Nature's Seeds - Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Organic, Bio-Dynamic
"Quality Tested by Time"™

We offer seed for specialty heirloom and open-pollinated, varieties of the best tasting vegetables organically and biodynamically grown for fresh eating from the sustainable home garden of the 21st century. We have included as much of the history of each vegetable that we could find and would appreciate hearing from you if you have any additional facts or varieties you would like to see added.
If you have any questions? Please email seedsaver@naturesseeds.com

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Cabbage
Copenhagen Market
Early
1/2" deep
18" apart
Germination 10-12 days
Harvest 66 days

H 1909
Cabbage
Golden Acre
Early variety
1/4" deep
4" apart
Germination 10 days
Harvest 64 days
Greyish-green heads 3-5 lbs.

H ?
Cabbage
Red Acre
Short-season cabbage
Excellent for storage
1/4" deep
4" apart
Germination 7-10 days
Harvest 77-100 days
Reddish-purple heads 2-4 lbs.

H ?
Canteloupe
Hale's Best
3 per hill
1" deep
Germination 7-14 days
Harvest 85 days
cold tolerant
Plant in late Aug. for overwintering

H English 1920
Cardoon
Cardoon
4-6' high 4' wide
1/2" deep
3' apart
Germination 8-14 days
hearts & roots taste like celery
Bees love, looks like thistle

H ?
Carrot
Atomic Red
Harvest 75 days
Brilliant red 8" long
High in lycopene

H ?
Carrot
Danvers Half Long
1/8" deep
2-3" apart
Germination 14 days
Harvest 75 days
ideal for overwintering
6-8" long

H Danvers, Mass 1871
Carrot
Dragon Purple
1/4-1/2" deep 3" apart
Harvest 75-80 days
Keep moist & avoid excess nitrogen
Germination 6-21 days
Sweet, almost spicy flavor
Reddish-purple exterior
yellowish-orange interior
Color fades when cooked
High in antioxidants

H Dr. Navazio Port Townsend, WA
Carrot
Little Finger
1/8" deep 2-3" apart
keep moist
Because color develps early
can be harvested early
for use as 3" baby gourmet carrots
Harvest 60 days

H France
Carrot
Nantes Scarlet 1/2 Long
&" nearly coreless
excellent for juicing
can be harvested all winter
if protected with mulch
sweet flavor, fine-grained flesh

H pre-1900
Carrot
Thumbelina
1" apart
Harvest 60 days
Sweetly flavored
Round gourmet carrots
Small cored & evenly colored

H ?
Cauliflower
Early Snowball
1/4-1/2" deep
15-18" apart
Germination 3-10 days
Harvest 70-80 days
partial shade

H 1888
Cauliflower
Purple Cape
(Overwintering)
plant late Aug.
matures in Feb.
cold-tolerant
6-8" crown
Harvest 200 days

H English
Celery
Tall Utah
4-6" apart
Harvest 85-100 days
11-12" stalks
on 30" plants
Crisp medium dark green
Rich, moist, sandy soil

H 1953
Corn
Golden Bantam
Biodynamic
(8 Row)
6' tall
wind-pollinated, need 4 rows
1-2" deep
6" apart
after last frost
Harvest 85-100 days
5-7" ears

H Spanish 1900
Cucumber
Boston Pickling
12" hill 2' across
3 seeds per hill
1/2" deep
Harvest 55 days
full sun 2-6" long

H 1880
Cucumber
Marketmore
12" diameter hill
3 seeds per hill
1/2" deep
full sun
Germination 8-10 days
Harvest 70 days

H ?
Cucumber
Straight Eight
Slicing
12" diameter hill
3 seeds per hill
1/2" deep
full sun
Germination 8-10 days
Harvest 63 days
7-8" fruit

H 1935

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