Peppers get their heat from the chemical compound capsaicin. 60 days. Started in 1998 by Jere Gettle, as a means to preserve heirloom seeds. Surface sow seeds and very lightly Thrives in heat. Intellectual intimacy is giving each other the space to discuss what interests and excites you without judgement or conflict. Due to its rarity and hefty prices, it is often known as the "Mother of All Chilis" and is very hard to source outside of Peru. Tangerine color, mango sweetness with a nice searing heat perhaps the perfect pepper! A true super-food that is so pretty! Indeed, the Aji Charapita is a popular house plant in Peru, where the delicious peppers are harvested as needed right in the kitchen. This selection has beautiful flowers. Annual. A Chilean aji pepper with a bodacious blend of citrusy flavor and heat. It is wonderful in salads, soups, pastas, vinegars, jellies, and killer pestos! Web(Brassica napus) This cabbage relative is grown for its roots, which are similar to turnips, but larger, sweeter and milder. This strain grown in the Burro Mountains centuries ago was once considered extinct until its discovery in the pot. Fiery little red, pointed peppers are popular in Thailand for flavoring many dishes. An old standard variety with vigorous, high-yielding vines. Harvest ears 5 days after silks appear for fresh baby sweet corn. This became the first commercial food operation in Californias history. WebThis hardneck, marbled purple stripe also comes to Baker Creek Seeds from Dr Jeff Nekola of the University of New Mexico, who shared over 300 varieties with us in 2013. They may be planted in spring or fall, and in most locations, When raw they have a peppery taste and are typically grated into salads or coleslaw. Amazing taste of Thailand! Read A Study in Emerald Shipshape Home by Richard Matheson Very tasty, mild, and sweet; great cooked or raw. Heirloom seed historian and breeder William Woys Weaver (whose work is featured in this years catalog) selected and perfected a dwarf ornamental pepper, perfect for container growing. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. An iconic heirloom of the Americas. and a small kick of delicious spiciness! 75 days. Introduced in 1965. When you have a thought-provoking conversation without judgement or expectation, youre finding out more about your partner - and about the world. Developed in Israel. A unique appearance and delicious flavor make this a standout popcorn. A perfect choice for limited garden space or growing in containers, the stalks stand just 3-5 feet tall bearing 2 ears each. Considered hot for a jalapeo. 85-95 days. It is traditionally used in soup, stew, sauce, juices, to flavor local drinks. According to Dr. Nekola, the variety was collected in Dubna, Russia by Edward Spaans of The Stinking Rose Farm in Grand Rapids MI. Midseason. Started in 1998 by Jere Gettle, as a means to preserve heirloom seeds. A wild Brazilian pepper that looks like a cherry and tastes like a berry but hot! You can eat them raw, steamed, in soup or in stir fry, or dry for popcorn. An heirloom from Korea, 2-feet tall plants have dark green foliage and produce 3-4-inch slender peppers that are dark green to red in color. This slightly variable, Montana landrace is well adapted to super long summer days and cool nights, however it will also perform well (and mature even earlier) in shorter day length areas. This vigorous and early producing corn was bred by Ed Schutlz of Montana. Jigsaw pepper is a stunning feast for the eyes! Ed is a far northern grower who has worked to create beautiful and early-maturing corns like Atomic Orange and the Papas corn. The National Heirloom Expo Sept. 12-14 (CA), 2278 Baker Creek Road Mansfield, MO 65704. This fast- growing, heat-tolerant basil. The leaves are smooth in texture, and even the stem is tender enough for eating raw in salad. The peppers have a more mellow, less acidic flavor with smoky undertones and hints of a nice earthy sweetness -- perfect for hot, hot sauces! 60 days. Growing Tips: Start indoors in bright light 8-12 weeks before last frost date. 80 days. The National Heirloom Expo Sept. 12-14 (CA), 2278 Baker Creek Road Mansfield, MO 65704. 65 days. (NuMex Heritage Big Jim) Big Jim smashes world records for largest chili pepper variety, with mammoth pods that reach a whopping 1 foot in length. BURSTING with fruity, hot goodness! Very tasty. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. The stunning plants also make wonderful potted specimens. The fruit is firm, juicy and very sweet; perfect for jams, jellies and dont forget the salsa! May be sown in place in long-summer areas, or started indoors and set out after last-frost date of spring. Starting as a solid creamy white, they develop into a light green with dark green striations, turning orange with dark brown striations until they finally mature into solid red peppers of flavorful culinary fire. Bred by Hank Keogh of Avoca Farms, Dazzling Blue kale is considered a prime example of the renaissance in modern open-source plant breeding. The ears have an excellent fill to the tip and husk coverage. Rich taste! Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. A delicious and vigorous variety from the U.K., this Welsh-bred rutabaga was developed with the allotment garden in mind, which means it is well suited to compact growing spaces like the backyard garden. In The Vegetable Garden in 1885, French seed house Vilmorin mentioned this ancient variety from the U.K. as a productive, multi-branching type that also goes by the name branching borecole. Vilmorin also noted that the variety originally hailed from western France. Ed Schultz, renowned corn breeder from Montana, has worked to adapt a blended corn as a tribute to a sacred Native American variety. So pretty. The fruit is small compared to modern cultivated types, but the intense flavor tends to be very rich, and they are super sweet. Its about valuing and respecting each other. Annual. He spent 30 years developing this fantastic soft flint corn. Our strain of this flavorsome plant comes from Ghana, an epicenter of basil genetics. Eight- to 12-foot tall stalks produce large, heavy, 8- to 12-inch long ears of solid red kernels that vary in hue. Occasional red and white kernels and ears may appear, but this is typical. 75-90 days. This variety was bred at the University of Connecticut in the 1950s, when Professor Joseph M. Lent and his colleague John Scarchuck set out to improve the existing purple basil variety, which had inconsistent color issues. Plants reach 5 feet tall and do benefit from staking. Whether youre a capsicum collector, an ornamental appreciator or just a pepper freak chasing the next Scoville high score, this pod is for you! A beautiful and delicious pepper from eastern North Macedonia. A tiny yellow Brazilian pepper, tangy and sweet with a nice kick of heat. 100 days. His grandfather received the pepper from African-American folk artist Horace Pippin in 1944. Growing Tips:Sow late spring to midsummer for fall harvest. Long beans are in the cowpea family and they adore all the heat you can give them. Growing Tips:Best grown in frosts of spring or fall. Compact plants seldom exceed 3-4 feet in height. Rutabaga requires a longer season, 90-120 days, but can tolerate cool Higher protein than other flour corns. Seeds germinate in 14-21 days. A few heirloom varieties have plants that don't get quite so large. News from San Diego's North County, covering Oceanside, Escondido, Encinitas, Vista, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Del Mar and Fallbrook. Succession planting prolongs harvest. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. 95 days. MISSOURIAddress2278 Baker Creek Road Mansfield, MO 65704. One plant will produce an average of 100 little peppers and will grow around 24 inches tall. Remove flower buds promptly to prolong harvest. 70 days. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Although developed from the original Golden Bantam, this is definitely an improved typelarger ears mean higher yields, and the golden yellow corn stays tender longer. Peppers often appreciate a bit of afternoon shade during the hottest summer weather. Used fresh, this tiny pepper is known to have a strong fruity flavor that gives salsas and sauces a unique tropical taste. Used green, after roasting and peeling, it is the classic pepper for chili rellenos. Web90 Days. A truly a miraculous plant from historic Italy! Huge 6 leaves are great in size and nutritious. 100-110 Days. It also makes the perfect garnish for barbecues and pickles. Our grower received his original seed in 1986 from John Eesawu Kimmey, an educator and visionary of sustainable Native agriculture who worked extensively with the Hopi people and founded the Talavaya Center, an early heirloom conservation project. A flavorful tomatillo that is 1 inch in diameter, being green with varying degrees of purple on many fruit. This extra frilly version of a Red Russian kale with striking dark red to purple stems and rich green leaves. This particular variety is among many others in the area that are disappearing. The plants are super frost hardy, and their color and sweetness actually intensify as the weather gets colder! Habotan symbolizes blessings, loving and prosperity, sentiments that are especially appreciated during the Japanese New Year. In northern areas, they can be sown in the late winter for an early summer harvest. 50 days. Deep green fruit; a standard, richly-flavored type. A very beautiful, commonly crimson red dent variety introduced to the settlers in the Virginia area in the 1840s. This variety from Ghana is named Akoko Mesa because it is used for preparing poultry. It is a perfect roasting or frying pepper, but it also great stuffed, added to tamales, or chopped into salsa. International Orders (outside US or Canada) are limited to 10 packets of seeds per order. John Kemp King began selling seeds in 1793; his grandson Ernest William began Kings Seeds, and it has been in business for 130 years! The ears have no rows, as this is a shoe peg type, and kernels are packed in a zigzag pattern. It is a sugar-enhanced corn that will grow well in many different places. 80-90 days. More productive than other Scorpion types. Planting in blocks improves pollination. We strive to offer the healthiest small plants available, in many rare varieties. The menacing fruit is contorted and wrinkled with a fierce little scythe-shaped tail. 90 days. The Ortega family developed a range of Southwestern food products, and the brand became a major household name. Painted Mountain Corn can be eaten fresh, ground, or roasted, and it makes a highly nutritious flour for muffins, johnny cakes, tortillas, and chips! The heat is vicious, being comparable to habanero types, but the flavor is more complex, sweeter, and more fruity. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Perfect for soups, salads, rice dishes, & flavorful tea. Web(Solanum melongena and others) Eggplant is easy to grow, and the fruit is nutritious and incredibly delicious. This Western European heirloom leek is celebrated for its fine culinary qualities as well as its reliable, uniform growing ability. Very strong, clove-scented basil. We are grateful to Richie for introducing this select strain of Jamaican scotch pepper. This variety is a northern adapted homage to the legendary Maiz Morado/Kulli corn from Peru. and now in Petaluma, Ca. He reports that this pepper has a floral flavor and intense mouth burn that hits the tongue, gums and roof of the mouth. Growing Tips:Thrives in heat. This very large variety has deep golden-yellow colored roots that are very sweet and rich tasting. Ed has made a name for himself as an expert corn breeder with great knowledge and respect for the Native American corn varieties that he loves to works with. Popular in traditional medicine, it was clinically evaluated for its antibacterial properties. In our preliminary tests, it had almost as much vitamin C as oranges, the most of any kale we tested in 2020. Peas thrive in cool weather and are often the first crop of the season. The short, stubby, 2 inch long, wrinkled, chocolatey-brown-red peppers are borne on productive plants. The Carentan leek was mentioned by Vilmorin in 1885. Start indoors 6-10 weeks before last frost. When you have a thought-provoking conversation without judgement or expectation, youre finding out more about your partner - and about the world. Contrary to common belief, okra grows just fine in northern Lemon basil is essential to many Asian dishes and is highly fragrant. Remove flower buds promptly to prolong harvest. Web(Asparagus oficinalis) Asparagus is a perennial native to Europe. Fruit ripen from green to orange, then red. This amazing plant has, flavor, a rich basil taste with oregano flavor. Tomatillos are used in fresh salsas and cooked in any number of sauces, including Mexican-style chili verde. International Orders (outside US or Canada) are limited to 10 packets of seeds per order. In the spring, sow seeds 8 to 10 weeks before last spring frost. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. A lovely drying pepper that comes from Matrafured, Hungary. Gourds may be direct sown into warm soil or started indoors a few weeks early. The leaves are also considered excellent forage for animals with the most tender, young greens reserved for table use. Fine autumn variety that is popular in Europe. This small but mighty pepper is highly revered, especially among the Native American tribes of the Southwest, where it plays a role in food, history and culture. Its leaf structure also makes for easier pest management. Direct seed or transplant 2-4 weeks in spring or 8 weeks in fall before frosts dates. A zesty and refreshing basil variety with distinct lime fragrance and flavor. Stores best in cool (33F), humid conditions. Web(Campanula medium) Elegant and graceful, these delicate flowers are native to southern Europe and have long been enjoyed in landscapes and cut flower arrangements. It has thick, flavorful, hot flesh. In the 90s he crossed a Siberian Kale with a Red Russian Kale to form what is now Red Ursa. It excels in cold weather, tasting best after frost has kissed the tender, succulent, superfood leaves. It has beautiful, heavily savoyed, deep black-green leaves that can be 24" long. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. This amazing plant has incredible flavor, a rich basil taste with oregano flavor. The perfect pepper for chiles rellenos, grilling or stuffing, Big Jim delivers a perfect medium heat, a bit milder than an average jalapeo. Steve collected the seeds for this variety while visiting the village of Kalugeritsa. This Native American heirloom corn from Pueblo Pojoaque in New Mexico is traditionally grown to make blue corn atole. He received a sample of seeds from the USDA and has worked for over five years to adapt it to his northern region and to create longer cobs. We are thrilled to offer this stunning, open-pollinated variety from the gifted corn breeder Ed Schultz of Bozeman, Montana. 16-inch plants are very hardy and productive. The delicate, slightly hairy leaves of this distinct variety are highly revered in Thailand for their, piquant flavor. The narrators roommate is a consulting detective. Deep color makes this one extra flavorful, rich and sweet. Called habotan in Japan, this edible ornamental treat is a focal point for cool-weather landscaping and garden design. This pepper adds that lovely habanero flavor to sauces, salsas, soups and more! (Ocimum basilicum) One of our favorite new arrivals in the Baker Creek trial gardens! It is a tasty and reliable rutabaga with tolerance to club root and mildew. The puma pepper is a masterful mix of visual intrigue and high intensity flavor. 85 days. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The heat rating on these monsters can be over 1,500,000 Scovilles; in comparison the spicy habanero is a mere 100,000 Scovilles! Grower Art Verell carefully selected this variety over 30 years ago in the Pacific Northwest for cool soil germination and early harvest. In past times, plants were pulled up when completely ripe and hung upside down in a cool pantry. An heirloom treasure from Malinalco, Mexico, it can be used in both sweet and savory preparations. Peas have historically been an important, protein-rich storage crop. 60 days. It is great for making gallons of pesto, tossing into fragrant salads, and perfect for making delicious Lettuce Leaf Basil Wraps. Productive and beautiful. Plants reach 3-4 feet tall. It was originally found in a pottery container dated to be 600 to 1,000 years old. Crunchy and full of juice! Leaves are medium green with a thick white shank that is medium in length, about 18 inches long. A supremely spicy take on the super hot Seven Pot pepper, it is believed that the darker the color, the hotter the pepper--making Chocolate Seven Pot one of the rarest and hottest peppers. We love this pretty little pointed pepper. These compact plants have a wonderful bluish tinge and produce lovely, small violet-blue fruit that is quite hot. WebHeirloom Plants from Baker Creek! Thus, they are highly recommended for the Deep South. They grow like tomatoes and mature rather quickly. This variety is just lightly curled at the edges, making caterpillars easier to spot and treat! MISSOURIAddress2278 Baker Creek Road Mansfield, MO 65704. He is visited by Inspector Lastrade of Scotland Yard. WebThe Miracle of Morgan's Creek; Hail the Conquering Hero; The Song of Bernadette; Wilson; Meet Me in St. Louis; Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo; Thunder Rock; Lifeboat; 1945: The True Glory; The Lost Weekend; The Southerner; The Story of G.I. They smothered that rich red frustrating Virginia clay where my dad and I grew tomatoes, zinnias, snap beans and marigolds, even soybeans and once, popcorn! The bright color of the kernels indicate a high nutrient content, making it an excellent corn for decoration or eating! This stunning cocoa-colored chili pepper may be about 100 times hotter than the jalapeno. 90-100 days. Leek is a onion relative that does require a long season but is otherwise very easy to grow. This slender, 4-inch pepper transforms from green to yellow and finally a pale red, and the heat intensifies as the fruit reaches maturity. The thick walls of the pepper are well suited to long cooking times for making jerks and curries. The flavor is floral with a hint of pine and citrus, nuanced and bold! They can be a challenge to germinate, but once established will flourish in most gardens with a little fussing. The popular, cute little ears look just like big strawberries, just 2 to 3 inches long. This very fruit- forward chili pepper has upper mid-level heat and sweet balance, making it a rollercoaster for the tastebuds! Its flavor notes of clove and black pepper make it much less sweet than the Thai Sweet basil, lending robust flavor to a multitude dishes. Web(Solanum lycopersicum) This crop, native to the Americas, has become the most popular garden crop over the last 200 years. Originating in Africa, cowpeas are easy to grow and are very popular in the South. This is one of the most common plants seen in every home of the Ghanaian people because of its numerous uses. Annual. They agree to share accommodations in Baker Street. Our sweetest variety, perfect for fresh eating, canning, freezing and adding to a myriad of delicious dishes, and best of all you can save your own seeds for future gardens and gardeners! An extremely hot little pepper, the fruits range from 10-40 times as hot as a jalapeo, making them a perfect seasoning pepper, often sun dried and used for seasoning. 50 days. 70-90 Days. They are smothered in 1 inch, cherry red fruit you will find irresistible for snacking! MISSOURIAddress2278 Baker Creek Road Mansfield, MO 65704. Web(Cynara) Native to the Mediterranean, this biennial vegetable wont overwinter reliably north of Zone 7, but gardeners north of zone 7 can trick their artichokes into budding in the first year. But some historians suggest that the unusually early presence of sticky corn in China means that the crop had taken root there nearly 100 years before Columbus. Huge yields as with most tomatillos. Ideal germination temperature is 70-90 F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep in rows, spacing seeds 2-4 inches apart. The leaves also make a soothing cup of tea. The 2-feet plants are vigorous and quite productive. However, they may also have originated in Chile. The sticky quality of this corn is thanks to a natural mutation. This one-of-a-kind pepper would be lost to us if not for an unusual exchange. He named it in honor of Dominique Guillet, a founder of the French heirloom seed organization Association Kokopelli. The most fragrant basil. Super ornamental and extremely prolific, these have a wonderful fruity-citrus taste and are packed with nutrition, and are only lightly spicy. Time plantings for spring or fall harvest. WebPulitzer Prize, any of a series of annual prizes awarded by Columbia University, New York City, for outstanding public service and achievement in American journalism, letters, and music. WebWe offer over 1350 heirloom varieties, www.rareseeds.com. Rich in nutrition and flavor. Rutabagas are believed to have originated in Russia, and they were first mentioned by a Swiss botanist who observed them growing wild in Sweden in the 1600s. International Orders (outside US or Canada) are limited to 10 packets of seeds per order. This delicious herb is hard to find in America. Believed to be the hottest pepper in the world, the Carolina Reaper is a serious scorcher! He returned home with seeds and selected and adapted for a more mild pepper, thus creating the Anaheim. In warmer parts of the South, sow in August or September so that they can use the cooler autumn months for their growing season. The light cinnamon and anise flavor adds the perfect touch to fruit salads, and savory preparations. This truly heatless jalapeo is perfect for those with sensitivity or aversion to the heat of traditional jalapeo peppers. Long, thick (2 inches across), vigorous, and fast growing; delicate, deliciously mild flavor; great fresh or cooked. Basil is grown at, density in greenhouses there, and the village of, Vibrant and flavorful lemon basil is an herb that will add zip and zest to your cooking. This variety bears sweet, milky, and tender kernels on 8-inch ears. Try this pepper in a range of dishes or pickle it into a searing hot Malaysian achar! (O. americanum) Vigorous plant with dense spikes of light purple flowers enclosed in showy deep purple bracts, making for an especially fine appearance in pots or in the garden. Plants reach just shy of 1 foot tall, with a tidy, round form and plum purple color. This peachy princess in nothing short of scorching! The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. 80 days. Leaves are Jurassic in size but pleasantly mild in flavor, making Lettuce Leaf basil incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Those who have enjoyed fresh baby corn cobs know how spectacular they are, crunchy and sweet, a perfect addition to soups and stirfry. A deep purple and super anthocyanin-rich flour corn from Montana! This ubiquitous chili is easy to grow and prolific. This multi-colored sweet corn may be the most beautiful corn in the galaxy! The RHS noted its uniform stems with resistance to bolting and bulbiness. Kernels are sweet and yellow with classic sweet corn flavor. Heirloom peppers are often more flavorful than the modern types.They are one of the easiest crops to grow and are not much bothered by pests. Planting in blocks improves pollination. Please modify your cart before proceeding to checkout. Also known as Tall Jacks, Jersey Cabbage or Cow Cabbage, this extra-tall kale is said to grow up to 20 feet in its native range, with an average of 6-12 feet in our gardens. A fantastic pepper for cooking, pickling and hot sauce. It is mildly hot and has a delicious flavor. Ideal germination temperature is 55-85 F; Very popular for drying and using as a spice; also used medicinally. In Laos it is known as pak i tao; its leaves are used in soups, stews, and countless other dishes, and the seeds are soaked and made into a dessert. This rare runner bean produces masses of gorgeous blooms that range in Amazing taste of Thailand! The Pueblo at Pojoaque and Baker Creek Seeds are proud to share this treasure with gardeners and farmers. It is great for making gallons of pesto, tossing into fragrant salads, and perfect for making delicious Lettuce Leaf Basil Wraps. Productive and beautiful. The thin-walled, wrinkled, pointed fruit reaches 2-3 inches in length, ripening mostly to red. Delicious flavor that is perfect with couscous and other wonderful North African dishes and is one of the best hot peppers for roasting and drying! Direct sow outdoors in spring after the threat of frost has passed, and every 2-3 weeks until mid- summer for a continuous supply. Our Favorite Hot Pepper! Amazing Flavor & Yield! A long thin leek of the best quality; light green leaves. We remember reading about this fascinating plant in the seed catalogs of yesteryear. Growing Tips:Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Cauliflower succeeds best where spring or autumn weather is uniformly cool. Web(Lagenaria siceraria unless stated otherwise) Whether true gourds, angled gourds or edible gourds, these squash relatives are all originally from Africa and Asia, and all need similar conditions: a long season of hot weather and abundant moisture in a rich soil. Bishop crossed several sweet corn cultivars and mass selected for color and flavor. A classic Italian Genovese basil with a tidy compact habit. The ears are best steamed or grilled for a subtly sweet flavor. Baker Creek trial gardens! It is also a great source of minerals and protein. This variety is so fragrant and nutritious, with more calcium than any other basil we have tested. Popular in traditional medicine, it was clinically evaluated for its antibacterial properties. The original donated seed may have been accidentally inbred or crossed, as the cobs were stunted and short, and kernels had begun to lose their signature blue eagle marking. Web(Beta vulgaris) Native to the Mediterranean, beets were celebrated by the ancient Greeks as a sacred crop and a powerful aphrodisiac. Sweet bonnet sports the charming tam o shanter shaped pods of a traditional scotch bonnet, the flesh is tropical sweet with the smoky start of a true hot pepper but no real heat. Has a distinctive aroma, both lemony and spice-like. 60-80 Days. Web(Fragaria vesca) Wild or alpine strawberries are native to Europe and have been appreciated since the Stone Age. Cinnamon basil is believed to have originated in Mexico, and indeed there are many recipes and uses for this piquant basil in Mexican cuisine. A magnificent and grand variety for your garden and kitchen. In 1808, Thomas Jefferson received seeds of a lavender colored, Mandan Red Clay corn; he reported that the seeds were given to him by Lewis and Clark from their 1804 contact with the Mandan tribe in present day North Dakota. Across Asia you will find roadside vendors tending baskets brimming with steamed sticky corn. This seed was sourced from Kings Seed of England; the King family has been in the seed business for centuries. It can have up to three times the recommended daily vitamin A, plus loads of minerals, calcium, and vitamin C, as well as lots of fiber and protein. Growing Posuwaegeh Blue corn played a pivotal role in the revival of this community. Grow this wild historic heirloom in your home garden! A delight eaten raw or cooked. We only sell open-pollinated seeds: pure, natural & non-GMO! The origins of the domesticated pea are unknown, but wild peas are native to the Mediterranean basin and parts of western Asia. 90 days. The sturdy 8-foot stalks produce about 2 ears per plant, each about 4-6 inches long with small, round, nearly ivory kernels. Growth may start out slowly, as the seeds are Some varieties are Vigorous, multi-colored 5- to 6-foot stalks bear one ear per plant and have 10-12 rows with a golden hue. MISSOURIAddress2278 Baker Creek Road Mansfield, MO 65704. Its flavor notes of clove and black pepper make it much less sweet than the Thai. Needs a warm summer or can be grown as a potted plant. It is a great pepper for stuffing, roasting, topping pizza and, of course, is used in a myriad of Hungarian recipes. 2-foot plants are covered with the thin-walled, conical fruit which reaches 2-3 inches in length, with very few seeds. A bit more heat tolerant than other kales, for a longer harvest period on either end of winter season. Fine flavor and lots of nutrition! The popcorn is believed to be descended from an ancient highland popcorn, called Palomero Tolequero, indigenous to Mexico. This fruity little pepper from the Brazilian rainforest is a sweet and mildly hot treat. 90 Days. Truly breathtaking blue corn said to originate from the Hopi people of the Southwest. Growing Tips: Prefers cool weather and ample, even moisture. Developed at Redwood City Seeds. a distinctive aroma, both lemony and spice-like. This, is one of the most common plants seen in every home of the, from Ghana is named Akoko Mesa because it is used for preparing, poultry. It is one of the ancestors to almost all of our popcorn in the United States. 100-120 days from transplant. Will you be the next champion pepper breeder? Excellent in raised beds, window boxes, and other creative containers as well as in beds and borders. Yellow to orange fruit often bears the infamous scorpion tail. A stunning lavender colored flour corn with long slender 8-12 inch long ears in an attractive pastel shade that produces silky, soft cornmeal. The National Heirloom Expo Sept. 12-14 (CA), 2278 Baker Creek Road Mansfield, MO 65704. Prefers rich soil. Stores best in cool (33F), humid conditions. They paved the back yard, cut down all the trees. The Carentan leek was mentioned by Vilmorin in 1885. A fountain of eye-catching magenta-burgundy blooms!Heres a different amaranthcurious flower heads in a weeping habit, with tassels sometimes reaching down to the ground. Popular sweet, spicy basil that is essential in Thai cuisine. A stellar feat of breeding from a solid foundation of superlative ancient genetics. Web(Apium graveolens) Celery has been grown since antiquity. Posuwaegeh is the Tewa name for Place where there is abundant water. There is actually such a place, about 20 miles north of Santa Fe, in a valley running into the Rio Grande, where an ancient pueblo, which had almost disappeared, found its place of rebirth. Plants stand 4-5 feet tall, producing 3-4 stalks per plant, up to 40 ears per plant. Cosmos are quite drought and heat tolerant but do not handle frost. Requires 80-90 days to reach large size. We only sell open-pollinated seeds: pure, natural & non-GMO! The plants grow up to 4 feet tall and are covered with small, thin peppers. One of the worlds hottest peppers! Please modify your cart before proceeding to checkout. Very flavorful, with a nice licorice taste. The fish pepper more than likely originated in the Caribbean and was introduced to the mid-Atlantic region in the 1870s, where it gained a strong a foothold in the oyster and crab houses of the area. From Portugal, Germany, and China, kale has made traditional soups and provided people with their staple greens. Lovely, lemon-yellow roots are bright and sweet! Dried, the fruit turns a rich dark red-brown and may be ground into an authentic red chili powder. A delicious, fragrant culinary basil that produces huge, rich purple flower heads! The pepper has a distinct fruity, citrus aroma and is equal in heat to a cayenne pepper. The translucent kernels really do shine brilliantly like glasson the cob they resemble strands of glass beads! The fruit is used to make salsas; it can also be cooked up like tomatoes or simply eaten fresh like an apple. The culinary possibilities for such a vibrant and delectable vegetable are boundless. Our strain of this flavorsome plant comes from Ghana, an epicenter of basil genetics. Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. These beauties are perfect for stuffing, pickling, or roasting! Bred to thrive in the cooler summer conditions of inland eastern Europe. The National Heirloom Expo Sept. 12-14 (CA), 2278 Baker Creek Road Mansfield, MO 65704. Screaming-hot little peppers turn a rainbow of vibrant colors, from purple, cream, yellow, orange to red as they ripen. Many of our live plants are produced right here at our new Seymour, Missouri, plant farm and warehouse. Germination is fairly easy, sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, ideal germination temperature is 70-80 F,seeds germinate in 7-21 days, seedlings form a sensitive taproot, so be sure to An eye-catching, petite pepper with conical, cranberry-red pods and variegated foliage. Really interesting and flavorful! Peppers often appreciate a bit of afternoon shade during the hottest summer weather. This is a must for curry and all Thai cooking. A natural variant of the classic Trinidad Scorpion but with considerably less heat. Peppers often appreciate a bit of afternoon shade during the hottest summer weather. Unique, black-colored fruit that is the shape of a jalapeo. They boast impressive cold hardiness, earliness, drought tolerance, and they thrive at high altitudes. Please modify your cart before proceeding to checkout. Web(Pisum sativum) Peas are an annual cool-season legume. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. A market growers favorite and a must have for those growing in pots. This beautiful crimson pepper ranks about 250K Scoville Heat Units. Prefers rich soil. Genovese basil is the essential ingredient in basil pesto, but, also phenomenal in sauces, on pizzas, and in any other recipe calling for basil. Ortega found this pepper so beloved by friends and neighbors that he began canning it at his mothers adobe home to sell. Called "determinate" varieties, these grow to a certain size and then set all their This variety is very early and prolific! A few heirloom varieties have plants that don't get quite so large. The colorful kale heads are a common feature in Japanese cool-season gardens to invite blessings for the coming year. This Western European heirloom leek is celebrated for its fine culinary qualities as well as its reliable, uniform growing ability. MISSOURIAddress2278 Baker Creek Road Mansfield, MO 65704. Really interesting and flavorful! (NuMex) A stunning burst of fruity flavor and vibrant color makes this a super exciting new hot pepper! 85 days. WebWe offer over 1350 heirloom varieties, www.rareseeds.com. Keep the seedlings A very rare, extremely productive, and stunning hot pepper being offered exclusively through Baker Creek! Rare and colorful! 100-120 days. Its many unusual uses, coupled with its strikingly tall stature, make it a standout variety from antiquity that we are delighted to see reintroduced to home growers. A highly nutritious kale variety with eye-catching color and form, Russian red is very tender and mild at any size, but especially well suited to use as baby greens. Try growing these for a blue accent in arranging! This traditional variety from the Hopi nation has been grown in the high desert under dryland farming practices for generations. Grow mammoth-sized kale that remains tender even as the leaves grow to an astounding 3 feet long. This plant is a native herb that originated, dishes and medicinal preparations for hundreds of years. Web(Ocimum family) Basil is native to the tropical regions of central Africa and Southeast Asia. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. (Ocimum tenuiflorum) A bold and intense, authentic type of Thai basil that is difficult to find outside Asia. Ears of corn also appear to be depicted on ancient temples in India, leading some world experts to believe that Asia had discovered the Americas, long before dark-age Europe had. Just be sure not to let them be exposed to any frost, as they are super intolerant of cold! An iconic chili hailing from the mountains of the Hidalgo and Puebla states of Mexico. (NuMex) This bright pumpkin-orange colored variety is a lightly spicy and super eye-catching fruit. Tastes like kale should with meaty leaves complemented by a sweet stem. This aji type pepper is just one-half inch wide and 2 inches long; however the heat is impressive, about 25,000 Scoville Heat Units, which is hot but not unbearable, like a hot serrano or lemon drop pepper. International Orders (outside US or Canada) are limited to 10 packets of seeds per order. One of the sweetest and best-yielding corns. Strong and tall stalks bear 10- to 12-inch ears with deep blue kernels. Plants produce tall vigorous stalks up to 6.5 feet, averaging one to two ears 7-9 inches long with 12 to 15 rows of beautiful, glossy black kernels at full maturity. 70 days. The legendary ghost pepper of Northern India in a peach sherbert tone. Growing Tips:Start indoors 6-10 weeks before last frost. WebAverage 55 days to maturity. This corn is the very definition of rugged beauty! Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. More often, it is used as powder for various dishes. heirloom that no Italian chef can cook without. We sell a wide variety of heirloom radishes, including both small (salad type) and larger, winter storage types. WebWe offer over 1350 heirloom varieties, www.rareseeds.com. 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