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Reliable heirloom favorite producing an open, loose cluster of slightly crumpled blue-green leaves. Is tolerant of both extreme temperatures and po...

Old heirloom that’s our largest variety. Dark green, rounded, smooth to slightly crumpled, succulent, tender leaves with excellent flavor. Vigorous...

The rare and prized Greek strain found pickled in gourmet produce departments. Huge yields of thin, golden-green fruits. Harvest at full maturity f...

Taiwanese heirloom that is our most disease resistant variety, producing glossy, dark lavender fruits. Flavor is mild and sweet, with tender white ...

The Amish, long considered authorities on heirlooms, first grew Brandywine in 1885. Now, 135 years later, these prized varieties, rich yet mild, ar...

One of the two German heirlooms introduced into America in 1883 that later started the heirloom-laden ‘Seed Savers Exchange’ company. Deep pink, be...

A breathtaking Italian heirloom featuring alternating bright pink and white rings. Its round, candy-red, sweet roots are unbeatable for slicing, wh...

Consider this favorite for main-cropping due to its outstanding quality and exceptional yields. Meaty, crack-resistant, bright red fruits with rich...

German heirloom with large, dark red, flattened beets that are early and super-sweet. Beets grow mostly above the soil, but do not get tough or pit...

Noted for its crisp leaves and sweet flavor. Attractive, large heads have deep-green outer leaves to protect the white hearts. Days to Maturity: 7...

Hybrid vigor means heavy yields of glossy, deep green sprouts spaced closely on a medium-sized plant. Sprouts are firm, oval-shaped, sweet, delicat...

Our first watermelon suitable for any of the Lower 48 States, even where nighttime temperatures fall as low as the mid-40s! Beautiful, greenish-bla...

One of the great heirlooms loved for its ease of shelling or snapping. All purpose variety can be used as a snap, shell or dry type, depending on w...

Also called 'Potato Lima.' 1945 AAS Winner. The world’s most famous large seeded lima features gigantic yields from a compact plant. Pods long, for...

A wine red version of “Green Salad Bowl.” Deeply lobed, oakleaf, red leaves. Days to Maturity: 51 Sow Method: Start Indoors / Recommended for Hydr...

Still one of the best early varieties, with pale green, pointed heads with a great sweet flavor. Smaller size allows for closer spacing in the row....

Century-old heirloom with pure white roots that are mild and crisp. They stand firm but are best harvested while still immature, the size of your l...

Long, stately spires loaded with double blooms of dark blue, pink, carmine and white. Robust and floriferous. An heirloom variety that remains one ...

Striking deep orange fruits that are meaty, solid and weigh up to a pound. Flesh has a marvelous rich flavor with just a few seeds. Juice from this...

Beefsteak (Red Ponderosa) Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato Seeds deliver the time-tested slicer veteran gardeners swear by. This classic heirloom produces...

Due to an unexpected Crop Failure, this item will not be available for the 2024 season. We apologize for the inconvenience! Our recommended substit...

Our only heirloom bush pickler has been used for containers and small gardens for years. Sweet, crisp cucumbers are big for picklers, tender, and e...

Brad Gates, owner of Wild Boar Farms, hand-picked his tomato varieties for their exceptional flavor and striking appearance—favoring bi-colors and ...

Perhaps our mildest sweet bell. Chinese heirloom with huge, thick-walled, tapered fruits that ripen from green to bright red. Sturdy, compact plant...