Here's where you can find any extra growing information we received for this year's donations. These charts correspond to seed packets labeled "community donation." Varieties are organized by seed type (Flower, Fruit & Veg, Herb), then by seed name.
For (lots!) more information on our Featured Seeds and the One Seed, One State selection, visit their individual pages.
If you'd like to learn more about growing food or flowers, try browsing this list. A quick Google search for "how to grow __________" can also help you get started.
Please Note: We cannot guarantee that any of these seeds will be in the catalog during your visit to either Herrick library location. It is merely a list of what could be available at any given time, having been in our donation stock this year. Seeds are first-come, first served, and we often distribute seeds according to the growing season (tomatoes/peppers to start indoors March-April and beans/flowers after danger of frost). This list is meant as a reference for those who borrowed a seed during their visit and would like to read the full growing notes. Additionally, the question of "Location" listed on the donation envelope has proved to be a bit too ambiguous, so you'll see a variety of interpretations on that one.
Updated 3/13/23 with new donations.
Update 5/10/23: Arikara Sunflower, Chives, Cosmos, Garlic Chives, Solomon's Seal (community donations), and various commercial seed packet remnants.
Donations 2023:
Seed Name |
Type |
Growing Instructions |
Date Harvested |
Original Seed Source |
Location Grown |
Notes/Story |
| 4 O'Clock (Pink) | Flower | [no information given] | 9/27/2022 | self | likely Holland, MI | I have been growing 4 O'Clock for years from the same seed packet--I harvest seeds every year and replant in spring. |
| Baptisia (Blue) | Flower | full sun, flower bed | 9/3/2022 | my garden | likely Holland, MI | I LOVE baptisia! I use the flowers in arrangements all summer! |
| Bee Feed Flower Mix | Flower | Plant in well-drained cultivated soil during early spring or fall. For best results, loosen soil with rake or hoe. Mix seeds with a cup of sand or other inert material and spread over calculated area. LIghtly rake seed into soil or cover with peat moss or similar light mulch. Keep soil moist until plants begin to grow. | [no information given] | Bentley Seeds (NY) | [no information given] | This mix is a blend of annual and perennial flowers that provide nectar and pollen to wild bees, honeybees, and other pollinators. |
| Black-Eyed Susan | Flower | Sprinkle the seeds on top of regular seed starting mix about six weeks before the last frost date (start indoors). Do not cover the seed as they need light to germinate. Plant your seedlings outdoors after any danger of frost has passed. (AmericanMeadows.com) | September 2022 | Herrick North Branch | Harvested by HDL Maintenance Dept | |
| Butterfly Weed (Orange) | Flower | [no information given] | 9/15/2022 | self | likely Holland, MI | This flower spreads quickly. I have had the original plant these came from for about 10 years. |
| Calendula, Pacific Beauty | Flower | Direct seed, 1/4" deep, full sun | Planted May 2022/Harvested Aug 2022 | HDL Seed Library | likely Holland, MI | |
| Cleome (Pink/White) | Flower | [no information given] | 10/2/2022 | Burpee Packet | Fennville, MI | [no information given] |
| Columbine, Wild | Flower | sun/part shade | late August [2022] | self | Holland, MI | |
| Columbine, Wild | Flower | MSU Extension says "...full sun to partial shade in neutral, neither wet nor dry soil. Naturally occurring in wood borders or clearings, roadsides, riverbanks. Flowers from seed in 2nd or 3rd year. Self-seeds on disturbed soils." www.nativeplants.msu.edu | August, 2020 | self | Holland City | This native flower showed up along the edge of my stone patio in spring 2019. I pulled grass and weeds to give it some breathing room, and did it thrive Spring 2020! I just let it go to seed, never watered, just let it be. Beautiful flower for hummingbirds! And one of the 1st to show up in the spring after the bulbs. |
| Coneflower, Purple | Flower | Seeds can be started indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last spring frost last spring frost date. Or sow them outdoors when the soil has warmed to at least 65°F/18°C. Seed-sown plants are not likely to bloom for 2 to 3 years. Plant coneflowers about 1 to 3 feet apart, depending on the mature size of the variety. (Almanac.com) |
September 2022 | Herrick North Branch | Harvested by HDL Maintenance Dept | |
| Cosmos (Orange) | Flower | [no information given] | 9/1/2022 | self | yard | |
| Cosmos (White) | Flower | [no information given] | 22-Aug | [no information given] | likely Holland, MI | I love white cosmos! |
| Daisy (White) | Flower | 2-3 ft tall, full sun, blooms late summer-fall. Grows in clumps 1-2ft wide, plant 1-2ft apart. | Fall 2021 | self | West Michigan | |
| Daisy, Shasta | Flower | [no information given] | 9/17/2022 | Johnny's Select Seeds | front yard bed | |
| Day Lily (Yellow) | Flower | [no information given] | 1-Sep-22 | Seed pod | my yard | |
| Eryngo, Leavenworth | Flower | Sow indoors 8 wks prior to setting out. Germination 14-20days at 70-75 degrees soil temp. Prefers cooler soil. Set out on last spring forst date in well-drained, average soil, 6 inches apart in rows 12-15 inches apart. | [no information given] | Park Seed | [no information given] | |
| Gayfeather (Purple) | Flower | Partial shade, depth, 6in. Blooms mid-Summer-Fall, height 29-35in. | Fall 2021 | Gayfeather plant from nursery | West Michigan | |
| Gomphrena Fireworks (Pink/Yellow) | Flower | Start inside or sow into ground. Wonderful, unusual. Multi-flowered, 2-3 ft. plants. Annual. Can be dried. | 2021 | my yard | Zeeland, MI | |
| Hollyhock | Flower | Best if sowed in the spring with a light coat of soil over top. Approx 6ft [tall] and like sun. | 8/15/2022 | sekf | ||
| Hollyhock (Magenta) | Flower | sun, 6ft tall. Bloom: midsummer | 2021 | my yard--several years | Zeeland, MI | |
| Liatris (Gay Feather) | Flower | [no information given] | my plants | Holland, MI | perennial | |
| Lilly, Leopard (Orange) | Flower | Plant fall outside. Or start inside in spring. Will also self-sow. Enchanting small-med 2" flower, orange with red dots. Several flowers per plant. Iris-like leaves. Sun-Part shade. 1-2ft. tall. | Aug-21 | my yard | Zeeland, MI | Many Names: Leopard Lilly Blackberry Lilly Freckle Face Scientific Name: Belamcanda Chinensis (Iris Family) |
| Mallow (Pink w/ Stripes) | Flower | Plant outside --spring. Blooms all summer --2-4ft tall Also self-sows. |
2021 | my yard | Zeeland, MI | Looks like small hollyhock. Fun! |
| Marigold | Flower | 1/4 inch deep, can handle full sun --prefers some shade. | June '21-Nov '21 | HDL Seed Library | Holland, MI | |
| Marigold | Flower | Plant 1/4 in. deep or broadcast on top of soil | 2022 | Originally, the parent plants were from a flat of marigolds in NJ in 2009 | Holland, MI | open pollinated, organic. |
| Marigold (Orange) | Flower | Barely cover with soil. Bloom until frost. 1-2 ft. tall. Many shades of orange. | 5/22-9/22 | Plants I grew in NJ | Holland, MI | Butterflies love them. |
| Marigold (Orange) | Flower | Can be sown on surface, or 1/8 inch deep. Grow 1-2 ft tall. Many different shades of orange. | 2022 | Seeds I saved from NJ | Holland, MI | Very aromatic. Pollinators love them. Many different types of butterflies visit them. |
| Marigold (Orange/Red-ish) | Flower | Full sun. Plant 1/4 in. deep, or simply scatter on soil. | Aug-22 | self | Holland, MI | 1-2 ft height. |
| Marigold (Orange/Yellow) | Flower | Sow inside. Transplant after Frost, [when] about 3" tall, early May. 2-4 seeds/container. | 30-May-22 | [originally from] Dollar General, 2nd harvest. | garden in town | |
| Marigold (Yellow and Orange) | Flower | [no information given] | 9/15/2022 | self | likely Holland, MI | I grew in planters on the deck--grown from seed. |
| Marigold (Yellow) | Flower | Grows 6-8" tall. | 5-Oct-22 | self | Holland, MI | Every year I harvest the marigold seeds and plant the seeds the following year at my home on the south side of Holland. |
| Marigold, French | Flower | Plant outside in spring after last frost. Blooms until 1st frost. 1/4 deep (or less). Full sun. | 2021 | Seeds I saved from NJ | Holland, MI | Butterflies and pollinators love them! |
| Morning Glory | Flower | [no information given] | fall 2022 | HDL Seed Library | Holland, MI | |
| Morning Glory (Blue) | Flower | climbing--sun--soak or nick seeds before planting | 2021 | [no information given] | Zeeland, MI | |
| Nasturtium | Flower | [no information given] | 8/15/2022 | my garden | Holland, MI | |
| Nasturtium | Flower | [no information given] | Summer 2022 | HDL Seed Library | patio | I got these seeds last spring and planted them in little pots indoors, then moved them outside. The plants have gone crazy! So fun! |
| Nasturtium (Jewel Mix Trailing Variety) | Flower | [no information given] | Planted May, harvested August 2022 | HDL Seed Library | Holland, MI | Enjoyed by Hummingbirds. Leaves and flowers are spicy and delicious. |
| Nasturtium (Kaleidoscope Mix) | Flower | Direct seed ~2 weeks before last frost (can start indoors until you get a leaf or two before transplanting (newspaper pots work well for not disturbing root growth). | Planted April 2022, harvested throughout Jul/Aug/Sep | HDL Seed Library | Holland, MI | Plant a good foot apart--they grow A LOT. I grew in a container and each seed produced 4-ish foot vines that hung over the side. |
| Purple Alum | FLower | Full sun, depth 6 in, blooms [in] summer. Height 29-30 inches. | Fall 2021 | self | West Michigan | |
| Rose Campion | Flower | [no information given] | 6-Sep-22 | self | household border bed | |
| Sunflower, Dwarf Sungold | Flower | Press seeds 1/2 inch deep into loose soil. Plant seeds about 12 inches apart from one another. Water. Bloom season: mid-summer | [no information given] | Bentley Seeds (NY) | [no information given] | Perfect for growin in containers, planters, yards, and gardens--it will grow as big as it has room for. Extras from packet. |
| Sunflower, Giant Grey | Flower | Select a site in full sun. Sow seeds 1/2" deep, spacing them 2ft apart. Water as needed. | [no information given] | Earthly Goods (Indiana) | [no information given] | This fast growing flower produces huge yellow blossoms that will set seeds at the end of the growing season. Grows between 5' to 8' tall. Extras from packet. |
| Wisteria | Flower | [no information given] | 10/2/2022 | self | likely Holland, MI | Wisteria has been in my yard for about 7 years. |
| Zinnia (Yellow) | Flower | [no information given] | 22-Oct | friend's garden | flower bed | |
| Zinnia, "Cut and Come Again" | Flower | I started them indoors, then planted some outside and shared lots with friends and family. | Summer 2022 | my sister-in-law | likely Holland, MI | I love this variety of zinnias, but can never find them as seedlings in nursuries. I love having a "micro farm" by a big window beginning in late March! 🙂 |
| Zinnia, Giants of California (Mixed Color) | Flower | Sow 1/4" deep, 4-5" apart in sunny location after danger of sping frost, or, for earliest blooms, start seeds indoors 4 weeks before outdoor planting time. Thin seedlings when they are 2-4 inches in height with the final spacing of the plants 12" apart. Keep moist. Water freely during dry weather. | [no information given] | American Seed | [no information given] | 3ft tall, large, fully double dahlia type flowers bloom on sturdy branching plants. Excellent for borders and unequaled as cut flowers. Blooms all summer. Extras from packet. |
| Arugula | Fruit & Veg | Started in little containers in spring and planted outside in a large pot in late May. | Aug-22 | HDL Seed Library | pot on deck | I LOVE arugula! |
| Bean (Bush), Bobis D'Albenga | Fruit & Veg | 55 days to harvest. 1" deep, 5" apart, rows 15" apart. Sow 5/15-7/15), harvest when young. | mid-September, 2022 | Nature & Nurture Seeds, MI | Holland, MI | |
| Bean (Bush), Calima | Fruit & Veg | Soak seeds overnight. Plant after last frost. 7-14 days germination. 1/2 to 1" deep, need 8-12 hrs sun and 70-80 degrees. | 2022 | Baker Creek Seeds | Zeeland, MI | |
| Bean (Bush), Dragon's Tongue | Fruit & Veg | Bean with purple stripes --great for kids--easy grower--produces lots of beans per plant. Full sun, 1/2" - 1" deep, 70-88 [days]. | 2022 | Baker Creek Seeds | Zeeland, MI | |
| Bean (Bush), Provider | Fruit & Veg | Direct seed 1/4" deep, full sun | 9/25/2022 | HDL Seed Library | Holland, MI | Planted 2 seeds in 12qt container |
| Bean (Bush), Royal Burgundy | Fruit & Veg | Direct seed 1/4" deep, full sun | 9/25/2022 | HDL Seed Library | Holland, MI | Planted 2 seeds in 12qt container |
| Bean (Bush), Trilogy Mix | Fruit & Veg | Full sun | June-Aug 2022 | HDL Seed Library | Holland, MI | |
| Bean (Long), Chinese Red Noodle | Fruit & Veg | 1/2"-1" deep, 6" space. Full sun. About 80 days. Trellis. Pick pods at 12-18." | Jul-22 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | Holland City | |
| Bean (Pole), Kentucky Wonder | Fruit & Veg | Plant 1" deep, thin to 6." Plant in full sun along a fence or trellis. | 1-Sep-22 | HDL Seed Library | backyard | |
| Bean (Runner), Painted Lady | Fruit & Veg | 1/2" depth, 3" apart after frost. Climbing bean. | 21-Sep-22 | Shady Farms, Holland | organic; planted 10 ft away from Azvki pinto beans | |
| Bean, Provider | Fruit & Veg | Johnny's Seed | ||||
| Beans, Rattlesnake (Pole) | Fruit & Veg | Plant in full sun. Row spacing is 12". Plant 1" deep. Plant 4 seeds per foot. Thin to 6 inches. Plant can grow ip to 10 feet tall. | Aug-22 | High Mowing Organic Seeds | garden | Phaseolus Vulgaris |
| Cabbage, Nero di Toscana | Fruit & Veg | [no information given] | [no information given] | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | [no information given] | Extras from Pack |
| Canteloupe, Honey Rock | Fruit & Veg | Plant in a warm, sunny spot with rich, organic, well-drained soil. Can be direct-seeded or transplanted when soil warms to a temp above 70 degrees. plant 1"-2" deep in small mounds or hills. Thin to 2 per hill. | 2020 | DeBruyn Seed | Zeeland, MI | Melons do not transplant well if their roots are disturbed or soil/air temp not warm enough. Ripe when stem readily separates from fruit. |
| Canteloupe, Honeydew Green | Fruit & Veg | Plant in a warm, sunny spot with rich, organic, well-drained soil. Can be direct-seeded or transplanted when soil warms to a temp above 70 degrees. plant 1"-2" deep in small mounds or hills. Thin to 2 per hill. | 2020 | DeBruyn Seed | Zeeland, MI | Melons do not transplant well if their roots are disturbed or soil/air temp not warm enough. Ripe when stem readily separates from fruit. |
| Cucumber, Boston Pickling | Fruit & Veg | Plant 1/2" deep 18 inches apart after all danger of frost is passed. Needs abundant moisture, some shade in hot summer months. | unknown | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | Grown 12 inches away from an Ashley cucumber. Harvest frequently to encourage production. Excellent for pickling. Trellis growing saves space. | |
| Mustard Spinach, Tendergreen | Fruit & Veg | Sow 1/2 deep, part sun. | ||||
| Pak Choy | Fruit & Veg | Sow in double rows 10" apart, plant every 2 inches. Matures in 45 days, plant in early spring and again in late summer. | 9/2/2022 | Holland, MI | ||
| Pea, Lillan's Caseload | Fruit & Veg | 1" deep, 4" apart, full sun, trellis. [Grows] about 2-3' high. | Planted April, Harvested June 2022 | Baker Creek Seeds | Holland, MI [in town] | |
| Pea, Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow | Fruit & Veg | 1" deep, 2" apart in spring when soil temps reach 40-70 degrees. Grows to 5 ft. Germ 7-14 days. 65-75 days. | 2022 | Pinetree Garden Seed | Zeeland, MI | |
| Pea, Sugar Snap | Fruit & Veg | Planting Depth: 1/2 in Plant in early spring, full sun |
Planted April 2022/Harvested July | Livingston Seeds | Holland, MI | |
| Pepper, Ajvarski | Fruit & Veg | Start indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost date. Seeds sproud in 7-10 days. Peppers mature in 80 days. Pick when red, then roast. Needs full sun 8-12 hrs. | 2022 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | Holland, MI | |
| Pepper, Banana (Sweet) | Fruit & Veg | Harvest in or around August | [no information given] | Farmer's Market | [no information given] | |
| Pepper, Beaver Dam | Fruit & Veg | 1.5 feeet tall. Start seed March 8. Transplant when no danger of frost. | 2022 | Washtenaw Community College Seed LIbrary | ||
| Pepper, Doe Hill Orange (Sweet) | Fruit & Veg | Sow 1/4" down, start inside March 8. Transplant after frost. Full sun. | 2022 | [no information given] | ||
| Pepper, Leutschauer Paprika | Fruit & Veg | Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost date. Seeds sproud in 7-10 days. 85 days till maturity. Pick when red, then dry and grind for your own paprika. Needs full sun 8-12 hrs. | 2022 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | Holland, MI | |
| Pepper, Serrano (Hot) | Fruit & Veg | [no information given] | [no information given] | neighbor | [no information given] | |
| Pepper, Shishito Red | Fruit & Veg | Full sun. Stake. Start indoors March 8. Transplant after last 40 degree ngiht. | 2022 | Washtenaw Community College Seed Library | Good in containers. 100-1000 Scoville units. Very mild. Japanese. Eat green or red. |
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| Pepper, Wisconsin Lakes (Red) | Fruit & Veg | 14 days to germination. Plant 12"-24" apart, full sun. Sow 1/4" down. | 2022 | Washtenaw Community College Seed Library | Sweet Bell | |
| Pumpkin, stacking (White) | Fruit & Veg | [no information given] | 2021 | came from a side-of-the-road-type stand from my mom | [no information given] | Stacking variety |
| Squash (Summer), Golden Crookneck | Fruit & Veg | Start indoors or direct seed 1"-1.5" deep, full sun. Thin to 36" apart. If planting on mounds, sow 4-5 seeds 2"-3" apart and thin to 2 successful plants per hill. | DeBruyn Seed | Zeeland, MI | Can be harvested when rind is tender and before seeds have developed. Best when harvested at 5"-6" long. | |
| Squash (Winter), Acorn | Fruit & Veg | Start plants indoors, 3 seeds per 3" pot. Sow 1" deep, sunny window. Thin out weak sprout to allow strong plant. Use sandy fertile soil. 3' x 3' area after last frost. | Sep-22 | Boeve Farms | Holland, MI | |
| Squash (Winter), Delicata | Fruit & Veg | [no information given] | fall 2021 (but test germinated one 9/22) | daughter's garden | likely Holland, MI | I LOVE delicata squash! It is my favorite squash! Not planted near any other squash varieties. |
| Tomatillo, Purple | Fruit & Veg | [no information given] | 8/10/2022 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | Holland, MI | Grown 20ft away from Rio Grande Tomatillo crop. |
| Tomatillo, Rio Grande | Fruit & Veg | [no information given] | 8/20/2022 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | Holland, MI | Grown 20ft away from Purple Tomatillo crop. |
| Tomato, "Lake Mac Monsters" | Fruit & Veg | In 2020, a yellow candy currant plant produced a red tomato. We planted the seeds & got the best cherry tomatoes ever! & they're green. They're a cross between yellow candies & something else. We have named them "Lake Mac Monsters," but they're only 3/4" | ||||
| Tomato, Amish Paste | Fruit & Veg | Full sun, 7-14 days to germination, 75-90 degrees F | 2022 | Baker Creek Seeds | Zeeland, MI | giant blocky Roma-type tomato |
| Tomato, Black Cherry | Fruit & Veg | [no information given] | 2022 | HDL Seed Library | Grand Rapids, MI | |
| Tomato, Brandywine | Fruit & Veg | Start indoors in a warm, well-lit area 6-8 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Sow 2 seeds 1/4" deep into each container. Transplant 24" apart. | 2020 | DeBruyn Seed | Heirloom variety. Light rosy pink beefsteak. | |
| Tomato, German Pink | Fruit & Veg | Start indoors 6-10 weeks before last frost. After frost, transplant 18-24 inches apart. Needs full sun. | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | Grown 12-18 inches away from cherry tomatoes. Big pink tomatoes perfect for canning, freezing, and slicing. |
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| Tomato, Stupice | Fruit & Veg | Start 6-8 weeks before last frost date. 60-65 days till maturity. 2 oz. fruit. Can get tall, so support [the] vines. Cold tolerant. | 2022 | Tomato Growers Supply Company | Holland, MI | Grown 10-15 ft away from a crop of Tasty Treat, Ultra Sweet variety of tomato. |
| Tomato, Yellow Candy Currant | Fruit & Veg | HDL Seed Library 2019 | HAve grown 4 years in a row. | |||
| Turnip, Purple Top White Globe | Fruit & Veg | [no information given] | [no information given] | Ferry-Morse | backyard | |
| Watermelon, Early Moonbeam | Fruit & Veg | Plant outside early June. Keep moist until germination--11-15 days. Direct Sun. Dark stripes when ripe (at least for me!) | 9/26/2022 | Heirloom | Holland, MI | Small-ish! |
| Watermelon, Yamato Cream | Fruit & Veg | sow 0.5-1" | 8/20/2022 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | Holland, MI | |
| Zucchini, Dark Star | Fruit & Veg | Sow early June 1/2-1in deep, 3in apart. 4-10 days to germ. 55 days to maturity. Do very well in full sun--still [as of] 10/28 producing little ones! | August/Sept 2022 | Nature Nurture Seeds, MI | Holland, MI | If you turn your back on them for a second they get HUGE. Produce early and OFTEN. |
| Coriander (Cilantro) | Herb | Plant 1/4", part sun, sandy soil | Aug-22 | self | likely Holland, MI | |
| Dill | Herb | [no information given] | 8/29/2022 | neighbor | pot on deck | I love dill and am excited to share! |
| Dill | Herb | [no information given] | 9/21/2022 | Ferry-Morse | Fennville, MI | |
| Sage, Broad Leaf | Herb | [no information given] | [no information given] | Ferry-Morse | Holland, MI | USDA organic |
Leftover Donations from 2022:
These were taken off the shelves because of overstock, because the chance to start them indoors had passed, or because they were donated too late in the season. They are no longer than a year old.
Seed Name |
Type |
Growing Instructions |
| Milkweed | Flower | Local perennial; plant in spring; full sun. |
| Morning Glory, Blue | Flower | soak in water overnight, direct seed 1/2" deep, full sun. Needs trellising. |
| Nasturtium, Kaleidoscope Mix | Flower | Direct seed 2 weeks before last frost, 1/2-1" deep, 8-12" apart. Edible annual. Leftover 2022 featured seed. |
| Trumpet Vines | Flower | Soak seeds 24 hrs; store in bags filled with damp plant starter mix in the refrigerator for two months. Start outdoors after danger of frost, 1/4" deep. |
| Bean, Trilogy Mix (Bush) | Fruit & Veg | Direct seed, 1/2" deep, full sun. Leftover 2022 featured seed. |
| Chard, Bright Lights | Fruit & Veg | Direct seed, 1/2" deep, part sun. Leftover 2022 featured seed. |
| Cucumber, Boston Pickling | Fruit & Veg | Direct seed or start indoors, 1/2" deep, full sun. Leftover 2022 One Seed, One State choice. |
| Cucumber, Green FInger | Fruit & Veg | Direct seed or start indoors 1/2" deep, transplant seedlings 12-14" apart; full sun |
| Eggplant, unknown | Fruit & Veg | ? |
| Melon, Kajari | Fruit & Veg | Start indoors 1/2" deep, transplants seedlings 18" apart into slightly sandy, rich, well-drained soil; full sun. |
| Okra, Jing Orange | Fruit & Veg | soak seeds for 24 hours. start indoors, 1/2-3/4" deep, transplant 18" apart, full sun. Prefers warm conditions. |
| Okra, Okinawa Pink | Fruit & Veg | soak seeds for 24 hours. start indoors, 1/2-3/4" deep, transplant 18" apart, full sun. Prefers warm conditions. |
| Okra, Red Mystery | Fruit & Veg | soak seeds for 24 hours. start indoors, 1/2-3/4" deep, transplant 18" apart, full sun. Prefers warm conditions. |
| Pepper, Cali Wonder (Sweet) | Fruit & Veg | start indoors, 1/4" deep, full sun. Transplant seedinglings 12"-18" apart. |
| Pepper, Golden Belle (Sweet) | Fruit & Veg | start indoors, 1/4" deep, full sun. Transplant seedinglings 12"-18" apart. |
| Pepper, Jimmy Nardello Italian | Fruit & Veg | red frying pepper; start indoors, 1/4" deep. Transplant May-June, full sun. Needs staking. |
| Pepper, Padron (Hot) | Fruit & Veg | Start seeds 8 weeks prior to planting outdoors. Set plants 12"-18" apart. Pick when fruit is 1.5-2" long. |
| Rhubarb | Fruit & Veg | Can be started in containers or directly seeded into garden. Plant when soil is at least 50 degrees (late spring). Plant 3 in. apart 1/2" deep, in part to full sun. Keep moist. Can harvest after 2nd year. |
| Squash, Butternut | Fruit & Veg | Start indoors or direct seed; full sun. |
| Squash, Spaghetti | Fruit & Veg | Direct seed, 1" deep, full sun. |
| Tomatillo, Purple Blush | Fruit & Veg | start indoors, 1/4" deep, full sun |
| Tomato, Black Cherry | Fruit & Veg | start indoors, 1/4" deep, full sun |
| Tomato, Black Krim | Fruit & Veg | start indoors, 1/4" deep, full sun |
| Tomato, Cherokee Purplse | Fruit & Veg | start indoors, 1/4" deep, full sun; Deep purple-pink beefsteak variety, very large sized-fruit. |
| Tomato, Copia | Fruit & Veg | start indoors, 1/4" deep, full sun. |
| Tomato, Pantano Romanesco | Fruit & Veg | start indoors, 1/4" deep, full sun |
| Tomato, Stupice | Fruit & Veg | start indoors, 1/4" deep, full sun |
| Watermelon, Blacktail Mountain | Fruit & Veg | Start indoors, 1/2-1" deep; transplant seedlings 3ft apart when weather is very warm; full sun. |
| Gourd, Birdhouse | Ornamental | Soak overnight before starting indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, 1" deep. Full sun. 10-16ft spread. Not edible. |
