedfortwoseasonsaspartof
histransitiontoorganicfarming.Untilrecently,
Clifwasabigtractorfarmer.Sixyearsago
hewasassistingwiththeextensionofces20
varietycorntrialanddiscoveredthatwildlife
avoidedGMOvarieties.Itreallywokemeup,
hesays.Wildlifeissmarterthanweare!Now,
Clifhasreducedhisoperationtotwoacresof
organicproduceandseedplots.Hisincomeon
twoacresisthesameaswhenhefarmed300!
IknowthatwhatImselling,whetherseed
orproduce,isagood,wholesomeproduct.
Heirloomseedsandsweetpotatoslipsarean
importantpartofhisnewbusinessmodel.
Berea College Farm
TeBereaCollegeFarm,comprising100acres
ofrowcrops,200acresofhayandsilageand
180acresofpastureland,isanon-GMO,
certifedorganicenterpriseinBerea,Kentucky.
Tefarmhasbeengrowingorganicseedfor
SESEforthreeyears.Inadditiontonurturing
thenextgenerationoforganicfarmers,the
farmsellsplantsonsite,co-hostsanannual
localfoodexpositionwithSustainableBerea,
andprovidesthecollegecafeteriawith
produce.Seedsavingispartoftheholisticfarm
managementstylebeingtaught,providingan
excellentlearningopportunityforaspiring
farmersandasolidincomesourceforthefarm.
Elizabeth Malayter
AnSESEcustomerwhometus
throughSouthernSustainable
AgricultureWorkingGroup(SSAWG)
events,ElizabethMalyterandher
partnerhavefoundthatgrowingseed
isagreatsourceofsecureearnings
whiletheytransitionintofull-time
farming.Savingseedprovidesextra
incomeinthewintermonthsas
wellasseedthatsadaptedtotheir
microclimate.TeMalaytersalsosell
produce,meat,andeggsfromtheir
landinRogersville,Tennessee.
Rodgers Heirlooms
SouthCarolinagrowerRodgerWinn
hasbeenaseedsaversincechildhood.
Heisespeciallypassionateaboutbeans,
rememberinghisgrandmothersoohs
andaahsovercolorsandpatternswhile
shellingmulticoloredbutterbeansonher
farm.RodgerintroducedSelmaZesta,
aSouthernlegacybeanfromGeorgia,to
SESEsevenyearsago.Itwasdeveloped
byhiswifesgreat-uncleJCMeetze,who
selecteditforlong,straightpodsover
generations.Rodgervalueskeepingalive
thestories,favorsandlocalconnections
broughttousbyheirloomseeds.
Rehoboth Farm
RehobothFarmistrulyafamilyafair.Four
generationsofSmythesliveontheirlandinSW
Virginia,includingafamilyoffourteenanda
familyoften!Beginningin2010,thefarmhas
beencultivatingawiderangeofheirloomseeds
forSESE,fromfowerstocorntopeanuts.Te
well-diversifedfarmalsoproducesvegetable
cropsandpasturedbeef,poultryandporkfor
aCSAandwholesalemarket,aswellashome
consumption.Ourfamilybeganfarmingas
awayforustobecomeself-sustainingand
tohaveafamily-runbusinesswherewework
togetherasawhole.
Read about more SESE seed growers at
www.SouthernExposure.com.
2OurFeaturedSeedGrowers2
Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast:Tesevarietiesthrive
intheconditionsparticulartothesoutheasternUnitedStates.Allour
varietiesarewell-adaptedtothemid-Atlantic,butvarietieswiththis
symbolareparticularlywellsuitedtohot,humidsummers.
6Heirloom:Wedefneheirloomsasvarietiesintroducedbefore
1940.Ourdefnitionisstricterthanthatusedbymanyothers.
eEcologically Grown:Varietiesgrownbysmall,
ecologicalfarmerswhouseenvironmentally
friendlypractices,butarentcertifedorganic.
OGUSDA Certifed Organic: byQuality
CertifcationServices.Ourcurrentorganic
certifcateisonlineatSouthernExposure.com.
Metric madness!
Weindicateweightin
gramsformostsizes.
Youmayfndthese
conversionshelpful.
28g=1oz
114g=4oz=lb
227g=8oz=lb
454g=16oz=1lb
Artichoke
sowindoorsFeb21Mar21,
transplantoutApr21May21
Beans,Bush directsowApr15Aug1
Beans,Pole directsowApr15Jul15
Beans,Lima directsowMay7Jul25
Beets
directsowMar15Jun15,Aug
15Sept15
Broccoli
directsowMar10Jul1
sowindoorsJan31May31,
transplantoutMar15Jul15
Brussels
Sprouts
directsowMay1Jun1
sowindoorsApr1May15,
transplantoutMay15Jun15
Cabbage
directsowMar10Jul15
sowindoorsJan31Jul1,
transplantoutMar15Aug1
Cabbage,
Chinese
directsowMar10Apr7,Jul
15Aug15
Carrots
directsowMar10May1,Jul
25Aug15
Caulifower
(spring)
sowindoorsJan31Mar7
transplantoutMar15Apr7
Caulifower
(fall)
directsowJun1Jul1
Celery&
Celeriac
sowindoorsJan21Feb15
movetocoldframeMar1Mar
15,transplantoutMay1Jun1.
Collards directsowMar10Sept1
Corn directsowApr21Jul15
Cucumbers directsowMay1Jul21
Eggplants
sowindoorsMar7Apr21
Endive
21Sept15
Garlic plantbulbsOct15Nov15
Kale
21Sept15
Kohlrabi
15Aug21
Lettuce
7Sept21
Muskmelon directsowMay1Jun15
Mustards
directsowMar10May1,Jul
25Oct1
Okra directsowMay1Jul1
Onions,Bulb
sowincoldframeNov10
Dec1(orindoorsJan1Jan21),
transplantoutMar1Mar21
Onion,
Multiplier
plantbulbsOct15Nov15
Parsnips directsowMar1May1
Peas
15Aug1
SouthernPeas directsowMay7Jul25
Peppers
sowindoorsMar7Apr21
Potatoes
transplantoutMar15Apr15,
Jun125(mulch)
Radishes
1Nov1
Rutabaga directsowAug1Aug21
Spinach
directsowMar1Apr21,Sept
1Oct1
Summer
Squash
&Zucchini
directsowApr21Jul21
Winter
Squash&
Pumpkins
directsowMay1Jun10
Sunfowers directsowApr15Jul7
Sweet
Potatoes
SwissChard directsowMar15Aug1
Tomatoes
sowindoorsFeb21May7
transplantoutApr21Jun21
Turnips
directsowMar10Apr15,Aug
7Oct1
Watermelon directsowMay1Jun10
Sustainable Market Farming byPamDawling
Sustainable Market Farmingisacomprehensivemanualforsmall-scalefarmersraisingorganic
vegetablecropssustainablyonafewacres.Teauthorgrowsawidevarietyoffresh,organicvegetables
andfruitincentralVirginia,tofeedtheapproximately100membersofTwinOaksCommunity.
Tispracticalguideprovidesdetailedproflesofafullrangeofvegetablecrops,addressingsowing,
cultivation,rotation,succession,commonpestsanddiseases,harvestandstorage;informationabout
new,efcienttechniques,seasonextensionanddiseaseresistantvarieties;andfarm-specifcbusiness
skillstoensureasuccessful,proftableenterprise.
Publicationdate:February1,2013.400pages,paperback,$34.95fromNewSocietyPublishers,from
SESE,frombooksellersordirectfromtheauthorviawww.sustainablemarketfarming.com,where
you'llalsofndPam'sbloganddetailsofspeakingevents.Seepage82forpurchasedetails.
Forinfoonthee-book,seewww.newsociety.com/Books/S/Sustainable-Market-Farming.
FollowthebookonFacebook:www.facebook.com/SustainableMarketFarming.
RecommendedPlantingDates
Wevefoundthedatesbelowtobethebesttimestoplantintheinland plains of the mid-Atlantic,basedonourexperienceincentralVirginia
(zone7a,averagelastspringfrostApril15,averagefrstfallfrostOctober15).Adjustaccordingtoyourownfrostdates.Rowcovercanallow
forplanting12weeksearlierinthespringand12weekslaterforfallharvestinallregions.Weconsiderthemid-Atlantictobedividedinto3
distinctgardeningregions:inlandplains,coastal,andmountain.Usetheseguidelnestoadjustdatesforyourregion:
Coastal Gardens: Mildwintersallowfor
plantingspringcropsupto24weeks
earlierinlatewinterandearlyspring.
Continuetoplantcool-seasonfallcropsup
to24weekslaterinsummerandfall.
Mountain Gardens:Youmayneedtodelayplantingsupto24weekslaterinthelatewinterandearly
springtoallowthesoiltowarmanddryout.Takeadvantageoflongspringsbyplantingcool-seasonspring
cropsupto24weekslater.Discontinuefallplantingsupto24weeksearliertoensureadequatetimebefore
frosts.Hot-seasoncropsshouldbeplantedearlyenoughtoensureadequateheatandtimeformaturation,
butbesuretoallowthesoiltoadequatelywarm.Choosefaster-maturingvarietiesforhot-seasoncrops.
Join us September 67, 2013, for the 7th Annual Heritage Harvest Festval at Montcello,
Tomas Jefersons magnifcent mountaintop home in Charlottesville, Virgnia.
Old Timey Seed Swap Heirloom Tomatoes, Peppers, Melons, & More at the Tastng Tent
Local Musicians Chef Demonstratons Tours of the Gardens and Grounds of Montcello
Kids Actvites with the Master Gardeners & the Backyard Revoluton
Learn with dozens of experts at workshops & demonstratons on sustainable agriculture,
heirloom gardening, & traditonal skills. Presenters include:
Barbara Pleasant, author and contributng editor Mother Earth News
Peter Hatch, author of Thomas Jeffersons Revolutionary Garden
Jeanine Davis, author of Ginseng, Goldenseal & Other Woodland Medicinals
Kathleen Maier of Sacred Plant Traditons Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
Learn more at HeritageHarvestFestival.com
&
Southern Exposure
Seed Exchange
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Our Story
S
outhernExposuregrewoutofDr.JefH.Mc-
Cormacksloveofheirloomvegetablesandthe
tradition of seed saving. What began in a family
garden and kitchen in 1982 has expanded into a
networkoffarmsandgardens,amoderngermina-
tion testing facility, and environmentally con-
trolledseedstorage.
Our frst catalog ofered 65 varieties; now we
featureover700,withanemphasisonheritage,fa-
vor,diseaseresistanceandotherqualitiesofinterest
tomarketandhomegardeners.Althoughwespe-
cialize in seeds adapted to the Mid-Atlantic, we
have loyal customers throughout the U.S. and
Canada.
Since1999,SouthernExposurehasbeencoop-
eratively owned and operated by Acorn Commu-
nityFarm,anegalitarianincome-sharingcommu-
nityinruralLouisaCounty,Virginia.
Our Mission
We encourage cooperative self-reliance in agricul-
ture. We promote and participate in seed saving
andexchange,ecologicalagriculture,reducingen-
ergy use, providing locally adapted varieties, and
regionalfoodproduction.
To further these aims, Southern Exposure of-
fers: heirloom varieties to conserve and distribute
rareandendangeredvarieties;open-pollinatedva-
rieties to encourage seed saving and exchange
amonggardeners;disease-andinsect-tolerantvari-
etiestoreducepesticideuse;andvarietiesforlocal
andsmall-scalegrowerstoencourageregionalfood
production.
Our Seeds
Untreated SeedS Wedonotsellchemicallytreat-
edseeds.Tohelpgiveyourseedstheproperstartin
lifeweprovidedetailedculturalinstructionsinour
catalog.Weespeciallyurgeyoutopaycloseatten-
tion to recommended germination temperatures
andmoisturerequirements.
Germination teStinG Our seed is germination
testedtoensureitmeetsbothfederalandSouthern
Exposurestandards(ourstandardsarehigherthan
federalstandardsforsomecrops.)Pleasenotethat
germinationtestsareoftenconductedunderopti-
mum conditions and that feld results may vary.
Testresultsareprintedonthepackettohelpyou
determineplantingdensityandquantityneeded.
Onrareoccasionswefnditnecessarytopack-
ageseedbelowfederalstandard.Inthosecaseswe
addmoreseedtocompensateandthepacketisla-
beled,BelowStandard:MoreSeedAdded.
reGional Variety PerformanceOurdetailedva-
riety descriptions help you decide which seed is
suitedtoyourregionandyourneeds.Somevariet-
ies are best adapted to specifc soils, climate, or
otherculturalconditions.Othersarewidelyadapt-
ed and will generally perform well under many
conditions.
We emphasize the Mid-Atlantic region. Tis
area is generally characterized by high summer
heat, humidity, numerous plant diseases, uneven
precipitation and occasional high temperatures in
the early spring and late fall. Soils are predomi-
nantlyclayexceptinsandycoastalareas.
VarietiesthatdowellintheMid-Atlanticoften
do well in regions sharing similar characteristics.
Weareoftentoldthatvarietiesweoferdowellin
thePacifcNorthwest.Manyvarietieswillperform
fne in warmer and cooler regions if planting and
harvestingdatesareadjustedaccordingly.Wealso
oferanumberofvarietiessuitedforearlyproduc-
tionandshortseasonnorthernclimates.Informa-
tionaboutspecifcregionaladaptabilityisgivenin
ourcatalogdescriptionsandculturalnotes.
matUrity dateS Maturity dates provide a guide-
lineforcomparingrelativematurationtimesofdif-
ferent varieties. Tese dates represent the average
datesforourlocation,ourgrower'slocation,orthe
averageofseverallocations.Actualmaturitydates
dependonclimate,soil,season,exposure,andlocal
conditions.
Seed SaVer PacketS Heirloom and rare varieties
are sometimes sold in Seed Saver Packets, our
trademark used to indicate varieties in need of
preservationanddistribution.SeedSaverPackets
often contain fewer seeds than most commercial-
sizepackets.Teyareintendedforseedsaversand
gardenerswhowouldliketoexperimentwithheir-
loomandrarevarieties.
PVP VarietieSPVPdesignatesprotectedvarieties
regulatedbythePlantVarietyProtectionActwhich
prohibitsunauthorizedmarketing.
Genetically modified VarietieS (GmoS) We
willnotknowinglyoferseedofgeneticallymodi-
fed varieties. Some studies suggest that avoiding
genetically modifed pollen may require isolation
distances up to four times greater than those re-
quiredbynaturalpollen,sowehaveincreasedthe
isolationdistancesforproducingourseed.Seeour
websiteformoreinformation.
Heirloom and family Heirloom VarietieSNon-
hybrid varieties introduced prior to 1940 are de-
fnedasheirloomvarieties.After1940hybridsbe-
gan to displace these traditional varieties, and
many became scarce or lost. We defne a special
class of heirlooms as family heirloom varieties.
Tesehavebeenhandeddownwithinfamiliesfor
generations.Asfaraswecantell,familyheirlooms
are unique and have not previously been in seed
catalogs until their recent introduction. Some of
these are old commercial varieties that have been
modifedbyenvironment,crosspollination,selec-
tion, and random mutation. Determining the
uniqueness of a variety is not easy and we would
ratherriskduplicationthanloseavaluablevariety
forever.Tohelpinidentifcation,synonymsofva-
riety names are indicated in parentheses after the
mostcommonname.
Seed Saving Open-Pollination
conSerVation of Genetic reSoUrceS Wearecon-
cerned about the erosion of our genetic resources
and the trend toward replacement of standard or
open-pollinatedvarietiesbyF1hybrids.Unlesswe
havegeneticdiversityinourfoodcrops,ourfood
supplyisvulnerabletoepidemics.Tishasbeena
repeatedlessonofagriculturalhistory.TeIrishpo-
tato famine of the mid-1840s and the U.S. corn
blightepidemicof1970werebothexamplesofthe
dangersoflackofgeneticdiversity.In1970,nearly
80%oftheU.S.corncropwasplantedinhybrids
containingagenetictraitthatmadethecropvul-
nerabletoblight.Ourcountrycameclosetolosing
ourentirehybridcorncrop,butalltheopen-polli-
natedvarietiesresistedtheblight.
Weoferadiverseselectionofopen-pollinated
varieties.Tishelpstoensureageneticreservoirof
disease-resistant varieties, regionally adapted vari-
SouthernExposureSeedExchange
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eties,andvarietieswhicharediverseinfavor,color,
andculinaryuses.Whatashameitwouldbeifwe
lost varieties such as Country Gentleman corn or
Brandywine tomato. We would lose not only
uniquetasteandquality,butalsopartofouragri-
culturalandculturalheritage.
Seed SaVinG Seed saving promotes self-reliance,
conserves agricultural resources, saves money and
connectsuswithouragriculturalroots.Byselect-
ingseedfromtheplantsthatdobestforyou,you
arecreatingyourownlocallyadaptedstrains.You
canlearntolookforinterestingmutationsandbe-
ginplayingwithbreedingnewvarieties(werecom-
mend Carol Deppe's excellent book Breed Your
Own Vegetable Varieties).Youcanselectforappear-
ance, favor, vigor, maturation time, stress resis-
tance,keepingquality,andtolerancetoinsectsand
disease.
If you save seed from hybrids, the second and
subsequentcrops(theF2,F3,F4,etc.,generations)
willbeunliketheparentgeneration.Terewillbe
atremendousamountofgeneticvariability.Sosav-
ingseedsfromhybridscanbethefrststeptoward
stabilizing new open-pollinated varieties you
simply isolate and save seed from the interesting
plantsintheF2generationandoverthefollowing
yearsuseselectiontostabilizethenewstrain.
Tisiseasierdoneforsometypesofplantsthan
others.Out-crossingplants(likecornandbroccoli)
requirelargeisolationdistancesandyoumayneed
to save seeds from a large number of plants each
year in order to prevent inbreeding depression
(lack of genetic diversity). However, mostly self-
pollinating plants (like tomatoes, peppers, beans
andpeas)areeasyforthehomegardenertoexperi-
mentwith.
Hybrids may have an advantage in terms of
yieldanduniformity,butthesemayonlybeadvan-
tages to commercial farmers.To have all your to-
matoesmatureatoncemaybeadisadvantagefora
gardenerwhowantsanextendedharvest.Tehy-
bridvigorefectisstrongestinoutcrossingvariet-
iesand haslittleimpactin ourbeloved tomatoes.
Many hybrids have been bred primarily for ship-
pingqualityoftenattheexpenseoffavor.
Hybridsareoftenbredforthelow-stresscondi-
tions, high fertilizer levels, and intensive cultiva-
tion of modern conventional agriculture. Open-
pollinated heirlooms, on the other hand, are the
triedandtruesurvivors.Teyoftenperformbetter
under adverse conditions, like drought and heat
stress. Hybrids may better tolerate the absence of
tracemineralswhichcanmeanalessnutritious
foodproduct,withlowertracemineralcontent.
Open-pollinated seeds ofer less of a one-size-
fts-allapproachthandohybrids.Werecommend
reading the descriptions carefully to determine
whatvarietybestsuitsyourneeds.Weareavailable
ifyouneedmoreinformation.Manyofouropen-
pollinatedvarietieshaveenduredthetestoftime,
someforseveralhundredyears.
We carry almost all open-pollinated seeds,
whichmeansyoucansaveyourownseedsandthey
willstaytruetotype.Weonlyoferfourselecthy-
bridvarieties:Granexonion,PremiumCropbroc-
coli, and Early Sunglow and Silver Queen sweet
corns. We think these varieties can be a valuable
supplement to the home or market gardener not
concernedwithsavingtheirownseed.
Webegancarryingseedsavingsuppliesinorder
tomakethemavailableinthesmallquantitiesre-
quired for small-scale seed savers. We particularly
recommendSuzanneAshworth'sbookSeed to Seed
fordetailedseedsavinginstructions.
Te Growing Guides and Library section of
ourwebsitehasspecifcinformationonhowtosave
seedfromavarietyofcommoncrops.1
SeedExchange&PreservationPrograms
We're proud to help sponsor the Charlottesville
areaBuy Fresh Buy Local Guide.TePiedmont
Environmental Council launched Virginias frst
BFBL chapter. Teir work has inspired us to be
moreactiveinsupportoflocalfoodandfarms.We
hopeyouwillbeinspiredaswell.Tewebsiteand
guides explain why and how to buy from local
growers, food artisans, farmers markets, institu-
tions,andrestaurants.Tolearnmore,visit:
www.BuyLocalVirginia.organdwww.pecva.org
Tis year we're donating 30% of your pur-
chase of our Rainbow Starter's Mix (pg. 79) and
Virginia Heritage Seed Sampler (pg. 79) to the
Piedmont Environmental Council.
SUStainable moUntain aGricUltUre center Dr.
BillBestofSustainableMountainsays,Teheir-
loommarketisafowerinthebudstage,justwait-
ing to blossom. Te Center provides training in
identifying,collectingandmaintainingfamilyand
communityheirloomseedsandplants.Italsocoor-
dinatestheactivitiesofgrowersofheirloomfruits
andvegetables.Itmaintainsmanyheirloombeans
andtomatoesandoferssomeforsale.Tecenter
facilitatesaKentuckyheirloomseedexchangethe
frstSaturdayinOctobereveryyear.Seewww.heir-
looms.org
one Seed at a time With fewer people saving
seeds, hundreds of heirloom varieties may be lost
forever.AccordingtotheUnitedNationsFoodand
Agriculture Organization, varieties are disappear-
ing at the rate of 12% per year. As part of our
mission,SouthernExposuresupportsOneSeedAt
ATime,whichisbuildingaseedbankhereinthe
Southeast.Tisorganizationsavessamplesofheir-
loomvarietiesandgrowsoutallvarietieseveryfve
yearstoensuretheirviabilitytodayandforgenera-
tionstocome.Togetinvolvedortomakeadona-
tion,gotowww.SavingOurSeed.org
United Plant SaVerSisanon-proftdedicatedto
replantingendangeredmedicinalplantspecies.Te
wildplantresourcesoftheNorthAmericanconti-
nent currently face serious depletion and possible
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6 www.SouthernExposure.com Artichokes, Beans
Snap Beans (Bush Plants)
blUe lake bUSH OG52days.Avigorousbush
producing round straight pods with a fne favor.
Prolifc.Resistanttobeanmosaic.1518in.plant
with 68 in. pods. An excellent freezer. #13104
Pkt (76 seeds) $2.15; #13104F ( lb) $4.50;
#13104G ( lb) $6.75
contender (Buf Valentine) OG 42 days.
[1949, SC/AES. Possibly derived from pre-1855
Early Valentine.] Te best early green bean for
gardeners who desire a combination of good fa-
vor,diseaseresistance,andhighyield.5in.long
pods. Fairly hardy under adverse conditions and
wellsuitedtogreenhouseuse.Resistanttocommon
beanmosaicvirus(race1)andtolerantofpowdery
mildew.#13103 Pkt (50 seeds) $2.15; #13103F
( lb) $4.50; #13103G ( lb) $6.75
fowlerCropfailure,backnextyear!
Pencil Pod black wax 6 52 days. [1900]
Stringless,curved,roundpods,56in.long.Ex-
cellent for fresh eating or canning. Black-seeded,
comesinearlyandproducesforalongtime.Notas
productive as modern wax beans, but dependable
in high heat. Widely adapted. #13301 Pkt (70
seeds) $2.05; #13301F ( lb) $4.25; #13301G
( lb) $6.25
royalty PUrPle Pod OG 52 days. [1957] Has a
natural blanching indicator. When prepared for
freezing, the purple pods blanch to green after 2
minutesofboiling.Easytopickpurplepodsare
easilyvisibleagainstthegreenfoliage.Plantshave
shortrunnersandneedeitherwiderowspacingor
afenceforclimbing.5in.podsareslightlycurved.
Verymeatyandfavorful,greatforvegetablesoup.
Buf-colored seeds germinate well in cool soil.
#13351 Pkt (79 seeds) $2.15; #13351F ( lb)
$4.50; #13351G ( lb) $6.75; #13351H (1 lb)
$9.25
tanyaS Pink Pod Cropfailure,backnextyear!
wHite Half-rUnner (Mississippi Skip Bean)
60days.ASouthernfavorite.Excellentfavorand
outstanding heat- and drought-tolerance. Heavy-
yielding plants are bushy at the base with 2436
in. runners and bear feshy 4 in. pods. Used tra-
ditionally as a shell bean for winter baking, or as
a stringless snap bean when harvested young for
fresh, frozen, or canned use. #13106 Pkt (105
seeds) $2.05; #13106F ( lb) $4.25; #13106G
( lb) $6.25
Jacob's Cattle
ArtichokesCynara scolymus
Culture:Inthemid-Atlanticregionitcanbedifculttoover-winter
artichokes.Weonlyoferannualartichokesthatareabletoproduce
in one season. Sow indoors 2 months before last frost, in. apart
and in. deep. Germinate at 7080F, then transplant to 24 in.
potsat6070Fdayand5060Fatnight;bytwomonthstransplant
outdoors,23ft.apartandprotectfromfrost.
BeansPhaseolus vulgaris
Culture:Beansgrowwellinanywell-drainedgardensoil,butdobestinsoilswithpHabove6.0.After
thelastfrost,plantseeds1in.deepand2in.apartinrows1218in.apart,thinningto4in.apart.Beans
maybeneftfromasourceofsolublenitrogen(ifyoursoilislowinnitrogen)duringthefrst3weeksuntil
nitrogen-fxing nodules develop, but do not apply nitrogen after this period. Dark- and Light-Seeded
Beans:Dark-seededbeansaremoreresistanttorottingincoolsoilthanlight-seededbeans.Beansneeda
minimumsoiltemperatureof65Ftogerminatewell,otherwiseseedsmayrot.Succession:Plantevery
3weeksforasteadysupply.Hotweather:indeepsummerheat,fowersmaynotsetpods;southernpeas
andasparagusbeansaremorereliableproducersatthesetimes.Harvest:Pickwhenpodsaresmall,before
seedsfllthepods.Keepwellpickedsothatplantscontinuetobear.Storage:Keepdrywetbeanswill
moldinstorage.Diseases:Rotateona3-yearcycleifdiseaseisaproblem.Don'tcultivateorharvestwhen
foliageiswetsinceanthracnose,bacterialblight,andrustdiseasesmaybespread.Avoidwateringplants
intheevening.Mulchplantstopreventrainfromsplashingdirtonbeans.Insect Pests:Userotenone,or
introducethePedioWasp(Pediobus foveolatus)togiveexcellentbiologicalcontrolofMexicanbeanbeetles.
Seed Savers:Isolatebeanvarietiesaminimumof25ft.forhomeuse.Forpureseedanisolationdistance
of100150ft.isrequired.Packet:1oz(28g)unless
otherwiseindicated(about50105seedsdepending
onvariety)sows1018ft.
ProVider OG 50 days. [Introduced by Dr.
Hofman of South Carolina in 1965.] A favorite
ofmanymarketgrowers,thiswidelyadaptedsnap
bean ofers heavy early yields. Virus resistant and
slow to wilt. 1618 in. plants with 58 in. green
beans. #13110 Pkt (82 seeds) $2.15; #13110F
( lb) $4.50; #13110G ( lb) $6.75
romano 14 54 days. Distinctive favor. Good
for canning, freezing, and fresh eating. Stringless
fat, thick pods, 3 6 in. Low, spreading plants.
Excellentresistancetorustmakesthisvarietyhigh
yielding for fall crops. #13105 Pkt (60 seeds)
$2.05; #13105F ( lb) $4.25; #13105G ( lb)
$6.25
taVorOG95days.AnImperialStar-typebred
to produce in one season. #09102 Pkt (1 g, 24
seeds) $3.50
Drying Beans (Bush Plants)
Harvest dried pods before rains so seeds won't mold in-
side pods. Continue drying pods for 24 weeks under
cover before shelling and storing.
black tUrtle OG100days.Greatsoupbean.
Small,blackbeans,45perpod.Seedshaveavery
delicate skin, and when cooked, make a creamy
soup. Good drought tolerance, some bean beetle
resistance.#13407 Pkt (175 seeds) $2.95
JacobS cattle 6OG86days.[Popularnorth-
ernheirloom,thoughitwaslikelydevelopedinVA
by Jacob Trout.] Beautiful and distinctive seeds.
Large, kidney-shaped beans are spotted with ma-
roonmarkingsonawhitecoat.Excellentforbak-
ing and soups. #13402 Pkt (45 seeds) $2.15;
#13402F ( lb) $4.50; #13402G ( lb) $6.75;
#13402H (1 lb) $9.25
kebarika 6OG75days[HeirloomfromKe-
nya.]Sturdyuprightplantsproduceloadsofdark
purple mottled beans. 6 in. pods, 5 large seeds/
pod. Te window for picking it as a snap bean is
small,butthisAfricanheirloomexcelsasadryshell
beanthattoleratesheatanddroughtwell.Widely
adapted.#13406 Pkt (50 seeds) $2.95
PintoCropfailure,backnextyear!
Small redCropfailure,backnextyear!
Tavor Artichoke
Kebarika
Blue Lake Bush Royalty Purple Pod
7 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Beans
black-Seeded kentUcky wonder 6 e 84
days.[CentralOhioheirloom.Originalseedfrom
TomKnoche'sAuntMarge,whokeptthisvariety
alive for 60 years.] Germinates well in cool soil.
Good favor and texture. 68 in. pods are string-
less, feshy, and fberless. #13511 Pkt (90 seeds)
$2.95
cHerokee cornfieldCropfailure,backnextyear.
GenUine cornfield Cropfailure,backnextyear.
Grandma nellieS yellow mUSHroom Cropfail-
ure,backnextyear.
kentUcky wonder (Old Homestead) 6
OG 65 days. [Pre-1864, frst known as Texas
Pole.]Popularsinceitsintroduction,thoughithas
undergone some change over the years. Resistant
tobeanrust.8in.pods,stringlessandtenderwhen
small.Usefresh,forcanningandfreezing,orasa
drybean. #13503 Pkt (75 seeds) $2.15; #13503F
( lb) $4.50; #13503G ( lb) $6.75; #13503H
(1 lb) $9.25
Purple-Podded Pole Beans
blUe coco6OG59days.[Pre-1775French
heirloom.] Te name refers to the bluish-purple
color of the pods and the chocolate (coco) color
of the seeds. Purple-tinged leaves. Fleshy, slightly
curvedfattenedpodsrangefrom6to7in.long,
andhaveanicemeatyfavor.Producesunderhot,
dry conditions. #13752 Pkt (74 seeds) $2.95
Limited supply order early. back!
deanS PUrPle 6 e 75 days. [Family heir-
loomfromTN.Suppliedtouscourtesyseedsavers
Mark Schonbeck, Valerie Lyle, and Dean Turley.
Dean received the beans as a gift from a student
whose family brought it to Frost Bottom, TN,
where they settled 150 years ago.] Plants form a
gorgeouspurpleandgreenscreenloadedwithvivid
56 in. purple beans. Save both light and dark
seeds to replant for more tender pods and a fner
taste. Good bean beetle resistance. #13602 Seed
Saver Packet (14 g, 46 seeds) $2.50
loUiSiana PUrPle Pod 6OG75days.Beauti-
ful Southern heirloom. Prolifc, drought-resistant
vines.Teentireplantispurple-green.7in.pods
are bright purple and turn green when cooked
(blanch indicator). Flavor very good, especially
whenminimallycookedandusedinacoldmari-
nade. Harvest when young and stringless. Light
to medium brown seeds. #13753 Pkt (98 seeds)
$2.95
mccaSlan 6 65 days. [Introduced 1912,
thoughitwasgrownwellbefore1900bytheMc-
CaslandfamilyinGA.]Southernfavoritewithde-
liciousfavor.Goodasastringlesssnapbean,and
asagreenordryshell(white-seeded)bean.Produc-
tive vines bear slightly fattened 7 in. dark-green
pods. Pods are fnely-grained, feshy, and brittle.
Droughttolerantvinesproduceallseasonifclosely
picked. #13505 Pkt (78 seeds) $2.05; #13505F
( lb) $4.35; #13505G ( lb) $6.50
Potomac 6 OG 67 days [Introduced 1990
bySESE.DatesfromtheVAsideofthePotomac
Riverbefore1860.AftertheCivilWaritwascar-
riedwestbytheBarleyfamilytoTehamaCounty,
CA,whereithasbeengrownforover125years.]
Avigorousclimberandheavyproducerof6in.
long, slightly curved, stringless snap beans of ex-
cellentquality.Blackseeds.SouthCarolinagrower
Rodger Winn calls this one of the best beans for
hotweather.#13507 Pkt (115 seeds) $2.95 Lim-
ited supply order early!
rattleSnake 73 days. A heavy producer in
the hot, humid areas of the coastal Mid-Atlantic
and South coastal areas where sandy soil prevails.
Steamed snaps are sweet, rich, and full favored.
Stringless when pods are small to medium size.
Vigorous vines bear 7 in. round purple-streaked
pods containing buf-colored seeds splashed with
brown. #13508 Pkt (77 seeds) $2.05; #13508F
( lb) $4.35; #13508G ( lb) $6.50
rUtH bible Cropfailure,backnextyear!
Selma ZeSta 6 OG 73 days [Heirloom from
the J. C. Metze family of Newberry, SC, ofered
by Parks Seed in the 1960s.] Rattlesnake type
lovelyolivegreenpodsspeckledwithpurple.Tasty
podsatanystage,evenwhenlargeandratherover-
grown. Te seeds remain fairly small inside the
podsforalongperiodoftime,anditisthemeat
ofthebeanthatthickens,givingyouarealmouth-
ful. Small beans are excellent and delicate eaten
raw, and older, thicker beans make a great meat
substituteinvegetarianmeals.#13515 Pkt $2.95
Snap Beans (Pole & Cornfeld)
Culture: Pole beans usually bear later than bush beans and generally give higher yields,
usuallybearingforsixormoreweeks.Polesorothermeansofsupportshouldbeatleast8
ft.high.Sowseeds1in.deep.Alongatrellis,sowseeds2in.apart,thinningto4in.apart.
Withabeanteepee,sow68seedsaroundthebaseofeachpole.Cornplantsmaybeused
asbeanpoles.Werecommendusingtall,sturdydentcornslikeTennesseeRedCob,Pungo
CreekButcher,andHickoryKing.Note:Onlycertainvarietiesofbeansareshadetolerant
andadaptedtogrowingincorn,thoughmostgrowwellalongtheoutsideofrows.Packet:
1oz(28g)unlessstated(about75115seedsdependingonvariety)sows1218poles.
tUrkey craw 6 OG [Heirloom from VA,
NC,andTN.Accordingtofolklore,ahuntershot
a turkey and removed a bean from its craw; the
beanwaslaterplantedandsaved,hencethename
TurkeyCraw.]Oftenusedasacornfeldbean.Ex-
cellentfreshfavor.Goodcanned.Similartoother
beans for freezing and drying quality (leather
britches on a shuck). Pods grow 34 in. long
andclingtothevines.Seedsarebuf,frostedwith
brownononeend.#13510 Pkt $2.95 (104 seeds)
Pencil Pod Black Wax (pg. 6) Provider (pg. 6) Rattlesnake
Deans Purple Pod
Selma Zesta
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Beans Continued
Greasy Beans (Pole Beans)
Greasy beans are a southern Appalachian specialty,
mostly found in SE Kentucky and western North
Carolina. Te pods have a shiny/hairless look to them,
hence greasy; the hairless pods keep fresh longer. Old-
timers love them for their great texture and favor,
and will tell you that any bean that doesnt have to be
stringed isnt worth eating!
cHerokee GreaSy 6 e 75 days. [Cherokee
heirloom via Sustainable Mountain Agriculture
Center.]4in.pods,710seeds/pod,bestasshelly
ordriedbeans.Tisprolifcwhite-seededgreasyis
still grown on the reservation at Cherokee, NC.
#13605 Seed Saver Packet (14 g, 50 seeds)
$2.95
Grady bailly GreaSy 6OG80days[PolkCoun-
ty,NCheirloom]Highlyproductivewhite-seeded
greasy bean. Very tender, with large seeds quite
similar to Lazy Wife Greasy. #13604 Pkt (135
seeds) $2.95
GreaSy Pod (White Greasy) Crop failure, back
nextyear.
laZy wife GreaSy 6 e 78 days. [1882, NC
heirloom]Large,prolifcgreasybeanthatsetsbeans
in easy-to-pick clusters. In 1907 LazyWife was
the third most popular bean in the US. Hairless
greasypodsarethick,veryfeshy,andstringless,
remaining tender until the beans are quite large.
A great shelly bean as well. #13603 Seed Saver
Packet (14 g, 46 seeds) $2.95
red-StriPed GreaSy 6 e[Appalachianheir-
loom. Also known as Striped Greasy Cut Short,
althoughtheseedisnotsquaredoflikeatruecut
short bean.] 5 in. green pods with faint striping,
mottledbrownseed,greatfreshordried. #13606
Pkt (115 seeds) $2.95
PUrPle Podded yard lonG bean e90days.
Beautifuldarkpurplepodsthatretaincolorwhen
stir-fried. Red-brown seeds. Reliable and prolifc,
takesheatwell,10ft.plants.#11103 Pkt (7 g, 44
seeds) $3.25
StickleSS wonder OG 54 days. A rare dwarf
type think of it as being like an edible-podded
Southern pea! Early harvests of 12 in. light green
pods (best harvested at 10 in. or less). Bushy 30
in.plantsdon'trequireanysticks(i.e.,trellises)for
support,thoughtheydon'tbearaslongastallvari-
eties.#11106 Pkt (5 g, 44 seeds) $2.75
Chinese Red Noodle
cHineSe red noodle OG 95 days. Beans up
to18in.long.SimilartoPurplePodded,butwith
superiorfavorandtexture.Podsarepurplewhen
fresh, turning reddish-purple when dry. Dark red
seeds.#11104 Pkt (4 g, 24 seeds) $3.00
Green Pod red Seed 6OG75days.[Pre-1860]
Light green pods, seeds maroon-brown with darker
brown streaks. Always a reliable, trouble-free variety
thatisexcellentforthehomegarden.#11102 Pkt (7
g, 48 seeds) $3.25
liana OG 72 days One of the earliest bearing
asparagus beans. Vines are 1012 ft. Like most
black-seededvarietiesitdoeswellintheNorthand
the South. Since it is day-neutral, in the South it
canbeplantedforearlymarketsales,lateforafall
harvest,oryear-roundinthegreenhouse.Medium
greenpodsupto23in.long,butarebestpickedat
18in.orsmaller(lessthanpencil-width).Amarket
favorite.#11105 Pkt (7 g, 39 seeds) $3.25
AsparagusBeansVigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Culture:Asparagusoryard-longbeansoriginatedinSouthernAsiaandarenowgrownextensivelyin
Asia,EuropeandmorerecentlytheU.S.Althoughtheyresemblepolesnapbeans,theyaremoreclosely
related to southern peas (cowpeas). Asparagus beans are called Dow Gauk in China and Sasage in
Japan.Asparagusbeansareeasilygrown,produceheavily,harvesteasily,thriveinhotweather,whensnap
beansmaynotproduce,areslightlymoreresistanttodroughtthansnapbeans,aremuchmoreresistant
tobeanbeetles,andaretolerantofawiderangeofsoils.Needswarmsoiltogerminatesowamonth
afterlastfrost.Growinthesamemanneraspolebeansoralongatrellis,sowseeds3in.deep,4in.apart,
thinningto8in.Oneplantingalongatalltrelliswillproducewellallseason.Harvest:Harvestwhenpods
reach1215in.,beforetheseedsfllthepods.Tematurebeansmaybethreshedorshelledfromthepods
andcookedinthesamefashionasregulardriedbeans.Teirfavorislikesouthernpeasbutwithadrier,
nuttyquality.Youngleavesandstemsarealsoedible.Flavor:Sweetandmildresemblingthecombined
favorofasparagus,mushrooms,andbeans.Serving suggestion:Braidortieintoknotsbeforecooking.
Seed Savers:Isolatefromcowpeasandothervarietiesofasparagusbeansby150ft.Packet:(47g)(2448
seeds,dependingonvariety)sows610ft.
Stickless Wonder
Liana
9 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic
Edamame, Fava,
Runner Beans
EdamameSoybeansGlycine max
Culture: Edamame is very easy to growas easy as growing any bush bean.
It'splantedthesamewayasbushbeans,andamaturesoybeanplant(edamame
plant)is25ft.tall.Afterthesoilhaswarmedto65F,sowseeds1in.deepand
2+in.apart,inrows1530in.apart.Don'trushplanting;ifthesoilisn'twarm
enough,seedswillnotgerminate.Dosuccessionplantingsforanextendedhar-
vest. Harvest: Manually pick the immature green pods when 8090% flled
out.Ifpodsareallowedtoturnyellowmuchofthequalityislost.Beansreach
theirmaximumsweetnessaboutamonthafterfowering.Qualityisbestwhen
thepodisplumpandbrightgreen,similartosnowpeasincolor.Preparation:
Mostoftenservedsteamedintheshellbutdonteattheshell.Seed Savers:
Isolatevarietiesaminimumof25ft.forhomeuse.
Scarlet rUnner 6 OG 68 days to snap stage,
115 days to dry shell stage. [Pre-1750. Grown
by early colonists who obtained seed from Native
Americans.] Te most popular green bean grown
in England. In the U.S. it's grown mostly for its
brilliantscarletfowers,whicharehighlyattractive
tohummingbirds.Grownwidelyinnortherngar-
densforuseasasnapbeanordriedbeanthathas
anut-likefavor.InVirginia,podsetoccursinthe
fall. Mature pods are 812 in. long with mottled
reddish-purplebeans.#11301 Pkt $3.65
Lanco
Moon Cake
Broad Windsor
Sweet Lorane
FavaBeansVicia faba
Culture: Favas have approximately the same cul-
turalrequirementsaspeas.Sowseeds46in.apart
in rows 1836 in. apart. Use as a frost-tolerant,
spring-plantedlimabeansubstitutefromVirginia
northward. Fava beans thrive in cool rainy areas
and are planted as early as March/April so that
plants are fowering when daytime temperatures
average less than 70F. From Virginia northward,
favas are planted in the spring, whereas in Gulf
Coast states and warm coastal areas they may be
plantedfromOctobertoDecemberforharvestin
March.Favashaveafavorthatissimilartoablend
oflimasandpeas,butaremorenutritiousthanli-
mas.Foruseasasnapbean,harvestthepodsat23
in. For use as a green shelled bean, harvest when
podsare47in.long.Prepareinthesamemanner
as peas or beans. Caution: A small percentage of
peopleofMediterraneandescentmayexperiencea
hereditaryreactiontofavabeans.Packet:12oz.
sows1218ft. Cannot ship to Canada.
broad windSor lonG Pod 6OG 85days.23
ft.tallplantsproduce1in.wide,68in.longpods
containing 56 large beans.We love to substitute
this bean for chickpeas in hummus. #11201 Pkt
(57 g, 40 seeds) $2.95; #11201F ( lb) $4.75;
#11201G ( lb) $7.25 Cannot ship to Canada.
Sweet lorane OG 95 days. [Bred by Steve Solo-
mon.]Glossyseedsinprettyearthtoneshadesare
half the size of Broad Windsor and cook faster.
Very cold hardy (to 10F), an excellent nitrogen
fxer, works well as a winter cover crop in mild
winterareas.#11203 Pkt (28 g, 50 seeds) $2.50;
#11203F ( lb) $5.25; #11203G ( lb) $8.75
Cannot ship to Canada.
RunnerBeansPhaseolus coccinus
PerennialbeansthatoriginatefromCentralAmerica.Teyaretolerantofheat,drought,andcoolnights.Un-
likeotherbeansthevineturnscounterclockwiseinsteadofclockwise.Abulbousrootisproducedwhichinmild
climatescanbedugupinthefallandreplantedinthespring.History:Manyrunnervarietiescanbetraced
backtotheHopiIndiansbeforethearrivaloftheSpanish,andmayhavebeenpreviouslycultivatedby
theAztecs.Culture:Seepolebeans.Hightemperaturesover90
o
Fmaypreventpodset;ifgrownforfood,
expectpodproductiononlyduringlatesummerorearlyfallintheMid-Atlanticandsouthward.Harvest:
Runnerbeansareeatenassnapbeanswhenpodsaresmall,andcanbeusedasgreenshellordriedshell
beans.Seed Savers:Runnerbeansreadilycross-pollinate.Forhomeuseisolatefromotherrunnerbeans
byaminimumof75150ft.Forpureseed,isolateby1tomile.Packet:1.5oz(42g,about42seeds)
sowsapproximately7poles.
lanco OG 120 days. [Grown in Pennsylva-
nia for many years, Lanco is thought to stand
for Lancaster County. May have come from Asia
intheearly1900s.]Largegreenseeds,mildnutty
sweet favor. Harvest beans when the tops of the
plantsstarttolosetheirdeepgreencolor,butbe-
fore the leaves start toturn yellow ontop.(Tere
willalwaysbeafewyellowleavesattheverybot-
tomoftheplants,that'snatural.)Don'twaituntil
thebeansflloutallthewaytotheendofthepods,
thisvarietywon'tdothat.Hardyplantsmaygrow
34ft.tallifseededearly.EarlygroupVmaturity.
#11503 Pkt (28 g, 80 seeds) $2.25; #11503F (
lb) $4.95; #11503G ( lb) $8.50; #11503H (1
lb) $12.75
moon cake
PVP
OG120days.[BredbyTomas
E. Devine, Beltsville/ARS & USDA] Unusually
tall stalks (56') help plants outgrow the weeds!
Large-seeded pods, bred for taste, favor, and nu-
trition. Soybean maturity group VI. #11601 Pkt
(28 g, 102 seeds) $2.50; #11601F ( lb) $4.95;
#11601G ( lb) $8.50;#11601H (1 lb) $12.75
owen
PVP
OG 120 days. A dark, elegant soy-
bean with a hearty favor. Compact, 2 ft. plants,
darkbrownseeds.MaturitygroupV.#11502 Pkt
(28 g, 140 seeds) $2.50; #11502F ( lb) $4.95;
#11502G ( lb) $8.50; #11502H (1 lb) $12.75
Scarlet Runner
10 www.SouthernExposure.com Lima Beans
Bush Limas
fordHook 242 72 days. [1945, USDABelts-
ville, IN. AAS winner.] Te standard lima for
middle and northern latitudes where it bears well
in warm years. Plants have dense foliage and are
heat-anddrought-resistant.Tick4in.podshave
35large,fatgreenish-whiteseedswithanut-like
favor. #14102 Pkt (45 seeds) $2.25; #14102F
( lb) $4.25; #14102G ( lb) $6.25
HenderSon bUSH 6OG 72days.[1885,origi-
nally found growing along a Virginia roadside.]
Bushy 2 ft. plants bear loads of pods, 34 small
creamywhiteseedsperpod.Earlymaturity.Wide-
lyadapted.Anoldfavorite,goodfresh,canned,or
frozen. #14104 Pkt (28 g, 65 seeds) $2.95Lim-
ited supply order early.
JackSon wonder bUtterbean 6OG 66days.
[1888. Originated by Georgia farmer Tomas
Jackson].Popularheirloomyieldswellunderhot,
dryconditions.35seedsperpod,seedsarebuf-
coloredwithpurple-blackmottling.Goodfreshor
dried. Also does well in northern areas. #14101
Pkt (28 g, 68 seeds) $2.15; #14101F ( lb)
$4.50; #14101G ( lb) $6.75
tHoroGreen (Cangreen Bush) e 65 days
[1941, AAS winner. Selected from Henderson
Bush.]Oldtimefavoritewithconcentratedpodset
for canning and freezing. Easy to grow, good fa-
vorandtexture.SimilartoHendersonBush,with
34mediumseeds/pod,butearlier,shorter(18in.)
plants, and light green seeds. #14105 Pkt (28 g,
71 seeds) $2.50
VioletS mUlti-colored bUtterbean 6OG
8090days[BanksCounty,GA,savedby4genera-
tionsofVioletBradyWestbrook'sfamily.]Arain-
bowofseedcolorscream,beige,red-brown,and
violet-purple,withspecklesandswirls.Smallseeds
havegreatfavor,goodfreshordried.35in.pods.
Gooddisease-anddrought-resistance.#14301 Pkt
(28 g, 77 seeds) $2.95
wHite cHriStmaS 6 OG 80 days. [Derived
from an accidental cross of Christmas and Sieva,
originally from Brian Heatherington in GA. In-
troduced 2000 by SESE.] Beautiful, large seeded
ivory-white beans look like they have been air-
brushed with purple. Easy to shell, and a reliable
producerinhot,humidareas.#14510 Pkt (28 g,
24 seeds) $3.75 Limited supply order early.
willow-leaf wHite Increasing our seed stock,
backnextyear!
worcHeSter indian red Pole 6OG85days.
[Reported to be of Native American origin, pre-
1868. Introduced 1990 by SESE.] Our hardiest
lima. Produces medium-sized limas on heat- and
drought-resistant plants. Seeds range from dull
red to dull maroon-red. Tis variety still exhibits
awildtrait:afewpodsspringopen(shatter)when
the pods are completely dry. 24 beans per pod.
#14507 Pkt (28 g, 50 seeds) $2.95; #14507F (
lb) $5.25; #14507G ( lb) $9.50
LimaBeansPhaseolus lunatus
Culture:Limasneedawarmersoilthansnapbeans,waittodirectsowuntilatleast2weeksafterlastfrost.
Plantseeds23in.apart,thinningto46in.Besurethesoiliswelldrained.Harvest:Limascanbeused
freshwhenbeansfllthepod,ortheycanbelefttodryinthepodtobeusedasdriedbeans.Seed Savers:
Isolatelimabeanvarietiesby125ft.Packet:Seedsizevariesconsiderably:2oz(57g)unlessstated(4085
seedsdependingonvariety),sows620ft.
Pole Limas
aUbrey deaneCropfailure,unavailablefor2013.
black kniGHt bUtterbean OG83days.[Fam-
ilyheirloomfromMyronBullock.]Smallmaroon-
blackseeds,goodfavor,34seeds/pod.Tall,vigor-
ous plants bear profusely. Best for dried beans, as
the thick 3 in. pods are hard to shell when fresh.
#14512 Pkt (28 g, 85 seeds) $2.95
cHriStmaS (Large Speckled Calico) 84 days.
Dependable, favorful, heat-resistant. Seeds are
aboutthesizeofaquarter,56in.longpods.Full-
favoredseedisanattractivecreamcolorwithirreg-
ularredstripes.Usefreshordry.#14502 Pkt (40
seeds) $2.50; #14502F ( lb) $4.50; #14502G
( lb) $6.75
HoPi yellow Cropfailure,unavailablefor2013.
illinoiS Giant Crop failure, unavailable for
2013.
kinG of tHe Garden 688days.[Introduced
1883 by Frank Platt after selecting bigger pods of
LargeWhitepolelima.]47pods,contain46large
creamy-white seeds with honey-like favor. Vines
grow to 9 ft. and bear heavily over an extended
season.Anoldfavoriteofexcellentquality.#14506
Pkt (45 seeds) $2.25; #14506F ( lb); $4.25
#14506G ( lb) $6.25
Fordhook 242
Black Knight
Worchester Indian Red Pole
Violets Multi-Colored Butterbean
Henderson Bush
11 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Beets
BeetsBeta vulgaris
History:Untilthe1800s,beetswerereferredtoasbloodturnipsbecauseoftheirredturnip-likeroots.
Teroundandfat-bottomedbeetsoftodayareanimprovedform.Culture:Beetsshouldbegrownina
lightloamofpH6.57.0.IfsoilpHisbelow6,sprinklelimestoneorwoodashesintherowasyouplant;
otherwise,yieldwillbeseriouslyimpaired.Anevensupplyofmoistureandabsenceofextendedperiods
ofhotweatherisnecessaryfordevelopmentoffne-qualityroots.Indry,hotweatherbeetscanbecome
toughandstringyandmustbeharvestedatanearlierstage.Sowseedsin.deepdirectlyinthegarden
fromMarchthroughearlyJuneandagaininearlySeptember.Latespringandearlyfallsowingsshouldbe
3in.deep.Sowingbeetsindeepsummerheatisdifcultyoungseedlingswiltanddisappear,andeven
thicksowingsmayhaveonlyspottysurvival.Tinto6plantsperfootforfreshbeets,3plantsperfootfor
beetsusedforwinterstorage,inrows12in.apart.Seed Savers:Plantsarebiennial.Isolatebymile.For
pureseedisolatebyaminimumof1mile.Crosseswithchard.Packet:Seedsizevariesconsiderably:5
g(unlessnoted,average385seeds)sows31ft.
bUllS blood 6 OG 35 days for baby leaves, 60
days for roots. [1840, Frenchvariety.] Famousforits
mild, dark leaves usually harvested young for salad
mix before the roots have even matured. Flattened
roundroots,buttheleavesaretherealattractiontheir
reddish-purplecolorcomesoutmoststronglyincool
weather.#31106 Pkt $2.35; #31106E (28 g) $5.50
cHioGGia (Dolce Di Chioggia) 6 OG 52
days. [Pre-1840, Italian variety.] Beautiful scarlet-
redgardenbeetwithinteriorringsofreddish-pink
and white. Green leaves. Notable for its earliness,
attractive color, relative absence of bleeding, and
vigor. Good storage variety. #31101 Pkt (3 g)
$2.35; #31101E (28 g) $5.50
croSby eGyPtian (Early Crosby Egyptian) 6
OG60days.[1880.TeparentstrainoftheEgyptian
beetwasintroducedfromGermanyin1865.]Tisva-
rietyhasbeenselectedandrefnedovertheyears.35
in.rootsareveryfattenedinshape,andgrowvirtually
on the surface of the soil. Roots have a dull red skin
and dark red interior.#31102 Pkt $2.35; #31102E
(28 g) $5.50
cylindra 6OG55days.[Danishheirloom]Rich
redbeetsaretendersweets.62in.carrot-shapedbeets
areeasiertopeelandslicethanregularbeets. #31107
Pkt $2.35
detroit dark red 6 OG60days.[1892.De-
velopedfromthepopularvarietyEarlyBloodTurnip.]
Widely adapted, very popular dark red beet. Dark
green foliage has some red coloration. Use fresh or
canned. Resistant to downy mildew. Excellent favor.
#31103 Pkt $1.99; #31103E (28 g) $5.50
early wonder tall toP 6 OG 50 days. [1911]
Used for early spring sowings, this versatile beet has
choicetalltopsforgreensandsmall-tomedium-size
dark red roots for salads, pickles, borscht, or sliced
forcooking.Plantspringorfall.#31104 Pkt $2.05;
#31104E (28 g) $5.50
lUtZ Green leaf 6 OG 76 days. One of the
sweeter varieties available. An excellent keeper, a beet
developed before the days of refrigerators. Retains its
sweetness and texture even when large. Spring-sown
beets are harvested in the fall. Fall leaves are tender
enoughtouseinsalads.#31105 Pkt $2.05; #31105E
(28 g) $5.50
Detroit Dark Red
Cylindra
Bull's Blood
Chioggia
12 www.SouthernExposure.com Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts
nUtri-bUd OG5570 days. [Developed by Alan
Kapuler.] Vigorous 24 in. plants produce 46 in.
headsoveralongperiodwithmoderatesideshoot
production.Teplantsarehighinfreeglutamines,
one of the building blocks of protein. Good for
springorfallplanting.#21108 Pkt $2.50
PremiUm croP Hybrid 62 days. [1975. AAS
winner.] Large, compact, 69 in. heads. A reli-
ableperformer,resistanttoheatandfusariumwilt.
Often planted as a spring crop, but best for fall.
Whenplantedforfallitoftenproducessideshoots.
#21901 Pkt (0.3 g) $2.30
Nutri-Bud
De Cicco
calabreSe (Italian Green Sprouting) 6 OG
58days.[BroughttoU.S.byItaliangardeners,in-
troducedtoseedtrade191418.]Producescentral
head (36 in. diameter) plus many side shoots.
#21101 Pkt $1.95
de cicco 6 OG 4978 days. [~1890.] Pro-
duces a 36 in. diameter central head and side
sprouts which extend the harvest period. Use the
young leaves like collard greens once the head is
a quarter developed. Plants are light green and
of medium height. May be planted in the early
spring, late summer, or early fall. #21102 Pkt
$1.95; #21102E (28 g) $5.50
BrusselsSproutsBrassica oleracea var. gemnifera
Culture:CultureofBrusselssproutsissimilartocabbage.(SeeCabbagesection.)Sowseedin.deep
infatsorpotsinearlyJune.Tentransplanttothegardenassoonasseveralsetsofleaveshavedeveloped.
Northerngardenerscansowseedsindoorsinmid-MayfortransplantinginmidJune.Harvest:Assoonas
thelowersproutsareharvested,breakoftheleafbeloweachsprout.Uppersproutswillcontinuetoform.
Toproduceauniformharvestandtohastenmaturity,toptheplantswhenthelowersproutsare3in.in
diameter.Foranon-uniformextendedharvest,removetheleafatthebase
ofeachsproutassoonitreaches3in.indiameter.Brusselssproutsare
cold-hardyto0Fandtheirfavorisenhancedbyfrost.Donottopplants
tobeoverwintered.Storage:Maybestoredaboutamonthintheroot
cellariftheplantsarepulledoutbytherootsandmostoftheleaves
removed. Note: Days to maturity are from transplanting. Seed
Savers:SeeBroccolisection.Packet:2g(about625seeds)
sows50ft.directseededor290ft.astransplants.
catSkill (Long Island Improved) 90 days.
[1941] Still the best garden variety for sustained
production. Compact plants, about 20 in. tall.
Produceslargesprouts11in.diameter,close-
ly packed on the stem. Widely adapted variety.
#20101 Pkt $2.05
meZZo nano OG [Italy.]110days.Upright36
in.plantswithmanysmalltendersprouts.#20102
Pkt $2.25back!
BroccoliSprouting:Brassica oleracea var.italica;
Heading: B. oleracea var. botrytis
Culture:Cultureofbroccoliissimilartocabbage,butbroccoliismoresensitivetohotweather.(SeeCab-
bagesectionfordetailedculturalnotes.)Startseedsindoors45weeksbeforetransplantingout.Trans-
plantsshouldhaveatleast4leaves.Transplantstarting1monthbeforelastspringfrost.(Ifseedlingsexpe-
rience20Forlowertheymaybuttonupandonlymaketinyheads,becausetheplantswillthinkthat
they'vegonethroughawinterandthatit'stimetofower.)Broccolidoesbestincoolerweatheravoid
maturingheadsindeepsummerheat.Forfallcropsstartseed1012weeksbeforethefrsthardfreezedate,
andtransplanttogardenafterseedlingsarewelldeveloped.Broccolirequiresasteadysupplyofmoisturein
awell-drainedfertilesoil.Anytemporaryarrestofgrowthwilladverselyafectproductionandtaste.Keep
adeeplayerofmulchonthesoilduringhotweather.Side-sproutingvarietieshavesmallercentralheads
withmanysidesprouts,afeaturethatisusefulforextendedharvest.Plantinraisedbedsorrows1216
in.apart.Maturity Dates:Daystomaturityarefromtransplanting.Add25daysiffromseed.Seed Sav-
ers:BroccoliwillcrosswithBrusselssprouts,cabbage,caulifower,kale,andkohlrabi.Isolateby1mile
forhomeuse.Forpureseedofsmallplantingsisolatebytomile.Packet:Open-pollinatedvarieties,
2g(about625seeds)sows50ft.directseededor350ft.astransplants.Hybrids,0.3g(about58seeds).
tHomPSon OG7092days.[FromOPbroccoli
breederTim Peters.] Medium to large dark green
heads, vigorous with fne favor. Extended har-
vest period thanks to variable maturity. Generally
plantedinmid-summerforfallharvest,butwe've
hadsuccessplantingitinearlyspring.#21109 Pkt
$2.35
UmPqUa OG 95 days. [Tim Peters, 1990] Great
fallvariety.Darkgreenheadsaverage56in.with
goodsideshootproduction. #21110 Pkt $2.35
waltHam 29 OG 74 days. [1954] Widely
adapted, drought-tolerant variety for fall crops.
48in.diameterheadholdsforalongtime.Also
produces sideshoots for 68 weeks after harvest
of the main head. Low, compact plant has a dis-
tinctive slate-green color. Good freezing variety.
#21105 Pkt $2.25
Broccoli Raab, see next page.
13 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Broccoli Raab, Cabbage
Late & Winter Cabbage
early flat dUtcH 685days.[Pre-1875,pos-
siblypre-1855.]Doeswellinsouthernandcoastal
areas thanks to its heat resistance. Excellent sau-
erkrautt variety and the best variety for storage.
Large, fat heads, 610 lbs, average 11 in. with
mediumcoreandfewoutsideleaves.#22101 Pkt
$1.99
PremiUm late flat dUtcH 6 100 days. [Intro-
ducedbyGermanimmigrants~1840.]Intheearly
1900s,Virginiagardenersusedtosowseedsofthis
varietyanduseitasasourceofcutgreenswhilethe
headswereforming.Large,fatheadsweigh1015
lbsandmeasure714in.Low-growingheadshave
ashortcoreandexcellentwrapperleaves.Maygrow
poorly in hot weather, but revives quickly in cool,
wetweather.Verygoodkeeper.#22103 Pkt $1.99
Red Cabbage
red acre OG76days.Round,57in.reddish-
purpleheadsweighabout3lbs.Addsafestivecolor
tocoleslaw.Anexcellentstoragevarietywithresis-
tance to cabbage yellows. Heads may sunburn in
hotweather,sobestforearlyspringandfallcrops.
#22104 Pkt $2.25; #22104E (28 g) $5.50
CabbageBrassica oleracea var. capitata
Culture:Allmembersofthecabbagefamilygrowbestonarich,moist,well-drainedloamofhighfertil-
ity.Earlyvarietiesrequireahighersoilfertilitythanmid-orlate-seasonvarieties.Sincemembersofthe
cabbage family are shallow-rooted, irrigation may be necessary to provide adequate moisture. Cabbage
needsasteadysupplyofwaterandfullsunthroughoutthegrowingseason.Headsmaysplitifaheavyrain
followsalongdryspellwithoutirrigation.Athicklayeroforganicmulchconservesmoistureandreduces
thetendencytoboltinhotweather,asroottemperatureismoreimportantthanairtemperature.Early
Crops:Useearlyvarietiesthatwillmaturebeforeheavysummerheatsettlesin,andstartseed46weeks
beforetransplantingtothegarden.Sowseedin.deep.Seedlingsneedasoiltemperatureof75F,and
strong,directlight.Soiltemperaturecanbereducedto60Foncetheseedshavegerminated.Maintain
goodaircirculationaroundplantsduringallgrowthstages.Hardenplantsbeforetransplantingstartinga
monthbeforelastfrost.Whenplantshavebecomeproperlyhardenedtheycanstandatemperatureaslow
as20Fwithoutbuttoningup.Spacesmallheadvarieties1012in.apart,largeheadvarieties1618in.
apart.Late Crops:Forfallcrops,eithertransplanttodesiredspacingwhenplantshave3trueleavesor
directsow612seeds/ftatadepthofin.andthinasneeded.Maintainadequatesoilmoistureduring
germination.Note:Tetendencytoboltisdecreasedbyapplyingathicklayerofmulch,andbytwisting
theheadslightlytochecktheplant'sgrowthwhentheheadisfullygrown.Harvest:Afterharvest,select
thestrongestsidesproutandallowittodevelopintoasecond,smallerhead.Solar Greenhouse Notes:
Useearlyandmidseasonvarieties.Avoidvarietieswithsavoyedleaves.Diseases:Wherefusariumyellows
maybeaproblemintheMid-Atlanticregion,useresistantvarieties.Anumberofotherdiseasesmayafect
cabbage.Toreducediseaseproblems,maintaingoodaircirculation,practicegoodsanitation,andfollowa
3-yearcroprotation.Insect Pests:ControlcabbagewormsandlooperswithbT,feabeetleswithspinosad,
cutwormswithpapercylindersaroundseedlings,andaphidswithinsecticidalsoap.Introducingladybugs
helpscontrolaphidsingreenhouses,buttheymayfyawayhomewhenintroducedintogardens.Note:
Daystomaturityarefromtransplanting.Seed Savers:SeeBroccolisection.Packet:2g(about625seeds)
sows70ft.directseededor350ft.astransplants.
Savoy Cabbage
SaVoy Perfection 89 days. Flattened, round
68 lb heads are white inside, wrapped on the
outsidewithwell-savoyed,blue-greenleaves.Good
heat tolerance, makes especially beautiful heads
in the fall. #22107 Pkt $2.05; #22107E (28 g)
$5.50
Red Acre
Savoy Perfection
Early Jersey Wakefeld Early Flat Dutch
Premium Late Flat Dutch
Early Cabbage
early JerSey wakefield 6 64 days. [1840]
Dark-green, sweet, conical heads average 5 in. in
diameterandweigh23lbs.Hasasmallcoreand
goodwrapperleaves.Goodresistancetofrostand
cabbageyellows.Forhome,storage,orfresh-mar-
ket.#22102 Pkt $2.05; #21102E (28 g) $5.50
Golden acre 6 OG62 days. Small, 57 in.
heads can be spaced closer than larger, later vari-
eties. 34 lb green heads dont store for long, but
its one of the fastest to mature. Resistant to cab-
bageyellows.#22106 Pkt $2.25; #22106E (28 g)
$5.50
Broccoli Raab Brassica rapa
Culture:Aspicierrelativeofbroccoli,usedinItal-
ian cooking, quicker to mature. Best planted in
springandforfall.Spacecloserthanregularbroc-
coli,46in.apart.Harvesting:Formultiplehar-
vests,justasthefowerbudsarestartingtoopen,
useknifeorhandprunerstoharvestthebudsand
several leaves below it. Seed Savers: Will cross
withChinesecabbage,turnips,andsomerapeseed
(canola).Packet:2g(about625seeds)unlessoth-
erwisenoted.
ice-bred raPini OG A broccoli raab thats
fall planted for early spring harvests of sweet and
tenderfowersandleaves.Plantswillgrowbestin
coolfalltemperaturesof2640F,thenslowdown
forwinter(plantsarehardyto6F),beforeputting
on fresh growth and fower buds in early spring.
Spaceplantsatleast812in.apartforbestgrowth.
#21502 Pkt (1 g) $2.50
Sorrento broccoli raabOG45days.Oneofthe
earliestbroccoliraabtomature.Itsuniform34in.
forets,leaves,andstemscanbeharvestedwellinto
winter.#21501 Pkt $2.50
Spring Caulifower
early Snowball 50days.Highlyrecommend-
ed for the Mid-Atlantic. Te best in our trials of
spring-planted caulifower. Good coverage of the
curd by wrapper leaves. Head denser than other
earlysnowballvarieties.Compactplants.Canalso
beusedforfallcrops.#23101 Pkt $1.99
CaulifowerBrassica oleracea var. botrytis
Culture:Cultureofcaulifowerissimilartobroccoliandcabbage.(SeeCabbagesection.)Blanching the
Curd:Whenthewhiteheadorcurdbeginstoform,tiethetopleavestogetheroverittoprotectthecurd
fromsunlightthatcausesthecurdtoyellow.Harvest:Harvestwhilethecurdisinthetightbudstage.
Don'tharvestforstoragewhenheadsarewetthecurdswillmoldinstorage.Maturity Dates:Daysto
maturityarefromtransplantdate.Add25daysifdirectseeded.Seed Savers:SeeBroccolisection.Packet:
2g(about600seeds)sows72ft.direct-seededor360ft.astransplants.
14 www.SouthernExposure.com Carrots, Caulifower
cHantenay red core 6 OG 65 days. [In-
troduced from France in the late 1800s.] Blocky,
broad-shouldered variety with blunt tip, 5 in.
longand2in.attheshoulder.Deep-orangein-
terior.Adaptabletoclayandawiderangeofsoils.
#35101 Pkt $2.05; #35101E (28 g) $5.50
coSmic PUrPle OG70days.[Yellowandpur-
plecarrotswerefrstrecordedinAsiaMinorinthe
10thc.Forthefrstfewhundredyearsofmanaged
cultivation, carrots were predominantly purple.]
Purple-skinned 7 in. carrots, orange and yellow
fesh.Spicierthanregularcarrots;greatforadding
colortosaladsandstirfries. #35113 Pkt $3.25
oxHeart 6 90days.[1884]Tick,sweetcar-
rot5-6longand3-4wide,rootsuptoapound!
Give this one extra growing space. Good storage
variety.#35107 Pkt $2.75 back!
Scarlet nanteS (Coreless, Nantes Half Long)
OG70days.[1870]Agardenfavoriteappreci-
atedforitsfnetexture,mildfavor,andverysmall
core.Cylindricalroots6in.long,11in.atthe
shoulder.Canbegrownforwinterstorage,butbest
favor is from spring-grown carrots. #35106 Pkt
$2.25; #35106E (28 g) $5.50
Fall Caulifower
Fall varieties are larger than spring varieties. How-
ever, fall varieties are daylength-sensitive, and should
not be planted for spring harvest.
Snowball Self-blancHinG OG 68 days. [De-
veloped by Dr. Homna at MSU.] Self-wrapping
leavesprotectthewhitecurdsfromheatandsun-
lightduringlatesummerorearlyfall.Notyingof
theleavesisnecessaryunlessheadsgrowlargerthan
6in.indiameter.Duringhotweathergrowthslows
untilcoolerweather,thuspreventingformationof
undersizedheads.#23102 Pkt $2.25
Snowball y OG80days.[1947]Large,smooth,
whiteheadsareuniform,solid,andsmooth.Wide-
lyadapted,wellsuitedforfallcrops.#23103 Pkt
$2.25
CarrotsDaucus carota
Culture:Forbestresults,carrotsneedaloosesandyloam,freeofrocks.Claysoilsrequirelooseningand
lighteningtoadepthof9in.withorganicmattersuchasleafmoldorpeatmosstoprovidegooddrainage,
loosestructure,andadequatemoisture-holdingcapacity.Donotaddfreshmanurebeforeplantingtoo
muchnitrogenfavorstopgrowthandcausesrootstobecomeroughandhighlybranched.Maintainhigh
levelsofphosphorusandpotassium.Plantseedin.deep,3seeds/in.,andthinto12in.apartinrows
12in.apart.Coverseedswithafnelightsoil,andkeepsoilmoist.Forplantinginblocks,mixseedwith
drysandorfnesoil,andaddsomeradishseedstopreventsoilcrustingandbroadcastseedsoveraprepared
bed.Seedstake5daystogerminatelongerincoolweather.Afterfoliageisseveralincheshigh,addmulch
toconservemoisture.Extremefuctuationsofsoilmoisturebetweendryandwetconditionsmaycause
crackingoftheroots.Carrotsmaturingincoolweatherhavethesweetestroots.Diseases:Followa2-to
3-yearrotationtohelppreventdisease.Pests:Avoidplantinginpreviouslysoddedgroundandsprinkle
woodashalongtherowtopreventwirewormdamage.Carrotrustfiescanbecontrolledbyskippingthe
springplantingforayeartobreakthelifecyclebystarvingthespringgenerationofrustfy.Interplanting
carrotswithonionsinaratioof1:2reducescarrotfydamageby70%.Sowseed23timesasthickinlate
summerplantingstohelpcarrotssurvivegrasshopppers.Harvest:Bestqualityrootsarenolargerthan1
in.indiameter.Storage:Cutofthetops,leavingin.Storeintherefrigeratororoverwintertheroots
inthegardenbycoveringwithathick,loosemulchsuchasstraw.Seed Savers:Isolatefromothercarrot
varietiesandQueenAnne'slacebyadistanceof330ft.forhomeuse.Forpureseed,isolateby1to
mile.Packet:3g(about15001950seeds,dependingonvariety)sows84110ft.
danVerS 126 OG 75 days. [1947] Widely
adapted, productive, and heat-tolerant. Dark-or-
angeroots67in.long,2in.attheshoulder,taper-
ingtoabluntpoint.Especiallysuitedtogrowingin
claysoil,andthestrongtopsaidharvesting.Good
storagevariety.#35103 Pkt $2.05; #35103E (28
g) $5.50
imPerator (Tendersweet) 74days.[AASwinner.]
Sweet, crisp, and tender. 79 in. orange-red roots
are coreless, have semi-blunt ends and narrow
shoulders. Requires loose, deep soil to achieve its
fullpotential. #35108 Pkt $1.99
Cosmic Purple
Chantenay Red Core
Scarlet Nantes
Danvers 126
Celery & Celeriac,
Sweet Corn
Large Smooth Prague
Celery&Celeriac
Culture: Celeryandceleriacaremoisture-loving,cool-seasoncropsthathave
similar cultural requirements. Tey do well in muck soils and well-drained
soils high in organic matter. Both crops do best in areas free of temperature
extremes.Virginiatemperaturesaresometimestoohottogrowceleryandcele-
riacwell.Rootsofceleryrarelyextendmorethan8in.inanydirectionandso
mustbekeptwellwateredandfertilizedduringthegrowingseason.Useathick
mulchtoretainmoisture.Duringthesummer,partialshadeatmid-daymay
be helpful. In the fall, dig up and transplant mature plants to a greenhouse;
protectedplantscankeepproducingstalksallwinterthataremilderthansum-
mer harvests. Sowing Instructions: Sow seed no more than 1 in. deep in
sterileseedstartingmix.Keeptemperaturebetween7075F.Transplantwhen
plantsare23in.tall.Germinationisslow,typically1421daysat6575F.
Planting Times: In Virginia, sow seed in late January or early February for
transplantingintoacoldframeinMarch.Tentransplanttothegardenfrom
May1sttoJune1st.Premature Bolting:Ifplantsareexposedtonighttemperaturesbelow55Fformore
than810daystheplantswillgotoseed.Spacing: Space8in.apartinrows2ft.apart.Packet:Celery,
0.5g(about1230seeds);Celeriac,0.25g(about660seeds).
larGe SmootH PraGUe
celeriac 6 110 days
from transplant. [Pre-
1870] Also called
turnip-rooted celery,
celeriac is grown for
its globe-shaped roots.
Flavor is starchier and
sweeter than celery with
overtones of parsley fa-
vor. Harvest roots when
24 in. in diameter and
use in vegetable soups
and stews, boiled and
served in cheese dishes
ormashedwithpotatoes,
fried in butter until al-
most brown, or grated
or peeled into salads.To
make peeling easier, cut into quarters. Culture is
the same as for celery though the leaves are not
eaten.Rootsmaybestoredforwinter.#36501 Pkt
(0.25 g) $2.35
Golden Self-blancHinG celery 6 85 days from
transplant. [1886] Compact celery with thick,
tender, stringless stalks blanching to yellow. Tick
heartsofgoodquality.#36101 Pkt (0.5 g) $2.15
tall UtaH celeryOG110daysfromtransplant.
[1953]30in.plantsaremediumdarkgreen,with
12 in. crisp, tender and tasty stalks. #36102 Pkt
(0.5 g) $2.50
Open-Pollinated Sweet Corn
aSHwortHOG (yellow)69days.Anearlyma-
turing,widelyadaptedsweetcornwithgoodfavor
and dependability. Stalks average 5 ft. with 12
ears (67 in. long) containing 12 rows of yellow
kernelsperear.#41101 Pkt $3.25back!
aUnt maryS 6 e (white) 69 days. [Ohio heir-
loom,originallyaNativeAmericanvarietydating
tothe1800s.Laterselectedforcanningandcom-
mercial seed sales. Our stock is from the original
1800sstrain.]AuntMaryshasattractedaloyalfol-
lowing among gardeners and seed savers. 68 ft.
sturdystalks,12earsperstalk,68in.ears,most
with 1214 rows of white kernels. Great favor.
#41102 Pkt $3.25back!
cHireS baby Sweet corne (75days)Tefancy
cornseeninAsianrestaurants!35stalksperplant,
812earsperstalk.23in.longears.Harvestsoon
aftersilksemerge(within5days)tostimulatemore
earsforming.Planting:samespacingasothercorn.
Easytogrow,ascornearwormsdon'thavetimeto
do damage and corn smut is rarely a problem. If
driedontheplants,earscanbeusedforpopcorn.
#41701 Pkt (4 g, 100 seeds) $2.45
SweetCornZea mays
Culture:Sweetcornseedrequiresasoiltemperatureof65Ftogerminatewell,otherwiseseedmayroteas-
ilyduetoitshighsugarcontent.Don'trushyourfrstplanting,waituntilafterthefrstaveragefrost-free
date.Anoldsayingistoplantcornwhenoakleavesarethesizeofsquirrelears.Successionplantingscan
thenbemade23weeksapart.Sowseed1in.deepinrows36in.apartandthinto612in.apartwithin
rows.Later,tallervarietiesneedwiderspacingthanearly,shortervarieties.Forgoodpollinationandwell-
flledears,plantinblocksatleast5rowswide.Harvest:Aftersilkhasdriedandturnedbrown,puncture
theskinofakernelwithyourthumbnail.Ifasweet,milkyjuiceisreleased(milkstage)thecornisready
forharvest.Preparecornforeatingquicklyafterharvest.Atroomtemperature,harvestedearslose50%
oftheirsugarin24hours.Pests:Cornearwormcanbesufocatedbyinsertingamedicinedropperhalf
flledwithmineraloilintothesilkafterithaswiltedandbrownedatthetip(45daysaftersilkappears).
Cornborerscanbepreventedbycompostingcornrefuseandstubbleassoonaspossible.Disease: Corn
smutformslargepufy,gray,irregularmassesoffungusduringdryhotweather.Cornsmutisadelicacyin
Mexico,butifyouwantcornratherthancornsmut,removeanddestroythefungus;otherwisetheblack
sporeswillre-infestyourcornforseveralyears.Seed Savers:Corniswindpollinated.Separatevarietiesby
600ft.forhomeuse,orto1mileforabsolutepurity.Saveatleast500seedsfromatleast10%ofthe
plantstomaintainvigorandgeneticdiversityofthevariety.Packet:1oz(28g)(about115210seeds,
dependingonvariety)sows3045ft.
black mexican (Mexican Sweet, Black Iroquois)
6OG(whiteatediblestage)76days.[1864.De-
spiteitsname,itappearstohaveoriginatedinup-
per NY, and was probably derived from Iroquois
BlackPuckers.Tenamemayhavebeengivenby
a seed company trying to give novelty to its seed
oferings, a practice not uncommon in the late
1800s.]Tekernels,whiteatmilkstage,changeto
bluish-blackinthelatemilkstage.Exceptionalfa-
vor.5ft.plants.71in.ears,typicallywith
8rowsofkernels.Harvestseveraldaysbeforeker-
nelsshowcolortoseveraldaysafterwards.Tough
adaptedtoNewEngland,itdoeswellasasecond
earlyvarietyintheSouth.#41103 Pkt $2.95
bUHl Cropfailure,backnextyear!
Celery: Apium graveolens var. dulce
Celeriac: A. graveolens var. rapaceum
Tall Utah
Ashworth
16 www.SouthernExposure.com Sweet Corn
coUntry Gentleman (Shoepeg)6OG(white)
93 days. [1891] Te dense, round kernels are ir-
regularlyarrangedinsteadofinrows,givingthese
earsastrikingappearance.Tesweet8in.earsre-
maininthemilkstagelongerthanmanyvarieties.
2earsperstalk.Afavoriteforfreezingandcreamed
corn.WellknownthroughouttheHudsonValley,
well adapted to the northern Mid-Atlantic. More
resistanttocornsmutthanearlier,smallervarieties.
#41104 Pkt $3.50 back!
Golden bantam 8 row 6 (yellow) 78 days. [In-
troduced1902byBurpee.OriginatedinMA.]56
ft. stalks can be planted more closely than other
varieties. Ears 6 in. long with 8 rows of golden-
yellowkernels.Temilkstageisshort,andtheears
mustbepickedwithoutdelay.#41105 Pkt $2.75
lUtHer HillUnavailablefor2013.
Painted HillOG (rainbow)75-80days.[Alan
Kapuler,fromastabilizedcrossofPaintedMoun-
tain four corn and Luther Hill sweet corn.] Tis
beautiful, widely adapted super hardy sweet corn
ismostlywhiteinitsfreshstage,withsomeother
colors,beforedryingtoitsfullrangeofcolors.Not
very sweet, and the milk stage is short: real old-
timeycorntasteisthepolitewayofsayingthatits
verymildcomparedtomodernsweetcorn.Taller
(6-7 ft.) and with muchbettercold soiltolerance
than Luther Hill. 2+ ears per stalk, 78 in. ears
withtighthusks.#41112 Pkt $3.50new!
StowellS eVerGreen 6OG (white)98days.
[1848 One of the oldest white sweet corns, trac-
ing back to Native American stock. Developed
byNathanStowellofNJ.]Earsarelarge,89in.,
withdeep,widekernelsin1618rows.Remainsin
themilkstagealongtime,hencethenameever-
green.DependablevarietyintheMid-Atlantic.8
ft.stalks.#41107 Pkt $3.50
Hybrid Sweet Corn
Which is better: open-pollinated or hybrid
sweet corn?
Te answer depends on what is important to you.
Old-fashioned, open-pollinated corn is not as uniform
in size and maturity as hybrid corn. For the home
gardener, this means the convenience of an extended
harvest from one planting. Hybrid corn tends to ma-
ture all at once, an advantage to some farmers. Te
new supersweet and extrasweet hybrid corns are sugary
sweet and hold their sweetness in storage, but they may
have weak seedling vigor, are more susceptible to ear
damage by insects, and the seeds rot readily in cool soil.
Standard, open-pollinated sweet corn is still preferred
by many gardeners because of its old fashioned corn
favor. When pigs, chickens, horses, and cows are given
a choice between open-pollinated and hybrid corn the
animals invariably prefer the old open-pollinated va-
rieties, possibly because of the higher protein content.
For good pollination and ear development, open-pol-
linated corn should be planted in blocks at least 56
rows wide, whereas hybrid corn should be planted in
blocks at least 4 rows wide. Note: If open-pollinated
corn is new to you we suggest planting less than lb.
until you are familiar with its characteristics.
early SUnGlow normal SUGary Hybrid
(yellow)64days.Tebestextra-earlyhybridcorn.
Widely adapted variety noted for exceptional re-
sistancetocoldandfrost.Onecustomerreported
that Early Sunglow survived 28F when coated
withicefromasprinklerleftonduringthenight.
4ft.stalksbear7in.earswith12rowsofyellow
kernels. Planting early helps avoid earworm dam-
age.#41902 Pkt $2.50
SilVer qUeen normal SUGary Hybrid
(white)90days.Oneofthemostpopularandde-
pendable hybrid sweet corns developed. Ears are
8in.long,flledwith1416rowsofsweetwhite
kernels. Stalks average 7 ft.Tolerant of the ma-
jorityofleafblightsandofStewart'swilt.Hassome
droughttoleranceandbetterinsect-resistancethan
otherhybrids.Seedsgerminatepoorlyincoldsoil,
so don't rush the season! Early plantings can be
startedbysettingouttransplantsorbypre-sprout-
ingseeds.Wideadaptabilityandwellsuitedforthe
Mid-Atlantic. #41901 Pkt $2.75; #41901F (
lb)$5.75
Texas Honey June
Country Gentleman
texaS Honey JUne 6 OG (white) 97 days.
True corn favor with a sweetness reminiscent of
honey.Widelyadaptedheirloomthatcanbegrown
in northern as well as southern areas. Extremely
tighthuskshelpexcludeearwormsandsapbeetles.
8ft.stalksbear23earsperstalk.Earsaverage6
in.with1016rowsofwhitekernels. #41108 Pkt
$2.95
daymon morGanS kentUcky bUtcHer 6e
(rainbow)110days.[Late1800sAppalachianfam-
ily heirloom] Beautiful, multicolored, huge ears
(up to 14 in. long!) on sturdy 1218 ft. stalks.
GrownbygenerationsofDaymonMorgan'sfam-
ilyinLeslieCo.,easternKY;selectedsince2001by
SusanaLeinofSalamanderSpringsFarminBerea,
KY. Some all-red and all-blue ears along with an
arrayofpurple,white,andpaintedorangekernels.
BloodyButcherparentagecrossedoverthedecades
toproduceanimmenselyproductive,droughttol-
erant,hardydentcorngoodforsweetroastingears
and gorgeous, delicious cornmeal. #41317 Pkt
(105 seeds) $2.95; #41317G ( lb) $8.50
floriani red flint6 OG(red)100days.[Fam-
ilyheirloomfromtheValsuganavalleyofItalynear
Trento, via William Rubel. Originally brought
to Italy from America, it evolved over hundreds
of years to become the staple polenta corn of the
valley.]Beautifulmedium-todeep-redkernelsare
slightly pointed. Cornmeal has a pink cast, and
makes a polenta with a remarkably rich, complex
favor. Plants grow 710 ft. tall slightly smaller
and faster maturing than other varieties we of-
fer. Some tendency to lodge. #41318 Pkt $2.95;
#41318G ( lb) $8.50; #41318H (1 lb) $12.75;
#41318K (4 lbs) $44.00
Blue Clarage Bloody Butcher
Cherokee White Flour
Dent,Flint&FlourCornZea mays
Culture:Plantthesegrain(feld)typecornswhenthesoilisatleast55F,orwhenthedogwoodleaves
arethesizeofsquirrel'sears.Spaceplants1224in.apart,leavingmoreroomfortallervarieties,in36
in.rows.Harvestforroastingwhenearshavejustreachedfullsize,orfordrycornwhenthehuskshave
fullyyellowed.Inotherrespects,growlikesweetcorn.Twomaturitydatesmaybegiven:thefrstisfor
useasroastingears,thesecondisfordryingandgrinding.Dent, Flint, and Flour Types: Tethreebroad
categories of grain corn difer in climactic adaptation, kernel structure, kernel shape, and best culinary
use.Flintcornstendtodowellincold,wetclimates;theyarecommonlygrownintheNortheast.Teir
pointy kernels are primarily hard-type endosperm and they are especially good when boiled, as in po-
lenta,gritsandjohnnycakes.FlourcornsaremostcommonintheSouthwest,buthavetraditionallybeen
growninmanyareas.Teroundedkernelsoffourcornsareprimarilysoft-typeendosperm.Teycanbe
groundintofourfneenoughtouselikewheatfourforbaking.Dentcornsresultfromcrossesbetween
fourandfintcorns.MostheirloomcornsfromtheSoutheastandMidwestaredentcorns,asaremost
modernhybridfeldcorns,althoughthesehybridshavemuchlessfavor.Adentcornkerneltypicallyhas
ahard-typeringaroundasoft-typecenter.Asthekerneldriesthecentercontractsmorethantheoutside,
creatingadentatthetop.Heirloomdentcornsmakegreatcornbread,hominy,androastingears.Allour
feldcornsaredentsunlessotherwisestated.Someoldtimerseatstarchyfeldcornsinthesamemanner
assweetcorns.Disease Resistance:Tetighthusksofmanydentcornsgivesthemimprovedinsectresis-
tance.Cooking:Toroastcornpreheatovento375400F,orprepareagoodbedofcoals.Huskyoung
ears,removesilk,replacehusk,fllhuskwithwater,drain,twisthuskclosed,andbakeabout25minutes.
Alternately:huskcompletely,rubwithbutter,saltandpepper,foilwrap,androast.Packet:2oz(57g)
unlessotherwisestated(105195seeds,dependingonvariety)sows4060ft.
bloody bUtcHer 6 e (red) 120 days. [1845.
Originally from Virginia.] Stalks grow 1012 ft. tall
producing2earsperstalk.Kernelsareblood-redwith
darker red stripes, and occasional white or blue ker-
nels. For four, cereal, or roasting ears. #41302 Pkt
$2.50; #41302G ( lb) $7.50; #41302H (1 lb)
$10.75; #41302K (4 lbs) $37.00
blUe claraGe (Ohio Blue Clarage) 6 e
(blue) 100 days. [Developed west of the Appala-
chians in the Ohio and W. Virginia area ~1830
50.] A highly uniform, semi-dent corn. Solid
blue,medium-sizedearson7ft.stalks,1ear/stalk.
Originallydevelopedasamealandfeedcorn,ithas
ahighersugarcontentthanmostdentcorns,and
maybeusedasatablecornwhenharvestedinthe
milkstage.Whenusedforcornmealithasasweet
favor.Itmillseasilyandmakesspeckledblueand
white four, but if the bran is sifted out, a white
fourisobtained.Olderfarmerswhousethiscorn
to feed chickens claim that the chickens will eat
more,laymoreeggs,andputonmoremeat.Resists
lodging, and tolerates crowding and smut better
than many other open pollinated corns. #41303
Pkt (182 seeds) $2.75; #41303G ( lb) $8.50
cHerokee wHite eaGle 6 e(whiteandblue)
110days.Abeautifulwhiteandbluecornwitha
redcob.Occasionallytherewillbeanall-blueear.
Somepeoplecanseetheimageofawhiteeaglein
thekernels!810ft.tallplants.#41314 Pkt (165
seeds) $2.95; #41314G ( lb) $8.50; #41314H
(1 lb) $12.75
cHerokee wHite floUr, oriGinal 6 e
(white) 120 days. [Seed collected by growerTony
West from an elderly Cherokee woman in the
Tuckasegee area of North Carolina. Longer ears
and taller stalks than the Brown and Robinson
reselection of the 1980s.] 1112 in. long ears on
sturdy15ft.tallstalks.Whitekernels,810rows/
ear, 50 seeds/row, white cobs. Makes great four.
Important historical variety. #41320 Pkt (170
seeds) $2.95; #41320G ( lb) $9.25
Daymon Morgans Kentucky Butcher,
Floriani Flint
Field Corn
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Dent, Flint & Flour Corn Continued
Hickory kinG 6 (white) 85/110 days. [Pre-
1875]InthehillsandhollowsofVirginiathiscorn
isstillappreciatedasaroastingandhominycorn.
Consideredthebestvarietyforhominybecausethe
skinofthekerneliseasilyremovedbysoaking.Also
goodforgrits,cornmeal,andfour.Makesanice
roasting corn. Extremely tall 12 ft. stalks provide
goodsupportforpolebeans.2earsperstalk.Ears
haveverylargefatwhitekernels.Husksaretighter
than most varieties and give excellent protection
frombeetlesandearworm.Hasgoodtoleranceto
northernleafblight(H.turicum)andsouthernleaf
blight(H.maydis).#41304 Pkt $2.50; #41304G
( lb) $7.75; #41304H (1 lb) $10.75
JellicorSe twin 6 e(white)120days.[Pre-
1920]Tennesseevariety,similartoNealsPaymas-
terbutwithawhitecob.Extremelyheattolerant,
hassetseedevenduring107Ftemperatures!Pkt
#41315 Pkt (130 seeds) $2.95
leaminG (Leamings Yellow) 6 e(yellow)95
days. [1850s, bred by Jacob Leaming of Clinton
County,Ohio.Rarenow,thisfamousvarietywona
prizeattheWorldsFairinParis,andhasbeenused
in breeding much of the U.S.s corn.] 810 in.
earswithdeepyellowkernels,1422rows/ear,red
cobs. 78 ft. stalks. Widely adapted, though not
recommendedforDeepSouth.#41321 Pkt $3.15
Pungo Creek Butcher
Leaming
mccormackS blUe Giant e (blue) 85/100
days.[Introduced1994bySESE.BredbyDr.Jef
McCormack from a cross between Hickory King
and an unnamed heirloom blue dent.] Te large,
wide, smoky blue kernels can be ground into a
light blue four, suited for blue tortillas and blue
corn chips. Also good as a roasting ear corn (old
fashionedcornonthecob).Especiallysuitedtothe
eastern U.S., clay soils, and drought-prone areas.
Tetall1012ft.stalksarenotrecommendedfor
loose soils or high wind areas. One or two 78
in. ears per stalk. Good tolerance to leaf blights.
#41307 Pkt. $2.95 back!
nealS PaymaSter 6 e (white) 100/120
days. [Pre-1915. Te frst reliable two-eared dent
corn. Bred from Tennessee Red Cob by William
H.Neal.In1935,athirdofTennessee'scorncrop
came from this variety. Tanks to Jim Culpepper
for seedstock!] White seed with red cobs, toler-
ant of sub-optimum soil and heat. Yields better
than most open pollinated single-ear dent corns
onmoderatelyfertileSouthernsoils.#41316 Pkt
$2.95; #41316G ( lb) $8.50; #41316H (1 lb)
$12.75; #41316K (4 lbs) $44.00
Painted moUntain OG (rainbow)8590days.
[Dave Christensen has been breeding this variety
inMontanafor30+years,workingwith70+early,
cold hardy Native American varieties. Our strain
is grown by the Moyer family in SW Virginia.]
Widelyadapted,thisamazinglysuperhardycornis
earlymaturingwithgreatcoldsoiltolerance.Slim,
68 in. ears, 12 ears per 45 ft. stalk. Beautiful
multicolorears,Huskingeachearislikeopening
presents, says grower Richard Moyer. Fresh ears
canberoasted;dried,thecornworksgreatforfour
orparching.Crittersshareourloveforthiscorn,so
bevigilant,orplantoharvestearlyforfresheating
ifyouwanttogetany!#41322 Pkt $4.25new!
PUnGo creek bUtcHer 6 OG (rainbow)
[Eastern Shore heirloom from Bill Savage, grown
for165yearsbyPungoCreek,VAfarmers.Genetic
analysis shows it to be descended from Bloody
Butcher.]Atall,hardycornwithsturdystalksupto
11ft.Earsareamixedrainbowofred,brown,yel-
low,andsometimespurple.912in.earsintightly
wrapped husks. Rough milled this is a nutritious
feedforyourfock,orthecorncanbegroundinto
a meal with rich favor and unusual color. Pretty
enough to grow just for looks, this corn is deli-
cious baked into mufns or cornbread. #41319
Pkt (195 seeds) $2.95; #41319G ( lb) $8.50;
#41319H (1 lb) $12.75; #41319K (4 lbs) $44.00
reidS yellow dent 6(yellow)85/110days.
[1840s. A prize winner at the 1893 World's Fair
andprogenitorofanumberofyellowdentlines.]
Oneofthemostproductive,hardycornseverde-
veloped.Tisold-timeriswellknownintheMid-
Atlanticregion,whereitisreveredforitsadaptabil-
ity and dependability in Southern heat and soils.
7 ft. stalks with 9 in. double ears well-flled with
16 rows of deep, close-set, moderately fat seed.
#41308 Pkt (175 seeds) $2.50; #41308G ( lb)
$7.75
tenneSSee red cob 6 OG(white) 120days.
[Pre-1900. Seedstock from Harold Jerrell.] Tall,
sturdystalksoftenusedtosupportpolebeans.Me-
dium-largeearsareborneoneperstalk.Mr.Jerrell
reportedthatin1995thisvarietyproducedagood
cropononly2in.ofrainfrommid-JuneuntilSep-
tember1st.Itwasoneofthedriestyearsonrecord
in his growing area in Virginia, and was the only
variety that produced. Makes great corn bread as
wellasattractivecorncobpipes.#41311 Pkt (180
seeds) $2.95; #41311G ( lb) $8.50; #41311H
(1 lb) $12.75; #41311K (4 lbs) $44.00
Jellicorse Twin
VirGinia wHite GoUrdSeed 6 OG(white)125
days. [1700s, originating from Native American
genuine gourdseed corn. Reselected by Dr. Ralph
Singletonandreintroduced1986bySESE.Recent
seedstock thanks to the Accokeek Foundation.]
Large, long, white kernels on fat, short, 3 8 in.
ears.Kernelsshelleasily.Whitecobs,12ears/stalk,
1012 ft. plants. Excellent resistance to South-
ern Leaf Blight, well-adapted to the Mid-Atlantic
fromVirginiasouthward.Somevariationwiththe
seed, we're selecting for more consistent looks.
#41503 Pkt (28 g, 100 seeds) $2.95; #41503G
( lb) $8.50; #41503H (1 lb) $12.75; #41503K
(4 lbs) $44.00
texaS GoUrdSeed 6 e(white)120days.[Re-
introducedin1987bySESE.]Originallybrought
to southTexas by German farmers who migrated
fromAppalachiaduringthelate19thcentury.De-
scendantsofthesefarmersmaintainfocksoftur-
keys,andthebirdsareletintothecornfeldstoeat
thecornrightofthecobs.Stalksaverage8ft.tall,
2earsperstalk,containing1822rowsofcream-
colored, narrow kernels, compactly united from
the cob to the surface. Although it is susceptible
tosmut,itisresistanttootherdiseases,withstands
drought,anddoeswellinclaysoil.Tisgourdseed
variety closely approximates original gourdseed
characteristics.InsouthTexas,thisisconsideredto
be the best choice for tortilla four. #41501 Pkt
$2.95; #41501G ( lb) $8.50; #41501H (1 lb)
$12.75; #41501K (4 lbs) $44.00
GourdseedCorn
Gourdseedcornsareoneofouroldestcorns,andwerecommonlygrowninsouthernVirginia.Teplantsof
gourdseedcornareheavilystalkedandbearearshavingalargenumberofrowsofthin,deepkernels.Tese
valuablecornsoriginatedfromIndiangourdseedcorndatingbacktoatleast1700.Teywereusedforroast-
ingears,andforfeedandfour.Atmaturitythekernelsofsomevarietiesareeasilyshelledbyalighttouchto
theear.Gourdseedcornsweregrownuntilabout1940,beforehybridsbecamepopular.In1889,gourdseed
cornwontheGreatCornContestsponsoredbytheAmericanAgriculturist,yielding255bushelsperacre.
Becauseofinterestinhybridcorn,gourdseedcornswerevirtuallyextinctbythe1960s,butrecentlythey
havebeenfoundtobevaluablebecauseoftheirresistancetosomediseases,notablysouthernleafblight.Dr.
Brown,formerpresidentofPioneerHi-BredrediscoveredgourdseedcornonaTexasfarm,afterayear-long
searchforthisdisease-resistantvariety.Packet:2oz.(57g)(about200seeds)sows50ft.
cHerokee lonG ear Small OG(rainbow)(100
days)[SeedstockfromMerlynNiedens,combining
several strains of long ear Cherokee popcorn sent
byCarlBarnesofTurpin,OK.Carlhashelpedsave
many of the Cherokee corns that came west over
the Trail of Tears.] Small kernelled variety makes
surprisingly large pops, yielding for a low hull/
corn ratio. Great favor. Highly ornamental, 57
in.earshavemanyshinycolorsincludingred,blue,
orange,white,andyellow.68ft.plants.#41609
Pkt $2.35; #41609F ( lb) $4.95; #41609G (
lb) $8.50; #41609H (1 lb) $12.75; #41609K (4
lbs) $44.00
cHocolate cHerry OG (reddish-brown) 120
days. [Introduced 1998 by SESE as a selection
fromChocolatePop.]Brightpinksilksanddeep
reddish brown ears. Sturdy 6 ft. stalks, 2 ears/
stalk. 1618 rows of kernels. Tastes like a good
favored yellow popcorn, but the hulls are more
tender.Goodresistancetodroughtandearworms.
#41608 Pkt $2.95
dakota blackOG(maroon-black)90days.Beau-
tiful4in.ears,greatfavor.15rowsperear.6ft.
stalks,1earperstalk,above-averagepestresistance.
#41605 Pkt $2.95
dynamite (South American Yellow) 6 OG
(yellow) 110 days. High yields and great buttery
favor makes this a farmer's market best seller for
grower William Hale. Sturdy 5 ft. stalks produce
23 ears with 1214 rows of big kernels for easy
popping. #41610 Pkt $2.35; #41610F ( lb)
$4.95; #41610G ( lb) $8.50; #41610H (1 lb)
$12.75
Virginia White Gourdseed
Dakota Black
Cherokee Long Ear Small; Pennsylvania Butter-Flavored
Popcorn
Wetendtothinkofpopcornsforpoppingonly,butsomeNativeAmericansalsogrindpopcorntomake
bread.Grownanddriedinthesamemannerasdentcornorfintcorn.Popcornsareresistanttoeardam-
age by birds. Packet: 1 oz (28 g) (about 460565 seeds, depending on variety) sows 125 ft. See Sweet
Cornforculturalinfo.
PennSylVania bUtter-flaVored 6 OG(white)
102days.[Pre-1885heirloompopcornmaintained
by the Pennsylvania Dutch. Introduced 1988 by
SESE.]Flavorissuperiortocommercialpopcorn.
Produces white-kerneled ears, averaging 2 per 8
ft.stalk.46in.earswith2628rowsofkernels,
113in.atthebutt,taperingto1in.atthetip.
#41602 Pkt $2.35; #41602F ( lb) $4.95;
#41602G ( lb) $8.50; #41602H (1 lb) $12.75
Strawberry Unavailablefor2013.
wiSconSin blackUnavailablefor2013.
Popcorn,
Gourdseed Corn
20 www.SouthernExposure.com Cucumbers
Slicing Cucumbers
aSHley OG {als, dm, pm} 66 days. [1956,
Clemson/AES.] Recommended for hot, humid
areas where disease resistance is important. Pro-
ductive vines produce 78 in. dark-green fruits,
taperedonthestemend.Apopularvarietyinthe
Southeast.#51101 Pkt $2.50
emPereUr alexandre Unavailablefor2013.
marketmore 76 OG {cmv, pm, dm, als, an} A
great high-yielding 8 in. bitter-resistant cucum-
ber.GrowswellintheMid-Atlanticregionaswell
as the North. A good dependable market variety.
Dark green fruits are white-spined. #51108 Pkt
$2.25; #51108E (28 g) $5.50
marketmore 80 OG {cmv,dm,pm,scab,cub}61
days.[DevelopedbyDr.MungerofCornell.]Rare
variety.Fruitsarebitter-free,darkgreen,andaver-
age 89 in. long and 2 in. in diameter. Less re-
sistancetospidermitesinourtrials,butincreased
resistance to cucumber beetles. Recommended as
acoolseasonmaincropvarietyfortheNorthand
forfallplantingintheSouth.Hasmultipledisease-
resistance.#51102 Pkt $2.50
PoinSett 76 OG {als, an, dm, pm, spm} 67
days. [Developed by Clemson and Cornell.] An
improvedversionofPoinsetthavingmultipledis-
ease-tolerance. Produces dark green cukes 78 in.
long and 2 in. in diameter. Te best open-pol-
linated slicer for the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic
coastalareasasadisease-resistantmaincropgarden
variety.#51103 Pkt $2.25
Poona kHeera 6 OG 60 days. [Indian heir-
loom]Golden-brownnettedskinatmaturity.4
2in.fruitsstartoutwhite,turnyellow,thenfnally
brown,resemblingapotato.Crispanddeliciousat
allstages,neverbitter.#51111 Pkt $2.35
SPacemaSter OG{cmv,scab}60days.[Developed
by Dr. Munger at Cornell.] Bush-type plant with
23ft.vinesand7in.longcukes.Useforsalads
or pickles. Widely adapted. Plant early to avoid
late-seasondiseases.Idealforcontainersandsmall
gardens.#51104 Pkt $2.25
Pickling Cucumbers
arkanSaS little leaf OG {als, an, bw, cmv,
dm, pm, scab} 55 days. [U. of Arkansas, 1991.]
Popularandreliable,thiswhite-spinedpicklerhas
multiple disease-resistance. Compact vines have
multiple branch points and will climb a fence or
trelliswithease.Smallleafsizemakesfndingfruit
easier,andtheparthenocarpicfowersproducefruit
under stress and without pollinators. Medium-
sized, blocky fruits good for slicing and pickling.
#51503 Pkt $2.50
boSton PicklinG 6 OG58days.{cmv}[1880]
Medium-green, blunt-shaped fruits are crisp and
mild, and just the right size for pickling. Not as
rampantassome,butstillveryproductive.#51506
Pkt $2.50
StraiGHt eiGHtS OG57days.{als,an,dm,pm,
spm}Highlydependable,highyieldingcucumber.
Veryuniformdeepgreen8in.fruitsabout2in.
indiameterwithanexceptionalfavor.#51107 Pkt
$2.25; #51107E (28 g) $5.50
SUyo lonG OG{pm}61 days.Sweet-favored,
burpless cucumber from China, hot weather
tolerant and widely adapted. Exceptionally hardy,
productive, and fne-favored even under adverse
conditions. Recommended as an early, main sea-
son, and late season variety for the Southeast.
1518 in. long fruits, use for pickling or slicing.
#51701 Pkt $2.35; #51701E (28 g) $9.50
wHite wonder 6 58days.[Southernheirloom,
pre-1925?] For pickles or slicing. Te 7 2 in.
fruitsareivory-whiteevenwhenmatureforedible
harvest. Productive in hot weather. #51106 Pkt
$2.50
yamato6OG 60days.AnAsianwhite-spined
cucumbersimilartoSuyoLongbutsuperiorinfa-
vor. Fruits range from 1 to 1 in. diameter and
1216 in. long and are green with narrow yellow
stripes.Veryhardy,agoodchoiceforthehot,hu-
mid Southeast. Sweet, somewhat buttery, crisp,
andsucculent.#51702 Pkt $2.50back!
Yamato
CucumbersCucumis sativus
Culture:Cucumbersrequirearich,well-drainedsoilinpHrange
67.Avoidtoomuchnitrogenorfruitsmaybebitter.Waterplants
regularly to get the mildest fruits. Seeds require a temperature of
atleast68Ftogerminate.Plantoutstarting12weeksafterlast
frost.Seed Watering Notes: Becarefulnottooverwatergerminat-
ingseedsortheymayrot.It'sbesttosoakthegroundorthepot-
ting soil heavily when frst planting, then avoid watering again if
possibleuntilseedlingsemerge.(Forseedsinpottingsoil,keepthem
warmbutoutofdirectsunlightsothattheydon'tdryoutsofast.)Cucumberseedsemergein5+days;very
lightlywatergroundorpottingsoilaroundday3or4tokeepsoilfromcrustingsothatseedscanemerge
more easily. Direct Seeding: Sow seeds 3 in. deep. Final spacing should be 612 in. apart in rows
35ft.apart.Transplants:Sowseedsin.deep,23seedsperpot.Cutofweakseedlingsatthebase
toavoiddisturbingroots.Seedsgerminatebestat8590F.Maintainseedlingsat75Forhigher.Harden
plantsbeforesettingout,andtakecarenottodisturbfragilerootswhentransplanting.Sincecucumber
transplantsarefussy,holdbackafewseedlingsforfllinginanygapsintherowastheyappear.Harvest:
Tomaintaingoodproduction,harvestfruitevery13days. Greenhouse Notes:Growcucumbersona
trellistomakeuseofverticalspace.Usemildew-resistantvarieties,andhand-pollinate.Diseases:Although
scabisnotusuallyaproblemintheMid-Atlanticregion,twofungusdiseases,powderymildewanddowny
mildew,arecommon.Powderymildewoccursduringhot,dryspells,whereasdownymildewoccursdur-
ingwet,coolspellsneartheendofthegrowingseason.Mosaicviruscausesayellowandgreenmottling
oftheleavesandreducesplantvigor.Anthracnose,afungusdisease,ismostcommonduringmid-and
late-seasonandduringdryweather.Darkbrownspotsontheleavesandroundsunkenspotsonthefruit
are evidence of Anthracnose. Another fungus, angular leaf spot, is common during cool, wet weather.
Symptomsofangularleafspotincludeinterveinalbrowningandsmallcircularspotsonthefruit.Bacterial
wiltcausessuddendramaticwiltinganddeathofthevines.Useresistantortolerantvarieties,practicegood
sanitationandcroprotation,andpayattentiontopropergrowthrequirements.Insect Pests:Earlyseason
cucumberbeetlescankillyoungseedlings.Foraboutamonthstarting~23weeksafterlastspringfrost,
cucumberbeetlesaremuchhungrierthanusual,andwillkillyoungseedlings.Dustyoungseedlingswith
pyrethrinsorrotenone,orcoverwirhrowcoveruntilthefeedingfrenzyhaspassed.Cucumberbeetlescan
alsospreadbacterialwilt.ControlcucumberbeetleswithchickensandanAmaranthtrapcrop.Seed Sav-
ers:Isolatevarietiesby1/8mileforhomeuse.Isolateaminimumofto1mileforpureseed.Packet:2
gunlessstated(about5978seeds,dependingonvariety)sows20ft.
Marketmore 76
Spacemaster
Key to Disease & Pest Tolerance
Known disease or pest tolerance is indicated in
bracketsafterthevarietyname.Sincemanyfactors
afect disease and pest tolerance, results may vary
fromregiontoregion.Resistanceisonlypartial.
alsAngularLeafSpot dmDownyMildew
anAnthracnose pmPowderyMildew
bwBacterialWilt scabCucumberScab
cmvCucumberMosaicVirus spmSpidermites
cubCucumberbeetles tlsTargetLeafSpot
Cucumbers,
Cotton
arkanSaS Green lint cotton 6 OG 135
days.Softlightgreencottonwithshortfbers,seeds
verydarkgreen.Teyellow-pinkfowersarelovely,
excellentinforalarangements.57ft.tallplants.
#72203 Pkt (1620 seeds) $4.80
erleneS Green 6 OG130days.[Familyheir-
loomfromErleneMelanconineastTexas.Erlene
said that she has been spinning green cotton for
years and that her grandmother loved using col-
ored cotton in her quilts.] Te fbers are light ol-
ive green and can be spun of the seed. Harvest
the bolls shortly after they open so that the fber
doesnotfadeinthesunlight.Onceitisspunand
washed it turns yellowish-green. 5 ft. tall plants.
#72202 Pkt (1620 seeds) $4.80
miSSiSSiPPi brown 6 e130days.[Pre-1860.
Oncegrownbyslaves,thisseedcamefromaplan-
tationnearNatchez,MississippiviaseedsaverJohn
Coykendall.]Drought-tolerant5ft.tallplantspro-
duce an abundance of light tan to golden brown
cotton. Some plants have deeply lobed leaves like
Nankeen.#72204 Pkt (1620 seeds) $4.80
nankeen 6 OG130days.[Pre-1860.Seedand
history supplied by John House III of the Mans-
feld State Commemorative Area, Mansfeld, LA.
Introduced1997bySESE.]Ashort-fber,naturally
browncottonthathasbeengrownsincetheCivil
War.Telintisanon-fadingattractivedarkcopper
colorthatactuallybecomesbrighterasitiswashed.
Teseedretainsthelint,makingiteasytospinof
theseed.Branchesoftheplantarelongerandthin-
nerandleavesmorelobedthanothercotton.Un-
likemodernhybrids,itsbloomingcycleislonger,it
growswellinpoordrysoil,it'shardier,andappears
tohaveslightlybetterinsect-resistance.Nankeenis
plantedasanornamentalinsomepartsofLouisi-
ana. We include additional interesting history of
thestoryoftheNankeenshirtwitheachpacketof
seed.#72201 Pkt (1620 seeds) $4.80
red foliated wHite 6 OG 120 days [From
SSEmemberAliceGamewelviaCharlesHoehnle.]
A beautiful plant with dark red stems and leaves.
35ft.tall,growswellinacontainerorinafower
bed.Greenwhenitfrstemergesbutsoondevelops
itsredcoloring.Tecottonisashortstaplewhite.
#72205 Pkt (1620 seeds) $4.80
Nankeen Arkansas Green Lint
Red Foliated White
Cotton,NaturalColorsGossypium hirsutum
We cannot ship cotton to Georgia, South Carolina, or California.
History:NaturallycoloredcottonsweregrownbyslavespriortotheCivilWar.Inmanyinstances,slaves
onplantationswerenotpermittedtogrowthewhitecottonoftheirmasters.Browncottonwasthemost
commonlygrown,butthereareothernaturallycoloredcottonssuchasgreen,blue,yellow,andpink,and
theyallhavetheirownsubtlebeauty.Teseheirloomcottonsarenowdifculttofnd.Teyhavefallen
outoffavorbecausethefbersareshorterandnotassuitableforspinninganddyeingasmodernwhite
cotton. With naturally colored cottons now quite rare, we are attempting to locate and preserve other
authenticheirloomvarieties.Note:Everyoneshouldgrowandharvestalongrowofcottonatleastonce
intheirlifetimesoastounderstandwhatslaveshadtoendurewhileharvestingcotton.Tebollsareborne
ontheplantataback-bendinglevel,andtheyaresharp.Pluckingcottonfromnumerousbollshurtsthe
hands.Imaginedoingthisallday.Culture:Cottonisanannualplantthatrequiresalong,warmgrow-
ingseasontomatureproperly.Needsfullsun.Inzones810itcanbesowndirectlyafterthelastfrost.
Inzones57,treatliketomatoes,startseedindoorsandtransplantout48week-oldseedlingsafterlast
frost.Seedgerminatesin721daysat70F.Plant1830in.apartinrows5ft.apart.Plantsstartfoweing
inmid-summer.Bollstakeafewmoremonthstomature;warmlatesummerweatherisnecessaryfora
goodcrop.Plantsgrowto37ft.tall.Harvest:waitforbollstosplitopenbeforeharvesting.Seed Savers:
Isolatevarietiesby1mileforhomeuse,ortomileorgreaterforpureseed.Virginia gardeners must
acquire a permit to grow cotton.Formoreinformation,contactyournearestextensionagent.
Sea iSland brown 6 OG 135 days. [Likely
crossofSeaIslandWhiteandanunknownbrown
cotton.]Nakedseedsareeasilyremovedfromthe
lint,hasalongerfberthanotherbrowns.Tetall
(56ft.)plantsandsomeshinetothespuncotton
both point to a Sea Island heritage. #72206 Pkt
(1620 seeds) $4.80
Sea iSland wHite 6 OG 160 days. [Heir-
loom17801865SC,GA,FL.Fromseedsthatfell
from a bale of cotton dating from 1920 that was
movedin amuseum.]Tecashmereof cottons.
Teseedsareeasilyremovedfromthelongfbers.
Requires a long, hot season, rich soil, and steady
supplyofwater.Verytall7+ft.plantswithyellow
fowers, small bolls. #72608 Pkt (1620 seeds)
$4.80 new!
edmonSon 6 OG70days.{als,an,cmv,scab}
[Family heirloom from Kansas since 1913. Intro-
ducedbySESE1987.]Oneofourhardiestcucum-
bers. Has good resistance to disease, insects, and
drought.Flavorisbutteryandtextureiscrispand
tender even when past prime. 4 in. long whitish-
green fruits. Best for pickles, but used for slicing
too.#51502 Pkt $2.50
ellenS family wHite 6 e [Familyheirloom
from the Connely Springs, Ellen Stethens, NC,
area.] Small, white pickling cucumber. Skin is
tender enough that the fruits are good quartered
for a raw salads. Compact vine, just full of cute
little white fruits. When people say they're look-
ing for a small white cucumber like their grand-
parents had, this is the one we point them to!
#51109 Pkt $2.35
Homemade PickleS OG 55 days. Vigorous
plants with good disease resistance, especially de-
velopedforhomegardeners.Mediumgreenfruits
withsmallwhitespinesaresolidandcrisp.Harvest
cukesat1in.orlarger,upto6in.long.Makes
robust bite-sized pickles, slices, or large spears.
#51504 Pkt $2.25
lemon 6 OG67days{an,cub}7ft.vinesare
coveredwithcrunchyroundyellowfruits.Harvest
at 1 in. for pickling, 2 in. for salads. Excellent,
never-bitter,old-fashionedcucumberfavorwitha
hintofnuttiness.#51505 Pkt $2.25
ricHmond Green aPPle 6 e 70 days. [Austra-
lian heirloom] Lemon-size fruits are oval green
with crispy white fesh. Light, refreshing favor is
very mild, sweet and juicy. Compact plants are
niceforsmallgardens.#51507 Pkt $2.35 Limited
supply order early.
Lemon
22 www.SouthernExposure.com Eggplant
Purple-Fruited & Bi-Color
black beaUty 6 OG74days.[1902]Fruitsare
dark purple, high-quality, and of fne favor. De-
pendable,welladaptedtotheMid-Atlanticandthe
South. Produces up to 15 fruits per plant. Fruits
are 6 5 in. and may weigh up to 3 lbs, but
best harvested when smaller. #45101 Pkt $2.25;
#45101B (3 g) $5.50
blUSH eGGPlant e 85 days. Fruits are creamy-
whiteinsideandout,withalavenderblushwhen
ripe.Fine-favoredfeshandlongcylindricalshape
make it perfect for slicing and stufng. #45403
Pkt $2.35
early black eGG OG 65 days.An earlyJapa-
nese variety of good favor with small, tender,
egg-shapedfruitsabout5in.long.Setswellinthe
Mid-Atlantic, including cool, short-season areas.
Vigorousplants,moretolerantoffeabeetlesthan
othervarieties.#45102 Pkt $2.50
liStada de Gandia 6 OG75days.[Heirloom
from France about 1850.] Tis egg-shaped Ital-
ianbeautyhas56in.fruits,purplewithirregular
white stripes. A unique eggplant pleasing to both
theeyeandthepalate.Drought-tolerant,setsfruit
wellunderhighheat.Tinskindoesnotneedtobe
peeledforcooking.#45401 Pkt $2.35; #45401B
(3 g) $5.50
lonG PUrPle OG75days.Long,slenderfruits
(2 10 in.) are slightly bulbous on the blossom
end. Best harvested when 1 in. in diameter. Te
dark-purple fruits can be sliced like a cucumber.
#45103 Pkt $2.25
morden midGet Cropfailure,backnextyear.
Early Black Egg
Listada de Gandia
Ping Tung Long
Rosa Bianca
Blush
Black Beauty
EggplantSolanum melongena
Culture: Culture of eggplant is similar to peppers. (See Pepper section.) Start seeds 810 weeks before
settingoutside,setout12weeksafterlastfrost.Don'trushtheseasonbecausecold-shockcanstuntthe
seedlings.Plantsarespaced24in.inequidistantspacing,or20in.apartinrows36in.apart.Fruit-Set:
Flowersmaynotsetfruitduringexceptionallyhotweather.Matureplantshavegoodvigorinfall,socover
plants on frosty nights for 12 weeks to extend the harvest season. Harvest: Keep well picked to keep
plants producing. Small fruits havethe besteating quality.Fruitsareripewhen the skinappearsglossy
andfruitisresilienttothumbpressure.Cooking:Steamedandpureedeggplantisagreattomatopaste
substitute(really!).Pests:Controloffeabeetlesonyoungseedlingsisessential.Pyrethrumandrotenone
areefectiveorganiccontrols,orusethefollowingmethod:Hardenofseedlingsonatableatleast3ft.of
theground.(Verylittlefeabeetledamageoccursatthisheight.)Aftertheseedlingshavebeenhardened
of,transplantseedlingsunder1gallonplasticmilkbottlesandleaveofthelid.Leavetheplantsunder
thebottlesaslongaspossible.Youngseedlingsmayalsobegrownunderrowcoverforamonthoruntil
foweringstarts.Diseases:Avoidgrowingonsoilthathaspreviouslygrowntomatoes,potatoes,peppers,
or especially eggplants for the past three years. Note: Days to maturity are from transplant date. Seed
Savers:Isolatevarietiesbyaminimumof150ft.forhomeuse.Forpureseedisolateaminimumof1/8
mile.Packet:0.25gunlessotherwisestated(about5488seeds,dependingonvariety)sows60100ft.
oftransplants.
PinG tUnG lonG OG62days.[Taiwaneseva-
riety] Shiny deep lavender fruits can grow to 2
11 in. and longer. If plants are kept upright the
fruitscanbekeptstraightforover3ofthelength,
makingforimpressiveflets.Disease-resistantvari-
etyandhighyielding,producingover20fruitsper
plantinourgarden.Excellentfavor. #45104 Pkt
$2.50; #45104B Pkt (3 g) $6.50
roSa bianca 6 OG83days.AbeautifulItalian
heirloom, somewhat similar to Listada de Gandia
withcreamywhitebasecolorandpink-purpleirreg-
ularstripesradiatingfromthetop.Oneofourbest-
tastingeggplants.#45402 Pkt $2.50; #45402B (3
g) $6.50
roSita 6 OG 7080 days. [Heirloom from
Puerto Rico] 4 ft. tall plants produce excellent
yields of lavender-pink, teardrop-shaped fruits
withwhiteshoulders.Teskinistenderwithouta
traceofbitterness,andthewhitefeshismildand
sweet, because the seeds are so late to develop in
thefruits.Ourfavoriteeggplant,thisistheonewe
alwaysmakesuretoplanteveryyear. #45203 Pkt
$2.50; #45203B (3 g) $6.50
Thai Long Green
Rosita
23 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Eggplant, Garlic
Red, Green & White Eggplant
aPPleGreen OG 65 days. [1964] Early maturing,
apple-greenfruitswithtenderskinthatdoesn'tre-
quirepeeling.Choicevarietyforcool-seasonareas.
Apple-sizedfruitsaverage32in.#45303 Pkt
$2.50
loUiSiana lonG Green (Green Banana) OG
75 days. Attractive 710 in. light green, banana-
shaped fruits. Spineless plants average 42 in. tall.
#45301 Pkt $2.35; #45301B (3 g) $5.50
tHai lonG Green (Tai Green) 6 80days.[Tai
heirloom]Long,lightgreenfruits(110in.)of
goodquality.Short2ft.plantsaremostlyspineless
orsoft-spined.#45302 Pkt $2.35
tUrkiSH italian oranGe 6 OG(S. integrifolium)
[Introduced 1990 by SESE. Heirloom originally
fromTurkey,morerecentlyfromItaly.]Miniature
orange-redfruits(23oz)lookliketomatoes.4ft.
tall plants are spineless and very attractive when
laden with fruit. At edible harvest, the fruits are
green-striped and sweet favored. Harvest before
fruits turn red, else the skins will be bitter. Bite-
sized, smaller fruits can simply be cut in half for
cooking.#45601 Pkt (0.13 g) $2.35
wHite beaUty OG 70 days. 6 in. long fruits,
23in.diameter,goodfavor.Hardyandproduc-
tivefortheSouthandotherhot,humidareas.3ft.
plants.Somevariabilityinfruitshape.#45201 Pkt
$2.35; #45201B (3 g) $6.50
White Beauty
Turkish Italian Orange
GrowinG Great Garlic[RonEngeland]Tede-
fnitivesourcebookforgrowinggarlicorganically.
Written for gardeners and small farmers, it cov-
ers site preparation through planting, fertilizing,
harvesting, storing, and marketing. Also includes
chapters on the history and evolution of garlic.
Based on the authors experience with over 200
garlicstrains.Softcover,226pp.#91111 $16.95
Chesnok Red
GarlicCheckourwebsiteinJuly/August,asweusuallyaddafewvariectiesafterharvestsarein.
All garlic ships in the fall: September November. We ship to northern-most areas frst.
Shipping surcharges apply $2 for one item, $4 total for any two or more fall shipped items
(including onion bulbs and woodland medicinals).
Hardneck (Rocambole, Topsetting)
Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon
Culture: Cultural instructions are included with your shipment of bulbs. Culinary Notes: Rocambole
garlicsareenjoyingarenaissance:gardenersandgourmetrestaurantsarediscoveringthemeritsofmany
varietiespreviouslyunavailable.Weespeciallyenjoyusingthefreshgreentopsasaningredientinsalads.
Teclovesofrocambolearelargeandeasytopeel,andasaruletheyaremorediverseinfavorthanthose
ofsoftneckgarlics.Characteristics:Rocambolegarlicsdonotyieldasheavilyassoftneckgarlicsandthey
requirebettersoilandslightlymorecaretomaximizeyields.TeydobestfromVirginianorthward(north
oflatitude37),butsomewidelyadaptedvarietiescanbesuccessfullygrowninsouthernareas.Rocam-
bole garlic produces bulbs that divide underground to produce cloves in the same manner as softneck
garlic,butunlikesoftneckgarlic,rocambolesendsupascape(fowerstalk)whichcoilsintoa360
o
turn,
thenstraightensouttoproduceaclusterofbulblets(topsets)atthetopofthestalk.Coiledstalkscanbe
removedanddriedforuseinfowerarrangements.Tebulbletsemergeunderthecoverofapaper-thin
nightcap.Toughthebulbletscanbeplanteditcantake2yearstoproducematurebulbs.Bestresults
areobtainedbyplantinglargecloves.Harvest and Yield Notes:Yields(byweight)mayrangefromalow
of3:1toahighof8:1dependingongrowingconditions.Forhighestyields,removethescape(orseed
stalk)atthejunctionofthehighestleafassoonasthescapehasuncoiledfromits360turn.Eachweek
thescaperemainsafterthisstagecausesayieldreductionofapproximately5%.Bulbsareharvestedabout
4weeksafterthe360turnstage,whenleavesbegintoyellowbutwhile68greenleavesremain.Mostva-
rietiesstorewellfor36months.Hardiness Zones:Widelyadaptedvarietiesarerecommendedforzones
38,otherwisezones36.Starter Package:Rocambolegarlicissoldbyweightratherthanclovecount.
Bulbsizevariesaccordingtocropconditions.Your starter package includes a free 4-page growing guide
that covers perennial onions and garlic.
aPPalacHian redIncreasingourseedstockback
nextyear.
cHeSnok red 6 OG (Purple-striped) [Republic
of Georgia, near Shvelisi.] Nicely-colored, large
bulbs. Cloves are more numerous and elongated
thanmosthardnecktypes.ChesnokRedisthebest
bakinggarlic,veryaromaticwithanabidingfavor.
#65306 Starter Package (8 oz) $12.50
German extra-Hardy 6 OG (Purple-striped)
Very winter-hardy. Large cloves with a purplish
blush,68perbulb,havingwhenrawaverystrong
favor, which mellows when cooked. Easy to pre-
pare and stores well. #65307 Starter Package (8
oz) $12.50
German Porcelain (Northern White) 6 OG
(Porcelain) Te largest rocambole we ofer, the
bulbs can reach half the size of Elephant Garlic.
Teeasy-to-peelcloveshaveavigorousfavorand
the large clove size makes it a choice variety for
baking.UsedintheNewYorkrestauranttrade,it
is exceptionally hardy in the far north. It sizes up
wellintheMid-Atlanticwhereitismoredifcult
togrowlargegarlicwithoutproperattentiontova-
rietyselection.Tebrightwhitebulbwrappersen-
closered-tingedcloves,rangingfrom57perbulb.
killarney red OG (Purple striped) [Originally
from Idaho.] Better adapted to wet conditions
thanmostrocambolesoneofthebestproducing,
year after year. Bulbs up to 2 in., average 89
easily peeled cloves. Tin pink wrapper with lots
ofpurpleandbrown.#65334 Starter Package (8
oz) $12.50 new!
mUSic OG (Porcelain) Extremely large cloves,
about46perbulb,sizedover2in.Musicisvigor-
ousandproductive,withanicerich,pungentfa-
vor.#65314 Starter Package (8 oz) $12.50
tUrkiSH red6 OG(Purplestriped)Verybeauti-
ful,largestripedbulbswithredwrappers.Tefa-
vor is robust raw and adds zest to cooked dishes.
Tebulbsstorelongerthanmosthardneckvariet-
ies.#65330 Starter Package (8 oz) $12.50new!
Applegreen
Killarney Red
24 www.SouthernExposure.com Garlic
california early OG (Artichoke) Tis large,
easytogrowsoftneckisprobablythemostwidely
growngarlicintheU.S.Mildfavor,Excellentstor-
age. 810 cloves per bulb. #65120 Starter Pack-
age (8 oz) $11.50
incHeliUm red 6 OG(Artichoke)[Originally
from the Colville Indian Reservation, Inchelium,
WA.]Higherinsolublesolidsthanothergarlicva-
rieties we ofer, in 1991 it won frst place among
20varietiesevaluatedforfavorattheRodaleFood
Center. Clove count averages 15 per bulb with a
wide variation in clove count. Inchelium Red has
out-produced Chet's Italian Purple, formerly our
most productive variety. Produces bulbs in excess
of3in.indiameterundergoodconditions.#65102
Starter Package (8 oz) $11.95
italian Softneck 6 OG (Artichoke) [From
growerDavidPiedmont,whogotitfromhisItal-
ian grandfather. In 1882 it came to Oswego, NY
from River Baton.] Produces large favorful bulbs
that store well for up to 10 months under ideal
conditions.#65109 Starter Package (8 oz) $12.50
lorZ italian Softneck OG (Artichoke) [Pre-
1900 heirloom from Italy.] Spicy Italian garlic is
hotterthanmostvarietiesandisanaturalforItal-
iancuisine.Bulbsaverage16squarishcloveswith
fewsmallinteriorcloves.SizesupwellinVirginia.
mild frencH SilVerSkin 6 OG (Silverskin)
Werecommendthisvarietyforoursoutherncus-
tomers, especially those in hot dry areas. Tough
not the largest, this is the best Silverskin type for
heattoleranceandfavor.Silverskinbulbsareeasy
to clean and are popular for braiding. Cloves are
in layers averaging 14 cloves per bulb. Excellent
keeper. Best used in cooking, where its favor ex-
cels.#65104 Starter Package (8 oz) $12.50
nootka roSe 6 OG (Silverskin) [Originally
from Nootka Rose Farm in WA.] Tick, creamy
whitewrapperscoverred-streakedclovewrappers.
Medium-sizedbulbswith1524cloves.Tisisone
of our longest storing silverskin garlics. #65114
red tocH 6 OG(Artichoke)[Originatesfrom
the Republic of Georgia, near Tochliavri.] Pro-
duces large bulbs with attractively colored cloves,
streakedinshadesofpinkandred.Forthosewho
prefertheirgarlicraw,RedTochhasamultidimen-
sionalquality,aspicyfragrance,andconsummate
favor.#65106 Starter Package (8 oz) $11.95
S&H SilVerSkin OG (Silverskin) [Originally
fromS&HOrganicAcres.]Largewhitebulbshave
1520 mostly large cloves. Clove wrappers are
of-whitetotanwithapinktip.Tasteismildand
sweet,withalingeringhintofhotnesswheneaten
raw.#65112 Starter Package (8 oz) $12.50
SilVerwHite SilVerSkin OG(Silverskin)Beauti-
ful large cloves, mild favor. [Original stock from
Harmony Farms in California.] Tis is the garlic
often seen in grocery stores. Good for braiding,
longstorage(12monthsifwellgrownandcured).
Softneck (Braiding) Garlic Allium sativum var. sativum
Culture:Culturalinstructionsareincludedwithyourshipmentofbulbs.Characteristics:Softneckgar-
licsaremoredomesticatedandhaveevolvedfromhardneckgarlics.Teyhavelosttheabilitytoproduce
topsets, hence the center of the bulb has a soft braidable neck. Softneck garlics are more productive,
morewidelyadapted,havebetterstoragequality,andareeasiertogrowthanhardneckgarlics,butthey
are slightly less cold-hardy in extreme northern areas. Clove count per bulb is much higher but many
varietieshavesmallinteriorcloves.Wehavehadyields(byweight)ashighas16:1,but5or8:1ismore
typical.Terearetwohorticulturalgroupsofsoftneckgarlics:Teartichoketypeandthesilverskintype.
Artichoketypesarethelargest,mostwidelyadapted,andmostproductive,typicallywith35layersof
cloves that give the bulb a lumpy appearance. Silverskin types have smooth, usually white bulb scales.
Teyproducethemostuniformandattractivebulbs,andarethereforepopularforbraiding.Clovestend
tobeheldtightlyinthebulbanddonotseparateaseasilyasthoseoftheartichoketype.Silverskintypes
arepopularinwesternandsouthernstates,buttheyalsoperformwellineasternstates.Hardiness Zones:
Recommendedforzones39.Starter Package:Softneckgarlicissoldbyweightratherthanclovecount.
Bulbsizevariesaccordingtocropconditions.Bulbsusuallyweighanounceormore.Yourstarterpackage
includesafree4-pagegrowingguidethatcoversperennialonionsandgarlic.
Lorz Italian Nootka Rose
Beginner Garlic & Perennial
Onion Mixes
beGinnerS mixed Starter PackaGe OG Tis is
a garlic starter package appropriate for very small
gardens and beginners. It can yield up to 4 lbs in
favorable conditions. Included are lb of an easy
softneck type, plus lb of a more challenging
hardneck, as well as SESE's garlic growing guide.
#92501 $12.95
Small Garden SamPlerOGTissamplerisforthe
smallgardenerwhowantstotryseveralvarietiesof
garlic.Itincludeslbofanartichoke-typesoftneck,
lbofasilverskin-typesoftneck,lbofarocam-
bole-type hardneck, and lb of a purple-striped
hardneck.Yieldsupto8lbs.AlsoincludedisSESE's
garlicgrowingguide.#92502 $23.50
aSiatic and tUrban Garlic SamPler OG Tese
will be the earliest garlics ready to harvest in your
garden.Teygrowbigandmatureearlyallatonce
likeonions.Tefavorsarestrongandhotraw,but
smoothandmellowbaked.AmusttryforSouthern
gardeners.Tissamplerincludeslbeachof3dif-
ferent labeled varieties from our Asiatic trials. Also
included is SESE's garlic growing guide. #92506
$29.95
beSt SellinG SamPler OG Tis2lbgarlicsampler
includes lb each of some of our favorite variet-
ies:IncheliumRed,ElephantGarlic,alongstoring
Silverskin,andMusic.AlsoincludedisSESE'sgarlic
growingguide.#92503 $45.00
Heirloom alliUm SamPler e Tis allium collec-
tionincludes3varietiesofgarlicand2varietiesof
perennialonions:lbofsoftneckgarlic,lbofa
purple-stripedhardneckgarlic,lbofarocambole
garlic,1ozofEgyptianWalkingOnions,and8oz
of Yellow Potato Onions. Also included is SESE's
garlicandperennialoniongrowingguide.#92504
$55.00
25 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Garlic, Gourds
Ornamental Gourds
aPPle GoUrd Unusual apple-shaped gourds.
Te 4 lb fruit is medium green with darker green
specks.Veryattractiveforfalldecorating,andpop-
ular dried and painted. (Not to be confused with
edible Tinda gourds, also sometimes called Apple
gourds.)#54108 Pkt (3 g, 15 seeds) $2.75
birdHoUSe GoUrd, bradSHawS 6 OG
95 days. For over 50 years, Dr. David Bradshaw
has been selecting the strongest and best-shaped
gourdsforPurpleMartin(Progne subis subis)bird-
houses.Tisspecies,thelargestAmericanswallow,
sufered a population crash in the 20th Century
due to the spread of European Starlings, and the
birdsnowrelyonhumansfornestinghouses.Itis
thought that without our assistance, Purple Mar-
tins would be in danger of extinction. Monitor
yourbirdhousestopreventtake-overbyaggressive,
non-native birds. Purple Martins eat mosquitoes
andmanyotherinsectpests.Tesprawlingplants
produceupto12gourdseach.#54109 Pkt (3 g,
22 seeds) $2.50new!
bUSHel GoUrd 130days.Largestgourdweof-
fer.Itisnotunusualforthemtogrowtooverthe
size of a bushel, especially if you trim them to 1
fruit per plant. Needs a long season to mature
plant as early as possible. Slate gray gourds make
excellent baskets when dried, as their shells are
stronger than other gourds. #54107 Pkt (3 g, 8
seeds) $2.75
corSica flat OG130days.[Introduced1992
by SESE.] Used in Peru for carving decorative
bowls, Attractive, round-fattened gourds 35
in. deep and 612 in. in diameter. Also decora-
tive in themselves, especially when dried with an
attached curvilinear stem. #54102 Pkt (2 g, 15
seeds) $2.50
eGG 6 OG (Cucurbita pepo) Old-timers put
thesesmallegg-shapedgourdsinneststoencour-
agehenstolaytheirown.Gourdsaregoose-eggsize
andsmaller(spaceplantsclosertogetherforsmaller
fruits).#54106 Pkt (0.75 g, 24 seeds) $2.50
ornamental GoUrdS, larGe mixed OG At-
tractive and useful mixture of large gourds sepa-
rately grown from seed to maintain purity, then
blendedtoincludevarietiessuchasBottle,Powder
Horn,Long-HandledDipper,HerculesClub,and
ItalianEdible.#54302 Pkt (3 g, 18 seeds) $2.40
ornamental GoUrdS, Small mixed OG(Cu-
curbita pepo) Attractive mixture of small gourds
separately grown from seed to maintain purity,
then blended. Includes varieties such as Apple,
Pear, Small Orange, Yellow-Warted, Flat-Striped,
andCrownofTorns.#54301 Pkt (3 g, 57 seeds)
$2.40
Edible Luffa Gourd Lufa cylindrical
lUffa (Chinese Vining Okra, Vegetable Sponge,
Dishcloth Gourd) 6 OG 65 days for edible
fruits,150daysforsponges.Teyounggourdsare
edibleandareeatenlikeokra,especiallythrough-
outpartsoftheSouth.Besteatenat1in.diameter
orless.(Tebug-resistantplantsareagreatzucchi-
nisubstitute!)Lefttomaturethedarkgreen1424
in. fruits look like huge angular okra pods. Tese
mayberetted(soakedinwatertosoftenwhilethe
softtissuebreaksdown).Oncerettingiscomplete,
they are cleaned and ready to use as sponges or
flters. Vines have pretty, bright yellow fowers.
#54501 Pkt (3 g, 20 seeds) $2.50
GourdsLagenaria siceraria unlessnoted
Cultural and Handling Notes:SeeCulturalNotesforwintersquash.
Gourd seeds are a few days longer to germinate than squash. Gourds
havemanyfewerinsectproblemsthansquash.Ifnotgrownontrellis,
spaceplants18in.apart,rows10ft.apart,toletvigorousvinessprawl!
Small gourds are best grown on a trellis to obtain best quality fruits.
Harvest when the fruit stem changes from green to yellow or yellow-
brown. Leave 4 in. of stem attached. Wash fruits gently with soapy
water,anddryinwell-ventilatedarea.Turnoftenfor34weeks,scrub
ofdiscoloredareas,thenwaxandshinetoaluster.
Elephant Garlic
Allium ampeloprasum
Culture: Cultural directions are described in our
4-page growing guide that is enclosed with bulb
shipments.Culinary Uses:Elephantgarlicismild
andsweetenoughtobeslicedrawandservedinsal-
adsorsteamedasavegetablewithbutterandbread
crumbs.Useittoimpartgarlicfavortomeats,veg-
etables,andsaladswithoutconcernaboutexcessive
garlicfavor.Telargeclovesareeasytopeel,grate,
dry, and prepare. Storage: Withstands tempera-
tures well below freezing and has a shelf life of at
least10monthswhenproperlystored.
elePHant Garlic 6 OG Individual cloves of
elephantgarlicgrowtoproducelargebulbsweigh-
ing lb or more (as large as a grapefruit). Tis
garlicismorecloselyrelatedtoleeks,andthefavor
is mild and sweet. Serve alone as a steamed veg-
etablewithbutterandbreadcrumbs,orbakeitin
theoven.Yieldbyweightis8:1undergoodcondi-
tions.Includesinformativegrowingguide.#65801
Starter Package (16 oz) $18.50 #65801A (40 oz)
$39.00
aSian temPeSt OG (Asiatic) [Originated in
Korea] Large bulbs with 810 cloves. Attractive
purple-stripedskins,withbrownandpurpleclove
wrappers.Fieryhotwheneatenraw,thetastemel-
lowswhenbaked.#65320 Starter Package (8 oz)
$12.50
bloSSom OG (Asiatic Turban) [Brought to
the U.S. by Greg Czarnecki from the Temple of
HeaveninBeijing,China.]Largebulbswithdark
stripes. Smooth and mild when baked, hot when
raw. A very early maturing turban type. #65324
Asiatic and Turban Garlic Allium sativum
Culture: Cultural instructions are included with your shipment of bulbs. Characteristics: Asiatic and
AsiaticTurbangarlicaretentativelyidentifedasanartichokesubtype.Unlikemostartichokestypes,the
stems are hardneck; however, in warm climates, they may revert to softneck.Very early maturing, they
sizewellevenwithouttheremovalofscapes(fowers).Asiaticgarlicoftenhasastripedskin.Itmatures
suddenlyandshouldbeharvestedassoonasthefrstleavesbegintoturnbrown,otherwisethebulbsmay
split open before harvest. Long scapes. Stores 46 months. Te favor is rich and creamy when lightly
baked,andveryhotandspicywhenraw.AsiaticTurbanistheearliestmaturinggarlic.Doesn'tstorefor
longusuallystartstosproutbeforefallplanting.Prettypurple-stripedwrappers,turban-shapedbulbs,
veryshortscape.Hardiness:recommendedforzones39. Starter packages: Asiaticgarlicissoldbyweight
ratherthanclovecount.Bulbsizevariesaccordingtocropconditions.Yourstarterpackageincludesafree
4-pagegrowingguidethatcoversperennialonionsandgarlic.
Blossom
Bradshaw Birdhouse Gourd
micHiHili73days.[1948]
Popularvariety.Large,up-
right,well-blanchedheads
(418in.)wrappedwith
dark-greenleaves.Flavoris
sweetandmild.Sowinearly
Julyforfallharvest.#22502 Pkt $1.99
wonG bok 6 75days.[Mandarinheirloom]Up-
right broad heads average 9 in. high 6 in. in
diameter.ShorterandmorecompactthanMichi-
hiliwithaslightmustardfavor.Keepswell.Leaves
arelight-greenwithawhiteheart.SowinJulyfor
fallharvest.Makesagoodcoleslaw.#22503 Pkt
$1.99
26 www.SouthernExposure.com Greens
2Greens2
Arugula (Roquette) Eruca sativa
Culture: Arugula is a cool-weather crop that re-
quires loose, rich, moist soil. Sow seeds in the
springassoonasthesoilcanbeworked,withsuc-
cessivesowings34weeksapart.Sowin.deep,
1in.apart,inrows812in.apart,thinningto46
in. apart. Packet: 1.5 g unless stated (about 750
seeds,sows30').
arUGUla OG 40 days. Distinc-
tive, sharp, peppery leaves are
bestharvestedwhen23in.long.
A nice accent for mixed salads.
Greens past their prime may
be lightly steamed with other
greenssuchasmustardorturnip
greens,orusedincreamedsoups.
#64101 Pkt $1.95; #64101C (7
g) $4.50; #64101E (28 g) $5.50
eVen Star winter arUGUla OG Freeze-hardy to
about6F.BredatEvenStarFarmformorethan10
yearstogrowfastandvigorouslywithlittlerain,soil
fertility,orcoddling.Excellentinopenfelds,green-
houses, or hoophouses. Dislikes poorly drained or
foodedsoils.#64102 Pkt (1 g) $2.50
Vates Collards
Michihili
caScade GlaZeCropfailure,backnextyear.
cHamPion OG 75 days. [VA/AES] A Vates
type collard with increased bolt-resistance, darker
blue-greenfoliage,andenhancedwinterhardiness.
Non-headingandproductive.#24105 Pkt $2.50;
#24105E (28 g) $7.50
eVen Star land race collardS OG Vigor-
ous,winter-hardycollardsselectedfortender,mild
favors;smallleavesaresweetenoughformesclun.
Nosusceptibilitytoautumnpowderymildew,and
toleranttoawiderangeofsoilsanddrainagecon-
ditions. Best for fall planting. #24110 Pkt (1 g)
$2.50
GeorGia Green (Georgia Southern, Creole)
6 OG [Pre-1880] Especially valuable variety for
the sandy soil of the Atlantic coast and in places
where it is difcult to grow cabbage successfully.
Itisresistanttoheatandfrost,andgrowswellon
poorsoil.Teopen,looseheadsarebestharvested
after frost when they are sweet and tender. 36 in.
tall plants. #24101 Pkt $2.25; #24101E (28 g)
$7.50
Green GlaZe 6 e 79days.[Introduced1820
byDavidLandreth.]Old-fashionedanduniqueva-
riety with smooth, bright green leaves. Heat- and
frost-resistant,slow-boltingandnon-heading.30
34 in. tall. Excellent resistance to cabbage worm
and cabbage looper. Recommended especially for
Southern and warm coastal states. Tin out any
dull-leaved of-type plants. #24102 Pkt $2.50;
#24102E (28 g) $8.50
morriS HeadinG 70days.Looseheavyheadswithdark
green,slightlysavoyedleaves.Slow-boltingplantsrange
from 1824 in. An old favorite with excellent favor.
#24103 Pkt $1.99
VarieGated 6 e80days.[1910,Floridafam-
ilyheirloom.SeedoriginallyfromafriendofWalt
Childs. Introduced 1999 by SESE.] More tender
than Green Glaze. Unusually, in about half the
plants, the green leaves become variegated when
theplantsbegintofower.Plantsturngreenagain
as the seeds mature. In Southern states where the
winter temperatures remain above 20F, plants
maylivefveyearsormoreanddevelopstems3in.
thick.#24106 Pkt $2.75
VateS 68days.[VA/AES.]Slow-boltingcollard
with large blue-green leaves on 32 in. tall plants.
Produces high-quality frost-resistant greens espe-
cially suited to the Mid-Atlantic and the South.
#24104 Pkt $1.99
wHite moUntain cabbaGe Unavailablefor2013.
Chinese Cabbage Brassica rapa var. chinensis &var.pekinensis
Culture:Similartocabbage.Ifgrowninspring,plantasearlyaspossibleasma-
tureheadswillrotindeepsummerheat.Seed Savers:CrosseswithChinesemus-
tard,broccoliraab,turnips,andsomerapeseed(canola).Isolatebyaminimumof
600ft.to1mileforhomeuse,orbymileforpureseed.
Collards Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Culture:Kaleandcollardsaremembersofthecabbagefamily,andhave
similarculturalrequirements(SeeCabbagesection).Teyarebothforms
of non-heading cabbage and are among the earliest forms of cultivated
cabbage. Both are exceptionally high in iron and in vitamins A and C.
Collardsaremoreheat-tolerantthancabbageandareusuallywinter-hardy
from Virginia southward. Kale is best grown as a spring, fall, or winter
vegetable.Tetasteofbothkaleandcollardsissweetendandenhancedby
frostsandcooltemperatures.Kaleandcollardsarebestcooked,butyoung
greensgrownincoolweatheraregoodinsalads.Harvest:Clipindividual
leaves before they are 12 in. long. Old leaves become tough and stringy.
Diseases and Pests:Seedcabbagesection.CabbagewormscanbecontrolledwithbT.Pickharlequinbugs
ofspring-sowncropsorstartnewcropsinlatesummer.Seed Savers:SeeBroccolisection.Packet:2g
unlessotherwisestated(about625seeds)sows55ft.directseededor230ft.astransplants.
Alternative Greens & Dual Crops
Inadditiontothegreenslistedhere,sweet
potatoes,amaranth,andallsquashhaveleaves
canbecookedandeaten.Werecommendusing
youngleavesandshoottipsofsquashplants.
Buckwheat(covercrop)leavescanbeeatenraw
insalads.Amaranthsvaryintaste:werecom-
mendMayoIndiangrainamaranthforrawand
cookedgreens.Manyherbsworkwellinsalads,
includingroselle,saladburnet,anise-hyssop,sor-
rel,chives,cilantro,dill,borage,&basil.
Champion Collards
Chicory & Radicchio
Cichorium intybus
Culture:SeeEndive(Escarole)onpage27.
cataloGna cHicory OG 55 days. Tis well-
knownItalianchicoryhasgreen,deeplycutdan-
delion-likeleaveswithlightgreenmid-ribs.More
upright than the frillier varieties, it grows up to
16 in. tall, but is best harvested when smaller.
#61501 Pkt (1 g, 750 seeds) $2.25
Verona red radiccHio 6 OG 85 days.
[NamedfortheItalianregionwhereitoriginated.]
Beautifulredleavesandwhitestalks.Zestyfavor
develops best in cool weather. Normally planted
in mid-summer for fall harvest, can withstand
lightfrosts.#61602 Pkt (1 g, 450 seeds) $2.25
27 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Greens
larkS tonGUe Unavailablefor2013.
Premier 60days.Whenover-wintered,thevig-
orousplantsremaincompactwhiledevelopingnew
growing points on the main stem. Tis results in
higherleafproductionforspringharvest.Plantsre-
sistbolting34weekslonger.Smooth,darkgreen
leaveshavescallopededges.#25105 Pkt $1.99
red rUSSian OG (Brassica napus) 40 days.
Beautifulplantsgrow2ft.tall.Mild,tenderleaves
have purple-pink veins lightly tinged with purple
on the margins. In cold weather the leaves turn
reddish-purple and are very attractive. Less cold-
hardy(15F)thanmostkales.#25102 Pkt $1.99;
#25102E (28 g) $5.50
Siberian OG(Brassica napus var. pabularia)55
days.Goodbasickale,2430in.tall,tenderleaves
are light green and rufed, thick white stems.
#25108 Pkt $2.35
SqUireUnavailablefor2013.
VateS OG55days.[SelectedfromDwarfBlue
CurledScotchbytheVA/AES.]Plantedspringor
fall. Overwinters well in the Mid-Atlantic. Resis-
tanttoyellowingduetofrostorheat.Veryfavor-
ful, best when steamed, and fresh salads. #25101
Pkt $2.35; #25101E (28 g) $7.50
Creasy Greens
Vates Kale
Red Russian Kale
belle iSle (Upland Cress) 6 OG (Barbarea
verna) 50 days. [17th c. Portuguese sailors ship-
wreckedonCanada'sBelleIslesurvivedthewinter
thankstothesegreens.]Atraditionalwintergreen
acrosstheMountainSouth.Darkgreenleavesare
highinvitaminC.Transplantorsowanytime,but
best sown in late summer for winter greens. Te
yellow blossoms help nourish ladybugs, syrphids,
and other benefcial insects. #71307 Pkt (2 g,
1250 seeds) $2.50
creaSy GreenS (Upland Cress, Winter Cress)
6 (Barbarea verna) 50 days. An old favorite. As
easy to grow as spinach indoors or out. #71217
Pkt (2 g, 1250 seeds) $2.10
cUrly creSS (Garden Cress) 6 (Lepidium
sativum) 30 days. Use the young leaves of this
mustardfamilymemberforaddingzingtosalads.
#71218 Pkt (2 g, 1330 seeds) $2.10
watercreSS 6 (Nasturtium ofcinale) Best
sown spring through mid-summer. Rich in vita-
mins and used in salads for mustard-like favor.
Transplanttoacoolstreamofpurecleanwateror
grow in pots and add fresh water daily. Can also
be grown in trays with just enough water to foat
the crowns. Needs partial shade in hot weather.
#71219 Pkt (0.5 g, 2740 seeds) $2.25
Cress
Culture:Aquickgrowingcool-weathervegetable,cresshasmany
forms. Plant upland cress and curly cress in late summer or early
fall in moist but well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.
Broadcastseed(orplantinrows7in.apart)andcoververylightly
withsoilorcompost.Seedcantake2weekstoemerge.
eVen Star SmootH kale OG Hardy kale
bredforwintersurvival(6F).Smooth,blue-green
leaves are slightly lobed. Flavor is more delicate
than most kales. Leaves best harvested between 2
in.(formesclun)and9in.(forcooking).Tolerant
ofblack-legpathogen;bestplantedinwell-drained
soilsinfall.#25110 Pkt (1 g) $2.50
HanoVer Salad (Spring) (Brassica napus) 30
days.Extraearly,fast-growingSiberianvarietywith
large,smoothleaves.Usedfreshithasastrongbut
good favor, mild when steamed. Harvest leaves
whensmallandtender.Bestforearlyspringbefore
othervarietiesmature.#25104 Pkt $1.99
lacinato 6 OG60days.Darkgreenheirloom
kale from Tuscany that dates back to the 1700s.
Sometimes called dinosaur kale, Italians call
it cavolo lacinato, or curly kale. It is sweet and
deliciousandsohardyitcanbeharvestedundera
footofsnow.#25106 Pkt $2.35; #25106E (28 g)
$7.50
lacinato rainbow mix OG [Frank Morton
ofWildGardenSeed]Lacinatocrossedwithared
kale looks like Red Russian with Lacinato's nar-
rower leaves, and other variations! Color is most
vividincoolweather.Evenmorewinterhardythan
theoriginal.#25109 Pkt $2.35; #25109E (28 g)
$7.50
Endive (Escarole)
Cichorium endiva
Culture: Endiveisgrownlikelettuceandissens-
tivetohotweather.Tinplantsto812in.apartin
rows18in.apart.Maybeblanchedin3weeksby
tyinguptheouterwrapperleaves,butmustremain
dry inside the wrapper. Blanching increases crisp-
ness, tenderness, and removes bitterness caused
by hot weather. For prolonged harvest, dig plants
inlatefallwithrootballintactandstoreatabout
50Finarootcellar.
broad-leaVed bataVian (Full Heart Escarole) 6
OG 90days.[1934.AASwinner.]Large,broad,dark-
greenouterleavesencloseround,deep1216in.heads
which are well-blanched, creamy-white, and buttery.
#61101 Pkt (1 g, 600 seeds) $2.25
Kale Brassica oleracea var. acephala and Brassica napus
Culture:Amemberofthecabbagefamilywithsimilarculturalrequirementstocollardsandcabbage(see
Collardssection).Seed Savers: Brassica napuscrosseswithrutabagaandsomerapeseed(canola).Packet:2
gunlessotherwisestated(about625seeds)sows55ft.directseededor230ft.astransplants.
Curly Cress
Belle Isle
28 www.SouthernExposure.com Greens
Red Giant
Dark Green Italian
cHineSe tHick-Stem mUStard OG Superb
winter-hardymustardfromEvenStarFarm.Suc-
culent, mild mustard with an enlarged midrib.
Great favor raw or cooked. Hardy to 6F. Good
toleranceofpoorsoildrainage.Bestforfallplant-
ing.#27105 Pkt (1 g) $2.50
early miZUna OG (B. rapa japonica) 37 days.
Extremely mild, yet defnitely a mustard favor.
Tastesgreatinsaladsevenforthosethatdislikethe
spicinessoftenassociatedwithrawmustards.Also
an excellent cooking green. Delicate, frilly greens
are frost tender, so not recommended for late fall
crops.#27104 Pkt $1.99; #27104E (28 g) $5.50
eVen Star tender tat OG Another great
EvenStarhardywintervariety,thisonebredfrom
TendergreenandTatSoi.Larger,moretender,and
moreuprightthanregularTatSoi,andmuchhar-
dier. Leaves are dark green when small, lighter as
theygrow.Bestplantedinfall. #27109 Pkt (1 g)
$2.50
Mustard Greens Brassica juncea and Brassica rapa
Culture: Tis nutritious cool weather crop shares cultural requirements with
members of the cabbage family. (See Cabbage section.) Direct sow in. deep
in spring, summer, and early fall. Tin to 812 in. apart in rows 1012 in. apart.
Keep well watered. Seed Savers: Brassica rapa crosses with Chinese cabbage, broc-
coli raab, turnips, and some rapeseed (canola). Isolate by a minimum of 600 ft.
to 1 mile for home use. For pure seed isolate varieties by mile. Packet:
2gunlessotherwisestated(1050seeds)sows90' .
Horned mUStard OG
41 days. As the lightly-frilled,
brightgreenleavesgrow,asmall
horn emerges from the stem.
Tetenderleavesarespicywhen
raw but mild when cooked.
Texas growerTim Miller grows
thismustardfallthroughspringinhishotclimate.
#27110 Pkt $2.25 new!
new Star mUStard OG ColdhardyEvenStar
mustard,bestplantedforfall.Lovely,unique,fern-
leafed mustard. Very pungent raw, milder when
cooked. Heavy leaves and petioles grow to 24 in.
most falls and winters; plants can grow 36 in. if
spaced wide and left to grow until April. Leaves
willgetdamagedbelow12F,butplantsarehardy
toatleast6F.#27107 Pkt (1 g) $2.50
old faSHioned raGGed edGe 6 42days.An
oldfavoritethatproducesfnequalitysaladgreens.
Leaves are long, narrow, deeply cut, and rufed.
ApopularmustardinVirginiaandtheCarolinas.
Toughitboltsearlyithasthebestfavor.#27101
Pkt $2.05
red Giant OG 43 days. A beautiful mustard
from Japan, Red Giant has well-savoyed leaves,
predominately reddish-purple with an undercoat
of deep green. Good cold tolerance and strong
mustardfavor.Moreinsect-resistantthanotherva-
rieties.#27102 Pkt $2.25; #27102E (28 g) $5.50
SoUtHern Giant cUrled 6 OG45days.[Pre-
1880] An old Southern favorite. Leaves are large,
bright green, with attractively curled leaf edges.
Tis variety is used for late sowings, has cold tol-
erance, and good bolting resistance. #27103 Pkt
$2.25; #27103E (28 g) $5.50
tatSoi OG(B. rapa narinosa) 43days.Rosettes
ofdark,thickgreen,oval-shapedleaves.Temost
cold-hardy (22F) commonly available mustard.
Very attractive, good for all seasons, and long-
lasting.Excellentforstir-fryorsalads.#22601 Pkt
$2.25; #22601E (28 g) $5.50
tokyo bekana OG(B. rapa)44days.Greatsal-
admustardfast-growingplantsmakeenormous
looseheadsoflightgreen,rufedleaves.Verymild
almostlettuce-likeinfavorwithgoodfrosttol-
erance.#22505 Pkt $2.50
wHite-Stemmed Pak cHoi OG45days.Ten-
der, light green, spoon-shaped leaves with thick,
whiteribs.1418in.tall.Crispandmild,greatfor
Asian cooking. Cold-resistant, continues to grow
overalongperiodoftime.#22504 Pkt $2.25
dark Green italian (Plain Leaf ) 6 OG(var.
neapolitanum) 78 days. [Introduced by 1807.]
Plaininappearancebutfancyintaste,thiscelery-
leafvarietyisthebest-favoredvariety.Excellentfor
dried parsley. Good greenhouse variety, as aphid
controliseasierduetoitswidestraightleaves.Less
cold-hardy than curley types #37101 Pkt $1.99;
#37101E (28 g) $5.50
foreSt Green OG 75 days. Leaves are deeply
and closely curled. Flavor is better than most
curled varieties. Upright foliage helps keep leaves
clean. Bunches well. Holds well in heat and
drought without discoloration. Use for garnishes
andfavoring.#37102 Pkt $1.99
moSS cUrled ParSley 6 OG 7085 days.
[Pre-1865] Vigorous, high-yielding, and very
uniform. Dark green leaves are so thickly curled
thattheplantresemblesmoss.#37103 Pkt $1.99;
#37103E (28 g) $5.50
Parsley Petroselinum crispum
Culture:Parsleyseedgerminatesveryslowly,requiring34weeks,andsoisbeststartedindoors.Itcan
besowndirectlyoutsideinearlyspringbeforeweedsaregrowingfast:sowseedsin.deep,andthinto
612in.Keepwellwatered.Soakingseedinwaterfor24hourswillspeedgermination.Marklocation
withradishseed.(Fastgerminationprocedure:Plantseedinasmallfatofsoilorplantingmedium.Place
fatinazip-lockbag,andfreezefor1224hours.Removefromfreezerandkeepmoistuntilseedbegins
togerminate.)Seed Savers:Isolatebyaminimumofmileforhomeuse.Forpureseedisolatebyto
1mile.Packet:2g(appox.9001350seeds,dependingonvariety)sows3570ft.
Tatsoi
Early Mizuna
29 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Greens
Bloomsdale Spinach
Red Malabar Spinach
Rainbow Chard
Rapa Brassica oleracea
Culture:Seecollardssection.
eVen Star american raPa OGMildcousinto
kaleandcollards.Smooth,wide,blue-greenleaves
can be harvested young for salads or larger for
cooking.Sweet,delicatefavor.AnEvenStarvari-
etybredforfallplanting,hardyplantscanhandle
to6F.Vigorousanddiseaseresistant.Pkt #25501
(1 g, 300 seeds) $2.50
Spinach Spinacea oleracea
Culture: Spinach does well with a combination of
cool weather, short days, high soil fertility, ample
water,andneutralpH(6.57.5).Sprinklesomelime-
stoneintherowasyouplantifyouthinkthesoilis
tooacidic.Sowseedin.deepdirectlyintothegar-
denassoonasthegroundcanbeworked,andthinto
46in.apartinrows810in.apart.Successionplant-
ingscanbemadeevery2weeks.Temperaturesabove
60Fforthefrst6weeksofgrowthmayincreasethe
tendencytobolt.Mulchthesoiltoreduceboltingbykeepingtherootscool.Asspringheatsupplantsget
smallerandlesssweetand bolt faster. Fall Planting: High summer temperaturescan killsmall seedlings,
sowaituntilamonthbeforefrstfallfrosttosow.Fallplantingsgiveamoresustainedharvestthanspring
plantings.Spinachgrowninfrostyweatherhasthelargestandsweetestleaves.Somevarietiestolerate0F
andover-wintertoproduceexcellentspringcrops.Pests:Forfallcrops,sowseed23timesasthicktohelp
spinachsurvivegrasshoppers.Seed Savers:Growonlyonevarietyorisolatebymileforhomeuse.For
pureseedisolateby1mile.Packet:5g(about475seeds)sows40ft.
bloomSdale 6 OG 47 days. [Pre-1908] One
of the most popular spinach varieties, favored by
chefs. Crinkled glossy dark-green leaves. With-
standsheatorcoldandisslowtobolt.#67105 Pkt
$2.10; #67105E (28 g) $5.50
lonG StandinG bloomSdale 6 OG 42 days.
[Pre-1915]Afully-savoyedorcrinkledvarietywith
dark green leaves. Most heat-tolerant variety we
ofer, very dependable, and the most full-favored
varietyforsaladuse.Haswithstoodwinterlowsto
0F.#67102 Pkt $2.50; #67102E (28 g) $6.25
lUcUllUS 6 50days.[~1914.Namedafterthe
RomangeneralLuciusLucullus(pronouncedlu-
kul-us) who was renowned for his splendid ban-
quets.] Large, pale green leaves with thick white
stems and heavily crumpled leaves. #32101 Pkt
$1.99; #32101E (28 g) $5.50
rainbow (Five Color Silverbeet) OG60days.
OriginallyfromAustralia,amulticoloredrainbow
ofplantsinshadesofred,orange,pink,yellow,and
creamy white. #32951 Pkt $2.50; #32951E (28
g) $6.50
rUby red (Rhubarb Chard) OG 55 days. A
beautiful addition to any garden, worth growing
forthecoloralone.Foliageisdarkgreenonruby-
red stalks. More frost tolerant than other chards,
plants are especially striking in cold weather.
#32102 Pkt $2.05; #32102E (28 g) $5.50
Swiss Chard Beta vulgaris var. cicla
AfewplantsofSwisschardwillprovidealargesupplyofgreensthroughoutthespring,summer,andfall.
Canwithstandlightfrosts;mulchingaroundplantsmayhelpplantsoverwinterinareaswithmildwinters.
Plantedfromearlytolatespring,oragaininthefall.Culture:Sowseedsto3in.deepandthinto1216
in.apart.Harvest:Clipofleavesnearthebaseoftheplant.Preparation:Excellentwhenstir-fried,or
usedincreamedsoupsorquiche.Freezeswell.Greenhouse Notes:Swisschardisanidealplantforgreen-
houses,whereitmaybegrownasaperennial.Pests:IntheSoutheast,blisterbeetlesmayattackchardin
mid-summer.Pickofbeetles(weargloves!),orpullupplantsandwaittoreplantforfall.Seed Savers:
Isolatevarietiesbyaminimumofmileforhomeuse.Forpureseedisolateby1mile.Willcrossread-
ilywithbeets.Packet:4g(about200seeds)sows25ft.
winter bloomSdale 6 OG 47days.Adapted
forlatesummerandearlyfallplantingsandover-
wintering.Teslow-boltingplantsareresistantto
blue mold, blight, and mosaic. Dark green, well-
savoyedleaves.#67103 Pkt $2.35; #67103E (28
g) $5.75back!
Summer Spinach
new Zealand 6 (Tetragonia expansa)62days.
[IntroducedfromNewZealandin1772.]Aheat-
anddrought-tolerantspinachsubstitutewithsoil
requirements similar to spinach. Greens are best
cooked.Seedshouldbesoaked424hoursbefore
plantingtospeedgermination.#68601 Pkt (6 g,
66 seeds) $2.25
red malabar 6 OG(Basella alba var. rubra)
70 days. Tese Asian greens are a great summer
substituteforspinach.Tefeshyleavesandstems
arehighinvitaminsAandC.Excellentforsalads,
stirfries,andthickeningsummersoups.Germina-
tion is slow (1012 days at 80F) so plant extra,
or start indoors 36 weeks before transplanting.
Growsbestwithtrellising:agoodtechniqueisto
plant next to pea trellises and let them take over
as the peas fnish. Tin to 1218 in. apart. Will
re-growevenifseverelycutback.Self-sowsreadily.
#68301 Pkt (1 g, 36 seeds) $2.50 Limited sup-
ply order early.
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Hardy Winter Greens Mixon
p.79andBrettGrohsgal's
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Ruby Red Chard
Orach Atriplex hortensis
Culture:Directseedat2in.spacingafterfrostfor
summerandfallharvest.Tinto9in.,harvesting
thinnings.
maGenta maGic OG Te deepest, darkest red of
all the orach varieties available, a lively addition
toanysalad.Pickedyoungitistender,andmany
growersuseitintheirmesclunmixes.Slightlyspicy
upright growing plant holds its favor even as the
plantsmatureinsummerheat.#59101 Pkt (0.5 g,
60 seeds) $2.25
30 www.SouthernExposure.com Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce
early PUrPle Vienna 6 OG60days.[Pre-1860
(fromAustria?)]Morefavorfulandslightlylarger
thanWhiteVienna,andourgardentrialshaveshown
ittobeslightlymoreresistanttothecabbageworm.
#26101 Pkt $1.99; #26101E (28 g) $5.50
GiGant winter 6 130 days. [Czechoslo-
vakian heirloom reselected by E. M. Meader at
UNH. Introduced 1989 by SESE.] Excellent for
winter storage, and can remain in the garden all
winter in warmer areas, especially if protected
withmulch.Typicallygrows810in.indiameter,
yet remains tender. Has grown up to 62 lbs, but
1520lbsismorenormal.Usedfreshorcookedat
anysizefromsmalltolarge.Leavesoflargeplants
canbeeatenlikekale.Resistanttorootmaggots.
#26201 Pkt $2.95
Gigant Winter
American Flag
Early Purple Vienna
LettuceLactuca sativa
Culture:Lettuceisacool-weathercropthatthrivesinthetemperaturerange6065F,andifthoroughly
hardened,most varietiessurvivetemperaturesaslowas20F. Cold-adaptedvarieties surviveevenlower
temperatures.Seedgerminatesbestatabout75F.Lettuceseedwillgerminateattemperaturesaslowas
40
o
F.Earlyspringplantingsshouldbemadeashardenedtransplantsfromseedstartedonemonthbefore
settingoutdoors.Laterplantingscanbedirect-seeded.Sowseedin.deepandthinto1016in.apart
dependingonthevariety.Loose-leafvarietiesmaybeplantedmorecloselybutgoodaircirculationshould
bemaintainedaroundtheplants.Soilshouldbecoolandmoistduringgermination.Germination Notes:
Attemperatureover80Flettucewilloftenfailtogerminate.Lettucecanbeplantedduringhotweather
iftheseedsaregerminatedintherefrigeratorfor46days.Anothermethodistosoakseedin10%bleach
for 2 hours at 4060F followed by 4 water rinses. Tis enhances germination speed and quality. One
moremethodistokeepsoilcoolwithburlaporboards;removecoverpromptlyaftergermination(34
days)tokeepgrasshoppersandotherpestsfromenjoyingthetendersprouts!Bolt Resistance:Resistance
toboltingishighestwithloose-leaflettuce,followedinorderbyromaine,butterhead,bibb,andcrisphead.
Lettuceboltsmorereadilyifexposedtotemperaturesbelow50Fduringthe2-to3-leafstage(thefrst3
weeksaftergermination).Tus,earlyspringlettuceisbeststartedindoorsandtransplantedoutatleast3
weeksaftersowing.Beforethedaysbecomehot,mulchtheplantstokeeptheroottemperaturecool.In
deepsummerheatit'sdifculttomaturequalitylettuceheadsbecomesmallerandlesssweetatthat
timeofyear,cucumberandtomatosaladsaretheeasiest!Harvest and Flavor Notes:Teglucosecontent
oflettuceharvestedinthemorningmaybe2timesgreaterthanlettuceharvestedintheearlyafternoon.
Forbestqualityandmaximumsweetnessharvestby78a.m.,especiallyinsummer.Greenhouse Note:
Useheat-tolerantlooseleaforbibbtypes.Insect Pests and Diseases:Inthegreenhouse,controlaphidsby
meansofladybugs,stickyyellowtrapsorbyinsecticidalsoap.Maintaingoodaircirculationaroundplants
to reduce disease. Maturity Dates: Dates are from direct seeding. Subtract 1520 days for dates from
transplanting.Seed Savers:Isolatevarietiesbyaminimumof12ft.forhomeuse.Forpureseedisolate
varietiesaminimumof2550ft.Packet:0.5gunlessstated(about400625seeds,dependingonvariety)
sows30ft.direct-seededor175ft.astransplants.
KohlrabiBrassica oleracea var. gongylodes
Kohlrabiisgrownforitsbulbousstemanditsleaveswhichcanbeeatenrawinsalads,orcooked.Kohl-
rabistoresverywellwhenrefrigerated.Culture:Growkohlrabiinthespringorfallsinceitdoesbestin
coolweather.Sowseedin.deeptobethinnedto5in.apart
inrows12in.apart.SeeCabbagesectionforadditionalcultural
notes.Harvest: Whenrootsare2in.indiameterorsmallerex-
ceptasnoted.Solar Greenhouse Notes:Anyvarietyofkohlrabi
doeswellinthesolargreenhouseinthespring,fall,andwinter.
Purplevarietieshavemorefavor,arelesssusceptibletocracking
ofthebulb,andaremoreinsecttolerant,butgrowmoreslowly.
Insects and Disease:Fairlyresistanttoinsectsanddisease.Cab-
bagewormscanbecontrolledwithBt.Seed Savers:SeeBroccoli
section.Packet:4gunlessstated(about1275seeds)sows135ft.
LeeksAllium ampeloprasum
Leeks are biennial members of the onion family
grownfortheirdelicateonionfavorinsoupsand
salads.Cultural Notes:Cultureofleeksissimilar
tothatofonions,butleeksareeasiertogrow.(See
Onion cultural notes.) Sow seed indoors in fats
612weeksbeforesettingouttransplants26in.
apart in rows 18 in. apart. Leeks require loose,
fertilesoilkeptwellwateredthroughthegrowing
season.Blanchstalksbyhillingupsoilaroundthe
stalksastheygrow.Packet:3g(about1100seeds)
sows40ft.direct-seededor120ft.astransplants.
american flaG (Broad London) OG130days.Te
standard variety for home gardens. Stems average
1810in.,well-blanchedfromthebaseupward.
Goodvarietyforoverwintering,hardytoatleast10F.
#66401 Pkt $2.10
kinG ricHard OG75days.Earlyleekslenderand
tall(112in.).Bestforsummerandearlyfallhar-
vestbeforefrostsdropbelow20F.#66402 Pkt $2.35
kinG SieG OG84days.[StablecrossofKingRich-
ard and Siegfried, from grower Beth Rathgorshek.]
Short,thickshanks(36in.)withblue-greenleaves.
Goodvarietyforoverwintering.#66403 Pkt $2.35;
#66403D (14 g) $6.50
Perennial leekS Seepage38.
Lettuce Mix
wild Garden lettUce mix OG More than
60diferentvarietiesoflettucefromWildGarden
Seedsahugevarietyofcolors,shapes,sizes,and
textures, all together in one packet! Instant diver-
sityforsaladmixesorforgardenerswantingtotry
itall.#62951 Pkt $2.50; #62951C (7 g) $5.50
Jericho
31 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Lettuce
Forellenschluss
Sweet Valentine
Romaine (Cos) Lettuce
Romaine lettuce produces upright, elongated tall
heads with thick succulent ribs and distinctively fa-
vored long thick crinkled leaves. Moderately tolerant
of heat and shade, romaine does best in a loose fertile
soil, and is the most nutritious type of lettuce.
coSmo Cropfailure,backnextyear!
forellenScHlUSS 6 OG 58 days. Translated as
SpeckledTrout,thisAustrianlettucehasgorgeous
green leaves with maroon markings. Crispy leaves
withthickmidribs.Growsquicklyincoldweather
butwillboltinheat.Holdsitsexcellentfavoreven
afteritstartstobolt.#62705 Pkt $2.10
JericHo OG60days.[Israeliintroduction]Bred
fordesertheat,Jerichothrivesinourhotsummers.
Tetall(24in.),heavy,light-greenheadsretaintheir
sweetnessevenwhenotherlettuceshavegonebitter.
Good tipburn resistance, A favorite among market
growers.#62706 Pkt $2.50; #62706C (7 g) $5.50
ParriS iSland coS OG68days.[1952,named
afterParrisIsland,SC.]ParrisIslandCoshassteadily
gained in popularity since its introduction. It has
resistance to tipburn, tolerance to mosaic, and is
medium-to-slow-bolting.1012in.headsofslightly
savoyed leaves with a creamy white heart. #62702
Pkt $2.10; #62702C (7 g) $5.50
roUGe dHiVer (Red Winter) 6 OG62days.
[French heirloom ca. 1840] Red and green leaves
withdeepredtips,formssemi-openromaineheads
with good favor. Does best in cooler weather.
We've had excellent quality overwintering it under
row cover here in Virginia. #62707 Pkt $2.10;
#62707C (7 g) $5.50
Sweet Valentine OG55days.Sweetestlettuce
we ofer. Heads hold long into the heat without
bolting. Te extremely deep-red leaves are slightly
smallerthanothercosvarieties.#62112 Pkt $2.50;
#62112C (7 g) $5.50
Bibb (Butterhead) Lettuce
Bibb lettuce is more tolerant of hot weather than
crisphead lettuce. As a group it is best for cooler re-
gions, with some notable exceptions. Intermediate
in nutritional value, it has small loose green heads
with blanched yellow interiors and thin, soft-textured
leaves.
bUttercrUncH OG55days.[1963,AASwin-
ner.] A reliable variety for garden, market, and
greenhouse use. Dark green leaves and compact
heads.Holdswellunderheatandstress,goodbolt
resistance. #62302 Pkt $2.10; #62302C (7 g)
$5.50
caPitan OG 62 days. Tis Dutch variety was
judged the best Boston-type lettuce in the 1983
Rodale Research Center trials. Excellent heat and
cold tolerance plus resistance to lettuce mosaic
virus. 5 oz loose, light green heads. Nice buttery
favor. Recommended with consistent high praise
fromourcustomers,oneofourpersonalfavorites.
#62303 Pkt $2.50
ScHweitZerS meScHer bibb 6 OG 50 days.
[1700s. Introduced 1986 by SESE. Brought to
theU.S.fromAustriaintheearly1900sandsince
maintainedasaSchweitzerfamilyheirloom.]Best
grown in cool weather, forms small tight crisp
headsofgreenleavesringedwithred.Excellentfa-
vorandappearance.#62305 Pkt $2.50
SPeckled bibb 6 OG43days.Agreat-tasting
lettuce for any season. Holds longer in the heat
thanSloboltorButtercrunch,yetstillgrowsquick-
ly in cool weather. Attractive light green leaves
arespottedwithreddots.Crispyheadsoftenself-
blanchinthecenter.#62309 Pkt $2.50
tom tHUmb 6 OG 48 days. [Pre-1850] Space-
savingminiaturebutterhead.Apple-sizedheadcan
be used whole in individual salads.Tender leaves
aremedium-greenandcrumpled.Popularinsome
restaurants.#62307 Pkt $2.50
yUGoSlaVian red bUtterHead 6 OG 58 days.
[Heirloom from a peasant family in Marburg,
Yugoslavia (now Slovenia). Introduced 1987 by
SESE.]Red-tingedleavesformheads10in.across.
Teinteriorleavesarequitepretty:creamyyellow-
green dappled with red. Succulent with a buttery
favor.#62308 Pkt $2.50
Speckled Bibb
Tom Thumb
Schweitzer's Mescher Bibb
Capitan
Buttercos Lettuce
Buttercos lettuce has the characteristics of both bibb
and romaine.
winter denSity OG 58 days. [English vari-
ety] 8 in. heads are compact, dense, and upright.
Ahigh-qualitylettucewithexcellentcoldtolerance.
Doeswellforusingreenhouseorgarden.#62802
Pkt $2.50; #62802C (7 g) $5.50
Extend Your Lettuce Season: Begin lettuce pro-
ductionearlyandkeepitgoinglaterintheseason
by covering plants with a row cover blanket (p.
80). Extend your harvest into early summer with
this technique: plant tall vegetables in east-west
rows and plant heat-resistant lettuce in the shade
ofthenorthsideoftherows.Cornplantedinrows
4ft.apartorpolebeansonafenceortrellisisideal.
Interplanting lettuce with bush squash also gives
goodresults.Mulchthelettucewell,keepwellwa-
tered,andenjoy!
Parris Island Cos
32 www.SouthernExposure.com Lettuce
Crisphead & Batavian
Lettuce
Crisphead lettuce is the most popular type, appreciated
for its tightly folded blanched crisp leaves, though it's
less nutritious than other types. Because it is harder
to grow to perfection, we ofer varieties that are more
adapted for hot regions. Crisphead lettuce should be
set out early in the season since it requires a long cool
season. If heads have not formed by late spring, shad-
ing with cheesecloth or screening is recommended.
anUenUe OG 50 days. [1987, U. of Hawaii.
Anuenue is Hawaiian for rainbow (pronounced
ah-nu-ee-nu-ee).] Seed is able to germinate at
higher soil temperatures (above 80F). Resembles
acrispheadlettucewithbrightglossygreenleaves.
Heat-tolerant and bolt-resistant. Recommended
foralllettucegrowingseasons.#62506 Pkt $2.50;
#62506C (7 g) $5.50
loma OG 49 days. Small, dense heads with
good heat resistance. Te crisp, crunchy leaves
areapplegreenandfrilly.Afavoriteofmanymar-
ket growers. #62509 Pkt $2.50; #62509C (7 g)
$5.50 new!
Sierra OG54days.Anopen-headedbatavian
crisphead lettuce with excellent resistance to bot-
tomrotandtip-burn.Leavesareglossygreenwith
reddishveins.Growsinopenfashionatfrst,form-
ing a compact head at maturity. Very tasty, crisp,
andjuicy.Holdswellunderhighheat.#62503 Pkt
$2.50; #62503C (7 g) $5.50
tenniS ball OG 55 days. [Pre-1804. Grown
byJefersonatMonticello.]Medium-sizedBoston-
typeheadswithlightgreenleaves,yellow-greenat
thebase.Black-seeded.Bestgrownasaspringlet-
tuce.#62505 Pkt $2.50
Loose-Leaf Lettuce
Loose-leaf lettuce is a non-heading type of lettuce, sec-
ond to romaine in nutritional value, and generally
the easiest type for gardeners to grow. As a group it is
the most forgiving of poor soil, is generally more heat-
tolerant, and contains the largest diversity of attractive
heirlooms.
aUStralian yellow OG 54 days. Beautiful, light
yellow-greenleavesgrowrapidlytoformlargecrin-
kledleavesonplants,1216in.indiameter.Mod-
erate bolt resistance. Tender texture with slightly
sweet, good favor. Highly recommended spring
lettuce.#62101 Pkt $2.50
black-Seeded SimPSon 6 OG 49 days. [~1850]
An old standard and one of the earliest loose-leaf
types. Good for early spring planting for the frst
lettuceoftheseasonbutqualitydeclinesinheator
lateplantings.Stillapopularvariety.#62102 Pkt
$2.10; #62102C (7 g) $5.50
bronZe arrow 6OG60days.[CaliforniaHeir-
loom] Very attractive large oakleaf-shaped leaves
with a reddish-brown tips. High yields, cut and
comeagain,slowtobolt,deliciousfavor.#62803
Pkt $2.50
cracoVienSiS 6 OG 65 days. [Eastern European
heirloom. Te fat fower stalks were traditionally
peeled and eaten as red celtuce.] Fast-growing
openheadsofbuttery,maroon-tippedgreenleaves.
Bestplantedinspringorfall.#62113 Pkt $2.50
deer tonGUe (Matchless) 6 OG 54 days.
Upright, loose heads with excellent sweet favor
and crisp texture. Has slightly savoyed, triangu-
lar, round-tipped leaves with a succulent mid-rib.
Moderate bolt resistance. One of our favorites.
#62103 Pkt $2.50; #62103C (7 g) $5.50
deVilS tonGUe OG [Bred by Frank Morton of
WildGardenSeed.Blackandwhiteseedsfromthe
multiplebreedinglines.]Looseheadswithtapering
leaves. Tick leaves with buttery texture. Intense
darkred/purplecolorcomesoutbestinspringand
fallduringcoldweather.#62105 Pkt $2.50
drUnken woman OG 55 days. Gorgeous bright
greenleaveswithrufedalmostfringededges
indeepbronze.Crisptexture,verybeautifulwith
sweet taste. Slow to bolt. #62801 Pkt $2.50;
#62801C (7 g) $5.50
oakleaf 6 OG45days.[~1771]Tightcluster
of oakleaf-shaped leaves. Bolt-resistant and bitter-
freelongerthanmanyothervarieties.Tisoldstan-
dardisoftenundervaluedbutisaprovenperformer
and a good summer variety. #62106 Pkt $2.10;
#62106C (7 g) $5.50
Pablo bataVian Wine-red lettuce with hints
of deep green, beautiful enough to use as an or-
namental. Loose heads, sweet favor. #62111 Pkt
$2.25
red deer tonGUe OG 58 days. Fine Deer
Tongue quality with red-tinged leaves. #62104
Pkt $2.10; #62104C (7 g) $5.50
red SailS OG 45 days. [1985. AAS winner.]
Early producer. Slow to develop bitterness when
compared to red varieties, but average compared
to green ones. Crinkled leaves; maroon-red color
intensifes as leaves mature. #62107 Pkt $2.50;
#62107C (7 g) $5.50
red Salad bowl OG 55 days. Big, beautiful,
wine-red leaves, like Salad Bowl only red. Excellent
fallvariety.#62301 Pkt $2.10; #62301C (7 g) $5.50
Salad bowl OG 40 days. [1952. AAS winner.]
Large looseleaf lettuce with long frilly leaves ar-
rangedinarosette.Toleranttoheatandtip-burn.
One head makes a salad. #62502 Pkt $2.10;
#62502C (7 g) $5.50
Slo-bolt OG 48days.[1946]GrandRapids
type lettuce with good heat tolerance. Excellent
choice for Southern gardens or greenhouse use.
Leaves are bright green and rufed. #62109 Pkt
$2.50
tHai oakleaf OG39days.[Introduced1988
by SESE from a Tai lettuce breeding program.]
Selectedtoproduceexcellentqualitylettuceunder
conditionsofhighheat.Afavoriteofhydroponics
growers.ResemblesOakleaf,butwithlarger,more
tender, and more upright leaves. Moderately slow
to bolt. Distinctive, almond-like favor. #62110
Pkt $2.50
Tennis Ball
Sierra
Deer Tongue Bronze Arrow
Red Sails
Oakleaf
33 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Muskmelon
anne arUndel 6 OG (Green fesh) 80 days.
[Grown in Anne Arundel County, MD, as early
as1731.]Tegreenfeshturnspaleorangeinthe
center.Large(49lb.)ovalslightlyridged,coarsely
nettedmelons.Teskinturnsgoldenyellowwhen
ripe.Veryproductive.#52120 Pkt $2.50
delicioUS 51 OG (Orangefesh)77days.[De-
velopedbyDr.MungeratCornellasanearlystrain
ofBender'sSurprise]Creamyorangefeshissweet
and juicy, very favorful. 23 lb. fruits are lightly
nettedandslightlyribbed.Pickonfullslip.Toler-
anttofusariumwilt(race1).#52101 Pkt $2.50;
#52101E (28 g) $8.50
eden Gem (Rocky Ford) 6 OG(Green-orange
fesh) 89 days. [1881] Well known for its fne-
grainedtextureandsweetfesh.46in.fruitsaver-
age23lbs,areheavilynettedandslightlyribbed.
Highlyresistanttorust,holdswell,suitedforgar-
denormarket.#52109 Pkt $2.25
Edisto Mystery
MuskmelonCucumis melo var. reticulatus
Muskmelonsincludegreen-feshedandorange-feshedmelons.Wecurrentlyofernotruecantaloupes,often
confusedwithmuskmelons.Culture:Melonsrequirealoose,warm,sandyloamofpH7toreachtheirfull
potential.TeywillnotthriveonsoilbelowpH6,norwilltheythriveinpeat,muck,orheavyclaysoil.An
evensupplyofwaterisnecessarythroughpollinationandearlyfruit-set,andthesoilshouldbewellsupplied
with nutrient-rich compost. Seed Watering Notes: See Cucumbers section. Direct Seeding: Once soil
temperatureaverages70Fsowseeds3in.deep,12in.apart,inrows56ft.apart,thinningto1218
in.apart.Transplanting: SeeCucumberssection.Harvest:Whenripe,mostvarietiesofmelonslipfrom
thevineinresponsetothumbpressureatthebaseofthestem.Ripemelonsalsodevelopasweetaroma.
Flavor:Flavordevelopmentbeginsinthelasttwoweeksbeforepeakripeness;knowledgeofproperharvest
timeisimportant.Cool,wet,cloudyconditionsmaycausemelonstolosefavor.Diseases:Controllingor
preventingdiseaseisnotaproblemineveryareaorineveryyear,butifyouhaveproblemswithdiseasesit
isbesttorelyondisease-resistantor-tolerantvarieties.Insect Pests:SeeCucumberssection.Animal Pests:
Raccoons,groundhogs,andothercritterslovemelons.Fenceofmelons,orbuyasupermarketmelonand
setoutatrapinthemelonpatchbeforethemaincropisreadyinordertocatchorrelocateanycritters.
Greenhouse Notes:Mildewtoleranceisimportantandpollinationisnecessaryforfruitset.Soapsprays
canbeusedtocontrolmealybugs,whitefies,andaphids,butfoliageofthesquashandmelonfamilymay
be injured by soap.Test the spray on a few leaves before spraying the entire plant. Seed Savers: Isolate
melonsbyaminimumof1mileforhomeuse,orto1mileforpureseed.Packet:2gunlessotherwise
stated(about5090seeds,dependingonvariety)sows2550ft.
ediSto 47 OG (Salmon-orangefesh)88days.
[1965, Clemson/AES.] Exceeds disease resistance
of many hybrid cantaloupes. Has resistance to
Alternaria leaf spot, powdery mildew, and downy
mildew. Well adapted to the Mid-Atlantic region
and hot, humid areas. Rind is netted, fruits are
round-oval,about67in.indiameter.Keepswell.
Pick on full slip. Sweet fruits; our melon grower
Edmund declares this to be his new favorite!
#52102 Pkt $2.35; #52102E (28 g) $8.50
ediSto myStery OG(Salmon-orangefesh)86
days. A mystery that turned up as an of-type in
ourgrowoutsofEdisto47perhapsit'sEdisto46
orEdisto48?VerysimilartoregularEdistoforvig-
orandgreatfavor,butfruitsareafewdaysearlier,
abitlarger,andslightlyribbed.#52121 Pkt $2.25
Golden Jenny e (Orange fesh) 85 days. [1997,
developed by Merlyn Niedens.] Retains many
characteristicsofJennyLindbutismorevigorous,
compact,productive,andfruitshavebetterinsect
resistance.Merlyn'splantsproducedover40fruits
from just 2 hills in one of his gardens in Illinois.
Fruits weigh up to 3 lb and have a sweet orange
fesh.#52105 Pkt $2.25
HaleS beSt 6 OG (Orange fesh) 86 days.
[1924] Sweet, juicy, 35 lb. oval fruits, one of
the favorites at the Twin Oaks 2012 Melon Tri-
als.Nettedandmoderatelyribbed.Veryvigorous,
drought-resistant plants; powdery mildew resis-
tant.#52104 Pkt $2.25
ice cream melon (Green Machine) OG
(Greenfesh)79days.[1998.BredbyMerylnNie-
dens, cross between Jenny Lind and Kansas.]
Melons make a perfect bowl for a scoop of ice
cream. Sweet 2 lb fruits on compact vines, fruits
slipthevinewhenripe.AlsoknownasGreenMa-
chine for the large number of melons it makes!
#52113 Pkt $2.50
Ice Cream (Green Machine)
Eden Gem
Delicious 51 Eden Gem
Hales Best
34 www.SouthernExposure.com Muskmelon
Muskmelon Continued
kanSaS 6 OG (Orange fesh) 90 days. Out-
standingfeaturesincludesweetfavor,fnetexture,
high production, and hardiness. Ridged, oval-
shaped fruits are moderately netted and average
4 lbs. Has good resistance to sap beetles that de-
stroy fruit of other varieties. #52106 Pkt $2.50;
#52106E (28 g) $8.50
miSSoUri Gold 6 OG(Orangefesh)85days
[Missourifamilyheirloomfrom1840]Sweetfruits
are slightly ribbed, weigh 35 lbs. Harvest before
fullslip,whenrindfrstturnstan.Tisisahealthy
rugged variety with fruit set spaced over many
weeks even in the drought of 2007. #52115 Pkt
$2.50
old time tenneSSee 6 OG (Salmon fesh) 95
days.Large,oval-shapedfruits,1216in.long,average
12lbs!Mustbeharvestedatpeakripeness(beforefull
slip)andnotagoodkeeper,butfavorcanbeoutstand-
ing.Somegardenerssaythereisnobettermelonifyou
harvestattherighttime.Onegardenerreportsthatthe
melons are so fragrant he can fnd them in the dark!
#52107 Pkt $2.50
Piel de SaPo (Toadskin) 6e (White-yellow
fesh)100days.[Spanishheirloom.]Uniquestor-
agemelonwithmottleddark-greenandyellowskin
like a toads (hence Toadskin). Te 57 lb. aro-
matic,sweetfruitswithfrmrindsstoreforseveral
months. Include this variety in late melon plant-
ings,thenstoreinacoolplaceandenjoyasawinter
treat.#52119 Pkt $2.50new!
Pike 6 OG (Orange fesh) 85 days [1935,
AaronPikeofPike&YoungSeeds;seedstocksup-
pliedbyAaronPike'sniece.]Outstandingfavor;a
localfavorite,formanythisistheonlymuskmelon
they'll grow. Bred specially for growing in unirri-
gatedclaysoil.Produces3lbfruitsonunirrigated
clay,7lbfruitsongoodirrigatedsoil.Heavilynet-
ted,oblongfruits.Vigorous,high-yielding,disease-
resistantplants.#52108 Pkt $2.50
PlUm Granny (Queen Anne Pocket Melon) 6
(White fesh) 75 days. [Appalachian Heirloom]
Small tennis ball sized fruit so fragrant 2 or 3
canmakeawholeroomsmelllikemelons,however
tasteisbland.Veryprolifc,bestgrownwithtrellis-
ingorsupport,fruitisyellowwithmaroonstripes.
#52103 Pkt (0.5 g, 48 seeds) $2.25
SleePinG beaUty OG (Orange fesh) 85 days.
[1997. Bred by Merlyn Niedens.] Classic melon
favorfromsweetorangefruitsoncompactvines,
good for small gardens. Sleeping Beauty refers
to the tendency of the fruits to nestle together in
groups. Te 1 lb round, ribbed fruits are light
greenbeforeripening.#52112 Pkt $2.50
Sweet PaSSion 6 OG (Orange fesh) 85 days.
[1920s Ohio heirloom.] Merlyn Niedens passed
along a local legend with these seeds: Eating the
ripe melon straight from the garden on a moonlit
nightproducesastateofpassion.Drought-resistant
withsomewilttolerance,moderatelyvining.35lb.
ovalmelons,slightlyribbed,withsweet,juicyorange
feshandsmallseedcavities.#52114 Pkt $2.50
tiGGer 6 OG (White fesh) 85 days [Armenian
heirloom] Fragrant melons, beautiful skin vi-
brant yellow with bright red zigzag stripes. Te
powerful fragrance has been compared to Plum
Granny, but Tigger is larger (1 lb) and the mild
feshissemi-sweet.#52118 Pkt $2.50
toP mark OG(Salmonfesh)80days.[1963]
23 lb. fruits, small seed cavities, sweet fesh.
Sturdy, heavily netted rinds, popular commercial
variety.ResistanttoDownyandPowderyMildew.
#52117 Pkt $2.50; #52117E (28 g) $8.50
Piel de Sapo
Kansas
Sweet Passion
Pike
35 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Okra
alabama red 6 e 69 days. [Alabama heir-
loom]. 57 ft. tall plants produce an abundance
of fat, blocky, red-and-green pods. Te okra is
delicious fried, and adds color and unique favor
addedtosaladswhenyoung.#69112 Pkt $2.50;
#69112E (28 g) $6.25
beckS biG bUck (Snapping Okra) 6 OG
57 days [German heirloom from Malcom Beck
of San Antonio, TX.] Vigorous 78 ft. plants
produceanabundanceoflarge,fat,tender,futed
pods. Uniquely, young pods snap easily of the
plant when ready to harvest. #69120 Pkt $2.50;
#69120E (28 g) $6.50
bowlinG red 6 e 57 days. [Grown by the
BowlingfamilyofVirginiasincethe1920s.]Early,
productive, and beautiful one of the best okras
intheKerrCenterstrialof30heirloomvarieties.
Long,slim,tenderredpods.78ft.plantshavered
stemsandred-veinedleaves.#69125 Pkt $2.50
bUrGUndy OG 49 days. [1988, AAS winner]
Stems,leafveins,andpodsaredeepred-maroon.4
ft.plantsbearnarrow5in.spinelesspodsthatstay
tendernearlytotheirmaturelengthof7in.Oth-
erredokrasbearlongerandhandlediseasebetter
but Burgundy is earlier and fne tasting. #69101
Pkt $2.10
bUrmeSe 6 OG53days.[Burmeseheirloom,
seedstock courtesy Hap Heilman. Now a favorite
in some local restaurants.] Bears when plants are
18in.tallandcontinuestobearuntilfrost.Huge
leaves, typically 16 in. across. 912 in. long pods
are slightly curved and virtually spineless. Pods
mature from light green to creamy yellow-green.
At10in.longtheyaretender,sweet,andspineless
enough to be eaten raw or added to salads. Pods
arelessgooeythanotherokra.#69109 Pkt $2.50;
#69109E (28 g) $6.50
caJUn Jewel 6 OG53days.[Introduced1989
bySESE.LocalfavoriteinCajuncountrysincethe
1950s.] Dwarf-type, 24 ft. tall spineless plants
produceanearlycropoftender1in.diameterpods
up to 8 in. long. Good favor. Widely adapted.
#69102 Pkt $2.50; #69102E (28 g) $6.50
cHoPPee 6 OG 69 days. [~1850, from the
JacobsfamilyofGeorgetown,SC.Namedforthe
Choppee Indians native to the area.] High-yield-
ing, 6 ft. plants. Slim, tender pods, great favor,
almostasspinelessasClemsonSpineless.#69116
Pkt $2.50
Burmese
Beck's Big Buck
Alabama Red
OkraAbelmoschus esculentus
History:OkraoriginatedinNEAfricaandreportedlygrowswildintheupperwatershedoftheNile.It
wasbroughttotheU.S.inthelate1660sbywayoftheslavetradeorviaEurope.[Okraisderivedfrom
nkruintheAshantilanguageofWestAfrica,whilegumboisderivedfromngombointheBantulan-
guageofsouthernAfrica.]Folk Uses:Tedriedpodsofokraareusedinfowerarrangements;theroasted
seedsserveasacofeesubstitute;thejuicehasbeenusedtostopbleedingandtocleanmetal;thestemfbers
havebeenusedtomakeroughclothorcordage.Terawpodsofokracanbeappliedtotheforeheador
nosetomakeaquickHalloweenmask.Culture:Okradoesbestonafertile,loamysoilwithlotsofadded
humus.Excessnitrogenwillfavorleafproductionattheexpenseofpodproduction.Startseedinpots23
weeksbeforetransplantingoutside,orplantdirectlyinthegardenoncethesoiltemperatureaverages65F
(34weeksafterlastfrost).Sowseed31in.deepandthinto18in.apartinrows56ft.apart.Seed
maybeslowtogerminate.Tospeedgermination,soakseedovernightinwater,orabradetheseedlightly
withsandpapertobreakdownthehardseedcoat.Pest and Disease Notes:Observe4-yearrotationfor
okra,cotton,androselle(hibiscus).Oldvarietiesofokratendtohavedeeperrootsystemsandaremore
tolerantofroot-knotnematode.Inyearsofhighgrasshoppernumbers,grasshoppersmayeatlowerleaves
ofplants.Harvest:Harvestpodswhen24in.longexceptasnoted;podtendernessvariesoverthecourse
oftheseason.UsehandprunerstoharvestBeck'sBigBuckistheonlyvarietythatcanbeharvestedby
snappingofyoungpods.Wearlong-sleeveshirtstoharvestleavesofmostvarietiesirritatetheskinofall
butafewluckyhumans.Seed Savers:Isolatevarietiesby1mileforhomeuse,ortomileorgreater
forpureseed.Packet:5g(about80108seeds,dependingonvariety)sows4265ft.
Burgundy
Bowling Red
36 www.SouthernExposure.com Okra, Parsnips
Okra Continued
clemSon SPineleSS 6 OG 56 days. [1939,
Clemson/SC.AASwinner.]47ft.plantswithfew
side-branches. Ribbed pods (1 8 in.), harvest
when pods are 3 in. or smaller. Spineless charac-
teristic makes this popular variety easy to pick.
#69103 Pkt $2.10; #69103E (28 g) $5.50
cow Horn 6 OG55days.[Pre-1865]Impres-
sive78ft.plantswithmanysidebranches.Large,
curved814in.pods,bestqualitywhenpickedat
56in.Dependableproducer.#69110 Pkt $2.10;
#69110E (28 g) $5.50
eVertender OG 50 days. Spineless variety
from India averages 5 ft. tall. Pods up to 8 in.
long, pods remain tender for a long period. Te
KerrCenternamedittheeasiestvarietytoharvest
(thanks to unbranched plants) in their trial of 30
heirloom varieties. #69104 Pkt $2.50; #69104E
(28 g) $6.50
fife creek cow Horn 6 e 57 days [Ken-
tucky heirloom given to the Fife family by an el-
derlyCreekwomanover100yearsago.]Podseven
morecurvedthanCowHorn,thisokrakeepsstays
tender longer than most open-pollinatd varieties.
Highyielding,56ft.plants.#69114 Pkt $2.50;
#69114E (28 g) $6.25
Gold coaSt e 75 days. [1960, Louisiana
AES]Sweet,mild,spinelesslight-greenpodsupto
6 in. long. 5 ft. plants are well-branched with an
open growth habit. Tanks to its well-developed
rootsystem,hasgooddroughtandheattolerance,
as well as tolerance of root-knot nematodes. Late
maturing,butgreatproductiononceitgetsgoing.
#69105 Pkt $2.50; #69105E (28 g) $6.25
Hill coUntry Heirloom red 6 OG64days.
[Texas Heirloom] Very colorful red and green 6
ft. plants. 6 in. long, thick, green pods with red-
dish tips and ribs and great favor. Drought tol-
erant, produces exceptionally well when picked
small,perfectforpickledokra. #69111 Pkt $2.50;
#69111E (28 g) $6.50
Jade OG55days.[DevelopedbyU.ofArkan-
sas, introduced by SESE 1991.] Early maturing,
tender-podded, high-yielding okra. Compared to
Clemson Spineless, Jade has darker green pods,
fewersidebranches,higheryields,andbetterabil-
itytomatureinlateplantings.4ft.plants.Dark-
green pods remain tender to 6 in. #69106 Pkt
$2.50; #69106E (28 g) $6.50
Jimmy tS 6 OG 65days.[Kentuckyheirloom
grownbyJimmyT.Morrissincethe1940s.]5ft.
plantsproduceabundantlywhenkeptwell-picked,
podsbestwhen4in.orless.Tisexcellentvariety
comesfromtheAppalachianHeirloomSeedCon-
servancy.#69113 Pkt $2.50
lee OG[1978,U.ofArkansas]50days.Com-
pact, 35 ft. plants make this a great okra for
container gardens and for gardeners with limited
space! Good favor, harvest the spineless pods at
46in.forbestfavor.#69117 Pkt $2.50
SilVer qUeen 57days.7in.slim,smooth,love-
lywhite-greenpods,bestharvestedat5in.orless.
Vigorous, productive 7 ft. tall plants. One of our
prettiestokras.#69123 Pkt $2.50
Star of daVid (Old Fashioned Okra) OG55
days.[Introduced1987bySESE.Seedstockcour-
tesy Caroll D. Gibbs, which he had maintained
since 1957.] Pods have a distinctive strong favor,
recommended for okra lovers who would like to
try something diferent. 810 ft. plants with few
sidebranches.59in.pods,11in.diameter
with medium spines. Harvest pods when small.
Highly productive; tolerant of root-knot nema-
tode.#69108 Pkt $2.50
StewartS ZeebeSt 6 e 77 days [Louisiana
heirloom] 7 ft. tall plants produce lots of long,
slender,curvedgreenpodswithoutribs.Staysten-
derupto7in.orlonger.#69115 Pkt $2.75
wHite VelVet 6 65 days. [Family heirloom
ofCherylandGareyHughes,collectedbyGareys
great-uncle in Warrior, Alabama in the 1930s.]
Smoothpodsremaintenderupto8in.long.Vig-
orous 10 ft. plants are spineless for easy picking.
#69124 Pkt $2.50
Star of David
Stewart Zeebest
Clemson Spinelesss; Hill Country Heirloom Red
ParsnipsPastinaca sativa
Tis hardy root vegetable develops a sweet, nut-
like favor after it has been heavily frosted. Pars-
nipswereonceacommonvegetableatthedinner
tableandtheydeservetocomebackinstyle.Inthe
1800s parsnips were often used to make marma-
ladeandwine.Culture:Sowseedinspringassoon
as soil can be worked; sow within a few weeks of
lastspringfrostatlatest.Seedsmaytake23weeks
to germinate and soil must not dry out. Radishes
maybeusedtopreventsoilcrustingandtomark
thelocation.Parsnipsareevenslowertogerminate
inhotsoilandwillbeoverwhelmedbyweedsbe-
foretheycangerminate,soplantearly!Plantin.
deepinraisedbedsandthinto46in.eachway,
orplantinrows18in.apartwithplantsthinnedto
4in.Soilshouldbewelldrainedandnottoorich
innutrients.Harvest:Aheavyfrostisnecessaryfor
full favor development. Roots may be harvested
or left in place during the winter for use in the
spring.Forawintersupplyplacerootshorizontally
insmallboxesflledwithgardensoilorsand.Bring
aboxinsidetothawasneeded.Cooking:Boil,fry,
orroast.Seed Savers:Isolatevarietiesbymilefor
homeuse.Forpureseedisolatebyaminimumof
to1mile.Packet:4g(about1690seeds)sows
125ft.
HarriS model 120days.Sweet,tender,bright
whiteroots,1012in.long,3in.shoulders.Long
apopularfavorite. #38102 Pkt $1.99
Hollow crown (Sugar) 6 105 days. [Pre-
1850]Wedge-shapedroots,812in.long,23in.
attheshoulder.Excellentstoragevariety.#38101
Pkt $1.99
tUrGaUnavailablefor2013,backnextyear.
Silver Queen
Bulbing Onions,
Bunching Onions
aUStralian brown (intermediate day, long day)
6 OG 100 days [Australian heirloom, pre-
1897] Spanish type. A wonderfully solid, round,
medium-size onion. White, mild fesh and thick,
deep amber-brown skin. Great keeper, one of the
bestforextendedstorage.#66107 Pkt $3.25
Granex Hybrid (short day) 80days.Similarto
theVidaliaonion.Bulbsarelarge,thick,andnoted
fortheirexceptionallysweetfavor.Produceshigh
yieldsandisresistanttopinkroot.Doesespecially
wellintheMid-AtlanticandSouth.Widelyadapt-
edvariety.#66901 Pkt $2.50
red wetHerSfield(long day) 6 OG100days
[DevelopedbyfarmersinWethersfeld,CT;grown
byJefersonatMonticello.]Large,fattenedglobes
withdeeppurple-redskin.Fairlyfrm,pink-tinged
white fesh with red concentric circles. Fine pun-
gentfavor,agoodkeeper.#66105 Pkt $3.25
texaS early Grano (short day) 6 OG[1933,
Texas heirloom, Te Mother of All Sweet On-
ions.] Tis Vidalia-type onion is a good choice
fortheMid-AtlanticandtheSouth.Beststartedin
thefallorwinterandtransplantedinearlyspring.
Largetop-shapedbulbs,thinskin,softwhitefesh,
withsweetmildfavor.Goodresistancetosplitting.
Shortkeeper.#66104 Pkt $2.50
yellow of Parma (Dorata di Parma) (long day)
6110days.[BroughttoParma,Italyin1896by
aseedsmanfromnearbyPavia.]Largewhiteglobes
with golden skin, excellent storage variety. One
ofthebestinour2011oniontrials.#66110 Pkt
$3.25
yellow Sweet SPaniSH (long day)110days.Large,
dark yellow, globe-shaped bulbs. Flesh is creamy-
white and mild-favored. Tick necks should dry
wellbeforeharvest.Useforbunchingwhenyoung.
Tolerates mildew and thrips. Bulbs don't keep
long,bestusedfresh.#66103 Pkt $1.99
deeP PUrPle OG 60 days. A new develop-
mentinbunchingonions.Tisreddish-purpleva-
riety develops and retains its color throughout its
growthperiodandthroughhighandlowtempera-
tures.#66503 Pkt $2.75
eVerGreen Hardy wHite OG 60 days. Tis
hardywhitebunchingonionishighlyresistantto
freezingandmaybeleftinthegroundyear-round.
Hasresistancetothrips,smut,andpinkroot.Tis
is a frst-class perennial onion which needs only
occasional division of clumps once established.
#66501 Pkt $2.10
wHite SPear 60days.Tisisthelargest,most
attractive variety of bunching onion. Produces
thickwhite,cylindricalstalks56in.long,topped
by 6 in. of blue-green leaves. Less winter-hardy
than Evergreen, though perennial as far north as
USDAzones45.#66502 Pkt $1.99
White Spear Deep Purple
Yellow Sweet Spanish
2Onions2
DryBulbOnions(seed)Allium cepa
Culture:Onionsoftenonlyhaveashortwindowoftimetogrowbeforeheatand/orlengtheningdays
causebulbstostopgrowingandstartdryingdown.Toencouragefastgrowth,plantlarge,healthyseed-
lingsintofertile,weed-freesoilasearlyassoilcanbeworked.Onionsrequirelight,fertile,well-drained
soil with lots of organic matter. Maintain soil pH 67. Soil that is too acid or alkaline will cause slow
growthandlatematurity.Onionsareheavyfeedersrequiringabundantpotassiumandphosphorousfor
goodbulbformation.Nitrogenshouldbeabundantduringtheperiodofactiveleafgrowth.Onionsand
weeds do not mix. Experiments have shown yield reductions of 4% per day in the presence of weeds,
or50%reductionofyieldin2weeks.Cultivationshouldbeshallowsinceonionrootsarenearthesoil
surface.Alayeroforganicmulchwillhelpsuppressweedsandwillaidinmaintainingmoistureandnu-
trientlevels.Transplanting:Sowseedsindoors,in.deepinfatsinJanuarythroughmid-Marchand
transplantoutdoors34in.apartinrows1216in.apart.Donotprunethetopsbecausetheharvestwill
besignifcantlydecreased.Togrowthelargestbulbspossible,inareaswithcoldwintersonionsmaybe
started~mid-November:inacoldframeorinthegreenhouse,sowathickbatchofseeds,thentransplant
togardenaroundlateFebruaryorassoonassoilcanbeplanted.Harvest:Whenmostofthetopshave
fallenover,pullonions,cureinpartialshadefor23weeksuntilneckshavethoroughlydried.Cliptopsto
within1in.ofthebulb.Breakingoverthetopsbyhandtoaccelerateharvestharmsthekeepingqualityof
somevarietiesandhelpsthekeepingqualityofothervarieties.Pests and Diseases:Practicecroprotation
ofatleast3yearstocontrolpestsanddiseases.Compostallonionresidues.Long Day (LD) and Short
Day (SD) Types:LDtypesbegintoformbulbswhendaylengthis1416hours.PlantLDtypesinspring
fromVirginianorthward.NotallLDtypescanbulbupasfarSouthasVirginia,butourscan.SDtypes
begintoformbulbswhendaylengthis1012hours.SDtypescanbespringorfall-plantedinVirginia,
andfall-plantedintheSouth.Ifstartedinagreenhouse,orstartedinthefallandkeptrefrigeratedassets,
SDonionscanbegrowntosmallbulbsintheNorth.Seed Savers:Isolatevarietiesbyaminimumof150
ft. For pure seed, cage plants or isolate by mile. Packet: 3 g (about 700 seeds) sows 50 ft. direct
seededor245ft.astransplants.
Bunching Onions (seed)
Allium fstulosum & Allium cepa
Bunching onions are perennial onions which di-
videatgroundlevelinthesamemannerasmulti-
plieronions.Unlikemultiplieronionstheydonot
formlargebulbs.Tebasesofbunchingonionsare
slightly enlarged, like scallions. Once established,
clumpsneedonlybedividedperiodically.Culture:
SeeCulturalNotesforDryBulbOnions.Foreasi-
estweeding,spaceclumpsof10seedlings612in.
apart.Bunchingonionsarecold-hardyandmaybe
left in the ground year-round where the ground
doesn'tfreeze.Wherethegrounddoesfreeze,most
varietiesshouldbetransplantedintoagreenhouse
orcoldframeandmovedoutagaininthespring.
Packet:1g(about450seeds)sows25ft.
Preventative Medicinal Efects:Onionsarearich
sourceofquercetin,anaturalsubstancewhichsup-
presses the proliferation of some types of malig-
nant cells. Red and yellow varieties may contain
up to 10% of their dry weight as quercetin and
enthusiasticonioneatershavealowerrateforcer-
taintypesofcancers.Whitevarietiescontainlittle
ornoquercetin.
38 www.SouthernExposure.com Perennial Onions (Multiplier & Potato, Shallots, Leeks)
eGyPtian walkinG onionS (Tree Onions) (var.
proliferum) 6 OG Grows well all through
NorthAmerica.Teoniontoplantifyoualways
want onions. EgyptianWalking Onions grow pe-
renniallyinbeds.Tehardybulbssetbulbletson
stalks.Air-boundbulbletswillsproutnewsmaller
stalks, which fall over and replant themselves,
hence the name Walking. Bulbs can be harvested
overthefallandwinter.Greenonionscanbehar-
vested selectively as they grow. Plant them where
you intend to have them for a long time, as they
arequitehardy.Teytendnottoyieldverymuch
thefrstyear,butafterthattheywillkeepyousup-
pliedwithonions.Plantinginstructionsincluded.
wHite mUltiPlier onion 6eTumb-sized
white-skinned bulbs produce 614 green onion
sprouts. Larger than the Japanese multiplier.Will
sproutnaturallyinthefall.#66603 Starter Pack-
age (4 oz) $8.50
yellow Potato onion (Hill, Mother, Pregnant
Onion) 6 OG [In 1982 SESE reintroduced
anheirloomstraindatingpriorto1790.]Produces
onionsupto4in.indiameterundergoodcondi-
tions, and 3 in. in diameter under average condi-
tions. Flavorful, yet not strong. Tis has always
been a popular variety with our customers. Te
Yellow Potato onion has good drought resistance,
pinkrootresistance,andiswidelyadaptedfordif-
ferent growing regions, except Florida and south-
ernTexas.Especiallyvaluedforthekeepingquality
ofthesmallandmedium-sizedbulbs,whichkeep
812 months under good conditions.We've kept
small bulbs up to 18 months under ideal condi-
tions. Some old-timers grow this heirloom onion
exclusively because it provides all the onions they
everneed.#66601 Starter Package (8 oz) $11.95
Grey GriSelle SHallot 6 OG(A. oschaninii)
180 days. [French heirloom] Prized by French
gourmet chefs, these small, teardrop-shaped (1
1 in.) bulbs have a hard, grey skin and tender,
pinkish-white fesh. Tey have a distinctive, rich,
earthysmell,andmild,deliciousfavor.Greyshal-
lots are considered by many to be the only true
shallot. #66708 Starter Package (4 oz) $8.50
frencH red SHallot OG (A. cepa var. ag-
gregatum) Tese shallots have reddish-pink bulb
scales and a pale, purple-pink fesh. Te size of
mature bulbs ranges from 12 in. in diameter.
Note:Tisshouldnottobeconfusedwiththegray
French shallot which produces a prolifc amount
oftough-skinned,undersizedbulbsinthemiddle
andsouthernU.S.latitudes.TeFrenchRedshal-
lotismorewidelyadaptedandhassuperiorfavor,
though it does not keep as well as other shallots.
Valued in gourmet cooking and fne restaurants.
#66701 Starter Package (8 oz) $9.50; #66701A
(24 oz) $22.50
French Red
Shallot
PerennialOnions:Multiplier&Potato
Allium cepa var. aggregatum
Perennial onions ship in the fall: September November.We ship to northern-most
areas frst. Shipping surcharges apply $2 for one item, $4 total for any two or more fall
shipped items (including garlic and woodland medicinals).
Culture:Multiplieronionsarehardy,productiveperennials.AccordingtotheNationalGardeningBu-
reau,multiplieronionscanproducealargeryieldperareathananyothervegetableexceptstakedtoma-
toes.Multiplieronionsproduceaclusterofbulbsatgroundlevelfromasingleplantedbulb.Telarger
bulbsaresavedforeating,andthemediumandsmallbulbsarestoredandreplanted.Bothpotatoonions
andshallotscanbegrowninpotsforforcinggreenonionsduringthewinter.Multiplieronionsexistin
two horticultural forms: potato onions and shallots. Shallots may be distinguished from potato onions
bytheshapeanddivisionpatternofthebulbs.Shallotsvaryintheirabilitytoproduceseed,butpotato
onionsrarelyproduceseed.Tereareseveraladvantagesofgrowingmultiplieronions:(1)Teyarenotas
readilybotheredbytheonionfyasareseedonions.(2)Onceyouhaveenoughpotatoonionsorshallots
youneednotbuyseedsorsetsagain.(3)Sometypesofmultiplieronionsareindemandasgourmetitems
inrestaurants.(4)Potatoonionsandmanyshallotsstorewell,andcanwithstandsubfreezingtemperatures
ineveryareaofthecontinentalU.S.whenproperlyplanted.Multiplier Onions Starter Package: Multi-
plieronionsaresoldbyweightratherthanbulbcount.Bulbsizevariesaccordingtocropconditionsand
bulbsareusuallysuppliedasmixedsizes.Yourstarterpackageincludesafree4-pagegrowingguidewhich
coversperennialonionsandgarlic.
Yellow Potato Onion
Perennial onion SamPler e Excited about
gettingstartedwithperennialmultiplyingonions?
Letuspick4starsfromourtrialgardenstobegin
yourexploration.1oztopsetting,lbwhiteshal-
lot,lbred/brownshallot,andlbyellowpotato
onion. Each variety will be labeled. Yields up to
8lbsinfavorableconditions.AlsoincludedisSE-
SE's Garlic and Onion Growing Guide. #92505
$29.50
Perennial Leeks
Allium ampeloprasum
Perennial leekS (Oepri, Perlzwiebel) 6 OG
Hardy perennial leek. Leaves die back in July/Au-
gust and resprout in September. Makes loads of
littlebulbs(~520perplant)thatwillalsoresprout.
Younggreenscanbeeatenallwinter,orlefttoma-
tureuntilFebruaryandtheneatenasaslendersweet
leek all spring. Plants may also form small seeds
some years, depending on weather and location.
(Here in Virginia, so far they've seeded once in 7
years.) Besides being started from seeds, the plants
can also be propogated by dividing the bulbs in
springorfall;bulbsshouldbespacedouteveryfew
yearstoavoidovercrowding.#66801 Starter pack-
age (2 oz, 1225 bulbs) $9.95
Shallots Allium spp.
Shallots are planted and harvested in essentially the same manner as potato onions. Tey have a delicate, mild
favor and some varieties are especially valued in gourmet cooking. Our shallots are widely adapted and do not
require special day lengths to yield well. Note: Shallots are shipped only in September and October.
Egyptian Walking Onion
39 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Peas
Shelling (English) Peas
Wrinkle-seeded peas are sweeter and earlier than
smooth-seeded peas and maintain picking quality
longer. Use these peas for shelling and eating fresh.
Green arrow 6 OG 68 days. [English heir-
loom]Tisfavoritevarietyforhomegardenerspro-
duces loads of 45 in. pods full of plump, sweet,
darkgreenpeason30in.plants.Doublepodsset
heavily at the top of the plant for easy picking.
Excellent fresh favor holds well for canning and
freezing. Resists wilt and mildew (DM, FW, RR,
& LCV). #15204 Pkt $2.05; #15204F ( lb)
$4.25; #15204G ( lb) $6.75
little marVel (Improved American Wonder) 6
62days.[1908]Dwarf,16in.vinesproducedou-
ble-bornepods.3in.podscontain67peas.Re-
sistanttofusariumwilt.Anolddependablevariety.
#15201 Pkt (57 g) $2.15; #15201F ( lb) $3.75;
#15201G ( lb) $6.25
wando 68 days. [1943] Popular since its in-
troduction.Heat-andcold-resistant,themostpro-
ductivepeaforlatesowingswhereheatisaprob-
lem. Recommended especially for southern and
coastal regions. 2430 in. vines bear 3 in. pods
flled with 78 dark-green, medium-sized peas.
Use fresh or frozen. #15202 Pkt (57 g) $2.15;
#15202F ( lb) $3.75; #15202G ( lb) $6.25
Cascadia
PeasPisum sativum
Culture: Peas are a fast-maturing cool-weather crop. In the Mid-At-
lantic region spring-planted peas produce a better quality crop than
fall-planted peas. Spring planting is also better because the vines are
moreresistanttofreezingthanthepods,whicharemorelikelytofreeze
astheymatureinthefall.Sowpeasassoonasthesoilcanbeworked.Soilshouldbewelldrainedwith
pHintherangeof6.06.8.Peasrequireasoilrichinphosphorusandpotassiumforgoodproduction.
Toomuchnitrogencauseslushvinegrowthattheexpenseofpodproduction.Sowseed1in.deep,1
in.apartindoublerows4in.apart.Tinto2in.apart.Singleordoublerowsshouldbeplanted2ft.
apartfordwarfvarietiesand23ft.apartfortallvarieties.Supporttallvarietiesonatrellisorfence,or
usewell-branchedbrushstuckintotheground.Peasnormallydonotneedtobewateredunlessthesoilis
consistentlydryatthetimeofpodproduction.Harvest:Pickassoonaspodsarefull.Tesugarinpeas
convertstostarchsoonafterharvest,sotokeepthesweetfavor,useorprocesswithintwohours.Diseases:
Peasaresusceptibletoavarietyofdiseases,mostcommonlyinsoilsthathavegrownpeasformanyyears.
Ifdiseaseisaproblem,useresistantvarietiesandfollowa5-yearrotation.Seed Savers:Isolatevarietiesby
aminimumof50ft.forhomeuse.Forpureseedisolateby150ft.Packet:1oz(28g)unlessstated(about
90220seeds,dependingonvariety)sows1220ft.
Green Arrow
Snap Peas Tis class of peas was developed by Dr. Calvin Lamborn at Gallatin Valley Seed Co. Snap
peas originated by breeding the sweet pea Mammoth Melting Sugar with a chance mutant of a popular freezing
pea called Dark Skinned Perfection. For home gardeners, snap peas represent one of the more signifcant breed-
ing advances in ffty years (though edible-podded peas can be found in old seed catalogs). Snap peas have many
desirable qualities: excellent disease resistance, thick pods that snap like snap beans and remain sweet and tender
when mature. Snap peas more than double the amount of food produced by a crop of peas. Culture: Same as
other green peas. Germination Note: Because snap pea seeds have a high sugar content, the seed may rot in cold
soil before germinating. We recommend pre-sprouting the seeds for early-season plantings in cold soil. Harvest:
Harvest when pods are flled out and peas inside are full size. Strings can be removed while picking by holding
the vine in one hand and pulling the pod upward and of the vine with the other hand. Preparation: Shelling
isn't necessary since pods and peas are eaten together like a snap bean. Te small strings along the pod sutures are
not noticeable when eaten raw, but they should be stripped of before cooking. Flavor is excellent, but is easily
destroyed by overcooking or canning. To cook snap peas, steam or stir-fry about 3
minutes or until pods appear dark green or water-soaked. Snap peas freeze well,
but should be thawed before heating, or eaten as is. Tawed snap peas are heated
to serving temperature, but are not cooked. Te major problem with snap peas is
that they are so good that most of them are eaten in the garden, leaving few to
bring to the kitchen table! Packet: 1 oz. (28 g) unless otherwise stated (about 100
seeds) sows 1220 ft.
amiSH SnaP 6 62days.[Amishheirloompre-
dates the more recent Sugar Snap varieties.] Tall
vines have excellent quality and very sweet favor.
Vigorous vines yield many medium-sized deep-
greenpods.#15502 Pkt $2.50
caScadia OG60days[BredbyDr.JimBaggettat
OregonStateU.]32in.vinesproduceaplentiful
cropofsweet,succulent3in.pods.Resistantto
powdery mildew and pea enation virus. #15506
Pkt $2.15; #15506F ( lb) $4.25; #15506G (
lb) $6.75; #15506H (1 lb) $9.25
SUGar ann OG 56 days [1984, AASWinner]
Extra-early.Crisp,favorful3in.snappeas.Com-
pact 2 ft. vines don't require trellising. Also good
for fall crop. Freezes well. #15507 Pkt $2.15;
#15507F ( lb) $4.25; #15507G ( lb) $6.75
SUGar daddy
OG65days.Tefrst
modern stringless
snap pea to be devel-
oped, though not as
favorfulasothersnap
peas. 2430 in. vines
with thick-feshed
double pods. Pod set is
concentrated at the top for easy harvest. #15503
Pkt $2.15; #15503F ( lb) $4.25
SUGar SnaP OG70days.[1979.AASwinner.]
Te best favored snap pea. 3 in. pods on 68 ft.
vines.Tolerant of pea wilt but not Powdery Mil-
dew. Highly recommended. #15501 Pkt $2.15;
#15501F ( lb) $4.25; #15501G ( lb) $6.75;
#15501H (1 lb) $9.25
Sugar Daddy
Snow Peas
Snow Peas are harvested before the pods fll out. Tey
are eaten along with the pods either raw or cooked.
Often cooked in Asian dishes. For best quality, pods
should be harvested at least twice a week.
mammotH meltinG SUGar OG70Days.Wilt-re-
sistantvinesgrowto5ft.A35ft.rowcanyieldas
muchasabushel.Sweet,favorfulpodsholdtheir
quality even when picked a bit late. #15301 Pkt
$2.05; #15301F ( lb) $4.25; #15301G ( lb)
$6.75
oreGon Giant OG70days[Improvedselectionof
oldfavoriteOregonSugarPodII.]Oneofthebest
yieldingsnowpeas.Giant(5in.)podshavemild,
sweet favor. 3 ft. vines resist common wilt, mo-
saic virus, powdery mildew. #15302 Pkt $2.05;
#15302F ( lb) $4.25; #15302G ( lb) $6.75;
#15302H (1 lb) $9.25
Sugar Snap
Oregon Giant
40 www.SouthernExposure.com Southern Peas
biG red riPPer 6 e 70 days. [VA and NC
heirloom]Goodfavoredtablepeawith10in.pods
containingasmanyas18largepeasperpod!Use
freshordried.Reddish-greenpodsarebornehigh
andareeasytoseeinthefoliage.Resistanttovery
hot,drysummers.Vigorous,sprawlingvines.Very
popular with our Texas customers. #16107 Pkt
(132 seeds) $2.25; #16107F ( lb) $5.75
calico crowder (Hereford Pea, Polecat Pea)
6 OG79days.Oneofthemorefavorfulsouthern
peas,andoneofourfavorites.Peasarebuf-colored
with maroon splashes. Vigorous, sprawling vines.
#16101 Pkt (140 seeds) $2.50
coloSSUS OG 62 days [1972, Clemson AES]
Oneofthebest,largestcrowderpeas.Light-brown
seedsinstraw-colored,purple-tinted79in.pods.
Large,bushyplants,easytoshell.#16114 Pkt (94
seeds) $2.75; #16114F ( lb) $6.25
faSt lady nortHern SoUtHern Pea OG 58
days. Carol Deppe selected this small, white lady
pea in Oregon to mature fast in the NWs cool
summers,butithandlesSouthernsummersaswell!
Great for short-season areas. 78 in. long, yellow
pods are easy to pick and shell. Bushy, semi-erect
plants. Tender, tasty seeds cook fast without any
soaking.#16124 Pkt (14 g, 125 seeds) $2.25
HercUleS OG75days.[1981,ClemsonAES]
Large,brownseedsarethebiggestweofer.89in.
podshelduprightonbushyplantswithshortrun-
ners.Easytoshell.#16123 Pkt (88 seeds) $2.75
iron and clay 6 OG 110 days [Brought to
the U.S. by enslaved people before the American
Revolution. Clay peas were carried as rations by
Confederate soldiers, while both Iron and Clay
peas sustained newly freed people after the Civil
War according to George Washington Carvers
1908Cookbook of Field Pea Recipes.]Tevigorous,
droughthardyplantsmakeagreatcovercrop;late
maturing pods can be harvested for the kitchen
or used for fodder. 67 in. pods, light tan seeds.
#16125F ( lb) $4.25; #16125H (1 lb) $12.25;
#16125K (4 lbs) $44.00new!
knUckle PUrPle HUll e 62 days. [1958,
Alabamas Auburn U.] Large brown peas in 6 in.
purplepods.Semi-viningplants.#16117 Pkt (125
seeds) $2.25 Limited supply order early!
miSSiSSiPPi SilVer e61days.Widelyadapted,
excellent performer in hot humid climates. 67
in. pods are silver-colored, occasionally streaked
with rose. Large, light brown seeds, easy to shell.
#16102 Pkt (153 seeds) $2.25
oZark raZorbackUnavailablefor2013.
PekinG black crowder 6e69days.[From
the Southern Seed Legacy collection via grower
Harry Cooksey.] Tere is a bit of mystery about
thisvariety'sorigins.Butthereisnodoubtthatit
producesanabundanceofdeliciousblackcrowder-
type peas on vigorous disease-free plants. 89 in.
pods. #16110 Pkt (125 seeds) $2.25; #16110F
( lb) $5.25
Pinkeye PUrPle HUll e 65 days. An early,
heavy-yielding, semi-bush variety with good dis-
ease resistance. 67 in. dark purple pods, buf-
coloredpeaswithpurpleorpinkeyes.Forcanning,
freezing,orfresheating.Verypopular.#16108 Pkt
(170 seeds) $2.25; #16108F ( lb) $5.75
qUeen ann blackeye Pea 60days.[VA/AES.]
Dependable and heavy producer. Highly recom-
mended for green shell or dry use, freezing, or
canning. Can be grown in most northern states.
(Note:thisusedtobeamorecompactplant,but
the commercial strain has become much more
viney,thoughit'sstillasearlyasever!)7in.pods.
#16103 Pkt (127 seeds) $2.15; #16103F ( lb)
$4.25; #16103G ( lb) $6.25
roUGe et noir (Red and Black) 6 e 65
days. [Heirloom from Washington Parrish, LA.]
Similar to Peking Black but slightly earlier. Large
seedsareredwhenfresh,dryingtoblack.Vigorous,
semi-vining plants. Food historian William Woys
WeavernotesthatinLouisianathesepeasareoften
cookedwithlimasandgreenpeanuts.#16118 Pkt
(122 seeds) $2.25
toHono oodHam (Papago) 6 e 85 days.
[SWNativeAmericanheirloom.]Highlydrought-
and heat-tolerant variety often used for summer
cover crops. 67 in. purple-tinged pods. Earthy-
favoredseedshaveblackandwhitemarkingslike
Holsteincows.#16119 Pkt (170 seeds) $2.50
waSHday 6 e 60days.[1800s.Quick-cook-
ingseedsmadeforafastermealonbusywashdays!]
Medium-size tan peas, 56 in. pods, half-runner
vines. Very productive, pods borne in clusters of
34 for easy picking. #16112 Pkt (180 seeds)
$2.25back!
wHiPPoorwill 6 OG 72 days [Brought to
the Americas from Africa during the slave trade.
GrownbyJefersonatMonticello.]Oncethestan-
dardforsouthernpeas,thisvarietyisdrought-tol-
erant and will grow in almost all soils. 5 ft. vines
produce loads of 79 in. green pods. Small seeds
are light brown with dark speckles, good eaten
green or dried. #16111 Pkt (170 seeds) $2.50;
#16111F ( lb) $6.25; #16111G ( lb) $10.50
SouthernPeas(Cowpeas)
Southernpeas,cowpeas,feldpeas:Vigna unguiculata
Black-eyedpeas:Vigna unguiculata unguiculata
Tis vegetable seemsto have adiferentnamein each sectionofthe
country. Southern peas are also called cowpeas, feld peas, crowder
peas, and black-eyed peas. By whatever name you call them, they're
an old favorite in the South and can be grown wherever both days
andnightsarewarmforaperiodof6090days.Culture:Sowseed1
in.deep,2in.apartinrows36ft.apart,thinningto4in.apart.Viningvarietiesareveryvigorousand
droughtresistant,buttheyshouldbegivenextraroom,ortrellised,orplantedsotheycanclimbstalksof
dentcorn.Southernpeashaveculturalrequirementssimilartobeans.Teyneedwarmersoil,sowaituntil
34weeksafterlastfrosttoplant.Needfullsunandawarmgrowingseason.Forbestresultsprovidea
well-drainedsoil,withpHintherangeof5.56.5.Donotapplynitrogen,whichwillresultinpooryield
andlushfoliage.Teabilityofsouthernpeastogrowinpoorsoilisquiteremarkablemanyvarietiesare
alsousedascovercropsandtheyarerelativelyfreeofinsectsanddiseaseintheMid-Atlantic.Harvest:
Forfreshuse,harvestwhenseedshaveflledthegreenpods,butbeforeseedshavehardened.Fordried
use,makesuretoharvestdriedpodsbeforerainorelseseedswillmold.Letdriedpodsfnishdryingunder
coverinarodent-proofspace.Preparation and Use:Canbeboiled,frozen,canned,ordried.Greenseeds
canbe roasted like peanuts. Scorchedseedscan beused as a cofeesubstitute.Leavesmaybeusedasa
potherb.Animal Pests:Deerlovethem.Fenceofcropsorcoverplantswithrowcoverwhenpodsemerge.
Insect Pests:Weevilssometimesinfestdriedseed.Tokillweevils,freezethoroughly-driedseedinsealed
containersfor48hours.Seed Savers:Isolatefromsouthernpeasandasparagusbeansbyaminimumof
50ft.forhomeuse.Forpureseedisolateaminimumof150ft.Packet:1oz(28g)unlessstated(about
85270seeds,dependingonvariety)sows1545ft.
Big Red Ripper Tohono O'odham
Whippoorwill
Queen Ann Blackeye Pea
Fast Lady Northern Southern
41 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Southern Peas, Peanuts
wHiPPoorwill, SteeleS black 6 OG 75
days. [OK/AR family heirloom] 6 in. pods with
grey-blackspeckledseeds.Vigorousvinesbesttrel-
lisedorgivenplentyofroomtosprawl,asthevines
will produce several harvests as they continue to
grow.#16121 Pkt (208 seeds) $2.50
wHite acre 6 OG 62 days. High-yielding
heirloom southern pea has superior favor. Quick
earlygrowthanddensefoliagereducesmuchofthe
needforweeding.78in.pods,smallwhiteseeds,
1825peas/pod.#16109 Pkt (274 seeds) $2.50
ZiPPer cream e 62 days. [1972, FL AES.
TankstoBobBulluckforourseedstock!]South-
ernfavorite.Bushy23ft.plantsbearprolifcally.
69 in. pods with large, creamy-white seeds, 18
20 seeds/pod, easy to shell. Unusually, seeds have
a taste between English peas and cowpeas when
fresh. #16116 Pkt (116 seeds) $2.25; #16116F
( lb) $5.75
carolina black 6 e 110 days. [Introduced
1999 by SESE from seed sent by Derek Morris.]
One of the varieties grown during the 1800s was
theAfricanpeanut(alsoknownastheN.Carolina
peanut).Itmayhavebeenablackpeanut,possibly
the same as Carolina Black. According to food
historianWilliamWoysWeaver,theblackpeanut
mayhavebeenusedasasubstituteforBlackBam-
barra (African ground nut) by the black commu-
nity. Black Bambarra is important in African folk
medicine as an aphrodisiac. Te N. Carolina cli-
matewon'tsupportblackBambarra,butblackpea-
nutsgrowtherewithoutdifculty.CarolinaBlack
producessweet-tasting,black-skinnedpeanutsthat
areslightlylargerthanSpanishpeanuts.23seeds/
pod.#17103 Pkt (28 g, 45 seeds) $4.50
carwileS VirGinia 6 OG 120 days. [Intro-
duced1989bySESE.]FamilyheirloomfromSW
Virginiasince1910.GrownbyFrankCarwilefor
over 75 years since he was given this peanut by a
traveler when he was 8 years old. He later tried
other varieties but found none with a better fa-
vor.24seedsperpod.Plantshaveaveragedisease
resistance but excellent production and drought
resistance. #17101 Pkt (28 g, 40 seeds) $4.50;
#17101F ( lb) $8.50; #17101G ( lb) $14.50
GeorGanic 6 OG 150 days. [2006 USDA/
ARS & U. of GA] Bred for organic growers, Ge-
organichasexcellentdiseaseresistanceandsprawl-
ingrunnergrowththathelpssuppressweeds.Red-
skinnedseedswithgoodfavor.Latematurity,best
forCoastalareasandtheDeepSouth.#17106 Pkt
(28 g) $4.95 back!
Schronce's Deep Black & Talbert Small Red Carwile's Virginia
White Acre
Texas Red and White
PeanutsArachis hypogaea
History:OriginallyfromBrazil,peanutswerebroughttoFranceandAfrica,andthenlaterintroduced
into the U.S. during the 1700s. Te frst commercial peanuts were grown near Wilmington, NC,
around 1800. Culture: Shell out the seeds and sow 12 in. deep, 612 in. apart, in rows 3036 in.
apart, thinning to 12 in. apart. If planting in hills, plant 3 nuts per hill, 1012 in. apart in hills 23
ft. apart. Loose, well-drained soil is important for good germination, and a soil pH of 56 will give
the best results. Plant a month after last frost once soil has warmed up. Peanuts transplant well, and
canbestartedindoors34weeksbeforetransplantingout.(Evenwhendirectsowing,wefndituseful
to start a few seeds in pots for transplanting out to fll any gaps in the rows.) Peanuts are slow grow-
ingatfrst,sokeeptheseedlingswellweeded.Ausefultechniqueistointer-plantwithafast-maturing
weed-suppressingcrop(radishes,greenonions,lettuce,cilantro)thatwillbeharvestedbeforethepeanut
plants grow large enough to need the space. Peanuts require 110140 days of hot weather and ample
rainfalltoyieldagoodcrop.Whenplantsare12in.high,hillthemupwithloosesoilasyouwouldwith
potatoes, and mulch between the rows. Harvest: Harvest during a dry spell in October or right after
alightfrost. (In the Deep South, peanutsmayneedtogetharvested earliertokeeppods fromsprout-
ingincold/wetsoillateintheseason.)Ifweatherandcrittersallow,digvinesandletthemsun-dryfor
severaldaysbeforepullingpodsof.Cureindoorsinarodent-proofspacefor23weeksbeforestoring.
Packet:Peanutsaresoldintheshelltopreserveseedfreshness.Seevarietydescriptionsforpacketweights.
Peanuts are sold in shell. Cannot ship to California or Canada.
ScHronceS deeP black OG110days.[Select-
edsince1980byNCgardenerGordonSchronce.
Seedstock sent by his son Arty.] Black peanut se-
lected for larger seeds with darker (violet-black)
skinsthanCarolinaBlackand34seedsperpod.
Gordon'sfavoritewaytoservetheseistofryupa
mixofblackandredpeanutsincanolaoil.#17108
Pkt (28 g, 42 seeds) $4.50; #17108F ( lb)
$8.50; #17108G ( lb) $14.50
talbert Small red 6 OG 110days.[Family
heirloom from Lincoln County, NC. Maintained
byGordonSchronce.]Smallredbunchingpeanuts
originally from a local 4-Her who was given the
peanutsbyhermaternalGrandfatherTalbert.Her
familysimplycalledthemthesmall,redpeanut
andhadgrownthemforalmost100years.Vigor-
ous,productiveplants.#17107 Pkt (28 g) $4.95
new!
tenneSSee red Valencia PeanUt (Valencia Ten-
nessee Red) 6 OG110days.[Pre-1930]Rich,
sweetpeanutswithredskins.25seeds/pod.Very
productive. Easy to grow without hilling, even in
claysoils.Anearlyvarietyforthosewhohavetrou-
ble maturing Virginia-type peanuts. #17104 Pkt
(28 g, 40 seeds) $4.95; #17104F ( lb) $8.50;
#17104G ( lb) $14.50
texaS red and wHite OG110days.[Saidto
havebeendevelopedintheschoolcolorsbyaTexas
universityforsellingatfootballgames.Seedgiven
to Ron Tuma by friends in Andover, KS.] Seeds
have lovely red-and-white streaked skins. 24
seeds/pod,compact3ft.plantsgrowwellinheavy
clay soil. #17109 Pkt (28 g, 34 seeds) $4.50;
#17109F ( lb) $8.50; #17109G ( lb) $14.50
VirGinia JUmbo e 120 days. Fast growing
variety produces large, rich favored peanuts, 23
per shell. Prefers loose, sandy soil. #17102 Pkt
(28 g, 25 seeds) $4.25; #17102F ( lb) $8.25;
#17102G ( lb) $13.50
42 www.SouthernExposure.com Sweet Peppers
Red Bell Peppers
bUll noSe (Large Sweet Spanish) 6 OG58
days. (green > scarlet red) [Introduced in 1759
fromIndia.Pre-1900thisvarietywasoftenstufed
with cabbage and pickled.] Early maturing. An
unusualcombinationofsweetandheat:thethick
fesh is sweet and the cell partitions or ribs are
slightly pungent. In our trials we have noted that
theheatcanbeverysubtleorabsentandmayde-
pend on growing conditions. 2 3 in. fruits
are4-lobed,borneontall,prolifcplants.#46101
Pkt $2.75
california wonder 6 OG75days.(green>
red) [1928] Widely adapted variety, well-known
andpreferredbymanymarketgrowersandgarden-
ers. A smooth, blocky bell, mostly 4-lobed, with
thickwalls.Fruitsupto443in.Foliageprovides
good cover for fruits. Tobacco mosaic resistant.
#46102 Pkt $2.25; #46102B (3 g) $5.50
JUPiter OG75days.(green>red)Oneofthe
largest and best sweet bell peppers. Sturdy 35
ft. plants have an excellent canopy of dark green
leaves to protect the high yields of 4 in. fruits.
Excellent drought resistance. Great for stufng.
#46134 Pkt $2.75
keyStone reSiStant Giant OG 79 days. (green
> red) A California Wonder type of pepper with
large, blocky, pendant fruit (4 43 in.). Mosaic
resistant. Heavy foliage reduces susceptibility to
sunscald. Tick stems hold up under heavy fruit
load.WellsuitedtotheMid-Atlantic,butnotrec-
ommendedforDeepSouth.#46106 Pkt $2.75
naPoleon Sweet OG 90 days. (green > red) 67
in. long bells with sweet, mild favor. Very pro-
ductive,tastythickfeshedfruitcanbeusedfresh,
driedorforfrying.#46130 Pkt $2.75
world beater (Ruby Giant) 6 OG72days.(green
>red)[Pre-1912.Developedfromacrosscombining
the size and production of Chinese Giant with the
shape and color of Ruby King.]Tall plants produce
bigfruitsaveraging34in.Fruitisthick-feshed,
andverysweetwhenred.#46108 Pkt $2.75
Nematode-Resistant Red Bells
Te frst nematode-resistant bell peppers were intro-
duced by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. Tey
were developed by Drs. Fery, Duke, and Ties at the
USDA, Charleston, SC. Many gardeners in the South
have found it difcult or impossible to grow sweet bell
peppers because of nematode problems. Previously they
had to sterilize their soil or fnd alternative growing
sites. Nematode-resistant varieties now make it easy
for organic growers and home gardeners to grow bell
peppers.
carolina wonder OG75days.(green>red)
[Introduced by SESE 1999.] Te best nematode-
resistant bell for home gardeners. Foliage, fruits,
and yields are very similar to California Wonder.
Tisvarietyisapotentiallyvaluablelinefordevel-
oping other nematode-resistant bell peppers. It is
also less prone to developing fungus in the seed
cavity.Tepremium-grade,3-and4-lobed,fruits
weigh1lbandmeasure34in.Sweetfavor
evenwhengreen.#46123 Pkt $2.75
cHarleSton belle e 67 days. (green > red)
[Te frst nematode-resistant bell pepper. Intro-
duced by SESE 1998.] 18 in. compact plants.
FruitsarevirtuallyidenticaltoKeystoneResistant
Giant,4oz.fruitsvmeasure33in.#46121 Pkt
$2.50
Napoleon Sweet
Bull Nose
Carolina Wonder
Peppers Capsicum annuum,unlessnoted
Culture: Sow seeds 810 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds
in.deepinwell-drainedsoilinshallowfats.Maintainsoiltem-
perature at least 7585F for good germination. Peppers won't
germinate in cold potting soil heat makes a big diference in
seedsgerminatingin5days,orseedstakingupto20days!(Since
germinationcanbeslowerifseedsdon'thaveenoughheat,make
sure to sow extra seeds in case germination is low.) Don't over-
water seeds or they may rot.Transplant to 3 in. pots as soon as
severalleaveshavedeveloped.Maintaindaytemperature7580F,
andnighttemperatureatleast65F.Waterplantswithwarmwater.Transplantagaintolargerpotsifthe
seedlingsbecometoolarge.Peppersneedtohaveanuncrowdedrootsystemorsubsequentyieldswillbe
reduced.Hardentheplantsbygivingthemplentyoflightandsettingthemoutsideforafewhourson
warmdays.Becarefulnottolettheplantswilt.Don'trushtheseason:agoodruleofthumbistotransfer
pepperstothegardenafterthedogwoodblossomshavefallen,orwhenaveragesoiltemperatureis65F
orabove(usuallyamonthafterlastfrost).Spaceplants1824in.apartinrowsorblocks.Waitamonth
tomulchpepperssothatthesoilcanheatup.Small-fruitedvarietiestoleratehothumidconditionsbet-
ter than large-fruited varieties. Once fowering begins, fertilizer should be withheld; otherwise, fowers
maydropwithoutsettingfruit.Otherfactorscausingfowerdroparelowhumidity(sometimescaused
bywidespacing),poorpollination,fullfruitset,ornighttemperaturesabove80Forbelow65F.Inthe
greenhouse,pollinatepeppersthesamewaytomatoesarepollinated.Maintainhighlevelsofphosphorus
forsustainedyields.Oncefruitproductionbegins,shortstakesorsmalltomatocagesmaybenecessaryto
preventlarge-fruitedvarietiesfromfallingover.Flavor: Peppersarefullyripeafterturningcolor.Although
allpeppersmaybeeateninthegreenstage,ripeningtored,yellow,etc.increasesfavorandnearlydoubles
thevitaminCcontent.Extended Harvest: Matureplantshavegoodvigorinfall,socoverplantsonfrosty
nightsfor12weekstoextendtheharvestseason.Ten,beforethefrstkillingfrost,uprootplantsand
placetherootsinabucketofwaterandstoreinacoollocationtoextendharvestbyonemonth,orgrow
thevarietyDoeHillGoldenBellwhichisanexcellentkeeper.Diseases:Peppersarefairlydisease-resistant,
butaresusceptibletoanthracnose,bacterialleafspot,andtobaccomosaicvirus(TMV).Useresistantva-
rietiesandcontrolaphids.TMVmaynotkillplantsbutwillgreatlyreducetheyield.Keepcigarettesout
ofthegardenandgreenhouse.Physiological Diseases:Sunscaldiscommononvarietiesthathavesparse
foliage.Blossom-endrotisrareinpeppers,andisduetoinadequatecalciumsupplyorunevensupplyof
water.Greenhouse Pests:Similartotreatmentoftomatopests.Seed Savers:Weargloveswhencollecting
seedsfromhotpeppers.Isolatesweetvarietiesby150',andhotandsweetvarietiesby300ft.Note: Daysto
maturityaredaysaftertransplanting.Datesareforgreenpeppers;forripepeppers,addamonth.Packet:
0.5gunlessstated(about60100seeds,dependingonvariety)sows35100ft.oftransplants.
43 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Sweet Peppers
coronaUnavailablefor2013.
Golden cal wonder OG 72 days. (green >
gold) Widely adapted and similar to California
Wonder. Te thick-walled, golden ripe fruits av-
erage 4 5 in. Does well in the Mid-Atlantic.
#46105 Pkt $2.25
keVinS early oranGe bell OG 7080 days.
(green > orange) [Selected by Ashland Farmers
Market growers for taste and earliness.] Medium,
thick-walledbells,33in.Tesamefnetaste
asOrangeBellbut2weeksearlierandwithslightly
improvedyields.Goodfoliagecover.#46132 Pkt
$2.75
Chocolate & Purple Bells
PUrPle beaUty OG80days.(green>purple>
deepred)Medium-sizedbells,33in.,thickfesh,
goodfoliagecover.Compactplantsaremosaicre-
sistant.Ontheirwaytodeepred,thepeppersstop
andlingeratadarkpurplecolor(limegreeninside)
thatslovelyinsalads.#46140 Pkt $2.50
Sweet cHocolate (Choco) OG86days.(green
> chocolate brown) Medium-sized, shiny, choco-
late-cherry-colored bells, 2 4 in., 3-lobed.
Unusual dark maroon interior fruit color. Ex-
tremely productive, continuous fruiting, very dis-
easeresistant.Staketallplantsforbestproduction.
#46103 Pkt $2.75; #46103B (3 g) $7.50
Early Season Bells & Sweet
Frying Peppers
doe Hill Golden bell 6 OG(green>orange)
[Pre-1900familyheirloomfromtheDoeHillarea
inHighlandCounty,VA.]4to6-lobedbrightor-
ange,fattenedbells,12in.Highyielding,24
in.plantsarewidelyadaptedanddiseaseresistant.
Tefavorissweetwithafruity,multidimensional
quality.Fruitskeepwell.#46126 Pkt $2.75
Gamba e 62days.(green>red)Excelsasafry-
ingorstufngpepper.Verythick,meatyfeshholds
upwellandsweetensduringcooking.Ourfavorite
forsweet,stir-friedpeppers.Flattenedbells,33
in.indiameterand12in.deepwithrich,deep-
redcolor. #46116 Pkt $2.50
marconi 6 OG80days.(green>red)Fabu-
lousyieldswiththis7in.hornshapedItalianheir-
loom. Great for frying, drying, or using fresh in
salads.Verysweetwhethergreenorred,standsup
welltotheheat.#46110 Pkt $2.25
melroSe 6OG(green>red)[HeirloomItal-
ianfryingpepperdiscoveredinMelrosePark,IL.]
Productive plants full of 2 4 in. peppers that
turnbrilliantredearly.Verysweetfavor,richand
full-bodied.Excellentforsalads,roasting,andstir-
frying. #46133 Pkt $2.50
Doe Hill Golden Bell
Golden Cal
Wonder
Sweet Chocolate
oranGe bell OG 90 days. (green > orange)
[SeedfromCraigLeHoullierinNC.]Large,thick-
walled,sweetbells,34in.Toughlater-matur-
ing,thequalityandfavorisoneofthebestorange
bellswe'vegrown.Anoutstandingvariety.#46120
Pkt $2.75
yellow belle OG 65 days. (yellow > yellow-or-
ange>crimsonred)Mostlyfour-lobed,23in.,
thickfesh,borneerectontheplant.Heavyfoliage,
compact growth, and very attractive. In Southern
areas fully ripe peppers may develop fungus in
the seed cavity during hot weather. A frst-class
saladpepper,veryreliableandheavilyproductive.
#46109 Pkt $2.75
Yellow & Orange Bell Peppers
Melrose
California Wonder, pg. 42
Kevins Early Orange
Yellow Belle
44 www.SouthernExposure.com Sweet Peppers, Spice Peppers
Extra-Early Sweet Peppers
aSHe coUnty Pimento 6 OG 70days.(green
> red) [Revived by NC seed saver Rob Danford.]
Oneofthefewpeppersthatreliablyproduceswell
intheshortSmokyMountaingrowingseason(150
daysorless).Anincrediblysweet,brightred,thick-
feshed pimento pepper, 4 1 in. Great raw, as
wellasforcooking,roasting,andcanning.#46136
Pkt $2.75
early HUnGarian Sweet (TH 122) OG 55
days. (creamy white > red) [Seed from Dr. Terry
BerkeattheAsianVegetableResearchCenter.In-
troducedbySESE1999.]Anextra-earlylargewax,
Hungariansweetpepper.SimilartoFeherozonex-
ceptthatplantsaretaller(1418in.)andfruitsare
slightlylonger(24in.). #46125 Pkt $2.75
feHeroZon OG (creamywhite>orange>red)
55 days. [Seed from Dr.Terry Berke at the Asian
Vegetable Research Center. Introduced by SESE
1999.]Anextra-early,largewax,Hungariansweet
pepper with compact growth and concentrated
fruitset.Dwarfplantsareonly1215in.tall,yet
produceanearlyyieldof7fruitsperplantonthe
frstharvest.Tick-walledpointedbells,23
in. Excellent variety for container gardens, early
crops,andshort-seasonareas.#46124 Pkt $2.35
liPStick OG 55 days. (green > red) [Johnnys Se-
lectedSeeds]Earlyandproductive,agreatchoice
forshortseasonareas.Chunkytriangularpeppers,
22in.,on30in.plants.Goodfavor,especially
incoolerareas.#46139 Pkt $2.75
Sweet Non-Bell Peppers
Sweet peppers don't have to be bell-shaped. Non-bells
are often earlier, more productive, and more vigorous
than bell peppers.
corno di toro OG80days.(green>red)Hornof
theBullthickbull'shorntype,extremelyproductive,
plantswillproducesomuchfruitthattheplantscan
use a good staking! Great favor, beautiful vigorous
plants.Goodpepperforfryingandcooking.#46131
Pkt $2.50
Perfection (True Heart) e 80 days. (green
> crimson red) 30 in. plants bear thick-walled,
smooth-skinned, heart-shaped fruits (3 2
in.). Very favorful. Use fresh, roasted, peeled, or
canned. Especially well suited for salads, Span-
ish omelets, or eating out of hand like an apple.
#46114 Pkt $2.50
red cHerry (Cherry Sweet) 6 OG 70 days.
(green > red) [Pre-1860] Shaped like bonbons,
theselittlecherrypeppersareagoodsizeforlunch
box treats, and they are great for pickling, can-
ning, and stufng. Bushy 20 in. plants bear dark
crimson-red11in.fruits.#46112 Pkt $2.75
SUPer SHePHerd OG 66 days. (green > red-
brown>red)TisItaliansweetpepperisoneofour
mostproductiveandversatilevarieties.Earlyyields
ofhighquality,defect-freefruits.Tick,juicyfesh
good fresh, fried or pickled. Heavy foliage cover
protectsfromsunscald.34lobedfruitsaverage3
57 in. long. #46119 Pkt $2.50; #46119B (3
g) $7.50back!
Sweet banana (Long Sweet Hungarian) OG70
days. (pale green > yellow > orange > crimson red)
[1941] Heavy yields of attractive, banana-shaped
peppers,61in.Eatenatanyripenessstage,but
sweetestwhenred.Greatforcolorfulsalads,frying,
andfreezing.ExcellentchoiceforMid-Atlanticre-
gion.#46111 Pkt $2.25; #46111B (3 g) $5.50
teqUila SUnriSe 77 days. (green > orange)
Sweetandpretty,thethick-feshed51in.fruits
are borne upright. Use fresh or cooked. Good
yieldsofattractivepeppers.#46115 Pkt $2.50
Red Cherry
Aji Dulce
Hungarian Paprika
Sweet Banana
Trinidad
Ashe County Pimento
Spice Peppers
aJi dUlce 6 OG(C. chinense) 111days.(green
> orange-red > red) [Venezuelan heirloom. Seed
sourcefromDonnaHudsoninTN.]Hasthesame
shape, size, color and aroma as Habanero, but is
sweet, spicy, and delicious, with only a trace of
heat.Highlyaromaticfruits;theirfavorisunusual
andcomplex,withovertonesofblackpepperand
coriander, and undertones of other spicy favors.
Anexcellentchoiceforsautedvegetables,riceand
beandishes,paprika,orherbalvinegars.Tethin-
walledpendantfruitsare12in.,taperingatboth
thestemandblossomend.Plantshavegoodfoli-
age cover and bear at 18 in. high. Seedlings grow
slowlyatfrst,butgrowrapidlylaterintheseason
to 48 in. or more. #46601 Pkt (0.25 g) $2.50;
#46601B Pkt (3 g) $6.50
HUnGarian PaPrika 6 OG70days.(green>red)
Our seedstock originally came from Hungary,
where the paprika pepper has been developed to
itsfnestquality.Tisstrainhasexcellentcolorand
sweet, spicy favor. 3 ft. plants produce an abun-
dance of 1 4 in. peppers. Fruit shows some
susceptibilitytosunscaldandblossom-endrot,but
is otherwise an excellent variety. Te sweet, very
dryfeshisidealfordrying.Grinddriedfruitsfora
superbpaprikaseasoning.#46117 Pkt $2.75
trinidad (C. chinense) 6e 105days.(green>
yellow)AswithAjiDulce,aspicepepperwiththe
favorofHabanerobutwithonlyatraceofheatin
the seeds.Tall, bushy plants with light green foli-
age.11in.brightyellowpeppers.#46138 Pkt
(0.25 g) $2.50
Sweet Peppers for Drying
Jimmy nardelloS italian
6 OG 75 days. (green
> crimson red) Best sweet
varietyfordrying.Tistrea-
sure was in our seed bank
for15yearsbeforewegrew
it in our pepper trials; we
wishwe'dofereditsooner!
One of the more produc-
tive, disease-resistant, and
most widely adapted heir-
loom sweet peppers we
havegrown.Banana-shaped
fruits are multi-dimension-
allysweetandintenselyfa-
vored.Excellentfordrying,
frying, freezing, relishes, or
salads. Tin-walled fruits
are 3 in. to 1 in. at the
shoulder and 58 in. long.
#46122 Pkt $2.75
Lipstick
45 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Hot Peppers
Hot Peppers
anaHeim cHile OG77days.(green>deepred)
Aversatilemildpepperusedfresh,canned,fried,or
dried.68in.pendantfruitsareborneabundantly
on tall, productive, vigorous plants. #46501 Pkt
$2.25; #46501B (3 g) $5.50
cayenne, lonG red 6OG 72 days. (green >
red) [Pre-1827] A choice, fery, red-hot season-
ing pepper. Use fresh or dried, especially in salsa
or chili. 3 34 in. fruits. #46504 Pkt $2.25;
#46504B (3 g) $5.50
cHineSe fiVe color 6e 7090days.(purple
> creamy yellow > yellow > orange > red) Lovely
ornamentalhotpepperwithastunningpaletteof
brightfruitcolorsallpresentatthesametime.Foli-
ageisgreenwithpurpleveinsandpurpleblushon
someleaves.48in.tallplantsbearuprightconical
fruits31in.Anarrestingornamentalwithhot
feryfruits.#46517 P (0.25 g) Pkt $2.25
cZecHoSloVakian black 6 OG 58 days.
(green>black>red)[Czechheirloom.]Highlyor-
namental. Pendant fruits (1 2in.)arebluntly
conicalandaremedium-hotwhenred.3ft.plants,
upright branches. Showy: red fruit at the base,
purpleblackfruitatthetopcontrastswithpurple
green leaves and white-streaked lavender fowers.
#46505 Pkt $2.75
fiSH PePPer 6 e 55 days. green-white >
green-yellow > red) [African-American heirloom
fromMD.]Whiteandgreenmottledleaves.Most
ofthe2in.longfruitshavevariegatedcolorsbefore
ripening to red. Beautiful edible landscape plant.
Great heat tolerance. Very hot, used traditionally
inshellfshandfshcookery.Alsogoodfordrying.
#46518 Pkt $2.75
Habanero OG (C. chinense)95days.(green>
orange-red) [Cultivated in the Yucatan,Trinidad,
and West Indies.] A very aromatic, favorful, su-
perhotpepperusedinCaribbeancurriesandjerk
sauces.12in.thin-walledfruits.Slowgermi-
nating and requires a long warm growing season.
#46506 Pkt (0.25 g) $2.25
HUnGarian wax (Hot Banana) OG 60 days.
(palegreen>yellow>crimsonred)Long,banana-
shaped, medium-hot, spicy peppers, 1 67
in. A very reliable and productive variety adapted
tothecoolNorthaswellastheDeepSouth.Use
fresh,canned,orpickled.#46507 Pkt $2.35
JalaPeo OG72days.(green>red)Teclassic
salsachile.Hot12in.thick-walledpeppersare
usuallyharvestedgreen,butcanbelefttomature
tored.(Achipotlepepperisasmokedredjalape-
o.)Ateaspoonofjalapenovinegarisexcellentsea-
soningforbeansoups.Jalapeosflledwithcream
cheeseandfriedareaSouthernspecialty.#46508
Pkt $2.25; #46508B (3 g) $5.50
JoeS roUnd e 65 days. (green > red) [Seed
sent by Dr. Carolyn Male. Originally from Italy.]
Unusualornamental.in.high3in.widefruits
areborneinclustersof815.Ripeclustersoffruit
resembleredmarblesinagreenbowl.Tallplants.
#46514 Pkt $2.50
lombok 6 OG 90 days. (green > orange >
red)[HeirloomfromafoodmarketinYogyakarta,
Indonesia.] An excellent hot drying pepper with
great taste and rich color. Fruits measure 1 in. at
theshoulderandtaperto56in.long.Telower
thirdofthefruitiswithoutheatandmaybeeaten
likeasweetpepper.Tebestofourdriedhotpep-
pertrials.#46515 Pkt $2.75
nUmex biG Jim OG80days.(green>red)[1975,
NewMexicoStateU.]Large,mild,Anaheim-type
peppers up to 12 in. long, on short (2436 in.)
plants. Great for stufng. Listed by the Guinness
BookofWorldRecordsasthelargesthotpepper!
Good yields even under hot dry conditions. Ripe
fruitsholdwellontheplants.#46520 Pkt $2.75
oroZcoUnavailablefor2013,backnextyear.
royal black OG 88 days. (purple > red with
purple-black stripes) [Introduced 1995 by SESE.
Original seed sent by Carolyn Male.] A beautiful
ornamentaldarkpurpleleavesandstems,withan
occasionalvariegatedgrowingtipofgreen,purple,
andcreamywhite.Teundersidesoftheleavesare
green with purple venation. Te red fruits appear
likecrownjewelsBullet-shapedfruitsmeasuring
1in.areborneuprighton3ft.plants.Tered
fruitsmakeaconvincingandlong-lastingimpres-
siononthepalate.Weusethefruits(bothpurple
and red) for colorful hot vinegars. #46511 (0.25
g) Pkt $2.25
Serrano tamPiqUeo OG 75 days. (green >
orange>red-orange)Attractive30in.plantswith
pendant, thin-walled fruit ( 1 in.). Flavor-
fulpepper,idealforchili,salsa,hotpeppervinegar,
andpickling.Veryhotwhethergreenorred.Dries
easily. #46512 Pkt (0.25 g) $2.25; #46512B (3
g) $7.50
Jalapeo
Joe's Round
Cayenne, Long Red Habanero
Numex Big Jim
Fish Pepper
Royal Black
Chinese Five Color
46 www.SouthernExposure.com Radishes, Rhubarb, Salsify
cHerry belle OG24days.[1949,AASwinner.]
Roundroots,brightredskin,andfrmwhitefesh.
Somewhat less susceptible to developing pithiness
compared to other varieties. Our sweetest spring
radish.#28103 Pkt $1.99; #28103E (28 g) $5.50
eaSter eGG OG24days.Colorfulmixofpur-
ple,red,andwhiteroundradishes.Longerharvest-
ingperiodthankstothevarietyoftypes.#28951
Pkt $2.25; #28951E (28 g) $5.50
SParkler wHite tiP OG 24 days. Bicolored
globes, bright scarlet on the upper portion, and
whiteonthelowerthird.Mediumtopsandsweet,
whitefesh.#28108 Pkt $1.99
wHite icicle (Lady Finger) 6 OG 29 days.
[Pre-1865] Mild-favored, white, carrot-shaped
roots up to 45 in. long. Best harvested small,
butremainsmilderthanothervarietieswhenhar-
vestedlarge.Standsheatwell.Oneofourfavorites.
Gardenersgrowingthisforthefrsttimeareoften
pleasantly surprised by this good variety. #28106
Pkt $1.99; #28106E (28 g) $5.50
Winter Storage Radishes
Culture: Sow 510 weeks be-
forefrstfallfrost.Tintowider
spacing (46 in. apart) than
regular radishes. Harvest before
temperatures drop below 20F.
Trimmed roots can store 23
months in the refrigerator or
root cellar. Tese radishes are
daylength-sensitive and should
notbesowninspring.
black SPaniSH roUnd 6
OG 53 days [Pre-1824] Round
roots grows 34 in. or larger
in diameter. Firm, white fesh
and thin, nearly-black skin. Very
hardy, an excellent winter keeper.
Fleshiscrispandpungent.#28102 Pkt $2.25
cHina roSe (Rose Colored Chinese, Scarlet
China Winter) 6 OG 55 days. [Brought from
ChinatoEuropebyJesuitmissionaries.Introduced
~1850intheU.S.]Whitefesh,roseskin,about5
in.indiameter.#28104 Pkt $2.25
daikon, miyaSHiGe wHite OG (Raphanus sa-
tivus var. longipinnatu)65days.[Originatingfrom
Asia, daikon (pronounced dye-con) is the Japa-
nese word for radish.] Juicy and favorful, can be
used fresh in salads, cooked in vegetable dishes,
pickled, used in kim chee, or grated and mixed
with ginger and soy sauce to make a dip. Usually
harvestedwhen12in.longand23in.indiameter,
thoughitwillgrowmuchlarger!#28201 Pkt $2.95
miSato roSe OG60days.Ourfavoritefallrad-
ish. Green and white skin, rose and white fesh.
Beautiful when sliced or grated for salads. Round
rootsupto5in.Veryforgivingcropunlikemany
radishes, this one will still bulb properly even if
crowdedorthinnedlate.#28109 Pkt $2.95
Miyashige White Daikon Easter Egg
RhubarbRheum rhabarbarum
Culture:RhubarbgrowswellintheMid-Atlantic.IntheSouth,rhubarbcanbegrowninpartialshade
(ideally on north-facing slopes). Losing up to 25% of plants over the course of a Southern summer is
normal;tofllingaps,divideupandreplantrootsinthefall/winter,orplantnewseedlingsinthespring.
DeepSouthsummersaretoohotforgrowingrhubarb.RhubarbprefersasoilpHof6.26.8andgood
levelsofphosphorus,potassium,andorganicmatter;avoidplantinginverysandysoils.Plant23ft.apart
inrows35ft.apart.Mulchplantsandregularlyirrigatethemduringthesummer.Breakofanyfowering
stalksbacktothegroundsothattheplant'senergygoesintoproducingstems.Harvesting:Rhubarbleaves
arepoisonousonlythestemsareedible.Waituntilthesecondyeartoharveststemsfromplantsstarted
fromseed.Matureplantscanbeharvestedtwiceaweekfor68weeksinthespring.Harvest1-ofthe
stems,leavingatleast5stemsstillgrowing.Harvest
stemsbypullingandtwistingatthesametime.Can
also be harvested lightly in the fall, or heavily right
beforefrstfallfrost(thetopsdiebackafterfrost,so
help yourself before the stems will die of anyway).
Packet:0.60g(about45seeds).
SalsifyTragopogon porrifolius
SandwicH iSland mammotH 6 OG120days.
[Pre-1900] Easy-to-grow roots, 11 in. wide
by8in.long.Sowinspring,seeds1in.apart,in
rows 1218 in. apart, thinning to 34 in. apart.
Rootshaveanoyster-likefavor(somesayscallop-
like).Bestharvestedafterfrost,rootskeepwellin
ground. Use stewed, baked, or in a cream sauce.
#63101 Pkt (3 g, 185 seeds) $2.75
RadishesRaphanus sativus
Culture:Sowseedinspringassoonasthesoilcanbeworked.Successive
sowingscanbemadethroughMay,andagaininlatesummer.Hot,dry
weather hastens bolting and causes the roots to become strong-favored
andwoody.Sowseeds3in.apart,in.deepinrows812in.apartand
thinto1in.apart.Maintainadequatesoilmoisture.Harvest:Harvest
salad-typeradisheswhensmall,whenrootsareaboutthesamediameter
asaquarter.Storage:Storeinplasticbagsorcontainersintherefrigerator.
Seed Savers:Isolateaminimumof1mileforhomeuse.Forpureseed
isolatefromwildandcultivatedradishesbyaminimumoftomile.
Packet:7g(about625seeds),sows35ft.
Victoria6 OG[1837,Englishvarietynamedfor
QueenVictoria;popularvarietystillwidelygrown
commercially.] 3036 in. red-green stems, select
plants for the largest and thickest stems. #34101
Pkt $2.95
China Rose
Misato Rose
Black Spanish
Round
Cherry Belle
Sparkler White Tip
Summer Squash &
Zucchini
Summer Squash & Zucchini
benninGS Green tint 6 OG(C. pepo) 52days.
[~1914]Oneofthemostbeautifulandhardyvari-
etiesofPattyPansquash.Saucer-shapedfruitswith
scallopededgesandpale-green,fne-texturedfesh
of good favor. Harvest when small. #53115 Pkt
(4 g) $2.25
cocoZelle italianUnavailablefor2013.
coStata romaneSca 6 OG (C. pepo) 62 days.
Tis Italian heirloom zucchini is favored for favor.
Fruitsremaintenderevenat18in.;bestpickedat12
in. Heavily ribbed fruits are striped with alternating
lightanddarkgreenshades.Hardyvinesgrowlarger
thanothersummersquash.#53120 Pkt (3 g) $2.50
early Golden SUmmer crookneck (Early Yellow
Summer Crookneck, Dwarf Summer Crookneck)
6 OG(C. pepo) 50days.[NativeAmericanvariety
datingtobeforeEuropeancontact.Itwascommonly
growninAppalachia.]Pickedat56in.,thefruitisa
brightgoldenyellowwithacurvedneck,creamywhite
fesh, and excellent favor. #53121 Pkt (3 g) $2.75
Limited supply order early!
early Prolific StraiGHtneck 6 OG(C. pepo)
48 days. [1938, AAS winner.] Fruits are straight,
lemon-yellow, and slightly club-shaped. Harvest
small, when 37 in. long. Quality of the fesh is
excellent.Plantsareveryvigorous,hardy,andpro-
ductive. #53101 Pkt (4 g) $2.20; #53101E (28
g) $5.50
early wHite bUSH ScalloP (White Patty Pan)
6 OG(C. pepo) 54days.[Pre-1722]White-feshed
fruits are whitish-green ripening to white. Fruits
average67in.indiameterby3in.tall.Verypro-
ductive.#53103 Pkt (3 g) $2.50
Golden bUSH ScalloP 6 OG (C. pepo) 68
days. Golden-yellow, plump, Patty-Pan fruits on
space-saving bush plants. Prolifc and hardy, the
plantsbearcontinuouslyoveralongseason.Har-
vestfruitswhen45in.across.Useboiled,friedor
stir-fried.Matures2weekslaterthanothervariet-
ies,butfavorissuperior.#53104 Pkt (3 g) $2.50;
#53104E (28 g) $5.50
tromboncino 6 OG (C. moschata) 80 days.
[Italian heirloom] Light green fruits grow long,
curvingtoabellatoneend.Viningplantscanbe
grownonatrellis.Harvestat810in.longwhen
the favor is fne and sweet. Vigorous moschata
plantscanbearallseasoninareaswhereinsectsare
aproblemforothersummersquash.Iflefttoma-
ture,skinwillripentotanlikeabutternutsquash.
GrowerRichardMoyernotesthatthemalesquash
blossoms sell well at market! #53607 Pkt (3 g)
$2.75
yellow crookneck 6 OG (C. pepo) 55 days.
[~1700] Yellow, bulb-shaped fruit with a narrow,
curvedneck.Skinbecomesbumpyandwartedon
large fruits. Best eaten when fruits are no longer
than6in.Aconsistentlypopularvariety.#53102
Pkt (4 g) $2.20; #53102E (28 g) $5.50
ZUccHini, black beaUty OG(C. pepo) 48days.[1957]
Fruitsaredarkgreen,turningblackgreenasfruitma-
tures. Plants are semi-spineless, semi-upright, with an
opengrowthhabit.Fleshiswhitewithsmallseedcav-
ity. Freezes well. Note: Our observations over several
seasonsindicatethatBlackBeautyattractssquashbugs
muchmorethanothervarietiesandwehaveuseditsuc-
cessfullyasatrapplantforhand-pickingsquashbugs.
#53105 Pkt (4 g) $2.35
ZUccHini, dark Green OG(C. pepo) 50days.
Mottled dark green fruits with pale green fesh.
A vigorous, productive bush variety with early
concentrated yields. #53106 Pkt (4 g) $2.35;
#53106E (28 g) $5.50
ZUccHini, Grey (Tender Grey) OG(C. pepo) 42
days.Smalltomediumzucchini,oftenstilltender
at18in.,withgray-greenmottledskin.Small-seed-
ed with extended keeping quality. Long harvest
period. Excellent favor and texture; we've added
TenderGreytothenametotrytogetthisdeserv-
ingvarietysomemoreattention! #53107 Pkt (3 g)
$2.50 Limited supply order early.
Golden Bush Scallop
Yellow Crookneck
Black Beauty Zucchini
Tromboncino
Squash,Zucchini,&PumpkinsCucurbita spp.
Culture:Cultureofsquashandpumpkinsissimilartothatofcantaloupeandcucumber,whicharealso
members of the squash family. Squash and pumpkins require warm days and warm nights to mature
properly.Sowseedsto1in.deep.Bushvarietiesshouldbespaced1830in.apartinrows4ft.apart,
or68seedsperhill,inhills4ft.apart.Viningvarietiesareplantedinrowsorhills68ft.apart.Keep
soilmoisturehighbymulching.Seed Watering Notes: SeeCucumberssection.Transplanting Notes: See
Cucumberssection.Fruite Set:Flowersmaynotsetfruitinexceptionallyhotweather.Plantoutwinter
squash early enough so that fruit will already be forming when high heat arrives. Harvesting Summer
Squash:Harvestcrooknecksandzucchiniwhen68in.long.Zucchiniswillgrowlargeenoughtobecome
attackzucchinisifyoudon'tkeepthemharvested.Yellowsquasharetheeasiesttofndwhenharvest-
ing!Harvesting Winter Squash:Wintersquashisreadyforharvestwhentherindlosesitsshinyluster,
becomesduller,cannolongerbedentedbyafngernail,andwhenstemshavedried.Harvestbycutting
stems1in.abovethefruit(leavestemson,squashwillstorebetter).Donotallowfruitstobecomefrosted.
Storeat4560Fandmaintaingoodaircirculation.Diseases:Squashisafectedbydownyandpowdery
mildew,andbacterialwilt.(SeeCucumberssection.)Topreventblossom-endrot,maintainanevensup-
plyofmoisture.Insect Pests:SeeCucumbersectionfornotesoncucumberbeetles.Forvineborers,mix
charcoalintosoiljustbeforeplantingtoreducetheirnumbers.Forsmallvarietiesanotherstrategyisto
pinchgrowingtip(s)whenvinesare12ft.long.Tiscreatesmultiplevines,increasingoddsofescaping
borerdamage.Usepyrethrumorsabadillatocontrolcucumberbeetlesandsquashbugs.Destroyeggsof
squashbugbyhand,ordepositeggsinajarofsoapywater.Totrapsquash
bugs, place boards around base of plants. Squash bugs will hide under the
boardsatnightandcanbecollectedinthemorning.Vineborerscanbecut
out of stems by making a cut along the length of the stem and removing
larvaeoftheborers.Someadditionalprotectionfromborersmaybeobtained
by applying rotenone around the base of the plant. Keeping plants under
rowcoveruntilfoweringextendsplantsurvival.Fornon-resistantvarieties
ofsquashasuccessionofplantingsmayberequired.Useresistantvarieties,
likeTromboncino,wherepossible,orsubstituteediblegourds.Seed Savers:
Tereare4speciesofpumpkinsandsquash.Speciesislistedinparentheses
besidethenameofeachvariety.Crossingoccurseasilywithinaspeciesand
rarelybetweenspecies.Isolatevarietiesofthesamespeciesbyaminimumof
1/8mileifyousaveseedforhomeuse.Pureseedrequireshandpollination
oraminimumisolationofto1mile,dependingonplantingsize.Summer
Squash Packet:34g(about2559seeds,average35seeds)Winter Squash
Packet:26g(about2247seeds,average31seeds).
Costata Romanesca
Cocozelle Italian
48 www.SouthernExposure.com Winter Squash
WinterSquash
Growing instructions on page 47.
Bush Varieties
baby bUtternUt Unavailablefor2013.
bUrPeeS bUtterbUSH OG (C. moschata) 86
days. [1978] Earlier and smaller than Waltham
Butternut, but even better tasting. A space-saving
varietyforsmallgardens:mostplantsarebush-like,
somehaveshortrunners.1 lb.fruitswithsweet
orangefesh,average36fruitsperplant.#53615
Pkt (4 g) $2.50new!
table qUeen bUSH (Acorn) OG(C. pepo) 80days.
[1948] Space-saving version of Table Queen (see
description below). Averages 5 fruits per plant.
#53108 Pkt (3 g) $2.35
Vining Varieties
bUttercUP, bUrGeSS 6 OG(C. maxima) 100days.
[1932] Tis Burgess strain of Buttercup is noted
foritsthick,fne-grainedfeshandexcellentfavor.
Fruits are fattened turbans, approximately 4
6 in., weighing 45 lbs. Rinds are dark green
withslightribsandabuttonontheblossomend.
#53301 Pkt (5 g) $2.25; #53301E (28 g) $5.50
candy roaSter melon 6 e (C. maxima) 112
days. [Appalachian heirloom from western NC.]
630 lb. squash with great favor. Pinkish-orange
fruits with some blue-green color. Ribbed pump-
kinshape,bigvines.#53302 Pkt (5 g) $2.95 Lim-
ited supply order early!
delicata ZePPelin OG(C. pepo) 97days.One
of the sweetest winter squashes we ofer. Cream-
colored skin has dark-green stripes. 2 lb oblong
fruits, 10 3 in. Semi-bush vines yield up to 8
fruitsperplant.#53117 Pkt (2 g) $2.50
GaleUx deySineS OG (C. maxima) 98 days.
[French heirloom] Vigorous plants set lots of
smoothyellowfruits.Atfrstthey'renothingspe-
cial,butthentheyturnarosyorangeastheyripen.
Instoragetheydevelopanamazingwartysurface.
Makesgreatsoup,sauce,orpumpkinpie.Quick-
ripening fruits are best used early in the winter
storageseason. #53307 Pkt (5 g) $2.75
Green-StriPed cUSHaw (Striped Crookneck)
6 OG (C. argyrosperma) 110days.[Pre-1893,pos-
siblypre-1860.CushawscamefromtheWestIndies,
earlier than 1700.] Tis bulb-shaped squash is a
reliable producer and the most popular of its class.
Large,vigorousvinesareresistanttosquashvinebor-
er.Fruitsaverage1012lbs,about18in.long,and
10in.wideatthebowl.Notagoodkeeper.Whitish-
greenskinwithmottledgreenstripes.Telightyel-
lowfeshisslightlysweet,thick,medium-coarse,and
fbrous.Fineforpiesandbaking.Temashedsquash
is great when fried with savory herbs. #53501 Pkt
(5 g) $2.75
kikUZa (Sweet Kikuza, Chrysanthemum Seat)
6e(C. moschata)120days.[Early1800sJapanese
heirloom.]Tan,deeplyribbed24lbfruits.Sweet,
dry, slightly nutty, smooth orange fesh.Vigorous
vines. Not recommended for the Deep South
fowersmaynotsetfruitinhighheat.#53611 Pkt
(3 g) $2.50
mrS. amerSonS 6e (C. moschata) 120days.
Large squash with great favor, bakes quickly de-
spiteitslargesize.Tanskin,orangefesh,fattened
pear shape. Favorite of our 2009 heirloom mos-
chatatrials.#53612 Pkt (4 g) $2.50
nortH GeorGia candy roaSter 6OG(C. max-
ima) 100days.[Early1900sAppalachianTanks-
giving feasts included candy roaster pie instead
of pumpkin pie.] Rare heirloom variety. Banana-
shapedfruitsareupto18in.longand6in.wide,
pinkwithbluetips.Smooth,deliciousorangefesh.
#53304Pkt (5 g) $3.25; #53304E (28 g) $8.50
SPaGHetti SqUaSH (Vegetable Spaghetti) 6 OG
(C. pepo) 90days.9in.paleyellowfruits.Keepswell.
Palefeshbreaksupintospaghetti-likestrandswhen
cookedboilfruitfor2030minutesandremove
feshwithafork.Tastyfeshmaybeusedlikespa-
ghetti,toppedwithyourfavoritesauceagoodlow-
carboption!#53110 Pkt (4 g) $2.35
Sweet meat SqUaSH 6(C. maxima) Tisexcellent
1215lbsquashhasaslategreenskinandorange
fesh. Flesh has a dry texture and a buttery favor
that sweetens with age. Excellent keeper. Tanks
toitstenderdrytexture,cansubstituteforsummer
squashincookedfoods.#53606 Pkt (4 g) $2.25
Table Queen Bush (Acorn) Delicata Zeppelin Burgess Buttercup Green Striped Cushaw Spaghetti Squash Table Queen Vine (Acorn)
Galeux D'Eysines North Georgia Candy
Sweet Meat Thelma Sanders
Burgess Buttercup Green Striped Cushaw Spaghetti Squash Table Queen Vine (Acorn) Burgess Buttercup Green-Striped Cushaw Spaghetti Squash Table Queen Vine (Acorn)
Squash Species Guide
Cucurbita pepo Most zucchini and summer
squashareofthisspecies.Wintersquashvarieties
donotstorewellandarebesteatenwithinafew
monthsofharvest,butalsoneedlesstimecuring
to sweeten up. Best planted in monthly succes-
sions throughout the summer due to vine borer
susceptibility. If you have trouble growing these
squash,trylufagourdsorTromboncinosummer
squashasasubstituteforzucchini.
C. maxima Often quite large-growing, this
speciesgenerallykeepswellinstorage,fromafew
monthstoayearormore,dependingonthevari-
ety.Fine-texturedfeshandverygoodfavor.May
betenderandsensitivetowilt,aswellasvinebor-
ers and other insect pests. Tese are the a good
choicewherenightsarecool.
C. moschata Excellent keepers, with favorful,
sweet fesh that is often fragrant. Well-suited for
piesandcakes,thoughtheyareoftenjustbakedor
boiled.Goodresistancetovineborersandcucum-
berbeetlesoncetheplantsarebeyondtheseedling
stage. During the growing season, these plants
neednighttemperaturesabove60Ftogrowwell.
C. mixta(C. argyrosperma)AtraditionalSouth-
erncrop,thoughtheirpopularityhasdiminished.
Tesomewhatcoarsefeshistypicallynotassweet
asmaximasandmoschatas,thoughitiswell-suited
to savory dishes or may be sweetened. Many are
grown for the large, favorful seeds, perefect for
roasting.Likemoschatas,theyhavegoodresistance
to vine borers and cucumber beetles. Excellent
droughttolerance.
Winter Squash &
Pumpkins
table qUeen Vine (Acorn) 6 OG (C. pepo) 85
days. [1913. Te precursor of this variety was
grown by the Arikara Indian tribe in the early
1800s.] Acorn squash, averages 6 in. long. Dark-
green rind, fne textured, golden-yellow fesh.
Sweetensinstorage.Excellentforbaking.#53109
Pkt (3 g) $2.35
taHitian melon OG (C. moschata) 120 days.
Long-necked butternut type has one of the high-
estsugarcontentsofanywintersquash.Tesweet,
fne-textured neck fesh is excellent for pies and
soups. Large (1020 lb) fruits keep well for 9+
months.#53613 Pkt (4 g) $2.50
tHelma SanderS Sweet Potato 6 OG (C.
pepo) 96 days. [Family heirloom from Telma
Sanders in Adair County, MD. Introduced 1988
bySESE.]Acorn-typesquashupto6in.long.Rip-
ensfromcreamtolightgold.Tick,goldenyellow
feshwithfnetextureandsuperbfavor.Sweetens
instorage.GreatvigorinVABFs2009squashtri-
als.#53111 (2 g) $2.50
UPPer GroUnd Sweet Potato6e(C. mos-
chata)100days.[AppalachianheirloomfromKY.
Introduced1988bySESE.]Vigorousvines,hardy
andproductiveevenindrought.Resemblesabut-
ternutsquashwithouttheneck;theyellow-orange
to orange fesh is sweet and similar to butternut.
#53614 Pkt (4 g) $2.50back!
waltHam bUtternUt OG (C. moschata) 95
days. [1970, AAS winner.]Very vigorous and de-
pendable.Fruitsaverage89in.long,34lbs,and
have buf-colored skin, and fne-textured, sweet,
orange fesh. Can be harvested when small and
used like a summer squash. Excellent resistance
tovineborers.Storesverywell.#53601 Pkt (4 g)
$2.35; #53601E (28 g) $5.50
Pumpkins
Pumpkin is the word used to describe a pumpkin-
shaped squash, but there are many colors, sizes, and
types of pumpkins in the diferent squash species.
Generally, Halloween pumpkins for carving are pepo
types. Te best-favored pumpkins are maxima and
moschata types. Te most bug-resistant pumpkins are
moschata types.
biG max OG (C. maxima) 115 days. Extra large
pumpkin often grown for county fairs and Hal-
loween.Weighsupto100lbs.ormorewhenwell
grown.Brightorangefruitswithorangefeshgood
forpies.#53303 Pkt (6 g) $2.75
connecticUt field (Big Tom, Yankee Cow
Pumpkin) 6 OG (C. pepo) 110 days. [Pre-1700
cultivarofNativeAmericanorigin.]Stillthemost
popularvarietyoflargeHalloweenpumpkins.15
20lbsfruitsarebrightorange,slightlyribbed,and
varyinshapeandsize.Goodforcanning,baking,
andpies.#53113 Pkt (4 g) $2.75
lady GodiVa OG (C. pepo) 90100 days [1972]
Te lovely, olive-green seeds have only a cello-
phane-like covering, so no hulling is necessary
before roasting the favorful seeds. 46 lb. fruits,
green and gold skin. Te fesh is nothing special,
bland and stringy, but okay for pumpkin pies or
thechickens.#53153 Pkt (4 g) $2.50 back!
old-faSHioned tenneSSee VininG PUmPkin Crop
failure,backnextyear!
roUGe Vif dtamPeS (Cinderella) 6 OG (C.
maxima) 120 days. [First available in the US in
1883.RougeVif isFrenchfordeepred.]Beau-
tiful, rich orange pumpkin with deep ribs and a
fattened shape. Good for pies. 1235 lb fruits.
#53305 Pkt (5 g) $2.75
Seminole 6 OG(C. moschata) 95days.[Cul-
tivatedinFloridaby theNativeAmericans inthe
1500s.] Keeps up to 1 year at room temperature!
Small fruits are sweeter than Butternut and have
frm, deep-orange fesh. Large vines bear bell-
shaped buf-colored fruits averaging 6 in. in di-
ameter.Resistanttovineborers.Agoodchoicefor
hot,humid,disease-proneareas.Giveitamplewa-
terandroomtoroam.#53604 Pkt (3 g, 30 seeds)
$2.50; #53604E (28 g) $8.50
Small SUGar (New England Pie, Sugar Pumpkin)
6 OG(C. pepo) 100days.[Pre-1860]Atraditional
favoriteofhomegardeners.Sweetdryfeshishigh
in solids and low in stringiness. Round orange
fruits weigh 68 lbs. #53114 Pkt (4 g) $2.35;
#53114E (28 g) $5.50
tan cHeeSe 6 OG (C. moschata) 110 days.
[Pre-1824, one of the oldest varieties cultivated.]
Cheese pumpkins are hardy, productive, and su-
perior to most feld pumpkins. Smooth, tan skin,
moderatelydeepribs,anddeeporangesweetfesh.
Good keepers. 8 in. high fruits weigh 612 lbs.
#53605 Pkt (4 g) $2.75; #53605E (28 g) $8.50
winter lUxUry Pie 6 OG (C. pepo) 100 days.
[1893, improved and popularized by Gill Broth-
ers Seeds by 1917.] Deep
orange and slightly netted
with sweet, tender fesh.
Fruits are 6 in. tall, 8 in.
wide,average6lbs.InTe
Compleat Squash, author
Amy Goldman says, Win-
ter Luxury Pie makes the
smoothestandmostvelvety
pumpkinpieI'veeverhad.
#53152 Pkt (4 g) $2.95;
#53152E (28 g) $8.50
Rouge Vif Dtampes Seminole Small Sugar Tan Cheese
Winter Luxury Pie
Connecticut Field
Waltham Butternut
50 www.SouthernExposure.com Tomatoes
Key to Tomato Disease Tolerance:Knowndiseasetoleranceorresistanceisindicatedinparenthesesafter
thevarietyname.V,F,andNattheendofavarietynameindicateknownresistancetoverticilliumwilt,
fusarium wilt, and nematodes, respectively. Many factors afect disease resistance and results may vary
fromregiontoregionandfromseasontoseason.Diseaseresistantvarietieswillnotbetotallydisease-free
buttheywillresistortoleratediseasebetterthanothervarieties.Notethatmanyheirloomtomatoeshave
notbeenextensivelytestedfordiseasetoleranceeitherinthelaboratory,orinextensivefeldtrialsab-
senceofdiseaseresistanceinformationinthevarietydescriptiondoesnotimplylackofresistance.
ab Alternaria(earlyblight) cr Crackresistance nhr Nailheadrust
asc Alternariastemcanker cs Creasestem rkn Rootknotnematode
an Anthracnose fw1 Fusariumwilt,race1 st Stemphyliumspot
ber Blossomendrot fw2 Fusariumwilt,race2 sun Sunscald
bw Bacteriawilt gw Graywall tmv Tobaccomosaicvirus
cf Catfacing gls Grayleafspot vw Verticilliumwilt
clm Cladosporiumleafmold lb Lateblight
Some of our favorite disease-resistant varieties: Atkinson, Druzba, Eva Purple Ball, Homestead 24,
MarglobeVF,Matt'sWildCherry,MortgageLifterVFN,Neptune,OzarkPinkVF,RomaVFVirginia
Select,TropicVFN,WestVirginia63
TomatoesLycopersicon lycopersicum
Culture: Sowseeds6weeksbeforethelastfrostdateforyourarea.
Plantseedin.deepinshallowfatsandmaintainsoiltemperaturein
therangeof7585Fforgoodgermination.Whentheseedlingshaveproduced
severalleaves,transplantto3in.potstopromoterootgrowth.Aftertransplanting,
keepseedlingsatalowertemperatureatnight,5060F,topromoteearlierfower-
inginsomevarieties.Daytemperaturesshouldriseto7585Ftopromoterapid
growth.Exposeplantstolightandaircurrentstohardentheplantsandtoencour-
agestockiness.Watersparingly,butdonotallowthegrowthtobechecked.Fertil-
izewithcomplete,solublefertilizerorfshemulsionifleavesbecomeyellowand/
or purple. Keep phosphorous levels high.Too much nitrogen will delay fruiting.
Fortransplantingtothegarden,averagesoiltemperatureshouldbe6065F.Spac-
ing:Stakedplantsshouldbespaced24in.apart.Cagedplantsshouldbespaced
3648in.apartinrows60in.apart.Diseases:Plantdisease-resistantvarietiesfora
sustainedharvest.Leafblightdiseasessuchasearlyblightandalternariabegintoap-
pearaboutmid-July,andplantsaremoresusceptibleoncefruitproductionbegins.To
reducediseaseproblems,useresistantortolerantvarietiesandrotatetomatoestodiferent
partsofthegardeneachyear,usinga4-yearrotation.Mulchingandcaging/stakingplantshelpsprevent
disease.Fusariumwilt(race1),adiseasecausedbyasoilfungus,iscommonintheMid-Atlanticregion
duringmid-tolate-season.Fusariumraces1and2arepresentinsouthernregions.Wherefusariumwilt
ispresenta6-yearrotationoruseofresistantvarietiesisrecommended.Donotplanteggplants,peppers,
orpotatoesinwilt-infestedsoilduringtherotationperiod.Avoidplantingtomatoesnearwalnuttreesto
avoidwalnutwilt.EarlyblightandanthracnosearecommonintheMid-Atlanticregion,andarefavored
byhot,humidconditions.Lateblightismorecommonininlandregionsathigherelevations,especially
during the spring and fall. Blossom-end rot is prevented by ensuring an adequate level of soil calcium
andsteadymoisture.Pests:Tomatoesplantedinhealthysoilwillgenerallyhavefewseverepestproblems.
Foliage:Manyheirloomsarepotato-leafedtheirleaveslooklikethoseofpotatoes.Somefolksthink
theselargerleavesimprovefruitfavorandaidepestcontrol.Flavor: Typeoffertilizerusedhasanefect
onfavor.Highlyfavoredtomatoesaresometimessubjecttooffavorsundercertaingrowingcondi-
tions.Avoidplacingfreshlyharvestedtomatoesintherefrigeratorbecauserefrigerationwilldestroymuch
ofthedelicatefavor.Tomatoesarebeststoredatatemperatureabove50F.Seed Savers:Isolatevarieties
ofL. lycopersiconbyaminimumof35ft.forhomeuseand75150ft.forpureseed.IsolatevarietiesofL.
pimpinellifoliumfromallothertomatoesbyaminimumof150ft.Maturation:Daystomaturityarethe
numberofdaysaftertransplanting.Packet:Seedsizevariesconsiderably.0.16gunlessotherwisestated
(about4083seeds,dependingonvariety,average64seeds)sows100ft.Seeds/oz:7,00015,000seeds/oz
(average11,500)sows12acresoftransplantsat24in.spacinginrows60in.apart.
Determinate vs. Indeterminate: Determinate
varietiesareshort-vinedplantsthatmaynotneed
staking,thoughyieldswillbemuchbetterifplants
are staked. Indeterminate varieties are long-vined
plants that bear fruit continuously. Tese variet-
ies should be caged or staked. Some varieties are
semi-determinate.Mulching:Toomuchmulchon
thesoilinthespringmaydelaygrowthbyprevent-
ingsoiltemperaturefromrisingenoughtosupport
active root growth. In June, apply a deep mulch
around plants to conserve moisture, prevent dis-
ease,andincreaseyield.Yield:Toomuchnitrogen
after transplanting will delay fowering. High lev-
els of phosphorus are necessary to produce good
yields. Pruning and staking increase early fruiting
attheexpenseofyield.Indeterminatevarietiesmay
beprunedifnecessary.Pruningofdeterminateva-
rieties should be kept to a minimum. For largest
yields, cages 21/2 ft. wide by 5 ft. tall are recom-
mendedforindeterminatevarieties.
Extra-Early Red Tomatoes
Glacier OG 58 days. (Determinate) Glacier,
unlikeotherextra-earlyvarieties,producesbothan
earlycropandcontinuestobeartheentireseason.
Greatfavor,especiallyforanearlyvariety.1in.
bright red fruits.We have had yields of 3 bushel
per plant. Very cold-tolerant and may survive a
lightfrost.Potatoleaffoliage.#49196 Pkt $2.50;
#49196A (1.5 g) $5.50
SoPHieS cHoice 6 OG 55 days. (Determinate)
[HeirloomfromEdmonton,Canada,senttoSESE
fromDr.Male.Introduced1997.]Highlyproduc-
tive, favorful and large-fruited. Ripens ahead of
all other extra-early varieties in our trials. Unlike
other extra-early varieties, the fruits are favorful
andlarge,averaging68ozandweighingupto12
oz Fruit has an orange-red exterior and deep-red
interior.Produceslargefruitonasmallplantonly
1824 in. tall. Quality is best in cooler climates
does not handle heat or drought well. #49188
Pkt $2.50
ZarnitSa 6 OG 60 days. (Short indeterminate)
[Seedscollectedfromaregion60kmsouthofMos-
cow,introducedbySESE1999.Zarnitsatranslates
assummerlightning.]Anearly-bearing,produc-
tive, red-fruited variety with fruit averaging 2
2in.Shortvinesaresuitedforstakingorground
culture.Well-balancedfavorsweet,buttery,and
smooth.Resistscracking.#49193 Pkt $2.50
Culture of Greenhouse Tomatoes: Greenhouse-grown tomatoes require pollination for good fruit set.
Vibratetheblossomclusterswithanelectrictoothbrushortapthemwithapencil.Daytimetemperature
shouldnotexceed90F,andnighttemperaturesshoulddropbelow70F,butnotlowerthan55F.Opti-
mumnighttemperatureis5968F.At40Fsometomatovarietiesshowtissuedamagenotreadilyvisible.
Greenhouse Pests:Greenhousetomatopestssuchaswhitefies,mealybugs,aphids,andspidermitescan
becontrolledwithinsecticidalsoapuptoonedaybeforeharvest.Whitefies,winged-aphids,andleafmin-
ersareattractedtoandtrappedbysticky-yellowtraps.
OTV
Brandywine
Glacier
51 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Tomatoes
Red Tomatoes
abraHam lincoln (Early Abraham Lincoln)
6 OG 70 days. (ab, asc) (Indeterminate) [Te
original Abraham Lincoln was a late-maturing
variety introduced about 1923. Tis early season
selection(circa1975)ripens1012daysearlier,has
smaller fruit, and does not have the bronze-green
foliage characteristic of the original.] Flavor is
slightlyacidicanddistinctive.Plantshaveexcellent
resistancetofoliagediseasehighlyrecommended
wherefoliagediseaseisaproblem.Medium-sized,
red fruits are very uniform. #49101 Pkt $2.50;
#49101A (1.5 g) $5.50
atkinSon OG 70 days. (Indeterminate)
(fw1,rkn,gls)[Introduced1966forhothumidar-
easbyAlabamasAuburnU.]Anexcellentproduc-
erof610ozfattenedglobularredfruitonvigor-
ousplantswithheavyfoliage.Mediumfruitskeep
well, meaty with good color and favor. #49212
Pkt $2.50
brandywine otVSeeOTVBrandywine.
coStolUto GenoVeSe Unavailablefor2013.
delicioUS e 77 days. (cr) (Indeterminate) [In-
troduced by Burpee after years of selection from
Beefsteak.] Large, meaty beefsteak-type tomatoes,
most 12 lbs; a 73 lb fruit holds the world's re-
cord! Relatively free of defects for a large-fruited
tomato.Red,meatyfeshwithsmallseedcavities.
#49110 Pkt $2.75
drUZba 6 OG (ab,ber,cf,cr)75days.(Inde-
terminate) [Bulgarian heirloom. Introduced 1995
bySESEfromseedfromDr.CarolynMale.]Excel-
lentjuicysweetfavor.5ozfruitsareborne24to
acluster.Althoughthefruitwallsaretender,they
areresistanttofruitdiseases,cracking,andblossom
end rot. Produces a large percentage of uniform-
ripening, high-quality blemish-free fruit. Well
likedatfarmersmarkets.#49157 Pkt $2.50
German red Strawberry 6e 80days.(Indeter-
minate)[Introduced1995bySESE,seedfromDr.
CarolynMale.]TisGermanheirloomresemblesa
strawberryincolorandshape,thoughmuchlarger!
Meaty with scant seed and juice, the favor spec-
trumrunsbroadanddeep.Afavoriteatour2007
festival.Fruitsaverage10oz,33in.Shoulders
aresmoothtoslightlyribbedandslowertoripen.
Plantshavelightfoliagecover.#49158 Pkt $2.75
Good neiGHbor e 80 days (Indeterminate)
[SelectedbyMaryAnnandMerlynNiedens.]68
oz fruits borne abundantly on disease-resistant 7
ft. plants. Flavorful fruits resist cracking. A good
choicetosharewithyourneighbors.#49224 Pkt
$2.25
HaZelfield farm rede80days.(Indetermi-
nate)[Avolunteerinafarmersfeldthatwasper-
formingbetterthananyoftheplantedtomatoes!]
Medium-height plants produce 8 oz fattened red
tomatoes.Highlyproductive,afavoriteattheLex-
ington,KY,FarmersMarket.#49213 Pkt $2.25
HomeStead 24 (asc,cf,cr,fw1)80days.(Semi-
determinate) [1966] Developed for hot humid
coastal areas, especially Florida. Often grown in
theMid-Atlanticregion,whereitreliablysetsfruit
at high temperatures. Red 8 oz slightly fattened
globes. #49121 Pkt $2.25 Limited supply or-
der early!
illini Star OG65days.(Indeterminate)[De-
veloped by IL grower Merlyn Niedens.] Produces
heavycropsof68ozfruitson46ft.plants.Deep
red tomatoes have excellent favor and good dis-
ease- and split-resistance. Strongly recommended
to market growers and home gardeners alike.
#49199 Pkt $2.50
Joe tHienaman aUStralian Heart 6 e 80
days. (Indeterminate)[Louisville, Kentucky fam-
ilyheirloom,originallyfromAustralia.]Moderate
productionoflarge,meaty,heart-shapedredfruit.
12 oz fruits have few seeds and great taste. Pro-
ducesuntilfrost.#49226 Pkt $2.25
larGe red 6 OG 85 days. (Indeterminate)
[Original seed from the USDA. Historical notes
byHankandLindaTrent.PriortotheCivilWar,
oneofthemostcommonlygrownandbestdocu-
mented tomato varieties in the country. Listed in
the 1843 Shaker seed catalog at New Lebanon,
NY,theLargeRedtomatoisvitalforante-bellum
gardenrecreationsandhistoricfarms.FearingBurr
inhis1865bookstated,Fromthetimeofthein-
troductionofthetomatotoitsgeneraluseinthis
country, the Large Red was almost the only kind
cultivated, or even commonly known.] 2 4 in.
deep-redfruitsareheavilyribbedorlobedandfat-
tened in shape quite distinct from modern to-
matoes. Sweet with a bit of tang and some favor
intricacy.Vinesprovidemediumfoliagecover.We
introducedLargeRedforhistoricalreasons,butwe
weresurprisedandpleasedduringour1996trials
to fnd that it became a favorite of a local restau-
rant'schef.#49183 Pkt $2.75
marGlobe Vf (Marglobe Improved) 6 (vw,
fw1,asc,clm,nhr,st,sun)70days.(Determinate)
[AselectstrainoftheoldfavoriteMarglobeorigi-
nally released by the USDA in 1925.] Marglobe
has been in demand for several generations while
many other varieties have come and gone. Tis
selectionhasbeenimprovedfordisease-resistance.
Red,medium-sized,58oz.fruitswithfrmwalls
andgoodfavor.Stocky,vigorousplantswithexcel-
lentdiseasetolerance.Vinesprovidegoodprotec-
tionfromsunscald.#49126 Pkt $2.25
martian Giant Slicer OG 95 days. (Semi-
determinate) [Developed for organic market gar-
denersbySeedsofChange,furtherselectedbyBill
ReynoldsofEelRiverProduce.]Juicyredbeefsteak
with frm texture and a good acid/sweet balance.
It has done well in our trials even in the very
wet2004seasonitproducedloadsofbig,beautiful
tomatoes.#49202 Pkt $2.25
mortGaGe lifter Vfn (Red Mortgage Lifter)
OG 83 days. (ab, asc, vw, fw1, rkn) (Indeter-
minate)AnimprovedversionofRadiatorCharlie's
MortgageLifter(seePink&Pink-RedTomatoes)
withincreaseddisease-resistanceandmoreuniform
fruit,ripeningtoredratherthanpink-red. Large,
1014oz.fruits,notaslargeastheoriginalMort-
gageLifter,buttheplantsaremuchmoreproduc-
tive.ItstilldeservestheMortgageLifterreputation
andisoneofourmostproductivetomatoes.Bears
untilfrost.Potatoleaffoliage.#49129 Pkt $2.50
moUntain PrinceSS 6 OG68days.(Determi-
nate)[HeirloomfromtheMonongahelaNational
Forest Region ofWV]Very early and productive.
46ozredfruitisround,smooth,andsolid,agood
choice for early season farmers markets. Best in
cool,short-seasonareas.#49228 Pkt $2.50
mUle team 6 OG 86 days. (Indeterminate)
[Introduced1997bySESE.SeedsentbyDr.Caro-
lyn Male.] Aptly named workhorse of a tomato
whichdeliverswellandlongintotheseason.Uni-
form, red, 812 oz. fruits are slightly ovate with
slightlydentedshouldersandaredefect-free.Sweet
withaslighttang.#49187 Pkt $2.50
Large Red
Abraham Lincoln Mortgage Lifter VFN
Red Tomatoes Continued
nePtUne OG (vw, fw1, fw2, bw, gls) 67 days.
(Determinate)[DevelopedandreleasedtoSESEin
1999byDr.J.W.ScottattheU.ofFlorida.]An
early-tomid-seasonfreshmarkettomatospecially
bred for heat tolerance and resistance to bacteria
wiltwhichisprevalentintheSoutheastandFlori-
da.Recommendedforgardenersandmarketgrow-
ersinhot,humid,rainygrowingregionswhereit
is difcult to grow tomatoes. 4-oz. red fruits in
clustersof24onshortvines.#49195 Pkt $2.50
old VirGinia 6 OG80days.(Indeterminate)
[Heirloom from the Giltner family.] Old-time
sweet/tarttomatotaste.47oz.,darkred,smooth,
roundfruitswithfewseeds.Te56ft.tallplants
produce even in long hot summers. Good yields
andfavormakethisakeeper.#49215 Pkt $2.75
otV brandywine OG 72 days. (Indetermi-
nate) [Named and released by Dr. Carolyn Male
and Craig LeHoullier, editors of Of the Vine
(OTV),heirloomtomatonewsletter.Bredfroman
accidentalcrossofYellowBrandywineandanun-
knownredbeefsteak.]OneofthebestBrandywine
strains. Smooth, creamy, almost buttery texture,
andharmonioussweetfavor.Fruitsarearichred
color with an orange undertone. Produces a large
percentageofusableattractivetomatoes,relatively
free of defects, averaging 12 oz. Excellent potato
leaf foliage cover. Te most productive and heat-
tolerant Brandywine. A must for every tomato
lover.#49189 Pkt $2.75; #49189A (1.5 g) $7.50
Peron (Peron Sprayless) e 70 days. (Inde-
terminate) [Introduced 1951 by Gleckler's from
Argentina.CalledSpraylessbecausethevigorous
vinesneedednotreatment.]Tastyredtomatoeson
disease-resistant vines. Produces a high percent-
ageofuniform,defect-free34in.fruits.Flavoris
sweetwithsomeintricacy.Reliable,favorful,anda
gardenmainstay.#49184 Pkt $2.25
Stone 6e78days.(ab,fw1)(Indeterminate)
[1889]Brightred,slightlyfattened57oz.globes
with uniform ripening. An all-purpose tomato
withgoodkeepingquality,especiallyrecommend-
edforcanning.Fruitsaresomewhatacidic,andnot
assweetas othervarieties,butStone isadepend-
able,verydrought-hardytomatothatwilllastthe
full season. Tis old variety has shown better re-
sistance to foliage disease and fruit rot than some
oftheotheroldvarietieswehavegrown.#49140
Pkt $2.25
StUPice OG62days.(Indeterminate)[Czech.]
Pronounced stoo-PEECH. Early bearing, pro-
ductive, disease-tolerant, and favorful. It usually
produces until frost. Fruits have a depth of favor
withawonderfulbalanceofsweetnessandtartness.
Juicy34ozfruitsborneinclustersof68.Fruit
ripens to red (with an orange undertone) with
sometendencyforgreenshoulderslaterinthesea-
son.Agreatsaladtomato.#49141 Pkt $2.50
SUPer cHoice 6 OG 85days.(Indeterminate)
[KY heirloom from Rev. Hobart Pearson.]Tall (7
ft.)vigorousvinesyield11lb.classicbeefsteaks
with wonderful favor and texture. Perfect for to-
matosandwiches.#49216 Pkt $2.50back!
taPPyS HeritaGe e 85 days. (Indetermi-
nate) [Selected by Merlyn Niedens from a cross
of Tappy's Finest and a red-fruited tomato.] Te
bestfeaturesofTappy'sFinesthavebeencombined
withmoreuniformityandredcolor.6ozredfruits
haveexcellentsweetfullfavorandameatytexture.
Goodinsectanddiseaseresistance.Amainstaygar-
denvarietythatshouldhaveappealtofreshmarket
growersaswell.#49185 Pkt $2.25
troPic Vfn OG(vw,fw1,asc,rkn,ab,clm,gw,
st, tmv1, tmv4, sun, cr) 80 days. (Indeterminate)
[Developed by U. of Florida.] Tis exceptionally
disease-resistant variety has excellent versatility as
a garden, greenhouse, or market tomato. Sweet-
favored fruit averages 89 oz, is thick-walled,
and tends to sit high on the vine under a protec-
tivecoveroffoliage.Recommendedhighlyforthe
Mid-Atlanticandhot,humid,disease-proneareas,
especiallywhereblightisaproblem.#49145 Pkt
$2.50; #49145A (1.5 g) $5.50
weSt VirGinia 63 e 70 days. (fw1, lb, sun,
vw)(Indeterminate)[1963,WVUAES]68ozred
fruits,meatyfesh,smallcores,fewblemishes.Ex-
cellent,mildlysweetfavor.Gooddiseaseresistance
includesresistancetolateblightraceT-0andsome
resistancetoT-1.#49239 Pkt $2.75
Old Virginia
Peron (Peron Sprayless) Stone
Tropic VFN
Pink & Pink-Red Tomatoes
arkanSaS traVeler 6 OG 89 days. (Indeter-
minate) [Pre-1900 heirloom grown throughout
theSouthfromNWArkansastoNorthCarolina.]
AnoldSouthernheirloomesteemedforitsability
toproducefavorfultomatoesunderconditionsof
drought and high heat where many other variet-
iesfail.Gooddiseaseresistance.Medium-size,pink
fruits with wonderful favor. Keeps well. #49102
Pkt $2.50; #49102A (1.5 g) $5.50
aUnt loUS UnderGroUnd railroad 6 e 82
days. (Indeterminate) [Heirloom carried through
the Underground Railroad by an unnamed black
manashecrossedtofreedominRipley,OH,from
KY.SeedswerepassedontoAuntLou,whopassed
themontohergreatnephew,andeventuallyonto
heirloomtomatoenthusiastGaryMillwood.]Dark
pink, tangy and juicy, 412 oz fruits. Sparse foli-
age.#49240 Pkt $2.25
barneS moUntain Pink 6e90days.(Inde-
terminate) [Kentucky heirloom]Tall plants, good
resistancetoleafdisease,producesloadsof1020
ozreddish-pinkfruit.Somefruitcolorvariability.
Good producer, bearing fruit until frost. One of
our2008favorites.#49221 Pkt $2.50
brandywine (SUddUtH Strain) 6 OG 74 days.
(Indeterminate) [TN heirloom popularized by
BenQuisenberry.]Prizedfordistinctivelyfavorful
fruit,highlyratedinourtastetrials.Brandywine
has achieved a national reputation as the favor
standard for tomatoes. Dark reddish-pink, 1012
oz.fruits.Potatoleafvinesarenotdisease-resistant,
butthefavorofthetomatoesisofgourmetqual-
ity.Useforslices,salads,andsandwiches.#49104
Pkt $2.50
Arkansas Traveler
Pink & Pink-Red Tomatoes Continued
brimmer (Pink Brimmer) 6 OG 82 days.
(Indeterminate)[TisoldVirginiavarietywonthe
GrandPrizeforsizeandqualityattheJamestown
Exposition held in 1907 at Sewell's Point, VA.]
Large,meaty,pink-purplefruitscanreach2 lbs.
ormorewhenwellgrown.Oftenpreferredbygar-
deners wanting large, low acid pink tomatoes
thathaveahighsugarcontent.Tickskinause-
fulqualityinacanningtomato,andonethatofers
some protection against fruit worm. #49105 Pkt
$2.50
crnkoVic yUGoSlaVian 6 e 85 days. (Inde-
terminate) [From the Vojvodina region of Serbia,
broughttotheU.S.byYashaCrnkovic,acolleague
of Dr Carolyn Male.] Prolifc, disease-resistant
heirloom produces large, 1-lb. pink beefsteaks.
Meaty and juicy, with robust, complex favor.
#49222 Pkt $2.25
dr. walter 6 e 75 days. (Indeterminate)
[fromNewZealand]Oneofthebestheirloomsfor
marketgardeners.Medium-tallindeterminatepro-
duces lots of delicious, low-acid, 8 oz red globes.
#49223 Pkt $2.25
German JoHnSon Unavailablefor2013.
Grace laHmanS Pink (Lahman Pink) e 80 days.
(Indeterminate) [MO heirloom.] Richly sweet and
juicy fruits are favorites at tomato tastings. Round
pink 46 oz blemish-free fruits are great for slicing
freshorcanningwhole.Plantsbearheavilyuntilfrost.
#49210 Pkt $2.25
GrandfatHer aSHlock 6 e 85 days. (Inde-
terminate) [Family heirloom of Carl Ashlock. Tree
Ashlock brothers served George Washington during
the Revolutionary War; one brother settled in Ken-
tucky.CarlAshlock,nowofFranklin,NC,isdescend-
edfromthatpatriot.]Potatoleaffoliage,fairyieldof
1016 oz pink beefsteaks, very good favor. #49234
Pkt $2.25
Granny cantrellS German red/Pink 6OG69
80 days. (Indeterminate) [KY heirloom. Te only
tomato grown by Lettie Cantrell of West Liberty
sincethe40s.]Largebeefsteak,1+lb,tastyfruiton
large,vigorousplants.LettiediedinJanuary2006,
attheageof96.Hertomatowasvotedbestfavorat
the2010MonticelloTomatoTasting.#49208 Pkt
$2.50; #49208A (1.5 g) $5.50
HeGe German Pink Unavailablefor2013.
illinoiS beaUty e 80 days. (Indeterminate)
[Selected by Merlyn Niedens from an accidental
cross.]6ft.plantsproduceheavyyieldsof46oz.
blemish-free pink-red fruits. Set high quantities
of favorful fruit even in the hot dry summer of
2007.Preferredbymanytastersatarecentfestival.
#49214 Pkt $2.25
JUne Pink (Pink Earliana) 6 e 68days.(Inde-
terminate) [Earliana was developed as a result of
intensecompetitionamonggrowersattemptingto
bringtheearliesttomatotomarket.Firstoferedin
1900.] June Pink is virtually identical to Earliana
exceptfortheunusualrose-pinkcolorandlonger
production. Bears clusters of 46 very attractive
rose-pinktomatoes.Welikeitforfavorandcolor,
andconsideritamongourgardenfavorites.Fruitis
relativelyfreeofdefectsandvinesbearalongtime.
#49124 Pkt $2.25
kentUcky Pink StamPerUnavailablefor2013.
lady lUcy 6 e 85 days. (Indeterminate)
[NantahalaForestareainn.GA]Potato-leafvariety
produces lots of red/pink 12 oz fruit. Sweet, com-
plex favor with an acid zing, good for slicing and
canning. #49227 Pkt $2.25
mortGaGe lifter, radiator cHarlieS6OG
(vw, fw1) 79 days (Indeterminate) [Developed by
M.C. Byles in the 1930s and released to SESE
in 1985.] A legendary tomato always in demand
in the Mid-Atlantic states. Te following history
is based on portions of our 1985 taped interview
withM.C.Byleswhodevelopedthistomatointhe
early1930swhileinLogan,WV.Mr.Bylesisafec-
tionatelyknownasRadiatorCharlie.Heearned
thatnicknamefromtheradiator-repairbusinesshe
openedatthefootofasteephillonwhichtrucks
would often overheat. Radiator Charlie had no
formaleducationorplant-breedingexperience,yet
hecreatedthislegendarytomatobycross-breeding
fourofthelargest-fruitedtomatoeshecouldfnd:
German Johnson, Beefsteak, an Italian variety,
and an English variety. One of the four varieties
wasplantedinthemiddleofacircle.Ten,using
ababysearsyringe,hecross-pollinatedthecenter
plantwithpollenfromthecircleoftomatoes.Next
yearheselectedthebestseedlings:heplantedthe
best seedling in the center and the rest in a circle
around it. Te pollination and selection process
was repeated six more years until he had a stable
variety. After Charlie developed and named this
large tasty tomato he sold plants for $1 each (in
the 1940s) and paid of the $6000 mortgage on
hishousein6years.Eachspring,gardenersdrove
asfaras200milestobuyCharlie'sseedlingtoma-
toes.FruitsofMortgageLiftercanaverage2lbs
and may reach 4 lbs when grown well. Plants are
veryproductiveanddisease-resistant,andcontinue
to bear until frost. Tese large, slightly fattened,
pink-redtomatoesaremeatyandfavorfulwithfew
seeds.#49128 Pkt $2.95
mortGaGe lifter VfnSeeRedTomatoes.
omarS lebaneSeCropfailure,backnextyear!
oxHeart 6 OG 88 days. (Indeterminate) [Te
oxheart shape is the result of a mutation, about
1925.Somewhatsimilartomeatyponderosatypes,
except for the distinctive shape.] Heavy yielding
vinesproduceextralarge,pinktomatoesweighing
12lbs.Firm,meatyfeshwithfewseedsandmild
favor.#49116 Pkt $2.50
Granny Cantrell
Mortgage Lifter, Radiator Charlies
Brandywine (Sudduth Strain)
Oxheart
Pink & Pink-Red Tomatoes Continued
oZark Pink Vf OG(fw1,vw,ber,cr)65days.
(Indeterminate) [Introduced 1991 by SESE. De-
velopedbytheU.ofArkansas.]Adaptedforgrow-
ingonstakesforvine-ripeharvestinhomegardens
andforfarmer'smarkets.5ft.plantsbear7ozfat-
tened-globe fruits with few defects, and uniform-
ripening shoulders. Te pink fruits have excellent
eating quality and good shelf life. Unlike many
othervarieties,favorisnotgreatlyafectedbyearly
harvestinthepost-breaker(palepink)stage.Very
productiveallseason.Recommendedforhot,hu-
mid,disease-proneareas.#49132 Pkt $2.50
taPPyS fineSt 6 e 77 days. (Indeterminate)
[WVfamilyheirloomfrombefore1948,originally
from Italy. Named and introduced by SESE in
1983inhonorofTappywhoselectedforregular
shape, small cores, few seeds, and fne favor. Te
frst heirloom SESE introduced.] Selected in the
mountains ofWestVirginia; performs best where
summers are moderate to cool. Te large, pink-
redfruitsaverage1416oz,andsometimesupto
2 lbs, and are very meaty. Slightly irregular fruits
are somewhat fattened with prominent shoulder
indentations.Anexcellenttomatoforprocessingor
foruseinsaladsorsandwiches.Alsomakesadeli-
cious tomato juice. Like all sweet, good-favored
tomatoes,itisnotaheavyproducer,butithaswon
severalfavortrials.#49142 Pkt $2.25
Ozark Pink
Tappy's Finest
Uncle mark baGby6e75days.(Indetermi-
nate) [Brought to w. KY in 1919 by Mark Bagby
andstillgrownbyhisgrandniece.]812ozpink
fruitswithexcellentfavorsimilartoBrandywine,
but much more productive in hot climates. Tall,
vigorouspotatoleafplants.#49217 Pkt $2.25
VinSon wattS 6 OG 85 days. (Indetermi-
nate) [Heirloom originating in Lee County, VA,
but perfected by 50 years of selection for favor,
texture and disease resistance by Vinson Watts of
Morehead,KY.]Telargefattenedpinkfruithas
won many taste tests and is considered by many
tobethebesttomatotheyevertastedasmooth-
textured,fnelybalancedcombinationofsweetand
acid.#49218 Pkt $2.50; #49218A (1.5 g) $5.50
winS all 6 e 80 days. (Indeterminate) [Intro-
ducedin1924asNumber400byPeterHender-
son and Co. Renamed Wins All in 1925 after a
naming contest.] Large, pink, slightly fattened
fruitsof1lbormorewithfewseeds.Greatfavor
makes it worth growing despite its lower yields.
One of the most frequently requested varieties in
theseedswapsectionofanationalgardeningmag-
azine. #49151 Pkt $2.25
Bicolored Tomatoes
biG rainbow 6OG90days.(ab,asc)(Indeter-
minate)[Introduced1990bySESE.]Temostvi-
suallyspectaculartomatowehavegrown.Asfruits
ripentheyresemblearainbow:greenontheshoul-
der,yellowinthemiddle,andredonthebottom.
Fullyripefruitsaregoldonthestemendandred
on the blossom end. Early fruits weigh over2lbs
with little catfacing or deformities. Very good re-
sistancetofoliardisease,bearsuntilfrost.#49103
Pkt $2.50; #49103A (1.5 g) $5.50
GeorGia Streak 6 OG 91 days. (Indetermi-
nate) [GA heirloom. Introduced 1990 by SESE]
Bicolored beefsteaks up to 2 lbs, great color and
favor. Yellow and red inside and out; color is
mostlyyellowwitharedblushandredcoreonthe
blossom end. Ripens uniformly, keeps well for a
beefsteak. #49114 Pkt $2.50 Limited supply
order early
Green GraPe SeeSmall-FruitedTomatoes,pg.58.
Green Zebra OG (Indeterminate) 86 days. [De-
veloped 1985 by Tom Wagner.] An unusual and
exquisite tomato chosen by Alice Waters for the
famousCaliforniarestaurantChezPanisse.35oz
fruits ripen to yellow-gold with alternating dark-
green zebra-like stripes. Emerald fesh with good
favor. Colorful sliced or in salads. Well branched
vines provide good foliage cover and have some
resistancetoseptorialeafspot.#49119 Pkt $2.50
old German 6 e (Indeterminate) [Intro-
duced1985bySESE.Mennonitefamilyheirloom
fromShenandoahValley,VA.]Large,attractiveand
tastytomato.Fruitcolorisyellowwitharedcen-
tervisibleonthesurfaceandthroughoutthecore.
Best color of several strains of this heirloom. Not
aheavyproducer,nordoesittoleratedrought,but
its favor and color are outstanding. Fruits often
weighoverapound.#49131 Pkt $2.25
StriPed roman OG 80days.(Indeterminate)[De-
veloped by Seed Savers Exchange member John
Swenson.]Highlypopularvarietyorangeandred
stripes run the length of this long, pointy-ended
Romatype.79ozfruits,thickfesh,greatfavor.
#49211 Pkt $2.50
williamS StriPed6OG75days.(Indeterminate)
[Familyheirloom seedssavedbyan elderlygar-
denerinGlensdale,Kentucky.]Largefruitsweigh
morethanapound,withbeautifulredandyellow
stripes inside and out. Another Fall Festival taste
testwinnerfrom2005.#49209 Pkt $2.25
Big Rainbow
Old German
Green Zebra
Yellow & Gold Tomatoes
barneS moUntain oranGe 6e90days.(In-
determinate) [KY heirloom.] Large orange fruits,
up to 16 oz. Disease-resistant plants continued
bearinguntilfrostinourtrials.Outstandingfavor,
justperfectforBLTs.#49220 Pkt $2.25
dadS SUnSet e 75 days. (Indeterminate)
Goldenorangelikethesettingsun.Veryattractive,
round, small-cored fruit with zesty sweet favor.
Fruitsareuniforminshapewithveryfewdefects,
thick-walled,yettender.Mediumfoliagecover,12-
ozfruitsmeasure233in.#49163 Pkt $2.25
dJena leeS Golden Girl 6 e 80 days. (Inde-
terminate) [Family heirloom of Djena Lee since
the early 1920s. Won frst prize at the Chicago
Fair10yearsinarow!IntroducedbySESE1987.
Djena(pronouncedZshena)waspartIndianand
granddaughterofMinnesotafnancierJimLee.She
grewthistomatoinMinnesotaandonmovingto
Illinois in 1929 gave plants to Reverend Morrow
(then15yearsold)whonurturedthisvarietyand
kept it alive.] Beautiful golden-orange fruits, one
of the most appetizing golden tomatoes we have
grown. 8 oz fruits. Delicious favor, rich balance
of sweetness and tanginess. Favorite at our 2008
festival.#49111 Pkt $2.75
Purple & Black Tomatoes
black brandywine 6 e 85 days. [1920s PA
heirloom. Cross between Brandywine and Fejee
Improvedtomato.WilliamWoysWeaver'sgrand-
father obtained seed from the breeder, Dr. Har-
old E. Martin.] Indeterminate. Large dusky rose/
purplefruitwithrich,sweetfavorandgoodyields.
#49233 Pkt $2.50
black PlUm SeeProcessing/PasteTomatoes.
black Prince 6 OG69days.(Indeterminate)[A
gardenjewelfromIrkutsk,Siberia.]Deepreddish-
brown fruits, grading to dark brown or black on
theshoulders.Interiorcolorvariesfromdarkredto
atranslucentchestnutbrown.7ozfruitswithjuicy,
tendertextureandappealingfruityfavor.#49180
Pkt $2.50
cHerokee PUrPle 6OG85days.(Indetermi-
nate)[Pre-1890TNheirloom,reportedlyofCher-
okee Indian origin. Introduced 1993 by SESE.
Seed courtesy Craig LeHoullier.] Large, smooth
fruits (1012 oz) with slightly ridged shoulders.
Ripens to a unique dark, dusky pink/purple.
Sometimescalledablacktomato,thecolorcarries
through to the fesh, especially at the stem end.
Good resistance to Septoria leaf spot. A shorter
indeterminate, plants average 5 ft. tall. Cherokee
Purple has spread widely since its introduction,
with variations developing over time, but our
strain is still the original, shorter shape. #49106
Pkt $2.50; #49106A (1.5 g) $5.50
eVa PUrPle ball 6OG(ab,lb,ber,cr,cf )78
days. (Indeterminate) [Late 1800s heirloom from
theBlackForestregionofGermanyfromJoeBrat-
kas grandfather. Seed courtesy of Carolyn Male
andCraigLeHoullier.Introduced1994bySESE.]
Outstanding performer in hot, humid areas. Ex-
cellent resistance to foliar and fruit diseases. One
ofthemostblemish-freetomatoeswehavegrown,
withasofttendertexture.Smooth,round,attrac-
tivepink-purplefruitsweigh57oz.Fruitsareeasy
to harvest, some dropping from the vine at peak
ripeness.Awonderfulall-purposetomatowithex-
cellent favor. #49112 Pkt $2.50; #49112A (1.5
g) $5.50
JaPaneSe black trifele 6 e 75 days. (In-
determinate) [Russian heirloom] Unusual pear-
shaped46ozfruits,deepburgundycoloredwith
green shoulders and a rich, complex favor. Very
productive, bearing early through late in the sea-
son. Crack-resistant fruits. Potato-leaf foliage.
#49247 Pkt $2.25
PaUl robeSon 6 e 74 days. (Indeterminate)
[Russian heirloom. Original seed sent to SESE
by Marina Danilenko, a Moscow seedswoman.
Named after Paul Robeson, performer of Old
Man River and operatic vocal artist who was an
advocateofequalrightsforBlacks.Hisartistrywas
appreciated world-wide, especially in the Soviet
Union,andhencethistomatobearinghisname.]
Like other so-called black tomatoes the fruit is
more of a dusky dark red with dusky dark green
shoulders.6-oz.fruits,245in.,bornetwotoa
cluster.Excellentfavor.#49161 Pkt $2.50
roSella PUrPleOG65days.(Dwarfdetermi-
nate) [Bred by the DwarfTomato Project, an in-
ternationalgroupoftomatoenthusiastsdevotedto
breeding short tomato varieties with great favor.]
Similar to Cherokee Purple for great favor and
610oz.deep-purplefruits,butonshorterplants
suitableforcontainergardening.Productive36in.
plants need some staking to keep upright and to
preventsunscald.#49250 Pkt $3.25 new!
Dad's Sunset
Eva Purple Ball
Black Prince
Paul Robeson Cherokee Purple
Japanese Black Trifele
Yellow & Gold Tomatoes Continued
earl of edGecombe 6 e 73 days. (Indetermi-
nate)[NewZealandheirloom.Whenthe6thEarl
of Edgecombe died in the 1960s, the heir to the
titlewasasheepfarmerinNewZealand.Whenhe
traveledtoEnglandtoclaimthetitle,hebrought
this tomato with him. Our seed source was Dr.
CarolynMalewhofounditthebestofherexten-
sive1996tomatotrials.]Attractiveorange23in.
globesaresmoothandregularinshape,defect-free,
andnotablyresistanttocracking,blossomendrot,
and fruit diseases. Medium vines, dense foliage
cover.Tefruitshaveasmoothtexture,holdwell,
andaresweetandtangy,thoughsomewhatincon-
sistentinfavorunderourgrowingconditions.Te
bestfavorseemstodevelopfurthernorth.#49191
Pkt $2.25
Garden PeacH tomato OG73Days.(Indeter-
minate)Tistomatotrulyresemblesapeach.23
ozfruitshaveapeach-likefuzzandareyellow,of-
tenwithahintofpinkblushwhenfullyripe.Out-
standing favor. A good storage tomato if picked
lightgreenrightbeforefrost.Highlysplit-resistant.
Vigorousvinesbearuntilfrost.#49201 Pkt $2.50
Golden PonderoSa 6 e 78 days. (Indetermi-
nate) [WV heirloom, traded by C & O Railroad
employees since the early 1900s. Te frst Pon-
derosavarietywasintroduced1891byPeterHen-
derson and Co.] Somewhat rough, large-cored,
yellow-gold fruits weigh over a pound. Not very
tolerant of foliage diseases, but a good producer
and pretty, with mild-favored, sub-acid fruits.
Our select strain has larger, more uniform fruits.
#49117 Pkt $2.25
HUGHS 6 e 89 days. (Indeterminate) [Intro-
duced 1990 by SESE. Heirloom from Madison
Co., IN, since 1940.] Hughs has gained a local
reputation for its meaty fruit and sweet delicious
favor. Rated as one of the better-favored of 250
tomatoesgrownin1988.Toughlate-maturing,it
is a heavy producer with some disease-resistance.
Tis pale yellow beefsteak rivals the favor of the
bestheirloomreds.#49122 Pkt $2.25
manyel 6 OG 78days.(Indeterminate)[Manyel
meansmanymoons;reportedlyofrecentNative
American origin.] Fruits look like yellow moons
amidst the sparse green foliage. Creamy yellow
tomatoeswithsweetlemonyfavor.Smooth-shoul-
dered, thin-walled fruits with some concentric
cracking. 23 in. fruits average 12 oz., borne in
clustersof24.#49162 Pkt $2.50
old kentUcky 6 OG 85 days. (Indetermi-
nate) Large, fattened 12 oz orange fruits, good
favor.Afavoriteatour2010festival.#49244 Pkt
$2.50; #49244A (1.5 g) $5.50
PeGS roUnd oranGe6e90days.(Indeter-
minate)[FamilyheirloomofPegSpencerinCoxs
Creek, KY.] Disease-resistant plants yield lots of
great tasting, sweet, low acid, orange 7 oz toma-
toes.#49245 Pkt $2.25
PerSimmon 6 OG 88 days. (Indeterminate)
[1981.]Beautifulpersimmon-colored,rose-orange
fruits.1216ozfruits,thoughearlyonescanweigh
up to 2 lbs. Vigorous vines, well branched. One
of our personal favorites for color and rewarding
favor.#49133 Pkt $2.50
Pike coUnty 6e (Indeterminate)[KYheir-
loom.] Very productive plants bear orange beef-
steak fruits weighing 1016 oz. Great rich color
andtaste.#49230 Pkt $2.25back!
t. c. JoneS 6 e 80 days. (Indeterminate)
[Cumberland County, KY family heirloom] 812
ozyellowfruitwithablushingstripeontheblos-
somendandgreatfavor.Flattenedfruit;shapeand
colorsimilartoYellowMortgageLifter,butmuch
moreproductive. #49232 Pkt $2.25
Verna oranGe6e84days.(Indeterminate)
[Indiana heirloom introduced 1990 by SESE.]
Huge,orange,oxheart-shapedfruits.Superbfavor,
one of the meatiest and most seedless tomatoes.
SimilartoYellowOxheartexceptthatthefruitsare
orange,favorismilder,andplantsaremorevigor-
ous.Inhotclimates,seedcavitiestendtobesemi-
hollow. High yielding in spite of late-season sus-
ceptibility to foliage diseases. #49146 Pkt $2.25
back!
yellow bell SeeProcessing/PasteTomatoes.
yellow brandywine 6 OG76days.(Indetermi-
nate) [IN heirloom.] Same great favor as pink-
fruited Brandywine. Large, slightly ribbed beef-
steaksaresweetandtangyourgrowerprefersitto
pink Brandywine! Fruits keep well. Large potato-
leaf foliage provides medium fruit cover. #49186
Pkt $2.50; #49186A (1.5 g) $5.50
yellow mortGaGe lifter OG 80 days. (Inde-
terminate) Large deep yellow beefsteaks. Weigh
a pound or more. Not as productive as the pink
variety,butthecreamytextureandcomplexfavor
makeitamust-try.Potato-leaffoliage.#49207 Pkt
$2.50
yellow oxHeart 6OG79days.(Indeterminate)
[Possibly frst available commercially in 1929 by
Livingston Seed Co. though it dates from about
1915asafamilyheirloomfromWillis,VA.Rein-
troduced1989bySESE.]Sweetfruitshaveasmall
core and a distinctive, rich, full, and exception-
allywellbalancedfavor.Plantsnotveryvigorous,
butotherwiseasuperbtomato.Tin,lacyfoliage.
Fruitsarebrightyellow,meaty,oxheart-shapedand
weighclosetoapound.Afavoriteatour2008fes-
tival.#49153 Pkt $2.75
White-Fruited Tomatoes
wHite wonderOG84days.(Indeterminate)
[Possibly derived from White Apple, pre-1860.]
One of the varieties chosen for Alice Waters fa-
mousChezPanisserestaurant.Medium-sizedfruits
ripen creamy white color and have a sweet favor.
Productive plants, good foliage cover. We like to
serve it as an ingredient in a multicolor tomato
marinade (tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, oil, pepper,
and herbal seasonings). Fruits are medium-sized.
#49149 Pkt $2.50
White Wonder
Yellow Brandywine
Garden Peach
Golden Ponderosa
Processing & Paste Tomatoes
Canning varieties have frm, round fruits that are
usually canned whole. Drying varieties are small, low-
moisture tomatoes well suited to quick drying. Paste
tomatoes have thick, dry fesh with few seeds. Sauce
tomatoes are more favorful and have more seeds than
paste tomatoes, and because they are juicier they need
to be cooked longer to make thick sauce. Drying and
paste tomatoes are more susceptiable to blossom end
rot due to their low moisture content, so during dry
spells provide adequate irrrigation and calcium.
amiSH PaSte 6 OG(Indeterminate)Oneofthe
largest sauce tomatoes we ofer, produces a sauce
with a superior favor. Coreless, top-shaped fruits
often weigh as much as 12 oz.Tall plants, heavy
yields. Despite the name Amish Paste, the juicy
fruitsarebestsuitedtomakingsauce.#49197 Pkt
$2.50; #49197A (1.5 g) $5.50
black PlUm 6 OG 7080 days. (Indetermi-
nate) [Russian heirloom.] Prolifc producer of 1
oz elongated deep mahogany-brown fruit. Color
develops best in hot dry weather. Rich, complex,
full-bodiedfavor.Perfectforsauce,drying,oreat-
ingoutofhand.#49205 Pkt $2.50
HeinZ 1350 Vf OG (vw, fw1, asc, cr) 75
days.(Determinate.)[1963.DevelopedbytheH.
J. Heinz Co.] Round 46 oz fruits are uniform-
ripening, and have good crack resistance. A pro-
ductivegardenvarietywithconcentratedfruitset,
andanexcellentprocessingtomatoforcanningor
cooking. Widely adapted, good for salad use too.
#49120 Pkt $2.50
HUnGarian italian PaSte OG79days.(Deter-
minate) Highly productive pear-shaped paste to-
matowithgooddiseaseresistanceandgoodhold-
ing quality. 34 oz. fruits borne in clusters of 4.
Makesexcellentfavoredsauce.#49123 Pkt $2.50
illini Gold e 75 days. (Indeterminate) [A
chancecrossofDad'sSunsetandBisignano#2,se-
lectedbyMerlynandMaryAnnNiedens]46oz
bright yellow/orange paste-type tomatoes. Attrac-
tiveinsalads,ormakesarich,sweetgoldensauce.
#49225 Pkt $2.50
lonG tom 6 8590 days (Indeterminate)
[Family heirloom, sent to Ben Quisenberry by a
friend living in PA.] Long, 2 5 in. meaty fruits
havefewseeds.Teirsweetfavorandfrmtexture
serves equally well in salads or sauce. Very good
yields.#49204 Pkt $2.25
Pittman Valley PlUm 6 OG 88 days. (Indeter-
minate) [German heirloom from PA's Pittman
Valley.] Elongated, pointy-ended paste tomato.
Pink-redfruits,15in.,almostseedless,makes
wonderful sauce. Tends to drop some ripe fruit,
but fruit is rarely damaged and often holds for at
least2weeks.#49164 Pkt (0.08 g) $2.75
PrinciPe borGHeSe 6OG78days.(Determi-
nate)Italianheirloombredforsun-drying,thislow-
moisturevarietymaintainsmorefavorwhendried
than do other varieties. Slightly oval, 1 oz fruits.
PrizedinItaliancookingwhenreconstitutedinol-
ive oil, they can also be crushed into small fakes
toquicklythickenathinsaucewhileaddingarich
tomatofavor.#49200 Pkt $2.50
roma Vf OG (vw, fw1, asc) 75 days. (Deter-
minate) Very popular, pear-shaped paste tomato.
Widely adapted. Fruit ripens uniformly. Highly
productive, good resistance to disease and fruit-
worm.#49138 Pkt $2.50
roma Vf, VirGinia Select e 75 days. (De-
terminate) Neighboring farmer and Growing for
Market writer Pam Dawling has been saving this
locally adapted strain since 2001, selecting for
high, early yields and resistance to Septoria Leaf
Spot.45ozfruits.#49235 Pkt $2.50; #49235A
(1.5 g) $5.50
rUtGerS Vf (Rutgers Improved) 6(vw,fw1,
asc,gw)73days.(Determinate)[Developedbythe
CampbellSoupCompanyin1928fromacrossof
Marglobe and J.T.D. Further refned by Rutgers
U. in 1943.] Popular since its introduction, still
well known for its excellent favor and reliability,
especiallyasacanningvariety.Tismorecompact
strain has additional disease resistance. 6+ oz red
fruits with thick walls. Widely adapted. #49139
Pkt $2.25
rUtGerS (Original Strain) 6 OG 75 days.
(Indeterminate)Teoriginalstrainofthisfamous
New Jersey tomato. When Rutgers University re-
fnedthevarietyin1943,theytookoutsomeofthe
vininess,butalsosomeofthefavor.Tisoriginal
straintastesbetter.#49237 Pkt $2.50
San marZano6OG80days.(Indeterminate)
[Italianheirloom,famousforitsuseinNeapolitan
pizza and other Italian dishes.] Long Roma-type
tomatoes,34ozfruitswithpointedends.Tick,
dry,lowacidfeshcontainsfewseeds.Veryproduc-
tive 6 ft. tall plants have good disease resistance.
Excellentcanningvariety.#49248 Pkt $2.50
StriPed roman SeeBicoloredTomatoes.
yellow bell6OG60days.(Indeterminate)
[Introduced1986bySESE.Familyheirloomfrom
TN.] Great yellow sauce tomato for salads or for
makinglovelytomatopaste,juice,preserves,salsa,
andyellowcatsup!Heavy-yieldingplantsproduce
512fruitspercluster.Roma-shapedfruitsaverage
31in.Survivescoolwetconditionsbetterthan
other sauce tomatoes, bearing heavily until frost.
Ripens from green to creamy yellow to yellow.
Outstanding favor, both sweet and rich. #49152
Pkt $2.50; #49152A (1.5 g) $5.50
Winter Storage Tomatoes
Tough the quality of winter storage varieties
doesn'tmatchthatoffreshgardentomatoes,favor
andtextureissuperiortomostwintersupermarket
tomatoes.Bestplanted12monthsafterthemain
tomatocrop,timingtheharvestforfall.Avoidwa-
tering plants in the 2 weeks before frost. Harvest
unblemished tomatoes before frost. Dark green
fruitswon'tripenofthevines.Keepoutofdirect
sunlight,ripenatroomtemperatureorlower.Store
so fruits aren't touching, and check for ripeness
and rotting weekly. Used apple boxes with their
fruitseparatorsareconvenientforthis.Somefolks
wrapindividualfruitsinnewspaper.Onelongtime
grower says he prevents rot by regularly turning
overthefruitssotheyripenmoreevenly.
Garden PeacH SeeYellow&GoldTomatoes.
lonG keePer OG78days.(Semi-determinate)
Fruitsbecomeripe612weeksafterharvest.Some
customersreportstoringitfor46months.Fruits
arematureforharvestwhentheyhaveapalepink
blush.47ozfruitsripeninstoragetoasatiny,red-
orangecolor.#49125 Pkt $2.75
reVerend morrowS lonG keePer 6e(De-
terminate) [Louisiana heirloom] Lots of 610 oz
reddish-orange fruit with reddish-pink fesh. Tis
tomato'sexcellentstoragequalityearneditaplace
inourgarden.Stakeplantsforthehighestquality
fruit.#49231 Pkt $2.50
Principe Borghese Illini Gold
San Marzano
Roma VF Yellow Bell
Black Plum
Amish Paste
58 www.SouthernExposure.com Small-Fruited Tomatoes
Small & Cherry Tomatoes
amyS aPricot 6 OG75days.(Indeterminate)
[FamilyheirloomgiventoDustinSwanlandbyhis
Italian aunt.] Sweet, apricot-colored cherry toma-
toes.Asensationatour2011festivalmanytasters
preferredAmysApricottoSungold.Wow!Awork
inprogress,needingsomerogueingoutyetofred
of-types,butwerebowingtodemandandmaking
itavailable.#49236 Pkt $2.50
amyS SUGar Gem e75days.(Indeterminate)
[DevelopedbyDr.JefMcCormack.CrossofRed
Cherry andTappy's Finest. Named for Amy Boor
Hereford, whose grandmother Tappy introduced
Jef to heirloom tomatoes.] Excellent in salads,
sandwiches, and sauces. A two-bite cherry to-
mato, 1 13 in.Tall, vigorous, and productive
vines.TeSugarGemportionofthenamerefersto
thesweet,fullfavorandthetinylightgoldsparkles
intheredskin.#49198 Pkt $2.25
dr. carolyn OG 65 days. (Indeterminate)
[SelectedfromasportofGalinas.NamedbySteve
DraperinhonorofDr.CarolynMalewhofrstsaved
theseed.]Temostfavorfulyellowcherrytomato
we've grown. Excellent balance of sugar, tartness
anddepthoffavor.Paleyellow,round,1in.fruits
typicallyborne6toacluster.Large,vigorousvines
provideexcellentcover.#49182 Pkt (0.08 g) $2.50
Green GraPe OG78days.(Semi-determinate)
[Developed1983byTaterMaterSeed.]Ripensyel-
low-green, resembling large Muscat grapes. Flesh
andjuicearegreen.13in.fruitsborneinclusters
of412.SweeterthanGreenZebra,thefavoris
in the top 5% of varieties we have grown. Lovely
servedwithpesto.#49118 Pkt (0.08 g) $2.50
lolliPoP 6 e 79 days. (Indeterminate)
Creamy yellow fruits hang on the plants like lol-
lipops. Sweet, lemon-like favor. 610 fruits per
cluster, 1 in. fruit. Highly productive in hot
weather. Good resistance to foliage diseases. Suit-
ableforgroundcultureifdesired.Widelyadapted,
excellent garden variety, well received at farmer's
markets.#49172 Pkt (0.08 g) $2.25
mattS wild cHerry OG60days.(Indetermi-
nate)[FromseedcollectedinthewildnearHidalgo
in eastern Mexico.] Vigorous plants bear loads of
intenselysweetandfavorfulin.deepredcherry
tomatoes. Plants are vigorous, disease-resistant,
andsprawling.Alwaysafavoriteatourtomatotast-
ings.#49804 Pkt (0.08 g, 39 seeds) $2.75
mini oranGe 66 days. (Indeterminate) Medi-
um-length vines produce an abundance of bright
orange 1 in. fruits. Mix with red, yellow and
green cherry tomatoes to make attractive salads.
Mildandslightlytangy.Firmfruitsofergoodre-
sistance to fruit worm. Recommended especially
for the hot southern areas where night tempera-
turesabove70Fshutdownfruitsetinlarge-fruit-
edvarieties.#49127 Pkt $2.50
Pale yellow eGGUnavailablefor2013.
red cHerry (Old Fashioned Red) 6OG72
days.(Indeterminate)[Pre-1840.Tisisthesmall
RedCherry,nottheLargeRedCherrycommonly
used as a salad tomato.] Bright red 1 in. fruits,
sweet,tangyandjuicy.Growssovigorouslythatit
tendstooutgrowsomediseases.Resistanttofruit-
wormandhightemperatures.#49136 Pkt $2.50
red PiSa date 6 OG 72days.(Indeterminate)
[Given to Dustin Swanland by his Italian aunt.]
Small, frm, date-shaped red fruits, sweet and pro-
ductive.79ft.plants.Tismaybethetypeofto-
matoJefersonservedatMonticelloasadessert,the
sliced fruits dusted with powdered sugar. #49243
Pkt (0.08 g) $2.50new!
rieSentraUbe 6 OG70days.(Indeterminate)
[German heirloom introduced 1993 by SESE
from seed sent by Dr. Carolyn Male. Originally
from Germany, it may also have been grown by
thePennsylvaniaDutchasearlyas1855.]Riesen-
traube translates as giant bunch of grapes. One
of its outstanding features is the large number of
fowers produced per cluster up to 350 fowers!
Flowerclustersappearascompactforalspraysgiv-
ingwaytolargebunchesof2040redfruits.Te
mostunusualtomatowehavegrown.1 1in.
fruits with exceptionally pointed blossom ends.
Compactvinegrowth.Excellent,fullfavorsimilar
tothatfoundinbeefsteaktomatoes.Agreatsalad
tomato.#49137 Pkt $2.50
wickline cHerry 6e(lb)85days.(Indeter-
minate) Beefsteak tomato favor in a cherry-sized
fruit. [Introduced 1991 by SESE. PA heirloom.]
Pinkish-red,egg-shaped11infruitsbornein
clusters of 4.Tall, productive plants tolerate cool,
wetconditions.Meatyfruitswithawell-balanced
mix of favors. Good especially for salads and the
restauranttrade.#49150 Pkt $2.25
yellow Pear 6 OG (asc, fw1) 75 days. (In-
determinate)[Pre-1800]Pear-shapedyellowtoma-
toes,13in.,mildfavor.Veryproductiveand
heat-resistant,butpronetosplittingifnotwatered
regularly.Excellentforpoppinginyourmouthor
forpreserves.#49154 Pkt (0.08 g) $2.50
Sugar Cherry
Matts Wild Cherry
Riesentraube
Dr. Carolyn
Amys Sugar Gem
Red Pisa Date
Amys Apricot
Green Grape
Currant Tomatoes
Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium
Curranttomatoesareessentiallywildtomatoes,little
changed by domestication. Vines are long and in-
determinatewithanopengrowthhabitandgener-
ally good disease resistance. Fruits are the size of a
berry,3in.indiameter.Flavorisintense,sweet
andpiquant.Teyareespeciallysuitedassaladac-
centsandforthespecialtyrestauranttrade.Seedsare
small.Packet: 0.050.09gdependingonvariety.
red cUrrant 6 OG62days.(Indeterminate)
[WildSouthAmericantomato.]Intenselyfavored,
berry-sized, in. red fruits in clusters of 1620.
#49803 Pkt (0.05 g) $2.50
SUGar cHerry OG 76 days. (Indeterminate)
[SESEintroduction,1994.]Largecurrant-type
in. orange-red fruits borne in clusters of 12. Te
berry-sizedfruitsarelargerthantruecurranttoma-
toesandareintenselyfavoredandsweet.#49801
Pkt (0.09 g) $2.50
teSSS land race OG 75 days. (Indeterminate)
[Result of a two generation, fve parent cross by
Brett Grohsgal of Maryland's Even Star Organic
Farm.]Intenselyfavoredcurrant-sizedfruits.Col-
orsincludedarkred,pink,yellow,andgold.Vig-
orous,sprawlingplantsshouldbetrellised.Whole
sprigs cut with scissors make for quicker harvest,
andareappreciatedbychefsandshoppersatfarm-
er'smarkets. #49805 Pkt (0.05 g) $2.50
Yellow Pear
Tomatillos, Ground
Cherries, Wonderberry
Ground Cherries
Physalis pruinosa
coSSack PineaPPle OG60days.35in.fruits
withdeliciousfavorreminiscentofpineapple.Bite-
sizedfruitsaresotastytheymaynevermakeitinto
thekitchen,especiallyifyouhavechildren.Excellent
for preserves, hot dessert toppings, salads or mock
pineapple yogurt. Plants are short (1218 in.) but
withbushyspreadinglateralbranchestokeepdown
weeds.Fruitsripentoapineappleyellow.#47101
Pkt (0.06 g) $2.50; #47101A (1.5 g) $5.50
Goldie OG75days.Goldieisalatervarietywith
slightly larger fruits, averaging 5 in. in diameter,
otherwise similar to Cossack Pineapple. #47102
Pkt (0.06 g) $2.50
Tomatillos Physalis ixocarpa
ciSineroS Grande OG 85 days. Large fruits
(upto2in.)makeforeasyharvestandprocess-
ing.Highlyproductive.Mostfruitsripentoyellow,
while some stay green throughout. Fruits range
from the size of a small lime to a summer apple,
though most plants produce the larger fruits. For
atartersalsa,usethebrightgreenfruitswhilethe
huskisstillgreen;forasweetandfruityfavor,wait
untilthehuskdries.#48104 Pkt (0.09 g) $2.50;
#48104A (1.5 g) $5.50
de milPa 6 OG 7080 days. Vigorous vari-
ety with 5 in. fruits, mostly purple, some green.
Stronger, sharper favor than most tomatillos, the
preferredvarietyforsomeMexicandishes.#48101
Pkt (0.09 g) back!
dr. wycHeS yellow 6 OG 65 days. [From
the collection of Dr. John Wyche of Hugo, OK,
oneofSSEsearliestmembers.]Ourearliesttoma-
tillo and one of our sweetest. Heavy yields of 1
in.cheerfulyellowfruits.(Plusanoccasionalcheer-
fulpurplefruit.)#48106 Pkt (0.09 g) $2.50
eVerona larGe Green 6 e 80 days. [Seed
collected by Barbara Rosholdt from tomatillos
plantedbyMexicanworkersattheEveronasheep
dairy near Unionville, VA. Introduced by SESE
2008.] Finally a tomatillo that not only has nice
largefruits(upto2in.diameter),butcanhandle
aVirginiasummerandpestsandstillproducepro-
lifcally! Plants thrive even in heavy clay soil and
drought. #48103 Pkt (0.09 g) $2.50; #48103A
(1.5 g) $5.50
PlaZa latina Giant OG 90 days. [Originally
introducedbytheSeedAmbassadorsProject,from
imported tomatillos bought at the Plaza Latina
market in Eugene, OR.] 3 in. fruits, the largest
tomatillo weve ever grown! Larger fruits make
for faster harvests, though the fruits are a month
later to ripen. Tese tomatillos wont drop to the
ground; harvest by pulling them of the plants
when ripe (yellow-green fruits). Fruits keep well.
#48107 Pkt (0.09 g) $2.50 new!
PUrPle OG 80 days. 1 1 in. fruits ripen
to dark purple. Sweeter than green varieties. 46
ft.plants.#48105 Pkt (0.09 g) $2.50; #48105A
(1.5 g) $5.50
tomate Verde OG75days.1in.fruitsripen
to pale yellow green. Tall, 46 ft. plants. Husks
areeasytoremoveandfruitsareexcellentquality.
#48102 Pkt (0.09 g) $2.50
Cisineros Grande Tomatillo
HuskTomatoes
Classifcation and Historical Notes:Husktomatoeshavelight-brown,paperyhusks(calyxes)thaten-
largeandcoverthematuringfruits.Te2mostcommoncultivatedspeciesaregroundcherry(Physalis
pruinosa)andtomatillo(Physalis ixocarpa).BothhavebeencultivatedinCentralandSouthAmericafor
centuries,beforeeventomatoes.Groundcherriesaresonamedbecausethecherry-sizedfruitsareborne
neartheground.Teleavesofgroundcherriesarehairyorfuzzyandtheplantsgrow12ft.tallwithlat-
eralspreadinggrowth.Tomatillosarelarger-fruited,typically13in.diameter,andtheplantsgrow25ft.
tallwithsmoothleaves.Somevarietiesmaygrow8ft.ormorewithaground-hugginggrowthhabit.Te
SpanishnametomatilloisderivedfromtheIndiannametomatl.Culture:Cultureofhusktomatoesis
similartotomatoes.(SeeTomatosection.)Groundcherriesneednosupport,buttomatillosarebestcaged
ortrellised.Pests: Inareaswherehuskwormsareaproblem,plantearly-maturingvarietiescropsasearly
aspossibleinthespring.(Self-sownplantsfromthepreviousyear'scropoftengetaheadstartoneventhe
earliestplantings.)Harvest:Husktomatoesusuallydonotripenfullyuntilafterfallingfromtheplant.
Largertomatillosneedtogetpulledfromtheplants.Groundcherriesripenfromgreentoyellow-gold.
Mosttomatillosripenfromgreentoyellow-greentopaleyellow.Fruit Set:Mostcultivarsofgroundcherry
setfruitinallareasoftheU.S.Tomatillosaremoresensitivetoheatanddaylength:Somecultivarsmay
notsetfruituntillatesummer,ormaynotsetfruitinnorthernstates.Preparation and uses:Ground
cherriesareeatenfresh,orareusedindesserts,sauces,preserves,fruittoppings,piesandsalads.Tomatillos
areusuallycookedtobringoutfullfavor:Simmerfor510minutesinapotofwater,thenuseinchili
rellenos,salsaverde,guacamole,orothersaucesordips.Seed Savers:Husktomatoesself-soweasily.Isolate
varietiesby300ft.forpureseed.Packet:0.060.09g(90140seeds).
Wonderberry
Solanum burbankii
Culture:Aninterestingtomatorelative.Growlike
tomatoes,butWonderberryismorefnickytoger-
minatetinyseedsneedtokeepmoistforamuch
longerperiod.Selfsowsreadily.Startseedsindoors
68 weeks before transplanting outside after last
frost.Space30in.apart.
wonderberry (Sunberry) 6 e [Developed by
plant genius Luther Burbank.] 3 ft. plants yield
dozensofclustersofdark,in.berries;eachclus-
ter holds 812 fruits. Unique, huckleberry-like
favor makes for intriguing dessert fllings, jellies,
syrups,etc.#47001 Pkt (0.09 g) $2.75
Cossack Pineapple
Purple Tomatillo
Tomate Verde Tomatillo
60 www.SouthernExposure.com Turnips, Turnip Greens, Swedes (Rutabagas), Watermelon
amber Globe (Yellow Globe) 6 OG 63 days.
[Pre-1840] Best planted in the fall. Roots are
smoothandglobe-shaped,6in.indiameter.Har-
vest at 34 in. Sweet, fne-grained fesh is creamy
yellow.#29104 Pkt $2.35; #29104E (28 g) $7.50
ice-bred wHite eGG Fast-growing selection of
this popular Southern favorite. More tender and
winter hardy (to 6F). Tis selection is best fall
planted.#29107 Pkt (1 g) $2.50
nabo roxo comPrido6OG 40days(spring),
80days(fall).Longwhiteturnipswithpurpletops.
ProductivedualusevarietywidelygrowninPortu-
galforfodderaswellasgreateatingforthewinter
table.#29108 Pkt $2.50new!
PUrPle toP wHite Globe 6 OG 50 days.
[Pre-1880.]Around,whiteturnip,5in.indiam-
eter,withbrightpurplecoloraroundthetopwhere
exposedtosunlight.Forbesttexture,harvestat3
in.diameterorless.Classicturnipfavor.#29102
Pkt $1.99; #29102E (28 g) $5.50
Scarlet oHno reViValOG55days.[Japanese
variety reselected by Frank Morton of Wild Gar-
den Seeds.] Lovely scarlet-skinned turnips, some
round, some fattened. Shiny hairless strap-leaf
greens with pink and scarlet stems. #29106 Pkt
$2.50
wHite eGG 48days.Fast-growingturnippopu-
lar in the South. Egg-shaped roots, 3 2 in.,
growpartlyaboveground.Crownsaregreen-tint-
ed.Fleshiswhite,fne-grained,andmild-favored.
Goodbunchingvariety.#29103 Pkt $1.99
Swedes (Rutabagas)
Brassica napus var. napobrassica
Culture:Similartoturnips,butplantforfallhar-
vest.Plant810weeksbeforefrstfallfrost,seeding
1in.apartinrows1216in.apart,thinningto8
in. apart. Tin within a month crowded seed-
lingswontbulbproperly. Harvest:Harvest when
roots are 36 in. across. Harvest before tempera-
tures drop below 20F. Cooking: Mash rutabagas
andpotatoestogetherforaheartydish.Packet:2g
(about900seeds)sows46ft.
american PUrPle toP yellow 6OG90days.
[Introduced before 1920 as an improved strain
of PurpleTopYellow (pre-1850).] Long the stan-
dardforhomeandmarketuse.Fleshismild,yel-
low, fne-grained, and frm. #29501 Pkt $2.25;
#29501E (28 g) $7.50
laUrentian OG 90 days. Popular Canadian
variety, similar to American Purple Top Yellow.
56 in. roots with purple tops, yellow bottoms,
andsweet,mild,creamyfesh.#29502 Pkt $2.25;
#29502E (28 g) $7.50
nadmorSka 6 OG 90 days. [From seed col-
lectedinLithuaniain2007bytheSeedAmbassa-
dorsProject.]Large,vigorousandearlymaturing.
Greentops,sweetgoldenfesh.Unusually,rootsare
longerandmoreovalthanregularroundrutabagas.
#29503 Pkt $2.50
WatermelonCitrullus lanatus
Culture: SeeMuskmelonssection.Space1218in.apartinrows68
ft.apart.Vinesrequireanywherefrom36100sq.ft.ofvinespaceper
hill,dependingonvariety.Don'tdisturbvineswhilefruitisripeningor
else fruit may ripen unevenly.When planted in good soil under good
environmentalconditions,melonswilldowell,butarenotasconsistent
producersassomeothercrops.Tefruitweightswelistareforwhatthe
varietycanacheivegivenidealconditions.Harvest:Formostvarieties,
fruit is mature and most desirable during a 1014 day period. It may
takesomeexperiencetotellwhenawatermelonisripe.Terearefour
methodscommonlyusedtodeterminepeakharveststage:(1)Tespot
wherethefruittouchesthegroundturnsyellow.(2)Lookforthepresence
of a dried-up tendril on the portion of the vine nearest the fruit. (3) Te rind feels slightly rough and
ridged,andhasadull,opaqueappearance,whereasimmaturefruitsaresmootherandglossier.(4)Whena
watermelonisripe,itwillhaveahollowsoundwhenyouthumpitwithyourknuckles:Temelonsounds
morelikeyourchestwhenitisripe;whengreen,itsoundsmorelikeyourhead;whenover-ripe,itsounds
more like your stomach. MarkTwain described it this way: A ripe melon says punk when thumped,
agreenonesayspinkorpankft.Culinary:Watermelonseedsareedible,haveanuttytaste,andare
commonlysoldasasnackinsomepartsoftheworld.Seedsthatmaturetoblackareeasiertoeatthan
whiteseeds.Seed Savers:Isolatevarietiesbyatleast1/8mileforhomeuse,or1/2to1mileforpureseed.
Packet:13g(2058seeds,average39seeds).Tere is a 2 packet limit on all watermelon varieties.
TurnipsBrassica rapa var. rapifera
Culture:Turnipsgrowwellinawiderangeofsoils,butdobest
inaloose,friablesoilthatallowstherootstoexpand.Plantings
can be made in the spring and at summer's end. Sow seeds
in. deep and thin to 24 in. apart, rows 1012 in. apart.
Harvest: Best-qualityrootsare23in.indiameter.Bothroots
andleavesmaybeeatenraworcooked.Pests:Fleabeetlesand
aphids can be controlled with rotenone or row cover. Seed
Savers:Isolateaminimumof600ft.forhomeuse.Forpureseedisolateatleastto1milefromturnips,
mustard,andChinesecabbage,andrapeseed(canola).Packet:3g(about1350seeds)sows68ft.
ali baba 6 OG 90 days. [Iraqi heirloom]
Light green oblong melons, 1525 lbs, vigorous
vines. Sweet red fesh has few seeds and the hard
rindmakesitgoodformarketgardenersandhome
storage.Greattexture,outstandingfavor.#55126
(3 g) $2.50
amiSH moon and StarS 6OG100days.[Re-
introduced 1987 by SESE. An Amish heirloom,
possiblyavariantofSun,Moon,andStarsintro-
duced 1920.] 1525 lb. oblong fruits with large
yellowmoonsandsmallstarsondarkgreenrinds.
Foliagemarkedwithyellowstars.Tisstrainhasa
smooth,slightlyridgedrind.Mottledbrownseeds.
Sweet,reddish-pinkfesh.#55103 Pkt (3 g) $2.50
Turnip Greens (Salad Turnips)
SeVen toP (Southern Prize, Foliage Turnip)
6OG45days.[Pre-1880]PopularSouthernvari-
etyoftengrownforwintergreen.Usedforgreens,
nottheroots,whicharewoody.Leavesgrow1822
in. tall, but should be harvested when young and
tender.#29201 Pkt $1.99; #29201E (28 g) $5.50
Black Tail Mountain
Amish Moon and Stars
Scarlet
Ohno
Revival
Purple Top White Globe
Laurentian
Ali Baba
61 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Watermelon
blacktail moUntain OG 73 days. [1977, de-
veloped by Glenn Drowns] Small-fruited, earliest
ofall.Anexcellentsmall,fastmaturing,highlypro-
ductivewatermelonthatcanbesuccessfullygrown
incoolshortseasonareasorsouthernhot,humid,
areas. Te earliest of 114 varieties that Glenn
Drowns grew in 1994. Round 9 in. fruits have a
dark green rind with small brown seeds. Orange-
redfeshhassweet,richfavor.Whenharvestedjust
underripe, melons will ripen in storage and keep
upto2months.#55113 Pkt (1 g) $2.50
crimSon Sweet OG85days.[1964,AASwin-
ner.] Medium-sized, striped melon with tolerance
toanthracnose(race1and3)andFusarium(race
1 and 2). Great-tasting melons are typically 10
12 in., weighing 2327 lbs. A unique feature of
thisvarietyisitsabilitytopromotebenefcialsoil
fungithatinhibitfusariumwilt.Areliablevariety
fortheSoutheast.Tisisthevarietymanymelon
lovers come back to after trying the rest! #55101
Pkt (3 g) $2.35
crimSon Sweet, VirGinia Select e Its hard
toimproveonCrimsonSweetsvigorandgreatfa-
vor, but Pam Dawling is at it! Since 2001, she's
beensavingthislocallyadaptedstrain,selectingfor
large, early melons with good favor and healthy
foliage.#55118 Pkt (3 g) $2.50
early moonbeam OG76days.[AlanKapuler]
Sweet, crisp yellow icebox melon, 58 lbs. Tin,
light green rind. Short vines make this a great
melonforsmallgardens.#55123 Pkt (2 g) $2.50
Golden midGet OG 72 days [1959] Early,
small 3-lb. melons with salmon-red fesh and a
built-in ripeness indicator: the rind turns yellow
when the melons are ready for harvest. (Dont be
alarmedbytheleaves:someyellowfoliageisnor-
malforthisvariety.)#55129 Pkt (2 g) $2.35new!
katanyaUnavailablefor2013,backnextyear!
moon and StarS, lonG milky way OG 95
days. [Developed by Glenn Drowns. Introduced
1992 by SESE.] Tis elongated version of Moon
andStarshasalargeyellowmoonandadarkgreen
rind, speckled with bright yellow pinpoint stars
(resembling a panorama of the Milky Way). Se-
lected especially for color and favor, this variety
has the largest moons and best favor of its class.
Productivevinesbearheavily,producing2030lb
fruitswithbrightred,deliciousfesh.#55105 Pkt
(3 g) $2.50
moon and StarS, yellow fleSHed 6 OG
90days.[Early1900sGAfamilyheirloom.Intro-
duced 1987 by SESE. Years ago, a melon of this
description was routinely shipped from Bermuda
to some Southern states around Christmas time.]
Goodfavor,thesweetestMoonandStarsvariety.
1535lbfruits.Hassometolerancetodiseaseand
drought. Rind has many small yellow stars and
some moons. To serve, try halving melons and
scoopingouttheinsidesusingamelonballscoop.
Scallop the edges and fll with melon balls of red
andyellowwatermelon,muskmelon,andassorted
fruit.#55106 Pkt (3 g) $2.50
nancyUnavailablefor2013,backnextyear.
nortH Star (Planet And Stars) OG90days.Tis
white-seeded Moon and Stars selection from
grower Merlyn Niedens is an excellent producer.
Largemelonswithsweetpinkfeshanddarkgreen
rind covered with small dots and speckles can
weighinatupto40lbs.#55116 Pkt (3 g) $2.50
oranGeGloOG85days.Oneofthebestorange-
feshwatermelons.Verycrisp,sweet,andfavorful
deep orange fesh.Vigorous plant produces heavy
yields of 25 lb. melons with light and dark green
stripes.#55127 Pkt (3 g) $2.50
qUetZali
PVP
83days.Bestofour1999tastetri-
als.Very sweet, crisp 713 lb. Te rind is unusu-
allythick,solosstosplittingtendstobelow.Dark
andlightgreenstripes.Pink-redfesh,smallseeds.
#55115 Pkt (2 g) $2.50
Scaly bark6OG90days.[1881,PeterHen-
derson Co.] Unusual blue-green mottled skin has
aroughlooklikethatoftreebark,andtherindis
also as tough as bark; in Peter Hendersons book
Gardening for Proft, he enthused, in 1884, a
specimen of this variety left in our ofce stood a
pressureof1250poundsbeforebreaking.(Grower
RodgerWinnnotesthatthisisnottrueifthemel-
onsarelefttoolonginthefeld!)1225lbround-
ishfruits,scarletredfesh,blackseeds,crisp,sweet
favor.#55125 Pkt (3 g) $2.50
Stone moUntain 6 OG 95 days. [1923. A
commercial bestseller from the 30s and 40s
thanks to grower RodgerWinn for bringing back
this old Southern favorite.] Slightly oval 30 lb
fruits with a dark green rind and sweet, juicy red
fesh. Tick, split-resistant rind makes it great for
shippingandstorage.#55117 Pkt (3 g) $2.50
Strawberry OG 85 days. [Selected from a FL
heirloom by Walt Childs, introduced 1989 by
SESE.]Strawberry-redfeshripenstowithinin.
of the rind. Delicate texture and outstanding fa-
vor,oneofthebestweofer.Longmelons(820
in.),1525lbs,darkgreenrindwithdarkergreen
stripes, white seeds. Very good disease resistance.
#55110 Pkt (3 g) $2.50
SUGar baby OG77days.[1959]Iceboxsized,
68in.melonswithahardrindwhichturnsgreen-
black when ripe. Handles drought well. 610 lb
fruitswithredfeshandsmallseeds.Consistently
reliable and widely adapted, a good space-saving
variety.#55111 Pkt (3 g) $2.35
wHite wonder 6 e 80 days. [Rare today,
white-feshedmelonswerecommoninthe1800s.]
Highyieldsof310lbicebox-sizemelons.Creamy
whitefeshiscrispwithafresh,sweettaste.Green
rind with darker green stripes, this unique white
feshedmelonwillbeahitatfarmersmarketsoron
thepicnictable.#55119 Pkt (3 g) $2.50
wilSon Sweet 6 e 85 days. Te sweet red
fesh and crisp juicy texture of this melon draws
commentslikethebestmelonIevertasted.Te
unusual green mottled rind protects from sun
scald.TankstoSandHillPreservationCenterand
grower Merlyn Niedens for saving this excellent
melonfromnear-extinction.Tryit,wethinkyou'll
likeit!#55120 Pkt (3 g) $2.50
Wilson Sweet
OrangeGlo
Moon and Stars, Yellow Fleshed
Early Moonbeam
Scaly Bark Crimson Sweet
Strawberry
White Wonder
62 www.SouthernExposure.com Herbs
Holy baSil (Tulsi) OG (O. sanctum) [A/55F
night,70Fday/D/14/tp,ds/18in.]Spicyscentof
clove,lemon,andcinnamon.Grownoutsideholy
sanctuariesinIndia.Traditionallyusedinceremo-
nies, in food, and for tea. Te tea is said to have
many health benefts. Self-sows readily. #71104
Pkt (0.12 g, 211 seeds) $2.25
lemon baSil OG (O. citriodora) Deeplemonfra-
grance.Useforfshdishes,herbvinegars,andtea.
#71105 Pkt (0.12 g, 89 seeds) $1.99
lemon baSil, mrS. bUrnS 6 OG (O. citrio-
dora) [New Mexico heirloom] Larger leaves (2
in.) and stronger favor make this the preferred
lemonbasilvarietyforchefs.#71305 Pkt (0.12 g,
80 seeds) $2.25
lettUce leaf baSil (O. basilicum var. crispum) 85
days.Temostproductiveofthebasils,thislarge
Italianvarietyisexcellentforpestoandbasilinoil.
#71106 Pkt (0.25 g, 158 seeds) $2.10
lime baSil OG (O. americanum)SimilartoLemon
Basil but with darker green leaves and a lime fra-
grance.Accentforsoups,salads,andfsh.#71288
Pkt (0.12 g, 85 seeds) $2.10
mammotH baSil OG Huge, wide, shiny green
leaves, twice as large as other Italian basils. A few
leavesmakeaharvest.Addittosaladsortomake
a fne-favored pesto. #71290 Pkt (0.12 g, 101
seeds) $2.10
Basil (Sweet & Fancy Types)
Ocimum basilicum,unlessnoted
Culture: A/70
o
F/D/714/tp,ds,ALF/sun/1830
in. Medicinal: Basil has been used as a carmina-
tive.Researchindicatesthatitmayinhibitgastric
acidsecretion
aniSe-Scented baSil For a diferent taste try this
rare basil with anise fragrance and favor. Use for
salads, sauces, and herb vinegars. #71101 Pkt
(0.25 g, 141 seeds) $1.99
bolloSo naPoletano baSil 6 OG Tis vari-
etycomesfromNaplesandishighlyprizedforits
strongfavor.Giantrumpled6in.leavesaregreat
forpesto,thoughthethickleavesarehardertodry
than most.Vigorous 3 ft. plants are pest-resistant
andslowtofower.#71111 Pkt $2.25
cinnamon baSil OG Has a spicy cinnamon fra-
grance. Use as a tea or potpourri. #71102 Pkt
(0.25 g, 88 seeds) $1.99
dark oPal baSil OG (var. purpureum) Ornamen-
tal dark purple basil used like common basil for
seasoning.Mayhaveafewgreenleaves.Beautiful
insalads.#71103 Pkt (0.15 g, 111 seeds) $1.99
eritrean baSil 6 OG (O. gratissimum) [Fam-
ily heirloom from an Eritrean exchange student.
Introduced by SESE 2008.] Compact plant with
beautiful,purple-tingedgreenfoliage,stunningin
fower. It has a strongly attractive and spicy odor,
andismuchusedinAfricancuisine.#71302 Pkt
(0.12 g, 116 seeds) $2.50
PUrPle rUffleS baSil (O. basilicum var. purpura-
scens) [AAS winner] Very attractive in salads or
vinegars. Use like common basil for seasoning.
#71109 Pkt (0.15 g, 104 seeds) $2.10
red rUbin baSil OG A purple version of Italian
Large Leaf basil. Leaves are larger and more uni-
formlycoloredthanDarkOpalbasil.Sweetaroma
andfavor.#71289 Pkt (0.12 g, 93 seeds) $2.10
SPicy bUSH baSil (O. basilicum var. minimum)
Very aromatic miniature (812 in.) bush basil.
One of the prettiest basils with small shiny leaves
on highly branched stems. #71108 Pkt (0.15 g,
127 seeds) $2.10
Sweet GenoVeSe baSilOG85days.Aselectlarge-
leafstrain.Usefreshordriedforfavoringsauces,
soups, dressings, and pesto. Our most popular
basil. #71107 Pkt (0.45 g, 254 seeds) $2.10;
#71107C (7 g) $5.50
Sweet tHai baSilOGSpicyfavorreminiscent
of anise and cloves goes well in curries and many
otherAsiandishes.Purplestemsandfowerscon-
trastattractivelywiththe2in.greenleaves.1218
in.plants.#71112 Pkt (0.18 g, 102 seeds) $2.25
new!
Herbs
Culture and germination:Eachherbhasspecifcgrowing
requirements. Please see our book section for additional
growinginformation,aswellasculinaryandmedicinaluses.
Medicinal herbs: Information on medicinal herbs is con-
densedfromvariousliteraturesourcesandisintendedasa
guidefordecisionsforplantingonly.Anyremediesdescribed
here arenotintended as medicalclaims,norasaprescrip-
tion for self-treatment, nor as a substitute for professional
care or medical treatment. See your physician or qualifed
health professional prior to using herbs medicinally. Ger-
mination of herb seed: Many herbs naturally vary greatly
intheirgermination.Somecanbehigherthan80%while
otherscanbelowerthan20%.Alsopleasenotethatsomeherbshavespecialgerminationrequirements.
Sweet Genovese Basil
aniSe (Pimpinella anisum) 75 days. [A/70F/
LD/14/tpALF/sun/24in./doesbestincoolweath-
er] Seeds are often used in applesauce, breads,
soups, and teas for licorice-like favor. Leaves can
be used in salads. Medicinal: Hot tea helps break
up bronchial mucous. Carminative a digestive
aid for relief of gas and cramping. #71201 Pkt
(0.75 g, 145 seeds) $1.99
aniSe-HySSoP (Licorice Mint) OG(Agastache foenic-
ulum) [P/70F/LD/7/tp,ds/sun, part shade/1848
in.]Beautifuldecorativeherbusedforpotpourriand
tomakeasuperbaromaticherbtea.Alsoquitetasty
asasaladgreen.Excellentnectarplantforbeekeep-
ers.Attractivespiresoflavenderfowers.Medicinal:
Relaxescapillaries.UsedbysomeAsiansandAmeri-
canIndiansforchestpainandrespiratoryailments.
#71202 Pkt (0.05 g) $2.10
Holy Basil
Bolloso Napoletano Basil with Strawfow-
ers and Garlic Chive blossoms
Purple Ruffes Basil
Eritrean Basil
Cinnamon Basil
Anise-Hyssop
63 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Herbs
aStraGalUS (Chinese Milk Vetch) OG(Astragalus
membranaceus) [P/scarify seed/D/712/Sp,Fall/
tp,ds/sun/24in.]Legumewithreclining,spreading
growthhabit.Medicinal:Te4thor5thyearroot
isatraditionalChineseherb,HuangQi,usedsince
ancienttimestoincreaseandtonifyqi.Saidtobe
adeepimmunesystemactivator.#71283 Pkt (0.2
g, 50 seeds) $2.65 Cannot ship to HI
Key to Herb & Flower
Cultural Notes
Cultural notes for some varieties (especially herbs
andfowers)aregiveninbracketsafterthevariety
name. Te notes may also include spacing require-
ments and days to maturity.
A=annual,B=biennial,P=perennial
TeUSDAPlantHardinessZonenumberisgiven
formostbiennialsandperennials.ForexampleB4
means biennial in zones 4 through 10. Note that
someperennialsperformasannualsintheNorth.
Temperature F=recommendedsoiltemperature
forgermination.
Stratify(Pre-chill)=Seedsrequireamoistcold
treatmenttobreakdormancy.Putseedsincovered
moistplantingmediuminrefrigeratorforatleast
4-6weeks.Scarify=Abradeinordertobreak
dormancy,suchaswithanailfleorsandpaper.
D=Darkrequiredforgermination.Coverwith
soil,oruseblackplastic.
L=Lightrequiredforgermination.Coverlightly
withsoilorleaveexposedonthesoilsurface.
LD=Nospecifclightrequirement.
Days to germinate: Averagenumberofdaysto
germinate.
sun=Needsfullsunforbestresults.shade=
Tolerates/requiresshade.
Planting: ds=directsow,tp=transplant.
Sp=Spring,Su=Summer,Fall=Fall
ALF=afterlastfrost,BLF=beforelastfrost.
Height Matureplantheightininches.
Example: aniSe (Pimpinella anisum) [A/70
o
F/
LD/14/tpALF/sun/24in.]:Aniseisanannual(A)
whoseseedsgerminatebestat70oF.Teseedshave
no specifc requirement for light (L) or dark (D)
inordertogerminate.Seedlingswillemergeinap-
proximately14daysattherecommendedgermina-
tiontemperatureof70
o
F.Transplant(tp)afterthe
lastfrost(ALF)whenseveralsetsoftrueleaveshave
developed.Anisegrowsbestinfullsunandreaches
anaverageheightof24in.
caraway (Carum carvi) 70 days. [B4/70F/L/14/
ds/sun/24 in.] Use the dried seeds for favoring
breads, leaves for salads, and roots as a vegetable
(raworcooked).Usedespeciallytofavorryebread
and cabbage dishes. Tis biennial produces seeds
its second year after over-wintering. Medicinal:
Highly regarded as a carminative. Also has anti-
spasmodic and anti-microbial properties. #71208
Pkt (0.4 g, 162 seeds) $1.99
Wild Bergamot
bUrnet, Salad (Poterium sanguisorba) [P4/70F/
LD/tp,ds/sun/18 in.] Highly cold-hardy plant
has a nutty-cucumber favor, a great way to add
cucumber favor to winter salads. Flowers during
thesummer,thenrevivesincoolerweather.Inhot
climates, shade plants during summer, or sow a
newbatchinlatesummer.#71206 Pkt (0.6 g, 85
seeds) $1.99
Bergamot (Bee Balm) Monarda spp.
[P4/70F/LD/1421/sun,partshade/48in.]
lemon berGamot (M. citriodora) 6 [Native to
the Appalachians.] Some variation in blossom
color and citrus odor. Use dried leaves for lemon
scentedherbteaorforfavoringmeatorfshdishes.
Harvestleavesbeforefowersappear.#71203 Pkt
(0.15 g, 270 seeds) $2.25
wild berGamot OG (M. fstulosa) A favorite of
hummingbirdsandbees.Flowersofvaryingshades
of lavender may be added to salads. Use fragrant
dried leaves for tea and potpourris. Medicinal:
UsedbyseveralNativeAmericantribesasacarmi-
native.#71204 Pkt (0.1 g, 197 seeds) $2.25
Calendula Calendula ofcianalis
Culture: A/5565F/D/14/tp,ds/sun/18 in. /85
days.Plantsfadeindeepsummerheat,butcanbe
reseededforlatesummer/earlyfallharvest.Flow-
ersareusedasafoodcolor,naturaldye,andsub-
stituteforsafron.Forediblefowers,usetheouter
partofthepetals(thewhitishbitwherethepetals
connect to the head is the most bitter). Medici-
nal: Traditionally used as an anti-infammatory
herbforlocalizedskinproblems.Reportedtoacti-
vatecellulardefensemechanisms.
calendUla, Pacific beaUty OG 85 days. 3 in.
yellow-orange fowers. #71207 Pkt (0.5 g, 92
seeds) $2.10
calendUla, reSina OG Bright yellow, medium-
sizefowers;varietyincludesafeworangefowers.
Medicinal:Tisstrainhasthehighestamountof
theresinsprizedbyherbalists.#71303 Pkt (0.5 g,
31 seeds) $2.10; #71303C (7 g) $6.25
cHamomile, German OG (Matricaria recutita)
[A/5560F/L/tp/sun/2430in.]Tesweet-scent-
edfowersofChamomileareusedtomakeChamo-
mileteawhichhasadistinctiveapple-likefavorand
fragrance. Medicinal: Chamomile has long been
usedasacarminative,andasananti-infammatory,
anti-ulcerremedytoprotectgastricmucousmem-
branes.Itisalsoanti-spasmodic,andanti-microbi-
al. Used as a nasal wash to treat sinusitis. #71212
Pkt (0.35 g, 3360 seeds) $1.99
catniP 6 OG (Nepeta cataria)
[P4/70F/L/721/tp/sun/2430 in.] Use this
mintforteas,orforamusingyourcat.(Notethat
only about 2 out of 3 cats are amused! Te re-
mainder,whodonothavethedominantgenefor
thisresponse,areboredbythisplant.)Medicinal:
Traditionally used for colds and fu primarily as
a diaphoretic for feverish conditions. Nepetalac-
tone, the primary ingredient of the essential oil,
ischemicallysimilartothesedativecomponentof
Valerian.#71210 Pkt (0.45 g, 650 seeds) $1.99
Pacifc Beauty Calendula
boraGe OG (Borago ofcinalis) 80 days.
[A/70F/L/10/ds, tp/sun/ 2436 in.] Borage is a
bushy herb with bright blue edible fowers. Te
planthasbeenusedtoattractbumblebeepollina-
tors to garden plots. Te leaves can be used spar-
ingly to add a cucumber-like favor in salads, or
forfavoringcooldrinks.Medicinal:Seedscontain
over 20% GLA (gamma linolenic acid) which is
extractedandusedcommerciallyasaneconomical
substituteforeveningprimroseoil.#71205 Pkt (1
g, 56 seeds) $2.10
ePaZote (Mexican Tea, American Wormseed) OG
(Chenopodium ambrosioides) [A/70F/LD/21/tp/
sun/2448in.]Freshleavesaregroundorcrushed
forseasoningcorn,beans,andsaucesusedinMexi-
candishes.Medicinal:Astrongtearubbedonthe
skin repels insects and reduces irritation from in-
sectbites.Alsohelpsreducefatulencefrombeans
andrelievesindigestion.#71225 Pkt (0.1 g) $2.10
Cress SeeGreens,page27.
Chives Allium spp.
[P3/6070
o
F/D/tp,ds/sun,partshade/12in.]
cHiVeS OG (A. schoenoprasum) 80 days. Grow
indoorsoroutdoorsforyear-roundonionfavor-
ing.Usechoppedleavesandyoungfowerstoadd
favoranddecorativegarnishtosalads.Medicinal:
A tonifying and healthful herb. Te essential oil
is highly antibacterial. #71214 Pkt (0.2 g, 183
seeds) $1.99; #71214D (14 g) $6.50
Garlic cHiVeS (Chinese Leeks, Chinese Chives)
OG(A. tuberosum)80days.Leavesarelargerand
fatterthanchives.Garlicfavorforsaladsandsea-
soning.#71215 Pkt (0.7 g, 173 seeds) $1.99
Dill Anethum graveolens
[A/70F/L/721/ds/sun/3048in.]
boUqUet dill OG Similar to Long Island Mam-
moth but shorter plants with larger fower/seed
headsandlargerleaves.Achoicepopularvarietyfor
pickling. #71221 Pkt (0.75 g, 576 seeds) $1.99;
#71221D (14 g) $5.50
dUkat dill OG AEuropeanselectionfromMam-
mothbredforhighessentialoilcontentwhichgives
this variety a delicate aromatic fragrance and favor.
#71263 Pkt (0.75 g, 515 seeds) $1.99
fernleaf dill[AASWinner1992]Anattractive,
early, compact dill variety, 18 in. tall with fnely
divided fern-like dark-green leaves. Best variety
for leaf production and early fall crops. Fernleaf
is a slow-bolting, space-saving variety especially
suitableforcontainers.#71222 Pkt (0.75 g, 528
seeds) $2.25
lonG iSland mammotH dill6OG70days.Te
standard heirloom variety for favoring pickles,
soups, breads, stews, salads, and sauces. #71223
Pkt (0.75 g, 576 seeds) $1.99; #71223D (14 g)
$5.50
cHerVil, brUSSelS winter OG (Anthriscus cere-
folium) [A/55F/L/721/tp,ds/ part shade/24 in.]
Freshchervilisanexcellentfavoringforpeas,po-
tatoes,carrots,eggs,andfsh.Losesitsfavorwhen
dried, but the favor can be preserved in chervil
butter. Best quality comes from plants grown in
partial shade in successive sowings. Medicinal:
Traditionally used as a diaphoretic to treat fevers.
#71213 Pkt (1 g, 440 seeds) $2.25
cilantro/coriander OG (Coriander sativum)
[A zones 610/60F/D/721/ds/sun/30 in.] Both
leaves (cilantro) and seeds (coriander) are used
in Chinese, Indian, and Mexican cuisine. Plant
monthly successions. Difcult to germinate in hot
weather sow in shade, or keep soil covered and
cool until seeds emerge. Self-seeds well in cool
weather.Cold-hardyto15F.Medicinal:knownin
Chinesemedicineasyuan-xu-zi(Chineseparsley),
theseedsareusedasadiaphoreticandappetitestim-
ulant.#71216 Pkt (1 g, 90 seeds) $2.10; #71216E
(28 g) $5.50
cUmin (Cuminum cyminum) [A4/70F/tp/sun/12in.]
Longwarmgrowingseasonrequired.Usedforfavor-
ingchilianddishesspicedwithhotpeppers.#71220
Pkt (0.5 g, 194 seeds) $1.99
Echinacea (Conefower)
Echinacea spp.
Culture:P39/stratifyat40Fifneeded/LD/tp,ds/
Sp/sun/2436in.AllEchinaceasaredroughtresis-
tant.Keepyoungplantswellweeded.Germination
is typically around 50% and all species except E.
purpurea require stratifcation (a period of moist
pre-chilling)tobreakseeddormancy.Seedsmaybe
stratifedbysowinginfatsorpotsinacoldframe
over the winter, or a refrigerator for 24 months
depending on the species. As little as 3 weeks of
stratifcationwillgivesomegermination.Medici-
nal:All9speciesaremedicinallyimportant,andall
partsoftheplanthavesomeactivity.Severalphar-
macological studies have demonstrated immuno-
stimulant, bacteriostatic, and anti-viral activity.
It may be used as an anti-microbial anywhere in
thebody.Itactivatesmacrophages,increaseswhite
bloodcelllevels,andinhibitsmicrobialhyaluroni-
dase (an enzyme that causes host cells to break
down.) Echinacea is often used as a short term
immune stimulant (2 weeks maximum), but it is
contraindicated in autoimmune system disorders
andprogressivediseases.
ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (Narrow-Leaved Cone-
fower) OG [stratify 90120 days] [Native to the
dry prairies of the central U.S. Tis species has a
longhistoryofmedicinalusestartingwiththeNa-
tiveAmericantribesoftheGreatPlains.]Teplants
arethesmallestoftheechinaceas(818in.)andthe
spreadingpinkraypetalsaretheshortest(313in.
long).#71264 Pkt (0.2 g, 52 seeds) $2.15
ECHINACEA PARADOXA (Yellow Conefower) [strat-
ify 60 days] [Native to open woods, balds, and
rocky prairies; especially common to the Arkan-
sas Ozarks and Missouri.] Te most exceptional of
the echinaceas because the petals are yellow rather
than purple, hence the name E. paradoxa. Leaves
are long and narrow. 2448 in. tall. Deserves a
place in both medicinal and ornamental gardens.
#71266 Pkt (0.2 g, 52 seeds) $2.50
ECHINACEA PURPUREA (Purple Conefower) OG
A very popular ornamental and the most com-
mon species, widely used as a medicinal plant.
Te fowers are 34 in. across with pink-orange
cone-shaped centers and purple-pink rays. Easy
to germinate and widely adapted. Unlike other
echinaceas the seeds do not require cold treat-
ment,therootsarefbrousratherthantaprooted,
andtheplantismorehighlybranchedatthetop.
#71224 Pkt (0.2 g, 45 seeds) $1.99
Bouquet Dill
Chervil
Cilantro
Echinacea purpurea
Dukat Dill
feVerfew OG (Chrysanthemum parthenium) [P4
10/70F/L/1014/ds,tp/sun/30in./Removefower
heads before seed forms, otherwise the plant will
grow as an annual.] Small daisy-like blooms on
light-green foliage. Medicinal: Feverfew acts as a
vasodilator and anti-infammatory. Studies pub-
lishedintheBritishmedicaljournalLancetreport-
edthat23freshleavesoffeverfeweatendailyover
aperiodoftimereducedtheseverityandfrequency
ofmigraines.Feverfewhaspotentialvalueinreliev-
ing arthritis symptoms as well. Contraindicated
duringpregnancy.#71228 Pkt (0.1 g, 800 seeds)
$2.15
HibiScUS SeeRoselle,page66.
HoreHoUnd, wHite (Marrubium vulgare)
[P4/60F/D/tp,ds/sun/1824 in.] Tis member
of the mint family has a pleasant fragrance and
a menthol-like favor. Use as a tea and a favor-
ing for Horehound candies. Medicinal: Contains
substanceswhichstimulatesecretionsofthebronchial
mucosa,soothecoughs,andbreakupmucus.#71229
Pkt (0.15 g, 140 seeds) $1.99
HySSoP (Hyssopus ofcinalis)[P4/65F/D/tp/sun/24
in.]Ornamentalshrubbyherbusedtoseasonpoul-
try. Active constituents of hyssop include volatile
oils with a camphor-like odor and strong favor.
Medicinal:Hyssopteafavoredwithhoneyisused
as an expectorant. Collect the fowering tops in
Augustanddryinthesun.#71230 Pkt (0.1 g, 95
seeds) $1.99
laVender, enGliSH (Munstead) (Lavandula vera
var. Munstead) [P5/70Fmin/LD/30/tp/sun/18
in./Requires good drainage and wind protection.
Sowseedinslightlyalkalinesterilemedium.Ger-
minates and grows slowly.] Munstead, the most
aromatic of the lavenders, is sweet and delicate.
Flowersaredeeperbluethanotherlavenderstrains.
Long-lasting, pleasant scent also prevents moth
damageinwoolensanddiscouragesmustyodorsin
linens. Medicinal:Traditional herbal remedy used
for stress-related headaches. Also a carminative,
antidepressant and calming tonic for the nervous
system.#71231 Pkt (0.25 g, 250 seeds) $2.15
PaPalo (Papaloquelite)(Porophyllum ruderale)
[A/70/LD/7-10/tp,ds/sun,partshade/60in.]Mex-
icanherbwithdecorativeround2in.leaves(wider
than the Bolivian type). Te unique, complex
taste is most often compared to cilantro, but also
sometimestoarugula,lemon,andevenrue.Gener-
allyusedraw;greatintacos,salsa,andmanyother
Mexicandishes.Likecilantro,itislovedbymany
and hated by a few, although many prefer one to
theother.Onceestablished,papalogrowsquickly
and easily. One planting can provide fresh greens
formonths.Mayself-sowinwarmareas.#71308
Pkt $2.25new!
lemon balm OG (Melissa ofcinalis)
[P4/70F/L/10/tp/sun/30in.]Useforhotandre-
freshing cold teas as a lemon substitute. Essential
oilsarevolatileresultinginmorefragrancethanfa-
vor. Medicinal: Lemon balm has anti-viral action
in lab tests against herpes simplex, mumps, and
other viruses. Also a sedative, calmative, and car-
minative.#71232 Pkt (0.19 g, 345 seeds) $2.10
milk tHiStle OG (Silybum marianum) [A or
B/L/714/Sp,Fall/ds/sun/4860in.]Allpartsare
edible. Te young leaves (with spines removed)
maybeusedinsaladsorcookedasavegetable.At-
tractive,showyrose-purplefowers.Medicinal:Te
active principle is silymarin, a complex that helps
stabilizeandregeneratelivercells.#71274 Pkt (1
g, 40 seeds) $1.99 Cannot ship to TX
loVaGe (Levisticum ofcinale) [P3/65F/D/14/tp/
sun, part shade/60 in.] As a culinary herb, lovage
hasacelery-likefavorbutricherwithhintsoffen-
nel and curry. Use the stems, leaves, and seeds in
thesamefashionascelery.Medicinal:Asamedici-
nalherb,lovageisusedasateaforitsdiureticefect
and as a carminative (relief of gas). #71233 Pkt
(0.25 g, 70 seeds) $1.99
marJoram, Sweet OG (Origanum hortensis) 70
days.[P10/60F/LD/21/tp/sun/12in./Don'tover-
water.]Resemblesoreganoinfavorthoughmilder
withsubtleovertonesofbalsam.Additfreshtosal-
adsandtomatoes.Usesaresimilartooregano.Me-
dicinal:Inhibitsherpessimplexvirusinlaboratory
studies.#71234 Pkt (0.18 g, 1080 seeds) $1.99
oreGano, Greek OG (Origanum vulgare)
[P5/60F/D/1421/tp/sun/12 in.] An essential
spiceofpizzaaswellastomato,cheese,andmeat
dishes. Tis is the favorful Greek Oregano, not
the favorless oregano commonly available. Me-
dicinal: Mildly carminative and anti-spasmodic.
#71237 Pkt (0.05 g, 500 seeds) $1.99
Florence Fennel
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare dulce
Culture:B25,P610/70F/D/714/ds/sun/36
60in.Medicinal:Fennelisusedasacarminative
torelievefatulenceandcolicwhilestimulatingdi-
gestion.Itisalsoanti-spasmodic,anti-infamma-
tory,andissimilartoaniseincalmingbronchial
coughs. It has estrogenic activity and stimulates
milkfowinnursingmothers.
fennel, bronZe OG (var. Rubrum) Tis decora-
tive fennel has beautiful lacy bronze leaves. Useful
asanornamentalaswellasaculinarysweetfennel.
#71226 Pkt (0.2 g, 75 seeds) $2.25
fennel, florence OG (var. Azoricum) 90 days.
Also known to Italian gardeners as Finocchio.
Dill-shaped leaves with distinctively licorice fa-
vor. May produce bulbs, which can be blanched
andusedasacookedvegetable.#71227 Pkt (1 g,
300 seeds) $2.50
Florence Fennel
mint OG (Mentha sp.) [P5/70F/L/14/tp/sun,
part shade/18 in.] Hardy, aromatic native plant.
Variable. Mint grown from seed does not come
trueandproducesplantsthatvarywidelyinfavor
fromspearminttomentholminttopeppermint.
Sow in pots and transplant your favorite plants.
Can be used for mint sauce, jelly, desserts, and,
freshordried,fortea.Medicinal:Acoolingherb
for external infammation. Internally it has spas-
molytic,carminative,andexpectorantproperties.
#71235 Pkt (0.05 g, 600 seeds) $1.99
roSemary OG(Rosemarinus ofcinalis) [P8/55F
night, 70F day/L/1430 in./tp/sun] Requires a
well-drained,alkalinesoil.Sowseedinasterileseed
starting mix with limestone added. Germination
is normally low and growth of seedlings is slow.]
Rosemaryisaversatileculinaryseasoningformany
vegetableormeatdishes.Medicinal:Rosemaryhas
diversemedicinalproperties,themostnotablebe-
ing its use as a circulatory and nervine stimulant.
Extracts of rosemary have strong antioxidant and
preservative properties. #71239 Pkt (0.1 g, 85
seeds) $2.25
SaGe, common OG (Salvia ofcinalis) 75 days.
[P4/70F/D/721/tp,ds/sun/2228 in.] Best
knownasafavoringherbformeats,dressings,and
sauces. As an ornamental, sage provides a restful
focalpointforanyherbgarden.Medicinal:Tradi-
tionally used as a digestive tonic and nerve tonic.
Astringentandantibacterial.#71241 Pkt (0.33 g,
40 seeds) $1.99; #71241C (7 g) $5.50
St. JoHnSwort (Hypericum perforatum) [P/strat-
ify/730/Sp,Fall/tp,ds/sun/1248 in.] A woody-
stemmed herb with balsam-scented leaves and
clusters of yellow, lemon-scented fowers. Harvest
fowers shortly after the plant comes into bloom.
Oliveoilextractsofthefowersimpartaredcolor
to the oil. Medicinal: Anti-infammatory, anti-
viral, and anti-depressive. Many other uses for
thismulti-facetedherb.#71279 Pkt (0.05 g, 600
seeds) $1.99, Cannot ship to CA, CO, ID, HI,
MT, NV, OR, or WA
Sorrel, Garden OG (Rumex acetosa) [P4/70F
/L/314/ ds/sun/36 in.] Cold-hardy to 12F. Use
sparingly as a salad green for its lemon-like fa-
vor. Sorrel is best used in soups, where it excels.
#71246 Pkt (0.4 g, 430 seeds) $2.25
SUmmer SaVory OG (Satureja hortensis) 60 days.
[A/70F min./L/721/tp,ds/sun/12 in.] Cooking
herbusedforfavoringmeats,dressings,soups,and
salads.Especiallygoodinbeanandcabbagedishes,
herbbutters,andvinegars.Ablendingherbwitha
peppery thyme quality, summer savory draws to-
gether diverse favors. Medicinal: Reportedly the
fresh leaves may be rubbed on insect stings to re-
lievepain.#71242 Pkt (0.25 g) $2.25
tobacco, midewiwan Sacred (Nicotiana rustica)
[A/70F/LD/tp/sun/1218 in.] Also called wild
tobacco. Used ceremonially by Native Ameri-
cans. Te dried leaves are used as an insecticide
for greenhouse insects such as aphids, mites, and
whitefies.Warning:Teactiveingredientisnico-
tinesulfate,apowerfulpoison.#71248 Pkt (0.12
g, 545 seeds) $2.75
PUrSlane, Golden OG (Portulaca oleracea sa-
tiva) [A/70F/710/LD/ds,tp/Sp ALF/sun/1218
in.] Upright plants with orange stems and large
smoothsucculentleaves.Cut-and-come-agained-
ibleforsalads.Medicinal:Wildpurslaneisasource
of omega-3 fatty acids. Hypotensive and diuretic
properties reported. #71299 Pkt (0.15 g, 360
seeds) $2.10
PoPPy, breadSeed, HUnGarian blUe OG (Papa-
ver somniferum) [A/60F/D/ 610/ds/2436 in.]
Beautifulbluish-purplefowersgivewaytoattrac-
tive pods flled with poppyseed for baking. Pods
canalsobeusedindriedarrangements.Stakeseed
headstopreventseedloss.Plantinlatefalltovery
early spring. #71306 Pkt (0.25 g, 500 seeds)
$2.50
roSelle, tHai red 6 OG (Hibiscus sab-
darifa) [TP/7585/714 days/sun/3660 in./
tp] Beautiful 35 ft. plants with red stems and
leaf veins. Te bright red calyxes can be used to
makezingytea,sauceorjam.Rosellewascalled
Floridacranberryinthe1890s.Tefowersand
youngleavesareedibleandhaveacitrustang.Te
onlyvarietyinseveraltrialstobeginfoweringby
mid-summer here in Virginia. #71301 Pkt (0.6
g, 20 seeds) $2.35
ScUllcaP (Scutellaria laterifora) [P/stratify 46
weeks/D/1421/Sp/tp,ds/sunorlightshade/1224
in.] [Also called Virginian Scullcap or Mad-Dog
Scullcap.Telatternamereferstoitshistoricaluse
in treating rabies.] Small purple-blue fowers are
borneinslenderone-sidedracemesintheleafaxils.
Leavesareoval-shapedwithserratededges.Medic-
inal: Nervine tonic, sedative, and anti-spasmodic
usedtorevivify,calm,andnourishthenervoussys-
tem. Harvest aerial parts during August and Sep-
tember.#71292 Pkt (0.1 g, 55 seeds) $2.35
SoaPwort (Saponaria ofcinalis) [P3/70F/
LD/1021 days/tp, ds/sun, part shade /1224
in.] Used as a natural soap, the roots and leaves
aresoakedorheatedinwatertoextractsaponins
which produce a lather. A non-irritating skin
cleanser, shampoo, and soap for delicate fabrics.
#71245 Pkt (0.15 g, 100 seeds) $1.99
Pennyroyal, enGliSH (Mentha pulegium)
[P5/70F/L/14/tp/sun/12 in.] Sprawling plant
withastrongmintyaroma.Usedinthesameman-
nerasAmericanpennyroyal.Medicinal:Tedried
leaves can be used to prepare a tea to be used as
a carminative, diaphoretic, and to promote men-
struation, but is probably best avoided. Warning:
Pennyroyal oil has historically been used as an
abortifacient, but sometimes with toxic conse-
quences.Pennyroyalleavesoroilcanbeusedasan
insect repellent, but the oil should be applied to
theclothing,nottheskin.#71238 Pkt (0.1 g, 400
seeds) $2.30
Valerian (Valeriana ofcinalis) [P4/65F/LD/21
30/tp/sun, part shade/ 4860 in.] Small aromatic
whitefowersareborneinspraysontallplants.Nat-
uralizes easily. Medicinal: Pharmacological studies
haveshownvalerianroottobeanefectivetranquil-
izerandcalmativewithoutthesideefectsassociated
withValium.#71251 Pkt (0.1 g, 80 seeds) $1.99
woad (Isatis tinctoria) OG [B5/60F/LD/10/ds/
sun/3660 in.] Used as a dye plant for over 2000
years, woad leaves produce a natural blue dye. An
attractive plant with blue-green leaves and yellow
fowers in May. #71253 Pkt (0.25 g, 35 seeds)
$2.75 Cannot ship to ID, MT, OR, UT, or WY
GinSenG Seed e (Panax quinquefolium) Grows
12ft.withtoothedleaves,smallgreen/whitefow-
ersandbrightredberriesinearlysummer.Plant6
in.apartinraisedbeds.Requires75%shadeei-
therforestorartifcial.Likeshumus-richsoilwith
good drainage. Fertilize and mulch well. Sustain-
ablygrownseeds.Seebelowformedicinalinforma-
tion.Seedstratifed for1 yearand shippedinfall
readytoplant.#71293 Pkt (2 g, 20 seeds) $3.75
GinSenG root e (Panax quinquefolium) Requires
northslopeinadensedeciduousforest.Growswell
withgoldensealandothernativewoodlandplantsas
companions. Roots are planted in the fall and can
be harvested after the 4th to 7th year. Medicinal:
Used traditionally as a cure-all herb. It is known
toenhancephysicalhealthduetoitsabilitytohelp
the body adapt to stress. Please read more about
thisherbbeforeusingitmedicinally.Plantingguide
included. #71601 3 roots (2 years old) $14.00;
#71601Y 10 roots (2 years old) $29.00
GrowinG & marketinG GinSenG, GoldenSeal &
otHer woodland medicinalS[W.ScottPersons,
Jeanine M. Davis] State-of-the-art information on
growingandsellinghigh-valueherbssuchasblood-
rootandblackcohoshaswellastheplantsnamedin
thetitle.Remarkablyenjoyabletoread,practicaland
proftable.Whetheryouwanttogrowwoodlandme-
dicinalscommerciallyorsimplywanttoenrichyour
pocketofwoodswithusefulplants,thisisatreasure
ofabook.Softcover,466pp.#91160 $24.95
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onion bulbs and garlic).
Te following herbs are on the Appendix 2 of the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered
Species) list. Tey are also on the United Plant Savers primary list. Wild stands of these plants are disappearing
from the woods of N. America. Whenever we plant these native plants in our woodlands we help ensure their
long-term survival. Planting instructions included.
GoldenSeal rHiZomeS(Hydrastis canadensis)Grows
up to 16 in. with light green leaves, small fower
in late spring followed by a red berry.Yellow rhi-
zomeisplantedbyrootdivisionsinthefall.Ama-
ture plant can be divided 3 to 5 times. Requires
75%shadeinrichsoil.Plantgrowsfromsouthern
CanadatoGeorgia,Alabama,andKansas.Medici-
nal:Wellknowntocontainpowerfulantibacterial
propertiesandhasbeenusedtotreatinfamedmu-
cousmembranes.#71602 10 rhizomes $14.00
Wormwood (Artemisia)
Artemisia spp.
wormwood (A. absinthium) [P4/55F/LD/710/
tp,ds/ sun, part shade/2436 in.] Wormwood
has been used as a traditional bitter herb, but is
now considered hazardous for internal use. It is
anattractiveornamentalandcanbeusedfreshor
dried for fower arrangements. Wormwood repels
cabbageworm butterfies, fea beetles, and clothes
moths.#71255 Pkt (0.1 g, 1400 seeds) $1.99
wormwood, Sweet (Sweet Annie) OG (A. an-
nua) A/70F/LD/ds/sun/72 in./Self-sows readily.]
Grownmostlyforitssweetlyscentedfoliage,itsor-
namentalvalue,itsuseinwreath-making,andfor
use in pressed leaf and fower arrangements. Seed
isdifculttocleanandcontainssomelightchaf.
Medicinal:SweetAnnieiscurrentlybeinginvesti-
gatedforitsmedicinalvalueasanantihelminthic,
andforthetreatmentofchloroquine-resistantma-
laria.#71256 Pkt (0.05 g, 1700 seeds) $2.45
Thyme Tymus spp.
Culture:P4/5560F/LD/1430/tp
creePinG tHyme (T. serpyllum) [Plant in full sun
inthenorth,partshadeinthesouth/4in.]Alow-
growing herb suited for rock gardens and raised
herb beds. Slow growing at frst, it later forms
densemats.Provideshadewherethesummersare
hot.Forculinaryandornamentaluse.#71249 Pkt
(0.2 g, 1015 seeds) $2.10
German winter tHyme OG (T. vulgaris)85days.
[Ht.8in.,space12in.apart]Flavoringforsauces,
soups,meats,dressings,andbeandishes.Shrubby,
evergreenperennial.Medicinal:Usedasanexpecto-
rantandbronchialanti-spasmodicandcarminative.
#71250 Pkt (0.2 g) $2.25
SUmmer tHyme OG (T. vulgaris) 90 days [Ht
612 in., perennial in zones 69] Stronger favor
for cooking, smaller plants than German Winter
Tyme. #71304 Pkt (0.2 g) $2.25
German Winter Thyme Summer Thyme
Sweet Wormwood
Ginseng
Goldenseal
68 www.SouthernExposure.com Flowers
Cleome (Spider Flower) Cleome spinosa
Annual.Germination:6080F,14days.Fullsun.
Pre-chill moist seeds at 40F for 24 days, direct
sowmid-spring.Space1620in.apart.70days.
qUeen OGPink,rose,andpurplefowerswith
many side blooms. Attractive to bumblebees and
hummingbirds. Blooms all summer. Ht. 48 in.
#01105 Pkt (0.5 g, 225 seeds) $2.50
Butterfy Weed Asclepias tuberosa
Perennial. Germination: 6575F, light required,
2090days.Fullsun.Directsow.Ht.24in.
bUtterfly weed OG [Perennial native to North
America]Brightorangefowersattractbees,but-
terfies, and some birds throughout the growing
season. Requires a very well-drained or gravelly
soilinfullsun.Quickestbloomscomefromseed
sowninthefall;maytakeuptotwoyearstobe-
comeestablishedfromseed.Establishedplantsare
droughttolerantandfreelyselfsow. #01159 Pkt
(0.35 g, 70 seeds) $2.75
Powder Puff Mixed Colors
Amaranth Amaranthus caudatus
Annual. Germination: 7075F, light required,
710 days. Full sun. Direct sow after last frost.
Space1224in.apart.Ht3660in.
elePHant Head 6 OG [German heirloom] 35
ft.plants.Giant,deepredblossomsaretoppedby
a massive 16 in. trunk reaching to the sky. Stake
plants for best display. #01158 Pkt (0.15 g, 750
seeds) $2.35
loVe-lieS-bleedinG 6OG Crimsontasselsupto
24in.longdripfromtheseshowyplants.Good
freshordried.Stakeplantsforbestdisplay. #01154
Pkt (0.15 g, 750 seeds) $2.35
Baby's Breath Gypsophila muralis
Perennial. Germination: max 60F, 1421 days.
Fullsun.Directsowmid-spring.Space18in.apart.
eleGanS alba Grandiflora A pure white, large
fowered strain of Covent Garden, 18 in. tall.
#01102 Pkt (0.4 g, 352 seeds) $2.35
Flowers
Key to Cultural Notes: page 63.
Elephant Head
Asters Callistephus chinensis
Annual. Germination: 70F, 9 days. Full sun. Di-
rect sow or transplant. Space 612 in. apart. 85
days.
creGo Giant mixed colorS Verypopularold
favoritewithlargeshowybloomsinamixof6col-
ors. Tall plants up to 3 ft. Excellent cut fowers.
#01101 Pkt (0.1 g, 46 seeds) $1.99
Powder PUff mixed colorS Double blooms
in7colors:white,pink,rose,peach,crimsonred,
skyblue,andmediumblueon3ft.tallplants.Ex-
cellentcutfowersforbouquets.#01133 Pkt (0.1
g, 50 seeds) $1.99
Polka Dot
Bachelor's Button (Cornfower)
Centaurea cyanus
Annual.Germination:60F,darknessrequired,14
days. Full sun. Direct sow in mid-spring. Space
1216in.apart.
blUe boy OGAnoldfavoriteforcutordried
deep-blue fowers. Plants are 30 in. tall and are
especiallysuitedforbacksofborders.#01103 Pkt
(0.5 g, 106 seeds) $2.35
Polka dot OG Polka Dot is a mixture of red,
rose,blue,andlavendershades.Compactplantsare
16in.tallandfowermoreprofuselythantallervari-
eties.#01104 Pkt (0.5 g, 106 seeds) $2.35
Castor Bean Ricinus zanzibarensis
Tender perennial. Germination: 70F, 1014
days.Fullsun.Pre-soakseedfor23days.Direct
sow or transplant 68-week-old plants after last
frost.Space34ft.apart.Ht.612ft.
caStor bean OG A vigorous-growing orna-
mental. Can be grown perennially in tropical ar-
eas.Largedeep-redpalmateleaveswith511lobes
oftengrowpast12in.Redfowersinpaniclesand
brightredfruit1in.indiametercoveredwithsoft
spines.NativetoAfrica.Allpartsoftheplant,par-
ticularly the beans, are poisonous to humans and
livestock.Willhelpkeepfurrypestsandinsectsout
of your garden. Extremely toxic, keep out of the
reach of children. #01144 Pkt (12 g, 33 seeds)
$3.45
Balsam Impatiens balsamina
Annual. Germination: 70F, 5 days. Full sun to
partial shade. Direct sow or start indoors 46
weeks before transplanting after last frost. Space
1012in.apart.
old faSHioned balSam 6 OG [SE Asian
heirloom;popularinAmericangardensby1900.]
Camelia-shaped 2 in. fowers in shades of rose,
lavender, and white are held close to the stem.
Childrenlovetoseetheripeseedpodsexplode.A
good choice for shady spots in Southern gardens.
#01163 Pkt (0.3 g, 34 seeds) $2.50
Celosia Celosia cristata
Annual. Germination: 6090F, 36 days. Full
sun. Direct sow after last frost or transplant
4-week-oldplants.Space48in.apart.Ht.24in.
brenda JordanS Heirloom 6 OG [Intro-
duced by SESE 1986.] An old fashioned cocks-
comb with large scarlet, velvet crested fowers, 3
in.thickby9in.longon18in.plants.Produces
anumberofsideshootsaswell.#01168 Pkt (0.2
g, 350 seeds) $2.50
cockScomb mix OG (75days)Vividredand
orange plumes, velvet crested combs. Impressive
freshordried.#01156 (0.2 g, 225 seeds) $2.35
Cockscomb Mix
69 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Flowers
Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena)
Gomphrena globosa
Annual.Germination:70F,darknessrequired,20
days. Sow indoors in March, transplant in May.
Space912in.apart.
Globe amarantH mixed colorS Mixture of
colorsincludespurple,red,pink,andwhiteclover-
like fowers. Drought tolerant. Ht. 30 in. Clean
seed.#01602 Pkt (0.15 g, 29 seeds) $2.25
Love-in-a-Mist Nigella damascena
Annual. Germination: 60F, 21 days. Full sun.
Direct sow after frost since it does not transplant
easily.Space9in.apart.75days.Selfsowsreadily.
niGella loVe-in-a-miSt mixed colorS 6
An old-fashioned fower from southern Europe
sometimes called Fennel Flower because of its
nutmeg-favoredseeds.Mixedfowersinshadesof
blue,pink,white,andpurple,averaging1in.in
diameter.#01605 Pkt (0.2 g, 77 seeds) $2.25
Statice (Sea Lavender)
Limonium sinuatum
Annual.Germination:60F,18days.Fullsun.Sow
indoors in early spring and transplant after last
frosttogoodloam.Space912in.apart.Ht.30in.
Statice mixed colorS Pleasing blend of col-
ors:blue,purple,rose,yellow,andwhite.#01607
Pkt (0.15 g, 67 seeds) $2.25
Strawfower Helichrysum bracteatum
Annual. Germination: 60F, light required, 10
days. Full sun. Sow indoors in March, transplant
after frost. Space 912 in. apart. Harvest fowers
when blooms are 2 open. Te fowers keep for
months,greatforindoorcolorafterfallfrosts.
Strawflower fineSt mixed colorS Standard
tallstrawfowerwithmixedcolors:yellow,bronze,
crimson, white, and shades of rose. #01608 Pkt
(0.5 g, 700 seeds) $2.25
Ornamental Wheat Triticum sp.
Anexcellentadditiontodriedfowerarrangements.
All require full sun for good color development.
Plantinthespringassoonassoilcanbeworked.
Maturesinmid-to-latesummer.Space12in.apart.
black tiP[1836in.]Attractiveenoughtodisplay
alone as well as in combination with dried fow-
ers. Distinctive wheat with black awns and white
glumes.#01606 Pkt (7 g, 120 seeds) $2.35 Can-
not ship to Canada.
SilVer tiP (Triticale) [3648 in.] An ornamen-
tal wheat-rye cross with long seed heads. White
glumes and awns contrast pleasingly with black-
headedwheatsinarrangements.#01610 Pkt (5 g,
123 seeds)$2.35 Cannot ship to Canada.
EverlastingFlowers
Drying fowers for year-round blooms.
Ourfowerselectionemphasizesopen-pollinatedtraditionalfa-
vorites.Manypeoplehavetoldusthattheyenjoythesingle-fow-
eredoldfashionedtypesbecauseoftheirelegantsimplicityand
beauty,andothershavecommentedthatthefragrancehasbeen
bred out of many modern varieties. Our seed shares exchange
policy(p.3)alsoappliestofamilyheirloomfowers.Withyour
helpweallmaybeabletoenjoythefragranceandsimplicityofold-fashionedfowersinmoderngardens.
briGHt liGHtS oranGe OG A vibrant orange
selection from Bright Lights. For tall borders.
Height30in.Space1012in.apart.#01152 Pkt
(1 g, 110 seeds) $2.50
early SenSation mixed colorS OG Large
singlefowersinamixtureofwhite,pink,andpur-
ple.Popularoldfavorite.Plantsare4860in.tall.
#01106 Pkt (0.5 g, 110 seeds) $2.25
memorieS of mona OG (Cosmos sp.) [Intro-
duced 1998 by SESE. A red selection of Mona's
Orange developed by Dr. Jef McCormack as a
tributetoMonaSpangler.]Amixtureoforangeand
redfowers,rangingfromsoliddeepredtobright
orange, many with red borders and red streaks.
Flowersare22in.wide.Anearly-fowering,ex-
tremely hardy, drought-resistant, brightly colored
cosmos.#01141 Pkt (1 g, 105 seeds) $2.50
Cosmos continue on the next page.
Cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus unlessindicated
Annual.Germination:70F,14days.Fullsun.Sow
indoorsinmid-spring,transplanttolow-nitrogen
soil or direct sow after last frost. Space 912 in.
apart.6585days.
Globe Amaranth
Strawfower
Nigella
Statice
Chinese Lantern Plant Physalis franchetii
Perennial. Germination: 70F, light required, 21
30days.Fullsun.Directsowortransplant.Space
24in.apart.Note:frosttender.
francHetti Reddish-orangelanternsarenicein
bouquetsorasornaments.Ht.18in.#01601 Pkt
(0.1 g, 62 seeds) $2.25
Memories of Mona
Early Sensation Mixed Colors Cosmos
Evening Scented Primrose
Oenothera glazioviana
Biennial. Germination: 6575F, 1421 days.
Full sun. Sow May through July in pots or fats;
transplantafterseveraltrueleaveshavedeveloped.
Space1618in.apart.Ht.3648in.
tina JameS maGic 6OG[Introduced1987
by SESE.] Te large fragrant blooms burst open
suddenly at dusk. Te crisp, yellow, showy four-
petalled fowers circle a spire of reddish, swollen
buds. Blooms are 2 open within 10 seconds or
less,andfullyopenwithin12minutes!Bloom-
inglasts56weeksormore.Willbloomindoors
as a cut fower for approximately a week. Dim
lights to induce fowers to open indoors in the
evening. Produces a fat rosette of leaves the frst
year,followedby34ft.yellowspiresthesecond
year. Very hardy. During the evening the fow-
ers are pollinated by night-fying moths as large
ashummingbirds.Tisvarietywasdiscoveredby
garden writer Tina James who hosts primrose
partieseveryyear.Makesaninterestingcontainer
plantforadeckorbalconyandisagreatconversa-
tionpiece.#01118 Pkt (0.05 g, 110 seeds) $3.85
Flax Linum grandiforum
Annual.Germination:6570F,lightrequired,2025
days. Full sun. Direct sow or transplant. Sow seed
in.deep,thinningto69in.apart.Ht.24in.
Scarlet flax OG [IntroducedtotheU.S.fromN.
AfricaandS.Europeandnaturalizedinmanyareasby
1900.]Moundsofbrilliantvelvety-redblossomsMay
through September. Grow in clumps in borders or
beds,andinmixedplantingssuchascottagegardens.
A good addition to wildfower or meadow gardens.
Can be fall-sown in mild areas, or spring everywhere
else.Selfsows.#01160 Pkt (0.30 g, 85 seeds) $2.50
Black Hollyhock
Picotee
SeaSHellCropfailurebacknextyear.
Cosmos Continued
monaS oranGe 6 OG (Cosmos sp.) [Intro-
duced 1990 by SESE. Family heirloom from
southern California.] Radiant orange, mostly sin-
gle-petalledblooms,22in.on3648in.plants.
About10%havered-borderedpetalswithsomein-
teriorredstreaks.Bloomsallsummer,veryhardy.
#01107 Pkt (1 g, 105 seeds) $2.50
Picotee OG A beautiful early cosmos with
23in.fowersinshadesofpink,red,andwhite,
mostly with streaked petals. Nice for cut fower
arrangements. Ht. 48 in. #01135 Pkt (0.5 g, 75
seeds) $2.25
broken colorS6OGTisalmostlostheir-
loom variety flls the garden with a riot of bi-
colored and splashed patterns every afternoon in
tonesofraspberry,yellow,orange,goldandwhite.
Droughttolerantplantsare36in.tallandproduce
aprofusionofnewfowersdailyfrommid-summer
untilfrost.#01164 Pkt (2 g, 20 seeds) $2.95
don PedroS mixed colorS 6 OG [Intro-
duced1982bySESE.Ourneighborbroughtthis
heirloom back from her mothers home town in
Spain where this fower is locally known as Don
Pedros.] Unlike modern Four O'Clocks it has
beautiful variegated fowers. Flowers are primar-
ilymagentaoryellow.Onsomeplantsbothcolor
types occur, on other plants the fowers are varie-
gatedstripedorspotted.Flowersopenabout4:00
intheafternoonandintheeveningarepollinated
bylargehawkmothsandsphinxmoths.Ht.18in.
#01108 Pkt (2 g, 20 seeds) $2.95
Four O'Clocks Mirabilis jalapa
Annual.Germination:70F,14days.Fullsun.Directsowinlatespring.Space1218in.apart.Selfsows.
foUr oclock, marVel of PerU Tis beautiful
Four O'Clock produces many red, rose, yellow,
white, and pink fowers. Excellent as a cut fower.
#01146 Pkt (2 g, 25 seeds) $2.25
oUtHoUSe 6 Mixed colored hollyhock can
grow up to 9 ft. tall. Single pink, white, red and
burgundy fowers. Traditionally grown near out-
houses.#01145 Pkt (1 g, 90 seeds) $2.35
black 6 OG [Pre-1830] Magnifcent spikes
ofsatinyblue-blacksinglefowersformthesecond
yearfromfrst-yearleafy18in.leafrosettes.Flow-
ersmaybeusedfortea.#01109 Pkt (0.25 g, 25
seeds) $2.50
Hollyhock Alcea rosea
Biennial.Germination:60
o
F,1421days.Fullsun.Directsowortransplant.Growsbestincoolseason
areasshelteredfromthewind.Space1224in.apart. Ht.6ft.
Monas Orange
Johnny-Jump-Up Viola tricolor
Perennial. Germination: 70
o
F, dark required, 12
days. Full sun. Direct sow or transplant after last
frost.Space9in.apart.Ht.7in.
Helen moUnt Old-fashioned favorite. Tricolor
blooms of purple, blue, and yellow. #01111 Pkt
(0.08 g, 121 seeds) $2.35
Morning Glory Ipomea purpurea
Soakseeds2days,changingwaterevery12hours,
thendirectsowortransplantafterfrost.Space8in.
apart.65days.Cannot ship to AZ.
GrandPa ottS 6 [Family heirloom from Di-
ane Ott Whealy. One of the original varieties that
started Seed Saver's Exchange and the whole heir-
looms movement.] Beautiful deep-purple fowers
with a ruby throat that can climb 15 ft. or more.
Reliablyself-seedshereonourcentralVirginiafarm
andatHeritageFarminIowa.#01149 Pkt (1 g, 25
seeds) $2.25
HeaVenly blUe Tall-climbing,fast-growingvine
withbright4in.sky-bluefowers.Popularoldfavor-
ite.#01115 Pkt (1 g, 27 seeds) $1.99
Scarlet oHara [AAS Winner] Vigorous vine
withlargecrimson-redblooms,3in.wide.#01139
Pkt (1 g, 19 seeds) $1.99
Hyacinth Bean Dolichos lablab
Annual.Germination:6070
o
F,7days.Directsow
ortransplant1monthafterlastfrost. Ornamental.
PUrPle HyacintH bean 6[Pre-1802,thesame
varietygrownbyTomasJeferson.]Beautifulor-
namental climbing bean with purple-green stems
and foliage. Te pink-purple fowers are borne
abovethefoliageanddevelopintoreddish-purple
pods. Grows 1020 ft. depending on conditions.
Tickfoliagecovermakesagoodscreen.Especially
recommended for arbors. #11401 Pkt (8 g, 20
seeds) $3.75
franceSS cHoiceUnavailablefor2013.
lemon GemPopularoldfavorite.Dwarfmari-
gold with large, yellow, double blooms. Flowers
fromJulyuntilfrost.22in.tall.#01114 Pkt (0.5
g, 197 seeds) $1.95
naUGHty marietta OG Old fashioned mari-
gold.Golden-yellowsinglefowerswithsplashesof
mahogany.10in.plants.(SimilartoDaintyMari-
etta,butsomehowNaughtyMariettagetsmore
attention)#01167 Pkt (0.5 g, 140 seeds) $2.50
SPaniSH brocadeYellow and gold petals splashed
withredfecks.AnoldfavoriteoftheBrocadeclass.
Ht.12in.#01138Pkt (0.5 g, 165 seeds) $1.99
taSHkent #1 6 OG [Found outside an old
Muslim school inTashkent, Uzbekistan in 1992.
AfavoriteoffowerseedcollectorBobBell.Intro-
duced1999bySESE.]1216in.tallplantswitha
sweet marigold fragrance. Lacks the common as-
tringentodorofothermarigolds.Teplantsareso
fragranttheysweetentheaironahotsummerday.
Bears numerous 12 in. single petalled fowers
thathaveyellowcentersandvelvetmahoganypet-
als, with a fne orange border. Petals change from
mahogany-red to orange-red as they mature. Tis
isthefnestmarigoldthatwehavegrown.#01142
Pkt (0.5 g, 148 seeds) $2.75
French Marigold Tagetes patula
rect sow or transplant after last frost. Space 816
in.apart.4555days.
French Hollyhock Alcea rosea
ShortLivedPerennial.Germination:60
o
F,1421
days.Fullsun.Directsowortransplant.Space12
in.apart. Ht.3ft.
Zebrina 6 OG (Malva sylvestris) Blooms the
frst year, unlike other hollyhocks! Short, bush
plants, just 36 in. Densely flled early summer
through fall with bright lavender fowers with
deep purple veins. Short-lived perennial, freely
self-sows.Anoldcottagegardenfavorite.#01172
Pkt (0.5 g, 94 seeds) $2.50 new!
Larkspur Consolida ambigua
Annual. Germination: 60
o
F, dark required, 21
days. Full sun. Direct sow as soon as soil can be
worked.Space816in.apart.Ht.3648in.
blUe larkSPUr OG60days.36in.spiresofdouble
andsinglebluefowers.Bloomsearly.#01161 Pkt
(0.3 g, 95 seeds) $2.50
Galilee mix OG (Delphinium consolida) 85
days.Nicemixofblue,pink,lilac,white,androse.
3ft.plants.#01169 Pkt (0.3 g, 95 seeds) $2.50
Giant imPerial mixed colorS Flowers may
be used for arrangements, either fresh or dried.
Fortallbordersinarainbowofcolorsandshades
of reds, white, and blue. #01112 Pkt (0.3 g, 85
seeds) $2.35
Wild Garden Perennial Insectary Mix
OG Tebackbonesofaspringthroughfalloasisforyourresidentbenefcialinsects.Acomplementof
self-sowingannuals,biennials,andperennialsprovidefood,shelter,andpollen.Broadcastorsowinrows
14in.apart,thinningtoafnalspacingof12in.Manageplantsbyweedingandthinningvolunteerseach
spring.Includesfennel,Koreanmint,gardensorrel,angelica,alexanders,chervil,parsley,chicory,cress,
turnip,calendula,amaranth,andorach. #92010 Pkt (7 g) $5.00
Tashkent #1
Blue Larkspur
Heavenly Blue Grandpa Otts
Lemon Gem
Nicotiana (Flowering Tobacco)
Nicotiana alata
days.Fullsun.Transplant.Space912in.apart.
old faSHioned mix 6 Flowing cascades of
starshapedbloomsinshadesofwhite,pink,fus-
chia, maroon, and purple. Sweetly fragrant 2 in.
fowerswith 3 in. tubes. Ht. 36in. #01140 Pkt
(0.05 g, 440 seeds) $2.50
Rose Campion Lychnis cherise
Biennial or short lived perennial. Germination:
6065F,lightrequired.Sowinfallorearlyspring,
needs exposure to cold for good germination.
Space18in.apart.Ht.32in.
roSe camPion 6 OG 80 days. Bright pink-
red fowers with silver-grey woolly leaves that are
softtothetouch.Tallstemsmakeitperfectforcut
fowers. Deadhead spent stems to keep it bloom-
ing. Hardy and freely self sowing. #01170 Pkt
(0.06 g) $2.50
Rudbeckia (Gloriosa Daisy)
Rudbeckia fulgida
Perennial. Germination: 70F, darkness required,
21 days. Full sun.Transplant or direct sow after
frost.Space1524in.apart.Ht.24in.
GoldStrUm SometimescalledBlack-EyedSu-
san.Attractive,gold-colored34in.fowerswith
chocolate-colored centers. Self-sows and natural-
izesaggressively.Veryhardy.#01119 Pkt (0.2 g,
20 seeds) $2.95
Nasturtium (Indian Cress)
Tropaeolum majus
Annual.Germination:65F,14days.Transplantor
directsowafterlastfrost.Space612in.apart.Ht.
918in.
Jewel mixed colorS OGUpright,bushygrowth
in a mixture of colors: Red, yellow, orange, pink,
and rose. Single and double fowers with some
bicolored fowers. Use edible fowers in vinegar
to make Indian Cress vinegar, or use fowers and
leavesinsalads.#01116 Pkt (4 g, 20 seeds) $2.75;
#01116E (28 g) $7.50
Phoenican Mullein Verbascum chaxii
Perennial.Germination:5570F,1428days.Di-
rectsowortransplant.Space1518in.apart.Self
sowsreadily.
PHoenician mUllein (Nettle Leafed Mullein)
OG 100 days. Hardy perennial produces 34 ft.
spiresofwhite/mauvebloomsrisingaboveadeco-
rative rosette of large, dark green, crinkled leaves.
Plantsfowerthefrstyearfromseedsownindoors.
Drought tolerance and self sowing habit makes it
perfect for cottage gardens and informal borders.
#01171 Pkt $2.50
Portulaca Portulaca grandifora
Annual. 75F, light required, 14 days. Full sun.
Directsoworsowindoors68weeksbeforetrans-
plantingafterdangeroffrost.Space612in.apart.
old-faSHioned moSS roSe e A lovely mix of
semi-doubleanddoublefowersresemblingminia-
tureroses.Te6in.plantsbearaprofusionof2in.
fowersindelicateshadesofyellow,rose,white,and
pink.Capableofstoringwaterinitsfeshystems,
Portulacaisdroughtresistantandgrowswelleven
inpoorsoilonceestablished.#01148 Pkt (0.05 g,
200 seeds) $2.75
old faSHioned VininG PetUnia 6OG(P. mul-
tifora)[GrandmaJean,ourfrstregularstafmem-
ber, recalls this heirloom petunia from her grand-
mother'sgarden.OldFashionedViningdatesback
to the early 1900s, well before Grandma Jean was
born.]Ever-bloomingandmuchhardierthanmod-
ern varieties, this old favorite blooms into the fall
when other annuals have faded and gone. Colors
from white to shades of lavender and purple. Ht.
1824 in. Sweet fragrance, reminiscent of Lily-of-
the-Valley.#01131 Pkt (0.05 g, 475 seeds) $2.75
Petunia Petunia spp.
days. Full sun. Sow in fats or pots in March or
April;transplantafterlastfrost.Space12in.apart.
Ht.1530in.
balcony PetUnia 6 OG (P. pendula) Heir-
loom described in 1934 as the most showy of all
petunias. Evening brings out the sweet fragrance
of these rich velvety textured fowers in shades of
violet,white,pink,andpurple.Plantsbloomuntil
frost.Hardyandself-sowing.#01157 Pkt (0.05 g,
475 seeds) $2.75
Zinnia Zinnia spp.
rect sow or sow indoors 34 weeks before trans-
plantingafterthelastfrost.Space1224in.apart
dependingonplantheight.Easytogrow.
PerUViana red 6 OG (Z. peruviana) [Pre-
1700.Introduced1992bySESE.]Flowersofun-
cluttered simplicity and antique elegance. Single
blooms, 1 in. diameter, are bronze-red, chang-
ing to antique-red, then fading to pastels of red.
Appropriate for historical gardens, mass plant-
ings, rockeries, or natural settings. Ht. 1824 in.
#01124 Pkt (1 g, 150 seeds) $2.75 Limited sup-
ply order early.
PerUViana yellow 6OG (Z. peruviana)[Pre-
1700.Introduced1994bySESE.]Singleblooms,
1in.diameter,areyellowchangingtolightyel-
low.Appropriateforhistoricalgardens,massplant-
ings, rockeries, or natural settings. Ht. 1824 in.
#01125 Pkt (0.5 g, 125 seeds) $2.50
State fair mixOG (Z. elegans)Large4in.sin-
gle,doubleandsemi-doublebloomsinmixedcol-
orson48in.tallplants.Toleranttoalternariaand
mildew.Awonderfulcutfowerforbouquets.Pop-
ularvariety.#01126 Pkt (1 g, 125 seeds) $2.50
State fair, moStly Pink OG(Z. elegans) Large
4in.doubleandsemi-doublebloomson48in.tall
plants. Tolerant to alternaria and mildew. Once
again this lot of State Fair Mix turned out to be
mostlypinkfowers!Notwhatwewereexpecting,
though the pink ones still sold great at the local
farmer's market. #01162 Pkt (1 g, 105 seeds)
$1.95
tHUmbelina OG (Z.
elegans) Dwarf68in.tall
zinniawithbright-colored
12 in. fowers. Full
range of zinnia colors for
front of borders. Blooms
allseasonhereinVirginia.
#01127 Pkt (1 g, 212
seeds) $2.25
Tithonia (Mexican Sunfower)
Tithonia rotundifolia
Directsoworsowindoors34weeksbeforetrans-
plantingafterthelastfrost.Space24in.apart.80
days. Ht. 5 ft. Do not over-fertilize; plants may
growto68ft.
red torcH 6 OGAmemberofthesunfower
family.Flowersare3in.orangediscssurrounded
by orange-red petals. Highly branched. Attracts
butterfies.Spectacularinmassplantings.#01122
Pkt (0.5 g, 38 seeds) $2.50
yellow torcH OGAcolorbreakthrough,the
frst yellow-fowerTithonia. Flowers are 3 in. or-
ange discs surrounded by yellow petals. #01123
Pkt (0.4 g, 43 seeds) $2.50
Sweet William Dianthus barbatus
Perennial.Germination:6070F,1430days.Di-
rectsowinspringorfallortransplantafterdanger
offrost.Space1215in.apart.Ht.1218in.
Sweet william6OGAsweet-scentedperen-
nial usually treated as an annual. Brilliant little
fowers are tinged with pink, red, purple, or vio-
let.Prefersamoistbutwell-drainedsoilinfullsun
(partialshadeintheSouth).Usedasaspringbulb
coverandasalonglastingcutfower.Reseedseas-
ily.#01166 Pkt (0.07 g, 300 seeds) $2.50
Sweet Pea Lathyrus odoratus
Annual. Germination 55F, requires darkness, 15
days. Full sun. Soak seed 24 hours, direct sow in
fertile soil as soon as soil can be worked. Space
612in.apart.Doesbestincoolertemperatures.
old SPice mix 6OG[Heirloommixofvariet-
iesdatingfrom1699to1907.]Highlyfragrant,heat-
resistantfowersinmanycolors.Climbingvinesare
besttrellised.(Note:notforeating!)#01155 Pkt (4
g, 55 seeds) $2.65
royal family mixed colorS Strongly fragrant,
long-lasting, heat resistant, and large-fowered. Also
fneforcutfowersandindoorfragrance. (Note:not
foreating!)#01121 Pkt (4 g, 31 seeds) $2.35
Old Spice Miz
Red Torch Tithonia
Peruviana Yellow Zinnia
State Fair, Mostly Pink
Thumbelina
State Fair Mix
74 www.SouthernExposure.com Sunfowers
Confectionery Sunfowers
mammotHOG 85days.Stalksaverage9ft.tall
and may reach a height of 10 ft. or more. Heads
average11in.across,withsomereaching14in.or
morewhenplantsarewellgrown.Grayandblack
seeds. Space 18 in. apart. #05106 Pkt (7 g, 70
seeds) $2.35; #05106E (28 g) $5.50
Oil Seed Sunfowers
PeredoVik OG Commercial Russian cultivar
usedformakingsunfoweroil;alsousedasasource
ofsunfowerseedinbirdseedmixes.5ft.stalks
producealargesingleheadwithfewsidebranches.
Elongatedblackseeds.Greatforfeedingwildbirds.
#05201 Pkt (4 g, 76 seeds) $2.65
Dye Seed Sunfowers
HoPi dye6 OG75days,95daysforseed.Purple-
blackseedsareusedbytheHopisasanaturaldye
source, especially for coloring baskets. Seeds may
also be used for food or feed, and this is the best
varietyfordehulling.57ft.stalkswith5in.heads
and smaller secondary blooms. Yellow rays sur-
round attractive purple-green centers. Adapted to
cool,highdesertareas,butcanbegrownelsewhere.
Ifgrownforseed,plantomatureseedindriestpart
ofthegrowingseason.Moundingsoilaroundthe
base of stalks helps keep plants upright. #05401
Pkt (3 g, 45 seeds) $2.50; #05401E (28 g) $7.50
Ornamental Sunfowers
We chose the sunfower for our logo because it symbol-
izes for us the unity of beauty and utility, and serves
as a reminder of the boundless source of lifes energy
and creation. We ofer sunfowers for both the body
and the spirit.
aUtUmn beaUty OG 49days.Brightfallcolors
rangingfromyellowtocopper-redtoreddish-pur-
ple; some with bicolored halos. Flowers are large
(averaging7in.across)withmanysecondaryand
tertiaryblooms.Te5ft.stalksmayrequirestak-
ingoncetheseedheadshaveformed.Excellenttall
screen,cutfower,andfoodsourceforself-feeding
small birds. #05301 Pkt (4 g, 120 seeds) $2.25;
#05301E (28 g) $5.50
color faSHion mix Asunnyblendofyellow,
red, and purple. Single blooms are 45 in. across
andareveryattractiveincutfowerarrangements.
Stalksupto6ft.makeanattractivescreenorback-
ground.#05302 Pkt (2 g, 122 seeds) $2.50
cUcUmber-leaf (H. debilis cucumerifolius)
OG 48 days. Attractive wild sunfower native to
the Gulf Coast. Multi-branching plants grow to
6', with dozens of 23 in. yellow fowers on long
stems.Leavesaresimilartocucumbersalighter
greenandmoreragged.Droughttolerantandvig-
orous, keeps blooming for up to 2 months. Birds
lovethesmallseeds,choosingthemoverothersun-
fowers.#05315 Pkt (1 g, 190 seeds) $2.75
eVeninG SUn OG 49 days. Shades of autumn
colorsrangingfromred,mahogany-red,burgundy,
russet-bronze,vividgold,allinbicolorblends.Plants
grow68ft.tallwithanumberofsecondaryblooms.
#05309 Pkt (2 g, 50 seeds) $2.50
SunfowersHelianthus annuus
Culture:Annual/70
o
F/LD/14days/sun/directsow
inMayorJune/space1218in.apart.Tallervariet-
ies may need staking. Early in the growth stage,
place a pole at the base of the stalk. As the stem
grows,usetwineorsofttiestosecureittothestake
every6ft.orso.History:Somearchaeologistsbe-
lieve that Native Americans may have cultivated
sunfowers as early as 3000 B.C. Uses: You can
leave any remaining seed-heads in the garden for
fall and winter visitors. Or you can cut and dry
the seed-heads indoors. Troughout the winter
months,tiedriedheadstofencesortoyourdeck
orsuspendintreestofeedbirds.
inca JewelS OG 45 days. An early bloom-
ing ornamental mixture of 5 or more foral
types ranging from soft yellow to bright yellow,
some fowers with halos ranging from maroon
to red-brown to copper. Secondary and tertiary
fowers are borne on 7 ft. sturdy stalks. Flow-
ers are 5 in. across with large burnt-orange
discs. An excellent cut fower or showy hedge.
#05303 Pkt (2 g, 120 seeds) $2.50
italian wHite OG(H. debilis) Cream-colored
ray fowers accent the dark-brown disk fowers.
Numerous 4 in. blooms are produced on highly
branched46ft.plants.Bloomsoveralongperiod.
Plantasatallornamentalhedge.#05304 Pkt (1 g,
120 seeds) $2.50
Selma SUnS OG Tall sturdy plants sup-
port between 630 heads with many strik-
ing earth tone colors including red, or-
ange, brown, green, and yellow. Heads range
from 26 in. and store well as cut fowers.
#05313 Pkt (2 g, 56 seeds) $2.50
SonJa Cropfailure,backnextyear!
teddy bear OGAnattractivedouble-fowered
ornamental with 5 in. yellow blooms on com-
pact34ft.plants.Useespeciallyfortallborders.
#05306 Pkt (4 g, 225 seeds) $2.25
VelVet qUeen OG Deep-red velvet rays sur-
roundadarkchocolatebrowncenter.Somefowers
have a darker halo at the base of the rays. Well-
branched, sturdy plants. Use for cut fowers and
tallborders.Ht.5ft.#05311 Pkt (4 g, 140 seeds)
$2.25 #05311E (28 g) $5.50
Teddy Bear Velvet Queen
Cucumber-Leaf
Selma Suns
Mammoth
Sunfowers,
Sweet Potatoes
all PUrPle 6 OG 120 Days. [Traditional
Japanesevariety.]Truetoitsname,AllPurplehas
dark purple fesh and skin. One of the hardiest
roots in our collection, a fast and strong grower
sure to give a generous harvest at seasons end.
Rootsarestarchy,dry,slightlysweet,andstorewell;
goodinsavorydishesandmixedmashes.#74101A
(6 slips) $10.00, #74101B (12 slips) $15.99,
#74101C (24 slips) $24.99, #74101D (48 slips)
$39.00, #74101E (100 slips) $59.00
beaUreGard 6 OG 100 days.Visit any sweet
potato farm and theres a good chance theyre
growing some Beauregard. Tousands of farmers
rely on this reliable, high yielding variety. Crack-
resistant roots and deep orange color with dry
fesh. Compared to other varieties even big roots
will bake quickly. #74102A (6 slips) $10.00,
#74102B (12 slips) $15.99, #74102C (24 slips)
$24.99, #74102D (48 slips) $39.00, #74102E
(100 slips) $59.00
oHenry6OG 100days.White-feshedsweet
potatoeswereclassicallyconsideredeasiertogrow
thanIrishpotatoesintheSoutheast.Whenyou
tastehowsweetandcreamyOHenryisinmashed
sweet potatoes, we think it will come to be your
frstchoice.#74107A (6 slips) $10.00, #74107B
(12 slips) $15.99, #74107C (24 slips) $24.99,
#74107D (48 slips) $39.00, #74107E (100
slips) $59.00
SweetPotatoes
We ship certifed organic sweet potato slips from
mid-May to early June, beginning with southernmost
areas. Please do not order from us if you need slips
earlier, as we are unable to produce slips before this
time here in Virginia.
Shipping surcharges apply: $2 for one item, $4 total
for any two or more sweet potato items. U.S. ship-
ping addresses only. We cannot apply priority shipping
and handling to sweet potatoes.
Culture: Plant slips one month after average last spring frost. Sweet potatoes need full sun and warm,
settledweathertogrowwell;slipsplantedtooearlywontthrive.Provideloose,well-drainedsoilhighin
organicmatter.Formaximumproduction,plantinraisedbeds.Spaceslips1018in.apartinrows35ft.
apart.Keeptheslipswell-wateredforseveraldaysafterplantingwhiletherootsestablish.Innorthernar-
eas,useblackplasticmulchandrowcovertowarmthesoil.Harvest:Sweetpotatoesneedatleast90120
daystomature.Useagardenforktogentlydigthematuretubersbeforefrost.Curefor710daysina
darkroomat8090Fandapproximately90%relativehumidity.Curingsweetensthefavorandtoughens
theskins,whichincreasesstoragelife.Storeabove
55F. Every order includes our detailed Sweet Po-
tatoGrowingGuide(alsoavailableonline).
More sweet potato varieties and mixes will be available
in the spring, see www.SouthernExposure.com to
order varieties not listed in this catalog.
Sweet Potato Mixes
Sweet Potato mix, 3 oranGe VarietieSOG
6slipseachof3orange-feshedsweetpotato
varietiesofourchoosing,fromaselectionofmany
varieties.#74155 (18 slips) $29.00
Sweet Potato mix; oranGe, wHite, PUrPle
OG A mix of 3 diferent sweet potato varieties
of our choosing: 6 orange-feshed slips, 6 white-
feshed slips, and 6 purple-feshed slips, from a
selection of many varieties. #74156 (18 slips)
$29.00
Dwarf Sunfowers
SHort StUff OG 51 days. [Selected by Mer-
lyn and Mary Ann Niedens of Illinois.] Beautiful
711in.goldenyellowfowersareborneon3036
in.plants,perfectforbordersandgrowingseedto
feedthebirdsinwinter.Rogueouttheoccasional
tallplanttokeepyourborderneat.Agreatalterna-
tivetoPVPvarieties.#05314 Pkt (4 g, 80 seeds)
$2.75
SUnSPot A dwarf sunfower only 30 in. tall.
Producesasinglelargefowerhead1012in.indi-
ameter.Yellowfowerswithgoldenbrowncenters.
Canbegrownasanornamentalorusedforedible
seedorbirdfood.Greatforchildren.#05312 Pkt
(4 g, 60 seeds) $2.25
OHenry
All Purple
bUncH Porto rico 6 OG 110 days. A great
varietyforfolkswithsmallgardens.Shortcompact
vines produce roots with copper-colored skins
and light red fesh. Popular for baking. #74109A
(6 slips) $10.00, #74109B (12 slips) $15.99,
#74109C (24 slips) $24.99, #74109D (48 slips)
$39.00, #74109E (100 slips) $59.00
GeorGia Jet 6 OG 100 days. Sweet, moist,
mildly fbrous, and bright orange fesh make
this classic sweet potato perfect for baking. Our
highest yielding variety in 2011. Cold tolerant,
can be planted successfully even in areas with
shortgrowingseasons.#74105A (6 slips) $10.00,
#74105B (12 slips) $15.99, #74105C (24 slips)
$24.99, #74105D (48 slips) $39.00, #74105E
(100 slips) $59.00
GinSenG6OG 120Days.Whilewecanonly
guess why this sweet potato was named after the
famousenergy-boostingroot,itmaybeduetothe
high beta carotene content of this sweet potato.
But dont just choose Ginseng for the vitamin A,
ittastesgreataswell!Dry,semi-sweetdeeporange
fesh, lobed leaves. #74106A (6 slips) $10.00,
#74106B (12 slips) $15.99, #74106C (24 slips)
$24.99, #74106D (48 slips) $39.00, #74106E
(100 slips) $59.00
Ginseng
Short Stuff
76 www.SouthernExposure.com Potatoes, Grains & Cover Crops
bUtte OG Ourgrowersfavoriterusset.Produc-
eshandsomelargelate-seasonbakershighinvita-
min C and protein. Equally tasty baked, mashed,
or fried. Suggested in-row spacing of 1618 in.
#39601 $13.95
carola 6 OG Tebest-yieldingyellow-feshed
potatowehaveevergrownhereinourcentralVir-
giniagarden.Heavyyieldsofmedium-sizepotatoes
with a light beige skin. Te sunny yellow interior
hasasmoothcreamytexturesuitableforbakingor
frying.Mid-season.#39302 $13.95
cranberry red OG Considered the best of
the red-skinned, red-feshed varieties. Excellent
forpotatosaladbecauseofitslowstarchcontent.
Smoothtextureandhighyeilds.Earlytomid-sea-
son.#39501 $13.50 back!
dark red norland OG Very dark red skin,
brightwhitefesh,andhighyieldsmakethisearly
maturingselectionafavoritewithbothhomegar-
denersandmarketgrowers.Temoist,waxy,frm
feshisdeliciousboiled,mashed,inpotatosalador
servedwholeasbabyreds.#39504 $13.50 new!
kinG Harry OG A new frm-feshed round
whitepotatofromCornellUniversitythatholdsits
shapewellwhenboiled.Teseearlyandproductive
plants have hairy leaves, thanks to a wild potato
fromBolivia,whichdeterpestsliketheColorado
Potatobeetle.Greatforpotatosalads,boiling,sau-
tesandsoups.#39202 $13.50
roSe finn aPPle finGerlinG 6 OG A fa-
vorite among fngerling fans. Beautiful rose color
withmoderatlydryyellowfesh.Reliableandhigh
yielding.Sincetheseedpotatoesaresmaller,the1
lbbagwillplantaboutthesamerowfeetasa2.5lb
bagofothervarieties.#39701 $13.50
SwediSH PeanUt finGerlinG OG A dry, gold-
en-feshed late-season heirloom fngerling potato
that is perfect baked or roasted. Is also known as
Mandelpotatis or Almond. Teardrop shaped.
#39703 $13.50
yUkon Gold 6 OG Renowned for outstand-
ing favor. Te best known of the European-style
yellow-fesh potatoes. Drier than most other yel-
low fesh potatoes. Perfect for baking and mash-
ing.Goodyieldsandanexcellentkeeper.Veryearly
maturing.#39301 $13.95
Buckwheat Fagopyron esculentum
bUckwHeatOG3045daysasagreenmanurecrop,80daysforgrain.Waituntilgrainheadsform
if you want the crop to re-seed itself. May also be used as a nutritious cereal grain or pancake four.
Young leaves may be added to salads. Te deep root system of buckwheat is good at mining subsur-
face minerals and it is an excellent crop for utilizing the nutrients in rock powder fertilizers. Sow any
time between last spring frost and 1 month prior to frst fall frost. A great quick summer crop fast-
growing plants choke out weeds, bees love the white fowers that appear in 45 weeks, and the ten-
der stems are easy to cut down when the crop's done. For a fall/winter cover crop we recommend
sowing buckwheat together with crimson clover. Te buckwheat acts as a nurse crop for the crimson
clover during the heat of the day. In the fall, the buckwheat is killed by frost. 1 lb sows 400 sq. ft.
#73101 Pkt (1 lb) $6.50; #73101A (4 lbs) $14.75
PotatoesSolanum tuberosum
Potatoes ship in the spring, beginning in March, directly
from our growers farm in Maine. We ship to south-
ern-most areas frst. Shipping surcharges apply: $2 for
one item, $4 total for any two or more potato items.
Each 1 lb of Certifed Organic Seed Potatoes includes
detailed planting instructions and a variety photo card.
Culture:Cutpotatoesintopiecesnosmallerthananeggwithnofewerthan2eyes.Plantat12in.spac-
ing,rows34ft.apart,inrichsoilwithlotsofextracompost.KillColoradoPotatoBeetlesassoonasthey
appear.Teadultslaymanyeggs,andthepink-purplelarvaearemuchmoredestructivethantheadults.
Whenplantsare6in.high,sidedresswithcompostandhillthembymoundingdirtupagainstthemuntil
onlytheverytipofthetopleavesareshowing.Forbestresults,hillagainwhenplantshavegrownanother
6in.Digpotatoesfromthegroundaftertheplantshavediedandthestemsaredrytothegroundlevel.
Potatoesareshippedatappropriatespringplantingtimeforyourarea.Formorespecifcshippingdates,see
ourwebsiteorcallus.OrderbyApril1st.Ifyouintendtomakeasecond,laterplanting,pleaseorderextra
seedpotatoestostoreintherefrigeratororrootcellaruntilplantingtime.Warning:Aftereatingsome
homegrownpotatoes,youmayneverbeabletoeatcommercialpotatoesagain.Bag: 1lb,sows610ft.
Potato Mixes
faVorite Potato mix OG Try four of our
most popular potatoes and save $10.00. Assort-
ment includes 1 pound each of Yukon Gold,
DarkRedNorland,Carola,andRoseFinnApple
Fingerling. Shipped in a sturdy box with plant-
inginstructions,recipes,andvarietyphotocards.
Certifedorganicseedpotatoes4separate1 lb
bags.#39804 $45.00
cookS Potato mix OG Everybodylovespo-
tatoes!Tissamplerincludesfourdiferenttempt-
ing varieties for the adventurous cook's garden.
You'll love Butte, Swedish Peanut Fingerling,
King Harry, and Cranberry Red. 1 pound of
each variety packed in a sturdy box with plant-
inginstructions,recipes,andvarietyphotocards.
Save $5.00 of the individual bag price. Certi-
fedorganicseedpotatoes4separate1lbbags.
#39805 $45.00
fUll Potato mixOG Tryalleightofourse-
lectedpotatovarietiesandsave$26.00oftheper
bag price. 1 pound each of Yukon Gold, Dark
RedNorland,CranberryRed,Butte,KingHarry,
Carola,SwedishPeanutFingerlingandRoseFinn
AppleFingerling.Allshippedinasturdyboxwith
planting instructions, recipes, and variety photo
cards.Certifedorganicseedpotatoes8separate
1lbbags.#39803 $79.00
2Grains&CoverCrops2
Swedish Peanut Fingerling Rose Finn Apple Fingerling Dark Red Norland Carola
Cranberry Red Butte
77 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Grains & Cover Crops
Grain Amaranth Amaranthus spp.
Amaranth has been grown as a staple crop for at
least 8,000 years in Central American cultures.
Amaranth has many valuable qualities: (1) high
content of lysine-rich protein, (2) high mineral
and vitamin content, and (3) ability to grow at
hightemperatureswhenmanyothercropsbecome
unproductive. Pest Control: Try using amaranth
asatrapcropordecoycropforcucumberbeetles,
whicharehighlyattractedtoamaranth.Tisstrat-
egymayreducethenumberofbeetlesoncucurbits
planted nearby. Culture: Amaranth is planted at
aboutthesametimeascorn.Twoweeksafterthe
lastfrostdatesowseed3in.deep,1in.apartin
rows23ft.apart.Tinto410in.apart.Teseeds
arequitesmallandthesoilmustbekeptmoistuntilthecrophasgerminated.Onceplantsareestablished
theycanwithstanddrysoil.Toomuchnitrogencausesamaranthplantstolodge.Amaranthisanitrate
accumulator,soavoidanysyntheticnitrogen.Plantheightisverydependentonsoilfertilityandmoisture
content.Seed Sowing Tip:Foreaseofsowing,placeseedsinasaltshakerandsprinkleseedsintotherow.
Seed Harvest: Seed heads mature unevenly. Some early seed may be collected by massaging the seed
headsaboveabucket.Toharvestlatermaturingseedwaituntilafterfrosttocuttheseedheads.Tresh
theseedheads(whilewearingadustmask),screenoutthechaf,andwinnowtheseed.Freshlyharvested
seedmayhaveahighmoisturecontent.Spreadtheseedinthinlayersuntilithasfullycured.Preparation:
Grindgraininafourmill,sproutit,popitlikepopcorn,oruseitinhotcereal.Seed Savers:Amaranth
isprimarilyself-pollinated.Separatevarietiesbyatleast150ft.forpureseed.Packet:2g(about1700
seeds)sows65130ft.
crimSon cloVer OG (Trifolium incarnatum)
(annual) Upright winter annual resembles red
clover in size and growth, but with longer, bright
crimsonblooms.WidelyusedinMid-Atlanticar-
eas where winter lows stay above 10F. Sow from
mid-Julythroughmid-September.lb.sows450
sq.ft.#73204 Pkt ( lb) $4.50
red cloVer OG(Trifolium pratense)(biennial)
Rapid-growing green manure crop to 1018 in.
Te fowers can be harvested for tea. Sow in the
springorfallforturndowntoincorporateorganic
nitrogenintothesoil.Ifsowninsummerusebuck-
wheatasanursecroptoaidgerminationofclover
insummerheat.Tecloverwillgrowslowlyunder
the buckwheat until fall frost kills the buckwheat
and allows the clover to establish quickly. Tis
methodeliminatesfalltilling.lbsows500sq.ft.
#73201 Pkt ( lb) $3.95
wHite dUtcH cloVer (Trifolium repens) (pe-
rennial)Alow-growing(48in.)cloversometimes
usedingrassseedmixtures.Canbesownbetween
gardenrowsorusedasalivingmulchtoaddnitro-
genandtosmotheroutweeds.Sowinlatewinter,
spring,latesummer,orfall.lbsows1000sq.ft.
#73202 Pkt ( lb) $4.25
Hairy VetcH OG (Vicia villosa) (annual) Sow
Aug.1Nov.1asawintercovercrop.Growsslowly
infall,thenrapidlyinspring,puttingoutbeauti-
ful purple fowers that bees love. Highly efcient
nitrogenfxer;formaximumnitrogenfxing,wait
untilatleast50%oftheplantshavefoweredbe-
foremowingcrop.Mowitinthespringafterfow-
eringstartsandtransplanttomatoesorotherlarge
plantsdirectlyintothevetch,ortillunder.Sowat
rateoflbper500sq.ft.Bestsownwithannual
ryeinaratioof1lbvetchto4lbsrye.#73203 Pkt
( lb) $4.95
oatS, HUlleSS (Pennuda) OG (Avena nuda)
Growing your own oats is easy with Pennuda.
Sow in early spring as soon as the ground can be
worked. Harvest in mid- to late summer, thresh,
and winnow. Pennuda lacks the indigestible husk
ofcommonoats.Grindintooatfourorcrackin
agrainmilltomakeoatmeal.Oatstraw,thegreen
leafystems,canbeharvestedfortea.Forawinter
covercrop,sowinlatesummer;incoldareas,oats
willgetwinter-killedwhentemperaturesdropbe-
low10F,andthecropresidueistheneasytowork
underforplantingearlyspringcropslikepeasand
potatoes. lb sows 175250 sq. ft. #72552 Pkt
( lb) $4.25
mayo indian (A. cruentus) 6 OG 90 days.
[FromSonora,Mexico]Veryvigorousvarietywith
sturdystalks.Canreach78ft.tallingoodcondi-
tions. Primarily used for grain or to make pinole
andatole.Teleavesmayalsobeusedlikespinach.
Black seeds. Te stalks, leaf veins, and large seed
headsarebeautifulmaroonred,abrightcontrastto
thegreenfoliage.Makesaniceornamentalaswell.
#72103 Pkt $2.80
Golden amarantH (A. hypochondriacus) 6
e 80 days. A high-quality Aztec grain amaranth.
Stalks and leaves are golden yellow with bronze-
gold seed heads. Stalks average 6 ft. Can be used
as a dry land/irrigated amaranth. In the far north
longdaysmaydelayfowering.#72101 Pkt $2.60
SoUtHern PeaS, iron and claySeesouthernpeas
sectionpg.40.
winter rye, common OG (Secale cereale)Rye
covercropisgreatforcontrollingerosion,adding
organicmatter,enhancingsoillife,andsuppressing
weeds. Its extensive root system makes it among
the best green manures for improving soil struc-
ture. It is an excellent soil renovator and pioneer
crop for new felds. Rye is very good at releasing
phosphorusandpotassium.Italsostabilizesexcess
soilandmanurenitrogen.Ryeandvetchtogether
areoneofthepreferredcovercropsforno-tillto-
matoplanting.Ryeisalsogoodforanimalgrazing;
it's highly palatable and of high nutritional qual-
ity,andcomesbackfromgrazingandgrowsagain.
Rapid establishment and growth together with
weedsuppressionmakeryeanexcellentchoicefor
certifedorganicgrowers.SowAug.1Nov.15asa
wintercovercrop.Plantat46lbsper1000sq.ft.,
or60112lbsperacre.#72702 Pkt ( lb) $2.50;
#72702A (4 lbs) $14.75
wrenS abrUZZi winter ryeSmallcrop.Available
againsummer2013.
Winter Rye
Mayo Indian & Golden Amaranth
Crimson Clover
Legume & Grass Cover Crops
Hulless Oats
78 www.SouthernExposure.com Grains & Cover Crops
MilletEleusine coracana
Culture: Direct seed or transplant (transplants
well)aftersoilhaswarmedafterlastfrost,spacing
46in.apart,andharvestthedriedseedheadsas
theymature.
draGonS claw6 OG 95days.Ahighlypro-
ductive,drought-tolerantvarietythatisveryorna-
mental,especiallyasaborder.Annualplants,3ft.
high,produceseedheadsthatresemblestheclaws
of a dragons foot. A staple food in India and Af-
rica,withgoodfavor,thoughseedsaredifcultto
separatefromchaf.#72651 Pkt (2 g) $2.75
black amber cane 6 OG 99days.[Heirloom
senttousfromR.C.MauldinoftheSouthwestern
Seed Service Lab in Waco, TX. Reintroduced by
SESE1997.]Oneoftheearliestsweetcanesintro-
ducedtoAmericanagriculture.Milkysweet,used
primarilyasasyrupsorghum.Asasilagecropithas
thehayandwildgamequalityofMerit.Agood
intercropwithbeansandpeas.89ft.stalks,loose
heads of shiny black seeds. #72606 Pkt $2.50;
#72606F (1/4 lb) $11.50
dale OG 120 days. [1970 USDA/ADS &
MAESS]Sturdy12ft.stalkswithexcellentdisease
resistance,welladaptedthroughouttheSoutheast.
Syruphasmildfavorwithgoodcolor;small,red-
dish-brown seed also good for grits and pancake
four. Missouri's Sandhill Farm uses this variety
fortheirfnesorghumsyrup.#72609 Pkt $2.50;
#72609F (1/4 lb) $11.50back!
Dragon's Claw Millet
M-101
Hmong Sticky Rice
della e 115days.[1991,VirginiaPolytechnic
U.]SimilartoDale,gooddiseaseresistance,makes
mild light syrup. A week earlier than Dale, with
morevariablestalkheight(1011ft.).#72612 Pkt
$2.50; #72612 ( lb) $10.50
RiceOryza sativa
Culture:Riceneedsnitrogen-richsoil.Ricedoesnotneedtobefoodedfoodingistraditionallyusedfor
weedcontrolbutplantswillneedaninchofrainorirrigationperweek.Directseedortransplanthealthy
seedlings,rows912in.apart,6in.inrows.Keepwell-weededdontletgrassweedsbecomemixedupin
yourrice!Harvest:Finchesandotherbirdsloverice,sousebirdnettingtoprotectthematureseedheads.
Harvestwhenseedsarebrown,gentlypullingmatureseedsofthestalks,harvestingseveraltimesovera
periodofafewdays.Foreating,riceneedstobede-hulled,whichrequiresspecializedmachinery.Seeour
websiteandtheculturalinformationenclosedwiththeseedsforfurtherinfo.
carolina Gold 6 e150days.[1685orear-
lier.TemainricegrowninCarolinawetlandsfor
hundreds of years. Seedstock from Anson Mills.]
Goldenlonggrainrice.SlowFoodUSA,intheArk
ofTaste listing, praises its stunning subtle green
tea, nutty almond and foral aromas and favors.
CarolinaGoldbrownricetastesalmostlikebarley
withanuttytasteandalittlebitofasweetfnish.
Ithasabeautifulchewytexture.#72555 Pkt (7 g,
230 seeds) $3.25
HmonG Sticky 6 e Traditional Asian vari-
ety yields good harvests from 45 ft. tall plants.
#72554 Pkt (7 g, 236 seeds) $3.25
Sorghum&BroomCornSorghum bicolor
Classifcation and Historical Notes: Sorghum originated in Africa, where it has been cultivated since
2,200 B.C. Tough sorghum may have been grown in the U.S. as early as 1700, the frst recorded in-
troductionwasbyWilliamR.PrinceofFlushing,NYin1853.By1859itwasgrownin32states.Tere
arefourmainclassesofsorghumandmanycultivars:(1)canesorghumwithsweetstalksusedformak-
ingsyrup,(2)grainsorghumusedforfeedorformakingfourorcereal,(3)broomcorns,and(4)grass
sorghumusedforpasturing.Sorghumhasexcellentresistancetodroughtduetoitsextensiverootsystem.
It is a valuable crop in dry areas since it will produce grain where corn may fail. Culture: Sorghum is
plantedinthesamefashionascorn,withsimilarspacing.(Seecornsection.)Sowseeds3in.deep.
Seed Harvest:Seedismatureforharvestwhentheseedstalkhasstartedtodry.Cutthestalk,allowto
dryfurtherundercover,striptheseedsbyhand,andwinnowtoclean.Grainsorghumcanbeusedlike
fourcorn.Itisespeciallygoodformakingpancakefour.Syrup Harvest:Inthefall,striptheleaves,and
aftercuttingthecaneintoconvenientlengths,crushthecaneandpressoutthejuiceintoapot.Cookto
reducetheliquiduntilitreachestheconsistencyofmaplesyrup.Tesweetcanesofcanesorghumcanbe
peeledandchewedlikecandyweliketoplanta
small patch for snacking. Seed Savers: Isolate
mile from other sorghum, broom corn, grass and
sudangrass.Packet:7g(about350seeds)sows50
ft.NOTE: Cannot Ship to Canada.
m-101 e 120days.[Cooperativelyintroduced
in 1979 primarily by the California Cooperative
Rice Research Foundation and the USDA.] Can
be grownasapaddy riceoranupland(dry rice).
A California-type, 3 ft. tall, medium grain, with
smooth hulls and leaves, and moderate awns.
Plants are very vigorous, resist lodging, and have
excellentcoldtoleranceintheseedlingandrepro-
ductivestage.Needsmorenitrogenthanheirloom
varieties. Grows from Albany, NY, south to FL.
#72551 Pkt (7 g, 320 seeds) $3.25
Sweet SorGHUm: ProdUction & ProceSSinG
[George Kuepper] A simple guide to small-scale,
ecological production of pure sorghum syrup.
Chaptersonharvesting,milling,juicing,cooking,
packaging, labeling, pricing, and more. Includes
sources of supplies and equipment. Spiral bound
paperback,96pp.#91134 $16.95
79 Especially Well-Suited to the Southeast 6 Heirloom e Ecologically Grown OG USDA Certifed Organic Sorghum, Mixes
Mixes&SamplerPacks
Garlic & onion SamPler PackS Page24.
inSectary mixPage71.
eVen Star ice bred Hardy winter GreenS
mix OG A collection of fne winter-hardy greens
forthoselookingtohavefreshgreensfromthegar-
denallwinterlong.EvenStarFarmgreensarebred
to fourish in cold weather. (Unlike most farms,
thewintersalesfromBrettGrosghalandChristine
Bermarks Maryland farm generate most of their
income!) Using his background as both chef and
plantbreeder,Bretthasselectedforexcellentfavor
andoutstandingwinterhardiness.Wereproudto
be able to ofer seeds of 6 outstanding selections:
Even Star Winter Arugula, Chinese Tick Stem
Mustard,NewStarMustard,EvenStarLandRace
Collards,EvenStarAmericanRapa,andEvenStar
SmoothKale,plusBrettsSimple Winter Gardening
Guide.#92009 $13.50
SPrinG meSclUn mix OGAwonderfulcollection
ofspringsaladgreens.Includesonepacketeachof
LongStandingBloomsdalespinach,AustralianYel-
lowlettuce,RedDeerTongueLettuce,Schweitzers
MescherBibblettuce,Oakleaflettuce,Tatsoimus-
tardgreens,andMizunamustardgreens.#92006
$13.00
SUmmer meSclUn mix OGTeseheat-resistant
greensshouldprovidegreatsaladsallsummerlong.
IncludesonepacketeachofTatsoimustardgreens,
Magenta Magic orach, Parris Island Cos lettuce,
Buttercrunchlettuce,Anuenuelettuce,andJericho
lettuce.#92002 $11.00
fall meSclUn mix OG Tis mix is specially se-
lected for both fall and winter harvest. Includes
onepacketeachofParrisIslandCoslettuce,Rouge
dHiver lettuce, Red DeerTongue lettuce, Devil's
Tongue lettuce, Red Salad Bowl lettuce, Tatsoi
mustard greens, Mibuna mustard greens, Long
Standing Bloomsdale spinach, and Bulls Blood
beetgreens.#92003 $17.00
Sorghum & Broom Corn Continued
HUnGarian black Seeded broom corn 6
OG 105 days. Heirloom broom corn tradition-
ally used for making brooms. Grows 810 ft.
tall, producing long seedheads heavily laden with
shinyblackseeds.Animportanthistoricalvariety.
#72602 Pkt $2.50
iowa Sweet 6 e 110days.[SandHillPreserva-
tionCenter]Averysweetsugarcanetype,about
9 ft. tall with juicy stalks. #72610 Pkt $2.50;
#72610F ( lb) $10.50
mennonite6e105days.[Mennoniteheir-
loom from Jamesport, MO area.] Tis old fash-
ionedcanesorghumisusedtomakelight-colored
syrupforpancakesorwafes.79ft.tallstalks.Te
red-hulledseedmaybegroundtomakefour,espe-
ciallyforpancakes.#72604 Pkt $2.50; #72604F
( lb) $10.50
rainbow broomcornUnavailablefor2013.
red broomSeed corn 6 e 100 days.Tra-
ditionally used for making hearth brooms, also
great for dried arrangements. Large, splayed
seedheads form at the top of 79 ft. tall stalks.
Importanthistoricalvariety. #72605 Pkt $2.35
rainbow StarterS mix OG Acolorfulmixof
10easy-to-growvarieties,greatforfamiliesandfor
beginning gardeners. Jewel Mix nasturtiums, Au-
tumnBeautysunfowers,RoyaltyPurplePodbush
beans,LacinatoRainbowkale,EasterEggradishes,
Rainbowchard,CosmicPurplecarrots,Lemoncu-
cumbers,Tromboncinosummersquash,andWild
Gardenlettucemix.Agreatgardengiftforagood
cause.We give 30% of your purchase to the Pied-
mont Environmental Council for their Buy
Fresh, Buy Local campaign.#92014 $20.00
rox oranGe (Waconia) 6e110days.Sturdy
7ft.stalks,earlyandreliable,veryresistanttolodg-
ing.Orangeseedheads,makeslightsyrup.#72613
Pkt $2.50; #72613F ( lb) $10.50
SUGar driP SorGHUm 6 OG 102 days. One
of the earliest-maturing varieties for the South,
andoneofthemostwidelygrownvarietiesinthe
southern mountains. Grows 68 ft. tall; suscepti-
bletolodgingifnotharvestedearly.Usedforearly
production of very good quality syrup. #72608
Pkt $2.50; #72608F ( lb) $11.50
taraHUmara PoPPinG 6 e 115 days. [From
theTarahumarapeopleofNWMexico]Tedried
seeds can be popped like popcorn! Small, white
seedswithnuttyfavor.Aswithpopcorn,theseeds
needtodryagoodwhileafterharvestbeforetheyll
popwell.1012ft.tallplants.#72607 Pkt $2.50
new!
tHree SiSterS Garden PackaGe OG Native
Americanshavebeencompanionplantingthethree
sisters(squash,corn,andpolebeans)forthousands
of years. A well-maintained three sisters garden is
bothbeautifulandproductive.Tecornprovidesa
tallstalkforthebeanstoclimb.Tetranspiration
fromthecornleavesprovidesmildcoolingforthe
beans.Tebeans,inturn,havetheamazingability
to fx nitrogen from the atmosphere. Te squash
servestoprovidealivingmulch,suppressingweeds
andkeepingthehotsummersunfrombakingthe
earth dry. In addition to being a functional, pro-
ductive system, a Tree Sisters garden is beauti-
ful.Tecircularyetdirectionalpatternprovidesa
calmingspacetoworkin.Tebeanfowersdraping
fromthecornleavesseemtodanceoverthelarge
squash leaves. Te squash and bean fowers are
heavily visited by pollinating insects. Included is
enoughcorn(PungoCreekButcher),beans(Ken-
tucky Wonder), and squash (Seminole pumpkin)
seedstoplanta25ft.circularTreeSistersgarden,
andourplantingguide. #92001 $10.00
VirGinia HeritaGe Seed collection 6 OG
A specially priced collection of 12 varieties rich
in favor and history, all associated with Virginia
andtheAppalachians.Allarecertifedorganicand
open-pollinated.IncludesonepacketeachofCon-
tender Bush Bean, Violet's Multicolored Butter-
bean,WhippoorwillSouthernPea,GeorgiaGreen
Collards, Lemon Cucumber, Deer Tongue Let-
tuce, Choppee Okra, Long Standing Bloomsdale
Spinach,YellowCrookneckSummerSquash,Old
VirginiaTomato, Sugar CherryTomato, and Yel-
lowMoonandStarsWatermelon.We give 30% of
your purchase to the Piedmont Environmental
Council for their Buy Fresh Buy Local Food
Guide. #92011 $25.00
(4 varieties not pictured)
Dale Sorghum
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Supplies
bird Scare flaSH taPeBirdrepellenttaperesem-
bles a fre when blown by the wind. Helps keep
birds out of gardens and fruit crops during the
ripeningperiod.Madeofhighlyrefective,redand
silver mylar ribbon that is twisted in a spiral and
suspended from stakes over crops. Slight breezes
vibrate the ribbon creating the visual efects of
a brush fre. 250 ft. roll, 7/16 in. wide. #81501
$4.95
cobraHead Steel finGernail weeder and
cUltiVator Idon'tusuallygetexcitedaboutsmall
tools but the CobraHead got me excited about
weeding. Made in the USA of knife-quality steel,
its simply the best
all-around small tool
Ive come across. Na-
tional Garden Club
testerswerereallyim-
pressed with the tool
and all it can do. It
cuts through all types
of soils. Te weeds
it can't cut, it lifts.
Te self-sharpening
blade can be used in
all directions. Te
comfortable handle is
made from recycled
plastic. Te CobraHead has a full one-year war-
ranty against manufacturer defects. If defective,
returnitwithintheyeartogetherwithyourreceipt,
andwe'llsendyouanotherorrefundyourmoney.
(ReviewbyIraWallace)#81643 $24.95
Hand-milled GardenerS SoaPLuxurioushand-
milled soap made by our friend Hedge Sefcovic.
Tissoothing,moisturizingsoapismadewithor-
ganicmilk,andcontainsanessentialoilblendand
fnely-groundpumice.Especiallydesignedforrid-
ding working hands from dirt and odors. Comes
in a re-usable muslin bag for storage or gifting.
#92008 $4.95
Perma-neSt Plant trayS Attractive and sturdy,
heavydutyplanttrays.Usethesepolystyreneplant
trays to hold peat pots or small plastic seedling
pots. One 8 12 in. tray holds 15 pots (2 in.
diameter). Drill holes in the bottom for drainage
anduseasseedlingfats.Usealsoforcollectingand
drying seed.Trays nest inside each other for stor-
age.Suppliedin3sizes,all2 in.deep.
#81607 (small) 4 8 in., 6 for $10.50
#81608 (medium) 8 8 in., 6 for $17.25
#81609 (large) 8 12 in., 6 for $25.75
3 in. PlaStic SeedlinG PotS Te
perfectsizepotsforstartingseeds
and seedlings. Round green pots
with smooth non-stick surface
andexcellentdrainage.Teystack
andde-nesteasily.
#81611 12 for $5.30
#81611A 24 for $8.15
#81611B 48 for $12.45
SProUtinG lidS witH StainleSS
Steel ScreenS Grow your own
sproutsthefreshestfoodwithout
soil,allyearlong.Teseeconomi-
cal,non-rustingsproutinglidsturn
an ordinary widemouth canning
jarintoasprouter.Useforsproutingalfalfa,radish,
fenugreek,clover,sunfower,soy,mung,orgarban-
zobeans.Youcangrowyourownalfalfasproutsat
atenththecostofbuyingtheminthesupermarket
and they will have garden fresh favor. Easy to
use, you can grow your own sprouts in less than
5minutesaday.Sproutinginstructionsincluded.
#81620 2 for $5.95
#81620B 6 for $14.50
#81620C 12 for $22.50
Labels, Markers, and Tags
all-weatHer markinG Pen Permanent, xylene-
free,quick-dryinginkwritesonallmaterials,even
whensurfacesarecoldorwet.Anultra-violetflter
intheinkreducesfading.#81403 $3.25
flUoreScent taGGinG taPe Weather-resistantpink
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113/16in.150ft.roll.#85114 $3.95
PlaStic Pot labelS(forpotsandgardenrows)La-
bels measuring 5 5 in. last one or two seasons
depending on the amount of sunlight exposure.
Can also be fastened directly to plants by using a
holepunchandatwisttie.#81406 50 for $3.25
wooden Garden labelS (forgardenrows)Made
from New England White Birch. Tese sturdy
labels have been coated with an environmentally
friendlypreservativetoresistrot.Labelsare10in.
tall7 in.wide7in.thick.
#81408 25 for $7.95
#81408A 100 for $19.95
#81408B 200 for $34.95
#81408C 400 for $64.95
Row Cover / Season Extender
reemay Garden blanket Extendyourgardening
seasonandcontrolinsects.Floatingrowcoverisa
spun-bonded,reusablepolyestermaterialthatcan
be placed directly over row crops without use of
support hoops. Under normal use it should last
12 growing seasons; with care it can last longer.
Cropsgrownunderrowcoverproduceearlierand
higher quality harvests. In sunny weather, raises
daytimetemperatures10F.Frostprotection aver-
ages 4F. Use to protect crops from wind and de-
structiveinsects.Allowspassageoflight,air,mois-
ture,andsprays.Somedelicatecropsmayrequire
wire support hoops. Simply unfold the row cover
loosely over the seed or plant bed. To secure the
edges, cover with a board, bury the edges in soil,
or use fabric staples (see below). Store dry, clean
rowcoveroutofsunlighttoextendrowcoverlife.
#81617 Reemay 67 50 ft. (279 sq. ft.) $22.50
row coVer StaPleS (anchorsReemaytothesoil)
Heavy gauge 1 6 in. U shaped metal staples
with pointed ends. Fabric staples are pushed
throughtheedgesofrowcovertoanchorittothe
soil.#81629 20 for $5.75
Watering Supplies
dramm 170 water breaker Allows
foraconcentratedandgentlefowof
waterintosmallareas.Useforhand-
wateringofraisedbeds,gardenareas,
andpottedplants.Idealforwatering
trays of seedlings. Durable alumi-
numconstruction.Fitsstandard3in.hosethread.
#81102 $13.25
foGG-it noZZle Providesafnemist(1gallonper
minute fow) for watering delicate seedlings and
misting cuttings. Bronze construction. Fits stan-
dard3in.hosethread.#81103 $10.75
qUarter-tUrn SHUt-off reGUlator Finger-tip
controlregulatesorshutsofwaterfow.Solidbrass
construction with O-ring pressure seals. Use in
combination withWater Breaker or Fogg-It Noz-
zle.#81101 $22.95
Wooden Garden Labels
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Moisture-Proof Seed Saver Vials

Seed Saver Vials have a patented inner and
outer valve design that ensures that the caps are
leak-proof and airtight. Developed by university
researchers for industrial uses, these high-density
polypropylene hinged-capped reusable vials are
ideal for seed savers and gardeners who do not
wanttoinvestinheat-sealingequipment.Vialsare
sterile,non-toxicandtranslucent,andwon'tbreak
or crack. We have flled them with silica gel and
boiledandchilledthemtocreatepressurechanges
fortwocycles.We'vesqueezedthemrepeatedlyun-
derwaterwithoutapparentmovementofmoisture
into the containers. Recommended for medium-
term seed storage to long-term seed storage. Sup-
pliedinfoursizes.
Seed SaVer Vial #12 Oursmallestvial,idealfor
protectingsmallamountsofseed.Measuring3in.
diameterby2in.tall,ithasa12mlvolume.
#86012 25 for $8.25
#86012A 50 for $12.75
#86012B 100 for $19.25
#86012C 500 for $75.00
Seed SaVer Vial #14 A tall,
narrow vial, measuring 5 33
in. Holds 1530 seeds of most
beans, peas, and corn, or much
largeramountsofsmallseed.
#86014 25 for $8.50
#86014A 50 for $12.95
#86014B 100 for $18.75
Seed SaVer Vial #57 A wider
version of #14, these tall vials
measure 11 33 in. Holds up
to1.2 oz ofpeas,beans,cornor
otherlargeseed.
#86057 25 for $10.50
#86057A 50 for $16.50
#86057B 100 for $27.75
#86057C 500 for $94.00
Safety Seal Seed SaVer Vial
#114-SSLP Measures 23 2
in.Telowprofle designallows
foreasystacking.Ahingedsafety
latchprovidesaddedsealingpro-
tection. Holds up to 3.7 oz of
peas,beansorotherlargeseed.
#86114 25 for $14.50
#86114A 50 for $21.50
Pollination, Seed & Spice Bags
corn ear SHoot baGS Weather-resistant bags
measuring 2 1 7 in. used to cover ear shoots
when hand pollinating corn. #85104 200 for
$11.50; #85104A 500 for $21.50
corn taSSel baGS Weather-resistant bags, mea-
suring 5.75 4 14.5 in. Used to cover tassels.
Also works for sorghum. #85106 50 for $10.75;
#85106A 100 for $16.75; #85106N 100 for
$21.75, shipped to Canada
drawStrinG mUSlin baGS (Spice Bags) Tese
clothdrawstringbags,34in.,areidealforbag-
ging fowers to exclude pollinators while allowing
normalfowerdevelopment,ortouseforholding
silicagelduringseeddrying.Alsousetobagspices
forcookingsoupsandstews.#85103 20 for $4.35
Seed Packets & Locking Poly Bags
Self-Seal Seed PacketS Whitekraftwithdouble-
sealed seams, top and bottom sift-proof corners
(prevents loss of small seed), and self-seal re-clos-
able tops. Can be opened and resealed 5 or more
timesinnormaluse.Measures2341in.
#85110 50 for $4.95
#85110A 200 for $15.95
#85110B 500 for $33.95
#85110C 1000 for $62.00
liGHt weiGHt ZiP-lock baGS, 2 2 in. Re-seal-
able 2-mil polyethylene bags with single-locking
seal for short-term storage of small seed samples.
#85115 100 for $2.50; #85115A 200 for $4.50
HeaVy dUty ZiP-lock baGS, 3 5 in. Re-sealable
4-mil polyethylene bags. Tese high-quality bags
haveadouble-lockingsealforbettermoisturepro-
tection,andresistspuncturebysharpseeds.Good
sizeforpeas,beans,andcorn.Mayalsobeusedfor
storingdriedherbs.#85116 100 for $5.95
Silica Gel for Drying
oranGe-to-Green color indicator looSe
Silica Gel beedS Silica gel can be used to dry
seeds for long-term storage or to dry flowers.
When used as directed, silica gel dries seed
from typical 12% moisture content to a de-
sired 35% moisture content. Note: Legumes
should not be dried below a 6% moisture con-
tent.To dry seed, place equal weights seed and
silica gel together in an airtight jar for seven
days. A muslin bag or other cloth can be used
to keep seed and gel separate. Silica gel can be
used many times and re-dried in the oven. We
carry 25mm color-indicating silica gel beads
that contain phenolphthalein as a moisture
indicator at 100 ppm. The gel is orange when
completely dry and changes to dark green as
it absorbs moisture. We have been alerted that
mostblue-to-pinkindicatingsilicagelscontain
cobaltchloride,whichmightposeariskofcan-
cer;theprimaryconcerniswithdustinhalation.
Silicagelcanhaveadryingeffectonskin,eyes,
and mucous membranes, so caution is recom-
mended.Instructionsheetisincluded.
#85113A (1 oz) $3.15 inSeedSaverVial
#57
#85113B (3 oz) $5.75 inSeedSaverVial
#114
#85113C (1 lb) $14.75
#85113D (4 lbs) $51.00
#85113N (4 lbs) $61.00 to Canada
Corn Shellers
corn SHeller Tishand-
heldaluminumsheller
makesquickworkofshell-
ingcorn.#85111 $10.00
PoPcorn SHellerAsmaller
cornshellerforpopcorn
andothersmall-earedcorn.
#85112 $10.00
SealinG/GraftinG film Aself-sealing,stretchable,
thermoplasticflmthatisimpervioustowater.Use
it as a secondary seal on lids of seed storage con-
tainerstopreventpassageofmoisturepastthelid.
Simply stretch the flm while wrapping it around
theedgeofthecontainerlid.Tisisalsothepre-
ferredmaterialforgraftingandissuperiortograft-
ing wax. Supplied as a 5 ft. long, 4 in. wide roll.
#85108 $3.25 per roll
Books 82
bUildinG and USinG cold
frameS [CharlesSiegchrist]Tis
handy booklet gives easy-to-
follow instructions for the using
andconstructingofcoldframes.
Softcover,32pp.#91103 $3.95
coVer croPS and comPoSt
croPS in yoUr Garden Central
Virginia grower Cindy Conner
takes us through a year in her
garden. Using hand tools she
grows cover crops amongst her vegetables to keep
down weeds and nourish the soil, then cuts down
the cover crops for mulch and compost. Features
manyofourfaves(BloodyButchercorn,Mississippi
Silver crowder peas, and more!). 2008. DVD, 66
min. #91301 $35.00
deVeloP a SUStainable VeGetable Garden Plan
Central Virginia bio-intensive mini-farmer Cindy
Conner is back with a winning
DVD and accompanying CD to
help you enjoy your garden to
the max. Cindy shows you how
to put together a plan unique to
yourgardenconditionsandgrow-
ing preferences. Field trips to a
half-dozen gardens illustrate her
points,andacompanionCDcon-
tainsworksheetstohelpguideyourseedpurchases,
croprotations,andcovercropchoices,andtokeep
yourgardenfullandproductiveallyearround.We
lovehowCindyusesmanyofourvarietiesforfood
and to build soil! A great companion to her DVD
oncovercropsandcompost.2009.DVD,120min.,
plusCD. #91302 $40.00
foUr SeaSon HarVeSt [Eliot Coleman] Organic
growerEliotColemangrowsfoodyear-roundonhis
farminMaine;thoseofusfurthersouthcantoo!Be-
sidesspringandsummervegetables,Colemangives
great advice on growing fall and winter veggies in
coldframes,underrowcovers,andinsideunheated
greenhouses (high tunnels). Good illustrations and
photos.Agreatreadandaninvaluableresource.2nd
edition.Softcover,236pp. #91164 $24.95
GardeninG wHen it coUntS GrowinG food in
Hard timeS [Steve Solomon] Here's the scoop on
traditional techniques that produce the most food
inhardtimes,withoutalotofmulch,compostand
water. Current popular intensive vegetable garden
styles require a lot of water, fertility and organic
matter. Tis book shows you how to reduce your
gardeninputsandmakeyourpersonalfoodsup-
ply more truly sustainable. Feed yourself and your
family with less money, less
fossilfuel,andlesshighmain-
tenance equipment. Applica-
bletomostareasexcepttropics
andhotdeserts.Softcover,360
pp.#91105 $19.95
Grow yoUr own food
made eaSy [C. Forrest
McDowell, PhD & Tricia
Clark-McDowell] Tis small,
inexpensivetreasureofabook
distills the basics into 68 col-
orful, accessible, even humor-
ous, pages. Te authors have
decadesofexperiencegrowing
food and teaching others to
growfood.Tisbookisastep-
by-step guide to producing lots of nutritious, deli-
ciousfoodusingeverydayskills,evenifyouhavea
smallspace.Whenweshowthisbookatworkshops
andfestivals,peoplegobbleitup.Softcover,68pp.
#91162 $6.95
GrowinG Great Garlic [Ron Engeland] Te de-
fnitive sourcebook for growing garlic organically.
Written for gardeners and
small farmers, it covers every-
thing from site preparation
through planting, fertilizing,
harvesting, storing, and mar-
keting. Also includes chapters
on the history and evolution
ofgarlicbasedontheauthor's
experience with over 200 gar-
lic strains. Softcover, 226 pp.
#91111 $16.95
Home comPoStinG made
eaSy [C. Forrest McDowell, PhD & Tricia Clark-
McDowell]Overamillioncopiesofthisdelightful
and inspiring book are in print. It's used by hun-
dreds of municipalities, organizations, and busi-
nessestospreadthewordabouthomecomposting.
It covers pretty much all you need to know in a
simple, direct, and amusing style. Lots of practical
tips, how-to information, and answers to common
questions.Softcover,32pp. #91163 $3.95
tHe new Seed StarterS Handbook [Nancy Bubel]
Comprehensive, updated guide to seed and seedling
care, indoors and out.Topics include light and tem-
peraturerequirements,transplanting,diagnosing,and
correctingproblems,requirementsofvegetablecrops,
pollination, selection, seed saving, and seed storage.
Contains numerous informative tables and supply
sources.Readablereferenceforallgardeners.Softcover,
363pp.#91118 $17.95
tHe reSilient Gardener
[Carol Deppe] Oregon
farmer and plant breeder
CarolDeppe'snewbookis
agreatreadforintermedi-
ateandadvancedgrowers.
Deppe gives good strate-
gies for how to success-
fully garden when health
andotherissueslimitones
time. She focuses on 5
main subsistence foods (corn, beans, squash, pota-
toes, andducks!) Great information on growing,
cooking,andstoringthetastiestandmostnutritious
varieties.Softcover,323pp.#91166 $29.95
a ricH SPot of eartH: tHomaS JefferSonS reVo-
lUtionary Garden at monticello [Peter Hatch]
TegardensofTomasJefersoncontinuetoinspire
gardeners.Inthisbeautifullyannotatedbook,Peter
Hatch, who led the restoration of the gardens at
Monticello,takesusonatouroftheirhistory,from
the frst artichokes and asparagus planted in 1770
throughthehorticulturalexperimentsofJeferson's
retirement years. Includes over 200 color photo-
graphs.Hardcover,288pp.#91175 $35.00 new!
Small-Scale Grain raiSinG [Gene Logsdon] An en-
gagingintroductiontograinsforintermediateandad-
vancedgrowers.Coversgrainsofallsorts(rye,wheat,
barley, oats, rice, millet, buckwheat, amaranth, etc.)
as well ascorn and beans.We wish itincluded some
moredetailsandnumbers,butit'sstillaninformative
overviewofgrowingtechniquesandtools.2ndedition.
Softcover,320pp.#91165 $29.95
SUStainable market farminG [Pam Dawling] A
practicalguideforfarmersorseriousgardenersrais-
ing a variety of crops on a few acres. Te author
is a contributing editor
to Growing for Market
magazine. She provides a
wealth of how-to growing
details, time-saving feld
techniques, and extensive
info on variety selections
with a welcome Southeast-
ernfavorfromheryearsof
experience providing year-
roundvegetablesfor100peopleatTwinOaksCom-
munityincentralVirginia.Chaptersoncovercrops,
cultivation, individual vegetables, crop rotation,
succession planting and more ofer time and mon-
ey-savinginsightsforexperiencedgrowersaswellas
beginning farmers. Pams early years as a gardener
inEnglandprovideinsightsthatmakethisvolume
anexcellentresourceforseriousgrowersinanycli-
matezone.Softcover,400pp.TobepublishedFeb.
1, 2013; order it now and get it hot of the press!
#91174 $34.95new!
wild Garden rootS [Doug Elliot] An illustrated
forager'sguidetotheedibleandmedicinalroots,tu-
bers,corms,andrhizomesofNorthAmerica.Over
55 plants are covered as edibles, teas, medicines,
toothpaste, shampoo, and dyes. An in-depth book
ontheoften-unseenundergroundportionofedible
and medicinal plants. Softcover, 128 pp. #91135
$16.95
Weeds and Plant Disease
identifyinG diSeaSeS of VeGetableS [MacNab,
Sherf, and Springer] Superbly illustrated, descrip-
tivemanualcoveringcommondiseasesofmostveg-
etables. Indispensable and very readable. Excellent
photographsandconcisedescriptionsmakethisthe
best reference for disease identifcation. Large for-
matspiralboundsoftcover,62pp.#91133 $19.95
weedS and wHat tHey tell US [E. Pfeifer] 3rd
edition. Te presence of common garden weeds
providesvaluablecluesaboutyoursoil,yourgarden
environment,andthekindsofconditionsthatfavor
weed growth. Tis book tells you how to read the
weeds.Softcover,80pp.#91123 $13.95
Books&DVDs
Growing Guides & Companions
83 Books
Herbs and Herbal Medicine
bUSH medicine of tHe baHamaS: a croSS-cUl-
tUral PerSPectiVe from San SalVador iSland,
inclUdinG PHarmacoloGy and oral HiStorieS
[JefMcCormack,KathleenMaier,PattyWallens]A
comprehensive treatment of Bahamian bush medi-
cine, dedicated to the preservation and continued
use of this knowledge before it is lost. Covers 120
medicinalplants,includingdetailsofadministration
and dosage, pharmacology, and cross-cultural uses;
non-botanical remedies are covered as well. Fasci-
nating oral histories provide details of the healers
practiceandglimpsesofthecultureofSanSalvador
Island.Includescolorillustrationsofover100me-
dicinalplants,andthepeoplewhousethem.Large
Hardcover,396pp.#91169 $37.00
GrowinG and USinG tHe toP 10 moSt PoPUlar
HerbS[JimLong]OzarksherbalistJimLong'sover-
viewoftheUS'smostpopularherbs:basil,lavender,
parsley,mint,rosemary,oregano/marjoram,thyme,
sage, chives, and cilantro. Good growing, harvest-
ing, and drying info, as well as tasty recipes. Soft-
cover,36pp.#91167 $6.95
tHe Herbal medicine-makerS Handbook [James
Green] An indispensable guide for anyone who
wants to make their own
herbal medicines. Te au-
thorisapracticingherbalist
and medicine-maker who
teaches at the California
School of Herbal Studies.
Covers the science and art
of herbal medicine making.
Topics include harvesting,
drying, storing, methods of
herbal extraction, solvents,
plant constituents, absorbability, dosage calcula-
tions and more. Includes references, charts, forms,
index, and illustrations. 2000. Paperback, 384 pp.
#91137 $22.95
Garden Crafts
How to make romantic bentwood trelliSeS
[JimLong]Step-by-stepdirectionsformakingfull-
sizedgardentrellises,miniaturesforthedeckplant-
er,gates,arbors,anddecorativefencesaswell.Infor-
mationonfndingandchoosingtrelliswood,along
withrecommendedtoolsandsourcelists.Softcover,
30pp.#91136 $5.95
Native American Gardening
natiVe american GardeninG
[Michael J. Caduto and Joseph
Bruchac] Stories, projects, and
recipes for families. Combines
the magical world of Native
American stories with the nur-
turing experience of garden-
ing. Learn to grow traditional
Tree Sisters gardens of corn,
beans, and squash. Explore the
relationships between people and the gardens of
the Earth, seed preservation, Native diets and reci-
pes, garden crafts, and games. Softcover, 158 pp.
#91148 $16.95
Seed Saving
breed yoUr own VeGetable
VarietieS [Carol Deppe] 2nd
edition. Great info for farmers
and gardeners on how to breed
yourownlocallyadaptedvariet-
ies, with inspiring tales of such
interesting vegetables as pop-
ping chickpeas, hairy mustards,
purple peas, rainbow corn, storage watermelons,
andmanymore.Softcover,384pp. #91116 $27.95
breedinG orGanic VeGetableS: a SteP-by-SteP
GUide for GrowerS [Rowen
White and Bryan Connolly] A
simple and thorough introduc-
tion to on-farm seed saving,
breedingandselectionforfarm-
ers and gardeners. Step-by-step
instructions for creating a new
breedingproject,fromdeciding
on goals and fnding seedstock
tomakingselectionsandevalu-
ating crops. Inspiring examples from fve farmers
showhoweachhasimprovedtheircrops.Excellent
tables and charts; a great reference. Spiral bound
softcover,98pp.#91172 $15.00new!
orGanic Seed ProdUction and SaVinG (tHe wiS-
dom of Plant HeritaGe) [Bryan Connoly with
contributingeditorCRLawn]Aneweditionofthe
classic how-to guide for the small producer. Tis
tenth book in NOFAs Organic Principles &Trea-
tises covers techniques for growing and harvesting
seeds,combinedwithanexplanationoftheimpor-
tanceofcropplantgeneticdiversity.Writtenforthe
Northeast,butwouldservemostgrowerseastofthe
Mississippi very well. Paperback, 110 pp. #91106
$12.95
Seed to Seed: SaVinG oUr
VeGetable HeritaGe [Su-
zanne Ashworth] 2nd edi-
tion.Athoroughandcom-
prehensive book on seed
saving for both new and
experienced seed savers.
Covers all major and mi-
nor vegetable crops, many
herbs, and unusual or rare
vegetable crops. Discusses
pollination dynamics, methods of maintaining va-
rietypurity,seedcleaningmethods,seedcollection
and storage. An essential reference for seed savers.
Largeformatsoftcover,222pp.#91117 $24.95
tHe Seed UnderGroUnd: a GrowinG reVolUtion
to SaVe food[JanisseRay]Seedsaversarestubborn
andpassionatepeople.JoinJanisseRayasshemeets
seed savers all over the U.S., and hear stories of
heirloomslikeCandyRoastersquashandRunning
Conchcowpeavarietiesthatwillbelostifwefail
tosaveandsharetheseeds.TeauthorisaGeorgia
naturalistandenvironmentalistbestknownforEcol-
ogy of a Cracker Childhood. Shes sometimes called
theRachelCarsonoftheSouth.Softcover,240pp.
#91173 $17.95 new!
Agricultural Calendar
Stella natUra: kim-
berton HillS aGri-
cUltUral calendar A
yearly guidebook to us-
ing the cosmic rhythms
in working the land
to help determine the
best times for planting,
pruning,andharvesting.
Basedonagesoffarming
experience and observa-
tion,thisguideconnects
astronomical events to
the biological rhythms of plants. Included are 12
articles, one for each month. Hand illustrated wall
calendarand40pagebook,912in.Includesspace
forgardennotes.Currentedition.#91131 $14.95
Poultry
tHe Small Scale PoUltry flock: an all-natUral
aPProacH to raiSinG cHickenS and otHer fowl
for Home and market GrowerS[HarveyUssery]
Virginia grower Harvey Usserys excellent compre-
hensiveguidetoraisingchickensandotherpoultry
naturally. Includes topics such as raising ones own
poultryfeed,grazingforsoilfertility,workingwith
heirloom breeds, and much more. Full color, great
illustrations.Softcover,416pp.#91170 $39.95
Food
wild fermentation: tHe flaVor, nUtrition, and
craft of liVe-cUltUre foodS [SandorKatz]Tis
bookisafave.Nearly100homerecipesforvegetable
ferments (sauerkraut, kim-
chi, pickles); bean ferments
(miso, dosas); dairy ferments
(yogurt); cheesemaking (and
vegan alternatives); sour-
dough and other grain fer-
mentations from Cherokee,
African, Japanese, and Rus-
sian traditions; vinegars and
alcohol. Fascinating reading
about the amazing world of
benefcial bacteria and fungi!
Softcover,208pp.#91161 $25.00
winter foodS [Brett Grohsgal and Julia Shanks]
Over 50 delicious, inexpensive, seasonally inspired
recipes designed for the winter CSA subscribers at
Even Star Organic Farm
in Maryland. Te authors
drawontheircombined35
years of professional cook-
ing experience to bring
recipesdesignedtousethe
vegetables we can grow in
winter. Includes tips on
storing produce for opti-
mal freshness, defnitions
ofcookingtermsandakey
tocookingtechniquesused
intherecipesthatmaketherecipeseasyforbegin-
nersaswellasexperiencedcookslookingtoeatlocal
allyearround.Softcover,90pp.#91171 $12.00
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onionS, Green: Evergreen Hardy White, Deep
Purple8/125FPurpletypeshavemorecolor
incoldweather.
ParSley: flat: Flat Leaf Italian7/1520F
Bestforfavoranddrying,butlesshardy.cUrly:
Moss Curled7/1515FPrettier&hardier.
ParSniPS: Harris Model, Hollow Crown5/10F
Verysweetincoldweather!!
radiSHeS: Cherry Belle11/120F (roots),
16F (leaves) daikon radiSHeS, fall radiSHeS
Misato Rose, China Rose, Black Spanish Round,
Miyashige White Daikon8/19/120F (roots),
16F (leaves)
radiccHio: 25F and lower
rUtabaGaS: American Purple Top Yellow,
Laurentian8/1520F (roots), 16F (leaves)
SalSify: Sandwich Island Mammoth6/150F?
Were still experimenting.
SPinacH: Long Standing Bloomsdale, Winter
Bloomsdale: 9/109/2510F (large leaves), 5F
(small leaves)Waituntilcoolweathertoseed
asspinachseeddoesntgerminate/survivewellin
hotsoil.
SwiSS cHard: 9/125F? (Variable)Smaller
leavedvarietiesarethemostcoldhardy.
tUrniPS: Purple Top White Globe, Seven Top
(greens)9/3020F (roots), 16F (leaves)
Ice-Bred White Egg6F
cilantro: 9/1510/115FPlantearlierforfall
harvests,laterforoverwinteringcrops.Younger/
smallerplantsoverwinterbest.Mayhaveproblems
germinatinginhotsoil.
dill: Fernleaf9/1525F
Salad bUrnet: 9/10FUsesmallamountsof
cucumberfavoredleavesinsalads.
Sorrel (broad leaVed): 9/112F (large
leaves), 5F (small leaves)
arUGUla:Even Star Winter Arugula (6F)10/10
22FWillboltinJan./Feb.asdayslengthen.
beetS:Lutz Green Leaf, Chioggia, Bulls Blood
9/1520F (roots), 16F (leaves)Forfallcrop,
eitherseedby6/15orwaituntilcoolweatherto
tryagain(Beetsdontgerminateorestablishwell
inhotsoil.)
broccoli:6/17/128FLeavescanhandleto
15F,butheadsaremoretender.
cabbaGe:6/17/12025FIfdamagedby
frost,harvestandpeelofanydamagedlayers
beforestoring.
carrotS:Danvers, Oxheart8/3112F
caUliflower:6/17/132FLeaveshandleas
lowas15F,butheadsdamageeasily.
cHineSe cabbaGe:7/3125F
collardS:9/1512FYoungcollardsare
shorterandeasiertocover,sostartafallcrop!
endiVe, eScarole:25F and lowerSimilarto
lettuce.
Garlic:10/1511/155F if not too much
topgrowthFrostburnedplantswillsurvive,but
wontproduceaslargeabulb.
JerUSalem articHokeS (SUncHokeS):Leavethe
tubersintheground&harvestanytimeafterfrost
&untilthefollowingApril.
kale:9/15Red Russian15FScotch types
Squire, Vates, Siberian12FEven Star Smooth
Kale6F
koHlrabi:Early Purple Vienna, Gigant Winter
8/1520F? Were still experimenting.
lettUce:Devils Tongue. Red Salad Bowl, Bronze
Arrow, Winter Density, Rouge dHiver, Red Sails
25F (large leaves), 15F and lower (small
leaves)Redlettucesaremoreattractivefor
fallplanting,ascoldtemperaturesintensifyred
colors,whilegreenlettuceslookyellowandsickly.
Lettucemayhavedifcultygerminatinginhot
soil.larGe lettUce: 9/15Largeheadsdont
handleverycoldweatherwell.Teyusuallyrot
anddeclinebymidDec.Small lettUce to
oVerwinter: 10/1/15Plantsshouldhave410
leavesbeforewinter.Growthslowswithonsetof
cold,thenresumes,withplantsreachingmaturity
inFeb./March.
leekS: American Flag7/1510F (probably
much lower)Summertypesaremuchmore
tenderdonttrytooverwinterthem.
mUStardS:Red Giant, Southern Curled9/15
25FBoltinJan./Feb.asdayslengthen.Tat Soi
10/15Successionplantings12weeksapart.
Goodmustardtooverwinterhardy,closetothe
ground,&easytocover,butwillboltinJan./Feb.
asdayslengthen.Even Star Tender Tat, New Star
Mustard, Chinese TickStem MustardEven Star
winterhardy varieties612F
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The lawsuit to protect our right to save seed.
SouthernExposurecontinueswiththePublicPatentFoundation,the
OrganicSeedGrowers&TradeAssociation,and75otherplaintifs
inchallengingMonsanto.Together,wearepre-emptivelysuingthe
agribusinessgiantthathassuedandthreatenedagreatmanyfarmers.We
asktobeassuredthatMonsantocouldnotsueusforpatentinfringement
ifitstransgenicseedscontaminateourcrops.Inaddition,weclaimthat
Monsanto'sGMOsarenotusefultosocietyandthatthepatentsare
thereforeinvalid.Seeourwebsiteforupdates,links,andwaystohelp.
Cold Season Gardening Quick Reference
Remember summer planting for fall & winter harvest!
Tisinformationisbasedonourexperiencegrowingcropsinzone7a(winterlow~5F)hereincentral
Virginia.OurfrstfrostoccursaroundOct.15th.Seriouswintertemperatures(daytimestayingbelow
freezing&nightsbelow10F)dontstarthereuntillateDec.orearlyJan.Ifyourareahasanearlierorlater
frstfallfrost,adjustthesedatesaccordingly.Coldhardinessvarieswithvariety,thehealthofthegardensoil
(thehealthierthesoil,thehardiertheplants),windchill,etc.Beawareoftheidiosyncraciesofyourgarden
lowareascollectcoldair,south-facingslopeswithgoodairdrainagestaywarmest.Takenotes,experi-
ment,fnd(orbreed!)thevarietiesrightforyou!
croP: Recommended VarietiesDate of Last PlantingCold HardinessGeneralAdvice
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Join Hildegard & Ira for a Guided Tour
of the Twin Oaks Herb Garden, in Louisa, Virginia
with Morning Tea (10 am to noon)
or Afternoon Tea (1 pm to 3 pm).
Enjoy assorted sweet & savory herbal treats and teas. Youll
receive recipes and have time to chat with our herbalist.
Plants from the garden will be available for purchase. For
more information or to reserve your space email:
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Amaranth(Grain) 77
Artichokes 6
Arugula 26
AsparagusBeans 8
Beans 610
Beets 11
BlackeyePeas 4041
Broccoli 12
BroccoliRaab 13
Broomcorn 7879
BrusselsSprouts 12
Cabbage 13
Carrots 14
Caulifower 14
Celeriac 15
Celery 15
Chard 29
Chicory 26
ChineseCabbage 26
Clover 77
Collards 26
Corn 1519
Cotton 21
Cover Crops 7679
Cowpeas 4041
Cress 27
Cucumbers 2021
Edamame 9
Eggplants 2223
Endive 27
FavaBeans 9
FieldCorn 1719
Flowers 6875
Garlic 2325
Ginseng 67
Goldenseal 67
Gourds 25
GourdseedCorn 19
Grains 7679
Greens 2629
GroundCherries 59
Herbs 6267
HuskTomatoes 59
Kale 27
Kohlrabi 30
Leeks 30,38
Lettuce 3032
LimaBeans 10
Millet 78
Muskmelons 3334
MustardGreens 28
Oats 77
Okra 3536
Onions 3738
Orach 29
Parsley 28
Parsnips 36
Peanuts 41
Peas 39
Peppers 4245
Popcorn 19
Potatoes 76
Pumpkins 49
Radicchio 26
Radishes 46
Rapa 29
Rhubarb 46
Rice 78
RunnerBeans 9
Rutabagas 60
Rye 77
Salsify 46
Shallots 38
Sorghum 7879
SouthernPeas 4041
Soybeans 9
Spinach 29
Squash 4749
SummerSpinach29
SummerSquash 47
Sunfowers 7475
Swedes 60
SweetCorn 15
SweetPotatoes 75
SwissChard 29
Tomatillos 59
Tomatoes 5058
Turnips 60
TurnipGreens 60
Vetch 77
Watermelon 6061
WinterSquash 4849
Wonderberry 59
Zucchini 47
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Mixes & Sampler Packs 79
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Books & DVDs 8283
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early spring, 6 weeks before average last frost.
Keep the seedlings at 7585F during the day, 50
60F at night. Transplant to 3 in. pots when 34
true leaves develop. Harden off and transplant
to the garden after average last frost. Protect the
seedlings with covers if frost threatens! Apply
thick organic mulch. Provide fertile, well-drained
soil rich in phosphorous and even moisture. Days
to maturity are from transplanting. Harvest: Tomatoes are ripe after turning color.
Harvest frequently to promote production. Store
over 50F; refrigeration diminishes the avor. Seed Savers: To save seeds for home planting,
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