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The standard salad arugula. Slightly lobed leaves with a nutty and peppery flavor. Edible Flowers. Flavor is spicy and nutty. USDA Certified Organic. Johnny’s Selected Seeds. A pinch of seeds per pack.

Limited Availability! (Ocimum americanum). Vigorous plant with dense spikes of light purple flowers enclosed in showy deep purple bracts, making for an especially fine appearance in pots or in the garden. Heavy fragrance with spicy vanilla overtones. Good for both fruit salads and savory dishes. Baker Creek Rare Seeds. About 10 seeds per pack.

Sweet cinnamon aroma. Tall, fast-growing plants have distinctive violet stems, veining, and flower bracts with lavender blooms and 2" long leaves. Ht. 26–30". A pinch of seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Limited Availability! Forms a perfect 12-18" globe bush with very small thin leaves. Intense sweet basil scent with spicy flavor, slow to go to seed. Ideal for containers or as borders in gardens. Greek type. Annual. 10 seeds per pack. Seed Savers Exchange

Lettuce-leaf strain, grows 24-30" and produces a steady crop of large, lush leaves, if its flowers are pinched regularly. Comes from a Seed Savers Exchange member who received it from stock collected on the Greek island of Naxos. 10 seeds per packet. Seed Savers Exchange.

Ocimum basilicum var. citriodora. Very bright green, 2 1/2" long leaves with white blooms make this basil both attractive and intensely flavorful. Ht. 20–24". Edible Flowers: Use the flowers in any recipe that calls for basil, or to garnish drinks, salads, soups, pasta, and desserts. Flavor is of intense basil and citrus. Pinch of seeds per pack. Fedco.

Ocimum basilicum. Organic (F1) Basil Seed
Outstanding, compact Genovese basil with downy mildew and Fusarium resistance. Dense, slow-bolting plants produce very large, 3–4", dark green, glossy, heavily cupped leaves. Traditional Genovese aroma. Uniform plants with short spaces between leaves produce high yields. Excellent for live-plant, container, and hydroponic production, as well as gardens. Ht. 16–18". USDA Certified Organic. Pinch of seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

NEW THIS YEAR! Considered a sacred plant in the Hindu religion—Widely cultivated for millenia. Enticing clove-like aroma, grows fast, tolerates some frost. This versatile herb can be eaten fresh, dried, or made into tea. Organic. Pinch of seed per pack. Seed Savers Exchange.

Fancy purple bean. Pods about 5 1/2 “ long set high on uprights plants. Good flavor raw or cooked. Pods turn green when cooked. About 20 seeds per pack. Johnny's Selected Seeds.

NEW THIS YEAR! Also known as Cherokee Black, the variety is good as both a snap and a dry bean; when mature, the greenish-purple 6” pods encase shiny jet-black seeds. This bean was shared with Seed Savers Exchange by the late Dr. John Wyche of Hugo, Oklahoma. His Cherokee ancestors carried this bean over the Trail of Tears, the winter death march from the Smoky Mountains to Oklahoma (1838-39) that left a trail of 4,000 graves. About 20 seeds per pack. Seed Saviers Exchange.

NEW THIS YEAR! Avg. 6–6 1/2" flat pods are pale yellow with purple streaks. Tender, sweet, and good in salads or cooked. Purple disappears upon cooking. Tan seeds with dark speckles. Bush bean. About 20 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Limited Availability! Smooth bright yellow pods. Elegant, flavorful wax bean. Pods mature at 8–8 1/2" but may also be harvested as very attractive filet beans at 7". Pole bean; requires trellising. About 20 seeds. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Earliest to market. Can be planted earlier than other beans because it germinates well in cool soils. Compact plants are easy to grow. Produces 5 1/2" fleshy, round pod green beans. High resistance to bean mosaic virus and powdery mildew. 20 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Early and vigorous pole bean. Easy-to-harvest clusters of gorgeous, dark green pods. Prolific vines produce smooth, straight, uniform pods that average 5–6" long. AAS winner. OP. 20 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds

Fast maturing with strong tops. Tough, widely adapted, and reliable. Smooth, rich red skin and excellent flavor. Big healthy tops. 40 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Limited Availability! New this Year! (Beta vulgaris) From Semo Seeds in the Czech Republic. Big round roots with intense purple pigments. Excellent for harvest young. Baker Creek Rare Seeds. About 20 seeds per pack.

Attractive and uniform. Very fine taproot. Smooth skin. USDA Certified Organic. Pinch of seed. Johnny’s Selected Seeds

Edible flower with mild cucumber flavor. Large plants bear hundreds of small edible flowers, mostly blue and some pink. Flowers attract bees and butterflies. 10 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

New this Year! Limited Availability! Excellent choice for Cape Cod! The medium-size plants produce well-domed, blue-green heads with a fine bead. Produces quality crops under less than ideal conditions. For summer and fall harvest. Johnny’s Selected Seeds. 10 seeds per pack.

F1 variety. Medium-large sprouts are round and very dense. Plants are medium-tall, upright, and resist lodging. Some disease resistance. 10 seeds. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

100-110 days. Introduced to America with the first European settlers, this classic heirloom has sustained families through eons of long, cold winters. Long-season Late Flat Dutch matures into smooth, oval, rock-hard heads up to 12" across and up to 15 pounds. Premier storage variety keeps in the root cellar or fridge for months. (OP.) 10 seeds per pack. John Scheepers.

Limited Availability! (Brassica oleracea). The conical, long, heart-shaped, 2-pound heads of deep red are ideal for a single dish. The color is so beautiful when the leaves are shredded into slaw, and the flavor is mild and very sweet. They’re good keepers as well, allowing you to enjoy your fall harvest well into winter. Baker Creek Rare Seeds. 10 seeds per pack.

Limited Availability! f1 winter cabbage. Plants form light green savoy type heads with purple outer leaves. Firm, semi-flat, well filled, 3-5 lb heads from January through March. Seed for this offering was produced by SweetWell Farm in Oregon. Seed has been hot water treated. As required, all brassica seeds are tested for blackleg. 160-210 days. 10 seeds. Adaptive Seeds.

Clear, bright orange blooms. High resin content for medicinal use. 2–3 1/2" blooms. 12 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Excellent flavor and attractive oval 3 lb fruits. Harvest at full-slip (when a gentle tug removes the fruit from the vine). Bred by Dr. Brent Loy of the University of New Hampshire. Intermediate resistance to Fusarium and powdery mildew. 5 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Distinctive, deep magenta carrot. Well-known for its beautiful magenta-purple skin and broad, Chantenay-type shoulders. Slicing reveals a surprise of orange or yellow interior, sometimes both. Very thin, smooth skin. Roots hold well in the field. Tops are strong and vigorous in early growth to compete with weeds. Internal color will vary. Avg. 5–7" long. Originally bred by the late Dr. John Navazio. Kuroda x Chantenay type. About 100 seeds. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Ideal for overwintering. A specialized variety with a sweet taste when sown in fall for winter harvest. Overwintered crops will take longer to reach maturity. Up to 7" long, Early Nantes type. USDA Certified Organic. Pinch of seeds. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

NEW THIS YEAR! Limited Availability. A small, round carrot popular in France. Fairly uniform and easy to grow even in heavy soils. High amount of vitamin A. Maximum flavor. 55-70 days. About 30 seeds. Baker Creek Rare Seeds.

NEW THIS YEAR! Impressive well rounded flavor for a summer-harvested carrot. Deep orange roots average 6–7" long and have excellent uniformity. Pinch of seed per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Limited Availability! (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) F1 hybrid. Well-domed, violet heads. Performs best for fall crops but may also be grown successfully for summer crops. Johnny’s Selected Seeds. about 10 seeds per pack.

NEW THIS YEAR! First early. Performs well in both spring and fall. Consistent and dependable. Medium-size plant with an average wrap. Widely adapted. 10 seeds. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

TINY SEED ALERT! Limited availability! A farmer favorite. Thick, juicy, and succulent. Petioles and leaves are a healthy dark green and stalks hold well in the field. Performs well under heat and moisture stress and in soils of average fertility. Upright and uniform. Johnny’s Selected Seeds. About 10 seeds per pack.

The gold standard for multicolored Swiss chard. Nicely savoyed green or bronze leaves with stems of gold, pink, orange, purple, red, and white with bright and pastel variations. Consistent growth rate and strong bolt resistance across all colors makes this a superior mix. Suitable for production year round, but somewhat less frost hardy than normal for chard. The late New Zealand amateur breeder John Eaton developed Bright Lights. AAS winner. Decorticated (rubbed) seeds. 20 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Santo is a slow-bolting selection grown for its leaves. Attracts Beneficial Insects: if allowed to flower, provides pollen and nectar for beneficial insects such as, bees, hoverflies, and tachinid flies. Hardy to quite a lot of frost, in fact it grows better through fall than summer, and tastes amazing after a few frosts. Pinch of seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Heirloom dating to at least 1935. Produces green, elliptical, tender leaves with a sweet, slightly fruity taste. Originally grown by Ellen Felton of North Carolina. 60-80 days. 10 seeds per pack. Seed Savers Exchange.

New this year! Limited Availability. A mixture of three cosmos varieties “Apricota”, “Rubenza”, “Double Click Bicolor” that is sure to bring pollinators and beauty to your garden. Small pinch of seed. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Cucumis sativus. Also known as Ace. Uniformly straight 10" fruits hold their dark-green color for a long time. Very productive and a good choice for pickling, as the name suggests. Excellent variety for home or market gardens. Best picked when 4-6" long. Introduced in 1928 by Abbott & Cobb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. About 6 seeds per pack. Organic. Seed Savers Exchange.

A rugged organic pickler that produces uniform yields of attractive, blocky fruits with small seed cavities and exceptional crunch and flavor. Vigorous plants produce 4–5" fruits over a long harvest period. Bred by the late Dr. John Navazio at Johnny's. USDA Certified Organic. Johnny’s Selected Seeds. About 12 seeds per pack.

Slicing cucumbers that grow 8–9". Begins bearing late, but picks for a relatively long time. Some resistance to scab, mosaic virus, and powdery mildew. OP variety. 6-15 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Limited Availability! Slicing. 50-60 days. Middle Eastern/Mediterranean type cucumber – bright green skin, smooth, mild flavor – with amazing sweet flavor, texture, productivity and appearance. Thin skin is remarkably tender yet durable. The 6-7″ cucumbers can be harvested small for pickling or sized up for salad and slicing. Early production and prolific even in cool weather. One interesting trait of Middle Eastern types is that they keep very well and taste great even when the skin gets a little wrinkled. A selection developed by Dr. Alan Kapuler of Peace Seeds in Corvallis, Oregon. Cucumis sativus. 4 seeds per pack. Adaptive Seeds.

Limited Availability! About 6 seeds per pack. Seed Savers Exchange.

Limited Availability! NEW THIS YEAR! Glossy spineless cukes with tiny seed cavities, crisp texture and excellent flavor. Prolific yielder of straight, uniform fruits. Harvest at 9-11” long or smaller. Strong disease resistance. Gynoecious and parthenocarpic. 6 seeds. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Good seed and leaf yields. Early flowering plants produce large blooms, seed umbels, and foliage on long stems, making Bouquet the preferred dill for cut flower use and pickling. Edible seeds, flowers, and greens flavor many foods. Lots of seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Dependable Asian variety. High-yielding plants produce slender, glossy fruits 8-10" long by 1 1/2-2 1/2" diameter. Ready up to 2 weeks before other early varieties. Will sets fruit in cool weather and under heat stress. Tender, delicately flavored, and quick cooking. NOTE: Has a tendency towards slow emergence, and may need more time to germinate than other eggplant varieties. Purple calyx. 4 seeds. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Organic. Prized variety bears sweet, tender, thin-skinned, stunning eggplant. It likely originated in Spain (its name translates as “Grown in Spain”), where it is still revered today. Small plants produce heavy yields of high-quality, 8" oval white fruits with purple stripes. Thrives in very hot weather. 80-90 days from transplant. 5 seeds per pack. Seed Saver’s Exchange.

BACK THIS YEAR! Early variety. A beautiful eggplant from Pingtung, Taiwan, with slender fruits that grow up to 12" long with shiny, dark-lavender skin. Produces very well, even in very hot weather. Hardy, vigorous, and disease-resistant plants. 6 seeds per pack. Organic. Seed Savers Exchange.

Pink and white Italian heirloom. Round, 4-6" long by 5-7" diameter fruit streaked with white and violet. Plump and variably ribbed. Mild, creamy taste. Best grown in regions with warm nights. Green calyx. USDA Certified Organic. Johnny’s Selected Seeds. 6 seeds per pack.

New this year- Limited Availability. (Solanum melongena). Lovely 8-inch x 4-inch neon, lavender-pink fruit has a mild, sweet, white flesh. The skin is tender. Developed in Puerto Rico in the 1940s by the Puerto Rico Agricultural Experiment Station, Rio Piedras. 3 seeds per pack. Baker Creek.

Strong plants produce high early yields of fruit with the classic blocky bell shape. High yields. Spineless. 6 seeds. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Back by popular demand. Heavy, vigorous white-stem pac choi. Forms a 12-15" tall, broad, heavy plant with dark green leaves and thick, flattened white petioles. Tolerant to heat and cold. 10 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Brassica rapa var. chinensis. F1 hybrid for full or medium-size heads. Flat, pale, misty-green stems form a thick, heavy base with broad, oval, rich green leaves. The compact vase-shaped plant at full size is about 8–10" tall, but also well-formed at mini size when young. Good bolt, heat, and cold tolerance. This year’s seed has 5% off types, which are slower to mature and smaller. 10 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

A beautiful variety from China also called “Golden Flower in the Snow,” a nod to its incredible cold tolerance. Cool weather triggers leaves to turn a brilliant yellow color, making the central rosette of leaves look like a massive gilded flower. Frost hardy. Plants are just 5-8 inches tall. 10 seeds per pack. Baker Creek.

50-55 days. Nicknamed Vitamin Green, it is one of the richest sources of vitamin C. Super sweet. Low-growing rosettes are comprised of tiny, glossy spoon-shaped leaves. 10 seeds per pack. Seed from Baker Creek or Seed Savers Exchange.

NEW THIS YEAR. Limited Availability. Shungiku (or ‘spring chrysanthemum’) is an easy-to-grow Japanese delicacy with roots in ancient China, where only members of the nobility were permitted to grow them. Sometimes also called crown daisy, garland chrysanthemum, and Chop Suey greens. Greens are edible, adding a citrusy, lightly grassy flavor and nice texture to salads. In a mild climate, edible chrysanthemum will produce spring and fall crops. The large, light green leaves of Otafuku are also perfect for boiling, pickling, or stir frying! About 10 seeds. Baker Creek.

Brassica rapa. Good early crop…harvest it regularly…and enjoy it steamed, grilled, or sautéed! Grown for its slightly nutty, asparagus-flavored side shoots, broccoli raab (also known as rapini) is related to both broccoli and turnips. Large plants mature over a 1-2 week period, bearing side shoots and large, tender, abundant leaves on thin stems. About 20 seeds per pack. Organic. Seed Savers Exchange.

NEW THIS YEAR! Classic spice and sharpness of a good mustard green. The leaves cascade downward, making an attractive addition to any garden. Jim Tjepkema received the variety from fellow SSE member Dorothy Jones in 1990 and donated it to the collection. Pinch of seed. Organic. Seed Savers Exchange.

NEW THIS YEAR! Limited Availability! High-yielding yellow jalapeño. Pale yellow to start, the 3 1/2–4" long fruits transition to an orangey red, finally ripening to bright red. Though typically eaten yellow, fruits can be consumed at any stage of ripeness. Also known as a "Caribe" type pepper. 4 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Limited Availability!(Capsicum annuum) F1 Jalapeno. Widely adapted and high-yielding. Fruits avg. 4 1/2" long and are smooth, glossy, and slow to check. Large, vigorous, continuous-set type plants. Johnny’s Selected Seeds. 4 seeds per pack.

Widely adapted and productive, even in cool weather. Yellow hot pepper with 5 1/2" x 1 1/2" smooth, waxy fruits tapering to a point. Its sunset-ripening peppers change from yellow to orange to red. Organic. 4 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

(Brassica oleracea var. tronchuda). Tronchuda has a history that traces back to the ancient Celts who once lived on the western coast of the Iberian Peninsula. It is an essential ingredient in Caldo Verde, the national dish of Portugal. Couve Tronchuda is so beloved in Portugal that it enjoys protected status as a cultural treasure. The large, white-ribbed leaves are tender enough to eat raw in salads. Cooked, their texture resembles spinach more than kale. Unlike kale and collards, however, Couve Tronchuda does not tolerate frost. About 15 seeds per pack. Baker Creek Seeds.

Black Magic is a well-maintained selection of Toscano kale with long, narrow leaves for attractive and tall, straight bunches. Dark blue-green leaves with beautiful savoy. Lacinato or "dinosaur" type kale. USDA Certified Organic. Johnny’s Selected Seeds. 10 seeds per pack.

On order! From Johnny’s Selected Seeds- a pinch per packet.

NEW THIS YEAR! The finely curled dark blue-green leaves can be harvested with one cut. The compact plants produce flavorful leaves that are very uniform. Perfect for harvesting the whole plant at 12–18". F1 Hybrid. About 10 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Early full-sized leeks. In favorable soil and culture, the white shanks are over a foot long to the first leaf. Medium-green leaves with full habit. For baby leeks, plant closely (40 seeds/ft.) and harvest at finger size. While not hardy enough for overwintering, they will withstand some frost without losing their healthy appearance. 20 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Organic. Small butterhead lettuce with good heat resistance for summer production. Thick leaves hold up well. From the USDA GRIN vault. 10 seeds per pack. Adaptive Seeds.

Lactuca sativa. Heavily frilled green leaves with dark red edges. Red-edged, heavily frilled leaves provide loft, texture, and color. More compact and slower growing than other lettuce. Darker red than regular Lollo Rossa. USDA Certified Organic. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Red Leaf. Organic. 30 days baby; 60 full. Massive heads with deer tongue shaped leaves. Green leaves have lots of red tones and crunchy midribs. Very slow to bolt, heat tolerant and always good flavor. 10 seeds per pack. Adaptive Seeds.

Lactuca sativa. Speckled Romaine. 30 days baby; 50 full. Sweet Little Gem type lettuce with red speckles and buttery texture. Can be harvested as a mini or full size head with no sacrifice on flavor or texture. Excellent planted spring, summer and fall. Bred in Oregon. 10 seeds per pack. Organic. Seed from Adaptive Seeds or Baker Creek.

(aka Marvel of Four Seasons) French historic variety described in Vilmorin’s The Vegetable Garden (1885). Pretty reddish bibb-type rosette with a crisp texture and excellent flavor. Does well in all sorts of climates and can withstand heat. The dark red color develops best in cool spring or autumn weather. 60 days. Bibb/Butterhead type. A small pinch of seeds per pack. Seed Savers Exchange.

A reliable medium-sized, dark-red butterhead. Easy to grow and tolerant of summer heat. Great color, overall appearance and succulent texture. Mikola was a commercial standard for organic and biodynamic farms for decades but it recently disappeared. Adaptive Seeds thanks Turtle Tree Seeds for preventing its disappearance. Adaptive Seeds. 10 seeds per pack

The medium-green leaves are unusually thick and crisp, so the head is sturdy and holds well. The large, well-packed heart has excellent butterhead quality. Nancy is a longtime favorite of Johnny's staff and customers. USDA Certified Organic. Pinch of seeds per pack.

Lactuca sativa. Attractive, ruffled red romaine. Solid bright red baby leaf which maintains its color even under low-light conditions. Very fast early growth. Ruffled leaf margins. Outredgeous was grown and harvested at the International Space Station as part of an experiment to test the possibility of producing fresh food in space. Our thanks to Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed, who selected and released Outredgeous under the OSSI (Open Source Seed Initiative). A small pinch of seeds in each packet. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

A deep red version of Winter Density slow to bolt with both heat and cold tolerance. Resistant to downy mildew. Adaptive Seeds originally sourced Pandero from a seed company in England. 10 seeds per pack. Adaptive Seeds.

Well-known French heirloom. An old romaine variety with medium-red tinted leaves and excellent flavor. Good regrowth. Tolerant to cold, but avoid hot weather. Organic. At least 20 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Dark orange petals rimmed in gold. 2 1/2–3" blooms. A favorite around the world. Attracts beneficial insects such as hoverflies. Leaves of the plant are edible and are used as flavorful salad greens and garnish. Also known as French marigold. AAS winner. Remove the petals from the flower base before consuming as the base can be quite bitter. 20 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Green-and-white variegated foliage. Strain of brilliant, single, 2" flowers in yellow, crimson, orange, salmon and cherry. Compact, mound-shaped plants. Also known as Indian cress. About 12 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Perfect for hanging baskets and containers, or even as a ground cover. Flowers in red, rose, orange, and yellow. Perfect for hanging baskets and containers, or even as a ground cover. Will "climb" if tied to upright supports. 12 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Tropaeolum minus. Well-known mix of singles and doubles. Bright, 2" blooms of red, pink, orange, and yellow held above light green foliage. Mounded plant habit. Also known as garden nasturtium and Indian cress. Edible Flower: Use the flowers as garnishes, or stuff with soft cheese. The flowers can be minced and added to butters and the immature seed heads can be pickled. Nasturtiums are a popular choice for adding color to salad mix. Peppery-flavored foliage is also edible. Up to 16" high. Approximately 12 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Named after Ailsa, a small round island off the coast of Scotland that is solid rock. Introduced in 1887 by David Murray, gardener for the Marquis of Ailsa. Huge, mild yellow onions. Round to teardrop-shaped bulbs. Use fresh or for short-term storage. Adaptation: 38–60° latitude. Long-day type. 100 days from transplant. 20 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Long harvest window. Slightly flattened large globes. Red skin color permeates the internal rings. Strong tops withstand thrips and foliar disease. Stores approx. 3-5 months. Organic. 20 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Allium fistulosum. Back by popular demand! Exceptionally cold-hardy scallions. Sow early spring through early fall for harvest well into winter. Little or no bulbing, though overwintering may result in bolting in spring. About 30 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Limited Availability! Petroselenium crispum. Closely curled dark green leaves. Fast growing uniform strain. High in vitamins and minerals. Holds for a long time at harvesting stage even in warm weather. 9”-12” high. 68-75 days. Organic. Grown as an annual or biennial. A small pinch of seeds. Seed Savers Exchange.

Preferred culinary variety. Huge, dark green leaves with great flavor. Strong, upright stems make. High yielding. Ht. 18-20". 20+ seeds per pack. Seed Savers Exchange.

NEW THIS YEAR! Unique fern-leaf parsley. The deeply incised, feathery, narrow leaflets are easy to chop during kitchen prep. Standard parsley flavor. Suitable for field or pot production. Ht. 12–18". Pinch of seed per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Pods are typically harvested at 3¾–4" but may be harvested at 2½" for extra-fancy snow peas. The vines avg. 36" and are of the Afila type, which produces more tendrils than typical peas. 20 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Classic sweet pea. The vines avg. 5' or more and need trellising. Remove string from pods before eating. Resistant to pea leaf roll virus and powdery mildew. 20 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Limited Availability! Blocky, dark green bell ripens to yellow/orange. The flavor is both fruity and sweet. USDA Certified Organic. 4 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Limited Availability! Open-pollinated red bell. Blocky 3-4 lobed fruits are medium sized. Bred by Rob Johnston, Jr. USDA Certified Organic. 4 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Excellent choice for the cape. Matures early. Roots are smooth and dark red with crisp, white flesh. Very widely adapted. 25 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

20 seeds. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

New this Year! Limited Availability! (Raphanus sativus). Noir Gros Rond d'Hiver. Large 5-inch winter type, probably grown since the 16th century or before. Deep, near-black skin and snowy-white flesh; will keep all winter in good conditions. Fine, fairly hot flavor; good raw or cooked. About 20 seeds per pack. Baker Creek.

Fast growing savoy spinach for spring and fall. Medium-dark green leaves on upright plants make Bloomsdale easy to harvest. Heavily savoyed. OP. 40 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Excellent choice for the cape. Tried-and-true variety for all seasons. Medium-green leaves are upright and smooth to slightly savoyed. High resistance to downy mildew. 40 seeds per pack. Fedco. COATED SEEDS.

Late-season cut flower attracts beneficial insects. Blooms midsummer until first hard freeze, providing bright, 3–3 1/2" flowers well into fall. Native to Central America and Mexico. Ht. 60–72"
12 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Dwarf variety for field or container. Final height depends on the size of the container. This branching variety will host 3-5" sunny, shaggy blooms. Popular with children. Minimal pollen. 10 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Tall, vigorous plants produce beautiful flowers up to 8" across. Bright yellow, bronze, and purple shades with some bicolors. Bears pollen; good for bee forage. Stem length is 15-44". Branching. About 12 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds

NEW THIS YEAR! Traditional American turnip. Selected strain of popular variety. Smooth, round roots average 3–4" in diameter and are white below the soil line and bright purple above. Large lobed greens are suitable for cooking. USDA Certified Organic. Pinch of seed per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

F1 beefsteak variety. Full flavor. Broad disease resistance package. AAS Winner. Indeterminate. Johnny’s Selected Seeds. 6 seeds per pack.

Solanum lycopersicum . Russian heirloom. Black Krim combines bold, smoky flavor and good texture with an unusual appearance. Deep brown/red, 8-16 oz. tomatoes have brown/green shoulders that get darker with more heat and sunlight. High-yielding. Indeterminate. USDA Certified Organic. 4 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds or Seeds Savers Exchange.

New this Year! Tough plants produce impressive yields of high-quality 10–16 oz. fruits in a concentrated set, which is ideal for home gardeners harvesting for canning and sauce. The flavor is fantastic and fully developed. Dry texture ensures fruits cook down quickly. Selected by the Cipolla family and submitted to us by Larry Cipolla of Minnesota. The original seeds were brought to Brooklyn, NY from Sicily in 1906 by Larry's great grandfather, Emilio. The variety was then grown for decades on the 20-acre family homestead in Connecticut, where it was lovingly referred to as "Grandpa's Tomato". Larry continued to select the variety, renaming it Cipolla's Pride. Indeterminate. USDA Certified Organic. Johnny’s Selected Seeds. 4 seeds per pack.

Back this year! Winner of SSE’s 2011 Tomato Tasting.Donated by Larry Pierce from Missouri. He received seeds from an Amish woman who got them from her employer, a doctor whose family had brought them from Germany. Luscious large pink beefsteak. Organic. Seed Savers Exchange. About 5 seeds per pack.

Solanum lycopersicum. Legend says Dr. Wyche’s friend used to own Carson & Barnes Circus which overwintered in Hugo, OK. He fertilized his terraced mountaintop gardens with the elephant manure and scattered lion and tiger waste to keep out deer and rabbits. Heavy yields of one-pound golden-yellow tomatoes. Meaty flesh and rich flavor. Organic. 4 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

First listed in the 1991 SSE Yearbook by Jerry Muller of Alabama. It was said to be brought to the United States in 1901 from a village 20 miles from Budapest. Tasty, huge pink oxheart fruits weigh upwards of one pound. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant. 4 seeds per pack. Seed Savers Exchange.

Vigorous, high yielding Brandywine type. About 8-16 oz. Fruits have lots of deep, acidic tomato flavor and a rich, creamy texture. Regular-leaf strain. Indeterminate. USDA Certified Organic. Johnny’s Selected Seeds. 4 seeds per pack.

New This Year! Solanum lycopersicum. High-quality strain of classic heirloom paste tomato. San Marzano is considered one of the best paste tomatoes of all time, with Old World look and taste. Whole 4–6 oz. tomatoes peel easily and cook down quickly. Various strains of San Marzano exist; this strain was selected by tomato breeder Emily Rose Haga from seeds from the USDA gene bank, which is designed to preserve genetic diversity and increase food security. The strain originates from Parma, Italy, where it was developed for the 1950's canning industry. This strain has a very traditional San Marzano shape and appearance as well as a vibrant red color. Indeterminate. USDA Certified Organic. 4 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Developed by Seed Savers Exchange member John Swenson as a result of a stabilized cross of Antique Roman and Banana Legs. Great tomato taste with few seeds, ideal for processing and fresh eating. Very productive. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant. 4 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Bicolor red-and-yellow fruit. Marbled interior looks beautiful sliced. Complex, fruity flavor and smooth texture. Medium-tall vines bear 12+ oz. fruit. Indeterminate. USDA Certified Organic. Johnny’s Selected Seeds. 4 seeds per pack.

Seed Library FAVORITE. Exceptionally sweet, bright tangerine-orange cherry tomatoes. Vigorous plants start yielding early and bear right through the season. Tendency to split. 15-20 gm. fruits. Resistant to fusarium and tobacco mosaic virus. Indeterminate. 4 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Yellow snacking tomato. Red stripes appear as blossom-end red marbling develops. Strong plants tolerate tough conditions. 25-30 gm. fruits. Indeterminate. Organic. 4 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

The benchmark for large butternuts. Fruits have small seed cavities and thick, straight, cylindrical necks. Smooth texture and sweet flavor, particularly after 2 months of storage. This 1970 All-America Selections winner from Massachusetts. Avg. weight: 4–5 lb. Avg. yield: 4–5 fruits/plant. OP. 12 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

New this year. Tasty small butternut. The perfect size for dinner (no leftovers). Matures early at 1 1/2–2 lb., with no curing needed before it can be enjoyed. Stores up to 3 months after harvest. Short vines. Our thanks to Cornell University for working with us to develop this variety. AAS Winner. USDA Certified Organic. 6 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Deep scarlet & delicious. Smooth, tender flesh is sweet, & excellent for baking, mashing, & pies. Can be eaten right at maturity. Vigorous, short vine. 3–5 lb. Organic. 6 seeds per packet. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

aka Potiron Bronze de Montlhéry. An historic cheese pumpkin from the South of France, available in the U.S. as early as 1895 from Vaughan's Seed Store in Chicago. Squash up to 20 pounds in weight, look like wheels of cheese, and ripen from green to burnt sienna. Deep orange flesh is dense and of superb table quality. Very long shelf life. Intolerant of cold. 110 days. 4 seeds per pack. Seed Savers Exchange.

Dark orange-skinned pumpkins, typically 4–6 lb. Although not as sweet as squash, the well-colored, orange flesh is relatively starchy, dry, and stringless. A well-known mini jack-o'-lantern type for pies. USDA Certified Organic. 10 seeds per pack. Johnny’s Selected Seeds

NEW THIS YEAR! 1957 All America Selections winner developed by John Scarchuk at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Compact everbearing bush plants are loaded with glossy green-black fruits with firm white flesh. Best eaten when under 8" long. Excellent variety for freezing. About 6 seeds per pack. Organic. Seed Savers Exchange.

Organic, early, powdery mildew resistant.

High yielder of early dark-green, straight zucchinis. Open plants and short spines make for an easy harvest. USDA Certified Organic. Johnny’s Selected Seeds. 6 seeds per pack.

New this year! (Cucurbita pepo) (F1) Uniform, medium green with light flecking. Open plant habit with moderate spines. High yields of straight, 7–8" fruits. An excellent disease package keeps the plants healthy and producing for a full season harvest. Widely adapted. USDA Certified Organic. Johnny’s Selected Seeds. About 6 seeds per pack.

A richly flavored and productive zucchini from Southern Italy Fruit is dark green with light green stripes and slight ridges. Produces a lot of male flowers which are great for stuffing or frying. Good choice for the garden as San Pasquale is productive but not overwhelmingly so. Yield is consistent all season long. Original seed sourced from the Italian seed producer Emanuele Larosa Sementi. 55 days. Organic. 4 seeds per pack. Adaptive Seeds.

F1 green zucchini with attractive white stripes. A prolific yielder of attractive, glossy, cylindrical fruits that are easy to pick due to the nearly spineless plant. Johnny’s Selected Seeds. 6 seeds per pack.

Lactuca sativa. True mini bronze-red romaine. Forms a nice compact mini head. Plant averages 8". Though best for mini heads, it can also be used for cut-and-come-again harvest. Certified Organic. Pinch of seed. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.