Burgundy Okra

50 days. [1988, AAS winner] Stems, leaf veins, and pods are deep red-maroon. 4-6 ft. plants. 5⁄8 in. wide spineless pods up to 10 in. long, tenderest at 7 in. or less. Other red okras bear longer and handle disease better but Burgundy is earlier and fine tasting.

Clemson Spineless Okra

56 days. [1939, Clemson/SC. AAS winner.] 4-7 ft. plants with few side-branches. Ribbed pods (1¼ x 8 in.), harvest when pods are 3 in. or smaller. Spineless characteristic makes this popular variety easy to pick.

Evertender Okra

50 days. Spineless variety from India averages 5½ ft. tall. Pods up to 8 in. long, pods remain tender for a long period. The Kerr Center named it the easiest variety to harvest (thanks to unbranched plants) in their trial of 30 heirloom varieties.

Hill Country Heirloom Red Okra

(Abelmoschus esculentus) - This Texas Heirloom has a growing period of 64 days, while showcasing very colorful red and green 6 ft. tall plants.

This Hill Country Heirloom Red Okra is a striking visual appeal and delightful flavor. The robust, 6-inch long pods boast a lush green color with captivating reddish tips and ribs, adding a touch of elegance to your garden. Moreover, this variety exhibits excellent drought tolerance and thrives when harvested at a young age, making it an ideal choice for delectable pickled okra.

Tall Utah Celery

110 days from transplant. [1953] 30 in. plants are medium dark green, with 12 in. crisp, tender and tasty stalks. Pkt (0.5 g, about 1230 seeds)

Arugula

(Eruca sativa) 40 days. Distinctive, sharp, peppery leaves are best harvested when 2-3 in. long. A nice accent for mixed salads. Greens past their prime may be lightly steamed with other greens such as mustard or turnip greens, or used in creamed soups.

American Flag (Broad London) Leek

130 days. The standard variety for home gardens. Stems average 1½ x 8-10 in., well-blanched from the base upward. Good variety for overwintering, hardy to at least 10°F.

Callaloo Amaranth Greens

(Amaranthus viridis) [Jamaican variety, via Melissa DeSa in FL.] Tasty, quick growing, self sowing hot weather greens popular throughout the African diaspora, as well as in Asian cuisines. The abundant leaves are usually eaten cooked, and are sometimes referred to as Chinese spinach. The upright branched plants can reach 6-8 ft. tall in favorable conditions. Cucumber beetles chew some holes in the leaves, but seldom slow down growth. Culture: after last frost, sow or transplant 3-week-old seedlings. For continuous harvest, plant every 2-4 weeks. Space plants up to 18 in. apart. Harvest before plants flower. Self-sows. Callaloo is tolerant of poor soil, root knot nematodes, and bacterial wilt – good greens for almost any garden!

White-stemmed Pak Choi (Bok Choy)

(B. rapa chinensis) 45 days. Tender, light green, spoon-shaped leaves with thick, white ribs. 14-18 in. tall. Crisp and mild, great for Asian cooking. Stems make a good celery substitute. Cold-resistant, extended harvests.

Carolina Broadleaf Mustard

(B. juncea) 42 days. [2015, Mark Farnham & Pat Wechter, ARS/USDA. Introduced 2017 by SESE.] Old favorite “Florida Broadleaf” mustard is now having big problems with a new bacterial blight, so Carolina breeders have come to the rescue and added needed resistance! 16-24 in. tall plants, green leaves, pick ‘em small for salads, or larger for cooking.

Red Giant Mustard

(B. juncea) 43 days. A beautiful mustard from Japan, Red Giant has well-savoyed leaves, predominately reddish-purple with an undercoat of deep green. Good cold tolerance and strong mustard flavor. More insect-resistant than other varieties.

Abundant Bloomsdale Spinach

47 days. OSSI variety Sweet, tender, bolt resistant, and bred for organic farmers. Savoyed, dark green leaves are held on upright stems. Bred by the Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) in partnership with organic farmers. Named after the Abundant Life Farm where this breeding project started in 2002.

Long Standing Bloomsdale Spinach

42 days. [Pre-1915] A fully-savoyed or crinkled variety with dark green leaves. Most heat-tolerant variety we offer, very dependable, and the most full-flavored variety for salad use. Has withstood winter lows to 0°F.

Red Malabar Summer Spinach

(Basella alba var. rubra) 70 days. These Asian greens are a great summer substitute for spinach. The fleshy leaves and stems are high in vitamins A and C. Excellent for salads, stir fries, and thickening summer soups. Germination is slow (10+ days at 80°F) so plant extra, or start indoors 3-6 weeks before transplanting. Grows best with trellising: a good technique is to plant next to pea trellises and let them take over as the peas finish. Thin to 12-18 in. apart. Will re-grow even if severely cut back. Self-sows readily.

Winter Bloomsdale Spinach

47 days. Adapted for late summer and early fall plantings and overwintering. The slow-bolting plants are resistant to blue mold, blight, and mosaic. Dark green, well-savoyed leaves.

Anuenue Batavian Crisphead Lettuce

50 days. [1987, U. of Hawaii. Anuenue is Hawaiian for “rainbow” (pronounced “ah-nu-ee-nu-ee”).] Seed is able to germinate at higher soil temperatures (above 80°F). Resembles a crisphead lettuce with bright glossy green leaves. Heat-tolerant and bolt-resistant. Recommended for all lettuce growing seasons.

Crawford Bibb Lettuce (Butterhead)

57 days. [TX heirloom, brought from OK by Marshall Crawford’s family.] A Texas favorite, famous for fast growth, great flavor, and heat resistance. Green bibb, slightly savoyed, with some red/brown on the leaf edges. In Texas it’s planted in the fall and winter. Here in Virginia, it holds up well in summer heat and also, winter cold. A favorite of SESE founder Jeff McCormack.

Drunken Woman Looseleaf Lettuce

55 days. Gorgeous bright green leaves with ruffled - almost fringed - edges in deep bronze. Crisp texture, very beautiful with sweet taste. Slow to bolt.

Jericho Romaine Lettuce

60 days. [Israeli introduction] Bred for desert heat, Jericho thrives in our hot summers. The tall (24 in.), heavy, light-green heads retain their sweetness even when other lettuces have gone bitter. Good tipburn resistance, A favorite among market growers.

Salad Bowl Looseleaf Lettuce

40 days. [1952. AAS winner.] Large looseleaf lettuce with long frilly leaves arranged in a rosette. Tolerant to heat and tip-burn. One head makes a salad.

Sierra Batavian Crisphead Lettuce

54 days. Open-headed batavian crisphead with excellent resistance to bottom rot and tip-burn. Leaves are glossy green with reddish veins. Grows in open fashion at first, forming a compact head at maturity. Very tasty, crisp, and juicy. Holds well under high heat.

Tennis Ball Batavian Crisphead Lettuce

55 days. [Pre-1804. Grown by Jefferson at Monticello.] Medium-sized Boston-type heads with light green leaves, yellow-green at the base. Black-seeded. Best grown as a spring lettuce.

Wild Garden Lettuce Mix

OSSI variety More than 60 different varieties of lettuce from Wild Garden Seeds - a huge variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and textures, all together in one packet! Instant diversity for salad mixes or for gardeners wanting to try it all.

Lacinato Dinosaur Kale

OSSI variety (Brassica oleracea) 60 days. Dark green heirloom kale from Tuscany that dates back to the 1700s. Sometimes called “dinosaur kale,” Italians call it “cavolo lacinato,” or curly kale. It is sweet and delicious and so hardy it can be harvested under a foot of snow.

Lactinato Rainbow Mix Kale

OSSI variety [Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed] Lacinato’s treasured taste, plus many shades of red and purple in the stems and leaves. As with other red-tinted greens, color is most vivid in cool weather. Created by crossing classic Lacinato with Redbor hybrid kale; this variety is now also extra-cold-hardy because the 2014 seed crop went through a -6°F freeze, and seed was saved from the plants that survived! Small (1.5 g) packet has about 450 seeds.

Vates Kale

(Brassica oleracea) 55 days. [Selected from ‘Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch’ by the VA/AES.] Planted spring or fall. Overwinters well in the Mid-Atlantic. Resistant to yellowing due to frost or heat. Very flavorful, best when steamed, and good in salads.

Red Russian Kale

(Brassica napus) 40 days. Beautiful plants grow 2 ft. tall. Mild, tender leaves have purple-pink veins lightly tinged with purple on the margins. In cold weather the leaves turn reddish purple and are very attractive. Less cold-hardy (15°F) than most kales.

Champion Collards

75 days. [VA/AES] A Vates type collard with increased bolt-resistance, darker blue-green foliage, and enhanced winter hardiness. Non-heading and productive.

Georgia Green Collards (Creole)

[Pre-1880] Especially valuable variety for the sandy soil of the Atlantic coast and in places where it is difficult to grow cabbage successfully. It is resistant to heat and frost, and grows well on poor soil. The open, loose heads are best harvested after frost when they are sweet and tender. 36 in. tall plants.

Prismatic Rainbow Chard

Maturing in just 60 days, this vibrant variety, [Originally from Australia, more recent selection by Siskiyou Seeds], offers a beautiful rainbow display. The stalks showcase a stunning spectrum of colors, including vivid shades of orange, pink, white, yellow, and red, accentuated by subtle striping. Not only does it captivate with its visual appeal, but it is also chosen for its resistance to leaf miners and characterized by upright leaves. Enjoy a real rainbow of flavors and resilience with this unique selection.

Ruby Red Swiss Chard (Rhubarb Chard)

55 days. A beautiful addition to any garden, worth growing for the color alone. Foliage is dark green on ruby- red stalks. More frost tolerant than other chards, plants are especially striking in cold weather.

De Cicco Broccoli

In a span of 49 to 78 days, grow this broccoli variety dating back to around 1890. Revel in the bounty of a central head, ranging from 3 to 6 inches in diameter, accompanied by side sprouts that extend the harvest period. Embrace versatility by utilizing the young leaves akin to collard greens once the head reaches a quarter of its development. The plants, with their medium height and light green hue, offer a picturesque addition to your garden. Plant with flexibility in early spring, late summer, or early fall.

Snowball Y Cauliflower

80 days. [1947] Large, smooth, white heads are uniform, solid, and smooth. Widely adapted, well suited for fall crops.

Golden Acre Cabbage

Ready to harvest in 62 days, experience the swift maturation of this variety, boasting small, 5-7 inch heads. The compact size allows for closer spacing, and the 3-4 pound green heads, while not optimal for extended storage, make up for it with their rapid development. Resilient against cabbage yellows, this variety combines speed and resistance in a compact package.

Red Acre Cabbage

Ready to harvest in 76 days, witness the beauty of round, 5-7 inch reddish-purple heads, each weighing approximately 3 lbs. This variety not only adds a festive splash of color to coleslaw but also stands out as an excellent storage option with resistance to cabbage yellows. For optimal results, consider planting during early spring or in the Fall to avoid potential sunburn in hot weather.