Old Homestead Garden Seeds: Gardening the way it should be.
40 Rare Heirloom Varieties for your Heritage Garden.
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You can now have 40 Wonderful Old-fashion Varieties,
the same that your ancestors grew. Take a look... BLACK AND WHITE CALYPSO BEAN- This rare heirloom bean has survived many hardships. It is half-white and half-black with distinctive sharp boundaries that curve around the bean. Blends well with fresh corn. Also called "Ying Yang". One of the all time best for baking and soups. Strong 15" plants, round black and white seeds with contrasting eye. Averages 4-5 seeds per pod. Bush bean 70-90 days. BLACK VALENTINE-,
If you want the best black bean BUTTERSCOTCH BEAN- are white with a big light brown spot around the eye. They date back to 1860's in New England, used for "Boston Baked Beans". Preferred for "Hoppin' John" in the South. Bush Bean MAYFLOWER BEAN- Brought over on the Mayflower in 1620, followed by a long history of being circulated in the Carolina's. Cut short-type, which are prized for great flavor, despite strings. Short pods are packed with small square seeds. Very productive, and good as a dry bean. This heirloom bean has a round shape with striking red color. Ideal for relish, salads and salsa. Pole bean. 100 days. PAINTED PONY BEAN- A great dual-purpose bean. This small bean comes from America. It is an unusual bean, brown over white with a distinctive white eye. Great taste, long thin pods are string less and good for snap beans. One of the best for soups retains markings. Very productive. Bush bean. 60 days for snaps, 80 days for dry beans. RED AND WHITE CALYPSO BEAN- This rare heirloom bean has survived many hardships. It is half-white and half-red with distinctive sharp boundaries that curve around the bean. Blends well with fresh corn. Bush bean
ALL AMERICAN PARSNIP- Earlier and taller topped than Hollow Crown. Broad shouldered, white, tender, fleshy root averages 10”-12” long and 3” thick. Cover with straw and harvest throughout the winter for sweetest, nuttiest flavor. 105 days. YOLO WONDER PEPPER- Firm, thick walls on blocky mostly four, lobed fruits. Fruits start out dark-green and mature to bright-red. 70-75 days.
CUBANELLE SWEET FRYER PEPPER- An early and productive thin-walled fryer. Peppers are yellow-green turning to red-orange and measure 5” x 2”. Sweet and smooth. 70 days.
PURPLE PLUM RADISH- Heirloom- (French Heirloom) This variety features a bright purple skin, and firm white flesh. Crisp and sweet all season, the purple plum is never pithy, hot but hardy and adaptable. 25-30 days. BLOOMSDALE SAVORY SPINACH- The large, 6”-8” long, dark-green, glossy leaves are not only delicious but high in vitamins. Produces a cool weather crop that resists bolting. 44 days.
GIANT BLACK DIAMOND WATERMELON- One of the best watermelons on the market today. Smooth, thick, tough hard rind helps keep fruit from bruising. Has large leaves to help prevent plant from sun burning. Very dark green with bluish cast, nearly 15” diameter or larger, 30-50lbs. Firm, sweet, bright-red flesh. Southern favorite for home and market. MARY WASHINGTON ASPARAGUS- Popular standard variety that produces large spears. Strong grower good for cooking and canning. Delicious, shoots are tender, thick, heavy and straight. Rich dark green color with purple tinge. 2 years to market.
DETROIT DARK RED BEET- Classic favorite, globe-shaped, deep red color. Good for late sowing. 65 days. GOLDEN ACRE CABBAGE- (3 1/2 lbs.) (Yellow Resistant) Good, early round headed variety on short stems. 65 days. JACKSON WONDER BEAN- Buttery tasting bush lima or butterbean with 3“ dark-green pods containing 3 to 5 seeds per pod. Seeds are buff colored with purple and black mottling. Heat and drought tolerant. Popular in Georgia in the 1880’s. 65 days WALTHAM BROCCOLI- This old time New England variety is great for a fall crop. The 6-8” plant develops a large, mature head. 63 days. IMPERATOR CARROT- Sweet and tender carrot does best in loose soils. Measures 1-1 1/2” at the top and tapers 8-9” to a point. Flesh is deep orange color. 75 days. NANTES CARROT- Produces a fine grain nearly coreless 6” long carrot early. Good in heavier soils, stores well. 89 days. GEORGIA COLLARD GREENS- This vigorous, 24-36” tall spreading plant has large, crumpled leaves and is a member of the cabbage family. A southern favorite, frost sweetens the flavor. 77 days. WHITE WONDER CUCUMBER- Popular for slicing and pickling fruit is normally 4-6” long and has a natural white color. 60 days. BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON LETTUCE- Heirloom -Upright compact plants with light-green leaves. 45 days. TENDERGREEN MUSTARD GREENS- The best mustard for greens. Dark- green, shiny leaves with smooth edges. Heavy producer. 45 days. WHITE LISBON ONION- Smooth stalks, mild flavor. Popular bunching type, fantastic a table onion. 110 days. WHITE SWEET SPANISH ONION- Heirloom - Long day type mild, sweet and tasty. White fleshed and has a thin neck. Good winter keeper. Produces fruit averaging 1lb each. 110 days.
DELICIOUS 51 MELON- Grows on a strong vine and is wilt resistant. Fruits are 6” round with sparse net and distinct sutures. 83 days. EDISTO MELON- A Carolina favorite that produces 3 to 5 lb fruit. Resistant to alternaria, powdery mildew and downey mildew. Finely netted does well in hot, humid conditions. 85 days. CLEMSON SPINELESS OKRA- (4’ tall) Bright green, slightly ribbed fruit. Spineless. 55 days. LINCOLN PEAS- Your best choice for freezing and canning. Produces 6 to 9 peas per pod. Stands heat and resists wilt. 67 days. CONNECTICUT FIELD PUMPKIN- This 20-25 lb., globe-shaped pumpkin is used for stock feed, Halloween decorations and canning. Uniform size and shape, measuring 12” x 14”. Thick, coarse, pale orange-yellow flesh and dark-orange skin. 120 days. WALTHAM BUTTERNUT SQUASH- Heirloom -The most popular commercially grown butternut, setting the standard with a sweet, nutty flavor. Tan-skinned fruits are 8” long, blocky and have a small bulbous seed cavity. Excellent baked, steamed or micro-waved, and stores well. 92 days. BLACK BEAUTY ZUCCHINI- Fruit is green with grayish-black tone. Blocky, smoothly bulb with open plant habit. Fruit should be picked when 6 1/2”-7” long. 56 days. COCOZELLE ZUCCHINI- These fruits are thinner than other summer squash; 8” long x 1 1/2” diameter. Bushy plants yield plentiful light and dark-green, striped fruit. 50 days. GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK SQUASH- Heirloom- Low growing, bushy plant produces a butter-yellow 8” long fruit with bulbous seed cavity and thin curving neck. Skin may be bumpy. Turns darker yellow as it gets larger. 42 days. PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE TURNIP- Heirloom.-The large, white roots of this good keeper have purple shoulders and a small taproot. Mild white flesh is best if picked when 3” across. Crisp flavor and sturdy tops. Grows quickly. 55 days.
COPENHAGEN MARKET CABBAGE- (4-5 lbs) Well-rounded, solid heads, 6-7” deep. Early with high quality, crisp and tender heads. Cabbage dates back to 1909 medium size perfect for small and large gardens alike. 72 days. BRADLEY TOMATO- Heirloom- Semi-determinate short stake type. Features pink fruit with green shoulders. Used or canning and freezing with good old fashioned flavor. 80 days.
BEEFSTEAK TOMATO- Extra large, meaty and ribbed deep-scarlet fruit. 12 oz. 90 days. Also know as Red Ponderosa or Crimson Cushion. This tomato’s excellent taste and meaty flesh make it an ideal tomato for eating fresh or cooking. RUTGERS TOMATO- Popular old favorite with smooth firm globe-shaped fruits. Indeterminate plants with good cover. Produces intense red-colored round tomato fruits on strong vines. Sometimes known as a Jersey tomato. 82 days.
SUNRAY TOMATO- Golden-yellow fruits are uniform and virtually blemish-free. Fruits up to one pound, rarely crack. Excellent full flavor tomato. 80-90 days from transplant. -------------------------------------------------- OTHER PRODUCTS WE OFFER:
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