Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

The Fresno Chili Pepper is a fun one to follow as it grows. The immature green fruit starts out pointing upward, and has a green, grassy flavor with mild heat. As the color changes through orange to bright red, the fruit hangs down, and the flavor changes to smoky and fruity with a bit more heat than a Jalapeño. These 3" tapered peppers are large enough to stuff, and small enough to pickle. Traditionally used to liven up ceviche, but it’s okay to grill that fish instead and make tacos topped with Fresno chili sauce. Excellent for roasting on the BBQ - or even pickling.

• High yields
• Smoky, fruity flavor
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 2"-3"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 2,500-10,000/medium
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24"apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-80 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

The edible ornamental Firecracker Pepper sends showy clusters of 1" tapered fruit up and out, like a Roman candle, producing bursts of white, green, lavender, yellow, orange, and red, as it moves into full ripeness. When you get past the sensation that you’ve just eaten a flare, you’ll taste some fruitiness. Adds a sparkle of color and spiciness to any dish or marinade.

• High yields
• Edible ornamental
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 1/2"-1"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 80,000-100,000/hot
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 80-120 days 

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

The Yellow Devil’s Tongue pepper plants produce legions of 2"-3" tapered fruits that wrinkle and ripen from light green to bright yellow to golden yellow, and have a sweet, citrusy flavor. If you’re tempted to set your own tongue ablaze and have idle hands, push up some daisies and plant this pepper. Makes a scorching hot sauce or wicked pickles.

• High yields
• Sweet, citrusy flavor
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
• Pepper length: 2"-3"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 300,000-500,000/extra hot
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 90-110 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

• One plant can produce hundreds of peppers!

The Purple Cayenne Pepper may look like grape candy, but the color it leaves on your tongue is from the burn of 50,000 Scoville heat units (SHUs). The vigorous plant with purple-tinged leaves produces loads of lilac blossoms that become loads of 5"-6" slim, tapered, glossy purple fruit that can get so dark on its way to red hot, it looks like licorice. A bit sweeter than the Red Cayenne Pepper, and dazzling enough to be a landscape ornamental. Use it fresh, pickled, candied, or dried.

• High yields
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers
• Good as an ornamental

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 5"-6"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 30,000-50,000/hot
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-85 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

• Excellent flavor
  
• Great for culinary creations
  
• Grows well in containers and smaller spaces
  
• Turns from green -> to purple as they continue to mature
  
  

Additional Details

Cayenne is a popular spice in a variety of cuisines. It is employed variously in its fresh form, dried and powdered, and as dried flakes. It is also a key ingredient in a variety of hot sauces, particularly those employing vinegar as a preservative. Buffalo Wings sauce contains Cayenne pepper.

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

The first thing you should know about the Bird’s Eye Chili Pepper is that it is ... HOT! That’s also the third and fifth things you should know. Small 1"-2", tapered fruit grows on a compact bush and ripens through all the showy colors of a painted bunting, green to purple to orange to red. Pungent with fruity, tropical notes and a serious blast of heat. Use this little Thai chili to add fiery flair to everything from Asian stir fries to Indian curries to South African peri-peri sauce.

• Hot
• Fruity, tropical flavor
• Good for planting in containers & small spaces
• Harvest any color

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 1"-2"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 50,000-100,000/hot
• Plant support: None
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 12"-18" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 100+ days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

• The Birds Eye pepper is the official wild pepper of Texas. A very hot, often 7x – 8x hotter on the scoville scale than jalapenos!

• This is a Perennial pepper variety which means that if the soil doesn’t freeze hard in your area, you'll most likely be able to grow these peppers all year round.
  

• Easy to grow from seeds.

• Can be used in place of any hot peppers in many culinary recipes. 

• The commercial hot sauce brand Cholula lists bird peppers as one of its ingredients.

• Thomas Jefferson first obtained seed of the Bird's Eye Pepper in 1812 from Captain Samuel Brown, who was stationed in San Antonio, Texas.  Jefferson recorded planting this pepper in pots and in the kitchen garden in 1814. [source]
  
  

Yellow, yellow, bo bellow, banana fana fo fellow…. The Yellow Banana Pepper is one of the mildest and most popular sweet peppers in America. When young, it is pale yellow, crunchy, sweet, and me my mo mellow enough for a youngster to eat. As it ripens from orange to red, it becomes softer and sweeter. Flavorful at any stage of growth, so pick one when you want one. Especially good pickled, but save a few to stuff or stir fry. Yell-ow!

• High yields
• Harvest any color
• Sweet, mild flavor
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper size: Medium/6" long x 2" wide
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-85 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

• The Yellow Banana Pepper plant produces high yields of 6" long by 2" wide banana shaped sweet peppers. One of the most popular sweet peppers in the USA!
  
• Turns from light green, to yellow, to orange, to red when it matures
• Can be harvested at any stage of maturity
  
• Very sweet in flavor
• More vitamin C than an orange
• Excellent for salads, stuffing, or baking

• The Mizuna mustard is a vigorous grower, which produces numerous stalks bearing dark green, deeply cut and fringed leaves
  
  - They have a fresh, crisp taste and can be used on their own or cooked with meat
  
  - This mustard variety is highly resistant to cold and grows well during the winter months
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 50 days
  
  
• Mustard Seeds | When growing from seed, start them outdoors 3 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds a 1/2" deep, and thin to 3 inches. 
  
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Additional Details

Mustard is high in Vitamin A, B, and C. Mustard greens are very popular in the southern U.S. where they are generally slow-cooked with ham hocks or other smoked-pork products. Asian cuisines generally use mustard greens pickled or stir-fried.

• Has an Oregano-like flavor. It can be used in many dishes including meats, stews, casseroles, poultry, sausages, and sauces
  
  - Can be used dried or fresh. Great flavor and taste
  
  - Marjoram is also known for its healing properties with rheumatoid pain, tension headaches and minor digestive problems
  
  - It can be used in potpourri or added to sachets for linen and clothing cupboards
  
  - Easy to grow in a small container 
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days

• Compact butterhead-type lettuce
  
  - Plant produces good yields of medium size greens
  
  - Very hardy 
  
  - Perfect for home gardens, containers, raised beds, and hydroponics
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 55 days
  
  
• Lettuce Seeds | Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere.  For leaf types seed should be sown thinly in rows 1 foot apart. For head, Bibb, and cos types, space rows 18 inches apart.
  
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• Flavorful dark green crinkled lettuce
  
  - Chef's all around the country grow this variety to include in salads and garnishes
  
  - Very popular and easy to grow from seed
  
  - Does not require a lot of space to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  
  
• Lettuce Seeds | Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere.  For leaf types seed should be sown thinly in rows 1 foot apart. For head, Bibb, and cos types, space rows 18 inches apart.
  
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• Crisp & refreshing lettuce variety
  
  
• The leaves of this particular lettuce makes it idea for use in gourmet sandwiches, burgers and salads

• Days to Maturity | 60 days
  
  
• Lettuce Seeds | Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere.  For leaf types seed should be sown thinly in rows 1 foot apart. For head, Bibb, and cos types, space rows 18 inches apart.
  
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• Stems are purple with deep gray-green leaves. 
  
  - The plants mature medium-tall and leaves are tender compared to other kale varieties
  
  - Ideal for salads and light cooking
  
  - This variety is excellent producer in cooler growing seasons
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  
  
• Kale Seeds | Kale can be planted pretty much anywhere in the United States where there's a cool fall growing season. Plant Kale in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart. 
  
  
• Click here for complete Kale grow guide

Additional Details

Kale is considered to be a highly nutritious vegetable with powerful antioxidant properties; kale is considered to be anti-inflammatory. Kale is very high in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin, and reasonably rich in calcium.

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• Hyssop has a long history of medicinal use and was so highly esteemed in the past that it was considered to be a virtual cure-all. 
   
• Day to Maturity | 75 days

Additional Details

"Currently an undervalued herb, it is often used as a household remedy, particularly as an expectorant and stomach tonic. It has a positive effect when used to treat bronchitis and respiratory infections, especially where there is excessive mucous production. Hyssop can irritate the mucous membranes, so it is best given after an infection has peaked, when the herb's tonic action encourages a general recovery. The plant should not be used by pregnant women, however, since in large quantities it can induce a miscarriage. The leaves and flowering tops are antiseptic, antitussive, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, pectoral, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic and vasodilator. The plant can be harvested when in full flower and dried for later use. A tea made from the leaves is used in the treatment of flatulence, stomach-aches, upper respiratory tract infections, coughs in children etc. A poultice made from the fresh herb is used to heal wounds. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy. Its keyword is 'Stability'. This oil should not be used on people who are highly strung as it can cause epileptic symptoms. The essential oil should not be used internally except under professional supervision." SOURCE

WARNING LABEL: SeedsNow.com cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of seeds and/or plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a seed and/or plant for medicinal purposes.

• The Fenugreek plant produces extremely flavorful seeds which are widely used in many Indian dishes, including Curry powder
• The green leaves are used in many Middle Eastern vegetable dishes
• Fenugreek also has a long history of being used as a medicinal herb to aid in digestion and aid in healing
• Acts as a laxactive. lubricates the intestines, and reduces fevers. Has also been shown to lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Helps with asthma and sinus issues by reducing mucus. Promotes lactation in nursing mothers. Good for eyes and for inflammation and lung disorders.
• Days to Maturity | 75 days

• Solanum melongena. Plant produces good yields of tennis ball size bright orange eggplants
  
  - Extremely flavorful
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  - Perfect for stuffings
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days
  
  
• Eggplant Seeds | Start seed indoors to allow at least 10 weeks for young plants to develop. Plant in rows 3 feet apart, with 2 feet between plants.
  
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• These seeds produce heavy yields of rose colored white stripe teardrop shaped eggplants
  
  - Pandora Striped eggplants are extremely tender and delicious
  
  - Perfect for home gardens and market growers
  
  - Great addition to any gourmet meal
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 75-80 days
  
  
• Eggplant Seeds | Start seed indoors to allow at least 10 weeks for young plants to develop. Plant in rows 3 feet apart, with 2 feet between plants.
  
  Click here for complete Eggplant grow guide

• This all-time classic favorite eggplant produces club shaped fruits that are 10" long x  2" in diameter
  
  - Each plant will produce four or more dark, purple fruits
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 75 days
  
  
• Eggplant Seeds | Start seed indoors to allow at least 10 weeks for young plants to develop. Plant in rows 3 feet apart, with 2 feet between plants.
  
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• This rare white heirloom eggplant variety produces ivory-white skinned eggplant and is a very early producer of 5-6 inch long fruit
  
  - The flesh of this eggplant is snow white
  
  - It has a succulent mushroom-like flavor that is absolutely delicious! 
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 70 days
  
  
• Eggplant Seeds | Start seed indoors to allow at least 10 weeks for young plants to develop. Plant in rows 3 feet apart, with 2 feet between plants.
  
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• The Spacemaster cucumber gets its name for that very reason ... It's the perfect cucumber variety for gardeners that want to grow cucumbers in limited space.
  
  - Plant has short vines
  
  - Extremely compact cucumber plant
  
  - produces excellent yields of delicious green cucumbers
  
  
• Day to Maturity | 60 days
  
  
• Cucumber Seeds | Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills.
  
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• This popular picking variety produces smooth, bright-green, 3" fruits with black spines
  
  - Extremely strong plant
  
  - Grows continually if kept picked
  
  - Excellent cucumber variety for any garden
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 50-55 days
  
  
• Cucumber Seeds | Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills.
  
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• These Armenian cucumber seeds will produce delicious 30" - 36" long dark green cucumbers
  
  
• Bitter-free with excellent flavor
  
  
• Excellent slicer and ideal for salads and many culinary dishes
  
  
• Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  
  
• Cucumber Seeds | Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills.
  
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German Chamomile has been cultivated as a medicinal herb for thousands of years and was used by ancient Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, and Vikings. An easy care annual in the daisy family, it has small white flowers with large yellow hollow cone centers that proliferate on a bushy shrub of feathery foliage. Only the sweet apple-scented flowers are used fresh or dried, usually steeped into a soothing herbal tea that can be used as a facial tonic or sipped by kids and adults right before it’s time to go night-night.

As a companion plant, it attracts pollinators and beneficial insects; repels cabbage moths, cabbage white fly, cabbage worms, cucumber beetles, and mosquitoes; and is said to increase the fragrance and flavor of aromatic herbs such as basil, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, and thyme.

Roman Chamomile has many of the same uses, but is a low-growing, evergreen perennial groundcover with fewer, but larger flowers. You can determine which type of Chamomile you have if you cut open the yellow center of the flower. Roman has solid centers while German has hollow ones.

As a medicinal herb, Chamomile has been used internally to treat allergies, anxiety, arthritis, asthma, colds, colic, cough, flatulence, gum disease, headache, indigestion, inflammation, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), menstrual cramps, morning sickness, stress, nervousness, restlessness, and stomach upset, and externally to treat burns, earache, hemorrhoids, mouth sores, skin problems, sunburns, teething pain, tired eyes, toothache, and wounds.

⚠️ Do not handle or ingest if you are allergic to ragweed.

⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.

• Abundant blossoms
• Apple fragrance
• Grows 2'-3' tall
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Matricaria chamomilla
• Life cycle: Herbaceous annual
• Hardiness zones: 4-9
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• Days to maturity: 55-70 days
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 55F-75F
• Spacing between plants: 12"-18" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Soil types: Sandy, loamy, silty, shallow, poor, rich, moist, well-drained
• Soil pH: 5.0-7.5
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Water needs: Low - do not overwater
• Cold stratify: Yes
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Heat tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes
• Culinary use: No
• Medicinal use: Yes

Good companion plants: Basil, Bean, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chives, Collards, Cucumber, Fava Bean, Garlic, Hyssop, Kale, Lavender, Marigold, Mint, Mustard, Onion, Oregano, Pepper, Parsley, Rosemary, Soybean, Sage, Thyme, Squash, Tomato, Zucchini

More facts about Chamomile:

• Chamomile helps combat headaches, toothaches, and earaches.
• Sometimes known as "the plant doctor", because it is thought to help the growth and health of many other plants, especially ones that produce essential oils.
• Thought to increase production of those oils, making certain herbs, like mints (spearmint, sage, oregano) and basil stronger in scent and flavor.
• Can be taken as a herbal tea, two teaspoons of dried flower per cup of tea, which should be steeped for ten to fifteen minutes while covered to avoid evaporation of the volatile oils. 

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Carrot gets its characteristic and bright orange colour from β-carotene, which is metabolised into vitamin A in humans when bile salts are present in the intestines. Carrots are also rich in dietary fibre, antioxidants, and minerals.

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Caraway is an ancient aromatic herb, famous for being the spice in rye bread and German sauerkraut. A biennial in the carrot family that grows 1'-3' tall, with feathery foliage and tiny white flowers. The seeds, which have an earthy-citrusy-peppery flavor, are the most used, but the flowers, leaves, stems, and root (which looks like a small parsnip, and can be used like any other root vegetable) are also edible. While you’re waiting for the flowers, seeds, and roots to develop in the second year, spend the first year using the leaves, which have a parsley-dill flavor, in salads, soups, and sautés.

• Parsley-dill flavor
• All parts are edible
• Culinary and medicinal uses
• Good for containers

As a companion plant, it attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, and repels aphids, cabbage moths, cabbage white butterfly, cabbage worms, carrot root fly, and caterpillars.

As a medicinal herb, Caraway has been used internally to treat asthma, bad breath, bloating, colds, colic, cough, flatulence, heartburn, indigestion, insomnia, lack of appetite, nausea, sore throat, and stomach cramps, and externally to treat arthritis, bruises, burns, skin irritation, toothache, and wounds.

⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Carum carvi
• Life cycle: Herbaceous biennial
• Hardiness zones: 4-9
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• Days to maturity: 70 days-2 years; can begin harvesting when 6" tall
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/4" deep
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 65F-75F
• Spacing between plants: 8"-12" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 2 plants per sq. ft.
• Soil types: Sandy, loamy, chalky, poor, rich, moist, well-drained
• Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Water needs: Average
• Cold stratify: No
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Heat tolerant: No
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes
• Culinary use: Yes
• Medicinal use: Yes 

Good Companion Plants: Bean, Beet, Blueberry, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chard, Collards, Fava Bean, Kale, Mustard, Onion, Pea, Radish, Soybean, Strawberry, Tomato

What is Caraway?

Caraway is a biennial. This means it takes two years for the plant to mature, produce seeds, then die. During the winter you may not see any evidence of the plant even though the roots are preparing for spring. So mark your spot carefully so you don’t accidentally dig them up in the spring.

An interesting legend that goes along with Caraway is that it had the power to prevent the theft of objects that had seeds nearby and it also kept lovers from losing interest in one another.  Still, some believe Caraway has beneficial healing powers and you can use the oil, fruit and seeds as medicine.

Health Benefits of Caraway

Women can use Caraway oil to relieve menstral cramps. Feeling bloated or have a bit of indigestion? Chewing on a few Caraway seeds can help relieve your symptoms!

Ways to Consume Caraway

If you want to consume the leaves, pick them when they are young and tender. The roots are also edible when the plant is young.  Use Caraway seeds in baked goods, such as breads, and buns.  Add them to vegetable and fruit dishes, especially curries.  Use leaves and seeds alike to make hot and cold teas.

Caraway seeds have a sharp, pungent, slightly licorice taste that’s is delicious with green beans, potatoes, cabbage, onions, brussels sprouts, tomatoes, and apples. Try mixing it with cucumber and sour cream. It’s delicious with sausage and beef.

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The Jade Bush Bean produces very sweet, tender 7" pods. These stringless beans grow on a strong plant, high off the ground for quick picking, and their deep green color makes them easy to spot among the leaves. This gem maintains production even in high temperatures.

• Easy to grow
• Stringless variety
• Sweet, tender 7" pods
• Tolerates high temperatures

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
• Spacing between plants: 4" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 5-10 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 55-60 days

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Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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Enjoy some of our most popular varieties of Basil Herbs.  This is a special blend of basil varieties we carry, sure to be a show stopper!  You'll enjoy a wide variety of Basil plants with incredible fragrance and great flavors!  Very easy to grow and extremely popular.

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Dark Opal Purple Basil is a dark, fragrant beauty with its glossy, deep black-purple leaves that shimmer with iridescence in bright light, plum-colored stems, and edible violet flower spikes that make a spectacular garnish. A 1962 All-America Selections Winner! This annual basil plant produces extremely fragrant dark purple leaves. It can be used as a garnish or to make flavored vinegars. This basil drys excellently and is very easy to grow. Gardening in a small space or wanting to use a container? This variety grows great in them! 

Use it to add sweet, intense anise flavor and a dreamy purple color to pesto or bruschetta, or mix it into a moody Caprese salad with Black Krim Tomatoes.

Harvest the leaves and stems from the top part of the plant, and pinch off edible flower buds as they appear, which prevents the leaves from turning bitter, and signals the plant to branch out and grow more leaves, making a bushier plant. 

The more you harvest, the more it grows! 

• Sweet, intense anise flavor
• Slow to bolt (flower)
• 1962 All-America Selections (AAS) Winner
• Good for containers
• Tons of medicinal benefits!

As a medicinal herb, Basil has been used internally to treat anxiety, colds, colic, cough, depression, diarrhea, fever, flatulence, flu, indigestion, insomnia, intestinal parasites and worms, exhaustion, gastric pain, gonorrhea, lactation problems, migraine headache, nausea, stomach cramps, sore throat, and vomiting, and externally to treat acne, insect bites and stings, loss of smell, skin problems, snake bites.

⚠️ Do not use medicinally while pregnant.

⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.

Plant Basil in your garden to attract hummingbirds, pollinators, and other beneficial insects.

Basil is also know to repel aphids, asparagus beetles, cabbage moths, cabbage white butterfly, cabbage worms, carrot rust fly, flies, maggots, mice, mosquitoes, spider mites, thrips, and tomato hornworms!

What is Dark Opal Purple Basil?

This sweet and very popular variety of basil has gorgeous purple-black glossy foliage and a delicious aroma. It's eye catching and a beautiful, colorful garden plant.  This basil produces small to medium sized, tender leaves.  It is slow to bolt and grows at a steady pace.  The dark purple has a green metallic undertone or sheen and in bright light it can appear flat and open.  

Health Benefits of Dark Opal Purple Basil

Dark Opal Purple Basil has a variety of medicinal benefits and has been known to improve digestive functions, treat acne and insect bites, improve nausea, and work as a sedative for muscle spasms and cramps.   

Ways to Consume Dark Opal Purple Basil

Like many basil varieties, Dark Opal Purple Basil has a degree of licorice flavor, and it is used in the culinary world as an attractive garnish with good flavor.  Use this herb fresh or dried and even frozen.  It works wonderfully in salads and on sandwiches.  The uses for this herb are endless and everyone should take advantage of this fresh and spicy leaf.

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The Green Globe Artichoke produces a large, delicious green flower bud that opens into a purple thistle if left to flower. Choose a sunny spot in your garden with lots of room for this plant to grow. Artichokes are perennial plants that keep coming back bigger and more productive every year. For a dramatic difference in color, try growing the Violet Star Artichoke.

• Drought tolerant
• Heat tolerant
• Usually produces in 2nd year
• Perennial

• The Moon & Stars Watermelon dark green rind and bright yellow spots
  
  - Yellow spots are very unique and can be small or large in size
  
  - All American classic heirloom watermelon
  
  
• Deep yellow flesh
  
  
• Grows over 40 lbs
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days
  
  
• Watermelons are heat-loving plants that need lots of sun. They grow on a long vine, so make sure to give them plenty of space to roam around.

    

Billed as great for growing in a greenhouse, the Money Maker Tomato can take the heat and humidity, but adapts to many growing conditions. Gardeners can bank on this vine producing a wealth of sweet, flushed medium-sized slicers until the buck stops at the change of season. If you have a yen for tomato and cheddar on bread or sauce from scratch, take note of this one. It’s grand.

• Heat tolerant
• Sweet flavor
• Extra-high yields
• Good for Southern gardens

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Indeterminate, trellis support, regular pruning 
• Tomato size: Medium
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-85 days

Click here to view our full Tomato grow guide

Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

The Black Cherry Tomato is a rather mysterious one. But first let us tell you about its well-known attributes. It produces large clusters of small, uniformly round 1" fruits with rich, sweet flavor. The mystery is whether these little gems will ripen to an onyx, mahogany, or amethyst color in your particular growing conditions. 

• Sweet flavor
• Small, uniform fruit
• High yields
• Rich, dark color

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Indeterminate, trellis support, regular pruning 
• Tomato size: Small 
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/8" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-80 days

Click here to view our full Tomato grow guide

Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

• Plant spreads to form attractive 8 to 12 inch high mounds
  
  - Aromatic and flavorful leaves
  
  - Used to flavor meats, dressings, soups, and stews
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 80 days

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Before the advent of modern antibiotics, Thyme was used to medicate bandages. It has also been shown to be effective against the fungus that commonly infects toenails. It can also be found as the active ingredient in all-natural, alcohol-free hand sanitizers.

• The Sparkler Egg Radish is just as the name suggests ... a mix of round red and white radishes
  
  - Excellent in salads
  
  - Extremely easy to grow
  
  - Grows well in small spaces
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 25-30 days

Additional Details

Radishes are rich in ascorbic acid, folic acid, and potassium. They are a good source of vitamin B6, riboflavin, magnesium, copper, and calcium. One cup of sliced red radish bulbs provides approximately 20 calories, largely from carbohydrates
 

The color orange is located between yellow and red in the spectrum of light, and that’s where you will find the Orange Horizon Pepper. The 4" blocky fruit begins to glow as it ripens and brightens from green to yellow to orange to more orange. Crispy, crunchy, sweet, and juicy with no heat. Locate this one in your garden between the Summer Crookneck Squash and the Beefsteak Tomatoes.

• High yields
• Sweet and juicy
• Harvest any color
• Good fresh and cooked

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper size: Large
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-80 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

• Large yields of orange sweet peppers that have mild flavor. Thick walls. Easy to grow. Grows well in a 5 gallon container. Perfect for culinary dishes.
• One large bell pepper contains 209 mg of vitamin C, which is almost three times the 70 mg of an average orange.

• Extremely flavorful Kale variety.  Ideal for juicing and healthy smoothies.
  
  - This variety will stay in the ground 3-4 weeks longer than other Kale varieties. 
  
  - Also an excellent variety for a Fall and Winter harvest!
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 50 days
  
  
• Kale Seeds | Kale can be planted pretty much anywhere in the United States where there's a cool fall growing season. Plant Kale in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart. 
  
  Click here for complete Kale grow guide

Additional Details

Kale is considered to be a highly nutritious vegetable with powerful antioxidant properties; kale is considered to be anti-inflammatory. Kale is very high in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin, and reasonably rich in calcium.

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The Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper is so named because its defined lobes resemble a Scotsman’s tam o’ shanter hat. Also called the Caribbean Red Pepper, the stout little fruit is sweeter and fruitier than its cousin, the Habanero, and hot enough to make a bird fly north for the winter. The plant puts out loads of 1"-2" green waxy fruits with thin skin that ripen through yellow, orange, and red. Its extreme heat and unique flavor is traditionally used in Caribbean hot sauce and jerk seasoning, but will be just as tasty and burn just as hot in any of your recipes.

• High yields
• Fresh, fruity flavor
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
• Pepper length: 1"-2"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 100,000-350,000/hot
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 90-120 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

If you’ve ever wondered if the sun has a flavor, the Yellow Scotch Bonnet Pepper is your answer. This deeply lobed fruit that resembles the folds of a Scottish cap is sweet and fruity, and hot enough to break a wild horse. The generous plant produces 1"-2" fruits that ripen from green to yellow to yellower. This sunny little pepper is a key ingredient in Jamaican foods for unique flavor and scorching heat, and can easily ignite all of your recipes.

• High yields
• Sweet, fruity flavor
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
• Pepper length: 1"-2"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 100,000-350,000/hot
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 90-120 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

An edible ornamental, the Pretty Purple Pepper loves an audience. Compact plants produce an ensemble of 1"-2" tapered fruits that lift their tips in a glorious chorus line of mini rockets, going through several costume changes in green, purple, yellow, orange, and red. The show goes on when you bite into one. With a searing purple heat in tune with the Habaneros and the Scotch Bonnets, you’ll be singing and dancing in your own Broadway musical. Assemble several plants to choreograph a border, or give one the spotlight in a nice container/pot, and let it audition for your next spicy production.

The Purple Cayenne Pepper is just as purple and pretty, but with less drama.

• High yields
• Edible ornamental
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 1"-2"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 200,000-350,000/very hot
• Plant support: None - they support each other
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/8" deep
• Spacing between plants: 6"-12" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 2-4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 90-120 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato