We are planting only heirloom seeds this year and below is our starter list.
No hybrids and so all will produce seeds that reproduce thus starting out seed bank.
So, as the weather is cold and the mind is all that I can use to plant, here is our list for this year!
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1 lb
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Purple Majesty Potato | |
| 1 lb | Georgia Rattlesnake Watermelon | |
| 1 lb | Sugar Baby (Ice Box) Watermelon | |
| 1 lb | Pineapple Yellow Tomatoes | |
| 1lb | Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes | |
| 1lb | Cherokee Purple Tomatoes | |
| 1 lb | Delicious Red Tomatoes | |
| 1 lb | Big Rainbow Striped Tomatoes | |
| 1 lb | Yellow Plum Tomatoes | |
| 1 lb |
Waltham Butternut Squash |
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| 1 lb | Zucchini Dark Green | |
| 1 lb | Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach | |
| 1 lb
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Small Sugar Pie Pumkins | |
| 1 lb | Cushaw White Pumpkin | |
| 1 lb | Baby Bear Pumpkins | |
| 1 lb | Sugar Snap Pole Edible Pod | |
| 1 lb | Little Marvel Shelling Peas | |
| 1lb | Walla Walla Onions | |
| 1 lb | Red Burgundy Onions | |
| 1 lb
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Hale’s Best Jumbo Muskmelon | |
| 1lb | Honey Dew, Green Melon | |
| 1lb |
Parris White Cos Romain Lettuce |
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| 1 lb | Iceberg Lettuce | |
| 1 lb | Black Beauty Eggplant | |
| 1 lb |
Spacemaster Bush Cucumbers
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| 1 lb | Parisian Pickling Cucumbers | |
| 1 lb | Peaches & Cream – Mid (Se) Corn | |
| 1 lb
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Peaches & Cream – Early (Su) Corn | |
| 1 lb | Golden Bantam (8 row) Corn | |
| 1 lb | Stowell’s Evergreen White Corn | |
| 1 lb | Healthmaster Carrots | |
| 1lb | Savoy Drumhead Perfection Green Cabbage
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| 1 lb | Mammoth Red Rock red Cabbage | |
| 2 lbs | Long Island Improved Brussel Sprouts | |
| 1 lb | Green Goliath Broccoli | |
| 1lb | Blue Lake Bush Beans | |
| 2 lbs | Purple Viking Potato | |
| 2 lbs | Desiree Potato | |
| 2 lbs |
Caribe Potato
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| 1lb | Early Summer Yellow Crookneck Squash |
How does your garden grow?
Anyone else dreaming of spring?
Gotta get to plowing!
Popular Questions
Where can you buy heirloom seeds by the lb.?
Heirloom seeds by the lb. are commonly available from specialty seed companies, bulk garden suppliers, farm cooperatives, and some online marketplaces. Compare the listed weight, seed variety, germination information, and shipping conditions before ordering. Choose a supplier that identifies the seed source and provides a recent packing or testing date when available.
Which vegetables are best to purchase as heirloom seeds by the lb.?
Heirloom seeds by the lb. are most practical for crops you plan to grow in substantial quantities, such as beans, corn, peas, squash, beets, and leafy greens. Select varieties suited to your climate, soil, and intended use rather than buying solely for color or novelty. Check the expected days to maturity so the crop can finish successfully during your growing season.
How should you store heirloom seeds purchased by the lb.?
Keep heirloom seeds by the lb. in an airtight container away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Label each container with the variety, purchase date, and any germination information supplied by the seller. A cool, dry storage area is suitable, while refrigeration can work if the seeds are sealed carefully and allowed to return to room temperature before opening.
How many plants can you grow from heirloom seeds by the lb.?
The number of plants depends on the crop, seed size, planting rate, germination percentage, and spacing. A pound may contain thousands of small seeds but far fewer large seeds such as beans, corn, or squash. Use the supplier's seeds-per-pound estimate and germination rate to calculate a realistic planting quantity, then sow extra seeds to allow for thinning and failed emergence.