Veterinary Nurses

BEANS
Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris 

Alabama Blackeyed Butterbean

A delicious Alabama heirloom butterbean. This bean is quite vigorous and will need trellising. Does well in extreme heat and drought conditions. Technically a lima bean, this creamy white bean is traditionally grown in Alabama and referred to there as a butterbean. 

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: 1-1 ½ inch
Seeds per hole: 1-3
Height: 60-96 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 60-85 days

Greasy Grits Beans 

Old Appalachian and mountain folk heirloom that used to be common in much of the Midwest and South. The Greasy Grits bean has recently been rediscovered and is highly sought after and celebrated by foodies, chefs, and nostalgic gardeners alike. A signature smooth, shiny sheen to the bean pods earned them the name “greasy,” but the superior nutty, mellow, umami flavor is what keeps Greasy Grits the king of Appalachian heirloom beans.

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: 1/2-1 inch
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 90 days

BERRY 

Huckleberry Garden

Scientific Name: Solanum melanocerasum

The garden huckleberry is native to Africa and is a solanaceous berry in the tomato family. The berries mature to a dull black color and should be slightly soft to the touch; at this point the berries are perfect to eat and quite tasty. The truly spectacular flavor of these berries is revealed when the berries are cooked and sweetened; this brings out a fruity, blackberry-like flavor that is simply sublime. 

When to plant: Spring 
Seed Depth: 1/8" in
Sunlight: 6-12 hours of sun 
Days to Maturity: 75 days

BROCCOLI 
Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica

Waltham 29 Broccoli
Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica

Known for producing large heads and long stalks, this longtime favorite is excellent for cooking fresh or freezing. The 4-6" dark blue-green heads are arrayed with side shoots.

When to plant: Spring, Fall
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 24-30 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 70-75 days

BROCCOLI 
Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

Groninger Brussels Sprouts

Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

Groninger Brussels Sprouts are an ideal choice for beginners. Groningers can handle light frosty weather and will improve in flavor. The best weather for planting is in midsummer for fall harvest. 
When to Plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: ¼ to ½ inch
Seed per hole: 3 seeds
Height: 2-3 feet
Sun light: Full sun
Day to Maturity: 80-100 days

CARROTS
Scientific Name: Daucus carota
 

Cosmic Purple Carrot

Stunning roots with deep purple skin and orange flesh. These tapered roots steal the show in salads with their extraordinary color combination and sweet flavor with a bit of spice!
 

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
Seeds per hole: pinch
Height: 4-8 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 70 days

Danvers 126 Half Long Carrot

The original Danvers Half Long dates back to the 1870s. The strain "126" was improved in the 1940s. The old standard American carrot, adaptable and dependable.
 

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
Seeds per hole: pinch
Height: 4-8 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 75 days

CUCUMBERS
Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus

Boston Pickling Cucumber

This Boston Pickling Cucumber is great for pickling and can be harvested when they grow 3 to 7 inches. It is crispy and flavorful. Harvest often to make room to grow more.  
 

When to plant: Summer
Seed depth: ½”
Seed per hole: 2-3
Height: 3-7 inches
Sun light: Full sun
Day to maturity: 50-60 days

Dar Cucumber

The plants are of bush habit, usually running no more than 18" or so, making them superior for small gardens, containers, or anywhere space is tight.
 

When to plant: Summer
Seed Depth: ½ inch
Seeds per hole: 3-4
Height: 12 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 60 days

FLOWERS

American Legion Poppy
Scientific name: Papaver somniferum

This Flanders poppy grew in Europe in World War I, and the name “American Legion” honors the soldiers who died. Bright red blooms cover plants. Grows and blooms very easily.

When to plant: Spring, Fall
Seed Depth:¼  inch
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 12-18 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 65-85 days
Attracts: Bees

Arikara Sunflower
Scientific name: Helianthus annuus

This beautiful bright yellow flower with black center will give you an enjoyable time in your garden. The seeds were used by the Arikara nation in North Dakota. This flower needs full sun, rich soil, and moderately moist soil, and to start planting indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost.

When to Plant: Spring
Seed Depth: ½ inch
Seed per hole: 2-3 seeds
Height: 10 to 12 inches
Sun light: Full sun
Day to Maturity: 55 - 75 days
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, and Birds

Baby Orange Nasturtium
Scientific name: Ropaeolum minus

A cute mini nasturtium! This compact plant features small, dark leaves and vibrant orange flowers, making it a fantastic choice for pot plant production. Its bright blooms and neat size are perfect for adding a splash of color to any space, whether on your porch, patio, or indoor garden.

When to Plant: Spring
Seed Depth: ½ - 1 inch
Sun light: 6-8 hr a day
Day to Maturity: 50-60 days

Baby Rainbow Stock
Scientific name: 

The dual-toned blooms of Baby Rainbow stocks rest delicately atop compact foliage. These edible, pastel blooms will fill your garden with a lovely clove-like fragrance. This dwarf 'spray-type' stock is a perfect choice for containers, landscape design, and cottage-style gardens.

When to Plant: Spring
Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
Sun light: 8-12 hours
Day to Maturity: 7-14 days
 

Catmint Dark Blue Panther
Scientific name: Nepeta subsessilis

The Dark Blue Panther Catmint, also known as Japanese Catmint, is native to Japan. The plant is an excellent pollinator, attracting bees, butterflies, hummingbirds (and as the name suggests, Cats!). This Catmint grows from seed to bloom within the first year, grows upright, and has a stunning fragrance.  The plant works well in either beds or as the centerpiece within planters.  This flower is rather hardy and can even survive in rockier soils, making it an excellent choice for planting where other flowers fail to grow. 

When to plant: Spring
Seed Depth: surface sow
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 12-18 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Days to Maturity: 10-12 weeks (or within the 1st year)
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds

Chocolate Daisy
Scientific name: Berlandiera lyrata

An easy-to-grow native wild flower with darling yellow blooms that smell of hot cocoa, especially strong in the early morning hours. The stamens of the flower are edible and taste faintly of chocolate! Various medicinal uses of this plant have been documented among Native American communities.
When to plant: Spring, Fall
Seed Depth: surface sow
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 1-1 ½ feet 
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 60 days
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Green Lacewings, Ladybugs, Moths, and Praying Mantises

Crackerjack Mix Marigold
Scientific name: Tagetes erecta

This giant African type is popular with gardeners cost to cost. Big double blooms come in shades of lemon yellow to deep orange.

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: ¼ inch
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 30 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 75-90
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Beneficial Pollinators, and Predatory Insects

Floral Days Morning Dew Viola
Scientific name: Viola s wittrockiana

A dainty and delightful pansy, with starkly contrasted, bi-colored petals of lemon yellow and plum purple. These cold-hardy plants reach just 8 inches in height, making them an ideal choice for containers, hanging baskets, beds, borders and more.
 

When to Plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: surface sow
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 8 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 85 days
Attracts: Butterflies

Grandiflora Mix Salpiglossis
Scientific name: Zinnia elegans

Also known as “Painted Tongue,” large petunia-like blooms are splashed with vibrant purple-pinks and yellows. These pretty flowers are native to southern Chile and are related to nicotiana.

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 12-15 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 45-60 days
Attracts: Bees and Butterflies

Livingstone Daisy Pastel Mix
Scientific Name: Dorotheanthus bellidiformis

It is annual flower and easy to grow. This Daisy will give your garden colorful pleasantness. This flower is native from South Africa and named by Dr. David Livingstone who traveled in South Africa in the 1800s. They like slightly dry and well drained soil. 
When to plant: Fall, Spring
Seed depth: Surface sow
Seed per hole: 3-4
Height: 4-6 inches
Sun light: Full sun
Day to maturity: 30 days
Attracts: Bees and Butterflies

Pink Dandelion 
Scientific Name: Taraxacum pseudoroseum

 A darling little wildflower from central Asia, pink dandelion is a much less prolific relative of the common yellow dandelion. Leaves, roots, and blooms of pink dandelion are edible; they are slightly less bitter than the common yellow dandelion. The 1-2 inch blooms are pink with a lemon-cream center.
 

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed depth: 1/8" in
Seed per hole: 2-3
Height: 6-9" inches
Sun light: 4-6 hours of sun
Day to maturity: 40-60 days
Attracts: Bees and Butterflies

Rosea Baby's Breath
Scientific Name: Gypsophila elegans

A charming variety known for its delicate, soft, pale pink flowers that create a frothy, cloud-like appearance. It features airy clusters of blooms on slender stems, making it ideal for borders, floral arrangements, and cottage gardens. Its graceful presence and subtle color add a touch of elegance to any garden.

When to plant: 
Seed depth: 
Seed per hole: 
Height: 18-24 inches
Sun light: Full Sun
Day to maturity: 
Attracts: 

Strawflower Tall Double Mix
Scientific Name: Helichrysum bracteatum

Mixed of red, purple, yellow, orange, brown, rose, white and more colorful flower. This Australian native flower is popular for dried and fresh bouquets. Need well drained soil and can be started indoors 6-8 weeks to transfer outdoor before the last frost date.
When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed depth: Sow in place
Seed per hole: 2
Height: 24-36 inches
Sun light: Full sun
Day to maturity: 70-84
Attracts: Butterflies, bees, and hoverflies

Super Beaconsfield Pansy
Scientific name: Viola x wittrockiana

Wildly illuminating purple and white petals make this Swiss giant type pansy glow in the garden. Gorgeous edible blooms on this classic pansy of yesteryear!

When to plant: Spring
Seed Depth: surface sow
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 8-10 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 85 days
Attracts: Butterflies

HERBS

*All are great for attracting pollinators*
 

Bouquet Dill
Scientific name: Anethum graveolens

Very aromatic and produces lots of flavorful leaves and seeds. Great companion to most plants and foods.
 

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 12-24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 65 days

Broad Leaf Sage
Scientific name: Salvia officinalis

Used in Europe and America to flavor many meats, stuffings, vinegars, and more! Fragrant leaves are also used in potpourri. 

When to plant: Spring
Seed Depth: surface sow
Seeds per hole: 3-5
Height: 20 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 80 days

Cinnamon Basil
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum

This easy to grow herb tests spicy and sweet. People use it for baking, pastas, and salad. Need moderately rich and moist soil to grow well. It is known as Mexican spice basil. 
 

When to plant: Late spring, Summer
Seed depth: 1/4 inches
Seed per hole: 2
Height: 18 inches to 2 ft 6 inches
Sun light: Full sun
Day to maturity: 68 days

Common Chives
Scientific name: Allium schoenoprasum

Wonderful, mild onion flavor. These long, thin chives are excellent in many meals; great raw or cooked. Lavender flowers.
 

When to plant: Spring, Fall
Seed Depth: ⅛ inch
Seeds per hole: 10-15
Height: 10-15 inches
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Days to Maturity: 90 days

Genovese Basil
Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum

This Italian basil is one of the most aromatic of all basils. Gorgeous, large green leaves on 18-24" plants. A must for any kitchen garden. It is best known for its use in pesto.
 

When to plant: Spring
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 16-18 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 65-75 days

Giant of Italy Parsley
Scientific name: Petroselinum crispum

A very large Italian strain of parsley with great flavor. Perfect for sauces!
 

When to plant: Early Spring, Fall
Seed Depth: surface sow
Seeds per hole: 3-4
Height: 8-12 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 70-90 days

Lavender
Scientific name: Lavadula vera

Famous for fragrance, the lavender-colored blossoms are used in potpourris, soaps, etc.
 

When to plant: Spring
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 20-24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 90-200 days

Lemon Balm
Scientific Name: Melissa officinalis

Lemon Balm is a perennial and lemon flavored and fragrance herb. It is from the mint family and people use it for cooking, tea, and medical use. It has small white flowers and is an easy to grow plant.  
 

When to plant: Late spring
Seed depth: Surface Sow
Seed per hole: 2-3
Height: 2 ft 
Sun light: 8-12 hours of Sun
Day to maturity: 70 days

Mountain Mint
Scientific name: Pycnanthemum pilosum

This top pollinator favorite is easy to grow from seed and to care for. It’s loaded with nectar so the subtly spotted flowers hum with life. Because of its strong smell, mammals won’t bother it, yet it’s a delight in the gardens because simply brushing this plant will release a beautiful mint aroma.

When to plant: Spring
Seed Depth: surface sow
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 24-36 inches
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Days to Maturity: sprouts in 10-14 days

Rosemary
Scientific name: Rosmarina officinalis

Small evergreen shrub covered with needle-like aromatic leaves and a myriad of tiny pink or blue flowers in summer. The dark green leaves may be used fresh or dried. Flowers are beloved by bees
 

When to plant: Spring
Seed Depth: barely cover
Seeds per hole: 3-4 
Height: 3 feet
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity:180-360 (sprouts in 14-28 days)

Slo-Bolt Cilantro
Scientific name: Coriandrum sativum

Great flavor, yet slower to bolt. Fresh leaves best harvested before flowering.
 

When to plant: Spring, Fall
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 24-36 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 45-60 days

Thyme
Scientific name: Thymus vulgaris

Small, rounded leaves along woody stems are very aromatic and flavorful. A delightful culinary herb that balances and enhances any dish. Not winter hardy but grows well in containers.
 

When to Plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: surface sow
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 6-12 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 70 days

Vulgare Oregano
Scientific name: Origanum vulgare

This is a beautiful and delicious Italian flavoring herb. Can also be used for medicinal purposes. Great for Italian and Greek cooking.
 

When to plant: Spring
Seed Depth: surface sow
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 1-2 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 90-200 days (sprouts in 7-14 days)

LEAFY GREENS

CABBAGE

Bok Choy Purple Lady
Scientific Name: Brassica rapa sub chinensis

This sweet and rich flavor Bok Choy will be perfect for frying, grilling, or making salads. You can enjoy dark purple leaves with lime green stems in your garden in cool spring or fall. 
 

When to plant: Spring, Fall
Seed depth: 1/4"
Seed per hole: 1-2
Height: 5-7 inches
Sun light: full sun, partial shade
Day to maturity: 45 days

Milk Bok Choy
Scientific Name: Brassica rapa sub.chinensis

Ivory-white, sweet-flavored stems against forest green foliage make for a stunning contrast of colors. But it’s the flavor and juicy texture that really make Baby Milk bok choy is a show-stopper! Bok choy also ranks at the top of the charts for nutrient density, rated healthier even than spinach and broccoli. 

When to plant: Spring
Seed depth: 1/4"
Sun light: 4-6 hrs a day 
Day to maturity: 30 days

KALE

Blue Curled Scotch Kale

Low, compact plants with finely curled, bluish-green leaves. Usually stands winter weather with some protection. Good cooked or fresh in salads. Grows best in cool weather.
When to plant: Spring, Fall, Winter

Seed Depth: ¼ inch
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 12-16 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 55 days

LETTUCE

Henderson's Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce

Very flavorful and superb quality. This is one of the most popular leaf lettuce varieties on the market. Its frilled crumpled leaves are crisp, tender, and very flavorful. The crisp leaves are perfect for salads and garnishes.
 

When to plant: Spring, Fall
Seed Depth: ¼ inch
Seeds per hole: pinch
Height: 9-15 inches
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Days to Maturity: 45 days

May Queen Lettuce

This delicate butterhead is the crowned jewel of the heirloom garden. Tender, yellow hearts are gently blushed rose, and the leaves are ethereally soft with the buttery sweet flavor signature of an old-fashioned European butterhead type.
 

When to plant: Spring, Fall
Seed Depth: ¼ inch
Seeds per hole: pinch
Height: 2-10 inches
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Days to Maturity: 50 days

SPINACH

Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach

This is an old standard. It's a large, spreading spinach that has dark green, savoyed curled leaves. The yield is good, and it is slow to bolt.
 

When to plant: Spring, Fall, Winter
Seed Depth: 1/2 inch
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 10-12 inches
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Days to Maturity: 40-50 days

Purple Kohlrabi Micro-greens

Mild, sweet, flavor similar to other Brassicas. Purple Kohlrabi produces a lovely Micro-Green with stunning purple stems!

Seeds per tray: 1-2 tsp
Height: 1-3 inches
Days to Harvest: 5-14 days

Waltham 29 Broccoli Micro-greens

Waltham 29 Broccoli is a non-GMO & heirloom variety that's perfect for both sprouting & microgreens.

Temp: 60 degrees (fahrenheit) 
Seeds per tray: 4 tsp
Days to Harvest: 7-14 days

Beet Micro-greens

Detroit Dark Red Beets grow into gorgeous, tender Micro-Greens, with deep red shoots topped with lovely leaves - some red and some green with red veins.

Seeds per tray: 2-3 tsp
Days to Harvest: 5-14 days

Slow Bolt Arugula Micro-greens

Perhaps the most popular salad green known to humankind, Arugula is a major ingredient in salad mixes around the world! Now you can have it's mild peppery flavor anytime you want it in the form of a Micro-Green.

Soak?: No 
Seeds per tray: 9g
Days to Harvest: 6-8 days

Mizunna Micro-greens

An exceedingly easy to grow Micro-Green, Mizuna is very flavorful. It is fairly mild as a Micro-Green, compared to its mature flavor (when grown in the garden). Though you won't see much of them, the garden plant has unique and beautiful leaves. We have used it in some of our mixes for many years.

Seeds per tray: 1-2 tsp
Soak?: No
Days to Harvest: 5-14 days

Florida Broadleaf Mustard Micro-greens

The fine, flavorful leaves of Florida Broadleaf can be used fresh in salads and sandwiches or cooked for greens. Mustard is eaten because its zippy leaves are high in nutrients! Widely adapted and vigorously productive, this mustard garden seed produces large plants with tender cream-colored midribs.

When to plant: Spring, Fall
Height: 4-5 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun

Georgia Southern Collard Micro-greens

Georgia Southern Collard Microgreen is a very flavorful and crisp microgreen that is a gourmet salad favorite! Georgia Southern Collard microgreen is used like sprouts, as a garnish, gourmet salad, or sprinkled over entrées. This microgreen variety has a cabbage-like flavor with a crisp flesh and a slightly bitter taste with a sweet aftertaste. Mix Georgia Southern Collard with other microgreens to make custom salads. 

When to plant: Spring
Seed Depth: 1/4 inch 
Days to Maturity: 13 days

Blue Dwarf Curled Vates Kale Microgreens

A robust and substantial microgreen. Vates Blue Scotch Curled kale has a mild spinach flavor, making it a great micro or baby salad green. Fast and easy to grow"like most brassicas"this kale is a great choice as a base for any microgreen salad.

Soak?: No
Seeds per tray: 1 oz
Days to Harvest: 8-12 days

Golden Acre Cabbage Microgreens

Our Golden Acre Cabbage Microgreen is extra flavorful, mild, slightly sweet, and tender, plus up to 5x more nutritious than mature cabbages! Get your daily boost of vitamins and antioxidants with these nutrient-rich microgreens, as they support the immune system, and bones, and neutralize free radicals. Use them in wraps, salads, smoothies, soups, and more—the possibilities are endless!

Days to Harvest: 6-14 days

China Rose Radish Microgreens

Outstanding spicy kick that's a great addition to a salad or on top of a sandwich. If you like to eat radishes in your salads, you'll fall in love with our China Rose Radish Microgreens!

Soak?: Yes, 4-6 hr 
Seeds per tray: 1 oz
Days to Harvest: 6-10 days

PEAS
Scientific Name: Pisum sativum

California Black-Eyed Pea

An old standard variety with vigorous, high-yielding vines. Thomas Jefferson grew Blackeye peas in the 1770s.  Originating in Africa, cowpeas are easy to grow and are very popular in the South. A very ancient crop. The vines also produce excellent “greens” for cooking!
 

When to plant: Spring
Seed Depth: 1/2 to 1 inch
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 70 days

Lincoln Garden Pea

An old-time pea introduced in 1908. High-yielding and tasty, this pea does better than many in warmer weather. The tightly-filled pods are easy to shell, and compact vines are a good choice for small gardens.
 

When to plant: Spring, Fall, Winter
Seed Depth: 1 inch
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Height: 24-30 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 60-65 days

PEPPERS
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum

Anaheim Hot Pepper

The Anaheim Chili Pepper is a mild to medium heirloom chili pepper that is commonly used in Mexican, and other spicy dishes. It is large, colorful, and tasty.
 

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: ¼ inch
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Height: 18-24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 80 days

Cayenne Long Thin Hot Pepper

Peppers are hot and turn from green to brilliant red when mature. Plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A perfect pepper for seasoning when dried.
 

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: ¼ inch
Seeds per hole:1-2
Height: 24-36 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 85 days

Mini Bell Pepper Mix

The 2-inch mini bell peppers are an old Ohio family heirloom. We love these little peppers for snacking, stuffing or pickling. Plants produce an abundance of red, yellow, and chocolate orbs, easy to grow and so rewarding.
 

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: ¼ inch
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 15 inches 
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 60 days

Shishito Pepper

A favorite old Japanese variety which produces 3 inches long, slightly wrinkled fruit that is perfect for making tempura or other traditional recipes. Fruit is emerald green in color, ripening to red, and mildly flavored with just a bit of spice.
 

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: ¼ inch
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 60 to 65 days

SQUASH
Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo

Butternut Waltham Squash

Scientific Name: Cucurbita maschata

The undisputed king of all butternut squash, the "Waltham Butternut" is an heirloom and a 1970 All-American Selections winner; a familiar staple of classic American cooking.
When to plant: Spring
Seed Depth: ½ -1 inch
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Height: 10-12 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 85-100 days

Zucchini Black Beauty Squash

Bush type plant produces high yields of straight dark green zucchini squash. The outer surface is very smooth. Best when harvested when squash is 8" long.
 

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: ½ -1 inch
Seeds per hole: 1-2
Height: 24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 50-65 days

TOMATOES
Scientific Name: Lycopersicum esculentum
 

Black Cherry Tomato

This is the first black cherry tomato that has the classic tomato flavor. Perfect for salads, gourmet dishes, vegetable platters, shish-kebobs, or just eating fresh right off the vine.
 

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: ⅛ inch
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 72-84 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 60-90 days

Bonny Best Tomato

Old favorite, introduced in 1908, Bonny Best boasts 6-8 oz. smooth, bright scarlet globes that are flavorful, solid and meaty. Popular for home and market gardens.
 

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: ⅛ inch
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 36-60 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 75 days

Orange Hat Tomato 

 Like all micro dwarf tomatoes, this is a really fun one to grow, and is perfect for containers or tiny spaces. It even grows well indoors under grow lights. Enjoy fresh tomatoes in the dead of winter! 
 

When to plant: Summer
Seed Depth: ⅛ inch
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 55-65 days

Raspberry Lyanna Tomato

Simply stunning raspberry-pink fruit of medium size. Firm flesh is very sweet and richly flavored. It is almost free of imperfections, making it ideal for marketing.
 

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seed Depth: ⅛ inch
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 36-60 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 75-85 days

WATERMELON
Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus
 

Crimson Sweet Watermelon

Scientific Name: Citrullus Vulgaris 

Crisp and sweet, medium-red flesh, mild flavor. A good producing type that is still quite popular. 
 

When to plant: Spring
Seed Depth: ½ -1 inch
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 72-96 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 85 days

Sugar Baby Watermelon

The most popular icebox-sized melon among gardeners! They have a sweet, deep, red flesh.
 

When to plant: Spring
Seed Depth: ½ -1 inch
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 15-24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 75-80 days

WILD FLOWERS

*All are great for attracting pollinators*
 

Butterfly Weed Milkweed
Scientific name: Asclepias tuberosa

This bushy, 1-2 ft. perennial is prized for its large, flat-topped clusters of bright orange flowers. When grown from seed, it takes 2-3 years to flowers. Once established it will continue to expand each year.
When to plant: Spring
Seeds per hole: pinch
Height: 12-24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 2-3 years
 

Lance-leaf Coreopsis
Scientific name: Coreopsis lanceolata

The bright yellow, daisy-like flowers are about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and bloom singly on a long stem.
 

When to plant: Spring, Summer
Seeds per hole: pinch
Height: 12-24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 90-120 days
 

Nodding Onion
Scientific name: Allium cernuum

Nodding Onion is stunning to have in gardens because of its unique flowers. A ball of star-like flowers forms on each stem, tending to bend downward.
 

When to plant: Summer
Seeds per hole: 2-3
Height: 8-18 inches
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Days to Maturity: approx. 60 days
 

Prairie Blazing Star
Scientific name: Liatris pycnostachya

It makes a beautiful cut flower. It has grass-like leaves with a purple tufted flower head. Sometimes grown as an ornamental.
When to plant: Summer
Seeds per hole: 3-4
Height: 30-48 inches
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Days to Maturity: 20-25 days

Purple Coneflower
Scientific name: Echinacea purpurea

The flowers are a golden red to purple. Coneflowers have been known to treat rattlesnake bites, bee stings, headaches, toothaches, and sort throats.
 

When to plant: Summer, Fall
Seeds per hole: 3-4 
Height: 40-48 inches
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Days to Maturity: 1-2 years

Purple Prairie Clover
Scientific Name: Dalea purpurea

The purple flower blooms bottom to top and attracts pollinators even though it does not have noticeable fragrance. This plant can grow medium to dry soil. 
 

When to plant: Spring, summer
Seed per hole: 2-3
Height: 3 inches 
Sun light: Full sun

Rose Milkweed
Scientific name: Asclepias incarnata

Also known as Red Milkweed, Marsh Milkweed, or Swamp Milkweed. This flower has a vanilla fragrance with large rosy pink flowers.
 

When to plant: Summer
Seeds per hole: 3-4
Height: 30-48 inches
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Days to Maturity: 40-50 days

Royal Catchfly
Scientific name: Silene regia

The scarlet, trumpeting flowers beckon to all the hummingbirds in the area, as well as Black Swallowtails. Smaller insects fall prey to the “catch” part of this plant: the stems and leaves are sticky. Royal Catchfly is rare due to loss of prairie habitat and is endangered in some states but is relatively easy to grow. The bloom period is June-August for this excellent garden plant.
 

When to plant: Fall
Germination Code: C(60)
Seeds per hole: a pinch
Height: 24-48 inches 
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Days to Maturity: may bloom in the first year, but it is more likely they will not bloom until the 2nd or 3rd year
Attracts: hummingbirds, butterflies

Tennessee Coneflower
Scientific name: Echinacea tennesseensis

Recently removed from the federal endangered species list! Flat, pastel pink flowers with green and burgundy centers, and follow the sun like sunflowers.
 

When to plant: Summer
Seeds per hole: 3-4
Height: 12-24 inches
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Days to Maturity: 2-3 years

White Prairie Clover
Scientific name: Dalea candida

Bright, white flowers start growing at the base of a cylindrical cone, and continue to wrap upwards as the season progresses. This perennial thrives in full or partial sun and drier soils. White Prairie Clover’s blooming season is June through September. Bees, birds, and butterflies are all fans of the Prairie Clover and will be attracted to the plant. The Prairie Clover is deer resistant.
 

When to plant: Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Germination Code: A, I, J
Seeds per hole: a pinch
Height: 12-24 inches 
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Days to Maturity: germinate in 14-30 days, spends the first year developing a deep roots system
Attracts: bees, butterflies, beetles, moths, wasps, and birds

Whorled Milkweed
Scientific name: Asclepias verticillata

The flower has greenish-white flowers and "whorled" leaves. *Can be toxic to livestock*
 

When to plant: Summer
Seeds per hole: 3-4 
Height: 12-24 inches 
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Days to Maturity: germinate in 10-15 days, but flowers don't come in until the second year of growth