This is the perfect collection for those of you who have little or no gardening experience. We’ve selected a variety of the easiest and most rewarding veggies we carry, including:...

(Amaranthus caudatus) Annual.  Emerald Tassels offers a spectacular show of green flower/seed heads for your kitchen and floral arrangements. The seeds can be ground into flour or popped like popcorn...

(Amaranthus tricolor) Annual. 50 days to maturity.  Heirloom Amaranth. Callaloo Amaranth has been a staple food in Western Africa for thousands of years. Callaloo, like so many food plants, has a...

(Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) Tender Perennial. 85 days. Heirloom Artichoke Seeds – 1883. Green Globe Heirloom Artichokes grow into four foot tall plants with green and purple leaves. The thick flavourful heads...

(Cynara scolymus) Biennial. 85-100 days to maturity. Heirloom Artichoke Seeds - Italy.Purple Romagna Artichokes are a beautiful variety with true royal flair! We love all purple vegetables and these artichokes...

(Eruca sativa) 50 days to maturity. Arugula is a vigorous grower. The leaves are bright green and fresh, with a sweet pungent flavour. It has an excellent taste and is a...

(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....

(Phaseolus vulgaris) 55 days to maturity. Bamako Bush Beans are a lovely, stringless, yellow filet bean. For optimal texture and flavour, filet beans are meant to be picked when they...

(Cicer arietinum) Annual. 100 days to maturity.  Black garbanzo or Black Chickpea is a new-to-us heirloom variety that originated from Kabul, Afghanistan. The 2' high plants produce unusual dark purple beans - their color...

(Phaseolus vulgaris) 58 days. 1960s A dependable & delicious bush bean version of the hugely popular Blue Lake pole bean. Blue Lake bush beans are of excellent quality & bear...

(Phaseolus vulgaris) 60 days. Heirloom bean; 1900, USA. Golden Pencil Pod is a classic, old yellow wax bean. Pods are sweet, crisp & about 6 inches in length. Plants are...

(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...

(Phaseolus vulgaris) 50 days. Heirloom Bush Bean, 1965. Provider holds true to its name! This incredibly early, dependable bush bean will feed your family AND your neighborhood! The beans themselves are...

(Phaseolus vulgaris) 55 days.  A wonderful, highly productive bean for small spaces! Roma II is a bush variety of the age old, and world renowned Romano Pole Bean. Roma II brings...

(Phaseolus vulgaris) 55 days to maturity.Tavera Bush Beans are a lovely, stringless, green filet bean. For optimal texture and flavour, filet beans are meant to be picked when they are...

(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...

(Phaseolus vulgaris) 65 days - Heirloom Pole Bean Seeds - 1923.  Consistently rated as one of the best heirloom beans for taste and yield, the heirloom Blue Lake Pole Bean is...

(Phaseolus vulgaris) 90 days to maturity (dried).Cannellini Beans are simply a classic, a staple dried bean in your pantry. They have a smooth, creamy texture and are also known as...

(Phaseolus vulgaris) 60 days. The Rattlesnake Heirloom Pole Bean is a really neat bean! This green & purple striped pole bean is so tasty & refreshing when eaten raw & the colours really...

(Vigna unguiculata) 85 days - Heirloom Bean Seeds, China. This impressive pole bean produces masses of two foot long, deep red beans! These beans are super tasty & unlike many of...

(Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) 120 days to maturity.Winged Beans are an interesting variety, often found in Southeast Asian cuisine. They love the heat and will thrive in hot and humid conditions. As...

(Beta vulgaris) 60 days to maturity. Heirloom Beet Seeds – 1840s.Bulls Blood heirloom beets have deep red and tender leaves, with a sweet side excellent for fresh eating in salads. Their leaves...

(Beta vulgaris) 65 days. Heirloom Beet Seeds from Chioggia, Italy - 1840.These wonderful & sweet heirloom beets are fun to grow! They are widely sought after by organic gardeners for their...

(Beta vulgaris) 60 days. Heirloom Beet Seeds – 1880s.Cylindra Heirloom Beets offer long cylindrical red roots perfect for easy peeling and canning. Very productive, sweet and tender these beets are ideal for...

(Beta vulgaris) 60 days. Heirloom Beet Seeds - 1892.  These sweet, tender and delicious heirloom beets are a favourite in the home organic garden. Originally introduced in 1892, Detroit Dark Red heirloom beets remain one...

(Beta vulgaris) 52 days. Heirloom Beet Seeds – 1811. A wildly popular heirloom beet, adaptable to all seasons. Early Wonder heirloom beets form deep globe roots, 3-4 inches in diameter. They are...

(Beta vulgaris) 55 days. Heirloom Beet Seeds. Golden Detroit Heirloom Beets have a beautiful yellow interior with a golden orange skin. These beets are sweet and their tops are excellent for greens. The roots...

(Beta vulgaris 'Mangelwurzel') 90-100 days. Heirloom Beet Seeds - 1800s. These are beet monsters! In the right conditions, Mammoth Red Mangel Beets can grow to 20lbs each! They were commonly grown for livestock...

(Momordica charantia) 60-70 days to maturity. Heirloom - Japan. Futo Spindle Bitter Melon Gourds are loaded with vitamins and minerals and are sought after for their health benefits. Growing up...

(Momordica charantia) Annual. 70 days to maturity. Bitter Melon is a tropical vine with origins in Africa and Asia. This is an excellent, open pollinated, Asian Bitter Melon that produces fruit up to...

(Momordica charantia) 60-70 days to maturityJapanese Long Bitter Melon Gourd is best harvested when still green, young and tender. These plants can get very long, up to 12 feet, so...

(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.

(Brassica oleracea var. italica). 48 days to matuity. Heirloom Broccoli Seeds - Italy.A wonderful old Italian variety, De Cicco Heirloom Broccoli produces multiple harvests. First, with one main broccoli head in the center...

70 days. Heirloom Broccoli Seeds. Green Sprouting Calabrese Heirloom Broccoli is the original type of broccoli developed in Italy, centuries ago. It has dark green, four inch heads with great...

(Brassica oleracea var alboglabra) 60-70 days to maturity.Kailaan Chinese Broccoli tolerates heat much better than other broccoli and kale varieties, expanding its harvest window. It can be planted from early...

(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...

(Brassica oleracea) 75 days to maturity. ItalyRomanesco Broccoli, also called Romanesco  Cauliflower is an absolute stunner, both in the garden and in the kitchen. Their spiraling florets are a mesmerizing soft...

(Brassica oleraceae var. italica) 85 days to maturity. Waltham 29 Broccoli produces a lovely green-blue main broccoli stock on a fairly compact plant. The main head can be harvested to promote...

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...

(Brassica rapa var Pekinensis ‘Aichi’) 70 days to maturity.Aichi Chinese Cabbage is a heirloom variety from Japan. It produces a large ‘barrel-shape head’ that is compact and prefers growing in...

70-100 days - Heirloom Cabbage Seeds - 1909.  Copenhagen Market heirloom cabbage sports solid round heads and are one of the largest round headed varieties. These heirloom cabbages weigh three to four...

95 days. Des Vertus Savoy is a favourite among Savoy-connoisseurs. Large, crinkly beautiful 5lbs heads are juicy, semi-sweet and have a mild cabbage flavour. A French variety from the early...

50 days to maturity. Heirloom Cabbage Seeds - 1840. This unique variety of heirloom cabbage has tall, pointed heads with excellent flavour. Early Jersey Wakefield Heirloom Cabbage is a very early maturing...

(Brassica oleracea var. capitata) 95 days to maturity. This traditional Fall cabbage from the Netherlands is the ‘ Glory of Enkhulzen ‘. Originally bred in 1899, this heirloom cabbage is an...

65 days - Heirloom Cabbage Seeds – 1928. Golden Acre Heirloom Cabbages are early, disease resistant and perfect for small organic gardens. The green leaves are sweet and refreshing. These heirloom cabbages have...

(Brassica rapa var pekinensis) 70-80 days to maturity.Kogane Cabbage is a heirloom variety from Japan. With a distinct yellow core, this cabbage is rightfully named Kogane - the Japanese word...

(Brassica oleracea) 100 days to maturity. Late Flat Dutch Cabbage is an all-around classic, firm, good tasting cabbage. This variety was brought to the United States from Germany in the...