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2026 Rows

Lentils
Companion plant herbs like summer savory, basil, or chives, which repel aphids.

Harvest: You’ll know that it’s time to start harvesting lentils when the plant turns yellow and the pods begin to turn brown. It’s similar to harvesting dried peas or beans. It takes 80-110 days to harvest lentils as a dried plant, though a few varieties take up to 130 days.

You also can eat and harvest lentils as a snap bean. If that’s your plan, harvest 70-80 days after sowing. They’ll still be green at this point, but they taste amazing.

When you harvest the lentils, be sure to hold the stem and gently pull the pod. You don’t want to snap the entire stem. You also could use gardening scissors to clip off the pods. If you plant to dry them, lay them out in the sun or in an area with good circulation in a single layer. You can also bundle and hang plants to dry, but if you go this route, be sure to cut the pods with a bit of stem attached. Thrash the lentils by rubbing them between your hands until the seed separates from the stem. Winnow the remaining seeds and chaff by turning on a fan and pouring the lentils from one buck to another until all the extra stuff blows away, leaving just the seeds.

Blue Butterfly Pea
This is a fast-growing tropical legume that is a stunning member of the garden. Butterfly pea plants can grow six to ten feet tall and spread slightly over three feet wide. The flowers can be dried as a soothing, nervine tea or added to clear liquors to produce a gorgeous purple, floral flavored drink. The purple liquor turns bright pink when citrus or tonic water is added.

Can be a a finicky germinator. The seeds have a thick, waxy outer coating that can make germination hard. When you’re starting butterfly pea seeds, nick each seed once with a knife and soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.

When starting indoors, use a warming mat to start the seeds. Butterfly peas are a tropical plant. It germinates best in warm weather. Soil temperatures between 80-86°F produce the best and most consistent germination.

When the young plants are fully established and about six inches tall, transplant them outdoors after hardening them off.

Like many legumes, butterfly peas improve the soil themselves. These peas draw nitrogen from the atmosphere and build nutrients into the soil.

In fact, you can use butterfly peas as a cover crop, similar to clover, and rotate it through the garden to boost soil nutrients and improve the soil overall.

Allow about 8-10 inches between butterfly pea plants. While they can be left to trail along the ground, butterfly peas do best with something to climb on.

Butterfly peas need about 90 days between germination and flowering. Once flowering begins, it’s abundant and long-lasting.

Once the flowers bloom, they’re harvestable for a day or two before starting to fade. Allow a few flowers to stay on the vine if you want to have pea-pods and seeds to save. Once the flowers are harvested, they’re easy to dry on a screen.

Let them sit in a dry place, out of the sun, until they’ve dried out. This usually takes about one to two weeks. Then, store them in a sealed jar.

The young pea pods are edible as well. Pick the pods while they are small and tender, then cook them before eating. They’re most often cooked in curries or tempered and fried. The pods are not very flavorful, though. They taste best when incorporated into flavorful Indian and Southeast Asian dishes.

Butterfly pea flowers, like daylily flowers or squash blossoms, can also be battered and fried. Lemon juice can add nuance to the light, floral flavor of the blossoms.

Can be dried for tea.

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Windbreak Ideas

Evergreen list

Blue spruce, Douglas fir, Norway spruce, Arborativae, Eastern white pine, American holly, Japanese holly, White fir, Nootka cypress,

Norway spruce (zones 3-7): A strong, fast-growing evergreen that tolerates various soils
Green giant arborvitae (zones 5-7): A fast-growing evergreen with a classic pyramid shape
Eastern white pine (zone 3-6): A conifer that grows up to three feet per year
Colorado blue spruce (zones 3-6): An evergreen with unique color
White cedar (zones 3-7): A popular conifer with a long cone shape
Douglas fir (zones 4-6): A sturdy tree that’s perfect for snowy and icy climates
White fir (zones 4-7): A short evergreen commonly used as a Christmas tree
Rocky Mountain Juniper (zones 4-9): A hardy tree that is a good replacement for Eastern Redcedar when conditions are too dry.

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Propagation Plans

Mulberries

Cut a fresh twig, 8 to 12 inches are the best size. Remove all but one leaf, dip it in rooting hormone, and put it in fresh, damp potting soil. Bury it at least 4 inches deep, but not more than half way up the branch.

Place it in dappled shade and keep it moist (not wet) for a couple of months and when new leaves start to come out, you know the roots are growing too. Harden it off for about a week and then it will be ready to be planted in its permanent home.

Water – The first year it should be watered deeply once a week to help it establish deep roots. Once established a mulberry is very drought resistant though lack of water will cause fruit to drop.

Fertilizer – Though not absolutely necessary, a good fertilizer (1 cup for every 1 inch of the trunk’s diameter) 1 to 3 times a year, depending on how poor your soil is, will increase the fruit yield. A 5-8-5 is recommended as the extra potassium will increase blossoming. Compost and worm castings can be a tremendous addition as well.

Pruning Your Mulberry Tree – Although pruning is not necessary. It is helpful to limit its size. If you do prune, it’s best to prune when the tree is dormant. But remember, heavy pruning will reduce the fruit that year. As fruit buds are on last year’s limbs. The mulberry’s sap can irritate some peoples’ skin, so be sure to wear gloves and long sleeves for protection while working on this tree.

Mulberries are a favorite food of chickens and ducks. This would be a great tree to plant in a poultry garden or over a poultry run, as they can eat the fruit as it drops. This can provide both food and shade.

The leaves are also good to feed to poultry and also for goats. Such a big tree has leaves to spare. And the prunings make good fodder. In fact, the leaves have a protein content of about 20% of dry matter. You can make mulberry leaf tea as well. Can be dried.

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Getting Organized

Timing

8 Weeks
Mar 30th
12 Cell – Mini Peppers, keep inside until June. Plan to pot up.
12 Cell – Petunia
12 Cell – Figwort (require light to germinate) Perennial!
Bin before tray – Snapdragon
Bin before tray – Foxgloves
Bin before tray – Pansy

7 Weeks
April 6th
12 Cell – Laverta – 15-20 days to germinate, don’t disturb the roots when transplanting
12 Cell – Verbena
12 Cell – Feverfew – Mat. Light required for germination. Keep surface moist. Transplant once true leaves emerge.
12 Cell –
Tray – Aster

6 Weeks – April 15th
Bin before tray – Basil
12 Cells – Tithonia
21 Cell – Perennial Sweet Pea
Tray – Scabiosa
Tray – Celosia

5 Weeks
Sweet Pea – soaked for 24h, planted April 19th
April 20th
12 – White Columbine
Tray – Amaranth
12- Broccoli
Bin? Foxglove
Photo updates
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4 Weeks
? Red Shisho
6 Cell – Borage
12 Cell – Cosmos
12 Cell – Cosmos
32 tray – Morning Glory
32 tray – Moon Flower
Bin – Nasturtiums (also plant some outdoors)
Cell Tray – Zinnia

3 Weeks
6 Cell – Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean
Cauliflower
Sorghum
Brussel Sprouts
Cucamelon

2 Week
Bush beans and scarlet runner beans 21 tray
sunflower
corn

1 Week

*Start in bin

Full Cell Trays
1. Scabiosa
2. Celosia
3. Zinnia
4. Aster
Start in bins
5. Basil
6. Foxgloves
7. Pansy
8. Snapdragons

12 Cell
1. Cosmos
2. Cosmos
3. Red shisho
4. Peppers
5. White Scabiosa
6. Rubymoon Hycynith
1. White Columbine
2. Sorghum
3. Petunia
4. Amaranth
5. Tithonia
6.
1. Lettuce
2. Other greens
3. Laverta
4. Verbina
5.
6. Nasturtium (start in bin)

6 Cells
1. Sunday Purple Celosia
2. Borage
3. Cabbage
4. Cauliflower
5. Broccoli
6. Rab
7. Brussel Sprouts
8. Ruby Moon
9. Morning Glory
10. Moon Flower
11. Cucamelon
12. Ruby Moon

Other Trays
1. 128 Sunflower
2. 128 Corn
3. Hex cells for peas

32 Pot Trays
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. 12 Peppers,

21 Cells
1. Bush Beans with Scarlet Runner Beans
2. Sweet Peas
3. Bush Beans with Scarlet Runner Beans
4. Perennial Sweet Peas

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Row Selections

Grains and Pulses

Black Beluga Lentil
Small, shiny black lentils. High in protein. Grow lentils similarly to peas; direct sow in mid-spring (May, three weeks pre last frost) and harvest the whole plant when the pods are mostly dry. Hang the plants under cover to dry, and then thresh the whole bundle, pods stems and all to extract the seeds.
Sow 1/2 – 1 inch deep with 3-6 inches of spacing between plants when soil temperature is 10-15 degrees.
Sow 10-12 seeds per linear foot, thinning plants to 4-5″ in rows 12-18″ apart.
Take 10 days to emerge at a soil temp 18-20 degrees.
To increase yields in areas where lentils have not previously been grown, use an inoculant to introduce rhizobia bacteria into the soil. While they will self support if grown in a block, you may provide a short trellis to keep them upright. Keep weeded as they do not play well with high weed pressure and will succumb.
They can tolerate light frosts when young, and prefer cool weather. They climb to around knee high, and self support if planted densely. Sow seeds about 1 inch apart in rows, or 2-3 inches apart in dense beds. Plant like peas, but a bit closer together. The plants will intertwine as they grow, and eventually bloom in mid-summer with lots of subtle blue flowers. Tiny pods will follow, and as soon as the pods turn brown they’re ready to harvest. The pods are so small we don’t mess around picking them off the plant, we just pull the whole plant and hang them to dry in bundles. Pull the plants when 75% or more of the pods are brown and dry. It’s hard to get them 100% dry in the garden, but any green pods will finish developing and mature while drying in the barn.
Thresh the whole plant.

Sunflowers, Corn, Tithonia and Sorghum

Rox Orange Syrup Cane Sorghum
110 days. They transplant quite easily, so start in plug trays about a month before planting out, starting early May for an early June planting.

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Consider for 2026

Eryngium, Rattlesnake Master
Tap-rooted and dislikes transplanting, so direct seed or plant in final location.
Perennial Zone 3 | Ht. 24” | Bl. Summer |200-250 sds/gm.

Statice, Woodcreek7
Needs vernalization (over-wintering or cold temperatures) to bloom.
Perennial Zone 3 | Ht. 45cm/18” | Bl. Summer | 800-1100 sds/gm. Packet contains 30-40seeds

Scabiosa, Fama Deep Blue
First year blooming with multiple stems. Will bloom all season if deadheaded regularly.
Perennial Zone 5 | Ht. 28” | Bl. Summer | 50-70 sds/gm

Snapdragon, Potomac Appleblossom
Annual | Ht. 40” | 5700-6500 sds/gm

Cerinthe, Honey Blue

Sunflower, Soluna Mix

Scabiosa, Fata Morgana

Cleome, Colour Fountain Mix

Celosia, Sunday Purple

Flowering Kale, Pink Crane

Flowering Kale, White Crane

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2025 Garden Plan

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Info for 2025 Seed Orders

Ranunculus

Collected and edited excerpts on how to grow in Zone 4:

Start the corms indoors in late winter. They can be planted outside once the threat of a deep freeze has passed, which often occurs approximately a month before the last frost. If corms are exposed to temperatures below −4°C they will freeze and ultimately rot once they thaw, so be sure to protect them from extreme cold (they can usually handle down to -2). During cccc5 cold stretches, when temperatures dip below freezing, cover the plants with a layer of frost cloth. Late-winter or early-spring-planted corms will flower by mid-spring.

Planting: Soak for 3-4 hours. Prepare the tray by filling it halfway with potting soil. Place the corms on the soil and then cover with more of it. Leave the tray in a cool place for 10-14 days. You will want to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Check for roots by lifting them from the soil periodically. Once they have small, white roots that are 1/8 to 1/4 inch long, you can plant them outside. Plant the corms 1-2 inches deep and at least 3 inches apart. Add a generous dose of compost (2 to 3 in / 5 to 8 cm) and a balanced organic fertilizer (such as Nature’s Intent 7-2-4) and mix it thoroughly into the soil.

Ranunculus usually begin flowering about 90 days after planting. You can expect to pick flowers for 4-6 weeks, depending on the weather. Shade cloth can be used to help shield the plants from too much sun and heat. You may want to experiment with this to try stretching the flowering season.

Ranunculus should be deadheaded. In spring and summer as the flowers begin to die and wilt, cut them right to the base. This will encourage more blooms. Once the plant has finished flowering completely, you can cut back ranunculus or dig out the root ball if you choose. Be sure to cut spent flowers down to the base to promote new blooms.

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https://www.floretflowers.com/resources/how-to-grow-ranunculus/

Perennial Flower Seeds

Aubretia, Audrey Red Purple Mix Hybrid Seeds
One of the earliest blossoming perennials, this compact plant produces large red and purple flowers. Its long blooming habit along with the green foliage makes a great addition to flower beds.
Days to Germination: 6 – 10 days
Start 6-8 weeks prior to last frost
Growing Height: 6-8″

Cupid’s Dart, Blue Seeds
For borders
Days to Germination: 6 – 10 days
Start 6-8 weeks prior to last frost
Growing Height: 24″

Oxeye Sunflower
Cold-moist stratify seeds for 6-8 weeks.
Growing Height: 4-6′

Annual Flower Seeds

Ageratum
Start indoors. Used for foliage and flowers, the more you harvest from the plants, the more they will grow, cut and come again. May self seed. Heat tolerant, Long vase life.
Grow 9-12 inch spacing for best results. Pinch half,
Harvest when the flowers are ¾ of the way open, not in “bud” form. Be sure to cut low into the plant to encourage future growth. If harvesting for foliage, cut stems before the flower buds form. Cut deep into the plant to encourage branching and more growth.

Feverfew Matricaria
Feverfew is considered a short-lived perennial in zones 5-9. Our plants continue to overwinter well here in Nova Scotia (Zone 5) with no mulching and minimal snow cover. Can be grown as an annual in Zone 2b-4.
Growing Instructions: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting in either the spring or fall. Gently press the seeds into growing medium, covering lightly as light is required for germination. Keep surface moist using a spray bottle. Transplant in 3-4″ pots once true leaves have emerged. Harden off 6-7 days before transplanting. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

Full Moon Lavatory
2-3 foot tall plants that resemble a small shrub by late summer,
Growing Information: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors in early spring when only light frost is still possible. If starting indoors, soil temperature should remain 21°C. Seeds will sprout in 15-20 days. Transplant after last frost, but do not disrupt the roots.
Days to Germination: 15 – 20
Plant Spacing: 12″ – 24″ (30cm – 60cm)
Plant Height: 24″ – 36″ (75cm – 90cm)

Stocks, Night Scented Matthiola Seeds
Stocks do not like to be transplanted and it is best if they are sown directly into the garden when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is passed. Soil temperature (not air temperature) should be warmer than 12°C (53°F) for seeds to germinate. Planting at a lower temperature will delay germination. Choose a planting location in partial shade. Thin to 6-8″.
Days to Germination: 7 – 10 days
Start 8 weeks prior to last frost, Do not cover Snapdragon seed when starting seed indoors.
Days Until Bloom: 60 – 80 days
Growing Height: 18″

Cilantro, Coriander Seeds
Remember to cut your cilantro leaves regularly. This will not only keep the plant healthy but also ensure that you are using the freshest leaves from this herb. Regular harvesting by cutting the older, outer leaves will encourage your cilantro to continue producing new leaves from the center of the plant. Additionally, the more you harvest your cilantro, the better chance you have of snipping off immature flower stalks. This will help delay any bolting.
Cilantro seeds can be succession planted every 2 to 3 weeks until mid-July for a continuous supply of fresh cilantro.
Direct sow
Days to Maturity: 45 – 60 days

Sweet Pea, Streamers Mix Seeds
Growing Height: 7′
Could consider peat pots and toilet paper tubes
Or direct sow
Wait until the plant is 4″ tall, pinch off the tips to encourage bushy growth.
The planting area should be prepared and a trellis erected before planting seeds. Tie vines to the trellis to produce straight stems.

Morning Glory, Heavenly Blue Seeds
As the seed coats are hard, nick them with a sharp knife, or nail clippers, being careful not to damage the embryo inside and soak them overnight (but not longer) in room temperature water before planting to hasten germination.
Fertilized and/or rich soil produces lush foliage but no blooms. They thrive on neglect.
Days to Germination: 10 – 14 days
Start 4-6 weeks prior to last frost
Growing Height: 10′

Aster, Powder Puff Seeds
Days to Germination: 7-28 days
Start 6-8 weeks prior to last frost
Growing Height: 24″
Harvest aster flowers for indoor arrangements when they are about 1/2 way open
6″ plant spacing

Aster, Early Charm Seeds
Days to Germination: 7-28 days
Days Until Bloom: 60 – 90 days
Start 6-8 weeks prior to last frost
Growing Height: 24″
Harvest aster flowers for indoor arrangements when they are about 1/2 way open
6″ plant spacing

Nasturtium, Tall Climbing Mix Seeds
Start some indoors but plan to direct seed some outdoors under frost cloth as well
Days to Germination: 7-21 days
Days Until Bloom: 35 – 52 days

Moonflower Seeds
The vines will grow slowly until the weather becomes very warm, at which time their growth rate becomes rapid.
Days to Germination: 10 – 21 days
Start 4-6 weeks prior to last frost
Days Until Bloom: 60 – 90 days
Growing Height: 10′

Xantippe Celosia
About 3′ tall

Silverleaf Sunflower
Plants reach about 6’ tall and equally wide.

Zeolights Calendula
Sowing Direct sow in May, or start indoors in April
Transplant outdoorsLate May onwards. Plants can handle light frost

Verbena bonariensis
Upright branching plants grow to 6-7′ tall, starting late summer they continue into late autumn.
Start indoors in March or April. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil, they need darkness to germinate. Can take 3-4 weeks to emerge.

Teddy Bear Sunflower
Branching multi-headed plants, about 3′ tall. Sturdy stalks topped with fluffy golden orange heads. Their long branches lend well to cut flowers. Blooms begin early August and continue throughout September. A good choice for containers. Try sprinkling their petals on salads!

Imperial Giants Mixed Scabiosa Seeds
30cm. Occasionally self sow. Scabiosa will attract hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators to your garden.
Sow seed directly outdoors for best results. Barely cover seed with soil and keep moist through the 10-14 day germination period. Thin the seedlings to 30 cm apart when the plants are 5 cm tall.
Good vase life. Start seeds indoors about 4 weeks before the last spring frost. Transplant after the risk of frost is over. They should be grown at 9-12” spacing. Be sure to provide some sort of support with netting or the plants will flop over into a tangled mess. Place netting hovering at about 12-18” high.
After the transplants are established and growing, it’s helpful to “pinch back” the center stem of the plant when they are less than 8” tall. To pinch, simply use clippers to remove the top of the plant, only leaving 2-3 sets of leaves behind. Pinch more than half. Deadhead for cut and come again. Plant seeds on their side.

Greens

Arugula Seeds, Wild
Direct sow
Days to Maturity: 35 to 50 days

Red Shisho
The young tender leaves make a flavourful addition to salads, sushi rolls
Grow a similar way to basil, reaching 3′

Horn of Plenty
Annual warm season salad green. Frost sensitive, and best suited for the summer months. Lilac flowers develop from the leafy rosettes and take over the show by late summer.

Ethiopian Kale
Direct seed in early spring at 1/4 – 1/2 inch deep and thin to strongest plant.

Sluis en Groot Spinach – American Long Standing
45 – 55 days to maturity
Plants reach about eight-ten inches in height and yield thick, dark-green leaves that are quite tolerant of heat and drought.

Ruby Red Lettuce Seeds (Leaf Type)
Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, then every two weeks thereafter to ensure a continuous supply. Sow about 3 mm deep in rows 45 cm apart. An even supply of moisture during the entire growth period is imperative for success. Harvest leaf lettuce by either pulling the entire plant or by cutting leaves from the main stem at least 2.5 cm above the base – this will allow the plant to sprout new leaves. Harvest head lettuce by cutting the head off at the base just below the lower leaves. Once lettuce bolts (starts to produce a rapidly growing flower stem) leaves become bitter.

Vegetable Seeds

Carrot, Scarlet Nantes Seed Tape
Carrot seeds should be sown directly into the garden when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past.
Carrots grow quickly and more seeds can be succession planted every 2 to 3 weeks until mid-July for a continuous supply of carrots.
Days to Germination: 10 – 14 days
Days to Maturity: 68 days

Bean, Goldrush Bush Seeds
Direct sow in groupings but some can also be started indoors perhaps
Companion Planting: Plant near beets, corn, lovage, naturtiums, rosemary, squash, strawberries, sunflowers
Bean seeds can be succession planted every 2 to 3 weeks until mid-July for a continuous supply of fresh beans.
Too many beans maturing at one time? Try sowing 1/2 or 1/3 of a row one or two weeks apart to extend the harvesting of fresh flavorful beans.
For best taste, harvest pods when they are the thickness of a pencil.
Days to Germination: 6 – 14 Days
Days to Maturity: 53 Days
Plant Spacing: 6″
Growing Height: 24″

Patisson Golden Marbre Scallop Patty Pan Squash
Bush plants, generous production. Keep harvesting when they’re 3-5″ for a full season of these joyful little friends.

Crown Pumpkin
Sweet, dense and great for all kinds of baking. One of the very best eating pumpkins, with the silkiest consistency. Large sprawling vines.

Costata Romanesca Zucchini
Bushy plants which start fruiting early (mid-July from an early June transplanting). The striped and ribbed fruit can get big quickly, but remain tender with undeveloped seeds when up to 1 foot long. Keep them picked for a continuous harvest. Large blossoms are especially good for stuffing.

Rapini or Spring Raab Broccoli
Produces both tender young leaves and flowering shoots with tiny broccoli-like florets. Both the leaves and the heads can be eaten together creating a robust flavour that will dazzle your taste buds and leave you looking for more. By carefully picking young leaves, stems and flower buds, the harvest period can be spread out over 2 to 4 weeks.
Plants mature quickly and grow best in cooler weather. Both early and late crops are possible. For early crops, start seeds indoors in a soil-less mix from late March to early April. Set out the transplants in late April and early May spacing them about 45 cm apart in rows 90 cm apart. Fertilizing is essential. Use a balanced NPK granular or 20-20-20 water soluble. Keep the area weeded and evenly watered. One packet sows approx. 20 m of row when thinned to a 40-50 cm spacing. When the weather becomes hot, check the plants daily. High temperatures cause the flower buds to open quickly and taste and quality rapidly deteriorates. Germination occurs in 7-10 days.

Red Express Cabbage
Sow seed indoors in a soil-less mix 5 weeks before last frost date.

Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts
Start seed indoors in a soil-less mix 4-5 weeks before your normal last frost date. Grow on at slightly cooler temperatures then, harden off and transplant outside to a sunny area in late May.

Green Sprouting Organic Broccoli
Since broccoli matures fairly quickly and makes its best growth in cooler weather, both early and late crops are possible. For early crops, start seeds indoors in a soil-less mix from late March to early April. Set out the transplants in late April and early May spacing them about 45 cm apart in rows 90 cm apart. Use a balanced vegetable fertilizer and keep the soil well weeded and evenly watered. Broccoli can become top heavy as the heads form so be prepared to stake taller varieties. Harvest the main head when the buds are tight and compact and well before flowering occurs. To do so, cut the centre stalk at an angle below the main head and avoid damaging the side shoots. This will encourage further heads to set and help prolong the harvest.

Extras

Oka Melon
Try dehydrating

Montreal Melon
An exquisite and historic melon, well adapted for our climate. Netted skin and green flesh. Their flavour isn’t musky like some cantaloupe, but light and richly fruity. For peak flavour, harvest the fruit when still firm and mostly green. When the green flesh ripens to yellow they’re slightly over-mature

Yellow Sweet Clover
Tough and beautiful biennial. Their first year foliage grows about knee-high, with thick taproots below ground. In year two they shoot up golden spires, the flowers can reach up to 6′. We love growing Sweet Clover as a nitrogen fixing cover crop. The taproots open up compacted soil, and they’re quite drought tolerant once established. Nectar crop beyond compare! When cut, the whole plant has a delicious scent as it dries, similar to vanilla.

Shirofumi Soybean
This mid-season edamame produces heavy yields of plump pods with three or four sweet, dark green seeds.

Eclipse Black Turtle Bean
Very productive bush plants

Costata Romanesca Zucchini
Large blossoms are especially good for stuffing.

Crown Pumpkin
Sweet, dense and great for all kinds of baking. One of the very best eating pumpkins, with the silkiest consistency. Large sprawling vines.

Patisson Golden Marbre Scallop Patty Pan Squash
Bush plants, generous production. Keep harvesting when they’re 3-5″

Black Beluga Lentil
Especially high in protein. – Grow lentils similarly to peas; direct sow in mid-spring and harvest the whole plant when the pods are mostly dry. Hang the plants under cover to dry, and then thresh the whole bundle, pods stems and all to extract the seeds

Rox Orange Syrup Cane Sorghum
A dual-purpose grain and syrup variety. Very tall stalks, laden with seed heads at the end of summer. The grains are easy to thresh, we harvested them early-October. Very productive as a grain crop. For syrup, much of September was seemingly a good window for harvest. We didn’t get around to pressing the stalks to make a proper batch of syrup (hopefully next year!), but we chomped them and slurped the sweet juice every chance we got.
SowingCan be direct sown after the risk of frost. I prefer to start mine indoors 4 weeks beforehand to give them a head start.
SpacingAbout 6-12″ between plants within the row, 24-36″ between rows.
HarvestStalks are sweetest when the grain is in the soft-dough stage

Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean
Direct sow after the risk of frost. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks beforehand for a head start.
6-12″ between plants on the trellis.

Wild Leeks

Marina de Chioggia Squash Seeds (Winter Type)
Direct sow if possible. Plant indoors 3 weeks before.

Burpless Hybrid Cucumber
Peak flavour and vitamin content is reached when 20-25 cm long.
Even soil moisture is very important as cucumbers become very bitter if the plant becomes moisture stressed by hot dry weather.

Twister Hybrid Cauliflower
Start 5 weeks before plant out.

Borage
Start sees indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost.

Ordering and Shipping Info:
Hazel Bloom Farm: 4.50$
Annapolis Seeds: 5$
McKenzie Seeds: Free shipping over 35$, buy one get one promo
OSC: 5.70$
William Dam Seeds: 8.95