Northern Collection Seed Packet

Black Cherry Tomato:

• Juicy one-inch cherry tomato with chocolate-colored skin and a complex, smoky flavor.
• Vine grows to 72”-120” long.
• Approx. 64 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun.
• Approx. 25 seeds per packet.
• Sow indoors 3-6 weeks before last frost. Plant in fertile, slightly acidic soil.
• Plant seeds 1/8”–1/4” deep; thin seedlings to 24”-48” apart.

Blacktail Mountain Watermelon:

• This watermelon has juicy, sweet red flesh and is considered by many as the tastiest.
• Vine grows to 48”-120” long.
• Approx. 70-75 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun.
• Approx. 25 seeds per packet.
• Sow indoors 4 weeks before last frost or direct sow after last frost. Plant in light, sandy soil.
• Plant seeds 1/2”–1” deep; thin seedlings to 72”-96” apart.

Bloomsdale Spinach:

• Buttery, slightly sweet and crunchy, this beautifully ruffled American heirloom is delicious raw or cooked.
• Grows to 8” tall.
• Approx. 48–60 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun.
• Approx. 400 seeds per packet.
• Direct sow 4-8 weeks before last frost or when ground is workable. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/4”–1/2” deep; thin seedlings to 3”–6” apart.

Boothby’s Blonde Cucumber:

• This crisp American heirloom is yellow on the outside and cream-colored on the inside with a delicate, sweet flavor.
• Vine grows to 48”-72” long.
• Approx. 55-60 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun.
• Approx. 25 seeds per packet.
• Direct sow 2-3 weeks after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/2”–1 1/2” deep; thin seedlings to 18”–24” apart.

Calabrese Broccoli:

• This Italian heirloom produces tight blue-green 5”-8” diameter heads.
• Grows to 24”–30” tall.
• Approx. 48-80 days to harvest.
• Requires full or partial sun.
• Approx. 100 seeds per packet.
• Sow indoors six weeks before last frost or direct sow after last frost. Plant in loamy, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/4”–1/2” deep; thin seedlings to 18”–24” apart.

Chioggia Beet:

• Concentric red and white rings characterize the flesh of this sweet, mild and tender beet.
• Grows 8”–12” tall.
• Approx. 55–65 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun or partial shade.
• Approx. 100 seeds per packet.
• Direct sow two weeks before last frost in rich, loamy, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/2” deep; thin seedlings to 4”–6” apart.

Cocozelle Zucchini:

• Dark green with light green stripes, the firm flesh of this Italian heirloom has a mild nutty flavor.
• Vine grows to 18”–36” long.
• Approx. 50 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun.
• Approx. 25 seeds per packet.
• Sow indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost or direct sow after last frost. Plant in fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/2”–1” deep; thin seedlings to 2–3 per 12” diam. mound.

Delicata Winter Squash:

• Small 7”-9” fruit has creamy yellow skin striped green with a sweet and delicate flavor.
• Grows to 18”-24” tall.
• Approx. 90-100 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun.
• Approx. 25 seeds per packet.
• Direct sow 2-4 weeks after last frost in fertile, loose soil.
• Plant seeds 1” deep; thin seedlings to 1-2 per 12” diam. mound.

Genovese Basil:

• This popular sweet basil is an Italian heirloom that has a spicy flavor and a rich aroma.
• Grows to 24” tall.
• Approx. 50–80 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun.
• Approx. 200 seeds per packet.
• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or outdoors after last frost. Plant in well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/8”–1/4” deep; thin seedlings to 6”–10” apart.

Gold Marie Vining Bean:

• Tender, juicy and versatile these beautiful golden pods are tasty raw or cooked.
• Grows to 72”- 96” tall.
• Approx. 55-60 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun.
• Approx. 35 seeds per packet.
• Direct sow when soil is at least 70° in fertile, loose, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1”–1 1/2” deep; thin seedlings to 2”-4” apart.

Laxton’s Progress #9 Pea:

• An heirloom producing fat green pods that hold up to nine large, sweet shelling peas apiece.
• Vine grows to 12”–72” long.
• Approx. 55–60 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun.
• Approx. 50 seeds per packet.
• Direct sow 6-8 weeks before last frost in fertile to fair, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/2”–1 1/2” deep; thin seedlings to 24”–36” apart.

Moskovich Tomato:

• A deep red Russian heirloom that is rich and meaty.
• Grows to 48”–72” tall.
• Approx. 60 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun.
• Approx. 25 seeds per packet.
• Sow indoors 10-12 weeks before planting in fertile, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/8” deep; thin seedlings to 24”–36” apart.

Painted Mountain Corn:

• A unique and stunning corn, each ear is unique with kernels ranging from orange to blue to pink and gold.
• Grows to 48”–60” tall.
• Approx. 75–90 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun.
• Approx. 125 seeds per packet.
• Direct sow after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1” deep; thin seedlings to 6”–8” apart.

Purplette Onion:

• These rich small burgundy onions are beautiful at full size and useful as scallions when young.
• Grows to 8-“12” tall.
• Approx. 60-65 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun.
• Approx. 100 seeds per packet.
• Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow when soil is workable. Plant in fertile, sandy, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/8”- 1/4” deep; thin seedlings to 12”-18” apart.

Red Express Cabbage:

• A small vibrant purple cabbage that is dense, crisp and flavorful.
• Grows to 8-“12” tall.
• Approx. 65-75 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun to partial shade.
• Approx. 50 seeds per packet.
• Sow indoors 2-3 months before last frost in winter or 4-5 weeks before transplanting in spring. Plant in fertile, loamy, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/4”- 1/2” deep; thin seedlings to 18”-24” apart.

Red Russian Kale

• Purple veins line the frilly, slate-green leaves of this beautiful heirloom. Tender, sweet and highly nutritious.
• Grows to 12”–36” tall.
• Approx. 30–60 days to harvest.
• Requires full or partial sun.
• Approx. 250 seeds per packet.
• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow when soil is workable. Plant in fertile, mildly acidic, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/4”–1/2” deep; thin seedlings to 12”–24” apart.

Rouge d’Hiver Lettuce:

• Also known as Cimmaron, this is a romaine-type lettuce with large, broad red outer leaves and a deep green heart. Sweet, buttery and crisp.
• Grows to 2”-10” tall.
• Approx. 21-60 days to harvest.
• Requires full to partial sun.
• Approx. 600 seeds per packet.
• Sow indoors 3–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow when soil is workable. Plant in fertile, sandy, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/8” deep; thin seedlings to 10”-12” apart.

Scarlet Nantes Carrot:

• Classic French heirloom with red-orange flesh is one of the best for eating raw. Crunchy and juicy with almost no core.
• Grows to 9”-12” tall.
• Approx. 65-75 days to harvest.
• Requires full to partial sun.
• Approx. 600 seeds per packet.
• Direct sow 25 days before last frost in fertile, sandy, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/4”-1/2” deep; thin seedlings to 3”-6” apart.

Skyscraper Sunflower:

• Beautiful bright yellow petals surround dinner-plate-size heads of nutty seeds.
• Grows to 144” tall.
• Approx. 75 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun.
• Approx. 50 seeds per packet.
• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after last frost. Plant in well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1” deep; thin seedlings to 18”–36” apart.

Sweet Chocolate Pepper:

• A rare sweet pepper that matures to a dark chocolate brown, it is slightly elongated with a sweet and rich flavor.
• Grows to 36”-48” tall.
• Approx. 55-75 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun.
• Approx. 25 seeds per packet.
• Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/4” deep; thin seedlings to 12”-24” apart.

Tendergreen Bush Bean:

• Stringless, meaty and tender 6” green pods with dark purple and beige seeds.
• Grows to 12”–24” tall.
• Approx. 50–75 days to harvest.
• Requires full sun.
• Approx. 50 seeds per packet.
• Direct sow 2–3 weeks after last frost in well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/2”–1” deep; thin seedlings to 3”–5” apart.

White Icicle Radish:

• Also known as Lady Finger, this tapering 3”-6” radish is mild, juicy and crisp.
• Grows to 5”-10” tall.
• Approx. 20-25 days to harvest.
• Requires full to partial sun.
• Approx. 100 seeds per packet.
• Direct sow 2–4 weeks after last frost in fertile, loose, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds 1/4”–1/2” deep; thin seedlings to 2”-4” apart.