Seed Library

This kohlrabi has it all—juicy, crunchy, and crisp stems paired with a subtly spicy, sweet flavor. The bulbs are light green, varying from round to slightly elongated, while the plants feature light-green petioles with light-purple bases. Their leaves range from light to dark green, primarily elliptical in shape, with the occasional obovate leaf and round-toothed margins. While there is variability among plants, each one maintains uniform leaves. These plants
typically grow to a height of 12 to 17 inches and can reach 22 to 28 inches in diameter. The stems measure between 2 inches and just over 2½ inches long and are approximately 2¾ to 3½ inches wide, weighing between 4.7 and 9.5 ounces.

This pepper is a productive plant that grows 18 to 30 inches tall, producing sweet, slightly hot, banana-shaped peppers up to 6 inches long. While typically harvested when yellow, they are sweetest when fully matured to red. Ideal for various garden spaces, they are versatile for pickling, stuffing, grilling, and salads. These short, bushy plants thrive in various climates
and produce large quantities of firm fruits, maturing in about 70 days from transplant. They are suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners. Use sharp pruners or gently twist to detach the fruit, leaving a small stem piece.

Easy to grow and naturally sweet, ground cherries are perfect for a variety of uses, including preserves, pies, and fresh salads. These delightful fruits, measuring ½ to ¾ inch, are encased in a brown papery husk and require 70 days from transplanting to harvest. They are organic and prolific. The flavor profile combines tomato, pineapple, and strawberry. Harvest when the
fruit naturally falls from the plant.

All parts of the Ground Cherry plant, besides the ripe fruit, are toxic.

From midsummer to early fall, stunning, bright orange flowers cover butterflyweed. As a native plant of North America, it draws in bees, hummingbirds, moths, and butterflies, serving as a crucial host for Monarch butterflies. When seeds are sown early, blooms will reliably appear in the first year. This plant typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet and thrives in dry, sandy soils as well as well-drained loams.

This variety of beet is versatile, producing round, blood-red, 3″-diameter roots. This variety works for fresh eating, steaming, boiling, baking, soup, pickling, and canning.

These multi-headed flowers are a colorful addition to your garden and showcase a spectrum of colors, from vibrant yellow to rich gold and deep burgundy, with some exhibiting delightful bicolors. Under optimal conditions, a single plant can produce up to two dozen blooms simultaneously, making them perfect for cutting. These plants typically reach a height of 5 to 8 feet.

Seed Savers Exchange has crafted a special zinnia mix featuring proven varieties from Applewood Seed Company. These fast-growing plants can reach heights of 30 to 40 inches and produce an abundance of long-lasting, 4 to 5-inch flowers that are ideal for bouquets. Additionally, zinnias are excellent for attracting pollinators to your garden, particularly butterflies.