(Allium porum) 100 days. Heirloom Leek, Switzerland 1880s. This rare Swiss leek is a flavourful behemoth! Carentan Leeks average diameters of 2 inches! White stems are are around 8 inches...

100 days. Heirloom Leek Variety. Giant Musselburgh leeks are a wonderful, older variety. This large, reliable, mild flavoured leek is a great staple for Autumn and Winter. This leek is...

80 days. This beauty produces tiny, 1 inch, upright peppers, that are nice to look at and superb for pickling! The plants themselves are compact at 12-15 inches tall and...

65 days - Heirloom Kale Seeds –1700's. Dinosaur Heirloom Kale, which also goes by the name Black Tuscan Heirloom Kale and Lacinato Heirloom Kale, is a stunning plant with a wonderful prehistoric...

50 days to maturity. Heirloom Kale Seeds – 1800s. Red Russian Heirloom Kale was brought to Canada in the 1800’s by Russian traders and is one of the most beautiful heirloom...

(Raphanus sativus) 29 days. Heirloom Radish Seeds - 1800s.  A big winner, German Giant Heirloom Radishes come from Germany and can be harvested into winter at any size. They do not get...

(Ipomoea tricolor) Annual. 60 days to maturity.  Heavenly Blue Morning Glory shows off its bright blue and white trumpet shaped flowers early in the morning before closing in the afternoon....

100 days to maturity. Heirloom Brussels Sprout Seeds – 1880s.Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts are semi dwarf plants reaching two feet tall. Provides excellent crops of flavourful sprouts. An excellent variety...

55 days. White Russian Kale is a Siberian type of Kale that is very cold tolerant. Its leaves are only slightly frilled. Tolerates both heat and cold extremely well. Excellent...

(Brassica rapa) 42 days to maturity. Heirloom Rapini Seeds.Heirloom Spring Rapini Seeds are actually from the turnip family. They are a mix between broccoli and spinach, boasting a sweet nutty flavour. They are a traditional...

75 days. (Citrullus lanatus) Petite Yellow is a small yellow icebox type watermelon for northern climates. Sweet and refreshing. Fruit reach 5-6 pounds. 

(Ocimum gratissimum) Annual. 90-100 days to maturity. Vana Tulsi, also known as Clove Basil, Wild Holy Basil and Tree Basil, is one of the four main varieties of Holy basil....

130 days. The Gigante Kohlrabi often reach ten inches wide and over ten pounds in weight, all while not getting woody and remaining tender throughout. The leaves turn sweet after...

(Phaseolus vulgaris) 50 days Velours are a super slim, gourmet purple beans! Slender, 5 inches pods are deliciously crisp & juicy when enjoyed raw. When cooked, they turn green & are...

60 days to maturity. Adding the same great flavour to soups and stews, cutting celery is easier to grow than stalk celery and comes back quickly and vigorously. The stalks...

(Brassica rapa) 20 days baby, 43 full-sized. Yukina Tatsoi is a wonderful, slow-bolting variety that will feed you into the early Summer. It has a mild flavour and gorgeous savoyed...

(Monarda citriodora) Perennial. 120 days to maturity.  Welcome pollinators, one and all! Bees, butterflies, moths and hummingbirds will gather en masse around Lemon Mint’s clusters of fragrant lavender flowers. Also...

(Sanguisorba minor) Perennial. Zones 4-8. Salad Burnet is great if you're into edible landscaping; unique toothed leaves and red flowers paired with a deliciously cool and refreshing flavour. Salad Burnet is...

(Cynoglossum amabile) Annual. 80 days to maturity.  Not a true member of the forget-me-not family, but definitely just as charming! Adorable little periwinkle blossoms top multiple, two-foot stems.  ------------------------------------ Growth...

(Ocimum basilicum) 75 days. This unique and flavourful basil is comes from the heartland of Italian cookery. Tuscany is know the world over as a place of exquisite, yet simple...

(Acer japonicum) Perennial. Zones 5 - 7. Native to E. Asia. This beautiful Japanese weeping maple can grow 10-20 feet tall and up to 25 feet wide. Its leaves are...

(Syringa villosa) Perennial. Zones 3 - 7. Oleaceae (Olive) Family. Native range—Eastern Asia. Flowers are less fragrant than other lilac varieties,  but its white to pink/purple blooms are still quite...

(Magnolia denudata) Perennial. Zones 5 - 8. Native range—Central to Eastern China. Preferred habitat: Full sun, can tolerate partial shade. Important to shelter Magnolias from cold, strong winds. Beautifully fragrant...

53 days.  From the 1800’s this Italian heirloom zucchini, also known as Cocozella di Napoli, features fine green stripes, a slightly ribbed form and a fine flavour. Our favourite way to enjoy this zucchini...

(Brassica juncea) 20 days baby leaves, 45 days mature. This fantastically frilly mustard is so pretty & adds a sweet/spicy kick to green medleys.   

(Lactuca sativa) 65 Days. If you are into four season gardening, congrats; You've found your new favourite lettuce! Winter Density (odd name, we know...) is #1 for cold hardiness. No, it...

 21 days (baby leaves), 40 days (mature leaves). Kyona Mizuna is a Japanese mustard green, producing many finely cut, fringed leaves. It has a mild  to spicy flavour and unique look. It...

(Solanum melongena) 70 days to maturity. Mmmmm… Moussaka… The Diamond Eggplant is definitely a good one! Each plant produces several pounds of slender fruit. Their flesh is firm & not...

75 days. Reputed to be one of the best peppers for northern regions, we’ve found King of the North does best in a hot sheltered location or in a greenhouse...

(Brassica rapa) 45-50 days to maturity. Prize Choy is definitely a winner! This upright choy is delicious and bolt resistant, so you can enjoy it well into the season.

80-100 days for dried  Orca Beans, also known as Calypso Beans, are simply the most charming beans you’ll grow! One of our all time favourite dried varieties, for both bean...

(Magnolia virginiana) Perennial. Zones 5 - 9  Sweetbay Magnolia, also known as Swamp Magnolia, is an elegant ornamental tree, compact enough for small gardens and patios.  Sweetbay Magnolia has dark green,...

21 days baby leaves, 40 days mature. Osaka Purple is a mild mustard green to add to your salads and cooking. A fast growing plant with very good looking purple-green...

65 to 70 days to maturity. Heirloom Carrot Seeds.Parisian or Paris Market Carrots are easy to grow in all soils. These heirloom carrots are small and round, about an inch...

(Daucus carota sativa) 75 days to maturity. Lunar White Carrot is a beautiful moon-white colour that practically glows, a real stand-out variety in a salad or on the market stand. It...

(Cucurbita moschata) 60 days for summer squash, 90 days for winter squash Tromboncino Squash are fun, for those both young and old at heart! As a summer squash, their skin is...

(Anthriscus cerefolium) Annual. 60 days. Vertissimo Chervil is a member of the French ‘fine herbs’ family. Its delicate leaves are best used fresh or lightly cooked, with a mild anise...

(Calendula officinalis) Annual. 50-55 days to maturity. Triangle Flashback is an unusual Calendula that, in many ways, resembles a strawflower. Peachy petals are still soft though and attract plenty of...

(Consolida ajacis) Annual. 80-90 days to maturity. Shades of Blue Larkspur densely set blooms and offer a full range of blues - from the lightest, softest sky blue to ultra-rich...

(Cichorium intybus) Biennial. Hardy in zones 3-10.Wild Chicory has been used for its array of medicinal properties for over 5000 years! It has lovely daisy-like flowers that are bright blue and...

(Cichorium endiva) 80 days to maturity. Heirloom Endive Seeds - 1860s. Broadleaf Batavian Endive grows as a large leafed, head forming leafy green, with a mild yet slightly bitter flavour....

(Lactuca sativa) 35 days (leaves), 55 days (full size head) Outredgeous Lettuce has one of the reddest leaves you'll ever see! Their slightly frilly leaves, bright vibrant colour and sweet...

(Zinnia haageana) Annual. 75-85 days. These beautiful dwarfed zinnias range in colour from sunshine yellow to deep burgundy, with most flowers being bi-coloured. This is a wonderful, long-blooming plant; blooming...

(Cucurbita maxima) 100 days. Heirloom squash, 1950s. Baby Blue Hubbard is a great storage squash for folks with limited space. Fruits weigh in at around 6lbs, half the size of...

60 days - Spacemaster 80 Cucumber plants are small in size and produce heavily. Their fruit reach eight inches long, are sweet and not bitter. The plants are resistant to...

(Asparagus officinalis) Zones 3-9. Long living perennial; 15 - 20 years.  Mary Washington Heirloom Asparagus produces dark green shoots with a purple tinge near the top. Asparagus is harvested in late spring....

(Chenopodium quinoa) Annual. 100 days. Growing your own protein is a very exciting thing and Oro de Valle Quinoa provides that satisfaction! Grains typically like growing in cool and dry summer conditions,...

(Phaseolus vulgaris) Annual. 70 days to maturity.  Jade Bush Bean is a standout Heirloom bean variety! The pods are long and round, and a lovely deep jade colour. These beans...