We are having seedling sales at our farm on Saturdays May 23, May 30, and June 6. The sales will be from 9 am to 1 pm. Directions to our farm are here

Our seedlings are prepared using only certified organic potting soils from the Vermont Compost Company. They are grown in our local greenhouse, which is heated by regional biomass fuels, instead of heating oil or propane.

What follows is a list of the seedlings we have plus some growing suggestionsl. Unless otherwise noted, our plants will thrive in full sunlight, with fertile soils, and regular watering. We also have many recipes for the vegetables we sell here

Some definitions: Frost hardy means a plant can be left outside, uncovered, down to 28 degrees. Frost tolerant means a plant can be left outside, uncovered down to 30 degrees. Frost sensitive means a plant should never be exposed to temperatures below 32 degrees. The number of days in each description is the time typical time between transplanting and harvest.

Vegetables

Bok Choy - Joi Choi. 50 days. A frost hardy Asian vegetable that can be transplanted 2-4 weeks before the last frost. Space about 18 inches apart.

Broccoli – Arcadia. 65 days. Widely adapted broccoli with beautiful medium head. While the plant if frost hardy, the heads will be misformed if subject to frost. Plant 18-24 inches apart.

Brussel Sprouts – Oliver. 95 days. Frost hardy. Beautiful green sprouts on a 3 foot high stalk. Plant 18-24 inches apart.

Cucumber – Marketmore. 48 days. Frost sensitive. Traditional northeastern variety good for short seasons.

Kale – Toscano. 65 days. Otherwise known as “dinosaur” kale. Frost hardy cooking green with long oval leaves. Plant 12 inches apart to harvest as a small plant in the spring, or 24 inches apart for a continuous harvest all season. Can be planted 2-4 weeks before last frost.

Kale - Winterbor. 50 days. Classic green kale with frilly leaves. Frost hardy. Plant 12 inches apart to harvest as a small plant in the spring, or 24 inches apart for a continuous harvest all season. Can be planted 2-4 weeks before last frost.

Cabbage – Tendersweet. 71 days. Mid season green cabbage with slightly oblong head. Frost tolerant. Plant 18-24 inches apart. Can be planted 2-4 weeks before last frost.

Cabbage - Red Exprees. 63 days. Mid season red cabbage. Frost tolerant. Plant 18-24 inches apart. Can be planted 2-4 weeks before last frost.

Napa Cabbage – Minuet. 48 days. Light green, frilly, sweet Asian cabbage. Frost hardy. Space about 18 inches apart. Can be planted 2-4 weeks before last frost.

Collards – Flash. 55 days. Flat broad leaf cooking green. Frost hardy. Plant 12 inches apart to harvest as a small plant in the spring, or 24 inches apart for a continuous harvest all season. Can be planted 2-4 weeks before last frost.

Leeks – King Richard. 90 days. Tall stalks with lots of meat. Plant 6 inches apart. Frost tolerant.

Onions – Cortland. 105 days. White bulbing storage onion. Frost tolerant. Separate plants and plant 4 inches apart 2-4 weeks before last frost. Be sure to water new transplants immediately to aid in establishing plant. Harvest when tops fall over, and dry to cure. Will store a long time in a cool (50 degrees) dry place.

Onions – Redwing. 115 days. Red “sandwich” onion. Frost tolerant. Separate plants and plant 4 inches apart 2-4 weeks before last frost. Be sure to water new transplants immediately to aid in establishing plant. Harvest when tops fall over. Eat fresh, or dry to cure. Will store 2-4 weeks when cured.

Onions - Ailsa Craig. 110 days. Big English sweet onion. Frost tolerant. Separate plants and plant 6 inches apart 2-4 weeks before last frost. Be sure to water new transplants immediately to aid in establishing plant. Harvest when tops fall over or when bulb is desired size. Eat fresh. Will not store for long.

Peppers Too many varieties to list. 60-90 days. Frost sensitive. Space about 18-24 inches apart.

Swiss Chard – Fordhook. 38 days. Green leaves with white stalks. Plant 8-12 inches apart. Frost tolerant.

Swiss Chard – Ruby Red. 38 days. Green leaves with red stalks and veins. Plant 8-12 inches apart. Frost tolerant.

Tomatoes Too many varieties to list. 60-90 days. Frost sensitive. Usually requires a lot of space if allowed to run, usually at least 36 inches between plants. Staking and pruning help most varieties, except the cherry tomatoes, which should be allowed to run.

Winter Squash – Buttercup. 95 days. Green skin with orange sweet dry flesh. Space 18 inches between plant. Frost sensitive.

Winter Squash – Butternut. 105 days. Tan skin with orange flesh. Space 18 inches between plants. Frost sensitive.

Winter Squash – Delicata. 100 days. Oblong with white skin and green stripes. Space 18 inches between lants. Frost sensitive.

Zucchini – Cashflow. 48 days. Dark green. Frost sensitive.

Zucchini – Sebring. 50 days. Bright Yellow. Frost sensitive.

Herbs

Basil – Genovese. Medium size leaf. Very frost sensitive. Leaves may discolor if nighttime temps are under 50 degrees. Plant at least 12 inches apart.

Basil —Italian Large Leaf. Large 3-4 inch leaves. Very frost sensitive. Leaves may discolor if nighttime temps are under 50 degrees. Plant at least 12 inches apart.

Basil – Pistou. Small bush plant with tiny leaves. Repot into 8 inch pot Very frost sensitive. Leaves may discolor if nighttime temps are under 50 degrees.

Basil – Cinnamon. Slight cinnamon flavor. Very frost sensitive. Leaves may discolor if nighttime temps are under 50 degrees. Plant at least 12 inches apart.

Cilantro – Santo. Frost sensitive. Plant about 10-12 inches apart.

Chamomile – German. Frost sensitive. Plant 10-12 inches apart. Harvest and dry flowers.

Dill – Bouquet. Frost sensitive. Plant 6 inches apart.

Oregano —Greek. Frost tolerant. Plant 12-18 inches apart. Will develop into a small bush and may over winter if protected from the cold.

Parsley - Forest Green. Frilly leaf cutting parsley. Frost tolerant. Plant out 2 weeks before last frost at least 12 inches apart. Do not separate plants, simply plant whole cluster in the ground.

Parsley – Italian. Flat leaf cutting parsley. Frost tolerant. Plant out 2 weeks before last frost at least 12 inches apart. Do not separate plants, simply plant whole cluster in the ground.

Rosemary – Primed. Plant 12-18 inches apart. Will develop into a small bush and may over winter if protected from the cold.

Sage – Common. Plant 12-18 inches apart. Will develop into a small bush and may over winter if protected from the cold.

Thyme – German Winter. Plant 12-18 inches apart. Will develop into a small bush and may over winter if protected from the cold.

Flowers

Aster – Matsumoto. Frost sensitive. Plant out 6-12 inches apart.

Black Eyed Susan – Goldilocks. High percentage of double 4 inch blooms. Frost sensitive. Space 12-18 inches.

Black Eyed Susan – Indian Summer. Big blooms in the 4-7 inch range. Frost sensitive. Space 12-18 inches.

Calendula – Deep Orange. Bright orange petals. Frost sensitive. Plant out 6-12 inches apart.

Calendula – Flashback Mix. Bicolor petals including a mix of colors. Frost sensitive. Plant out 6-12 inches apart.

Cosmos – Sensation Mix. Lavender, pink, magenta, and white blooms. Frost sensitive. Space 9-12 inches.

Delphinium – Belladonna Mix. Frost sensitive. Space out at 12-18 inches and provide support.

Echinacea – Purple. Tall purple coneflower. Frost sensitive. Plant out at 8-12 inches.

Forget Me Not – Bobo Blue. Frost sensitive. Plant out after chance of frost has passed. Space at 6-8 inches.

Impatiens – Accent Mystic Mix. Petals range from light pink to deep magenta. Frost sensitive. Space at 8-12 inches apart.

Lupine – Perennial. Purple and blue spires. Frost tolerant. Space at 18-24 inches.

Marigolds – Tangerine Gem. Small orange flowers. Frost sensitive. Space 12 inches apart.

Marigolds – Durango Outback Mix. Large flowers in a variety of orange shades. Frost sensitive. Space 12 inches apart.

Morning Glory – President Tyler. Purple heirloom. Frost sensitive. Space 12 inches apart and provide a trellis or stake to climb.

Morning Glory – Heavenly Blue. Sky blue with creamy throats. Frost sensitive. Space 12 inches apart and provide a trellis or stake to climb.

Nasturtium – Empress of India. Victorian heirloom with scarlet flowers. Frost tolerant. Suitable for container or edge plant.

Snap Dragons – Rocket Mix. Mix of up to ten colors. Frost sensitive. Space out at 9-12 inches.

Sweet Pea – Royal Mix. Red, purple, mauve, pink, blue, and white blooms. Frost tolerant. Space 6-12 inches and trellis.